Infatuation (Club Destiny 4)

As it turned out, walking away from him was the hardest thing she’d done all day.

Chapter Four

“I’m not saying it’s a bad idea, but you know I’m going to have to talk to Luke,” Logan told Tag after he’d spent the last half hour explaining McKenna’s request.

“That’s where I’m headed next,” Tag replied coolly, leaning back in his chair.

After leaving McKenna a short while ago at her office, Tag called Logan asking if he could stop by to talk. Because he knew what Logan was likely expecting, he was sure to be very detailed in his reason for needing to come by. Despite Logan’s disappointed tone, he had agreed.

Ever since his arrival he and Logan had been sitting on the back porch hashing out McKenna’s request. As always, Logan was playing the devil’s advocate, but he did seem sincerely interested in the idea. In Tag’s opinion, McKenna’s suggestion was actually a win-win for them, but no matter what he said, it would never be up to him. And yes, Tag fully intended to talk to Luke himself, but he wanted to run it by Logan first. Just to get a feel for what he thought.

“It’s a good plan,” Tag restated, taking a long pull on his beer and admiring the view of the pool from where they sat.

The view brought back pleasant memories of times he’d spent at their house in previous months; specifically images of Samantha.

Tag was grateful that Sam had been engrossed in work ever since he arrived, which meant she was paying him absolutely no mind. Considering he wasn’t interested in answering the questions he knew were plaguing both Logan and Sam, it couldn’t have worked out better. From where he sat, he could see Sam just inside the house, feverishly typing on her laptop, never once looking up.

He felt a little awkward not explaining himself, but since neither of them had asked, he hadn’t offered. Tag could sense the question lingering between him and Logan, but it was never mentioned and since they hadn’t gotten together in the last month for any of their late night trysts, he figured it was clear that it likely wouldn’t be happening anymore.

When he thought back to his dinner with McKenna and the interest he found himself having in her, Tag didn’t doubt that his relationship with Logan and Samantha had come to an abrupt end. Since all three of them had insisted they maintain exclusivity for the duration of their time together, Tag knew he couldn’t promise that any longer. He didn’t quite know what the hell he was doing with McKenna, but he felt it was best to avoid any lascivious activities with the two of them for the foreseeable future.

“I don’t disagree with you there,” Logan said after a moment of silence. “I’m not sure how Luke will feel about it though.”

Tag wasn’t too worried about Luke. The man was having a hard time enough dealing with the overbearing members who were suddenly worried their identities would be leaked. That’s all they seemed to be worried about. As far as Tag was concerned, they were a bunch of self-righteous assholes that didn’t care about anything other than themselves, especially not what might potentially happen to Luke and Logan should Susan Toulmin continue on her tirade. Even with his sudden distaste for their reactions, in a way, he did understand their concern, which was partly why he liked McKenna’s idea.

He figured some insight into the club would likely deflect some of the interest. With so many people wanting to know more, it was only a matter of time before information got out that they didn’t want to. As far as the member list, Luke wasn’t worried, and neither was Tag. That list was highly confidential, and there were only three people who even knew the contents of the entire list - Luke, Logan and Tag.

Had Tag not insisted, in order to represent them successfully, he’d likely be in the dark, as well. Not that he cared who was on the list, but at least he had some idea of what the impact would be should Susan actually find someone to listen to her. And that was only a matter of time, Tag knew.

“Are you interested in her?” Logan’s abrupt, serious tone had Tag turning back to face his friend.

He didn’t quite know how to answer the question, or possibly, he just didn’t know how to explain what it was he felt for McKenna at this point. He was interested in her, yes. That was undeniable. But how far that interest would take him was yet to be seen. “There’s something there,” he admitted calmly, leaning forward in his chair and resting his forearms on the table.

So much for getting out of there without an inquisition.

When Tag thought Logan would ask another question, he surprised him by pausing to stare out at the pool. The door behind them clicked as it opened and Tag knew that Sam was coming to join them.