Silas’s wordsmelt into my skin, their warmth and sincerity carrying the weight of his promises, of all the longing that had built up between us. “I’ve missed you too, Mav… more than you know,” I say, finally using his road name. The look in his eyes tell me I’ve stirred something within him that reached his soul. It’s who he is, and I need to accept that.
Moving closer, I reach forward, my fingers grazing his jawline, tracing the familiar path along his stubbled cheek, and the curve of his lips. My hand moves down to rest on his chest, feeling the steady thump of his heartbeat, strong and reassuring beneath my touch. Slowly, I lean up, pressing my lips to his, allowing the hurt to slip away. I lose myself in the kiss, letting it set my soul on fire. As I cling to every word he spoke, I realize this time, I’m here to stay.
The kiss is tender at first, then deepens with a hunger neither of us can contain. Our breaths quicken as he reaches between us, untying my robe. Breaking the kiss, Mav stares into my eyes, pushing the silk fabric over my shoulders, letting it slide to the floor. My pussy aches as his gaze roams over every inch of my body as if he wants to devour me.
“God, Em. You’re so fucking beautiful.” Lust flows through my veins, igniting a desperation that threatens to send me over the edge. Slowly, I help him remove his t-shirt, careful not to disturb the bandages on his chest and side. Capturing his mouth once more the kiss quickly grows with intensity, hungrily fueled by all the time we lost.
“Don’t ever leave me again,” he softly admonishes, grabbing my neck gently. “We work through our shit from now on. Alright?” He whispers into my mouth, tasting, licking, biting my kissed swollen lips. At first I don’t answer, lost in the pressure from his hand at my throat, but when he squeezes a little more, the submissive in me is compelled to reply.
“Yes, Sir.” He devours my mouth, moving us toward the bed, each step slow and measured, savoring the feeling of reconnecting. Every touch is strange, but deliciously familiar. Lifting me onto the edge of the bed, he lets out a low hiss of pain, forgetting he’s still recovering. My small stature doesn’t matter, I’m sure that hurt. Before I can ask if he’s okay, he leans over me, his mouth leaving a trail of liquid heat as he works his way down my body, spreading me wide.
My hips buck, meeting his mouth as his tongue laps at my pussy, tasting, moaning, nipping, claiming me as his. I gasp when he pushes two fingers inside my wetness, slowly pumping as he gently sucks my clit. Pleasure ignites like waves crashing into a shore while I writhe under his spell. My orgasm builds hard and fast, bubbling beneath the surface, threatening to consume me.
“That’s it, Em, come for me. Give it to me, baby. Yes, that’s it,” he coaxes me softly.
I chase the release as if my life depends on it, desperate to obey his command. No longer able to hold on, a strangled scream rips from my throat as I let go, white light bursting behind my eyelids as it pulses and weaves through my core,cresting over and over again. A light sheen of sweat breaks out over my skin as he continues fucking me with his fingers. My pussy aches, pulsing hard as his mouth fuses to my clit, taking me higher. It takes me, what seems like forever to come down, and when I do, I find him staring at me.
“I’ve needed you for so long, Em. Promise you won’t ever leave me again,” he pleads, kissing his way up my body again.
“I’ll never leave you again, Mav,” I promise him when he reaches my mouth. “You have me for the rest of our lives, my love,” I reassure, as he joins me on the bed.
Maverick
Having Ember’s taste on my tongue again is like kryptonite. Being without her for the last month was torture, and it’s time to make up for lost time. “Lay back for me,” she softly commands, adjusting the pillows to make sure I’m comfortable. Lying flat is uncomfortable right now, and it makes me smile, knowing she remembers. Placing her lips on mine, strokes my painful erection, moaning into my mouth. “I need to taste you,” she purrs, kissing her way down my body, removing my pajama bottoms in the process. Licking the underside of my cock, she grips the base, staring into my eyes taking me to the back of her throat.
“Fuuuck, baby. That feels good,” I hiss, unable to stop staring as she licks and sucks my cock.
Ember knows how much I love fucking her mouth, allowing me to hold her head while I pummel her throat. This time I take it slow, pumping in and out of her mouth, my dick glistening with her saliva. Her moans vibrate against my sensitive flesh, sending me so close to the edge, that I’m about to explode. I want to bury myself deep inside her, and if I don’t stop this, I’m going to blow my fucking load like a teenager.
“Baby, as much as I love this, I’m not going to last much longer if you don’t stop this,” I murmur, my voice raw with restraint. She licks and sucks my tip one more time before releasing me. Without a word, she straddles my hips, grabs my dick, lining it up with her pussy. Slowly, she sinks down, emitting groans from both of us. She’s so fucking wet and tight that it makes me fucking dizzy.
Pulling her close, my lips trail along her shoulder, savoring the taste of her skin, her whimpers filling the room as she chases another orgasm.
“Fuck, I missed you, Em,” I growl, pulling her nipple into my mouth, lightly pinching the other. She moans, riding my cock in slow, deliberate, barely controlled strokes. We find our rhythm again, tension building as the electric pull between us grows stronger. We climb higher as the world falls away, leaving only us, bound together as soul mates for life. If she hadn’t come back to me, I would’ve stalked her until she gave in and killed any man that even thought about taking my place.
“I missed you too, baby. Fuck, I missed you so much,” she breathes, lost in sensation.
Her pussy clamps down on my dick as the orgasm hits, and we move together, driven by pure need, lust, and forgiveness. Our moans, fill the room as my release quickly follows hers, making my world spin. The feeling is indescribable, and I will never stop wanting this with her. Settling back against the pillows, I pull Ember into my arms, holding her close while we recover. Her words catching me off guard.
“While you were in the hospital, I had some time to think about you… about us, and this club.” My jaw tightens slightly, but I remain silent, letting her express her feelings. “I know this life isn’t easy. It’s dangerous, and complicated. I know it will feel like I’m giving up pieces of you to something bigger.” Shepauses, my sanity clinging to every word, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
“But, I see why it matters to you, Maverick… why it’s in your blood. After spending time here, I realize how much these people trust you with everything. You’re their rock, and they’re your family.” Her insight moves me, bringing me back from the ledge. “I’m here, Silas. As your wife, as your partner, and I’ll stand by your side no matter what comes. I accept you for all of it… for the club, the risks, everything. There’s nothing we can’t do as long as we’re together.”
“Thank you, Em. For everything you said, thank you. I’ve waited a long time to have you by my side like this,” I proclaim, feeling like the weight of the world is finally off my shoulders. “And you’re right. Together, there’s nothing we can’t do.”
Neither of us needed to say more. The past two months have been hard but the worst is behind us now, leaving only room for a second chance at forever. Tomorrow is a new day, and for the first time in a long time, I’m ready to face it.
EPILOGUE
EMBERLYNNE
Six months later
It’s a perfect day,under a clear blue sky on our sixth anniversary with the Royal Bastards gathered around. The air is warm with the soft scent of wildflowers as I take my first steps down the aisle, my arm tucked securely under my father’s while he escorts me. As I meet Maverick’s gaze, my heart swells, the weight of the past hurt, and struggles melting away, replaced by a deep, unwavering love.
Piper walks alongside me as I make my way to the altar, once again pledging my love. To my husband. This moment is just for us… a renewal of the vows that had been tested by fire, and yet, here we are stronger, and more in love than ever. Instead of dissolving our marriage all those months ago, we decided to hold this ceremony as a symbol of having no more secrets.
My best friend, Kelly stands proud as my maid of honor once more, sharing in our happiness. In her words, she wouldn’t have it any other way after everything we’ve gone through. Ironically, she and Turbo have a lot in common, and he’s helping her with a security breach at her company.
