“You better be here. You better be lying here, just like this.”
Spread open, wet and ready. It feels so fucking good. Feels like this is exactly where I’m meant to be.
I smiledown at her pretty face all flushed and glowing, and I give her a wink.
“Alright, doll. I’ll call you in a bit.”
She nods, smiling. Too breathless and worn out to form words. I like knowing that I’ve exhausted that little body. And later… I’ll be coming back for more.
“See ya later, pretty girl.”
“Can’t wait, Outlaw.”
I close her door on my way out of her room, hoping that she’ll get some sleep and rest up. I need her ready for me.
“I have something I want to say to you, Cage.”
I startle at the sound of her roommate’s voice. Chassie’s sitting on the sofa, quietly reading a book. I’d gotten the impression from my girl that we were alone. But it is cuttin’ close to noon, so she could’ve come home hours ago.
“What’s that?” I ask, turning to face her.
“That girl is one of the most amazing people I know and doesn’t need a man like you playing with her heart. If you don’t have good intentions, then you need to walk away now because I will not stand by and let her get hurt.”
Have to say, Chassie just earned my respect. It’s clear she’s a loyal friend, and that’s a trait that’s hard to find.
“Between you and me, Chass, I’m falling hard and fast for that girl. My only intentions are to love her, so you can trust that she’s safe with me.”
A gasp from behind me has me turning. I’d thought Payton would be fast asleep by now, but she just heard what I had to say. She’s suddenly rushing toward me and jumping into my arms.I brace her around my hips, trying not to fall backwards as she kisses the hell out of me.
“I’m in love with you too, Cage.”
Never knew words could feel so good. But hearing that from my girl just made me a happy man.
“Sure damn hope so, doll. Because I’m not giving you up.”
Have to say it’s different with her. I’d thought I was in love with Kimberly, but I’m beginning to realize that I wasn’t. At least, not like this. Those feelings didn’t even come close to what I feel for Payton. This is the woman I want to spend my life with. She’s the one I want to build a family with. And I’m not waitin’ years to do that. If I get my way, I’ll be walking her down the aisle before the end of the year. But first, I’ve got to get my ring on her finger.
20
Payton
“Alright, baby. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
I hate that he has to leave, but I get that he has important stuff to do. Besides, it will give me some time to spend with Chassie and my sisters. I’ve neglected them lately. I’ve officially turned into one of those girls who spends every waking moment with her boyfriend. But it’s hard to stay away from him. He makes me so incredibly happy.
“Okay, I’ll miss you. And please text me that you’re safe. I know you probably won’t have time to talk, but...”
He presses his lips to mine, cutting me off.
“I’m not going to be able to sleep until I hear your voice. You’ll be hearing from me, babe.”
He has no idea how special it makes me feel when he says things like that. I never question for a second how he feels about me. Over the last month, he’s proven how much I mean to him.
“Hey, Chass!” he calls to my roommate. “Mind having a word with me real quick?”
My brow cocks in question. I wonder what he wants to talk to her about. Probably wants her to keep an eye on me while he’s away. Or maybe warn her of the fact that he’s going to have one of his brothers keep an eye on us while he’s gone. The last time he had to go on a run, a Savage Knight showed up out of nowhere and was staked outside our door. Dusty, Chassie’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, wasn’t too pleased by the fact. He tried to arrest the guy and Chass had to talk him off the ledge. Currently, she and Dusty are on the outs, so there shouldn’t be a problem.
“Love you, baby. I’ll see you in a few days.”
