My pussy clenches around his half-hard cock, making Shadow groan. “Or we could do it again right now…”
Shadow sucks in a breath and lets it out slowly, resting his forehead on mine. “Do you trust me?”
I nod automatically. Of course, I trust him. The man keeps showing up and getting me out of my messes and proving to me that I can have a happily ever after, too.
“Then let me take care of you.”
I nod again as he gently sets me down and begins washing me. Shadow's touch is achingly tender, like I'm precious to him and he wants to savor every moment of being with me like this. I can't stop the tears stinging my eyes. Shadow doesn't say anything; he just kisses them away and continues washing my body before moving on to my hair.
My gentle giant of a biker dries me off with a fluffy towel and carries me to his bed. Shadow crawls in behind me, spooning hislarge body around mine. Even though it’s only mid-afternoon, we’re both so exhausted that we fall asleep almost instantly.
10
SHADOW
“Ready to officially meet the guys?” I ask Mika as we dismount my bike.
“Technically, I’ve already met a few of them.” She gives me a wide smile, but I see right through it, straight down into the depths of her insecurities.
“They’ll love you because I love you. You’re already accepted here.”
“But I haven’t done anything,” she says, looking up at me with confusion.
I pull her in for a hug, hoping to hold together all of the broken pieces of her heart. Mika trusts that I love her for who she is, but it’s hard for her to comprehend that other people would like her, too.
“I’ll prove it to you. Let’s go inside.” I hold out my hand, grinning when she takes it. I lace our fingers together and lead her inside the clubhouse.
Booths and tables are filled with the usual suspects. Reaper is at the bar with Lynx, which I’m thankful for. I want Mika to have friends here.
“There he is,” Reaper announces to everyone in the bar. “Ruined a mission, but saved a life.” He raises his glass, and my brothers do the same. “Cheers!”
I know he’s just giving me shit, but Mika looks up at me, worried that he’s genuinely upset. “His bark is worse than his bite,” I tell her.
“I can confirm!” Lynx says, hopping off her barstool and walking up to Mika. “I’m Lynx, this guy’s old lady.”
They shake hands, and Mika rubs her lips together, wondering if she should ask a question. She must trust Lynx, which makes me happy. “Old lady? We’re almost the same age, right?”
Lynx giggles and nods. “It’s a biker thing.”
Mika looks over at me, raising an eyebrow.
“Don’t worry, baby girl. Why do you think I brought you here today?” I wink at her and order us two beers, handing her one. “Aye, listen up, brothers!” I announce. “This is Mika. My woman. The love of my life, if she’ll have me.”
Mika squeezes my hand and nods. “Of course, nerd,” she whispers.
I chuckle at our inside joke, my heart so full of love it almost hurts. “Then it’s official. Mika is my old lady, and I’m the lucky fuck who gets to be her old man.”
The room erupts in cheers and glasses clinking together. Mika and I sip our drinks while Rogue and a few other members come up to congratulate us. It feels almost like a wedding reception, and I guess in a way, it is. Of course, when I propose for real, I’ll make sure my future wife gets everything she wants for our wedding.
About an hour later, I’m antsy and ready to get my woman alone so I can sink inside of her and own her, over and over, the way she’s owned me from day one. She must sense the changein my mood. Mika curls up one corner of her lips, those golden-brown eyes of hers sparkling with more than a little mischief.
“Something on your mind, old man?” she asks, indulging in what I already know is going to be her new nickname for me.
I lean down, ghosting my lips up her neck until they’re brushing against the shell of her ear. “Have you ever been fucked in a clubhouse?”
Her breath hitches in her throat, followed by a soft moan. “You know for a fact I haven’t. But I’m always up for another first with you.
“Fuck,” I groan before nipping her neck. “Need you, baby. Can’t wait.” She grins and nods enthusiastically, making my dick even harder than it already was.
