“Fuck if I know. I ain’t never met her. You know what I know about her, but Sophie swears by her.”
“You think she’ll let me hit?”
“I don’t know. Didn’t I just tell your dumb ass I never met her, but real shit, don’t come at her like that. Just be on your best behavior while we’re there. After that, I don’t give a fuck what you do.”
Los laughed and shook his head. “Yeah aight, but if she’s down, we’re fucking after. Hell, it’s the least she can do.”
“Your ass.” I smirked and started toward Los’s office. “Let’s burn one. I know you got something here, right?”
“You already know. Don’t play me, Troop.”
Los followed me. I chilled with him while he waited for his people to finish packing their shit, then left him while he got ready to hit the streets. I headed home to meet Sophie at her spot. I was high as fuck and in dire need of a release. Hopefully she had no plans to head out because I was about to dive in.
Chapter 10
Sophie
My mother sipped her tea calmly as she looked my way. She had something to say, so I just watched her and waited.
“So you really like this man, I assume, is what you’re telling me.”
“I do. I think you will too, which is why I’m coming to you first. I know Dad has his mind made up about Lincoln, but he’s not for me, Mom. We’re just not a good fit.”
“Sweetheart, you’re a strong woman and I love that about you, but what you fail to realize is sometimes it gets in the way of your ability to see things for what they are. Lincoln is a good man. He’s established, his family is established, and he can be for you what your father was to me. You’re happy right now and I know you love what you do. I’m so proud of you, Sophie. My daughter is a beautiful, strong, successful woman. There’s a lot to be said for that, but I would expect that one day you’ll want what I have, a husband and a family, too.”
“Of course I do, but what does that have to do with Lincoln and me not being a good fit?” I frowned at my mother, disappointed because she sounded just like my father and Lincoln. I expected her to understand.
“Not everyone is a perfect fit, Sophie, but you weigh the good and the bad. And Lincoln has a lot of good. What do you even know about this man, sweetheart? What’s his name?”
“Trooper, and I know he’s good to me. He makes me happy. I smile all the time when I’m with him. He’s not from our world and that’s the thing I love most about him. The name Prescott doesn’t matter to him; all he cares about is Sophie.”
“Trooper?” My mother frowned a bit as she repeated his name.
“Yes, Trooper, why are you looking like that?” I saw something in her eyes she wasn’t saying. I assumed his name wasn’t prestigious enough. She didn’t recognize it as one of the elite she rubbed elbows with in her social groups and committees.
“This man might be what you need right now, and I get that, you’re having fun. You deserve that, but Sophie, you’re twenty-six years old. It’s time to start thinking about your future,” my mother said, then lifted her glass.
“My future?” I laughed at her statement. “What’s that supposed to mean? I can have fun with a man like Trooper, but when I consider my future, I need to think about men like Lincoln? What makes you so sure Trooper isn’t the type of man I would marry.”
“I just know, Sophie. You’re a certain type of woman who requires a certain type of lifestyle. It’s not just about you. It’s about this family, your future family.”
I dropped my fork and it clashed against my plate, causing my mother’s eyes to move around the restaurant. She was embarrassed, but I didn’t care. I lifted my napkin from my lap and dropped it onto my plate before I pushed my chair back and smoothed my dress with the palm of my hands.
“I think I’m going to go,” I said calmly before I stepped closer to my mother. I kissed her cheek and she just looked at me with a frown.
“Sophie Maria, I know you’re in your feelings right now, but you have to understand I only want what’s best for you. Your father and I both. You’re a Prescott, and that comes with certain responsibilities. Trust me, I know. I’ve been right where you are, but I also know sometimes you have to make a choice to protect your future. Enjoy him for now, but don’t think it will be anything other than what it is, fun. I know I can’t talk you out of bringing him tomorrow night, so just be prepared for your father’s reaction. I’ll talk to him, but you know how he is. Your father is set in his ways, Sophie.”
“I know. I love you and I’ll see you tomorrow.”
With that, I left my mother sitting there. She had made her choices in life, and now it was time for me to make mine. I had feelings for Trooper and my parents’ feelings about that weren’t going to change them.
“Stop running, Sophie,” Trooper tugged a fistful of my hair, pulling my head back enough to kiss my lips while he drilled into me from behind. The steamy hot water from the shower beating against our bodies only made the sensation better.
My chest was pressed against the tile wall of his massive shower and he held me there as he moved in and out of me so aggressively I felt as if I could easily split in two. I honestly had no complaints though, because it was pleasurable pain.
“Cum for me, Sophie. I need to feel it, baby girl.” Trooper landed into my body, pushing in as deep as he could before pulling out again and repeating the motion. It was so intense I did exactly what he asked and released everything I had.
“Good girl,” he said against my neck. After he thrust into me a few more times, he pulled out completely and I felt his firmness pressed against my back while he came.
