“I know,” I reply. “I understand your job. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a relationship.”
She looks uncertain as she unwinds her legs from around me and drops her feet to the floor.
I hate that I’ve put a stop to what I hoped would be us losing ourselves in each other in bed, but I know we need to have this conversation before we go any further. I don’t want her to have any regrets.
I know what I want. I want Nora. And I’ll work with her to make that happen.
“It won’t bother you? Me being gone for months on end? Never sure if I’m going to make it home?”
Sliding my fingers into her hair, I cup her cheeks. “Fuck, yes, darlin’. It will bother me because I want to keep you safe with me always. But I also understand that you’re not a woman who’ll be content with that kind ofcage. So, while it may kill me, I’ll let you go as long as you come back to me.”
I smooth my thumbs over her cheeks. “I’ve been part of an MC my entire life. Our mother chapter wasn’t a clean club until recently. That means I’ve lived on the edge all my life. I understand the need to get a job done, and I know you’re the best of the best because the Skulls wouldn’t have you working for them if you weren’t. But I’m a selfish bastard, and I want to have my cake and eat it. And in case you’re not sure what that means, Nora, I’ll spell it out for you.”
I inhale a deep breath before continuing. “I want you wearing my name on your back and my ring on your finger. That’s what I want.”
I nibble her lips until they part, sliding my tongue into her mouth in a hard, hot kiss that leaves her panting when I pull away.
I rest my forehead on hers. “The ball is in your court, darlin’. I’ll wait in the bedroom. If it’syes, meet me there. If it’s a no, message me, and I’ll get Copper to come and get you. There’s no right or wrong choice. Just know that if you choose Copper to come and get you, I won’t give up trying to change your mind.”
Kissing her forehead, I leave Nora slumped against the wall next to the door, watching me as I walk towards the bedroom, which I hope she’ll choose to share with me.
I tug my shirt over my head and throw it in the laundry basket, followed by my jeans. Silence echoes from the lounge area. I know I laid a lot on Nora.
Walking to the shower, I start it up. I’ll give her the time she needs to decide. If it’s not the decision I want, I’ll have to make my peace with it.
I finish showering. My phone hasn’t made a peep, so I’m hopeful. But I also know that Nora is an independent woman, and shemay have gone to Copper and Bee’s after deciding that a relationship with me is too much trouble.
Wrapping a towel around my waist, I grab another to dry my hair as I leave the bathroom.
“You know, for a man who says he doesn’t talk much, when you do, you sure lay a lot on a woman.”
Stumbling to a stop, I lift my head and stare at the vision lying across my bed.
Nora is lying there naked, hands folded on her stomach, long legs crossed at the ankles, blonde hair loose and flowing over my pillows, grey eyes trained on me.
I toss the towel I was using to dry my hair at the laundry basket without looking to see where it lands and stalk towards the bed.
Stopping short, I ask once more. “Are you absolutely sure, Nora? This is your last chance. If we do this, you’re mine. Always. No holdsbarred. I’ll be so far up your ass when you’re home, you’ll get sick of me. Can you handle that?”
Nora smiles as she reaches out to tug the towel from around my waist. It drops to the floor, and I clench my teeth as she runs a finger over my hard cock.
“I’m sure, Nickel. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt like I belong anywhere. Not until last night, when you held me in your arms in The Hole. I knew I was home then. If you can make peace with my job, I can make peace with you being up my arse when I’m home.”
Gripping my cock, she pumps it. “Now stop stalling and fuck me.”
“Fuck, yeah,” I moan as I slide up the bed and settle between her legs, wrapping my lips around a hard nipple.
“Jesus,” she whispers, gripping my hair and pulling slightly until I lift my head. “Kiss me,” she demands.
I do. I devour her mouth, so she’ll never forget who she belongs to.
Once I’ve explored every inch of her mouth, I work my way down her body, leaving no inch of her smooth skin untouched. Every dip, every curve, gets attention.
Kneeling between her legs, I nip at her thigh and cup her knees, easing them open.
“Mm, baby, would you look at that,” I rumble as I run a finger through her dripping pussy. Seeing a glint between her pussy lips, I spread my fingers to open her up. “Oh, Nora,”
I lift my eyes to meet her sultry gaze and grin. “I like.”
