Page 41 of Love’s Strongest Soldier

His smile grew gentle. “No, you don’t.”

“I do.”

“Okay.”

“You’re irritating. Got me out here crying and shit.”

“I know.”

“And arrogant as fuck.”

“Been told.”

“And you think you’re so fucking charming.”

I playfully rolled my eyes, and he lifted one shoulder.

“Seems to be working to me.”

I laughed through the tears and then stood.

Ghost’s expression changed as he watched me walk around the table. He pushed his chair back, but before he could get up completely, I stepped between his knees and wrapped my arms around his neck. His hands settled at my waist. I pressed my face into the side of his neck. For a moment, neither of us moved. I just held him, and he let me. When I finally pulled back, his hands remained at my waist. I touched his cheek.

“Thank you.”

He leaned into my palm. “You’re welcome, beautiful.” Then I intertwined our lips.

Savion had asked me to come into the office but wouldn’t say why. I assumed that he had some information on Luxe, so I wasted no time climbing out of bed and heading into the bathroom to get ready. Luxe had planned on going into the office today, so I was gon’ place a few men on her to watch her until I made it there. Leaving her alone always worried me, but being around her, I knew that she was more than capable of handling herself with a lil bit of help.

After I showered, I stepped out the bathroom to find Luxe still sleeping in bed. It was going on six thirty, and I knew how she was about making it to the office on time, so I rounded the bed and woke her up.

She stretched and moaned before completely opening her eyes. “Good morning, handsome.”

“Good morning.” My lips pressed against the center of her forehead. “I have to go meet with Savion right quick. I’ll get up with you at the office later.”

Luxe sat straight up in bed and asked, “Is it good news?”

“I’m hoping that it is.”

“Keep me updated.”

“Of course.”

Tossing the covers back, she climbed out of bed and left the bedroom. I went into the closet to find me something to put on. By the time I was fully dressed, I went by Luxe’s bedroom and heard the shower running, so I just left her to her business.

When I exited the apartment, the men that were assigned to Luxe this morning were already standing out there, waiting for duty. “Protect her with y’all fucking life,” I told them as I strolled past, headed for the door.

I made it to Blackveil, and Savion was already parked in his parking space. Getting out the truck, I used my badge to get inside and headed straight for his office. I was hoping that whatever Savion wanted to talk about was gon’ be the end to all this mess. Protecting Luxe was lasting longer than I expected. I wanted to see what life would look like when I didn’t have to guard her as often. Sure, if I was gon’ be with her, I was still gon’ have to protect her, but it wouldn’t be the same as always having to be on guard.

I knocked once before opening the door to Savion’s office and entering. Savion sat behind his desk, staring at some paperwork. He looked up and nodded toward the chair in front of his desk. Shutting the door behind me, I went over and took a seat. He shuffled the papers together and then gave me his undivided attention.

“This shit with Luxe is just getting messier,” he finally spoke.

“What do you mean?”

“After y’all found that fake, I did some digging. Someone has been using Luxury Acquisitions to move fakes.”

“Luxe gon’ die when she finds out.”