Total pages in book: 88
Estimated words: 81845 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 409(@200wpm)___ 327(@250wpm)___ 273(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 81845 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 409(@200wpm)___ 327(@250wpm)___ 273(@300wpm)
“This isn’t a joke,” he whispers harshly, and I place my hand against his chest, feeling his heart pounding hard before I get up on my tiptoes.
“I’m sorry,” I say calmly. “Swear it won’t happen again.”
His hands hold mine to his chest and he shakes his head. “I know it won’t happen again, because I’m handcuffing you to the bed.”
“You’re not.”
“Yeah, I am,” he rumbles, dipping his head and kissing me hard.
“We had something important to do,” I say breathlessly when he pulls his mouth from mine.
“The only important thing you need to do right now is to listen and stay put.”
“When do we get to go home?” I ask quietly after a moment, and his face softens.
“I don’t know, baby. Hopefully soon, but until then, I need you to be here.”
“I know, and I won’t leave again.”
“I know you won’t.”
“You’re not handcuffing me to the bed.”
“We’ll see,” he mutters, looking over my head.
“You good?” he asks, and I turn to look at Autumn and Kenton, who are standing much the same way as Sven and me.
“Yeah, man,” Kenton mutters then looks over the hood of the car at Justin. “Thanks for getting them back here.”
“No problemo, Boss.” Justin grins then looks at Sven. “You need to teach Buns how to drive. Chick cannot drive, man.” He shakes his head and I narrow my eyes on him.
“Do not call me Buns, and I’m a great driver. I passed the test in one shot,” I inform him haughtily.
“Instructor was probably more interested in you than keeping the population of Vegas safe,” he grumbles, still grinning.
“Whatever,” I mutter back, because the instructor did ask me for my number after he passed me, but I wasn’t going to share that with Justin.
“Thought so.”
“You’re very annoying.”
“He is,” Autumn agrees, walking over to punch him in the arm, and then she wraps her arms around his waist, giving him a squeeze before going back to Kenton and kissing his chin as his arms wrap around her.
“You guys ready to get back to Kai?” Justin asks, and I want to pout that Sven’s leaving again, but I hold it in since I know he doesn’t need that right now.
“Yeah, man,” Kenton agrees, and I look up at Sven when his arms give me a squeeze.
“Do not leave the house for any reason.”
“What if there’s a fire?”
“Stay inside.”
“What if there’s a fire?” I repeat, and his eyes close then his forehead drops to mine.
“Please stay inside, baby.”
“Fine.” I close my eyes, holding him a little tighter, and then I lift up, placing my mouth against his, whispering there, “Be safe and come back soon.”
“Soon as I can.” He kisses me softly once more then lets me go to get into the Suburban, with Kenton behind the wheel and Justin getting into the back.
“I can’t wait until this is done,” Autumn says, taking my hand as we watch the guys pull away.
“Me neither,” I agree, smiling as Sven points at the house in a silent demand. “Let’s go in before he comes back and cuffs me to the bed,” I say, smiling when she laughs.
“Not sure what you were thinking, but next time you two do some shit like that, I’m locking you in the closet,” Zack says as soon as we enter the house.
“I’m sorry,” I tell him, and his nostrils flare.
“You’re not, but do something like that again and you will be.”
“Zack,” I whisper, taking a step toward him.
Holding up his hands, his eyes hold mine. “I adore you Maggie, but I’m pissed at you right now.”
“I know, and I promise I will be on my best behavior from now on.”
“I know you will be, because—no joke—I will lock your ass in a closet if I have to.”
“I believe you.”
“You should.”
“I do,” I agree, trying to fight a smile, but he catches it anyway.
“My man is so fucked,” he mutters, and I run to him and wrap my arms around his back, giving him a squeeze.
“Don’t lock me in the closet. I’m afraid of the dark.”
“Liar,” he grumbles, squeezing me back, letting me know we’re okay. Taking a step back, I look over his shoulder at Pika, who is standing with his arms crossed over his chest and leaning against the wall.
“I’m sorry.”
“You’re safe. It’s all good, but like Zack said, we’ve got no problem locking you two away.”
“You won’t have to do that,” I assure him, and he nods then pulls himself off the wall and leaves the room.
“I’m going to my room for a bit,” Autumn says, and I turn to look at her.
“Sure, I’ll be in the living room if you need me.” I smile, and she nods before heading up the stairs.
Looking back at Zack, I ask, “Wanna watch Born in the Wild?”
“Fuck no.” He shakes his head as his face loses some of its color.