Total pages in book: 39
Estimated words: 36489 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 182(@200wpm)___ 146(@250wpm)___ 122(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 36489 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 182(@200wpm)___ 146(@250wpm)___ 122(@300wpm)
“Do you promise to tell me if it gets to be too much and you need out? I’ll understand when it happens, but I’m not sure I could take it if you just ghosted. Just… just tell me when you need to leave.”
Did I imagine it or did he look disappointed? “Baby, I ain’t gonna leave. It’s not going to be too much. And if it is, I’m not a big enough bastard to leave you to it by yourself. I’ll need you as much as you need me. I understand you can’t believe me yet. But I swear, I’ll get you there. You’re mine. I’m yours. Accept it.”
For long moments, I just stared into his eyes, unsure what I was looking for but needing something. There was a quiet resolve on his face. He meant what he said. Whether or not he could follow through remained to be seen, but I had no doubt he intended to.
“OK,” I said. “I’m going to choose to believe in you. Mostly because it feels good to not feel so alone and scared. I mean, I’m still scared, but it’s somehow easier to know I can cry on your shoulder if I need to.”
“Now you’re getting it.” He grinned. “Come on. Let’s get a shower and go see Fury. The quicker we can get that over with, the quicker we can make plans for tomorrow. El Diablo needs your input, and I don’t want to be interrupted once we start talking.”
“Well, that’s not mysterious or anything.”
“Hey. It’s your list. You wanted a romantic dinner for two? That’s being worked out first.”
“What?” My heart raced. “A romantic dinner? You’re really going to do this? Because I don’t want to go out with anyone but you, Reaper.”
“As if I’d let one of my brothers have the privilege. Already told Fury and Rycks to pass along that you belong to me. ’Cause I will bust a motherfucker up if he tries to make a move on you.” That got me giggling. I have no idea why, but I loved it. “Are you laughing at me?” He gave me a hard look, but it was lost on me. It turned my giggling fit into full-blown laughter.
“Not at all! You’re a big mean, scary biker! I’d never -- eek!!”
“Little witch!” Reaper proceeded to tickle me until I shrieked, squirming and fighting to get away. “Laugh at me, will you? I’ll show you!”
“No! Stop!” I squealed when he dug his fingers in my ribs.
“Not until you tell me you’re about to pee,” he growled. “You wanted to laugh until you peed? Well, here you go.”
“Reaper!” I continued to laugh, not giving in because it just felt too damned good to actually laugh uncontrollably.
He let it go for a long time. My face was hot -- I was sure it was beet red -- and I was breathing heavily. Reaper rolled over, pulling me on top of him this time. His arms held me close, and I kissed the skin of his neck where my head rested on his shoulder.
“You didn’t pee, but I think it was close.”
“Yeah. Not saying I dribbled. Not not saying it either.”
“I want you to always be happy, Swan. I want to always hear that laugh.”
“You make me happy, Reaper,” I said, still kissing his neck. “I never wanted to face this alone, but I hate that I’ve dragged you into it. Maybe it makes me a bad person, but I’m glad you’re here.”
“Honey, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now. No more talk about this. Let’s get a shower and take care of business with Fury. Then you have a decision to make.”
“Oh? What’s that.”
“Where to go to dinner tomorrow. Your choices are the restaurant at the Four Seasons or Mortons.”
I thought my eyes would bug out of my head. “Are you shitting me?”
“Not at all. And if I have to wear a suit, you have to get dressed up as well. The girls will be taking you shopping tomorrow. No arguments.”
“I can’t do that! That’s an outrageous amount of money!”
“Honey, you have no way of knowing this, but money is no object. We will fulfill as many items on that bucket list as we can and make more. Black Reign is very wealthy. Many of us are independently wealthy. So yeah. This is happening.”
“Well. Shit. Fine. But I expect sex afterward. And I don’t mean just me. You’re fucking me when we get home.”
“Honey, just try to stop me. After Fury’s done, we’re having our talk. Then I’ll be more prepared.”
“I don’t want you holding back, Reaper. I want it all. Just because I’m not as experienced as you doesn’t mean I can’t handle it.”
“I have no intentions of holding back. I just need to know how far I have to go to get you there. And I will get you there. I’m not going to hurt you in any way, but I’m going to make sure you get the full experience. I just intend to be careful doing it.”