We took that as our cue to get out of Billy’s way and quickly dispersed. The next few hours and even days were an utter blur. Between the cleanup and preparing for Badger’s funeral, I’d barely had time to catch my breath, but we’d made progress. The wall was back up, along with the front gate, and we’d made some adjustments to the roof staircase, making it easier to access. We’d also taken care of Badger. Even though we’d proceeded with his memorial service, we’d decided to hold off on the last ride to spread his ashes until the following Sunday. Danny and Country wanted to be there to show their respects, so we gave them the extra time they needed to heal. It would also give us time to plan out the perfect ride for our fallen brother.
It had been just over a week since all the chaos ensued, but the families had returned home, and things were finally starting to settle down. When I’d left Frankie’s place, I knew it would be a while before I was able to get back to her. I just had no idea it would take as long as it had. I’d sent her a few messages here and there, letting her know I was still around, but I knew it wasn’t enough. I just hoped I’d be able to make it up to her.
By the time I made it over to her place, it was after ten. I was worried I might wake the boys up, so I went over to the side of the house and tapped on her bedroom window. Seconds later, the blinds shifted to the side and Frankie gasped, “Roman!”
I motioned my hand towards the front of the house. She nodded, then quickly disappeared from the window. By the time I made it back around to the front porch, she was standing there waiting for me. “I didn’t know you were coming by.”
“I wasn’t exactly planning on it, but I got some time, and I needed to lay my eyes on you.”
Damn. She looked so damn incredible standing there in her nightgown with the moonlight shimmering in her hair. A smile swept across her beautiful face as she asked, “So, you missed me a little, huh?”
“More than a little.” I stepped towards her as I admitted, “Can’t remember ever missing anyone so much.”
“If it makes you feel any better, I missed you, too.” She placed her palm on my chest as she whispered, “It was hard not getting to see you, but I know a way you can make it up to me.”
“Oh yeah?”
“Um-hmm.”
She eased up on her tiptoes and pressed her mouth against mine. As soon as our lips touched, sparks flew and the world just seemed to fade away. There were no thoughts of ambushes or wounded brothers. It was just me and her, and I never wanted the moment to end. We’d barely gotten started when Frankie pulled back, and with lust-filled eyes asked, “How long can you stay?”
“As long as you want me to.”
Her smile returned as she reached down and took my hand in hers, leading me into the house. Once she closed and locked the door, we crept into her bedroom. She’d barely closed the door when our mouths met once again. Her lips were warm and soft, and each swirl of her tongue made the blood rush straight to my cock. I’d been AWOL for days. I needed to take it slow and show her how much I’d missed having her in my arms, but damn. I wanted her so fucking bad it hurt and having her hands on me wasn’t helping matters.
Thankfully, Frankie was feeling the same burning need I was feeling. Her eyes never left mine as she reached for the hem of my shirt and eased it over my head. Knowing the boys were in the house, I looked down at her and asked, “You sure about this?”
“Oh, yeah. I’m sure.” She pulled her nightgown over her head, exposing her perfect, round breasts, and that’s all it took. I was done. I had to have her. I lifted her into my arms and carried her over to the bed, carefully lowering her down onto the mattress. As I lay down next to her, she whispered, “We have to be quiet.”
“Um-hmm.” I lowered my mouth to her shoulder and began trailing kisses along her neck and collar bone. She reached for me, pulling me towards her as I lowered my mouth to her breast. “You going to be able to manage quiet?”
Heavy breaths and low moans filled the room as I raked my tongue against her nipple. Her head fell back, and with her eyes closed, she mumbled, “Oh, God.”
“Yeah, didn’t think so.”
Goosebumps prickled across her skin as my fingers worked their way across her abdomen, through the waistband of her black panties. A small whimper escaped her throat as my hand trailed further down between her legs. I lowered my mouth to her ear as my fingertips grazed across her center and whispered, “Do you have any idea how much I’ve missed touching you?”