The next day brought us both a much-needed break.
After sleeping until almost noon, I called and checked in with the boys. All was clear, so I decided to spend the day with Raelyn. She ordered some takeout, and we spent the afternoon watching movies.
Later that night, we crawled into her bed, and it wasn’t long before Rae had snuggled up next to me with her head on my chest. She hadn’t been lying there long when she whispered, “I like being with you.”
“That’s good because I’m not planning on going anywhere.”
“Good.” She grew silent, and I was beginning to think she’d drifted off to sleep when she glanced up at me and said, “I never meant for this to happen. It just did.”
“This?”
“You and me.” Unable to look at me, her eyes drifted to my chest as she admitted, “I tried to keep things casual, but it’s too hard. I like you too much, and now I’m falling for you, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it.”
“I hate to break it to ya, babe, but this thing between us is anything but casual.”
“So are you feeling the same way?”
“I’m not going anywhere, Rae. And if I have anything to say about it, neither are you.”
I didn’t give her a chance to respond.
Instead, I lifted my hand up to the back of her neck and pulled her to me as I pressed my mouth to hers. Rae’s lips were warm and soft, and each swirl of her tongue made the blood rush straight to my cock. It wasn’t long before I reached for the hem of her panties.
Rae had me tangled up in ways I never dreamed possible, and I found it hard to believe that she didn’t know the effect she had on me.
But I spent the rest of the night making sure she finally understood.
The following morning, I woke to the sounds of Rae shuffling around her bedroom. I opened one eye and watched as she slipped on her jeans. She looked so damn beautiful I couldn't resist saying, "Hey, you. Get back in bed."
"I wish I could." She sat down just long enough to put on her shoes. "I'm supposed to meet my mother."
"I didn't realize it was that late."
"It's still pretty early. It's not even eleven yet." She sounded hopeful when she added, "You wanna tag along? I'm sure she’d love to meet you."
"I appreciate the invite, but I can't swing it today." I sat up in the bed and tossed the covers back. "I've gotta run by my place to grab a few things, and then I have to get over to the clubhouse."
"About that. How are things going with all that?"
I pulled on my boxers and asked, "Something on your mind, babe?"
"Just wondering how long I'm going to have to deal with my little shadow." She motioned her head towards the window. "He's been here for days."
"He's there for your safety."
"But my safety has never been an issue before," she pushed. "What's changed?"
"You're with me now." I stepped in front of her and slipped my arms around her waist, pulling her close. "And that changes everything."
"Okay, but—"
"No, buts." I leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. "It's his job to make sure you stay out of harm's way, and that's what he's going to do."
"Whatever you say, boss."
"Boss, huh?" I chuckled. "I like the sound of that."
"You would."
She gave me a playful shove, then finished getting dressed. After Raelyn grabbed her purse and keys, I followed her downstairs and out to her car. She opened the door and was about to get inside, when she looked back at me and asked, "Are you sure I can't talk you into coming with me?"
"Afraid not."
"Well, it's on you if I don't make it out of there alive."
She laughed, then closed the door and waved at me.
Seconds later, she was backing out of the parking lot and heading into traffic. Once she was gone, I got on my bike, and Fritz, Davies' replacement, followed as I rode out to my place. Fritz came inside and waited while I took a hot shower and changed into some clean clothes.
After I made us both some coffee, I gathered up extra clothes and threw them into my saddlebags. Once I had everything I needed, we headed over to the clubhouse. I don't know exactly what spurred the feeling, but I knew there was trouble the second Fritz and I pulled through the gate.
We both parked and were walking towards the front door when Jagger came charging out with Shotgun and several of the other brothers following close behind. They all looked frantic as they rushed towards Shotgun's SUV. I was about to ask them what the hell was going on when Hawk called out to us. "Sophie's office is on fire!"