Dammit, I wanted to stay right here in bed with my Roja forever. She was my future…mi vida. I wanted it all with her, marriage, a home of our own, and kids.
After losing one woman I loved and a baby, I didn’t want to take life for granted. I didn’t want to waste another precious day.
I dropped a kiss on her nose. “I gotta get up. I’m probably running late.”
She made a pouty face, so I kissed her again in an attempt to comfort her.
“I’ll be okay,” she told me through the kiss. “It’s just one day.” She took me leaving a lot better than I did.
“You’re staying at the club.” I braced for some pushback.
She sighed. “I figured.”
“It’s only one night. I need to know you’re safe while I’m gone.” I stroked her temple with my thumb. If her fucked up father hadn’t contacted her after serving time for murdering her mom, I wouldn’t ask this of her. I’d never leave her vulnerable with that whack job roaming the streets.
Understanding swept across her beautiful face. “You’re worried about my dad, aren’t you?”
Was she a mind reader?
“Fuck yeah, I am. I don’t want to take any chances after what happened with the Hunters.”
She caressed my cheek, dark eyes boring into my soul. Calming it. Give me peace that she was in fact, okay.
I exhaled in relief. Grateful she didn’t put up a fight. “Thank you.” I pecked her lips. “Now, we need to get a move on.” I pulled out of her.
She rolled off the bed and stood. “I like when you’re bossy with me, big guy.”
I swatted her ass. “Get dressed.”
She tittered, prancing to the bathroom.
We were outside the clubhouse saying goodbye for the third fucking time. Except this time was different.Iwas different. Guilt didn’t torment me the way it had a couple of months ago.
“Will you be okay,mi vida?” I whispered into her ear, holding her close. Nobody needed to hear the endearment. It was only for Tara’s ears. “I promise I’m coming back.” I filled my nose with the scent of her strawberry and vanilla body wash.
She squeezed me tighter. “I’ll be here. Just be careful.”
“I will.” I pulled back, cradled her face, and planted my lips on hers. Regretfully, this kiss would have to last us until tomorrow evening.
It didn’t bother me that my brothers were watching. I needed them to see how much Tara meant to me so they would protect her with their life. I trusted Storm and the club to keep her safe. I knew I had nothing to worry about. Claiming Roja at Storm’s party sealed the club’s loyalty to her, but fuck if I worried about her safety anyway.
A throat cleared,Raul. “It’s time.”
Tara and I released each other at the same time. “I’ll call you when I get checked in at our hotel.” I studied her face. I hated leaving her like this. Hated. It.
She smiled, looking adorable with a flushed face. “You don’t have to. I know you’re working and with them...” She nodded toward my brothers.
She was turned on. I could tell by her dilated eyes.
I had a semi, so I was sure she was wet.
I didn’t want to go. Would I always be this way with her? Pussy whipped? Abso-fucking-lutely. Proud of it too.
“I’ll call you.” I pinched her chin and moved in for one more taste.
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