“Again? All of them?” Sugar looked around the room.
“No, not all,” Tara replied. “Just eight this time.” She hugged Sugar, and I followed next.
“Where’s Markey?” I asked when I didn’t see him behind his mom.
“He stayed in Arizona.” Sugar sighed and shook her head. “I came home because Storm told me the lockdown was lifted. When did Cobra’s crew and the Soldiers leave?” She kissed Birdie on the head, then sat down.
“Five days ago.” Maddy stroked Birdie’s cheek. “It’s been quiet around here.”
It’d been gloriously quiet. Drew and I had spent every second we could steal together. Waking up in the morning and going to bed every night with him had been magnificent. Our demons remained silent when we were together. I guessed my unease was because he was out of town on a dangerous run. I doubted I’d ever get used to it or not fear for his well-being.
“How’s Mickey?” Tara asked. “Did you have a nice trip?”
Sugar smiled. “Mhmm. I practically melted. It was so hot, but it was good to catch up. Where’s Justin?”
“With Emilee,” I told her. “Tina’s in her bedroom. We’ve all been on edge since the guys left.”
“And how’s Ire?” Sugar tapped her nails on the table like she was nervous. “Storm told me he got his memory back. I’m so happy for you, though I was sure it’d come back.”
“He’s good. We’re great.” As I smiled, a roar of motorcycles had me flying out of my chair and out the door. I searched for my man. If he was in the back of the van again, I’d clobber him.
My heart leaped into my throat when I spotted him on his motorcycle. I charged toward him at full speed, not caring if I looked ridiculous. “You came back! You’re alive!” I jumped into his open arms, wrapping my legs around his waist.
He spanked my bottom as he hugged me. “Told you I would, baby. Gimme those delicious lips.”
I obeyed, desperate for a kiss. Relief and happiness flooded my veins. “I love you so much,” I muttered. “You’re okay, right?” I pulled back to inspect him. He was dirty, and there was a scratch on his elbow. “What happened?”
“Ava, you know I can’t tell you. It’s nothing. I’m in one piece. That’s all that matters.” He carried me toward the family unit.
“No church?” I looked back at the others.
“Nope. I’m all yours. Prez told us to be with our woman and family, so I’m following orders.”
“He’s the best prez.” I held on tightly to Drew and kissed his neck.
Instead of taking me to bed, we went into the bathroom. “I need to wash off the dirt. Wanna join me?”
“Just try to keep me away from you.”
He chuckled deep in his throat. “I love you, little warrior.”
We undressed each other, then made our way under the showerhead. Drew lowered to his knees in a worshiping manner. He licked my nipples and sucked them hungrily while I washed his hair, careful to not disturb his scar.
I dropped my head back as a wave of desire worked through me. “Harder.”
He groaned with my tit in his mouth, then increased his suction as he grabbed my bottom. Drew would probably forever handle me with care. I didn’t mind. If I asked for something different, like a little rough-and-naughty fucking, he gave it to me. All I had to do was let my needs be known.
I took one of his hands and put it between my legs to rub me into orgasmic bliss. A growl rumbled in his throat as I humped vigorously until my climax hit.
“Oh my gosh. I… I’m a…”
“About to come?”
“Yes!” I screamed, clamping down on his fingers and pricking his shoulders with my nails. “You are so amazing.” I went limp in his arms.
“And you’re so beautiful when I make you come.”
I giggled into his chest and lowered my hand to grip his dick. All week I’d thought about giving him a blow job. I’d never done it before, but I was curious. The only thing was Drew might not let me. He was on a mission to take things slow as molasses, always fearful of triggering me.