He took my face in his hands and kissed me with so much emotion it reached into my soul, and the healing process started. I lost myself in the taste of his lips, their familiarity, and how perfectly he kissed me. I never wanted him to stop.
But we needed to, for a while.
“Will you be leaving after supper?” I nibbled his bottom lip, careful to avoid where I cut it with my nail. Jeez, I felt terrible about that too.
“Silly woman. You’re not getting rid of me that fast.” He squeezed my ass. “I want you to reconsider going back to Fargo with me. If Stein is in the area, I don’t want my girls anywhere near him. If you say no, then I’m staying here.”
“But I thought you were going to Minot, and what about Nova’s school?”
“I’m delaying the run because my family comes first.” He kissed my nose. “Nova’s in the second grade. Will missing a few days be detrimental to her future. The kid is already brilliant.”
“Wow, okay.” My heart fluttered and I tingled down low. “What about my job?”
“Your safety is more important. I’m sure Storm and Art would agree.”
“I’m sure you’re right.”
“We could leave after supper.” He massaged the back of my neck. “I’d have to pick up Piper at the compound. Just think how jealous Lady M would be if Piper met Nova first.”
“Oh, you’re bad.”
“Even one night would be good, just to ensure all is secure here.” He made an excellent point. “By the way, I know about your slashed tire.”
“Of course, you do.” I shook my head. “Storm told you, didn’t he?”
“He did. But there wasn’t concrete evidence pointing to who might have done it. We can exclude Stein since he only found out where you are Saturday night.”
“Yeah, I thought about him being to blame, but he’s not a criminal, just a gambler.”
“You’d be surprised what someone will do to get what they want.” He hiked his brow.
“I suppose. So if I agree to go to Fargo, where would we stay? I don’t want to stay on the farm and definitely not at the club.”
“You’d stay with me.”
“You have your own place?” I was shocked.
“Of course I do, but we can stay at a hotel if you want.”
“You have your own house?”
“Why do you sound so surprised?” He shot me a panty-melting smile. “Just see it, then you can decide where you want to stay.”
“Okay, I suppose I can do that.”
“Good. So you’re okay with going to Fargo for a couple of days?”
“I’m more than okay with it.” I looped my arms around his neck and pulled him toward me. “Don’t you know how much I need to be with you?”
“I didn’t want to assume anything.”
“Since when, Mr. Cocky?”
“Since I lost you and only just got you back. I mean,ifI have you back.”
Rather than reply, I sealed my lips to his and kissed him for all I was worth. I would’ve loved to take him to my bedroom but not with Nova upset and probably cursing me in her pillow.
“Do you want to help me in the kitchen?” I wiggled my eyebrows suggestively.