him up.
When I walked past Colby, he leaned down
close and whispered, “I’ve never been more turned on in my life.” I
looked up at him eyes wide. He winked making my insides melt. I
walked into the kitchen to get my drink and a wet rag so Jasper
could wipe the blood off his face.
I threw the rag at him.
“Okay fine. You can keep the job, but I’m telling you
now , I will be
making frequent stops and if I don’t like what I see you will be
quitting.” I rolled my eyes, but then I shouldn’t expect anything
less. I was more surprised at how lenient Jack was being about the
whole thing. I thought for sure he would be the one to threaten my
life if I didn’t quit.
“ Alright, how about a game
of rummy?” Jack suggested.
“ I need a fucking drink.”
Jasper pulled a beer from the fridge, popped the cap, and downed
half the bottle. I stifled my laugh and took my seat back at the
table.
After five games of rummy, an empty beer
case, and an empty liquor bottle I was done for. Jasper and Jaxson
retreated to their rooms while Declan and Jack took the spare
rooms. Colby crashed on the couch. I decided to head outside and
get some air.
Having Jack
back , made my
family feel whole again. Spending the day together and just goofing
around brought back some of the best memories I had. I sat on the
steps unable to unscrew the smile from my face. Today was turning
out to be one of the best days ever. The front door creaked open
and I looked over my shoulder to see Colby step out. “Sneaking
out?”
“ No. I heard you come out
here and wanted to make sure everything
was alright. Didn’t want you trying to take off in your condition.”
I scooted over so he could sit down next to me on the step. He took
the cigarette from my hand and held it up in front of him. “This is
new.”
“ I only have one or two
when I drink,” I confessed.
“ Do they know?” he
gestured over his shoulder.
“ No and I’d like to keep
it that way.”
He smiled before he took a puff and handed
it back to me. “So what’s going on?”
“ Nothing, just needed some
air.” The look on his face said he didn’t believe me. “No, really,
everything’s great. I mean today was amazing.” He gave me a half
smile and I had to turn my head so he wouldn’t see me blush. He
stood up and held his hand out for me. I put out the cigarette and
took his hand. He went to pull me off the steps but I hesitated. I
pointed down at my bare feet. He turned around and bent slightly so
I could hop on his back.
He carried me over to the back of his pick
up and told me to hop in. I swung my legs over the back end and
then watched as his strong muscles pulled himself up and over. He
opened up a chest in the back and pulled out a blanket, spreading
it out on the bed of the truck. He then lay down on the blanket
resting his hands behind his head. I followed his lead and lay down
next to him, resting my head on his arm. We stared up at the stars,
just watching the night pass. “I missed you,” he said, catching me
off guard.
I closed my eyes, thinking I imagined it.
“Alex,” he whispered softly against my cheek, sending goose bumps
down my entire body. His hand reached underneath my chin and he
pulled my face up to meet his. I opened my eyes to find him gazing
dreamily into mine. His lips brushed softly against mine, causing
me to lose all my nerve. I reached up behind his neck and pulled
him closer to me. Before I knew what was happening he was tugging
at my shirt to take it off. I knew we both had a little too much to
drink tonight, but I didn’t care. I wanted this. I wanted him.
He sat up to take off his shirt and then his
lips were crashing back into mine. I yanked him down on top of me
wanting to feel his hot skin against mine. I traced the skull
tattoo on his side. He shivered and pressed himself into me. His
hands worked up and down my sides driving me insane. I let out a
small moan as his lips trailed down my neck and across my shoulder.
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