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The driver grinned. "Hey, there. I have a couple of packages for Grace Murphy."
"She's here. I'll take that one."
Taking the heavy package from the driver, he turned to see Quinn standing at the ready in case he was needed. They had each other's six. Always. He handed the box to Quinn, then followed the driver out to the truck for two more boxes.
He neared the house, and Quinn came out and took one of the boxes. As they neared the door he said to Quinn, "Can you install a peephole in the front door?"
"Can do."
"I appreciate it."
He set the boxes on the counter and watched Grace eagerly slice open the boxes with a utility knife. She chuckled. "It's like Christmas morning, except I know what's in here and I'm still excited."
He and Quinn chuckled. He glanced at Quinn, "Let's get the spare bed set up."
34
Grace finished dressing for the party. She wore a long flowy white skirt with a soft blue sleeveless blouse. Checking the mirror once more she took a deep breath and left the bedroom. Truth be told, she was tired. Sid was too. He'd fallen asleep on top of the bed while she was in the shower. When she came out of the shower and found him sleeping peacefully, she wanted to climb up next to him and sleep too. Instead, she sadly kissed his temple and rubbed his back. "You have to get ready for the party, sweetheart." She crooned.
His eyes opened slowly, a grin spread his lips and he reached out and pulled her tightly to him. "Sleep with me."
She giggled. "I'd love nothing more. But, I promised Jace we'd be there early to set up."
He sighed heavily. Kissing her ear softly he groaned. "I'm getting old Grace. Today damned near took its toll."
She giggled. "I can feel it too. Moving is not for the faint of heart. And, we had hardly anything to move. Until your things arrive from home."
"Yep. And, between now and then, we have a ton of things to do. First order of business, run the bikers out of town."
She laughed. "It sounds so easy when you say it like that."
Lying close together, his chuckle vibrated through her body. His lips kissed the back of her neck, then he sighed. "Okay. I'm jumping in the shower. I meant to join you in yours, but..."
She laughed. "I was hoping you would. We could christen the shower."
He rolled off the bed. "I love the way you think. We'll absolutely do that."
She watched her tired man slog his way to the shower. If they had more time, she'd absolutely join him.
On a deep breath, she rose and padded out to the kitchen. She pulled Chiefy's travel bowl from her little cupboard, and a little baggy of dog food in case she needed a snack. Chiefy laid on her bed in the kitchen, but she watched everything going on. She was a smart girl, she knew Grace was packing up for a little foray. Her tail thumped a couple of times.
Grace rummaged in the bedroom closet, promising herself she'd finish unpacking things tomorrow. Then they were going down to get Sid's things from his bungalow and get him moved into this house.
The shower shut off and she glanced at the clock on the stove. They had about thirty minutes to get down there. Her stomach quelled and she pressed her hand to her belly. Hopefully this would work. Hopefully, the bikers would get wind of what was happening and just leave town without issues. They had made themselves unwanted here. They likely did that everywhere they went.
Sid strutted down the hall toward her, a sexy smile on his face. He wore khaki shorts and a white button-down Hawaiian shirt. He looked handsome as ever, but tropical and warm too. She turned to face him as he reached her. She kissed his lips. "Hmm, you smell good."
He chuckled. "So do you. Should we skip tonight? I've gotten my second wind."
She laughed. "Oh, I think you'd get that wind knocked out of you by Jace if we skipped. After all he's done for us."
Sid groaned. "You're right." He kissed her again. This time it was soft and slow and sexy. Their tongues danced together, their bodies pressed tightly to each other. She loved the way they felt together. They fit together like puzzle pieces.
He squeezed her to him for the warmest hug she'd ever felt in her life. He meant it. She hugged him right back. His lips opened to say something, but he halted, swallowed, then nodded once. The realization that he was so touched he couldn't say anything floored her. It also made her eyes water. She inhaled deeply and sniffed lightly as her nose tingled.
She stepped back again, and let out the breath she'd taken in a whoosh. "Okay. That was deep."
He nodded. "I love you, Grace."
