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“It’s best you read it for yourself. Just know he doesn’t know I found this or that I came here to give it to you. I’m hoping I can beg for forgiveness since I damn sure didn’t get permission.” I winked. She took the letter.
“Okay, but can we make plans while you’re in Dallas? I’ve missed you?” she reached for my hand and squeezed.
“I’m heading back. I need to be somewhere,” I lied, though I planned to spend the night in Shreveport.
“Okay, well, thanks for dropping this off. Keep in touch,” she frowned a little and my heart pinged over, disappointing her.
“Hope to see you around, Bridget,” I said, and walked away, whistling.
I could have mailed the damn letter. We’ve known where Bridget was this whole time, but I wanted to see her. After what went down in the Garden District, I wanted to be sure she was okay. Whatever demons she had in New Orleans had vanished. I felt lighter.
Chapter 31
Bridget Ivy
I sat on the couch holding the envelope Taz just delivered. It was surreal seeing him standing there. The front of the envelope had nothing written on it.. I tore the envelope open and pulled out a letter. My stomach fluttered wildly, like the butterflies were on crack.
Ivy,
I know that’s not what you go by, but hell, I feel like the vines of your memory are choking my heart. It's late and I’ve had a lot of whiskey and I’m missing the fuck out of you. I used to write to my family when I was away at school and maybe it's muscle memory, but it feels good to talk about this even if it's to myself and I’ll tear this up after I’m done.
I’ve never said I love you to anyone and though it made me nervous, it felt right. You not saying it back still crushes me. I’m a selfish prick, I know, but I usually get what I want. But not you. Not the light that came into my life unexpectedly. I know you're grieving and maybe that’s why you couldn’t be with me. I’m so fucking sorry about your sister and hoping you got what needed.
I miss you. Fucking hell, I’m such a pussy. If my brothers saw this letter, there would be no end to how much shit they’d give me. Fuck it! I love you Bridget Ivy. I may not be the perfect man for you. I may do some crazy shit that isn’t legal. I may bring some baggage in the guise of my MC. But one thing I can be completely sure of and promise you is that I’ll love you always, even if it burns my soul up, even if it crashes me to the ground. I’ll put on a brave face and move on. It’s been six months of emptiness without you and maybe each day forward will help this hurt less.
Or maybe you can come back to me and we can start new. Come back to me, Ivy.
The letter ended, and I realized I’m crying. I wonder if Erik Anderson aka Loki, the Prez of the Valhalla Heathens, knew he was a poet, rough around the edges, but a poet all the same.
My heart raced and a nervous energy buzzed through my body. I got up and started moving.
Chapter 32
Bridget Ivy
It’s Monday and Ragnarök was closed. Taz confirmed Loki had been spending a lot of time in his office, even when the club wasn’t open. Taz let me in and Renee helped me glam up. I’m wearing my hair with several braids that meet at the center of my scalp where the rest was up in a high ponytail. I’ve got smokey eyes and fire engine red lipstick. Lacey garters affixed my stockings, sheer black, and to my thighs. I chose baby doll heels and a slinky black slip dress that touched the top of my thighs. The bikini panties matched. I wanted him to purr.
The Valkyrie Room lights were dim except for the spotlight on the stage engulfing the pole. Hitting the remote andLove is a Bitchby Two Feet started and the sultry pace helped me move. Dancing wasn’t my jam, as I’d always felt awkward when I tried, but I shake the negative thoughts and just think about how sexy Loki had always made me feel. I’ve loosened up asRiverby Bishop Briggs boomed out of the speakers next. I gelled with the song and lose myself as I grabbed the pole and leaned back and almost fell, seeing Loki staring at me. How long had he been here? I wondered nervously? I concentrate so I don’t lose my flow, taking extra care to sway my hips even more. The song ended, and he didn’t move from his spot. Prince’s songCreambegan, and I grabbed the pole. Letting go of my weight just enough to spin around. I’m dizzy and I paused long enough to settle. The lyrics rang out, “cream, get on top,” when I felt his hands lifting me up and I let go as he carried me to the back of the stage. He put me down and pushed me back, hitting the wall behind me. There was enough light to see his gorgeous face.
I stared into those fucking blue eyes of his and was about to speak when he said, “you lost?”
“I’m found,”
He looked at me for several heartbeats and I caught my breath when he moved into me and glided his nose up my neck, causing me to lean and arch so he had better access. My hands were on his upper arms as he picked me up and kisses me possessively. I wrapped my.legs around him and pulled him in closer.
I stopped the kiss and whispered, “I love you!”
Loki flashed me a smile and nipped my jaw with his teeth as he licked down my neck. He reached back to my thigh and guided it down to the floor, and I stood. He gave me a wicked smile as he turned me to the wall and grabbed my ponytail. Pulling my head back with one hand while the other skimmed my body until he was circling my clit with a divine pressure that already had the sensations building. My nipples were pebbled, and I moaned loudly, unable to rein it in. He doesn’t stop until I exploded all over his fingers. He licked them as he released my hair. I tried to spin around so I could go to my knees, but he stopped me. I paused as he pushed his pants down and stepped out of them. His cock glistened in the lighting as he pulled my panties down so they fell to the floor. He angled my hips so my ass was sticking out and he leaned down and kissed, licked, and gently bit my flesh. Goosebumps scattered across my arms, we charged the surrounding air, and I’m so turned on I felt like I was going to implode. I screamed as he entered me in one quick motion. He grabbed my ponytail again and bit my neck.
“You and me, Ivy,” he chanted next to my ear.
“Always,” I groaned out. It’s too much, an intensity I’ve never felt before, but Loki wasn’t willing to let me fall as he grabbed me around the waist, anchoring me as his cock hit my core. The orgasm shattered me and I cried out his name. I balled up my hands against the wall as I felt his warmth.
I’m jelly, but Loki held me somehow, understanding I needed his support. I’m not sure how much time passed before he said, “let’s go home, Ivy.”
“Lead the way,” I smiled.
Epilogue, 2 months later
