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“Sweet girl, you’re killin’ me here.”
She let a throaty laugh bubble free from that perfect little mouth. “The food is going to burn. Better check on it, babe.”
Babe? Why did that softly spoken word make my groin tingle?
“Shit!” I cursed, worried that I ruined dinner. I didn’t. I managed to get everything off the heat in time and carried the food inside.
We sat across from one another as I served us each a heaping plate, digging into my own with zeal. The fresh air always seemed to increase my appetite.
I froze when I heard the sexiest, most sinful moan as it escaped Charlotte’s mouth. She was chewing on asparagus and potato, her expression pure bliss.
“This is heaven, Mack. Soooo good.”
Fuck. There went my dick again. The traitorous fucker twitched in my jeans, hinting that I needed to come. Yeah, knew that already, but no club girl would have that pleasure. As I stared at Charlotte, I knew she was the only woman I wanted to hear scream my name.
And she’d be screaming it too. No doubt about that.
THE REST OF THE EVENINGplayed out like a date. I hadn’t been on one in decades, but I couldn’t help the comparison. Charlotte checked on Sophie, giving her a quick call to say goodnight, and then settled next to me on the couch.
I flipped on the television, and she snuggled into my right side, far more comfortable than I would have thought before today. Maybe I was a fool for thinking this could turn into something because I didn’t hesitate to slip an arm around her, nearly sighing with contentment when she rested her head on my shoulder.
How did this happen? Yesterday, I had only admired her from afar, determined to keep my distance. Tonight, I was practically claiming Charlotte. At the very least, hoping for another kiss. Like I was some horny teenager eager to wet my dick.
How the hell did she bring out that carnal side in me?
It was more than simple attraction. The way we spoke to one another, how we felt each other’s emotions, it implied a connection that was more than skin deep. I’d only experienced that once in my life, with Pete’s mother. To tell the truth, this fucking scared the shit out of me. I was too old to promise Charlotte a damn thing and I didn’t think I could lose someone else I loved the way I’d loved Patty.
This was a mistake.
I didn’t move, though. Even with the internal debate, I didn’t want to pull away.
Charlotte released a soft sigh, tilting her head up. “I can hear those wheels churning inside your brain. You’re far too analytical, Mack. Tonight doesn’t have to mean more than two friends pushing aside their worries.”
Friends? Fuck no. I didn’t want to be friends. I wanted to be her lover, the man she turned to when she needed release.
“I don’t think I can just be friends with you, Charlotte,” I admitted. “And that’s a problem.”
“Because of your club and obligations as president?”
I didn’t think she’d understand, but she surprised me. “Yes.” There were more reasons, but I let her think that was it.
“I get it, Mack. I’m young. I have a kid. You’re the president of a motorcycle club. There’s women ready to give you what you want any time of the day.”
I didn’t respond to that. She could draw her own conclusions. That would be easier than telling her that I was a messed up old fool with a tragic past and far too many regrets.
“I think we should call it a night. If we don’t, we’ll end up kissing again and I wouldn’t want to stop.”
Fuck. She was right. Again.
“Okay. Let me show to your room.”
Charlotte pulled away, immediately taking all her warmth with her, and stood.
I reached for her hand, wrapping my fingers around hers, giving them a light squeeze. She reciprocated, and I knew she wasn’t upset. We were both mature enough to understand that going any further meant we’d take this to the next level. Something neither of us seemed ready to dive into yet.
Okay, maybe Charlotte hesitated far less than I did.
She didn’t realize this, but I was protecting her from life in the club, the danger and violence, and my grumpy, difficult ass. I didn’t want to add more to the overwhelming pile of shit she had to sort through.
