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“Maven,” he groans back. “Listen to me and hear me, yeah?”
I nod.
“After the shit I went through in foster care, I told myself that I would never risk bringing a child into this world to face that shitshow. Between my time in the Army and my life now, I can’t risk it. I won’t.” He flashes a sad smile. “But Coop has already made me an uncle, and I’m sure that Ace and Shades, hell, maybe even Preacher, will make me an uncle a few more times over. I’m good, babe. Being surrounded by the next generation is enough for me. More than enough.”
“You’re young,” I say again as if it’s some kind of spell that might keep me and my heart safe. “You might, probably will, change your mind at some point.” My heart slams against my chest in anticipation of the inevitable.
“Maven, trust that I know my own mind, my wants and needs the same way I trust that you know yours.”
“You’re right, and I’m sorry.”
“I know. All I’m saying is that if either of us changes our mind, there are options. Let’s not borrow problems right now when things are going so well between us.”
To punctuate his point, Wilder pushes his pelvis against my backside so I can feel the chubby springing to life against my ass.
“Does this mean you want me here again, in your bed?”
I nod. “I wouldn’t say no.”
He laughs, and the sound reverberates against my body, leaving a delicious wake of shivers up and down my spine. “That’s good enough for me. For now.”
“You say that now, but I think you might change your mind soon. Very soon.”
I smile when I feel him freeze around me, his mind probably racing to figure out what I’m about to request of him. “I’m listening.”
“Good because it’s serious. Really serious. Some might even say it’s life and death kind of serious.”
His brows dip in confusion. “All right, babe, you’re kind of freaking me out. What the fuck?”
I bite back and smile and cup one side of his face. “I need clothes. And a bunch of other stuff since it’s all ruined.”
After a beat, Wilder’s shoulders relax, and a smile splits his handsome face. “Funny. You nearly made me have a panic attack because you need to go to the fucking mall?”
“The mall?” My tone is incredulous, and I shake my head. “Not at all. There are a few stores I like, and I can dip into my savings for a few wardrobe staples.”
He lets out a long, put-upon sigh. “If you really need to go shopping, we can do it tomorrow when the bakery closes.”
I hear his words, but I’m no fool. I’m sure he absolutely does not want to go shopping.
“So, what’s the problem?”
It’s easier, better, to face this difference head-on. I quirk a brow and grin. “I’m willing to go by myself if it’s that big of a deal to you.”
“Yeah, I’ll bet you are, but that’s not an option.”
I push away from him and sit up, arms folded over my bare chest.
“Don’t do me any favors, Wilder. I need this. It’s not some whim or a way to waste away a few hours. All of my things got destroyed.”
“I know,” he sighs and shakes his head before his chin drops to his chest. “It’s just that I like you so much better in nothing at all.”
His words catch me off guard and surprise a laugh out of me. “Sorry, but the food inspectors might object to a naked uniform.”
“Assholes,” he grunts, and I laugh again. “Tomorrow, after your shift, we’ll go shopping. Cool?”
Very. I nod. “Works for me.” I lean forward and press a kiss to his mouth that starts the fire all over again, and soon enough, I’m on top of Wilder, riding his cock to another orgasm.
And then another.
