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I pulled out a sky blue bralette with pretty, delicate lace down the back and decorative straps that made my boobs look fuller. I also found a pair of silky black panties in the bag too and shook my head with a smile.
“Rooster, you know I’ve been shot, right?”
He hummed. “I’m aware.”
“Sexy underwear doesn’t exactly look good with bandages.”
“I mean, in that case, it looks like you have no choice but to go commando.”
I wheezed a laugh then broke off with a gasp at the contraction of my ribs.
“Rooster, you asshole, I’ve told you. Don’t make me laugh.”
I heard the tread of his boots on the linoleum as he stepped closer, followed a moment later by his tall silhouette against the privacy curtain.
“If you’re having trouble, I’m always happy to lend a helping hand.”
I shoved the curtain aside and placed a hand on my hip. Standing barefoot before him, wearing only a very thin hospital gown, I felt vulnerable around Rooster’s heavy biker boots, black jeans, and black leather jacket. But I never felt scared when I was around him. Not like I’d been scared of Jed.
Rooster said that Jed had packed up and shipped out earlier this week. When I asked why he had a sudden change of heart, Rooster simply shrugged and wouldn’t say anything more. I knew he’d done something to drive Jed out of town for good. But I also knew he wouldn’t tell me in order to protect me.
“The doctor said no strenuous activity,” I pointed out. “Which included sex.”
“Who said anything about sex?” Rooster countered. “I’m just helping my girlfriend get dressed.”
He scooped up my bra with one fingertip from the edge of the bag where I’d dropped it.
“Turn around.”
I shot him anI know what you’re doinglookbefore I turned my back to him. Rooster untied my hospital gown, his knuckles brushing my spine as he worked. Slowly, he skimmed his hands over my shoulders, pushing the gown down and letting it drop to the floor. When he inched closer, I was tempted to lean back against him, pull his arms around me, to hell with the doctor’s orders.
Rooster’s fingers skimmed over the bandage at my side, mapping the gauze, tracing the tape holding it all in place. Gradually, his fingers moved higher, gliding up my ribs, over my breasts with a gentle, appreciative squeeze. I tipped my head back against his shoulder, turning my face into the curve of his neck with a slow, lazy kiss because we had all the time in the world.
“Lift your arms over your head,” Rooster murmured.
I obeyed, wincing at the movement. He pulled the bra on, adjusting the lace in the back. Then he reached around my front, smoothing the straps over the top of my breasts. A needy ache began to burn low in my belly, even though I knew there was no way I could relieve it without causing myself considerable pain.
Rooster nuzzled at my earlobe, pressing a kiss to my bare shoulder.
“Panties next.”
Maintaining my grip on his hand, I reached for the panties and passed them to him. He slid them up over my legs, over my hips. He flattened the broad heat of his palm over my belly, pulling our bodies together until my back was against his chest. His leather jacket was warm on my skin and his belt buckle nudged against my spine.
I turned in the circle of Rooster’s arms, sneaking my fingers under the hem of his shirt. But he caught my wrists and shook his head.
“Doctor’s orders, remember?”
I scowled up at him playfully.
“Aren’t you supposed to be the bad boy who breaks all the rules?”
He chuckled softly. “Not when it comes to your safety, sweetheart.”
Rooster continued helping me get dressed, being infuriatingly respectful in a disrespectful way—feeling me up under my t-shirt, ghosting his fingers between my thighs when he zipped up my jeans. But he never took it any further than that. I couldn’t even be annoyed with him when he kissed my cheek and curled his hand around mine.
“Let’s get out of here.”
When we stepped into the parking lot, a burst of applause, whoops, and cheers split the air as the Alpha Riders greeted me. They were perched on their bikes, lined up by the curb. I blew a kiss to them in return. I was so relieved to see Rooster had support throughout this whole ordeal. And it warmed my heart to see them welcome me as Rooster’s girl.
