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I’m just outside the room when I hear the girls giggling. Quietly, I glimpse in and see my Maddie put her hands to her belly, holding it while leaning back on the sofa with tears streaming down her cheeks.
“Okay, okay, seriously, I want to know how serious it’s gotten with War,” Ava asks.
“Um, I guess we are just getting to know one another,” Maddie replies.
“Come on. Spill,” Vi leans into her and hugs her close. “We just want to make sure you are good with everything. I know that this all happened really fast for you.”
“I’m good. War is sweet. He is being very careful with me,” Maddie answers, then drops her eyes to her lap. “Can I ask you guys something about War?”
“Sure. Not sure how much help we’ll be. He is a pretty private guy. I can tell you he is loyal and dedicated to the Satan’s Pride,” Vi replies.
“Does he have a lot of girlfriends?” Maddie asks.
Vi and Ava look at one another. Ava is the first to speak, “He has had his fair share of woman, Maddie. He’s not a saint and I can honestly say that since he met you, and I mean met you at the studio, I have not seen him with anyone else.”
“Oh, okay.” Maddie shifts in her seat. “I am not sure he really wants me. He kisses me and stuff, but he hasn’t…” Her voice falters and she goes silent.
Vi takes her hand, “Listen here, he does want you. I know that look when a guy wants his woman. He is probably giving you some time to get used to all the changes.” She smiles and continues. “I think that’s really sweet of him.”
Maddie looks at them both then rushes through her next words. “I don’t want him to stop and he keeps stopping.” The look of pure confusion on her face says it all. “Maybe I’m doing it wrong.” It comes out as more of a question than a statement.
I listen to the words coming out of her mouth and am shocked that she would think I don’t want her. Here I am trying to move slow to not spook her. Well, this changes everything. I was worried I was moving too fast for her.
“Honey, you are doing nothing wrong. You can try making it a special night with you making the first move. I know it can be a little intimidating, but you can put on something special, light some candles, and maybe play him one of your songs. The man loves how you sing,” Ava says.
“I don’t know if I can do sexy,” Maddie says as she bites her lower lip.
I’ve heard enough. I enter the room, making enough noise to make the ladies aware that I am back. “Hey lovelies.” I walk over to my girl and kiss her soundly on the mouth. No mistaking from that kiss that I want her. “Hello, Kitten, have you been behaving yourself?” I tease her and squeeze her close to me.
Ava struggles to get off the sofa, “Of course we have been. What could happen here with our guard dog stationed outside?” She makes a fist and points her thumb to the door leading out to the terrace where I notice Cris standing at attention.
“Is Orion coming to pick me up?” Vi asks. She has definitely not been herself lately. There is hesitancy in her words. She’s normally so vivacious.
“No, Cris is going to drop you off,” I say. I motion to Cris and wait for him to get close enough before I say, “Take Ava and Vi home. You do a walk through before you leave them if the guys aren’t there. You understand?”
I make sure we have eye contact and he sees the seriousness of my expression without raising my tone. I don’t want our ladies freaking about anything until Guard is ready. He is our leader and I trust him.
“Got it.” Cris nods his head and I can tell he understands the severity of the situation. He has come a long way as a prospect and has served us well. When things calm down, I plan to call for a vote to get him fully patched in. He has given us everything and has always put the club first.
“Hey, War, just want to let you know that we have packed up the other boxes you asked for and are delivering them here tomorrow morning. I also made arrangements for Rod to come out here to give you an estimate on the recording studio,” Cris says.
“Thanks, Cris. I appreciate you taking the lead on that,” I tell him proudly.
“I’ve left two sets of plans on the kitchen table. Have a look. Risk put them together and says he’ll do the finishing work but prefers that Rod does the structure.” Cris walks to the front door, then addresses the ladies. “Ava, Vi, I’ll bring the car closer. I don’t want you tripping, Ava. Guard would have my head.” He saunters out the door. Ava giggles and Vi rolls her eyes.
“That man is awesome. If I didn’t love Orion so much, I would have a go at him,” Vi adds.
I hear the sound of an angel laughing as I look at Maddie, whose pink lips are wide with giggles. I have never witnessed a more heavenly site. I gather her closer in my arms and kiss her nose. “You’re beautiful,” I state simply.
Eleven
Take the Lead, Maddie
Maddie
The rest of our day consisted of quiet time. We threw on some movies and lounged about on the couch. It didn’t go unnoticed that I hummed along to every theme song that played. War says it’s cute; I bobbed my head and tapped my fingers in time with the beat. I’m happy; I feel like my old self. The only other time I have ever been this content was when I was singing or when I slept in War's arms. Those were also the times when I felt most beautiful.
As the last movie come to an end, War asks, “What do you feel like for dinner?” A casual arm is draped across my shoulders. I twist to look up at him. I love those eyes and those soft lips. I can't help myself and lean in to kiss him; I want to feel his lips on mine. I take my time, exploring how soft yet firm his lip feels and taste. I want him to take over and take us both to ecstasy. How do I let him know I’m ready to take to bed and fully explore one another? It feels so right. I can't help myself and moan with need.
