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He stepped closer. He smelled of leather, gasoline and the outdoors. Why on him did it smell so good? He grasped her hand, leading her up the steps to her porch. His silence this time was unnerving. He paused and tugged her flush against him. His finger touched her chin and tilted her up to look in his eyes.
“Tonight, with you, Remi, was more than I imagined. I can’t think of anything I want more than to walk in your house and spend the rest of the night showing you how much you mean to me. I also know you’re someone who considers all the angles and might need some time to think. I have a six am meeting in Bluff Creek I can’t miss. Baron, Regina, and I are meeting at the diner, but I’ll do whatever you want. It’s your choice.”
She was torn. Having him in her bed and waking up with him sounded wonderful but he was right. A lot had changed tonight. She was a planner. Someone who considered all the scenarios, and his early morning meeting gave her the excuse to have a little time to think.
“I loved everything about tonight. It was perfect, but I do need some time to think. So, how about you kiss me goodnight?”
She’d come to love seeing his lips stretch in a grin. His finger caressed down her cheek.
“That I can do.”
His lips claimed hers, having her regretting her decision to send him away tonight. Heat pooled and had her pressing her mound against him. He pulled away, chuckling.
“You are too much of a temptation. If you don’t get inside, I’ll forget I gave you a choice.”
War’s possessive words thrilled her even though she’d known he’d never do anything she didn’t consent to. His protective nature wouldn’t allow him to. She unlocked the door and stood in the doorway, gazing at the man she’d spent her lifetime wanting. It was hard to believe he was in front of her, and he craved her. He motioned her to shut and lock the door. She nodded and closed the door, locking it and leaning back against it. War’s steps echoed off the porch then his motorcycle rumbled. She was sure she’d replay the whole date and overthink every word and action but for now, she was enjoying how he made her feel treasured.
She didn’t turn on the lights as she walked through her house. For now, she didn’t want to share any part of War with her sisters. If they saw the lights on, they’d come to visit. If not, they’d leave her alone until morning. She’d have a little reprieve before deciding what she’d share, if anything. Before she’d had no problem sharing it all but tonight was different.
Chapter Eighteen
Remington finishedwiping down the area. It was the next to last item on the list Winnie had handed her when she’d arrived. Completing the tasks had given her plenty of time to reflect on the last month dating War. They’d spent a lot of time together growing and learning about each other. He’d learned her obsessively neat habits and had made sure he abided by her rules after she’d washed all his white t-shirts he’d dropped by the bed with a new pair of red panties she’d bought. When he had to wear a pink t-shirt to his meeting, he’d promised to pick up after himself.
She’d learned although he saw her as a fully capable woman, when they were together, he wanted to pay, open doors for her and always walked closest to the street. She might bitch and moan at him but secretly she was pleased. His protectiveness didn’t diminish her abilities. It let her know he cherished her. When he’d accompanied her on a skip because he wanted to know more about her job, he’d stepped back and followed her directions.
They hadn’t had a security job together. After they’d added another layer of questions and done a deep dive, three jobs had cancelled in the last two months. They’d been overwhelmed before, so she’d considered it a blessing. She’d been able to push off any of the interviews she’d been contemplating. Sarah and Scoop were still following trails but besides linking one of their survivor clients to him, it had been a dead end.
Once War got back in town, they planned on another group meeting with all the MC members and her and her sisters. They had to be missing something.
They’d had multiple meetings, and everyone was getting frustrated. She’d missed War this week. He and some of the guys had gone to visit their Texas chapter. He hadn’t said much beyond they were needed. She and War had found their way during dating about what she wanted to know and what he was willing to share. If she and War moved further along, they’d be having a conversation. She wasn’t willing to not have a hundred percent honesty. She wasn’t going to be happy with ‘it’s club business’ and go on her way. If it could affect her or her family, she’d rather know than be blindsided.
He'd texted hours ago when they headed back. He’d thought they’d be back before the first fight tonight. Roam had gone, too, so she’d been helping Regina with his kids. They’d had a sleepover at her house earlier in the week. With all three of them, she’d given in and requested her sisters as reinforcements. Her dad had noticed everyone showing up and come over, too. He’d cuddled Georgia in a rocking chair for hours. He’d mentioned at least twice when they were all in the room together how good he looked holding her and how happy he’d be when he had grandkids of his own. It had been a complete turnaround from him telling them to be careful.
She wanted kids and lately, she’d been daydreaming of War being their dad. Whether they were boys or girls, she didn’t care. She wanted kids. She only hoped her body didn’t try to say it was too late. She wasn’t averse to adopting but the idea of being pregnant was growing on her. War was wonderful with his niece and nephews. Kind, loving but firm when Grant was being ornery. She’d even started thinking through how the business could run efficiently if and when she was pregnant. Which had led to thinking about the other jobs and how to cover them if her sisters were pregnant. God help them all if they were pregnant at the same time. Though having kids close together would be nice.
She glanced around the gym. Everything looked ready but she hadn’t seen Winnie for a while. Normally Winnie would have flitted through doublechecking everything. She was the perfect person for the gym because she loved finding what worked for people. Her passion for helping people become healthy and maintain with a personalized program was a joy to watch.
