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“Um, well, y-your one o’clock, Mr. Hanson,” Kristen stammers. “He can’t reschedule. He’s going out of town this evening. I was thinking I could set up a Zoom meeting for you and bring his file over.” Kristen clears her throat. She’s boring a hole in me with her stare. I’m pretty sure it has to do with the fact Luke has me in his lap, and he’s fairly distracted with my hair. He seems to enjoy running his fingers through it. He moves my hair out of his way so he can kiss my neck, which causes a shiver to run through me.
“Set up the meeting,” Luke murmurs distractedly while he is driving me crazy kissing and nuzzling my neck. His teeth scrape an especially sensitive area on my neck, which causes me to giggle. Bo, Enos, and Rosco come out onto the patio, at just that moment. Luke looks up at them. “Enos head over to the office and pick up the Hanson files for me.” Enos nods in agreement.
“But Luke,” Kristen argues. “I can bring it. Erik is here. He can man the office for the rest of the day.” Luke turns back to the phone. The look on his face makes me shiver, but for an entirely different reason than before. He looks pissed.
“It’s in your best interest to stay out of my sight, for now,” Luke growls. “Enos will be there in a few minutes. Have everything on Hanson ready for him.”
“Yes, Luke,” Kristen answers. “I’m really sorry, Luke. It won’t happen again.”
“You’re damn right it won’t,” Luke bites out. “And I’m not the one you need to get forgiveness from. Marley is the one you should be apologizing to.” Kristen turns her eyes to me. If looks could kill, I’d be six feet under.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Morrison,” Kristen says, “please forgive mybad behavior.” I want to reach through the phone and smack her, but I’m a better person, so I smile sweetly.
“It’s forgiven,” I say graciously. I don’t get another word out before Luke takes my mouth in a warm, wet kiss. He ends the kiss with a few quick pecks as if he doesn’t want to stop. He turns to his phone.
“Good day, Kristen,” Luke utters as he ends the call. He turns to Enos. “Kristen disrespected Marley on the phone. Make sure she understands just how seriously she fucked up today. I won’t tolerate her behavior. If it happens again, she’s fired. Be sure she understands this.”
“Sure thing, brother,” Enos answers with a frown, but gives a sharp nod before turning to leave. He doesn’t bother going back inside the house. He just strolls around the house toward the driveway.
“You ready for lunch, baby girl?” Luke questions calmly as if all this drama didn’t just happen, when Enos is out of sight. “I ordered lunch to be delivered.” I smile. That’s supposed to be my job.
“I could eat.” I lean into him. “But I’m supposed to be taking care of those things for you. You have enough to do.” Luke nuzzles my neck, which he’s come to learn drives me crazy. “Besides I need to be looking for a job.”
“It’s already taken care of,” Luke murmurs distractedly, too busy driving me insane. I pull back, needing some space so I can think clearly.
“What are you talking about?” He grins in his sexy way. “Luke,” I whine.
“I got you a waitressing job,” Luke answers simply. “You ever worked in a bar?” He asks, giving me an inquisitive look. His question throws me a little, but I nod, because I made some good money in tips at the tavern I’d worked in before leaving for the diner and a daytime job. I needed it with school. Now that school was no longer an option, I suppose I could go back to working ina bar. I had gotten an email last night informing me I was no longer a student due to non-payment. Another blow from my anonymous torturer.
“A close friend of mine, Jay, has a couple of bars,” Luke explains. “He’s always looking for good help. I called him this morning between meetings, and he has a couple of openings actually.” Luke is studying me to gauge my reaction. “I hope that’s okay.”
“Well yeah,” I answer. “But I don’t see how working in a bar is safer than the truck stop?”
“Because my company, Invictus Security and Protection, manages his security team at both locations,” Luke answers. “I’ll know that you’re safe when you’re at work.” I’m secretly thrilled he’s gone to so much trouble to make sure I have a secure job, one where he knows I’ll be safe and still able to make my own income.
“Thank you,” I whisper. “How’d I get so lucky?” He chuckles before kisses me.
“I’m the lucky one sweetheart.” Luke rolls us toward the house. “You might want to go take a nap, after we eat lunch. Your first shift starts at five.”
“Oh! Okay.” I’m surprised but happy all the same. We have lunch, then Luke takes me upstairs. I’m about to turn toward my room, but he tugs me toward his room. He closes the door behind us.
“Marley, I know I’m moving fast, maybe too fast.” Luke’s voice is filled with anxiety. I can’t imagine why he’d be anxious. “But I want you to stay in my room, in my bed with me.” My heart melts a little more. I don’t say a word. I just begin to undress, never taking my eyes off him. When I’m down to my bra and panties, I climb onto his lap, straddling him. His hands come around my waist, pulling me closer. I kiss him deeply.
“I’d love to stay in your room,” I say softly as I trail kisses along his jaw. “I’ll move my stuff before I leave for my shift.” Iplace another kiss to the other side of his jaw. He turns his head to take my mouth in a heated kiss. I can’t seem to get enough of this man.
“We better put the brakes on this, or you won’t get any rest before you have to go to work,” Luke murmurs between kisses that draw a moan from me.
“Maybe I’m not tired,” I counter, dragging my tongue along the right side of his neck. I rock my hips in his lap. “Or maybe, I’d sleep better if you were there to hold me?” Another rock of my hips against him as I suck his earlobe into my mouth. He groans, gripping my hips hard as he pulls them down to grind against him, increasing the friction on my clit.
“Marley,” he breaths out my name, pulling a smile from my lips. Me. I do this to him. Plain Jane Marley is driving this man crazy with desire. I slide my hands under his shirt loving the feel of his skin under my hands. “God Princess, you slay me.” I smile against the skin of his neck.
“Luke.” I moan as his hands slide up my back, unclasping my bra. “Make love to me.” I raise up to make eye contact with him. My bra falling down my arms, baring my breasts for him to feast his eyes on. His hands come to my front, cupping, kneading the tender flesh, causing my hips to rock faster as heat floods me, moisture pouring from my core to soak his dress pants despite the barrier of my lacy panties.
“Bed now,” he commands, and I obey, removing my panties as I go, readying myself for him. He positions his chair next to the bed, stripping off his shirt and unbuttoning and unzipping his pants. He deftly moves himself to the bed, shedding his pants and boxers as he goes. As soon as he’s settled, he reaches for me, and I crawl to him eagerly.
LUKE
Laying in my bed watching Marley sleep after making love to her, I realize how lucky of a man I am. Marley is beautiful and kind, and even though I’ve fucked up more times than I can count in the last two days, she’s forgiven me. Even agreed to be my girl. I smile at the memory of our conversation this morning. I’m fascinated with this woman. After wanting her for the last year, I’ve found she’s more than I dreamed she’d be. I could kick myself for not asking her out all those months ago when it first crossed my mind. So much time wasted on unfounded fears.
