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I hold myself back from giggling. I can’t believe that Zeke is talking like this, all the while touching my biggest insecurity. But when my eyes meet his, I only see sincerity there. I bite my lip instead of laughing and when Rex notices, he growls.
“Don’t tempt me,” Rex squeezes me tighter. “I don’t think you’re ready to go again, just yet.”
“Are you sore?” Zeke asks, his bright blue eyes filled with concern.
“Just a little,” I admit. There is some strange tenderness between my legs, as if sandpaper has rubbed on my insides. It’s not too terrible, but I don’t want the guys to get any ideas.
Gunner stands up, quickly pulling up his jeans from around his ankles. “I could run you a bath,” He says, frowning as he pulls up the zipper. “Or get you some aspirin.”
Gunner’s voice is just as gruff as usual, but I’m realizing that his tough exterior is all just an act. He’s a big teddy bear; I’ve seen him with his sisters. I smile at him but shake my head.
“No, thanks,” I reply, trying to hold back a yawn. “But I think I’m ready to get some sleep.”
As heavenly as it is, cuddling with these two sexy bikers, I can barely keep my eyes open. I’m quite reluctant to beg off to the bathroom to ready myself for bed, but I’m giggling as I detangle my limbs from Rex and Zeke’s embrace.
Sleepily, I go through the motions. When I look in the mirror, I wonder if I look different.I can’t believe that I’m not a virgin anymore.
I shuffle out of the bathroom, but only Gunner remains. He’s stripped down to his boxer briefs, blowing out the candles lit throughout the bedroom area. Gunner turns around when he hears the creaking of the bathroom door.
“You can sleep with whoever you’d like,” Gunner grunts, shrugging. “There’s not one bed big enough for all of us.”
Gunner looks away, as if he’s certain I’m going to slink off to Zeke or Rex’s bed. But I feel the connection between us.
“Can I sleep with you?”
Gunner’s head jerks in my direction, his eyebrows raised. “Uh, of course,” He answers, stuttering in surprise.
I smile at him sweetly. Gunner stands there a moment, as if in a daze. When I step towards the bed, it seems to spur him into action. With one of his giant steps, Gunner’s close enough to the bed to pull back the comforter for me.
“Thanks,” I whisper, looking up at him underneath my eyelashes. I climb into the bed and Gunner lowers the blankets.
“I’ll be right back,” Gunner grunts, blowing out the last candle before striding off to the bathroom.
I yawn and settle into the soft bed, finding the perfect placement for my head against my pillow. My eyes are closed and I’m almost dozing when I hear the bathroom door swing open.
A moment later, the bed shifts when Gunner climbs in. He lies on his back, brushing against me but acting as if he’s afraid to get too close.
I ignore his hesitation and roll over sleepily, snuggling up as close to his muscled body as possible. I tuck my head underneath his shoulder and press my torso against him. One of my armswraps around his chiseled stomach and my leg drapes over his thick thigh. I can feel Gunner’s breathing and after a moment, his body completely relaxes.
When Gunner’s arm curls around me, I feel content. I’m drifting off when I feel the softest, most gentle touch of a kiss on my forehead.
Chapter 23
Marigold
When my eyes open, all I can see is darkness. I’m not sure why I’m awake in what seems to be the middle of the night. Then I hear a groan.
The entire bed seems to shift as Gunner rolls over, squirming as he settles onto his back. He whimpers and I push up to my elbows. Gunner’s skin feels clammy when I place my hand on his chest.
“Gunner,” I whisper.
Gunner jerks and his eyelids pop open. He takes a moment to come back to reality. He’s breathing heavily and I can feel his heart racing.
“Bad dream?” I lift one eyebrow and Gunner nods solemnly.
I lay my head down on his shoulder and he wraps his arm around me. My hand stays on his chest, feeling his heart rate slow. It’s only then that Gunner begins to speak.
“I have nightmares,” Gunner begins, his voice a hoarse whisper. I nuzzle into his chest and his arm around me squeezes.
