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September 6 - September 14, 2023
kisses down to her neck. “Eesh, how do you feel about sleeping with your fiancé tonight?” “Just sleep?” she asked.
“Eesh…”
“You don’t have to do this, you know,” she reminded him. “I want you, Joel. I’m not wearing panties, anyway. Let me climb on top of
you. I’ll ride your dick ...
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“Joel,” she swiped at her neck, “am I blotchy? I think he might have gotten me last night.” The corner of Joel’s mouth lifted. “No, I got you last night.” Carlton hopped from the headboard onto the mattress. She choked on a scream and rolled out of bed. By the time she scrambled to her feet, Joel had walked around the bottom edge and over to her. “Eesh, are you ok—” She climbed him and locked her legs around his waist. He kissed her neck and jaw, holding her in place.
Joel brushed the tip of his nose along her jaw and followed the path with a line of kisses, but she was too terrified to care that Gage might find out about them before they were ready to tell everyone.
“It’s not what it looks like,” she said. “Tell him, Joel.” Joel buried his nose in her hair. “Tell him what?” “That I just got here. This morning.” “God, you smell so good, Eesh.” She groaned.
People know how to ask for happiness. I never would have known how to ask for you.”
“Eesh, no offense to Sydney because what we had was good for what it was, but I wouldn’t give up my place in heaven just to claw my way back to purgatory unless it’s where I’ll find you.”
“Little Theo and Josiah will be with me,” Giorgio said. “I am strongest, so Little Theo will feel most safe.”
“Eesh, those older guys are some of the sneakiest. They think, because they’re older, they can grab your ass or a breast, and all you’ll do is giggle at how ‘cute’ they are. Accident, my ass. Don’t fucking touch my woman.”
“To answer your question, I’m not following Ayesha,” Adrían said. “I’m following Theo.” “And why the fuck are you following my son?”
“Look, I already know you and Eesh have a past, but this shit has got to stop. You’ll get yourself killed fucking with the wrong man’s family.”
“Keep them safe,” Adrían said. “Or else.” Joel raised an eyebrow. “Or else? How about you don’t come near my family again, or else.” “I’ll still look out for them.” “Then that tells me you don’t value your life.” “You think you can protect her better than I can? With what, your fountain pen?” “Come near her again if you’re that fucking curious.”
“I’ve got her. She’s good.” “I think you might be in over your head with this one…Joel.” “Oh, aren’t you adorable?”
She massaged her temple. “Him. I was going to say I love ‘him.’ As in, I love you, and can you please put away that…dagger, or whatever it is?” “It’s a combat knife,” Adrían said. “A fixed sheath tactical Bowie. Would’ve torn a hole in my throat.” Joel tucked away the blade. “He’s right. Non-slip grip. Serrated edge. Would’ve fucked him up.” Adrían flicked a thumb at him and nodded.
“Querida, you got married? When?” “Recently,” Joel said. “In Sweden?” “D.C.” “Oh. Courthouse, or there was a wedding?” “Courthouse. We’re doing the wedding later.” “You know what? That’s a good id—”
“Eesh, I don’t know what’s happening to me. It’s like, every time I look at you, in my head, I hear, ‘finally’ and ‘mine,’ over and over and over. Sometimes, when you’re asleep, I stare at you, thinking about all the people I’d kill to keep you safe, and God help anybody who ever tries to hurt you. Baby, I crave you, and that shit…it’s not normal.” He strode over and crouched in front of her. “I loved Syd, and yet…fuck, I’ve never experienced this. This isn’t love. This is a fucking obsession.”
Joel walked over and scooped her up without breaking his stride, following the others to the exit. “Don’t let me find out you were worried about me going up against your little boyfriend,” he warned. “Um…” “Don’t let it happen again.” She grinned. “Yes, Mr. Lattimore. Anything you say, Mr. Lattimore.”
