“Falcon,” I grunt in disapproval.
Livi holds her hand up to stop me from talking. “Kenz fits right in with crazy because she likes it. She also has no fear ’cause the woman slipped out of the clubhouse to taunt the knife wielding dude she has a thing for.”
My brother gives one of his rare grins. Though, ever since Livi brought Kenz into his life he’s practically been all smiles when those two message back and forth.
Livi leans forward and lowers her voice. “Please don’t let her know I’ve said that, or the fact she seemingly has a long list of all the dirty things she’d like to do with you.”
Feral hunger is the expression I recognize on my brother’s face.
“Don’t fuckin’ motivate him,” I tell her.
Planting her hands on her hips, Livi snaps, “I’m just giving him a warning about my friend while also letting him know she’s onto him. Can’t you see we have a situation on our hands where your brother has some twisted fascination with my bestie, who I just discovered is also my cousin? Shit. You do know her twin brothers are co-presidents of Areion Fury MC, right? Not that she’s too involved ’cause she’s busy with doing her own thing and all, but still.”
I jab a hand through my hair. None of this changes the expression on my brother’s face.
“We’ll deal with it when we get back,” I grumble. “First we need to head out.”
“Head out to where?” Livi questions.
“Working a job under contract apparently,” I tell her.
She bobs her head. “You signed the contract. Okay, how can I help?”
I narrow my eyes, not wanting her involved in any of it. Especially with the meeting we have set with the cartel within the hour. On Archer’s request we just reached out to them and they’ve agreed to hear us out.
“You’re not helping,” I grit. “I’m not risking your ass getting hurt, killed, or taken by those fuckers who use women in their trafficking ring.”
I expect her to throw some angry words at me, instead she steps closer and slides her palms under my leather cut and murmurs, “Admit it, you like me more with every minute passing and by midnight you’ll be head over heels in love.”
The corner of my mouth twitches. “Nice try.”
Her damn thumbs rub against my chest, voice sultry and caressing my skin. “What if I’m carrying your kid in my belly?”
Emotions flow hot through my veins. Is she fucking with me? Stepping back, I place my hands on her hips to look at her belly. It’s way too early, but I can’t help myself from picturing her belly swollen with our child. My hand is shaking when I gently place it over her abdomen.
Her fingers glide over mine before linking them. “I’ll stay at the clubhouse and wait for you to return to us.”
Return to us. Us. A family. A new chance to do right by them and wipe away the negativity of my own experiences.
“Fuck,” I croak. “For real?”
“For real. Just don’t piss me off by getting hurt and leaving me to raise whatever I pop out all by myself, understood?”
“Understood, babe.” I chuckle.
“I’m serious.” Turning to Falcon she snaps, “You better have his back out there and make sure he gets home. You too for that matter.”
Falcon instantly gives her a tight nod.
“Thanks,” Livi murmurs and gives me her full attention. “Give me a kiss and get your ass moving. I’m gonna take a nap and call Kenz to make sure she got home safe.”
A growl rumbles through my chest when I grab her ass and slam my mouth over hers. I swallow the squeal turning into a moan and kiss the fuck out of her. My tongue strokes hers, tasting her to savor her in all ways while letting my hands roam.
All too soon I pull back and place my forehead against hers. “Stay naked in bed. I’ll join you soon.”
“I’ll be waiting.” Her voice resembles a husky promise.
I smack her ass and walk out of church, knowing if I don’t, I’ll never be able to leave the woman who holds my future inside her belly.