Page 78 of Rise By Sin

“How about we try it for a set time?” Jack asked. “Let’s say one month. We all move in together for one month, see how it goes and go from there. I’ll keep my place and Mace will keep his, just in case.”

“We’re moving in here?” I asked, though it was a stupid question. Deacon’s place was huge. There was plenty of space for all of us there, and it was pretty central for us all too. It made sense.

“That’s what we were thinking,” Mace nodded.

“And you’re on board with this?” I looked to Deak.

“I suggested it. I want this thing between us all to work, and I think this is the best way right now, if you’re good with it?”

“I’m more than good with it.” I smiled brightly. “It sounds amazing, but I’ll need to talk to Colt. He’s struggling and I don’t want to leave him alone if he needs me staying with him.”

“Of course, love.”

“I never imagined any of this happening when I came back here. I came back for Colt, that was all. I never even believed anyone would want me again, let alone two guys I’d been obsessing over for years, and a drop dead gorgeous man who’s way out of my league,” I sighed. “I never wanted to tie anyone down with all of the shit that comes along with me.”

“You’re the one who’s out of all of our leagues, sweetheart,” Deacon told me. “And we don’t care what comes along with you. We’ll deal with all of it as long as it means we get to have you. You know that.”

“I’m starting to,” I nodded.

“So you’re willing to try us all living here together then?” Mason asked, seeming surprised.

“If Colt’s good with it, then yes. Don’t look so shocked,” I laughed.

“I just didn’t expect you to give in so easily. I was ready for an argument.”

“No arguments from me,” I shrugged as I ate the last piece of my pancake.

“Okay then,” Deacon said as he jumped up from his seat and walked into he kitchen to open a drawer. He pulled out a huge bunch of keys and handed us each a fob from one of the rings. “These get you into the building and elevator,” he explained. “This is the key for my place,” he went on as he handed out silverkeys next. “I have enough spaces in the underground lot for all your cars and I’ll arrange for you to have the remotes for the garage doors by tonight. Otherwise make yourselves at home. There’s four bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs, but Ava gets first pick.”

“Okay then,” I said as I looked between them all. “I see we’re actually doing this.”

“We are,” Mason said as he finished the last of his coffee, then got to his feet. He took his dishes into the kitchen and set them in the sink.

“Leve those, Mate. I’ll cleanup before I head out,” Jack offered and Mason nodded gratefully.

“I have to get into the office, but I’ll bring some of my shit tonight,” He walked over to his seat beside me and took his jacket from the back, gracefully swinging his arms into it and sliding it on like it was a practiced move.

“Let me know if there are any updates on the murderer,” I requested and he nodded, then leaned down and kissed my lips softly. “Be good today. I’ll see you tonight.” With that, he was gone.

“He was in a rush,” I sighed as I turned the see the door slam close.

“His boss is riding him hard at work. He has a pile of cases on his desk he should be working on, but instead he’s been looking for the sick fuck who took Colt and hurt you,” Jack explained.

“I thought he handed everything to the FBI?”

“He was supposed to, but you know what he’s like. Mace wants the chance to handle the monster who hurt people he cares about,” Jack explained.

“What do you want to do today, sweetheart? I don’t need to be at the club until later, so we can head out somewhere or I can take you home?” Deak offered.

“Home would be great, if you don’t mind. I need to get my meds, and talk with Colt about all of this…about us,” I replied.

“Shit! I can’t believe I forgot about your meds,” Deak cursed angrily.

“It’s fine. I’m okay. I just need to take them soon,” I assured him as I cuddled into his side and wrapped my arms around his waist.

“Okay. Grab what you need and we’ll head out now. Jack, you staying here?” Deak asked as he looked behind him to where Jak was beginning to clean up from breakfast.

“I’ll clean up, then head over to my place to pack a bag before work tonight, if that’s okay?”

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