Page 105 of Unveiled Wounds

“What were the two of you up to?” Grizz wrapped his arms around me. His eyes were suspicious as he tried to read my expression.

“Let’s go for a ride. Grace said she’ll keep Pumpkin, and we don’t have to rush back.”

“You’re so full of fucking shit.” He smirked.

“You love it. Let’s go.” I smiled widely, and when that didn’t work on him, I tried to pout. All it did was earn me a swat on my ass.

***

I had always wanted to fly, and this was the closest I was going to come. I had dressed appropriately for today, but I liked the feeling of the wind against my body. It would have been better against my skin, but I didn’t complain. I already had one set of scars. I didn’t need another.

We rode up the coastal highway, stopping every now and again to take in the view. I couldn’t remember the last time I had felt free, and being with my favorite person made all the difficulties of the day worth it. Stopping at an overlook, we cuddled on a bench, watching the sunset over the water in brilliant oranges and yellows.

“Are you hungry for food or dick?”

My head snapped in his direction. “Come again?”

“I plan on it. If I wasn’t afraid of being arrested for public indecency, I’d have already started.”

“I’m willing to risk it.” I didn’t have to be told twice as I sat in his lap, reaching for his belt.

Grizz threw his head back and laughed as he placed his hand over mine. “Pumpkin needs her parents, and my ass won’t go to jail because you’re desperate.”

“I’m not desperate.” I slid my hand out from his and crossed my arms over my chest, accidentally bumping a nipple. It took everything I had not to let out a moan. “You going to make it worth my while?”

“You going to do that tongue thing I like?”

I didn’t bother answering. Standing, I calmly speed-walked to my bike, putting my helmet on my head.Safety first.I thought about speeding off, but I didn’t know where I was going, and I had just told Grizz that we both had to come home safely. It wouldn’t have gone over very well, and I was more interested in his dick game.

***

Our helmets were on the same network, but the lightness from earlier was gone. We struggled to carry on a regular conversation. The sexual innuendos were a bit too much for our charged libidos. I had to focus on the road, and not my raging vagina.Look at the pretty scenery.

“The clearing is up here on the left. I’m going to pull in front, so follow behind me. It’s a narrow road, but it eventually opens up. If you don’t think you can do it, tell me, and we’ll stop.”

I followed his instructions, stopping next to him in a wide-open clearing. I didn’t need an explanation for why they had picked this spot. The average traveler would have driven past the entrance without even a thought. The trees were enormous, giving a false sense of privacy.

“How many girls, Grizz?” I doubted he would tell me, but once I rocked his world, he wouldn’t be thinking of anyone else.

“Only one that matters.”

“Damn straight.” I stood from my bike, admiring my new baby as I slipped off my helmet. Hooking the strap over my handlebar, I waited a second. I wanted to take in the scenery, remembering what a good day this had been. My body hummed, reminding me it was getting better by the second. I shoved my jacket off my shoulders, letting it drop into my hands before laying it on my seat.

“I have a confession,” Grizz said.

I should have been worried, but I wasn’t. Grizz always had my best interests at heart, and this wouldn’t be any different. My back was to him, keeping the mystery alive.

“I heard you tell Grace about the bed, baby.”

I twirled around, but my boots were so bulky, I almost went flying, barely sticking the landing. It didn’t help my bruised ego that Grizz was biting his bottom lip. He wasn’t very good at holding back his laughter. A chuckle escaping every now and again.

“How?” I had only told Grace, and she hadn’t been out of my sight to tell anyone else.

“The entire lot heard you, but you must have made an impression on the older salesman. I was completing the payment when he handed me a blanket, thanking me for my purchase.”

“No, not that sweet old man.”

“Yeah, well,” Grizz said, rubbing his bottom lip. “This can go one of two ways. I can get the blanket, and we can pretend it’s a bed, or you can ride me on my bike.”

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