Page 76 of Talon

“Good morning, sexy,” she murmurs. She opens her eyes, revealing their stunning violet hue. My breath catches in my throat as I take her in. Her beauty never ceases to amaze me.

“Morning, beautiful,” I reply, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. Our lips meet in a tender kiss that seems to last forever. The gentle glide of her tongue across mine sends tendrils of desire straight to my cock. All I want to do is roll her over and spread her thick thighs so I can take her again and again.

We break away to catch our breath. I study her face, memorizing every detail. Last night, after she fell asleep, I stayed up for hours just watching her sleep. She’s like an angel, and I’m not entirely sure I deserve her. But that won’t stop me from claiming her if she lets me. It’s probably too soon to bring it up, but eventually, I’m going to make her my old lady.

“I could get used to waking up like this,” she whispers, tracing the edge of my pecs with her finger.

“Me, too.” I snuggle closer to her.

She lays her head on my chest, listening to my heartbeat.“You know, for a big, scary motorcycle club guy, you have a soft heart.”

“Hey, don’t go spreading that around,” I tease, wrapping my arms around her protectively.“I’ve got an image to uphold.”

“Your secret is safe with me,” she promises.

Her fingers trace lazy circles across my skin. My cock swells with the need to possess her once more. I try to will it back to sleep, but that’s not happening. Instead, I ignore the persistent little beast so I can enjoy this time with her. I don’t want it to always be about sex because it isn’t. This is so much more than simply lust.

We lay there, wrapped up in each other, until a knock sounds on the door.

“Who is it?” I call.

“Are you two still in bed? It’s almost noon!” Nina yells through the door.

“Do you need help with lunch?” Jessica asks.

“No. It’s almost done, but if you don’t come out here soon, I’m going to eat all of it. I don’t think my pants can take it if I do. I made lasagna, and that tends to go straight to my ass.”

“You ass is fine!” I yell.

“Talon!” Jessica slaps me on the arm.

“I don’t mean it like that.” I chuckle.“She knows what I mean.”

“I already had to unbutton my jeans. Come quick before I have to unzip them, too.” Nina laughs as she walks away.

“Time to get up, I guess,” I sigh, reluctantly disentangling our limbs.

“Unfortunately,” Jessica agrees, stretching her arms above her head like a cat waking from a nap.“But I’m looking forward to seeing what today brings. And I’m ready to eat a horse, I’m so hungry.”

“I don’t know about that.” I grin.“But maybe half a tray of lasagna.”

“You have to save some for Reaper.”

“I’m sure he already ate.”

“Probably.”

“And besides, Nina always makes extra.”

“She’s so good to you guys.”

“She really is an amazing person.”

“Um, I don’t want to get out of bed,” Jessica moans.“Do you think she’ll throw the leftovers in the fridge for later if we don’t go out there right away?”

“Most likely.” I nod.

“Good. Then come here.” She reaches for me.“I’m not ready to let you go yet.”

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