Page 82 of Skid
“Dalton,” she groaned, and her pussy contracted around my shaft.
I pinched her nipples and watched as she threw her head back and her movements faltered. Gripping onto her hips, I jacked her up and down as she came, her body trembling on top of me as she reached her peak.
“Grace, fuck, yes,” I moaned and worked my hips faster, finding my release as she shook and convulsed on my cock.
She collapsed on top of me, and I hugged her closer to my body as we panted into the room, trying to catch our breath. Grace turned her head, letting her unfocused eyes find mine as she whispered, “I love you, Dalton.”
Lifting her chin, I kissed her and replied, “I love you, Grace.”
She smiled and rolled to the side of me as I tugged her back to my chest and pulled her closer. I heard her breathing even out, and in that peaceful moment of holding her in my arms, I silently promised her that no matter what, I would slay every single fucker who ever thought it was okay to do to another child what was done to her.
Even if it meant staying in the darkness where the monsters lurked, allowing the craving for blood to consume me.
The sun shining into the room woke me, and I felt Grace snuggle closer. I wanted to spend all day with her, satisfying whatever need she had, but I had to contact Gunner and let him know I was coming to Devlin’s meeting. I reached for my phone and sent him a text, knowing he still got up at five every morning.
Me:I’ll be there when you talk to Devlin. Will fill you in when I get there.
A few minutes later, my phone dinged and I lifted it to see his response.
Gunner:Needles told me what happened last night. Any ideas what set her off?
Me:None, but I’ll figure it out.
Gunner:And then what?
He knew I would get as bloody as necessary to protect Grace, even if it meant battling a brother. I didn’t want to jump to a conclusion. Needles had been a friend since I was a kid hanging around the club with Uncle Mick. He was a few years older than me, but he was always a good guy. When he left after his dad, Torch, died, it was years before I saw him again. I would never assume he did anything to hurt Grace or any other woman, just by the way he treats women.
Shaking my head, not understanding what the fuck was happening, I responded.
Me:I’ll blow up that bridge when I cross it.
I placed the phone back down and pulled a naked Grace closer to me, happy to wake up with her in my arms. I fell back asleep with Grace tucked against me, and when I woke up, I knew I was alone in the bed. Touching her side, I could feel her warmth and knew she hadn’t been up long.
I slipped from the bed and pulled on my shorts before finding a shirt. Walking into the living room, I saw Grace sitting at the kitchen island with a steaming cup of coffee in her hands. I walked up, and she glanced over her shoulder with a smile as I kissed her on the cheek.
“Good morning, beautiful. Did you sleep well?” I asked, and she nodded with a yawn.
“I slept great. How about you?” she inquired as I poured myself a cup of coffee and leaned against the counter as I took a swallow.
“Best night’s sleep I’ve had in a while,” I joked, and she blushed, ducking her head in embarrassment.
I walked to her and met her eyes with mine as I wiggled my eyebrows as I said, “You can wake me up like that anytime you want.”
I stood there, smiling at her like a goofy bastard, when my phone rang, interrupting our moment. I looked at the display and saw my sister was calling. Answering the phone, I smiled at Grace as I spoke, “Good morning, Sadie.”
“Good morning, little brother. I want to steal Grace from you today and take her shopping. You’re paying, so when can you be here?”
I covered the phone and silently thanked my sister for keeping Grace occupied while I met with Gunner and Devlin. “Sadie wants to take you shopping today. Are you up for it?”
She cast her eyes down and whispered, “I don’t have the money to go shopping right now. Maybe after I find a job.”
I uncovered the phone and spoke to Sadie. “We’ll be there in an hour.”
Hanging up the phone, I walked in front of Grace and lifted her gaze to mine. “Grace, you don’t have to get a job, and you never have to worry about money again. It’s my job to take care of you, and I intend to spoil you. Please, let Sadie take you shopping today with my credit card.”
“You don’t have to do that,” she muttered, and I brought my lips to hers.
Keeping the kiss simple, I pecked her on the mouth and replied, “You’re my old lady, and it’s my job to make sure you have everything you need or want in this life. Let Sadie get you started until we can get back to Alabama to pack your stuff. Please.”
