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Rascal
My head is spinningwhile my heart beats a million miles an hour. I love Marley. I told her I love her. I’ve never told anyone but my family that I love them. Who knew it would be so terrifying?
Tears pool in her eyes and I instantly feel like I fucked up. “Did you . . . ? Are you . . . ?”
“Yes, I said it and yes, I mean it. I. love.you.” I stress each word, wanting her to know I’m serious.
A smile stretches across her face as a tear sneaks down her cheek. “I love you, too.”
I delve my hand into her hair, crashing my lips down on hers. Her mouth opens with a gasp and I slide my tongue in, massaging hers. I grab a fistful of her hair, easing her head back and deepening the kiss. I pour everything I have into this kiss. Marley breaks the kiss, pulling back enough for me to rest my forehead against hers. Both of us breathing heavily.
“If you would have told me when we first met that this is where we’d end up, I would have laughed in your face.” She giggles.
“I never meant for this to happen, but I can’t tell you how happy I am that it did,” I tell her. “You’re something special and I don’t plan on ever lettin’ you go, Princess.”
“I don’t ever want you to.” She’s grinning from ear to ear.
“Sorry to interrupt, but I need to talk to y’all, if that’s okay,” Ratchet says.
Marley turns around in my arms, leaning back against me.
“What’s up, brother,” I ask.
“Bull wants us to get out to the barn andtalkwith our new friends. I know the two of y’all want in on it. A few of us are goin’ up there tomorrow,” he tells us.
“Perfect, we’ll be there,” Marley answers for the both of us.
I chuckle. “What she said.”
“Good, I’ll let you know what time we’re goin’ as soon as I know,” Ratchet adds and walks away. I glance around, noticing Saint has disappeared. I shake my head and let it go.
Swiping Marley’s hair off her shoulder, I lean down, kissing the spot where her neck and shoulder meet. She leans her head to the side, giving me more access. I bite down, sucking her skin into my mouth as a moan escapes her lips.
“Rascal, baby. When you gonna drop that lame bitch and come back to me.” Trix’s voice is like nails on a chalkboard. Before I can respond to her, Marley is out of my arms, charging for Trix.
“I have had enough of your shit.” Marley grabs Trix by the hair, slamming her face onto the closest table. Trix cries out in pain. Marley pulls her head up so she’s looking right in her eyes. “I’m here to fucking stay. And if youevertry anything with Rascal ever again, I will put your ass in the hospital.”
Marley shoves her to the floor before walking back into my arms.
“That was hot as hell. Who knew my Princess had a savage side?”
She shrugs her shoulders. “What can I say? I’m territorial of what’s mine.”
“You and me both, babe.”
We spend the rest of the day hanging out with the brothers and other Ol’ Ladies. It ends up being a low key Saturday night, which is just what we need after the week we’ve all had.
The next day, we stay in bed until almost eleven o’clock. Laying in bed with Marley wrapped in my arms is quickly becoming one of my favorite things. I need to work on getting us our own place and soon.
“Have you heard from Ratchet, yet?” She’s lightly running her fingers up and down my abs, making my skin break out in goosebumps.
“Yeah, he texted and said they’re goin’ to the barn around one,” I tell her.
“Well, shit. We need to get up and get ready then.” She’s about to climb out of bed when I wrap my arms around her waist, pulling her back into me.
“We have time.”
