Page 73 of No Apologies
“This afternoon when Cash called to check in and I had to tell them about the stores being busted up.”
“I… but… really?”
“Really.” He smirked when Skylar got tongue tied, “I told them we were working things out but not to worry because no matter what, I was going to take care of you.”
She smiled, “I can’t believe you told them we were together and still tried to scare me off tonight.”
“I had to try. For you. I want you but if being with me puts you in danger…”
“I know, but we’ll figure it out. Together.”
“Together.” He kissed her softly but her giggle had him pulling back, “What?”
“I bet wherever my phone is, it’s buzzing like crazy with missed calls from Jemma wanting all the dirty details.”
He snorted, “You lost your phone again?”
“Temporarily misplaced. I think I may have left it at the salon.”
“We’re gonna have to glue that thing to your hand.”
“That’d be a problem. How would I do things like this?”
He groaned as she slid her hand down to cup his erection. He was semi-hard just being near her. Her touch had him throbbing in seconds.
“Sky…” He pushed her back on the bed and hovered over her, kissing her face as she stroked him, “Say it again. Please.”
She smiled up at him, “I love you, Colt. We’re gonna get through this together. I trust you.”
As he made love to her again, he couldn’t help but hope that was enough. Trust and love should be enough. But it never had been before…
