Page 54 of Lucky Boys
“You’re my person, too, D. I might’ve been an annoying kid, but I knew the moment Mom and Pops walked in my bedroom with your grumpy ass in tow and told me I had a new brother that you’d be the most important person in the world to me. Whatever that means. Whatever happens with Luca and the others or you and Wes, that won’t change what we have. Okay, D? You’ll always be my brother. And also something more. Don’t think you’re any less important to me now than you were when I was seven.”
Diego’s breath hitched, and then he surprised the fuck out of me by turning his head toward me and kissing my hairline. It was a peck, super innocent, and he was backing away. But for Diego to initiate was everything. I nuzzled into his neck, scenting him like a fucking dog before finally getting the strength to back off.
Diego’s shoulders immediately tensed, but the moment had happened and I’d carry it with me for fucking ever.
“You better get going before they start looking for you. I’ll be with y’all every step of the way. Stay safe, Brooks. I fucking mean it.”
“I will, D. I promise. Take care of yourself. And try to let Wes in, okay?”
Diego groaned, but finally nodded. “I’ll try.”
I straightened my shirt. “Love you, D. See you soon.”
“Love you too.”
I left before we both got too uncomfortable. I knew Diego would need some time for himself after that.
By the time I got to the garage, Luca was there with a half-dressed and very sexed up Wes. Skye grinned at me while he loaded a bag into the trunk. He was wearing faded jeans with more holes than fabric, a T-shirt with a mug and a tea bag on it that saidI’m just here for the tea,and the most worn-out pair of Chucks I’d ever seen, and I had some beat up sneakers. Despite it still being dark, he had oversized sunglasses on that covered half his face and his hair was pulled back.
“Morning, sunshine.”
“Good morning. You know it’s dark out, right?” I asked him, gesturing to the sunglasses. He just hummed a yes and went back to work. Thick arms wrapped around me from behind, and I couldn’t help the giddy feeling that worked its way up my core as Maverick’s beard tickled my neck.
“Good morning, brat. Ready for this?”
Fuck, why did his arms feel so good? I turned in his hold and pecked his lips. I loved how naturally our relationship was developing. I’d never really expected it, but after he’d helped me go under that day, Mav and I had just clicked. In a different way than Skye and I, but not any less. Skye was like my best friend that I would have absolutely no objections to adding benefits to,and Mav, well he was like my Dom. We hadn’t really explored it, after that one scene there had been no time, but just everything about him made me feel subby. It would be hard, outside of a job, to shut that off. Even harder than it was with Luca, but maybe it was still fear that was holding me back. Good thing Maverick seemed to have no interest in turning the natural dynamic off.
“I think so, sir. Excited. I’ve never been out of the country.”
“You’ll like Finland. Lots of nature to explore.”
An exasperated groan from Luca had both of us turning our attention to him.
Wes seemed to be doing a very good mother hen impression, double-checking everything packed.
Luca shot him an exasperated look. “We’re good, Wes. Believe it or not, this isn’t our first job.”
Wes cursed quietly. “Shit. You’re right. Sorry.”
Luca cupped Wes’s cheek and kissed him softly. It wasn’t some crazy porn kiss, but fuck was it intimate. They might have only just gotten their shit together, but they were already goals. I could only hope that my and Luca’s very tentative connection would eventually be that strong.
“I’ll miss you too.”
Wes laughed. “You better fucking call me.”
“I will. Diego will be tracking the entire mission. You can stay completely up to date, and I’ll call you when I can.”
Wes gave Luca another stern glare before kissing him one last time. “Alright. Be safe.”
Luca smiled. “Stay gold, love.”
“Stay gold.”
It wasn’t until that whole exchange was over that either of them noticed their audience. Luca rolled his eyes and walked up to me. There was a second of hesitation like he didn’t know how I would react to him touching me. So, I tilted my face up andpursed my lips, demanding a kiss. Things were still very new, and I’d probably be doubting Luca and waiting for him to run a lot, but I refused to let that scare me. This whole thing was the start of a new chapter in my life. One titledFuck it, let’s see what happens.And I really wanted to see what would happen with Luca.
“Morning, trouble.” He closed the distance between us, gripped my chin, and kissed me. I swore I could still taste Wes on his lips, and I fucking loved it. I wasn’t sure how I’d be, being neck deep in this poly family, but honestly it was the fucking best. No matter who was busy or not around, there was always someone there. Someone to give me attention and to cuddle with. The connections between these men were electric, and being around them felt like an honor.
“Mornin’,” I replied, a little hazy from the kiss.
