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Royce’s gaze narrows on Gabe. “And convenient for us?”
His question reeks of accusations I don’t understand and I study the two of them, trying to read their exchange more clearly.
“I’m not sorry the bastard got his ass beat,” Reid replies before Gabe can. “He was stalking my sister.” He knocks on the island. “And Debbie is handled. Her parents took her out of town and now, I’m going home to drink an expensive bottle of whiskey to celebrate.”
“I’ll join you,” Gabe says, pointing at me and Reese. “You two celebrate the way married couples celebrate, but don’t tell us about it.”
My brothers then disappear out of the kitchen. “What was that?” Reese asks when the front door opens and shuts, and it’s clear Reid and Gabe have left.
“Gabe called me and asked me who the bookie was that was hunting Moore, and an hour later, he’s getting his face beat in,” Royce says. “I know he did it, and I both dislike and understand it, as contradictory as that sounds.”
“My brother did that? Gabe? He’s the nice one.”
Royce is quick to dismiss that idea. “That’s like saying Savage is the nice one because what comes out of his mouth is humorous. He’s not nice at all and neither is your brother.” He eyes Reese. “I won’t trust the Debbie situation being resolved until I have eyes on her departure. I recommend keeping security in place.”
“Agreed,” Reese confirms. “Change nothing.”
Royce nods. “Savage will stay in place with Cat.” He changes the subject. “Martha. She’s home. She’s safe. We’ll have her in court early tomorrow.” He looks between us. “Do you need anything else from me?”
“We’re good,” Reese says.
“We’re good,” I agree.
Royce inclines his head. “Then I’ll let you know if I have updates.” He pushes off the counter and exits the kitchen.
Reese turns me and pulls me between him and the counter. He waits for the door to open and close. “First thought?”
“I hate having Savage follow me around. Your first thought?”
“I hate having Savage follow you around. Second thought?”
“I think Gabe got that man beat up,” I say. “He could have gotten him killed. Your second thought?”
“The exact same as yours and I know I should have a problem with that, but, Cat, I don’t. He protected you.”
My hand flattens on his chest, and I can feel his heart thundering under my palm. “I don’t know how I feel right now. My brothers. Debbie. The beating. I just don’t know.”
He pulls me to him. “Ask me my next thought,” he orders softly.
“What’s your next thought?” I ask.
“I’m really damn tired of seeing Savage by your side.”
“Is that right?”
“Yes.” He cups my backside and pulls me to him. “It is.”
“You’ve never been jealous.”
“Because I’ve never had a woman claim I made a baby with her when I didn’t. Because I know we’re solid and I damn sure know men envy me. I promise you, Savage envies me.” His mouth covers mine, his tongue licking into my mouth before he declares, “You’re mine.”
“And you’re mine,” I say. “I don’t like Debbie saying differently.”
“Show me,” he orders softly, his mouth closing down and it’s as if something snaps between us. Our hands are everywhere, our kisses desperate. I don’t even know how my sweats get to the ground, or how his lower, but it happens. He lifts me and presses me against the wall, thrusting into me and my hands are in his hair, my lips seeking his lips. It’s wild and hot and consuming. There is just me and him and the way our bodies move together until we shatter into that perfect place together. I have a random thought that I think we might break the baby if we keep having this much sex.
Reese pulls back to look at me. “What are you laughing at?” he asks, brushing hair from my lip.
“Us. Against the wall in the kitchen, minutes before your team gets here.”
