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A blush reddens my cheek, almost matching my hair. His eyes had held so much intensity as he laid the clothes out on the bed.
It meant the world to me. Not only were they showering me with gifts and treating me with so much adoration, but this gift also meant something else. I would be going out with him.
I do a happy dance in front of the mirror. Although the guys were still skeptical about letting me out because the Flames of Hell gang was still looking for me, it was wonderful to see how much they considered my feelings in this matter.
My cheeks color once again. I’ve never had anyone care for me the way that these guys do. I wrap my hands around myself with a bright smile on my face as warmth travels to my core.
Having outing privileges is not something I ever believed I would need to consider, but now, it’s a privilege I’ll never take for granted again.
“Are you ready, Amelia?” Rueben’s deep voice sounds, pulling me from my state of appreciation.
His shadow darkens the hallway before I see him, and I smile at the sight of him from the mirror. He really is such a handsome man.
Much like the tattoos that cover his skin, he’s dressed in a black shirt, pants, and leather jacket.
He steps into the room and holds out his hand to me. I instantly go to him. My heart flutters, having him near me like this.
He pushes my braids behind my ears and searches my face. “You’re more beautiful than I imagined you would be.”
I melt into him as his lips press against mine in a sweet kiss. A moan escapes me as he sweeps my bottom lip with his tongue, seeking permission which I grant.
Rueben groans and pulls his lips from mine. I look up at him, baffled as he groans once again.
“We need to go now, otherwise there’ll be no outing for you today.”
His eyes darken as he pulls away from me completely, but I shake my head.
“Perhaps I won’t mind right now,” I murmur as heat spreads down to my core. I throb as he stares at me with those eyes that are filled with the promise of what he’ll do to me if I let him. I want to let him.
“Don’t tempt me, baby girl. I know you’ve been excited to go out,” he scolds.
I grin, grateful that he’s willing to put his needs aside just so he can grant me mine.
“Here, I brought you this,” he says, handing me the blonde wig I’d completely forgotten about and a pair of sunglasses.
I sigh as I take it from him and tuck my hair underneath a wig cap before sliding the wig on.
I slip on the sunglasses and my cropped leather jacket before taking his hands and following him out the door.
“Have fun,” Josiah calls out, chomping down a bowl of cereal.
I smile and wave until the door closes and I can no longer see him. He’s taken me on several dates recently, although they try not to get too comfortable with the patterns we have developed.
“I feel like I’m undercover every time I wear a wig and glasses,” I say, grinning up at Rueben.
He chuckles. “I’m beginning to think this is part of the fun for you.”
I shrug, giggling. It’s fun to have people who want to have fun and hang out with me. It’s fun to not have to be alone all the time, but even more fun is the fact that they are people who care about me, much like I care about them.
Seeing the fun side of a disguise that has been thrust upon me as a means of keeping me hidden in plain sight is something I choose to do in order to not take away from the happiness I feel.
Rueben fixes a helmet on my head and I climb onto the bike behind him, wrapping my hands tightly around him. The feel ofthe wind on my legs as he rides is exciting. I’ve never been one for bikes, but I feel safe with him.
“You said you wanted to see where I work,” he says when the bike rolls to a stop.
I nod excitedly, and he smiles.
“Well, we’re here. I work at this tattoo parlor. Maybe Josiah and Tanner can show you their own workplaces sometime.”
