Page 57 of Tank’s Weakness

She raises a brow. “Well there are now. Look.”

I open my door, and sure enough, right in the middle of my porch is a bouquet of flowers. Stepping outside, I scan the street. Nothing suspicious stands out. Reaching down, I grab the flowers and head back inside, flipping the lock behind me.

I head into the kitchen and see Erica already pouring our wine.

“They are super pretty. Are they from your biker?” she asks.

I set them on the counter and pull out the card that sits in the middle.

I miss you, gorgeous. In case I didn’t tell you today, you look beautiful.

I can’t help but smile as I read the card again, running my finger over the words.

“What’s it say?” Erica asks.

I read it aloud.

She whistles. “Damn, that guy is smooth as shit. If you don’t want him, I’ll take him.”

“He’s mine,” I tell her, not bothering to hide the possessiveness from my voice.

Erica laughs. “Down girl. I’m not a threat, but if he has a brother, maybe send him my way.”

I grab my phone and text him again quickly.

Me

The flowers are so pretty. Thank you for sending them to me. You didn’t have to, but it was a nice surprise.

Darkening my screen, I set my phone on the counter and reach for my glass of wine.

“Let’s go catch up and eat,” I say.

Erica and I head into the living room and sit down, immediately breaking into the bag of food. She hands me a container of chicken lo mein and a pair of chopsticks. Once she’s got her orange chicken, she turns toward me.

“So fill me in. How are things going with your guy?” she asks as she takes a bite of food.

“It’s…probably the best relationship I’ve ever been in.”

Erica’s eyebrows wing up. “Explain.”

I take a bite of my noodles as I think about how to explain it.

“He’s ridiculously sweet. Like the flowers. He’s always asking how I’m doing. His love language has to be touch because he touches me every chance he gets. Which I never thought I would like, but with him I do. When I talk, he actually listens. Gives me his full attention and gives me more than one-word answers.”

“And the sex?” Erica smirks.

I feel my cheeks heat. “The sex is out of this world. Like I can’t explain it. Somehow he knew exactly what I needed in the bedroom before he ever really knew me.”

“So have you gotten over that little problem Blaine used to bitch about?”

I can’t help but laugh. “Yes. He knows how to make me come. Multiple times. Every time without fail.”

Erica groans. “Is it fucked up that I’m jealous that you are getting o’s on the regular? Seriously, does he have a brother? I need that kind of energy in my life.”

“I’ll ask him if any of his brothers are single and if they are into women a little on the crazy side.” I wink.

Erica sticks her tongue out at me. “I’m a fucking delight, and don’t you forget it.”