Page 112 of A Wild Darkness

“You are sleeping with her, aren’t you?”

“What if I was?”

“You and River…” Christian says our names like he’s scolding a couple of kids.

“Why does it matter to you?”

“Because we run an operation together, and I don’t want anything getting in the way of that,” Christian points out.

I wipe a hand down my face. “I get it. But everything went fine last night. Pete was taken care of, which means Stevie and I have effectively taken out two of the Black Veil Society’s members without causing alarm,” I argue. “So, I believe that’s a success.”

“That’s not the point.”

“And besides, don’t be jealous that we’re with attractive women and you’re a lonely FBI guy.”

“I’m not getting into this again.”

“Then mind your business.”

Christian sighs, knowing I’m right. “When are you guys leaving?”

“In about an hour. I have to wake up my sleeping beauty first.” I glance into the bedroom, but she’s not in the bed anymore.

“Sounds good, see you when you guys get back to the manor,” he says before I end the call.

I toss the phone into my open suitcase, then head into the bedroom. The sound of water shutting off tells me she’s getting out of the shower. The door is left ajar, so I take it upon myself to push it open. Stevie is standing in front of the mirror with a white plush towel wrapped around her glistening, wet skin.

“Hi,” I whisper.

“Morning.” Stevie turns around.

I step into the misty bathroom, letting my eyes drink her in. “I would have joined you.”

She arches a brow, wrapping her arms around my waist. “So we’ve now reached the point where we shower together?”

“It’s safe to say we’ve reached the point where we do everything together,” I correct.

Stevie rises onto her tiptoes, bringing her lips to mine. “That might be a little fast for me.”

I give her a soft kiss, then pull back. “It’s too late now.”

“Is it?”

I grab her ass, hoisting her up. Her legs come around me, knocking the towel from her body. “Yes.”

“Again?” She giggles.

“Every day, all day.” I walk back into the bedroom, kissing the soft skin of her neck. “And any time I want.” Then I toss her naked body onto the bed.

Stevie throws her head back in a full-belly laugh. “You’re a handful, Sebastian.”

I drop my boxers, kicking them to the side.

Suddenly, the buzz of the burner phone captures my attention. “Shit.”

“Is that the phone?”

I sigh, jogging to the corner of the room. “Yes, I have to get it.” I pull out the phone and answer it. “This had better be good.”