“There are no coincidences, not in this game, we all know that, but that’s why you have us.”
“Thank fuck for that.”
“And what you did for me, for my family—”
“Don’t, Sean, it’s the least I could do. You joined a crusade to help avenge my family without anything—”
“I gained everything, brother, everything. And I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. The hellacious road less traveled has been worth it, man. I only wish he was still with us.”
I give him a slow nod as Cecelia ambles toward us with Beau in tow, the serene expression on her face lit up by the single street lamp at the end of her long driveway.
“She’s really upped her game,” Sean says in contemplative observance. “I was fucking blown away when she put this all together.”
“I trust her with everything, Sean. Everything. I hope you’re good with her making decisions for the club in the future.”
“I’m gold with it. I think we all saw it in her.” He turns to me. “And when you two are ready, it’s time to get back to work.” He drops his cigarette and crushes it with his boot before nodding towards the house. “See you inside.”
Sean steps away intercepting Cecelia a few feet from where I stand. I force myself to watch their interaction as they exchange whispers. She wraps her arms around him briefly, and he returns her hug before releasing her. The shared intimacy doesn’t gnaw at me the way I thought it would, nor does her smile or their glance back at each other when they part. It’s when her eyes flick to mine, and she gives me a pensive look before she ushers Beau into the back seat that the strain of our own exchange sets in.
I grip her hips and spin her just as she shuts the door.
“Don’t feel guilty.”
“I can’t help it.”
“Entertain Mr. Handsome? You like making me jealous.”
She grins because she knows I’m still piecing it together.
“You left that to-do list in a rather convenient place, Trésor. But it was last on the list.”
She twists her lips. “It was to throw you off his scent. He was mine to take down. I just didn’t know he was going to bait you tonight. Antoine allowed it last minute, but I knew you could take him.”
“Jesus, I’ve created a monster.”
“Yes, you have, my king.”
I shake my head. “Still not a king.”
“Agree to disagree.”
“I’m okay with you…，” I look toward the direction Sean went, “having whatever friendship you end up having with him.”
“Considering I’ve been talking to him daily behind your back, that means a lot, but I’m more concerned about your relationship with him. For a second, I thought you were wrestling until I figured out that hug was a way to keep your man chests from rubbing together.”
I roll my eyes as her lips turn up before concern takes over.
“Are you…two…okay?”
“Yeah,” I nod, “we are.”
“Is that the truth?”
“Would I lie to you?”
She narrows her eyes, and I can’t help my chuckle as I grip her face before separating her pursed lips with my tongue. My cock stirs, and I break the kiss in an attempt to keep focus on my task. “We’re not going to make it far on the road tonight,” I say gruffly. “I’m going to have to fuck you, and soon.”
“You’ll hear no complaints from me.”