148 If I Asked (1/2)

”Are you done yet?” I shouted. My dress was lying on the bed, and I was standing outside waiting for Anthony to get dressed. He had been occupying the closet for the past fifteen minutes.

”Why are you in such a hurry?” he shouted back. I huffed in frustration but didn't answer. A few moments later, the door slid open and he walked out. He was fidgeting with the sleeve of his s.h.i.+rt. His tie was hanging loosely from his neck. I sighed and got up.

I could see his eyes slide down in appreciation.

”You look nice,” he commented with a sly grin.

”Of course, I do. I'm only wearing my underwear.”

”And the heels...” Like a h.o.r.n.y teenager, he pulled me to him and kissed me roughly. Shoving him away, I gave him a disapproving look.

”Hold still,” I commanded as I grabbed the ends of his tie and made the knot. He fell silent, then. I could feel his eyes on me. When I patted his chest and let him go, he held on to my waist.

”You... You are not going.”

”Why?” I asked him, irritation lacing my voice.

”I don't know how it is going to turn out. All these hot-headed b.a.s.t.a.r.ds are going to be there and someone might blow up. I don't want you there-”

”And that is exactly why I should be there. Just because you sleep with me now, doesn't mean that it is not my job to be at your side at all costs. I am your partner. I will take the d.a.m.n bullet for you if it comes to that.”

”You don't understand,” his voice rose and his hands found their way to his hair. He clutched onto it and pulled it so hard, that I flinched... almost.

”Then make me understand,” I implored.

”Something...” he trailed off. Words that had been spoken by Daisy swirled in my mind, drawing horrific images. I shoved them away and glared at him.

”I will stay out of sight, but I will not leave the club. Do you understand?” It was a fair compromise on my part. I would be able to handle the needs of the people and oversee the staff.

”Thank you,” he whispered as he nuzzled my face.

”Now let me get dressed.” He shook his head playfully. ”Do you want all those men seeing your woman half naked?” I teased, lightly. A growl escaped his throat. ”Leave,” I chuckled. He shook his head as if to clear it and then walked out of the room.

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