Payback (Dueling Devils 2)

“Sit up baby.”

She rose on her knees and he reached around rubbed her clit. A strangled cry erupted from her throat. The slap of flesh against flesh filled the room. Her body shook. The wave rose.

“That’s it baby, come for me, take me with you.”

Demon’s dark whispers pushed her over the edge. Biting her lip to keep the scream in her throat silent, she exploded. White flashed beneath her eyelids. Slick warmth filled her center and her upper thighs. Shit! They hadn’t used a condom. “D, we didn’t use a condom.”

He grunted. “I don’t go bare with anyone else baby. You’re safe. I wouldn’t fuck you raw if I wasn’t sure of that.”

She huffed. How can he be so flippant?

He rolled to his side, taking her with him, still inside her. “I only get to be here for a few hours. Let’s just enjoy it.”

“Wait, you’re not staying?” The afterglow disappeared. She glanced over her shoulder.

“No, I need to be hands on with what I have going on. “

Her stomach bubbled. Questions lingered on the tip of her tongue. She knew he wouldn’t tell her, but that didn’t stop her from wondering. Swallowing her need to be in the loop, she nearly bit her tongue. The last thing she wanted to do was start an argument before he left. Carefully choosing her words, she soaked in the warmth of his broad frame against her back. “Are we safe?”

“It may not look like it, but I have eyes on you at all times.”

“That’s creepy.”

“No, it’s necessary. But it won’t be for much longer.”

“Can you tell me anything?”

“Yeah, I’m taking care of it.” He cupped her chin and leaned down to meet her gaze. “This business ain’t for you to know the details on. It’s how we do things, so you need to get used to it. I understand it was different back home. You were the one running things and giving orders. You don’t have to do that anymore.”

“I can’t just…sit here and do nothing.”

“You’re doing plenty by taking care of the kids, so I can focus on what I need to do.” He leaned in and brushed their mouths together. “Am I your man?”

His whispered words tickled her lips and she shuddered. “Yes.” The swirling emotions in his dark eyes melted her resistance.

“Trust me to take care of you.” His hand wrapped around her throat and he caressed the side of her neck with his calloused thumbs. “You’re the heartbeat of the family. You keep the home together and my children safe. That’s a big deal. You think I let just anyone around Rocket and Harley?”

“No.” She licked her lips.

“Damn straight.” He nipped her bottom lip.

His cell phone rang.

“Shit.” He released her and rolled off the bed.

Her skin protested the loss of warmth. She shivered in the chill of the room.

“Yeah? What! Are you okay Gia? Look, stay there. I’m coming and I’ll bring Lefty with me. We’ll put some boys on security detail okay? Don’t worry, I got you.”

Gia. Who is this woman? One where he’d run to her rescue?

He hung up and turned to her. “I got to go babe.” He walked over to her and planted a swift kiss on her lips. “If you need anything, call me. If I can’t get away I’ll send a prospect. Any of them can be here in ten minutes, flat.

Ardy remained silent as he dressed and rushed out of the room. Who the fuck is Gia? He cared about her, but they’d made no declarations of love and she wasn’t completely blind to the way bikers strayed. Is Demon one of those types? Had she misjudged him? Suddenly, their whirlwind courtship showed a lot of holes. She’d never been the jealous type, but right now, she wanted to pull out the unknown woman’ hair. Is this what being his woman will be like? Late nights, alone wondering what he’s doing and bitches popping up from the past like daisies? Her thoughts went back to Natasha. Was she one in the line of many? Even more important, what do I do if he is the cheating type?

Chapter Four

Demon strode into the club. The scent of desperation and lust permeated the air, mingling with the fragrance of perfume the girls used and alcohol. Pounding bass traveled through his body as he weaved his way through the crowd, focused on reaching the office in the very back. The bikes out front told him a Lefty had beaten him here and brought two Prospects with him. He reached the club office, nodded to the bouncer and stepped inside.