Charlotte
Marcel’s been downstate,helping Z sort through things for weeks while Sway’s in the hospital recovering. I want to be a good ol’ lady, support the club and all that, but I miss him. Heidi and I have gone downstate almost every weekend to spend time with the guys and help Lilly adjust to her new role as the president’s ol’ lady. But now I’m behind on work and need to catch up.
I’m obsessing over my notes for an upcoming trial when the front door to my office opens. My gaze jumps to my calendar. No appointments.
“Sunshine, I’m home!”
“Marcel?” I jump out of my chair and hurry around my desk. I’d kicked off my heels earlier and my tights stick to the carpet as I run.
In the hallway, I stop and stare.
Marcel’s long legs eat up the distance. He crashes into me somewhere in the middle. He lifts me against his body, holding me tight.
“Are you really home for good?” I murmur against his bristly cheek.
“Fuck, I missed you so much,” he whispers. His lips collide with mine. I curl my arms around his neck and melt into him.
“Missed you too,” I whisper. “I hate sleeping without you next to me.”
“Is that all you miss?” His mouth quirks as he sets me on my feet.
“No.” I wrap my arms around his waist, unwilling to release him even for a second. “I miss that soft snoring you do when you’re really sound asleep.”
“I don’t snore.”
Laughing, I push him away. “Seriously, are you home now?”
“Yeah, Sunshine. Z has his crew under control. If I stay any longer, it’s gonna start to undermine him.”
“True.” I lace my fingers with his and pull him toward my office. “It was good for Downstate to see how much you guys support him, but eventually they’ll wonder if he can handle it or not.”
He squeezes my hip. “You always get it.”
“Bikers aren’t all that hard to understand.” My mouth quirks. “Respect few, fear none, covers a lot of different situations.”
His snort of amusement fills the hollow space in my chest, and I hug him again. “I’m so happy you’re home. My brother will be happy to see you too.”
“Yeah? He wasn’t relieved I wasn’t around to corrupt his tender mind?”
“No.” I flash a quick smile. “Well, maybe.”
“I owe him. He was a big help to Heidi and Lilly. I think Lilly’s upset he won’t be coming down to help out anymore. Chance is going to miss him too.”
We cross the threshold into my office. I close and lock the door behind us.
Marcel’s mouth twitches at the corners. “What are you doing?”
“Welcoming you home.”
“Take your clothes off for me.”
“Here?” I play with the silk bow of my blouse. “Now?”
“Here and now.” He steps closer and leans against my desk. “Right here in front of me.” He kicks one of my chairs to the side and points to the floor.
An excited shiver races over my skin. The heat in his eyes. The gruff commands. In my office, in the middle of the day. It’s almost too much. Still, I take my time sauntering close to the spot he pointed out. Can’t give him what he wants too soon.
“Stop trying to tease me, Charlotte.”