Crave (Talon Security #1)(57)

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The Knights knew how to party, that was for sure. With music blasting, drinks flowing, and conversation buzzing around us, I allowed myself to get swept up into the contagious joy.

Sid pulled me in close for a dance on the makeshift dance floor.

“I’ve never danced with you before. One of many firsts for us, sweetheart,” he noted with a smile as he guided us in a slow sway. “Always wanted you in my arms like this.”

I looked up at him as his mouth dipped down to briefly meet with mine.

“Did I tell you I like this dress?” he said, his gaze sweeping over my body appreciatively.

Piper had chosen a beautiful lavender color but allowed us to buy our own dresses. Mine was strapless with a cinched waist and a silhouette that hugged my backside. “You may have mentioned that,” I replied dryly.

“I’ll like taking it off you later even more.” His deep voice rumbled as he pulled me close against the bulge in his pants.

I swallowed hard, nodding eagerly.

“You feel ready to get back?” he asked.

I shrugged, my eyes shifting to the side. “Yes and no. As much as I want to start making plans for the new house, I’m not looking forward to facing the uncertainty of what’s happening. I just want it to be over.”

He pulled me closer, his arm wrapping around me protectively. “I’m gonna take care of it, baby.” His low growl was a promise that I believed with utter certainty.

“I know. I love you, Sid.”

“Love you, too, baby.”

After the raucous party, Sid and I fell into bed and into each other’s arms. Ryker and Piper had left an hour earlier to start their honeymoon.

In a clash of tongues and quiet moans, we lost ourselves in each other as I dreamed of the day where I stood up in front of everyone I loved and declared Sid the love of my life. When I declared him mine.





CHAPTER 22

“Baby, you know I love you, but you seriously need to get rid of some of this shit,” Sid groused. It was two weeks later, nearly moving day, and we were at the storage facility where my things had been moved while I was in between places.

I looked around at the various boxes and clutter. “It’s not that bad,” I huffed.

He lifted a brow as he held up a pair of white cowboy boots with tassels.

“Hey, those are classic!” I protested sweeping them out of his hands. “These were badass on stage.”

“Maybe if you could take a time capsule back to 1980.” He chortled.

“Okay, well maybe this doesn’t need to be an exercise we do together,” I grumbled, gesturing to the storage closet.

He chuckled. “Keep what you want, babe, we have the space. Just saying… this?” He held up a blue jean romper I’d told myself I could pull off. “I don’t see you needing this.” His eyes were bright with humor.

“You have no eye for fashion,” I complained. “But fine. If I haven’t worn it in say, three years, I’ll get rid of it.”

“How about two?” he bargained.

“Okay, fine. Two.”

He pulled me into an unexpectedly scorching kiss, lifting me off the ground. “I’m so fucking thrilled we’re moving in together.”

I squealed as he spun us around. “Even if my boots and rompers come too?”

“Even if they come too.” He grinned, flashing the dimple that I loved.

After we’d finished sifting through my things, we headed over to Talon. The guys had been training hard preparing for an upcoming contract. Sid wouldn’t be joining them, but he trained with them as though he would be.

I hated the idea of him leaving, but I’d brought up more than once that I felt guilty that he had to stay behind because of me. One of the other guys could stay with me, I’d suggested. I could go stay with Travis again. Those options were always met with a curt head shake. “No one takes care of my girl but me.”

I’d stopped bringing it up after hearing the same answer more than once. And really, that was fine with me. I was in no hurry to be parted from him.

I sat in the training facility trying to not to blatantly stare at my man as he heaved a huge tire across the large space. His muscles rippled and his skin glistened with sweat as he moved with graceful intensity.

The other guys climbed rope or lifted weights but I barely noticed them, only having eyes for Sid. After a few hours where I actually managed to write a bit despite the distraction that was Sid, Sid and Theo wandered over, freshly showered. It was late and I was starving.

I turned my eyes up to my man. “We should probably pick up a few things from the store. I’ll make a list; any requests?”

“Bananas.” He nodded.