ZERO(The Skulls, 6)(38)

“Save me,” Prue said, pressing a hand to her forehead. “They’re attacking me. My prince, save me from these little people.”

In no time at all Zero was laughing along with all the kids and Prue. Messing around, he ended up on the floor right alongside Prue. Only when Eva shouted “lunch” did the kids scamper off. Darcy wrapped her arms around her neck. “I really like you, Aunty Prue. Don’t leave.”

The little girl was gone, and Prue let out a sigh.

“I really like you as well. I don’t want you to leave.” He took hold of her hand, locking their fingers together. She tightened her grip around his palm. Zero wanted her to stay with him in Fort Wills.

“I like being here with you. My life is not here though. I’ve got a life away from all of this.” They’d gone to her house the day after they shared a bed. He’d looked at her collection of pictures of the three of them together. It was her, him, and Trevor against the world after her parents died.

“I don’t want you to go home.”

“Zero,” she said, about to move.

He held her hand tighter, stopping her from leaving his side.

“No, listen to me. I don’t want you to go. This has nothing to do with Alan. He’s a problem, but him being here has made me realize how much I miss you. I miss this.” He pointed his hand up at the sky. The clouds were drifting by in the blue sky.

“That one looks like a duck,” she said, pointing straight up.

“I thought it looked like a man with a big cock.” He titled his head to the side.

“Everything to you has a big cock. You’ve not changed at all, have you?”

Zero held her hand tighter. They pointed at clouds saying what they thought they were. Prue’s ideas were tame enough to be heard by children. His would need an adult censor.

“You’ve got a dirty mind,” she said, sitting up. “You’re always changing the conversation.”

He didn’t let go of her hand and got to his feet. Zero led her over to the swings.

“Do you have any idea how big my ass is?” she asked, looking at the seat then over at him.

“Stop being a pain in my ass. That’s Tate’s job. Sit down.”

She rolled her eyes and took a seat. Moving behind her, he placed his hand on her back. Zero didn’t push her. Placing his hand on her back, he stayed close. “I’m not going to give up on this,” he said.

“On what?”

“On you staying in Fort Wills.”

“There’s nothing here for me.”

Giving her a gentle push, he watched her start to move. Using both palms, he applied pressure each time she swung back to him. Her hands held the metal chain tightly.

“There’s me. I’m here for you.”

“You’d scare away all potential dates. I would never get some light relief for my needs.”

Teeth clenched, he slowly brought her to a stop. He stepped in front of her, sinking his fingers into her hair. “Why are you trying to test me?”

“I’m not trying. I’m succeeding.” She smiled and stuck her tongue out.

Breaking the distance between them, Zero slammed his lips on top of hers. He heard her gasp seconds before he slid his tongue into her mouth. With his free hand, he cupped her cheek, stroking the tips of his fingers down to caress her neck. Her pulse pounded against his fingers.

Zero didn’t want to let go.

Deepening the kiss, he watched her close her eyes and tilt her head to the side. Fisting his hand in her hair, he tugged on the length hearing her moan. She liked the bite of pain, did she? He could work with that.

Her legs were open, and he slid between them. He moved his fingers from her neck down to stroke her breast. Her nipple was rock hard to the touch.

Pulling away, he waited for her to open her eyes. They were smoky, lust filled green eyes staring back at him. Was she as fiery as her red hair? Zero had a feeling she would rival any flame between the sheets.

Prue would be a true gem to possess and own.

“We could have this together,” he said, sliding his fingers down her stomach to reach the waistband of her jeans. Her breath heaved with each indrawn breath she took.

Releasing her hair, he stroked a finger over her bottom lip.

“You’ve got a thing for Sophia. I will not be some piece of ass you use to satisfy your need for her.”

“This is not about Sophia,” he said.

“Yeah?”

He nodded.

“I’ve heard them talk, Zero. You’ve had a crush on her, thought yourself in love with her, for the better part of a year.” He listened to every word she spoke, detecting the pain she felt. “We’ve been together for over two weeks, nearing three. How can you fall out of love with someone that fast?”