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It was a plan, but one that may or may not work. “Where’s Four?”

“Sleeping,” JJ answered. “He had a very mentally draining day. I’ll tell you about it upstairs.”

I nodded. “And anymore on Maxwell’s golfing buddy?”

“Mark Spriggs. At least that’s the name he gave Max. Has to be an alias because based on all the info Max tossed our way,we couldn’t find him.” Nick huffed. “It’s a lead that takes us to nowhere.”

“Look, we’re all tired. Let’s get some rest, and tomorrow we can attack this with clear heads.” Mason stood, offering Gabe a hand up.

“Yeah, I gotta go to the shop tomorrow. Trying to get things organized.”

“How about Gabe and I go to the bakery tomorrow? You stay here.” Mason smiled and Gabe frowned.

“You sure?”

“We’d love to.” He smacked Gabe’s arm. “Wouldn’t we?”

“I’d like to be able to stay home for once, babe.”

Mason rolled his eyes. “It’s one day. Besides, I want to meet the newbies.” He batted his eyes at Gabe. “I suppose I can go alone.”

“Fuck that.” Gabe wrapped his arms around Mason. “Let’s get up to bed. We’ll go to the shop tomorrow, but only one day. I’m beat.”

“Thanks, man.” I slapped his back as he walked past me to the stairs.

“I’d still like to talk about me seeing my daughter.” Max was a bit red in the face.

“Tomorrow. Night.” Angel left the room, inevitably ending the conversation.

I shrugged at the man, and got up from the couch. “Good night, Max.” I took JJ’s hand and led him to our room.

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

JJ

Shep wentinto the en suite, and I followed. I leaned against the doorjamb and ogled the shit out of him as he undressed. Shep was a gorgeous man. Big, brilliant, and beautiful. His heart was bigger than his body, and he adored me. I was a lucky son of a bitch that needed to cut the string holding me back from completely immersing myself into the love Shep was offering me.

“I’m gonna shower.” He didn’t turn around, obviously knowing I was right there. “Want to join me?”

“Do beavers piss on flat rocks?” I began undressing immediately. Once I was naked, I went to move and froze. Shep was staring me as if I had two heads. “What?”

“I don’t know. I’m assuming based on you getting naked that beavers do, in fact, piss on flat rocks?”

I shrugged. “They probably do. I read it somewhere once but either way, the answer is yes. Come on, sexy beast, let’s get wet.”

Shep chuckled, and I stepped into the shower, leaving him to finish undressing. He wasn’t far behind and the moment the glass door shut, I stretched my arms up to drape over his neck. Like a magnet to metal, his lips met mine in a kiss that melted away the stresses of the day.

“Mmm, I like this.” Shep hummed and began kissing me again.

The water cascaded along our bodies, and I’d happily stand there until the water went cold, because this man kissed like a god.

“Let’s wash up.” He grabbed the shampoo and started lathering up my hair. It was a top-three best feeling in the world, having someone do this.

Neither of us spoke. We just silently cleaned each other, sneaking in kisses and gentle gropes. By the time we were done, our cocks were harder than diamonds. We dried off and as soon as we were close enough to the bed, we fell on it together. Legs tangled, arms embracing each other, and tongues…damn, were they wrestling.

“You feel so good,” I moaned as Shep dipped his head and took my nipple in his mouth.

“You taste so good.” He licked the hard nub, and I swore I almost came.

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