Page 15 of The Bikers Redemption

“I’m sorry.” I whisper, “I just can’t.”

“I get it, Serena. You don’t need to explain it to me.” He turns to face me, leaning on his side, his hand supporting his head. “You just need some time, that’s all, and I’ll give it to you. Get some sleep. You must be tired after a long day. I’m keeping you awake.”

I mimic his movement and turn on my side to face him.

His arm drapes over my waist and pulls me closer until our thighs are touching. I don’t object. Instead, I move in and lay my head under his chin, loving the familiar scent of sandalwood. His hand moves further up my back, where he runs circles with his fingertips, causing my eyelids to feel heavy until they flutter closed.

My last thought before I fall into a deep sleep is wishing this was just a dream.

And the last three years didn’t exist.

That he never left.

Chapter Four

HARLEY

As the sun shines through the window, my eyes slowly open. Memories of yesterday’s events come flooding back, and I quickly turn over in bed, fearing Serena has left.

Relief fills me when I quickly turn over and find her sleeping beside me, her hands tucked beneath her cheek, and despite having the chance to flee, she chose not to. The men were keeping an eye out for any unusual activity, so I wasn’t worried. Even if she attempted to run, my brothers would have stopped her. Plus, I gave them a talking-to before bed, letting them know that if Serena found a way to escape, then there would be hell to pay.

My eyes scan over her. She looks stunningly beautiful while asleep with her fanned lashes, slightly parted mouth, and pink cheeks.

I don’t know how I’ll get her to come around. All I know is I need her with me always, and I won’t let her go. She’s married, I know, but surely there’s a way we can get that marriage annulled.

Right now, my plan to kill Luca is on hold. I’m not sure if that plan is the best idea because if Serena ever found out I killed him, she would never forgive me, and I doubt I could hide anything from her. She’s already accused me of killing Javier, which means it wouldn’t be hard for her to work out that I’m the one who killed her husband.

I think about that. Is my revenge worth more than getting back the woman I love? Sure, I can force her, keep her with me always, but how can I trust her never to run back to him? I can’t keep her under surveillance twenty-four seven, but how I feel about her, I’d do anything to keep her with me. I’m never letting her go again.

She stirs in her sleep, and her eyes flutter open. My woman has a warm smile on her face, and I want to kiss those lips that are begging for it.

Her eyes widen when she recognizes me and then around the room. “Oh, I forgot where I was for a minute.”

Serena sits up, and I run my hand over my sleepy face.

“How did you sleep?”

She looks down at me, confused. “Good.” I notice how her eyes shift to my bare chest, and her cheeks redden as she sees me grin. Even after three years, I still have the same effect on her, but she’s resisting it. I get it. Although things have changed, I’m determined to make her forget about Luca and choose me again.

Moving the sheets, I step out of bed, hands on hips, looking down at her.

Without uttering a word, I walk toward the chest of drawers where clean clothes are stored. I choose clean jeans, a black T-shirt, and a pair of boxers and waste no time removing the ones I’m wearing, dropping them to the floor.

With my clothes in one hand, I turn around and face Serena, naked. Her eyes widen, and they zone in on my semi-hard cock, her mouth wide open.Oh yeah, she definitely likes what she sees.

“I’m heading into the shower. You can join me if you like?” I tease.

She doesn’t reply but sits there, her mouth gaping at me. Smiling to myself, I turn around and head to the bathroom, knowing that her eyes are still on me. I don’t close the door. I want her to watch me, and I know that from where she’s sitting in bed, she can see me while I shower.

It may be wishful thinking, but if she were to join me, I’d be a very happy man.

Placing my clothes on the bathroom counter, I sneak a look at her in the mirror and find that she’s staring back at me. My heart aches because I want her to want to be with me. I want her to get out of bed and undress while moving toward the bathroom, pressing her naked body against mine. I would embrace her and wrap those beautiful silky legs around me, kissing her deeply until she’s lost in my affection. I’d ravage her neck and pull her hair until she begs for more. Her pussy would be wet with need, eagerly waiting for my cock to enter her to bring us to our release.

My mouth turns dry just thinking about it, and I chance another look at her through the mirror. I can see in her eyes that she wants everything I want, but she’s holding back. She has a lot on her mind, but I promise never to give up on us.

Chapter Five

SERENA

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