James, Liam and I hang out with the Aunts for a few hours before making our way to Cash’s house. James helps me get baby and baby belongings hauled in before we start Liam’s bedtime routine. Getting him to sleep is surprisingly easy, but that’s probably due to him having such a busy day. Grabbing the baby monitor, we take Snots outside with us. While Snots wanders around exploring, James and I kick back in patio chairs and enjoy a quiet beer together.
“I had my doubts about Cash in the beginning. After spending time around his family and club, I don’t anymore. I think he’s solid, Liv. He’s surrounded himself with good people, and he’s doing right by Liam. He’s well respected in the club and from what I heard today, he’s earned it. I like him and I think he’d be good for you,” James says.
“Do you think he’ll be okay with my job? So far, it’s not interfered, but you know how it can affect relationships.”
“Time will tell, I guess. Cash isn’t insecure about himself though, so I don’t think you being a cop is going to be an issue for him. I know it has been for other guys you dated, but they were weak-ass men to begin with. They couldn’t stand the idea that their girlfriend carried a gun while they wielded a pen. That was their problem, not yours. Cash won’t make it yours either,” James says confidently.
“He wants me to come to the gym for more intense training,” I inform James.
“See? Not intimidated by your strengths. He just wants you to be your best self, with the best possible defenses, so you stay safe. I have a feeling he’s going to take your training very seriously because your safety matters to him. It matters to me too, so I’m all for this.”
“Glad to hear you say that because you’re invited too,” I say while tossing James an evil grin.
“Fuck no!” James exclaims while sitting up straight.
“Yep and you’re going, like it or not.”
“No man my size should be doing body flips and ninja turtle moves! I don’t like to sweat, and you know that! No! Not going to happen! Quit grinning at me, you evil bitch!”
“Ninja turtle moves? Really, James?”
I’m laughing too hard at his expression to catch my breath. His face has frozen in a horrified expression as his mind is probably conjuring up all sorts of workout torture. James has a serious allergy to all things strenuous.
“What exactly is a ninja turtle move? I would love to see you demonstrate one, please!” I shout while giggling loudly.
“I hope Cash dumps you for a scrawny, skanky blond!” James shouts back.
I’m laughing too hard to respond at this point. James continues to glare at me as I tip sideways in my chair. He leans over and jabs me in the shoulder with his fingertip. I pull myself upright, take a deep breath and control my laughing. Looking him in the eye, I drop the bomb he’s been afraid of all along.
“Do I need to call Momma Green?”
*~*~*~*
I feel the bed move just before hard, warm arms pick me up. Sleepily, I wrap my arms around Cash’s neck and settle against his chest. I feel us moving, but I don’t care where we’re going as long as he’s holding me close. My eyes shift up to his when my feet are set on the floor.
“Shower.”
My arms stay skyward while Cash pulls his shirt over my head. I watch his eyes travel downward before he bends low enough to drop a kiss on the top of my shoulder. When he pulls back, his eyes are smoldering. His hand lands on the back of my head, and he pulls my mouth to his.
Long, slow, deep, Cash kisses me. With one hand keeping our heads together, the other drops to cup one side of my ass. I run my hands up and under his shirt to explore all the hard muscle that is his back. After a moment, I lower them to grasp the bottom of his shirt and tug it upwards. Cash leans back long enough to assist with this before our bodies collide again. Skin on skin, it’s a glorious feeling. I don’t get long to enjoy it before Cash drops to his knees in front of me. Placing a soft kiss on my stomach, his hands grasp my boy shorts and pull them down.
Placing my hands on his shoulders, I step out of them. I stand, unashamedly, naked and wanting. Cash places another kiss, this one right above my pubic bone, before standing. Cash reaches in the shower and flips on the water. Turning back toward me, he finishes stripping.
His body is indescribable. Light golden brown, muscled and tatted. Cash has a lot more tats than I knew of, and they’re beautiful. I’m fascinated and place my fingertips on the closest one. His body stills while I trace it lightly. It’s a raven, and the artist nailed it. The feathers are so life-like that I expect them to flutter while tracing them. It’s a side profile with wings outstretched. One wing travels over the top of one shoulder. One yellow, intelligent eye stares back at me.
My eyes leave the raven when Cash’s hands span my waist. He lifts, and I wrap my legs around his hips. I feel his hardness pressing tight against me, and I can’t stop myself from moving my hips. Cash steps us into the shower and pushes my back against the tile.
“Mouth.”
Our mouths meet and meld. Cash’s hands move me against his cock, and I feel it slide along my folds. The head is hitting my clit with each slide, and I want more. I can feel the warm water spraying against our bodies, and it’s erotic as fuck. Everything about Cash is erotic and tantalizing to all of my senses. Cash carefully lowers me to standing, and I miss him immediately.
“Turn around.”
I turn without argument, facing away. A few seconds later, Cash’s soapy hands glide down my shoulders, along my arms before moving upward. I place my hands on the wall in front of me and lose the ability to breathe. Soapy hands glide over my breasts, slowly, before fingertips circle my nipples. Including his thumbs, he pinches and rolls my nipples until they’re as hard as he is. I lean my head back against his shoulder as he drops his chin on mine.
“Fuck, you’re beautiful,” Cash whispers while continuing to tease my breasts.
“Cash,” I groan out while loving what he’s doing but needing more.