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“It’s your way of doing things, so yeah. Now, if the club decides I must ask permission to hit the clubs with Lisa, we will have a problem,” I reply with a grin.

“You don’t need the club’s permission for that. We just want the women to be extra careful right now because of the drugging incidents. Going out with Lisa, anywhere, requires a lot of courage and common sense, though,” Rex answers with his own grin. “And knowing how easily she finds trouble, you might want to consider taking some striking classes with Cash.”

“When you’re done reading nonsensical texts, will you cuddle with me while I fall asleep?” I ask while sliding down further on the bed.

“Absolutely,” Rex says. “Higgins. Lights off.”

I relax as soon as his arm pulls me close.

I grab my phone and silence the alarm seconds before the bedroom door opens and Rex strolls in. Rolling onto my side to get a better view of him, I feel my stomach flutter. The man is gorgeous with his dark brown hair and milk chocolate-colored eyes. Still gorgeous, even with a battered face. He’s obviously showered because his hair is damp and neatly styled.

“Morning,” Rex says while setting his coffee cup on the nightstand and sliding into bed next to me.

“Hi. You’ve been up a while.”

Picking up his cup, Rex takes a sip and sighs. I sit up, placing my back against the headboard, and reach for his cup. Handing it over, he grins.

“Long enough to shower and make coffee. Wasn’t sure how you like yours, though.”

“Just like this,” I respond and take another sip of the heavenly black brew.

“Did your chat with Craig go well?” Rex asks as I hand him his cup back.

“Ohhh, it went so well,” I answer, then laugh while thinking about Craig’s idea for revenge on Axel.

“Your laugh makes me think Craig is up to his usual shady ways. What ideas did he have for you? I’m only asking because he’s giving me a huge discount now that I referred him to you.”

“I promised him I wouldn’t tell anyone, but let’s just say the whole club is going to get a lot of mileage out of it. Craig’s charging me a shit ton of money for the pictures, but it’ll be worth every cent. Even if I have to sell a kidney to afford them. Not sure how Bailey’s going to feel about it, though,” I respond before laughing again.

“Pictures? Now I’m really curious,” Rex says with a grin. “Please promise you won’t have to leave town or go into hiding once Axel sees them.”

“Not sure I can make that promise. I may end up living at the ranch with Ivy and Pigeon for a while,” I respond.

“Speaking of pictures, I’m going to go through your security camera rolls today. I’ll let you know if I find anything.”

The reminder of last night's peeper wipes the smile off my face. I’m glad I brought work clothes with me last night, so at least I don’t have to go home before work.

“Okay, thanks. I better hit the shower and get dressed. I have a full day,” I say before getting out of bed and grabbing my overnight bag.

“Want something to eat before you go? Candy made a bunch of breakfast burritos and bagels for me. They’re frozen and only take a minute or so to nuke,” Rex asks.

“That’s nice of her to do that. No, thanks, though. I’m not a breakfast person,” I answer before making my way to the shower.

Walking into the kitchen, I find Rex at the bar, phone in hand. When his eyes find me, I watch as they do a slow inventory of my body and then face. Face serious, he turns on his stool and pulls me to stand between his legs. Cupping the side of my neck, he pulls my mouth to his.

Slowly, Rex explores my mouth while his other hand grips my hip. I lean against his body and thoroughly enjoy what his mouth and tongue are doing to mine. I drop my overnight bag and place my hands on his thighs. Angling his head, Rex takes things up a few notches, and I feel heat race through me. Moaning slightly, I regret that I have to stop this before it gets even hotter. I pull my head back and then drop my forehead onto his shoulder.

“I shouldn’t have started something we can’t finish, but fuck, Aria, I don’t want to let you go,” Rex says in a husky whisper.

“I’m going to count that as the hottest goodbye kiss ever and a promise for more later,” I state in a quiet voice.

“Text me before you leave work today if you haven’t heard from me yet. I don’t want you going home unless someone is with you,” Rex orders.

“I’m not sure how I feel about going there alone, so yeah, I’ll text you.”

“Do you have a security system at your practice?” Rex asks suddenly.

“Yes, but I don’t know anything about it. It was in place when I started working there.”

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