Page 12 of Laying it Bare Biker Style - Grayson

I set a cup into our Keurig and placed a mug underneath. When it was finished, I slid it in front of her. “Do you like cream or sugar or both?”

“Some milk or cream would be perfect.”

After pulling the carton from the refrigerator, I handed it to her and then made myself a cup before taking my seat beside her. Then I scooped up a bite of egg and stuffed it into my mouth. “Still a little warm. Could be worse. Do you want me to make you a new batch or rewarm your breakfast?”

“No. I’m sure they’re fine.” She took a sip of her coffee. “And this is perfect. I should feel better in a few minutes.”

“Do you still want to go visit Sage? I’m sure they will understand if you don’t. Not that I’ll give Sage details right now. But I’ll clue Ryder in on what’s going on so he can be more vigilant. But I don’t need to worry Sage right at this moment.”

“I do. I think it will be so much fun.” But her cheerful expression grew concerned as she raised her hand to her cheek and lightly touched the bruise. “I don’t want the people there to think you did this to me. Last night they looked bad so I’m sure with the added ones it looks even worse now. I know Ryder and your friends won’t think it was you, but the hospital staff and other visitors there might have some less than savory opinions.”

I eyed her curiously and couldn’t stop an amused smirk from curling my lips. “I don’t care what people think of me. But thank you for wanting to stand up for me. I don’t know that I’ve ever had a girl want to do that. Most of them were too busy trying to flaunt the fact they were with a rough biker.”

“Well, I’m starting to realize there is much more to you than what people see. But I’m still not sleeping with you.” She shot me a flirty grin.

“Yet.” Leaning down, I swept my lips across hers. “Finish eating so we can get changed and go meet Sage and Ryder’s daughter.” Since she kept bringing up the sex thing, it gave me hope we were one step closer to my getting my hands and mouth all over her naked skin and then my dick inside of her. With that thought, I had to slyly adjust as he was making a huge statement in the front of my shorts.

After we finished eating and cleaned up, we retreated to my bedroom.

“Ryder said Sage wanted you to know you can borrow anything of hers from the baby’s closet.” I slid off my shorts before grabbing a pair of jeans from my drawer and then tugging them on. Rummaging through another drawer, I pulled out a plain black t-shirt and slipped it over my head. “Let’s go find you something else to wear. Your outfit is giving me indecent thoughts which I’m not comfortable sharing until I get to know you better.” My lips curving into a mischievous grin, I tugged her toward the room right beside mine.

When we stepped inside, Brooke paused while her eyes ate up the room.

“Did you guys do this for Sage?”

“Ryder and I did it over a two day span without her knowing. Do you really like it?”

Ryder and I had decided to paint the walls peach instead of pink so it was still feminine but not over the top. We replaced the laminate flooring with soft crème colored carpet. Everything else: the wooden crib all decked out with jungle animal sheets and a blanket; a matching changing table; a small white dresser and a plastic toy box were all gifts from club members. And Remus had built Sage a beautiful rocking chair.

“It’s so adorable in here. Jade is going to love this room. I’m assuming all of the furniture was bought brand new; it looks it. But that rocking chair was hand made.” She walked over to the piece and ran her hand along the wood. “It is gorgeous.”

“Remus, our Prez, built the chair and Lynette, his Old Lady, made the cushions so they would match the jungle theme.”

“Wow. You guys have a pretty amazing club.” She twisted to meet my gaze. “I wish my dad wouldn’t be so negative about you guys. His opinions had rubbed off on me, but in a really ridiculous way I’m glad I got beat up in the parking lot. It meant I was forced to give you a second chance. And you deserved one after the way I had treated you.”

Walking over to where she stood, I wrapped my arms around her waist and pressed a kiss to the crown of her head. “Your dad isn’t the first and he won’t be the last. Honestly, I don’t care what he thinks of me or my club. He knows my club is invaluable to them. Although I’d like to date you and I’m sure he’ll have some words about that. So I do need to figure something out.” Then I shrugged. I wasn’t keen on feeling like I had to prove myself to someone, but Brooke might be worth my sucking down my pride. I’d see how things rolled out and adjust from there. Taking her hand, I led her over to the closet. “The dresser is packed with baby clothes already and some things are hanging in the closet, but it’s mostly Sage’s pre-pregnant wardrobe in here.” Pulling open the closet door, I gestured inside. “Sage said you could help yourself to whatever you wanted.”

After Brooke stared at the contents of the closet for a moment, she released a sigh. “I’ll have to go with a pair of yoga pants; jeans wouldn’t be comfortable since I don’t have any clean panties to wear.”

A low groan escaped my chest. “Can we please not speak about your lack of panties?”

“I thought you weren’t ready for anything since we’re still getting to know one another?” Her eyes danced with teasing.

Caught up in the lust rolling through my body, I spun Brooke to the wall opposite of the closet, slapped my hands to the sides of her head, and pressed my groin into her stomach. “You are a tantalizing temptress. Fuck, I want you so bad.”

The pulse at her neck throbbed and her eyes went wide.

Backing away slightly, I ran a hand through my hair. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be that aggressive. I don’t want to scare you. I hope you know I would never push you.” Disgusted with myself, I twisted to walk out of the room. She made me insane and I wanted her like I’ve never wanted anyone else, but I knew she had her reservations. She was staying here with me voluntarily and I had to bide my time.

But Brooke’s hand on my arm gave me pause. “I’m not scared, Grayson. Quite the opposite actually.”

Her words caught me off guard and my head swung around to face her.

An adorable blush bloomed across her cheeks. “I don’t feel an ounce of fear around you. Even right now I know you would allow me to completely walk away. But I don’t want to. Even though I don’t really know you, it truly doesn’t bother me. I’m comfortable around you and I’m looking forward to staying tonight too.”

A growl rumbled in my chest and I took her face in my hands before smashing my mouth onto hers in a savage kiss that intended to devour and conquer. But thankfully, I gained enough control of my carnality I was able to pull back and rub my thumbs across her cheeks. Her eyes were wide, pupils blown, and her chest heaved with her breaths.

My heart thundered in my chest and my erratic breathing matched hers.

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