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“Whatever man. Just remember I had her first. You can go ahead and have my scraps.”

Fucking. Asshole.

My jaw drops open as my friends all add in commentary at the same time:

“Oh hell no.” –Taylor.

“Is this guy serious?” –Leah.

“Mm. That was a fuckin mistake” – Tucker.

Before I know it Max rears back and punches Pete square in the jaw.

“Shit!” Pete yells out. Max stalks over to him, pulling him up by the collar of his shirt.

“If you ever try to speak to or about her, if you ever eventhinkabout her again, it will be the last fucking thing you do. I will hunt you down and rip the lungs from your chest myself. Understand, motherfucker?” He tosses Pete backwards as Tucker and Tank walk up beside him. Taylor, Leah, Lauren and Ruby surround me as the guys stand there waiting for Pete’s next move.

He rubs his jaw and then nods once before leaving like the coward that he is. That’s probably the smartest decision he’s made in a year. When he’s out the door I see Max take in a deep breath and then he turns to face me, hurrying back to my side.

“You alright?” he asks, looking directly into my eyes as if no one else is around. I glance around, seeing my girls, my new friends Ruby, Tank, and Tucker – and Max, I have never felt more loved in my life. I nod my head and smile.

“Of course I am. I have you.” I reach up on my toes and kiss Max, my hands running wildly through his hair. When he pulls away I recognize the fire in his eyes, because it’s the same fire burning in mine.

“Let’s get out of here.” He commands. I nod my head eagerly in return.

“We’re out, take care of these ladies.” Max says to Tank and Tucker.

“You know we will.” Tucker assures him.

Max grabs my hand and leads me through the crowded dance floor, all the way out the door. When the cool air hits us as we walk outside, Max pulls me around the corner, pressing me up against the side of the building. His hands wrap around my neck, kissing me with such passion and desire. I grab his leather jacket, pulling him in to kiss him harder. Letting him know I want him as badly as he wants me.

People start to whistle and yell at us to get a room, making me laugh beneath his kiss. He pulls away and grunts at the attention.

“Let’s go.” He says, pulling me to his bike. I have no idea where we’re going, but if I’m with Max, I really don’t care.

CHAPTER27

MAX

We ride allthe way to my house on my motorcycle, in the pouring rain. It started almost as soon as we pulled away from the club, and hasn’t let up since. I could have ripped that Pete guy limb from limb, showing up, thinking Shane would ever take a sorry cheater like him back. Thinking he was going to take her away from me. He’s got me fucked up. She’smineand I am never letting her go. He’s lucky to still be breathing after calling her scraps, like she’s not the best thing to ever happen to planet earth.

When we pull up I roll into the garage, parking the bike next to my truck, which I probablyshouldhave driven tonight. I bought this house a few years back after getting my investments sorted and had enough money to my name to do so. It’s small, which is perfect for me and Riles, and it’s in a nice neighborhood. The exterior is painted black with brown river rock around the bottom of the house, and the same rockwork wraps around both columns on the front porch. There’s a single rocking chair on the porch with a pillow on the ground beside it for Riley, it’s where I like to sit before sunrise to enjoy the peace and quiet. I’m holding Shane’s hand, leading her into my place for the first time and I honestly can’t believe she’s never been here before. There’s a simple green doormat outside, and the front door is a dark wood that matches the brickwork of the columns. It was the only house in the neighborhood that felt likeme.

When we first step inside the small entryway, I toss my keys into a bowl that’s set on a small table to the right, by the front door. The only other thing on the table is a photo of me and Riley on deployment. I look over at Shane who is taking in her surroundings, her beautiful blue eyes taking it all in.

“Let’s get you out of those wet clothes.” I say, looking at her soaking wet, all black outfit. I take her hand and lead her through the house, not stopping until we reach my bedroom. Riley lifts her head to look at us as we pass by the brown leather couch, but otherwise doesn’t move.

When we walk into my bedroom, I immediately slide my leather jacket off, dropping it onto the floor in the corner. Then I pull the wet t-shirt off over my head, throwing it to the side with the leather jacket.

Shane’s mouth is hanging open as she watches me undress until I walk over and close it with my own. Wrapping my hand around her neck, I kiss her while walking her backwards until the back of her knees hit the edge of my bed. I run my hands over her sweet little body, my thumbs trailing over her perky breasts, then along her ribs, making her whole body shiver.

Our kiss breaks just long enough for me to pull her shirt over her head, then I’m back for more, sliding my tongue right past her lips. I brush her wet hair off of her neck and behind her shoulder, running my lips along her neck. Nipping at her ear as I unhook her bra. It’s black lace, coordinating perfectly with the rest of her outfit, which doesn’t surprise me one bit.

It falls to the ground as I work my lips down her neck, planting kisses on her collarbone before moving down the slopes of her breasts. Taking one of them in my mouth, holding the other firmly in my hand, her full breast fits perfectly in my large hand. Running my tongue along her peaked nipple, I tease the other with my fingers. She lets out a soft moan and it’s music to my ears. I’ll never tire of hearing how good she feels when she’s with me.

“Every single part of you tastes fucking perfect.” I growl, as I move my lips to her other breast. Giving it the same attention I gave the first. I kiss my way down her stomach until I reach the waist of her black leather mini-skirt. “You better have fucking panties on under this, Sunshine.” I warn. She rolls her lips together, trying to hide a smile. I am going to lose my damn mind if she doesn’t.

I quickly rip the skirt from her hips, and I am met with a pair of black lace underwear, a perfect match to the discarded bra she was wearing. I raise a brow at her and smirk.

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