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When everyone is quiet, she takes center stage. “You guys are sneaks!” Everyone laughs. “I know some of you in this club were dubious that I was capable of prospecting, and I don’t blame you for that. This is a pretty cutthroat position. But the fact that I was given a chance in a club that I love, that meant the world to me. So thank you to everyone for your support, even those who made my life hell.” More laughs ensue. “It made me stronger. I’ll always do what’s right for this club, and for my family. And that includes Cale. I may as well take this opportunity to announce that we’re moving in together!”
Harlem turns to look at me, giving me the two finger “I’m watching you” gesture. More whoops ensue.
“Hey, I can’t help that I fell in love with a Rebel!” I call as my girl blows me a kiss.
When Stella makes it back to me, I lift her up and she laughs as I squeeze her tight. “I’m so proud of you.”
“This is so cool,” she sniffs. “I didn’t expect this so soon.”
“You’ve earned it.” I kiss her unashamed. “You’ve worked hard.”
“Let’s get out of here as soon as possible,” she whispers.
I know what that means, and I’m all for it. “One drink,” I promise.
two weeks after that…
I slide in and out of my girl, groaning as I hold my weight off her. “You feel just like the first time.”
She grips my ass harder. “Do I,Mister Mayor?” She’s changedDetectivefor my newly appointed position. I was elected, and I’m due to start my new position on Monday. To say I’m overwhelmed is an understatement.
If it weren’t for her unwavering support, I probably wouldn’t have even applied.
“I think I like that name comin’ out of your mouth while I fuck you,” I grunt.
“You do?”
“Yeah.” I thrust my hips harder. “I wonder if I can make you scream it instead?”
A salacious grin plays on her lips. “You drive a hard bargain.”
Life has never been so sweet now she’s all but moved in, and I love having her in my bed every night. Holding her, talking, making love, whatever it is we do, it’s better when we’re together.
“And you drive me crazy taking all of me, such a good girl.”
She bites down on her lip, and I know she’s close. “Oh, Cale,” she cries. “I’m coming,oh yes, I’m coming…” I follow right behind her, stilling as I spill inside, enjoying the tightness as I drop on top of her. She immediately squeals and tries to push me off.
I laugh, kissing her cheek. I pull out, cupping her pussy. “I don’t like any of this spilling out.”
“Stop staying hot things in bed, you’re making me want to ride you and I’m still coming down from the aftershocks,” she pants.
I nuzzle into her neck. “How did I get so lucky?”
“How didweget so lucky? Then again, we did sneak around like we were teenagers, so that could have something to do with it,” she laughs. As I lift up, she traces the outline of the scar on my chest. “We were so close to losing each other.”
I brush the hair back off her face. “I wasn’t going anywhere, baby girl. It just reminds me that we need to live every day to the fullest. I know what I want, and she’s right here with me.” Right on cue, Calli howls. “Oh, and you too.”
Stella laughs as Calli jumps on the bed with her Pookie toy in her mouth and tries to nuzzle her way in. “Pushy much?” Stella kisses Calli’s head as she settles at the end of the bed, circling a couple of times before she settles down. “We should get her a boyfriend.”
“Boyfriends are trouble, and I think she likes her newly appointed position as my assistant.”
“She does enjoy the quieter life.”
Sometimes she’ll help Willow out with a case, but more often than not, she’s at home with me now, until I start my new job. She’s a hero in this city, the entire nation heard about how she was the one who apprehended our crooked mayor, and because of her, he was brought to justice. Personally, I think she likes all the praise.
“What about you?” I ask. “Are you happy?”
She smiles up at me. “Happier than I’ve ever been. Life is pretty great right now.”
