Page 110 of Invisible String
“I might not know her, but I think she loves you, Max. She’s hurt, and I don’t blame her. She needs to see you aren’t fleeing anymore. But we also need to figure out this shit with Daniel. I don’t trust him.”
Neither do I, not with Rainey. He knows my weakness is her. I would do anything for Rainey if I had to fight an army to save her, so fucking be it.
Once I’m all wrapped up and have my gear on, I loop one leg over the rope and then the other. I dance in place, waiting for Xander. “Fuck man, I didn’t know you fought last night. No wonder Daniel’s cock suckers informed me not to fight last night. They knew I would have jumped in. What a damn shithead.” Xander fastens his headgear. “It shows them how much of a badass you are to fight two huge men, and they have nothing against you.”
My ego flares; I’m not used to compliments. I always brush them off. When I fought last night, it was in a rage to protect Rainey and get to her.
“This is your sign to get out of this mess with them,” I tell him.
“I know I’m going to. I have too much to lose. I need to protect my sisters when I get her. I need them off my tail.”
Sparring begins, and I can’t wait to see Rainey tonight. She’s my obsession. My damn world.
When I getto Rainey’s house, it’s late. She texted to ask if I was staying over. I told her I would. I’m unsure if she was asking because she’s scared, which I’m sure she is, or if she really wants me over. But first, I needed to pick up Daisy and shower. Daisy hops out of the car, wagging her tail. The German Shepherd puppy is only four months old. The warm glow from the porch light spills over the carefully arranged bed of flowers and rose bushes that Rainey had meticulously planted. The light cast soft shadows on the delicate petals and highlighted the vibrant colors. Daisy kicks dirt with her back paws at me and marches to the front door like she owns the place. What a sassy dog, just like her new owner.
Shoving the bag of dog food, bowls, chocolates, and Twizzlers in one arm, I shut the car door. Now, I want to convince her to get surveillance cameras outside. And you know, in the bedroom and the shower. See, I get turned on just thinking of her.
Rainey peeks through the window when I ring the doorbell.
“Max.” She cast a glance over at me in appreciation.
I’m only wearing a baseball cap, blue denim jeans, and a black T-shirt. I strive for it. She’s what I breathe for.
“Hi, my sunshine. How was?—”
Daisy’s sharp, demanding barks echo through the room and cuts me off. She burst into the room, her tail wagging with excitement.
Rainey clasps her hands in pure excitement, matching Daisy’s. “Oh my gosh, and who are you?” Rainey kneels. “Oh, you must be Daisy. Aren’t you a pretty girl?” Daisy lies on thefloor, legs spread so that Rainey can rub her belly. “Oh, you like that, huh? You are the sweetest.” Daisy jumps to her feet and licks Rainey.
“Okay, Daisy, my turn.” My voice comes out harsher than I intended.
“Max,” Rainey scolds me, and Daisy runs off to snoop around. I set the dog food and snacks on the floor.
The moment I lift Rainey off the floor to her feet, my body hums with a wild urgency. Rainey observes me intently, like a prey aware of its predator. I smirk and press her against the wall. I’ve been thinking about her all day. “I missed you,” I say, flipping my hat around. She bites that sexy lip, and that does it. With as much gentleness as I can muster, my heart pounding fiercely, I gently encircle her neck with my hand. My thumb softly traces the rhythm of her pulse. The knowledge that she desires me just as intensely drives me into overdrive. “Those lips, I thought about how you taste, how badly I wanted to get back to taste you.”
Her eyes fill with desire as our mouths slant. A sweetness envelops our kiss, and she lets out a soft whimper. We move together in a passionate rhythm, and I gently suck on her tongue. She completely melts in my embrace. She gives me a breathless smile when I step back, releasing her. I shut the door behind me and lock it.
“Daisy is so cute. I remember asking my mom and dad for a German Shepherd when I was young.” She shrugs. “They said those dogs could be vicious.”
Daisy runs back from the long hallway with Rainey’s bra.
“Daisy, seriously? You have to embarrass me like that?” She pinches the bridge of her nose.
Daisy drops it at my feet, and I take it, examining the sexy blue lace bra.
“Thank you, Daisy.” I laugh. “And you have one now. She’s yours.”
“Of course, it’s mine. Whose bra would it be?” Rainey snorts, lifting Daisy.
“No, I’m saying Daisy is yours. She likes you better anyway.” I scratch Daisy’s head. “And you could use some company when you’re alone,tesoro.”
A smile graces her beautiful face, followed by a laugh that turns into a sob. Worry tugs at my heart. Before I ask what I did wrong, she kisses my lips. “I…I don’t know what to say. I don’t want to take her from you.”
I shake my head at her. “I bought her for you. She is yours.”
Another tear hangs from Rainey’s eyelashes, and I wipe it with the back of my hand.
“You did?” Her mouth hangs. She’s so emotional, it’s cute.
