Page 28 of Players and Pages
“Fuck, gorgeous. I’m going to need more of that. And often.”
I laughed, breathless and still clinging to him.
“I’m going to need a minute before I step out of this water, or you’re going to see just how much I loved that.”
“I can feel it,” I laughed, gently sliding out of his arms and dropping my feet into the sandy lake bottom. “Don’t think I don’t want it, too. I’m just… nervous? No one has ever really stuck around and I need to know you will before I give that part of me up.”
“They were insane, Dani. You’re perfect for us, and we’ll earn your trust,” he vowed. The sincerity in his eyes had my chest aching. My omega and I wanted to believe it, my brain just needed the evidence.
I nodded, not sure what else to say. It was one of those things I needed to experience to trust and if they truly wanted me, they would do just that.
Jackson and Cy were waiting for me as I stepped out of the water. Cy cursed before pulling off his tee and sliding it over my head.
“Your dress is see through now,” he said. His voice was husky and pained. “I can only take so much torture in one day.”
“Says the man who just bared his abs for me,” I said, brushing my fingertips over the ridges of his muscled torso. He gave me a look but shuddered against the touch, goosebumps forming on his skin.
I’d never affected anyone that way before and it was almost addictive. It took everything in me to keep my hands to myself as we walked further down the beach.
You wanted to take it slow, remember?My brain was a bitch.
“My house is just ahead,” I said as we reached the end of the public beach, the sand giving way to trees and lakehouses.
“Well, we can walk you back to the house since you’re all wet, then go find our place,” Cy offered.
“What’s the address? I might be able to point you in the right direction,” I asked, curious how far from me they’d be. The summer camp was at the other end of the lake, secluded, but there were a lot of smaller cabins and houses dotting the rest of the shoreline.
“Thirty-three, Southerland Lane,” Jackson answered. It took everything to not show my excitement.
“You’re right next door.”
Iwoke up feeling more rested than I had in years. It would have been even better if my men were here.
Honestly, I was a mess of conflicts. My heart was already theirs, but my brain was telling me to slow down. Then there was my omega who was ready to fall to her knees and worship them.
As much as they’d love that, I needed time to feel safe in this relationship.
A beep from my coffee pot told me that my lovely liquid caffeine was ready and waiting.
With a yawn, I forced myself to get out of my cozy bed and head to the kitchen. I snagged a mug from the shelf and poured my coffee before making my way out to the deck.
This was my favorite part of the morning and my usual routine before getting ready for the day.
Even with my mates next door, I walked out in my pajamas and all. It was just a thin tank top and shorts, but I added my fluffy slippers to complete the look.
My morning ritual wasn't going to change because I found my pack. At least not yet. If I was lucky, they might even join meand get a glimpse of their future, bed head and all. They’d have to see this hot mess all natural sooner or later.
If that didn't scare them away then they were keepers for sure.
When I opened my backdoor the sun was already glinting off the lake. It blinded me a little but I took my seat and sipped the hot goodness in my mug.
It was quiet and calm out here. I took a deep breath and soaked it all in before the hustle and bustle of the bookstore.
"Hey, Peach," Cy's voice called to me from next door.
I turned my head just in time to see him stretch and his pants slid down just enough for that V to peek out. Fuck. I returned my eyes to the lake and ignored his snicker.
"Like the view?" he questioned, his voice getting closer. Cy was a brat.
