“Ronald will kill me.”
“Then you should have thought about that before you decided to come at me, and the woman I love.”
Jack stopped as Drake pulled Louisa away. There was a back entrance, which gave them privacy.
He watched them go, still reeling from the admittance of his feelings for Piper.
“Are you okay?” Mark asked.
“I’m fine.”
“Everyone knows. The whole restaurant knows how you feel.”
“That doesn’t make me feel any better.” Right now, he needed to leave. “Piper’s shift is finished. I’m taking her home with me.” He didn’t wait for a response. Walking out into the crowded restaurant, he saw her serving a table. When he got to her, he grabbed her hand, and led the way out of the building.
“Jack, what’s going on?” she asked.
He didn’t answer as he made his way onto the street. Drake wouldn’t be back yet, and he sent his driver a quick text, letting him know that they were on the move.
Pulling her toward him, he found a spot near an alley, and pressed her against the wall.
“Jack, what’s going on?” she asked again.
The light on the street cast a glow which allowed him to see her face. There were no marks or bruising. “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine. It was just a slap. I’m a little startled by your reaction. What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. Louisa won’t be hurting you anymore.”
“How?”
“She’s going to look for another job. Tonight, I want you to come home with me.”
“What about Brian?”
“He’s with his friend, right? You can call her to make sure it’ll be all right for you to stay with me.”
Right now, he really needed her at his home, while he dealt with his feelings.
“Okay.”
He cupped her cheek, running his thumb across her bottom lip. “Thank you.”
“Jack, all you ever have to do is ask. I’ll do what you need me to do.” Without any instruction from him, she reached up, and kissed him.
It was a sweet and tender kiss, one that made him completely melt at the feel of her. He released a moan, holding her tightly as he traced her lips with his tongue. She opened up to him, and he plundered inside.
She didn’t fight him. Instead she melted against him, as he took what he wanted.
His cock pressed against the front of his pants, and he knew without a doubt he couldn’t wait any longer.
Pulling away, he stared into her eyes. “No more waiting. Tonight, you’re going to be all mine.”