Marcus stopped kissing me and sat back while he slowly pulled the bra off my wrist and tossed it aside.
"I love you," he breathed lifting his gaze from my naked breast to my eyes.
"I love you too," I replied breathlessly.
"I want you, Low."
I nodded. I couldn't form words.
Pulling me up against him he kissed me and I fumbled with the hem of his shirt.
"Off," I whispered against his mouth. In one swift movement he jerked it off and I pressed against him sighing at the feel of his warm skin naked against mine.
"Low," he groaned in my ear as he trailed kisses down my neck.
I stopped breathing watching as he stopped kissing at the top of my chest. His warm breath tickled my ni**les making them even harder.
When his mouth finally pulled one into his mouth. I screamed out his name and let myself go. I was ready to trust Marcus. Completely.
When I opened my eyes, I was staring at the smooth defined pecs on Marcus's chest. I inhaled him. Wrapped in his arms our legs were tangled together. Which I thought was rather delicious. I wasn't sure how much clothing I had on or if I had any. I was definitely topless. This much I could tell.
I buried my face in his chest to muffle my giggle.
"What's so funny," Marcus sleepy voice asked amused.
"I'm naked," I said against his chest.
His chest vibrated from his chuckle.
"Yes, and it's incredible," he replied.
He reached down and pulled the quilt up over us.
"I can't believe we both managed to sleep on this couch," I whispered wondering if Cage had come home and seen us like this.
"I need to talk to Cage about buying this couch. It now holds some pretty intense memories for me. I want it." Unable to hold back my grin I tilted my head back and stared up at him. I loved his sleep mused hair.
"How do you feel?" he asked studying me carefully.
"Wonderful," I replied honestly.
A sexy smirk touched his lips, "Me too." His warm hand moved down my back and began to caress my hip.
"You're so soft," he murmured. His heavy lidded eyes made my insides do all kinds of funny things.
"Cage may be here," I reminded him sliding my leg up between his legs.
"Hmmm... he is."
My eyes flew open wide.
Marcus chuckled, "Relax he didn't see anything. I had you all covered up when he walked in."
"What did he say?"
I believe his exact words were, "Well it's about f**king time."
Giggling I leaned up and kissed his chin.
"What did you say?"
Marcus kissed my head, "I agreed, wholeheartedly."
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Marcus
Cheers, clapping, and whistling ensued when I walked into Live Bay two nights later with Low tucked closely to my side.
"Hot damn!"
"Hall elujah"
"It's about time."
"Finally!"
Will ow glanced up at me smiling. "I guess they're happy about this."
She had no idea.
"Yes I'm pretty sure nothing short of our marriage would make them happier. They weren't a fan of the Will owless Marcus."
"Oh"
"Yes, Oh."
Will ow kissed my cheek and our crowd went wild.
"That's what I'm talking about. Lick all over him," Preston hooted as we came up to the table.
"I'd even be okay with some PDA at this point," Dewayne drawled.
"hello to all of you too," Will ow piped up.
"You have no idea how badly you were missed," Preston said.
Will ow glanced up at me, "I have an idea."
"I'm taking my girl to dance and away from all of you. You're making me sound pathetic."
"You were pathetic," Dewayne responded.
I was. No point arguing.
Pulling Will ow into my arms I enjoyed her soft curves and sweet honey scent. Nothing in my life had ever felt as right as she did in my arms.
Willow
"I can't believe you're moving out. If I'd known you'd leave me I'd never have helped the jackass out and convinced you to give him another chance." Cage stood in the living room frowning.
I had my suitcase packed and the key he'd given me in my outstretched hand.
"Don't say that Cage. I'm not leaving you. I'm releasing you."
"Who the hell said I wanted to be released?"
"I did. You've been my best friend, savior, family, safe haven for so long. I've always come first in your life. You put your wants and needs on hold to make sure I'm happy. I love you. And it's time I let you go. You're free to just be my friend. You don't have to drop everything to come save me or pick up the pieces. I'm a big girl now. If my world falls apart again I'll handle it."
Cage reached out and took the key then grabbed my hand and jerked me into a hug.
"He won't ever leave you, Low. That's the only way I can let you walk out that door. I know he won't. The boy is a goner." I nodded against his chest. "I don't think he will either."
"And I don't regret anything. I'd do it all again. You know that right?"
I nodded feeling my eyes fill up with tears. "You're my family, Cage. You always will be."
"You too, Low, always."
Marcus cleared his voice from the doorway. I stepped back and wiped my tears before he could see them.
"Take care of her," Cage told Marcus.
"I will."
Cage nodded and tucked my key into his pocket.
"I guess I'm going on that road trip. I'll have a lot of free time on my hands now."
"Go. Have fun."
Cage grinned, "Okay." He nodded toward the couch, "And just take the couch. I'm not taking your money."