Page 29 of Spook’s Honor

HONOR

Have to admit that once Spook committed, there was no stopping him. And I loved it.

Over the next few days, we settle into a new routine, not that it is much different from what it has been, with the subtle difference to our mornings. Now I got to wake up in Luca’s arms, instead of waking up alone. It was the best feeling in the world.

My SUV and my parents’ SUVs are arriving today, but not before first going to Axle’s garage to be looked over. Seems I’d gone from one overprotective father to another. Although Axle was far more subtle than my late dad had been.

Luca must have had a word with him and Maverick first about the modifications. I was sitting with Angel and Siera on Angel’s front porch, watching Mason and Reed tootle up and down the road between the houses on their push-along bikes. We’re laughing at the bike noises they’re making. When my phone vibrates in my pocket. Taking it out, I smile when I see the message from Luca.

Hot Nerd: Hey baby, can you come to Axle’s garage?

Me: Let me see if Angel will watch the boys.

Hot Nerd: Bring them with you if you need to.

Me: K

“Everything okay?” Angel asks, looking concerned.

“Yeah,” I nod. “The SUVs have arrived, but they want me down at the garage for something.”

Angel laughs. “I bet Axle wants to look it over and make sure it’s safe.”

Siera rolls her eyes. “Swear to God, you’d think that none of us have a brain in our heads. Roman took my SUV for a service yesterday. Do you know how pissed I was when I came out of the garden centre to find it gone? I thought it had been stolen! The idiot forgot to tell me he was taking it!”

Angel and I share a look, and I cover my mouth as I try to hide my laugh. Roman and Siera were both a little volatile. Watching their relationship evolve had all of us reaching for popcorn as the fireworks exploded.

“Laugh all you want,” Siera says in a disgruntled tone. “At least yours tells you he’s got your vehicle,” she mutters under her breath.

“Here, take my keys,” Angel tells me, handing me her car keys. “We’ll watch the boys. If you’re longer than an hour, I’ll feed and bath them.”

Leaning over, I press a kiss to her cheek as I stand, “Thank you. I’ll try not to be long. The house is unlocked, so go right in. I’ve left a snack ready for them in the fridge.”

Angel’s eyes soften. “You’re a good mom, Honor. I’ll look after your boys. You don’t have to worry.”

My eyes prick at her praise, and I blink hard to clear the tears from my eyes, “Thank you, Angel. See you soon.”

Hurriedly, I walk away before I start crying. Our relationship was ever evolving. Angel never pushed for more than I was willing to give, and I loved her for that. Reversing, I wave at her and Siera who corralled the boys while I reversed.

It really did take a village, and I couldn’t have asked for a better one.

It’s not far to the garage, so it’s not long before I drive into the parking lot to find Luca waiting for me.

He’s standing with his feet braced apart, boots planted firmly on the ground, arms crossed over his chest, the muscles in his arms flexed, tattoos on full display under rolled up sleeves.

I gulp, whimpering low in my throat as desire courses through me. Good Lord, the man is HOT! I wonder how quickly we can get this done. He starts walking towards me, and I realise I’ve been staring at him like an absolute moron for who-knows how-long.

Luca stops at my door and opens it, one eyebrow cocked as he smirks. He knows me so well.

My cheeks flush. Panties ruined with one look.

“You should come with a warning label,” I grumble, swinging my legs out the door and half-heartedly pushing at his chest to get him to move.

His shoulders shake as he steps between my legs, gripping the back of my neck with one hand, he uses the thumb of his other to tilt my chin up to him. “Missed you, baby.” He whispers against my lips and I sigh, opening for him. I wrap my arms around him, running my hands up his back under his cut; I tug him closer, opening my legs wider.

God, the man can kiss.

We break apart when Maverick whistles, loud and obnoxiously. “Put Honor down and get your ass in here. We want to see what’s so special about these vehicles.”