Page 46 of Shadows Redeemed
When he finally woke, it was to the soft morning light filtering through the curtains and the subtle sound of birds outside. Sage stirred beside him, her naked body still pressed close. She looked up at him with a sleepy smile, and he couldn’t help but lean down to kiss her gently, wrapping an arm around her and snuggling into her even more.
“Morning,” she whispered, her voice hoarse from sleep.
“Morning.” His own voice was thick with contentment, as he brushed a strand of hair from her face. “I was thinking about Biloxi last night.”
She raised an eyebrow, curiosity in her eyes. “Oh?”
“I’m looking forward to it, being with you, starting a life together.” He grinned, kissing her forehead. “As soon as everything’s settled here, and I know what will happen to Jacob, helping my parents through whatever happens, I want to make the move to be with you. I don’t want to wait.” He leaned back, his eyes going wide, worried he had misread her statement last night. “If that’s what you still want, that is.”
Her eyes softened as she placed a hand on his chest. “I want that, too. But are you sure? What about your parents? Your job?”
There was a beat of silence as they both let the weight of that sink in. Parker had been so wrapped up in clearing his brother’sname, making sure his brother didn’t get himself killed, and everything else, that he hadn’t allowed himself to truly consider a future. But now, with Sage, he could.
He shrugged as best as he could while being held down on the mattress by the fiery redhead next to him. “Jobs change. And my parents are in their fifties. Still quite active in life. They’ll be fine, and they’ll only be an hour away. I can pop by anytime I want. They’ll probably be glad to have their thirty-one-year-old out of their house finally.”
A smile slipped over her lips as she made a slow bob of her head. “You know, I could take some time off. Help you pack things up.” She rolled over, placing her hands on his chest as she gazed down at him. “Of course, I’ll have to get a key made for you. And I do expect you to cook once in a while. I’m not one of those fifties housewives, you know.”
He chuckled, running a hand down her back. “Oh, trust me, I know. And I wouldn’t want one of those, anyway. I like your fiery spirit.” He kissed her forehead. “And I’ll take you up on that offer. I could use your help. There’s not much to pack, but just having you next to me while I try to figure out what’s happening with Jacob will be a great help.”
“Somehow, I think your brother’s going to come out on top of this thing.” She grinned at him, and he felt parts of him stirring awake that he couldn’t control. “And that sounds like a plan. Besides, I think Biloxi could use your charm.”
He laughed, pulling her closer. “Oh, it definitely could.”
They lay in each other’s arms for a while longer, savoring the peaceful quiet that had been so rare for both of them. Eventually, though, they knew they had to face the day. Damn the real world.
Sage sat up, stretching. “We should talk to Dane about our plans. Let him know I’m staying here for a bit.”
He nodded. “Yeah. And I owe him—and the others—so much. I should at least stop by and thank them. Without them…” Hesighed. “I honestly don’t know how this would have turned out without your team’s help.”
“Just be ready for the hazing.” She giggled as she snuggled into him harder. “They’re going to have fun with you. I just know it. Especially Elvis.”
They took their time getting ready for the day, first fixing coffee in the room, and then taking their time washing each other, making sure not to get his bandages wet. However, that didn’t keep him from putting her on the counter, spreading her legs, and sliding in between as he roamed his hand over her breasts, kissing her as if for the very first time. Sliding a hand over her drenched mound, he slipped two fingers inside of her, causing her to cry out as she gripped his uninjured shoulder tighter. He couldn’t believe how wet she was. He needed her. Craved her more than he had ever craved anything else in his life. Stepping back, he nudged her legs apart further and then plunged his hardness into her sweet slit.
The small bathroom filled with the sound of Sage’s cries and their bodies pounding each other. She clutched to him, begging him to go faster, to fuck her harder, and Parker was not about to disappoint the lady. It didn’t take long before she dug her nails into his shoulder, wrapping her legs around his waist and shoving her heels into his ass. Her body thrashed in his grip as she cried out, her eyes wide, her mouth that perfect, satisfying O that he loved to see. His wound screamed at him, but he didn’t care. He bit down on it, losing himself in the woman in front of him.
When her body relaxed, he kept driving into her, the sound of her wetness filling his ears, until he filled her with his own passion. He thrust once, pinning her to him as he emptied himself, his gaze fixed on her dark green eyes. The room filled with their heavy breathing as he clutched onto her, holding her against him as he laid his head on her shoulder, relishing the feelof her. He felt her hands rubbing his arms as she kissed his neck. And then kissed him again. And again.
He chuckled as he looked up, smiling at her. “I will never grow tired of moments like this.”
“Good to know, because I’m needy in the bedroom.”
He kissed her forehead. “I got you covered, babe. Promise.”
An hour later, Parker and Sage stood in front of Dane’s door, hand-in-hand, and he didn’t think he would ever grow tired of touching her, even in a way as simple as holding hands. Before she knocked, however, Parker felt a flicker of nerves in his chest. However, Sage’s reassuring presence kept him grounded. They knocked, and a second later, Marissa opened the door, a pile of luggage behind her.
“Already packed up, huh?” Sage asked as she entered the room, only dropping Parker’s hand just before she passed through the doorway.
Dane stood by the small table, a cup of coffee in his hand. “Got a call from a Bryson Mitchell. Apparently, his company needs our services.”
“Well, they called the right team from all I saw over the past few days.” Parker rubbed his hands together, wishing he at least had a cup of coffee to hold. “I want to thank you for all you did.”
Dane gave a curt nod. “No worries.” He glanced over at Sage. “It’s what family does for each other.”
Sage grinned, a redness coloring her cheeks. “That they do.”
Parker glanced around, his brows pinched. “Where are the others? I’d like to thank them as well.”
“Elvis and Gage are down grabbing a free breakfast from the hotel, and Cookie left last night to meet up with Fiona. I’m sure there will be time to thank them later.”
