Free At His Mercy: Hell Brigade MC by Evelyn Glass Page B

bathroom to brush her teeth, and pull her hair in some kind of an organized mess, and then went downstairs to secure some breakfast. It was early yet. Mala was fiddling with the coffee machine. Even though he didn’t want it, she still toasted some bread, put in butter on a side dish, and fried a couple of eggs. Mala moved way. Gabby poured coffee, set the cups in the tray, and took it upstairs.
     
    Somehow she had a feeling that if she didn’t hurry, he would disappear. But much to her delight, he was seated on the chair, reading messages on his phone. “Had to use your toothbrush. Hope you don’t mind.”
     
    “No, of course not.” She put the tray down. “I got some toast.”
     
    He glanced down and his eyes widened. “That’s a feast. A man could get used to this five star treatment all too easily.”
     
    Her heart beat with excitement as she took a seat on the bed. The room was really too small for two people, and with his close proximity, it felt even tinier. But right now, it was a mansion. Gabby never shared breakfast with a man.
     
    This was a day for first; the first time a man made love to her, the first time he mentioned the L word, and the first time she slept with him. And the first time she shared breakfast.
     
    Gabby thought her heart would burst with happiness.
     
    She could get used to it all too easily.
     
    Easy, dear! Caution is your best friend.
     
    A voice spoke in her mind.
     
    Gabby ignored it. Just for this one moment, she wanted to savor and relish these delights that other women took for granted. What did people converse about when they shared breakfast? Maybe they talked about their relatives or the current news or perhaps they discussed their schedule for the day.
     
    “What are you doing today?”
     
    He glanced up from the phone and then set it down. Picking up the toast, he bit into it. “We’re transporting some goods. Hopefully all should go well.”
     
    “Oh!” She remembered the last job that went bad. “Will you be behind the driver’s seat?”
     
    “No! It is someone else’s turn. And what about you? Are you going over to check out the curriculum today?”
     
    She remembered her plans to go to the NGO. “Yes, I think I will. I should start soon. Wonder how long it will take me to finish high school.”
     
    “It won’t take long, not if you study hard,” he assured her. “We’re there to help you.”
     
    And with ease, they slipped into other topics. One of the men was due to visit a doctor today. They needed to buy a new oven. The clubhouse required a new coat of pain. The banal talk warmed her heart. It was more interesting that anything she ever experienced before. When he stood, she put down her cup of coffee.
     
    “I guess I will see you around.” She stood and faced him.
     
    Much to her surprise, he yanked her in his arms and slammed his mouth down on her. His tongue brushed over her lips and then slipped inside. He smelt of hot, dark coffee and warm butter. It was the most delicious kiss she ever experienced. Her body plastered against his, willing and plaint. She could do this forever. Gabby wanted to lose herself in this moment and never face reality again.
     
    But like all good things, it didn’t last.
     
    With an obvious effort, he pulled away.
     
    “You’re too tempting.” He brushed his finger down her nose. “I will see you at night.”
     
    When he left, Gabby dropped on the bed.
     
    Who was she kidding? This was love, bright and strong. She didn’t know if Nick was only toying with the idea or if he felt the same way, but for her, this was the real deal.
     
    She loved Nick.
     
    And scary and petrifying as that idea was, she felt hope bubble in her heart.
     
    For better or worse, she was stuck on Nick.
     
     
     

CHAPTER NINE
     
    Nick strode down the stairs. He felt damn good. It was a long time since he woke up with a woman beside him. And it felt fantastic. Sooner or later, he would have to admit the truth to