Sea Breeze 02 - Because of Low

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 fucking 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!”
    “Hallelujah”
    “It’s about time.”
    “Finally!”
    Willow 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 Willowless Marcus.”
    “Oh”
    “Yes, Oh.”
    Willow 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,” Willow piped up.
    “You have no idea how badly you were missed,” Preston said.
    Willow 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 Willow 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.”
    “I want to pay you for it. You’re gonna need to replace