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“You knew where I was the whole fucking time,” she snaps, her voice letting louder now. “And instead of coming for me, instead of giving me you, you bought my bakery. I’m appreciative for what you’ve done, Haze. I really am. I probably couldn’t have afforded that spot if the rent is double what I’m paying now, but I’d have preferred to have you.”

“Baby,” I rasp, my stomach twisting. “I couldn’t be what you needed then.”

She tries to pull away, but I grip the side of her neck and hold her in place. “I’m in love with you. I always have been. You’re mine now, and that’s all that matters.”

“Haze.”

“I’m not going anywhere,” I growl, my other hand on her ass. I slam my lips down on hers before she can say anything else. I knew she would have an issue with me essentially being her landlord, as she called it, but I don’t see it that way. For me, Lu’s Sweet Treats is hers. All hers. I don’t feel like I own any of it or have any say over it. It’s her dream, stamped with pretty pink counters and all her fucking love poured into it.

Slowing the kiss down, I take my time with her, tasting her and pouring how I feel about her into it.

She unhurriedly grinds down against me until I can’t take it anymore, and I slide my fingers inside her silk shorts and start to stroke her. She’s so fucking wet that my finger slides in with ease. Pulling it out, I bring my finger to my mouth and suck on it. “This cunt is sweeter than anything you’ve ever baked.”

She smiles, her eyes hungry. “Haze!”

“It’s true. Now pull my cock out and fuck me, Luella,” I order in a low growl.

She slides down my gray sweatpants and takes me into her hands, stroking me a few times before she pushes her shorts to the side and lowers herself onto me.

“We all know you’ll still be the one fucking me.” She moans, and I grin, knowing she’s right. Even with her on top, I grip her hips and control her motions, lifting my hips to fuck her from the bottom.

“I fucking love you,” I growl, thrusting harder with every word. “Don’t ever say I didn’t want you. I’ve done nothing but want you since the day I laid my eyes on you. Who do you belong to, Luella?”

She whimpers, “You, Haze. You.”

“That’s right, baby girl. You are mine. Just like I’m yours.”

We finish together, our eyes connected.

It’s intense and intimate.

And I’m not scared about it one bit.

In fact, I crave that with her.

What has she done to me?

She lifts her face from my neck and smiles, then glances at the pole. “Want me to show you my moves?”

“Fuck yes. I’d like to replace the memory of Lore up there with something much sexier.”

She throws her head back and laughs, and I just watch, taking in her beauty.

All is right in my world again.

LU

With my bag on my arm, I walk down to the clubhouse parking lot, finding Haze on his bike with both feet planted on the ground. He’s on the phone, and when I get closer, I overhear his conversation.

“Yeah? Aspen? Are you okay?”

I don’t know what she says, but his face drops. “Don’t cry, tell me what’s going on.” He pauses and then tells her, “Okay, I’ll be there. I’ll leave now.”

He turns to me. “I’m sorry, baby. Aspen is really upset and wants to see me.”

We were about to go check out the bakery together, but I guess we could do that another time. “Okay, ride safe,” I say, kissing him.

“I’ll be back soon. I love you. Stay in the clubhouse,” he orders, and I step back as he revs his engine and rides off.