Page 21 of Lore (Serpents of Chaos MC #3)

ATIANA

When I wake up the next morning, I’m alone in bed. But there’s a little note on the nightstand.

Good morning, Butterfly.

I’m downstairs making breakfast.

Come down when you’re ready.

Lore x

P.S. You were fucking perfect last night.

I grin at his last line.

We had sex five times last night. We’d fall asleep, and then he’d wake me up throughout the night. When the sun came up, we finally went back to sleep, his cock still inside me as he spooned me from behind.

I honestly can’t ever remember Lore writing me any kind of note, but him making me breakfast used to be a common occurrence. After a quick shower, I throw on some tight jeans and an off-the-shoulder top and walk to the kitchen.

“Suit… wake her up, and I’ll kill you,” I hear Lore threaten in a low tone.

Suit has been pretty much MIA since he and Lore got into that fight, but I guess he’s back now.

“But she’s so cute, look at her,” Suit whispers, just as I lean against the door frame to see what’s going on.

Lore is sitting on one of the chairs, a sleeping Dove cradled against his chest, while Suit is peering down at her over his shoulder, a gentle look in his gray eyes.

He’s wearing his usual crisp white shirt, folded up to expose his inked forearms. If I didn’t love Lore, I would definitely be going for Suit.

Not that I’d ever admit that out loud, but I still have eyes.

However, my heart is taken.

Lore told me he loved me last night, and all my resolve crumbled.

I feel different this morning, more open, less guarded.

I gave it all to him last night, and not just my body.

Seeing him here now with my daughter wrapped safely in his arms against his strong chest, I feel like I made the right choice.

“You’ve been holding her all fucking morning. You’re a selfish fuck, you know that?” Suit mutters, crossing his arms against his chest.

“I’m not a selfish fuck at all, ask Atiana,” he replies in a smug tone, and I clear my throat.

Both their heads snap toward me, a boyish grin twitching Lore’s lips. “Good morning, baby. I made you some scrambled eggs and bacon, with a side of avocado and red onions, just how you like it.”

Lu steps into the kitchen at that moment, her green eyes widening. “You can cook? I’ve never seen you doing anything here other than eating.”

Lore shrugs, kissing the top of Dove’s head.

“Never had a woman and kids to feed.” He turns to me, like he didn’t just piece my broken heart all back together.

“Rider is playing outside in the playground with Bones. Apparently, when there are no kids around, you choose the most immature adult to play with.”

“That would be you.” Suits smirks, coming over to me and kissing my forehead.

“Want to get punched in the face again, brother?” comes a dark threat from Lore.

Suit studies me for a second, his lip twitching. “You sure you don’t want to trade up?”

I smile widely, amused, but shake my head. “For me, there is no trading up.”

“That’s a shame. You know where to find me if you do,” he says loudly enough for Lore to hear. I know he’s just playing around. Yeah, there’s an attraction there, but he’s not serious about me.

“You really want to die,” I hear Lore mutter, and Lu just laughs, her blonde curls bouncing around her pretty face.

“I came here for food, but I’m staying for the drama,” she states, turning to face Lore. “And Lore, you know I love you. You’re the only one with a penis welcomed into the Baddies chat group. But if you ever hurt Atiana, I will kick your ass. Do you understand me?”

I was told she’s trained in Muay Thai, so I’m taking it as a valid threat.

“Come on, Cupcake. I’m not going to fuck this up. I finally have everything I didn’t even know I needed,” Lore replies in a steady, sincere tone. He looks over at me and winks. “Especially after last night. Nothing is worth losing that sweet p?—”

Lu covers Dove’s ears, even though she’s still fast asleep. “Lore!” she whisper-yells.

“What?” he replies, flashing a panty-dropping smile. “Butterfly, eat before it gets cold. Lu, I made heaps if you want some too.”

“Thanks, but Haze is taking me out for breakfast.” She grins, turning to me with wide eyes. “He’s cooking, cleaning, and looking after kids. What have you done to him?”

Laughing, I walk over to him and give Dove a soft kiss before placing one on Lore’s lips. “Thanks for letting me sleep in.”

“You don’t need to thank me,” he replies. “At least that’s what I read. It’s my job as a parent, it’s not babysitting. I’m meant to be doing everything you have to do.”

“Never thought I’d ever hear something like that leave your lips,” I admit, and he pulls me to his side and gently runs his hand over the curve of my ass.

“I’m a changed man. Now, eat, and then we can get Rider. He already ate, and so did Dove. She fell asleep at the table with a piece of bacon in her hand.” He smiles down at her. “I took a video, it was cute as fuck.”

I pinch myself just to make sure I’m not dreaming.

And then I eat my breakfast before we join Rider outside to spend the day together.

As a family.

* * *

“Lore,” I whimper as Lore thrusts into me from behind.

He’s got one hand in my hair at the base of my skull, and the other hand is pinning my wrists behind my back.

I’m wearing nothing but a black lacy thong, which he has pushed to the side.

As soon as we put the kids to bed, he grabbed me and dragged me to his room.

He’s definitely making up for lost time, but then again, we never could keep our hands off each other. Our sex life was never the problem.

“Fuck, you’re such a good girl for me. You always give me just what I need,” he growls, driving into me harder. “You take my cock so fucking well.”

His dirty words fuel my desire, and I feel how wet I am for him on my inner thighs.

He craves me, and he’s not shy about letting me know.

I’ve never felt so fucking wanted.

“I’m going to come.” I moan, and his grip on my hair tightens.

“No, you’re not coming yet. You’ve already come twice, you’re going to wait for me this time, Butterfly,” he commands in a deep, husky tone. “Do I need to stop?”

“No, don’t stop,” I plead.

So fucking close.

“Don’t come,” he orders, and I try to stop myself by distracting my mind with other things.

“Please,” I beg.

He makes me wait longer, thrusting so hard the bedframe bangs against the wall. My orgasm builds so much that I know I’m not going to be able to stop it this time. It’s so intense it almost hurts.

“Now,” he growls, and I let go, losing myself in exquisite pleasure as wave after wave hits me. “That’s it, Butterfly, come all over my cock.” Lore finishes at the same time, my name on his lips.

I’m so loud that I’m not going to be able to face Danger, who just moved in next door, tomorrow.

We clean up, and then Lore tucks me into his side, kissing my temple. “I love you.”

“I love you too,” I reply, and his hold tightens around me. “I never stopped.”

He rolls on top of me, tucking my hair back behind my ear. “I’m going to love you until my last breath. And I’m going to make sure that every single day you never regret giving me a second chance.”

I fall asleep feeling happier than I have in a long time.

Maybe that should have been the first sign.