Page 60 of Merciless Obsession (The Bloodline #2)

Ziora lifted her head off the bed, propped herself up on her elbows, and cut her eyes into slits. “If I’m not allowed to let anyone else wax my pussy then you’re damn sure not waxing anyone else’s.”

My heart thumped roughly. “Is this your jealous side showing? It turns me on seeing your stinger.” I turned and bit the inside of her thigh. Her jaw twitched and she sighed when I sucked the same area.

Lifting up, one corner of my mouth rose as I grabbed a wipe to clean up any remaining wax.

“Look in the closet.”

Ziora climbed off the bed and walked to the closet door that had a full body mirror on it. She examined her pussy.

“I did good, huh?” I bragged as I began to clean up.

Ziora shot me an impassive look over her shoulder then turned back to the mirror. Once satisfied, Ziora faced me. “You know we still need to talk about that room, right? Last night…”

“You jumped on me like a dog in heat after seeing it.” I cheesed.

Her cheeks flushed and she cleared her throat. I raked my eyes over her naked frame then lifted my attention back to her face.

“Yes, well, I was caught off guard and got caught up in the moment, but seriously Ezra, that room.”

Turning the wax off, I stepped across the room until I was in front of her. “What about it?” I gazed down into her eyes.

“When did you start it?”

“When I first started watching you.” I stroked my chin. “Going on three months now.” I smiled crookedly.

She swallowed hard. “Three months ago?” Her voice was quiet and brewing with caution.

“What can I say? I saw something I liked and created a collection for me to enjoy. Just think of it like people do stamps or postcards. I chose my masterpiece.” Lifting my hand, I pulled one of her curls.

Her eyes darted around my face. “I assume you have no plans of stopping either.”

“I mean… do you really want me to?” My head cocked to the side.

She shifted her eyes to the side then cleared her throat again. “So tomorrow is your birthday, are you excited?”

I chuckled. Ziora didn’t want to admit she enjoyed how much attention I showed her and I would let it slide. By the way her body responded, I knew she loved it.

“Sure.” I shrugged. “Turning twenty-seven isn’t a major milestone, but I plan to make the best of it. Did you get me a gift?” I licked my lips and dropped my eyes to her chest.

Ziora’s skin heated and she stepped back. “You’ll have to wait and see.”

A stilted laugh fell from my mouth. “I’m looking forward to it then.”

Tonight I was bringing in my birthday at The District with my brothers. The four of us always celebrated our birthdays together at some point of the day. This year I was choosing to bring mine in with them.

“I need to get dressed.” She raked her fingers through her hair and looked over her shoulder. “I still can’t believe you bought me a wardrobe here.”

Lifting my hand, I traced her jawline with my fingers lightly.

“Last night you agreed to be my wife. Soon my closet will be your closet.” She whipped her head toward me with a tight expression on her face.

Her mouth opened but closed just as quickly and she shook her head.

“Never mind,” she muttered and turned on her heels, heading into my walk-in closet.

Satisfied that she was getting with the program I turned and walked back to my phone.

Nazai

What the hell do you need an engagement ring made for, Ezra?

Lucas

If I had to guess it was because he was about to propose.

Nazai

No shit, Einstein. Ez, what the fuck do you have planned?

Laughing, I tapped the screen to respond.

Just what Lucas said. I’m marrying Ziora and need a ring.

I lifted my head just in time to see her walking out of the closet. She wore a pair of low cut jeans that hugged her curvy waist as if they were painted on.

“This is seriously too much,” she mumbled before pulling the shirt over her head.

Grinning, my eyes dropped back to my phone.

River

You’ve only known her a few months and you’re already talking about proposing? Don’t you think you should slow down?

When you know you know. Ain’t that right, Nazai? You married sis after a month.

Nazai

I married her because I had to. If I had it my way, I would still be a bachelor.

I laughed and ran my hand down my mouth.

Better not let sis hear that, she’ll slice you up again.

Lucas

I’m not stitching anyone else up because you guys can’t control your women.

Nazai

My wife is under control and she’s already on my shit list so she knows not to play with me right now.

Haha, this is Cashlynn we’re talking about. There is no controlling that woman.

Nazai

Unless she wants me to tie her to the bed for the next four months. She’ll sit down and behave.

What she do that was so bad?

Nazai

She thought she’d prove a point and take a kill job while five months pregnant so she knows not to try me.

Again, I laughed. My brother would have his hands full with Cashlynn for the rest of his life. She wasn’t the one to just sit down and listen like some meek housewife. She was hell on wheels and never failed to show it.

“Inaya’s about to pull up,” Ziora said.

Lifting my eyes to her, I stepped over and wrapped an arm around her waist.

“I could have taken you home.”

She shook her head. “It’s fine. I got some things to handle and she’s gonna help me with it.”

My brows furrowed. “Like what?”

She smirked. “That’s for me to know and you not to.”

Licking my lips, I pulled her into me. “You know that doesn’t work for me.”

“You have control issues, Mr. Tavarez,” she said softly.

Dipping my head, I placed my forehead on hers. “Only when it comes to you.” Lowering my lips to hers, I captured her mouth and kissed her deeply. Moving my hand from her waist to her neck, I cuffed it and curled my fingers into her skin.

“My phone. I think she’s here,” Ziora mumbled against my lips.

Licking her lips, I pulled up. “I’ll see you tonight, at my brother’s club.”

“Don’t you just want to celebrate with your brothers?” she breathed.

“Nah, why miss bringing my first birthday in with my future wife.” I kissed her again before she could respond.

“Mhm, I need to go,” she moaned.

Grinning, I pulled back and brushed her bottom lip with my thumb. “Don’t make me have to come find you tonight. We both know I will.”

Ziora rolled her eyes and her mouth curled into a small smile. I watched her gather her things and when she headed out the bedroom, I followed her.

We got to the front door just as Inaya started beeping her horn.

“Hurry up, Ziora! You two can get lovey dovey later!” she shouted once Ziora opened the front door.

I laughed while Ziora mumbled something I couldn’t make out.

“Bye.”

She went to leave but I stopped her and kissed her one last time. Her lashes fluttered and her cheeks were tinted red when I pulled back.

Finally, I let her go and watched as she walked down the sidewalk to where Inaya was parked in my driveway.

Once she was in the car and pulled out of the driveway, I shut and locked the door.

Unlocking my phone, I didn’t bother reading the rest of the messages before sending one.

Nazai, that number? I need this ring done ASAP!

I didn’t care if they thought it was too soon. As soon as I got the ring made, I would be placing it on Ziora’s finger and we were gonna plan a wedding. Maybe even elope so we didn’t have to wait any longer.

River

Ezra…

Lucas

You know Ezra, Riv, once he has his mind set on something there’s no changing it.

I’m glad you know. Nazai, the number?

Nazai ended up sending the number and I quickly saved it.

Nazai

I’ll let him know to be on the lookout for your call.

‘Preciate you, brother! Now you fellas get your rest because we got a celebration to prepare for tonight!

Emmet, your ass better be in attendance too! I will come and drag you from in front of those computers.

I started toward my stairs to get ready for the day. My barber was due to come over and cut my hair within the hour, then I needed to run by my firm briefly.

Nazai

Ezra, you better not get too fucked up tonight. You know your ass don’t know how to act when you get too much liquor in you.

Chuckling, I went to my picture room and pushed the door open.

You don’t have to worry about that, big bro. My fiancée will be there to keep me in check anyway.

Emmet

I’ll have an arrow lodged in you before you can even get to my door.

No one is scared of you, Robin Hood. Not the first time you’ve shot me with one.

Lucas

Again, not stitching anyone up.

Emmet was into archery and hunting, had been since we were teenagers. It was one reason his long shooting aim was so good. One time I pissed him off and he shot me in the shoulder with an arrow. It hurt like a bitch, but I learned to not take his threats lightly.

Anyway. Inaya will be there with Ziora, I’m sure. She’ll be glad to see you.

Emmet

That woman’s persistent with getting my attention.

Good! Being all work and no play isn’t fun anyway! I keep telling you to get from in front of those screens and get in touch with the real world.

Lucas

I second that, baby bro. When’s the last time you were laid?

More than likely Emmet wasn’t gonna respond. Stuff like that he kept private and hardly revealed anything about his love life. Emmet had been socially awkward his whole life but that never stopped girls from pushing up on him.

I looked at the wall full of Ziora’s pictures. I had a couple more I needed to develop and add. The collection of photos made me proud and I was looking forward to adding to it.

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“Do you know what shape you would like the diamond, Mr. Tavarez?” Rob, Nazai’s jeweler, asked.

He was the same man who made the choker he had given Cashlynn.

He also made Cashlynn’s rings. He was able to meet me today at my firm and we were in one of my conference rooms, going over the details for Ziora’s ring.