Page 39 of Property of Scythe

“Then you’re staying with me.” I don’t give her a chance to refuse.

After today, I don’t think she will. Not after I fucking wrecked my bike and interrupted a killer for her.

“Fine.”

I tug her closer, wrapping my arms around her as she rests her head against my chest. The circumstances are shit, but I’m happy she’s going to be safe, close to my side, and out of danger.

“I’ve got one more question.”

“What’s that?”

“Wanna take a shower with me?”

She smacks my chest. “Get your mind out of the gutter.”

“I don’t think that’s ever going to happen,” I admit.

She sighs. “Me either.”

Chapter 13 Lottie

“Ineed to get a few things from my apartment first,” I announce to Scythe. He’s not going to like it, but I’ve got papers to grade and school items I have to pick up in order to teach my class. Not to mention I need clothing, shoes, and my makeup. “I’ll have to pack a couple of suitcases.”

“Woman.” He scrubs his hand down his face and over the scruff on his jaw. “You need to be quick about it.”

Quick? “You’re asking me to move my entire life into your place for an unforeseeable amount of time. It’s going to take a few minutes.”

“I can send a prospect.”

Chris is not going through my underwear drawer. “No.”

“No?” His head lowers, and he peppers kisses along my jaw.

I shiver. “None of that seduction stuff.” I try to push him away, but he’s not having it.

“Seduction stuff?”

“Yeah. Smoldering looks. Kissing my jaw or neck. Hugging meclose against your chest. Snuggles.”

He snorts. “Snuggles?”

“It counts.”

“What if that’s my master plan?”

I give him a disbelieving look. “To get me to your place to seduce me with Mila around?”

“Shit. It’s not gonna work.” He seems genuinely disappointed.

“Maybe we can find a way to work it out.”

I swear the silliest, cockiest grin curls his lips. “I’m down.”

“But first, we have to go to my apartment,” I remind him.

“Lottie, I don’t think it’s a good idea.”

“Well, it can’t be helped, biker man. I need my things.”