Rough Road: A Bad Boy MC Romance, page 27
Last but certainly not least, you’ll find a white envelope containing a wad of tissue. You’ll know what it is when you open it. It makes me very happy to return it to you.
Wishing you and your lovely Portia much prosperity and happiness.
Arthur
“Arthur, the Avenging Angel,” Portia murmured as Koda placed the note on the table.
“I wonder how much is in there. Bebe printed me out a record of all the money that went to Willow Wines and Ace Building Supplies. I’ll bet Arthur has it down to the last penny.”
“It’s as if you had an investment account mature,” she declared. “This is so exciting.”
“Yes, it is, but Portia,” he said, lowering his voice and narrowing his eyes as he looked at her, “you opened the package to provoke me. Guilty or innocent?”
“Guilty, Sir,” she murmured, a blush sweeping across her face. “I’m sorry, but, uh, you’ve been really busy with everything.”
“Are you feeling neglected?”
“Maybe, I guess, and I’m kind of restless. I don’t need to be gainfully employed, but I want to be, and I don’t know where to start.”
“Right,” he said decisively. “Those are two separate issues. First, you’re officially in charge of renovating this house. Decide what you want and find a decent architect. We need to discuss the costs and major decisions, but get this party started.”
“Really? I’d love to do that,” she said excitedly. “Thank you!”
“But opening this box to pull my strings...”
“Sorry.”
“You’ll get what you want and what you need, but there has to be a consequence for not being straight with me. You should have told me how you were feeling. See that yard?” he said sternly, gesturing to the window. “You’re going to weed the flower beds.”
“But I don’t know anything about gardening!”
“Weeding isn’t difficult. I’ll give you a quick lesson before I go back to work.”
“That sounds horrible. All the bugs and—”
“I’m also putting you on maintenance,” he continued, ignoring her protest. “A proper spanking once a week. You’ll get an appetizer now to hold you over, but I’ll finish it tonight with my flogger. You can think about that while you’re on your hands and knees digging in the dirt. Bring me the wooden spoon, lower your jeans, then bend over and grip the seat of the chair.”
But as she did as he instructed, he knew he’d let her down.
Breaking in the new mechanic, organizing the construction, and helping Sam sort out the good liquor from the bad, he’d been overly tired and preoccupied.
He was determined to make it up to her.
Returning with the spoon and gripping the chair, he began spanking her pale backside with the makeshift paddle, bringing a rosy bloom to her skin, and a glistening sheen between her pussy lips.
His cock responded, stiffening to attention.
As he increased the speed and force of the swats, she stamped her feet and stared at him over her shoulder.
“Please, Sir, I won’t test you again.”
Throwing the spoon on the table, he quickly unzipped his jeans, took hold of his rampant member, placed it at her entrance, and plunged inside her.
“This will be fast and hard,” he growled, gripping her waist as he slammed his rod with strong, rapid strokes. “When I get home tonight, I expect to find you on the floor of the bedroom on your elbows and knees. After I finish with my flogger, you’ll cook my dinner with a dildo up your ass. Next time you need my attention, tell me. Are we clear?”
“Yes, Sir. I’m sorry,” she cried breathlessly. “I had no right to open that box.”
“No, you didn’t,” he scolded, pausing to deliver several hot smacks. “Now you’ve ended up with more than you bargained for.”
His cock was at its bursting point, and as his climax loomed, she abruptly arched her back and sucked in a breath of air.
“You’d better not come without asking,” he said huskily, pressing his thumb into her rosebud.
“Sir, please, that’s making me—”
“Yes, you can!”
As the orgasmic waves shuddered through her body, her pussy clamped around his naked cock demanding his release. Giving himself up to the strong convulsions, he groaned deeply as he spewed his essence, leaning over her and holding her tightly as the last spasm waned.
* * *
As Portia left to clean up, Koda moved the bundle of cash to one side and found the white envelope. Carefully lifting it out, he opened the flap and pulled apart the soft tissue paper.
His heart leapt.
Heat seared the back of his throat.
Swallowing back the promise of rare tears, he stared in wonder at the precious treasure fate had given him. Taking a moment to compose himself, cradling it gently in his hand, he carried it into the bedroom.
“I can’t dig weeds in my designer jeans,” Portia declared as he entered. “I’m trying to find something to wear.”
“Come and sit with me,” he said softly, guiding her to the bed.
“Sure, what’s wrong?”
“I’m sorry, princess. It was a hectic week.”
“I know, and I need to tell you if I’m feeling weird.”
He paused, a frown creasing his brow.
“Princess, I, uh, I’m not very good at this stuff.”
“What stuff?”
“This was in the box,” he began, handing her the cherished item wrapped in tissue. “My father gave it to my mother for their tenth wedding anniversary. I want you to have it.”
“Are you sure?”
“A thousand percent. I felt it the moment I saw it.”
Carefully opening the flimsy paper, she stared down at a sparkling, antique marquisette watch.
“Koda—it’s the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen,” she gasped. “I don’t know what to say.”
“When I screw up, this will remind you how much I love you, how much I’ve loved you since I was thirteen years old, and how much I’ll still love you when I’m a hundred.”
“This is the best thing I’ve ever been given—this is the best moment ever—” she sputtered, gazing up at him. “Shit! Hold on a second.”
Abruptly jumping to her feet and moving to her suitcase, she withdrew a wooden box and hurried it back to him.
“I’ve been waiting to give this to you. The timing just never seemed right—not until now.”
Lifting the lift, Koda caught his breath. The box contained a Harley Davidson Skeleton watch.
“I’m at a loss,” he murmured, removing his old battered timepiece and securing the rugged Bulova around his wrist. “I absolutely love it.”
“Isn’t this weird?” she whispered. “Wonderfully weird, but still weird?”
“Yeah,” he breathed, slowly nodding his head. “I have to admit, weird is the word.”
“So, uh, Koda,” she whispered, leaning into him, “do I still have to weed the garden?”
“Yeah, but I’ll be weeding right beside you. It’s only fair. I messed up too.”
She paused, then took a breath.
“Don’t you have to get back to work? What about the patio and the tavern, and don’t you need to check on things at the garage?”
“Probably,” he said solemnly, taking her hands, “but you’re my priority. You and our babies will always come first.”
“Really?” she murmured, unable to stop the tears.
“You doubt me?”
“No, it’s just... things can happen.”
“Hey, I won’t allow things to happen, and if they do, they’ll have to wait,” he said firmly, wrapping her up and holding her tightly. “I know your history, but those days are over. I’m here for you one hundred percent. Words are easy to say, but I’m going to spend the rest of my life showing you just how much I mean them.”
“Koda... I love you so much I can’t stand it.”
“Yeah, I know. I feel the same,” he murmured, but a second later, he suddenly pulled back. “Fuck the weeding. How about we jump on the Harley and take off?”
“That’s a wonderful idea!”
“We’ll stay overnight in one of those cabins at that canyon retreat.”
“Fantastic.”
“I have my reasons,” he said with a wink. “I’ll be packing my flogger, and I won’t have to worry about anyone hearing you scream.”
“Uh... I’ll be screaming?”
“Oh, yeah, baby, you can count on it.”
The End
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