In The Shadows ✔

[116] Meet The Parents

They wake up as usual the next morning. Logan doesn't remember a single thing about most of his dreams but one thing is certain; the gorgeous woman below him is in them. And they are x-rated. Logan chuckles and massages her breast softly.

Scorpia is on her back, her legs are wrapped around his, a satisfied smile on her lips. Her eyes are closed and she's not quite awake yet. He moves his hips carefully, feeling her body respond to him, bending down to wrap his lips around her nipple.

She grabs onto his hair and his name leaves her lips, wrapped in a moan. He kisses her sensually and she pulls his hair as she pushes her hips towards him. They make love, slow and relaxed, and shower together afterward.

Scorpia is standing in front of the window in her underwear, looking at the water. This land, his land, feeds her soul, fills her heart. It feels like seeing your favorite family member after being apart for a long time. Like coming home after a long trip.

His arms slide around her waist and his chin slides across her shoulder until his lips reach the skin behind her ear. Goosebumps appear on her skin and he licks her earlobe.

"Mmm Logannnn."

"That never gets old, Bonnie. The most beautiful sound in the world. Ti amo."

He strokes her tummy and kisses her neck. "Aren't you cold here?"

She shakes her head and turns around in his arms, kissing him as her fingers slide through his damp hair. "I haven't been cold here for a second. This country doesn't need high temperatures to be warm. And I have you, your always warm body and burning love."

She laughs at her own corniness and catches the shimmer in his eyes. "What are we doing today, handsome Scot?"

"We're visiting a church full of old books." Her eyes show excitement and he kisses the tip of her nose. "And maybe visit my parents, if you want to that is."

She nods and looks a little shy. Logan cups her cheek with his right hand and looks into her eyes. "Don't worry, Bonnie. They already love you. And they met Bruno yesterday. It can't get any worse than that."

He laughs and Scorpia slaps his bicep.

"On top of that, Lexy's relationship with my parents has always been complicated. She was extremely wild and stubborn. And they blame her a bit for me not coming home for five years. They don't really know anything about my time with Salvatore. And they're just happy that they get to see me, now that I'm back in Scotland.

They get dressed and drink a cup of coffee together. Scorpia is still a bit nervous, because of Leo, their engagement, and they could have lost Logan, without ever seeing him alive again... All of it is her fault. How do you act around the people that created the love of your life? Who's parenting and genes made him the man he is today. And she doesn't even know if it matters that she's not a Scot.

Logan takes her hand and holds it against his chest, covering it with his own hand while he looks deep into her eyes. She breathes out slowly and smiles a tiny bit.

He winks at her. "Bonnie... Here. Forever. And if you just follow that beautiful heart of yours, it can't go wrong."

She nods and kisses his lips. They gather their things and get on their way.

Logan shows her the way and they drive up a winding, narrow road, towards a house on a hill. They drive onto the driveway and Scorpia stares at the mansion, built with dark-grey rocks. The surrounding garden matches the roughness of the nature surrounding them. It feels robust, protective, and loving.

Scorpia stops in front of the door and Logan takes his helmet off, gets off the bike, and waves at the open front door. Scorpia takes her helmet off, nervously looking over her shoulder.