Taste of Wolves

Chapter 41

The pair got up and moved to the unoccupied pool table. Chibs set the balls as Quinn was picking his stick. The pair played several games as a few of their brothers came in and scattered around the clubhouse. Around lunch, Quinn decided to head to the diner to grab a bite to eat then head home. Chibs just shook his head at the love-struck biker before having a seat with his beer and waiting for someone to start taking lunch orders. Quinn stayed at the clubhouse most of his free time just hanging out with his brothers drinking, getting in the ring, and playing pool. He wanted to forget he was alone in the house.

It worked until he finally went home at night to an empty bed. He'd gotten used to her being curled up next to him at night. Waking up to see her beautiful face each morning. Knowing he had someone at home to go home to when he got off work each night. As she had promised, when she returned to her hotel room for the night, she always texted him that she was ok, having a great time, and a little about what she'd seen and done that day. Most he didn't understand but he always told he was happy she was having such a good time. She always insisted she missed him and despite all the fun she was having, how she couldn't wait to come back and see him again.

It made him feel good that she was missing him as much as he was missing her. That she was still thinking of him. It might have been selfish of him to feel this way but he didn't care. The night she was supposed to come home, he decided to order in dinner so she wouldn't have to worry about cooking. He was anxious all day as he waited for her to get home. The convention was from Monday to Friday. She headed to San Diego on Sunday so she'd be there and rested up and left Saturday morning. He was more than excited to see his 'ol lady again. The drive was long and she had already decided she was just going to call in for dinner because there was no way she had the energy to cook dinner. She hoped he wouldn't mind.

All she wanted to do was eat, go to bed and cuddle with her 'ol man, and go to sleep. The convention had been exciting and fun but she was ready to get back to her scheduled life. She had to put together a few videos for her YouTube channel but she figured she'd work on all that the following day or Monday. Most likely Monday. She needed rest and to relax some. Finally pulling into the driveway made her sigh. She quickly grabbed her bag and climbed out of her SUV. The door swung open and there stood Quinn with a wide smile opening his arms to her. She flung herself into his arms, wrapping hers around his waist, and sighed happily. He pulled her into a passionate kiss as they stood there. All thoughts of rest slipped her mind as his hand slid around her back to give her ass a squeeze making her moan slightly.

"Welcome home!" He grinned when he pulled away, "I already ordered dinner and have it spread out on the coffee table. Let's get inside before it gets cold."

"Oh thank goodness. I'd already decided to call in because I am exhausted." She sighed as she followed her lover into the house.

She set her bag by the end of the couch before having a seat. He'd already brought out plates and silverware, had two glasses of tea sitting there, and the food containers were already spread out on the table. He sat down next to her and told her to dig in. She began filling her plate as he began channel surfing to find something to watch while they ate. He could tell how tired she was because she was eating slowly and not really paying attention to anything around her. After she'd finished her dinner, he told her to strip. She raised an eyebrow but he just stared at her. "Baby, I'm not really in the mood..." she stated but he just told her to strip again.

He stripped down to his boxers and she stripped down to just her panties. He picked her up bridal style and walked them up to her bedroom. She might be tired but he knew what would make her feel better. Hitting all her hot buttons would put her in the mood as he laid her gently on the bed. "What are you doing?" she asked as he stripped off his boxers then crawled onto the bed. He just grinned as he began working her panties off her. Shaking her head no, he began kissing up her legs, being sure to nibble on her inner thighs which made her writhe under his touch. Her heart rate began to speed up as he completely avoided her womanhood and began kissing up her stomach and chest. She felt the heat pooling in her womanhood and knew there was no way she could tell him no know. He captured her lips with his own as his right hand slid down her body slowly before resting her leg on his hip.

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"I missed you so much while you were gone." He stated as he rubbed small circles on her back.

"I missed you too, Rane. It would have been even more fun for me if you'd been there." She looked up at him with a smile.

"I'm not sure that's true. I don't get all these games you play and I'm sure I would have only slowed you down or irritated you somehow." He stated.

"Nonsense. Meeting some of my followers was really fun and getting photos with them made their day and mine. You might not understand why I get so excited about the panels I saw or the games I tried out or stuff like that but I'm sure things would have been even better with you by my side." She retorted.

"Either way, I'm glad you're home." He kissed her forehead.

"Me too. I had tons of fun but there's nothing like sleeping in your own bed." She chuckled.

"Tig was worried about you being out in San Diego all by yourself." Quinn laughed, "I assured him you'd be fine by yourself since you've gone to lots of these conventions alone."

"That's sweet of him. There's a few more coming up in the next few months that I plan on attending. None are as long as this one. This was one of the biggest of the year." She explained.

"I see. I hate it when you're gone." He all but pouted making her laugh.

"You're crazy!" She laughed, "But the sentiment is appreciated."

"I just miss you so much when you're gone. And don't misunderstand me. I do worry about you being out there by yourself. Anything could happen to you and I wouldn't be there to help you." He stated.

"I know Rane. But I'm not going to stay in my house afraid of the world because something might happen to me." She tapped his chest with her hand making him grin at her.

"I get it, Lil Bit." He gave her a light squeeze.

"I'm totally exhausted now." She sighed, "It's been a long day of driving."

"Get comfortable and get some sleep, Lil Bit." He stated before kissing her forehead.

She closed her eyes and quickly drifted off to sleep. He kept looking down at her sleeping form and smiling. Having her back at home in his arms made him feel things he wasn't sure he'd ever felt before. The week apart had shown him how much he truly loved and needed this woman in his life. He'd made her his 'ol lady. It was time to make her his wife. The next thing was finding a suitable ring. Yes, it was time for this step. With any luck finding the perfect ring wouldn't take forever and she wouldn't want a huge wedding.

The next morning, Tig, Happy, and Chibs went over to check on Quinn since he hadn't shown up at the shop like normal. Happy was concerned about his brother since the Niners were still not happy and he thought maybe they had done something to Quinn as a message. Chibs was worried since he knew Wolfie was supposed to have come back home the night before. Her SUV was in the driveway next to his bike when the trio arrived at the residence. Tig knocked on the door but no one answered. After a few minutes, Happy told Tig to use the lockpicking kit to get inside. The SAA took out the kit and worked the lock to let them in. Upon entering the living room, they noticed two sets of clothes scattered around the living room. Remnants from their dinner the night before still on the coffee table.

Tig shouted for Quinn which roused the long-haired blond from his slumber. He slid out of bed and slipped into his pj bottoms before waking his 'ol lady. He stated he heard some of his brothers downstairs and figured they'd at least want some coffee. She slipped into a clean pair of panties and her tank nightshirt before following her 'ol man downstairs. Quinn greeted Chibs since he was closest to the stairs. She headed straight into the kitchen to start on breakfast and make some coffee. Tig smirked at Quinn when the blond entered the living room.

"I see you had a nice homecoming for your 'ol lady." Tig teased him.

"Oh shut it, Tig." Quinn shook his head.

"It's just an observation." Tig held his hands up, "I mean, your clothes are scattered everywhere."

"I haven't seen her in a week." Quinn just shrugged as she entered the living room with a cup of coffee for Quinn.

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