New In The Territories (Book 1) COMPLETED

Chapter 2 Mady

 "Nate, Nate!" Yelling as I rushed through the front door with bags of groceries. "Where the hell is he?"

"Right behind you, Hon. Where's the fire?" Nate softly growled in my ear. Wrapping his arms around my waist from behind; nuzzling my neck. Instantly my muscles relaxed from his touch, sinking further into his arms.

Turning slowly in his welcoming arms I inhaled that warm familiar scent of pine, woods, and utter male; letting it wash over my body, furthering the fall into the abyss. I Tilted my head up meeting his lips for a quick hello kiss, that swiftly moved to a heated and passionate one. Kiss deepening, tongues in twinned; a moan escaped my throat. Slowly unbuttoning his shirt. A rumble of laughter came from Nate's chest as he started to pull my shirt from my dress pants.

"I remember now why I so enjoy walking through that door every day," purring in his ear as Nate made his way from my jawline to my ear with slow soft kisses.

A cough followed by covered laughter came from the room behind me. "Mason you grab the chairs and I'll get the popcorn," the deep rumble of the familiar voice of my brother-in-law echoes out, while laughter exploded further into the room from the others.

Nate tried, unsuccessfully, to keep the amusement out of his voice as he replied, "Shows over boys. You're too young for the X-rated version."

Calmly I adjusted my now dishevelled shirt, waiting a few heartbeats to let the heat of embarrassment fade from my face before turning. I knew the others were here but every time my husband touched me my senses got all jumbled. Annoyed with myself and disappointed I wasn't better at this after all these years being with this man and still unable to control my hormones. "Don't you boys have a home you need to be getting too?" That was a little snappy.

"Of course we do. We just needed to...um...get the plans ready for Jack's new winter storage unit for the new boat." Dmitri said.

Nate's brother, Dmitri, stood with his arms crossed, leaning casually against the wall; using those ocean blue eyes to try to portray innocents. At 6'5", 250lbs. with not an ounce of fat, muscles rippled everywhere; if he got any broader he will have to walk sideways through the door. His midnight black hair fell that just past his shoulders but had it tied back with a loose thin strap of leather today. With his rugged good looks, square jaw line, and cleft in his chin; he oozed danger and violence, and far from the innocence he tried and failed to portray.

"Really Dmitri, you're going to stand there and lie to me?" When Dmitri went to protest, I held up a hand in a "talk to the hand" gesture then continued, "Listen! All off you listen. Sam is going to be here in less than an hour and you...all of you will not be here!" Staring each and everyone to make sure they really did understand. This was not up for debate.

Hands firmly placed on my hip, foot tapping I calmed my voice. "My friend is not here to be displayed for your amusement or anything else you may have planned." Pointing to the door I forcefully said, "Get out!"

Turning and jabbed a finger against my husband chest with force. "You! Did you know what they were up to?" Growling as my temper began to slip, taking a deep breath to get back in control.

Staring into his rich chocolate brown eyes, quickly diffused my anger. Nate and his brother were built almost the same, minus 50 lbs. or so Dmitri had on Nate. The difference was in the colour of their eyes and hair; Nate being blonde and kept it short and spiky they looked a lot alike. The other more noticeable differences where their attitude and behaviour. Don't get me wrong Dmitri was great and I couldn't have asked for a better brother-in-law. The were just different. Where Nate was on the professional side Dmitri leaned more on the biker side even if he didn't ride. He just carried a dark vibe about him but he was more like a giant overprotected teddy bear. That wasn't quite right either. I would never call Dmitri a teddy bear. Maybe a teddy bear with very big, sharp teeth. That is a better description.