In The Shadows ✔

[75] The Scorpions

Logan and Scorpia walk back into the cafe together, where Ricardo is just saying goodbye to Freya. Scorpia walks over to her and hugs her warmly. "Freya? How are you going to the bar?"

She shoots Ricardo a threatening look, who says in an amused tone: "With my car. I'm hitching a ride with Dino."

Scorpia shakes her head and says: "Okay. I was afraid I had to get mad at you."

Freya looks at them both and doesn't understand their exchange, but doesn't have the time to ask about it. "Thank you Scorpia. I'm telling Frank today."

"You're welcome Freya. Give Frank my love."

She sits down next to Ciro, who is sitting next to the baby monitor. He has a newspaper in front of him and looks relaxed. "Are you sure you don't mind Ciro?"

"I'm sure, sister. And I know how much you enjoy boxing. I'll be fine. And Marco is here too. You know how many brothers and sisters he has."

She looks at her hands and sighs.

"You do mind, don't you?"

She looks up at him with watery eyes.

"You shouldn't Scorpia. You're a way sweeter and fun mom when you're happy. And boxing makes you happy. Just go. For Leo. "

Logan walks over to Marco to let him know they're going and Marco gives him a thumbs up. Scorpia blows him a kiss and Logan picks up the sports bag. They walk out, holding hands as they make their way over to the jeep. She watches Dino and Ricardo getting into Dino's car and reversing onto the road. Logan and Scorpia do the same and drive to the gym.

A loud cheering sounds through the gym when they walk in and Bruno runs up to her. "Scorpia! How wonderful that you're here! I didn't expect that!"

They hug each other and Scorpia asks: "Did you book the entire gym for The Scorpions?"

"Yep, the gym is hours for the rest of the night."

"And I'm the only female?" Bruno nods and frowns. "Nice. Logan? The ladies' locker room is ours."

Bruno laughs and the rest of them whistle. Logan follows her with a proud look on his face and puts his hand on her ass.

Scorpia takes her clothes off as soon as they are in the dressing room. She turns around to face Logan and finds him staring at her in trance.

"Bonnie."

She takes her bra and thong off and puts a sportsbra and seemless panties on. On top of that a crop top and a sports legging.

"Oh hell Bonnie. I'm not sure if sharing a dressing room is such a good idea."

She shoots him a naughty look and throws a shirt and shorts over to him. She sits down on the bench and puts her high-tops on.

Logan quickly changes into his sports gear and pulls her close the second she tries to walk out the door. "Bonnie! Don't just walk out there. The gym is full of guys tonight!"

She laughs and says: "You have nothing to worry about handsome Scot. I love you and you alone." She turns around and kisses him slowly. She walks into the gym as soon as he drops his hands.

She picks up a jump rope and feels all eyes on her. She looks for Bruno and he gives her a nod. LL Cool J plays through the gym and Scorpia starts jumping with her eyes closed. She senses Logan coming into the gym and starting his warm-up as well. She smiles a little and feels more relaxed than ever. She makes her way over to Bruno as soon as she's warmed up.

"Need help with training brother?"

"Yes, a little help would be great. Because one-on-one training is the most effective." He looks to the left and notices Bart and Logan are done with their warm-up too. "Logan and Bart? Could you come over here too?" They rush over and Bruno says: "I'm hoping you two are willing to help me train the beginners too. Seeing as you two already know how to box."