“What do you think?” he asked.
I shrugged. “It’s completely up to you and what you think,” I told him, and then quickly got out of the car so he didn’t see how I was falling for it just from the first view.
Hand in hand, Wade walked with me to the front door. As we got close, it opened, and there stood the black-haired beauty, Trix.
Her eyes ran over Wade, and she didn’t even glance in my direction. Like the other times, I didn’t exist, even though I was holding Wade’s hand.
“Wreck, so lovely to see you again.” She smiled, her hand coming out for him to shake.
It was the first time I did it, but I got to her hand and shook it first. “Hi there, Trix. Remember me? I’m Lucas.” Using her hand, I steered her around and back into the house. “The place is big. Don’t you think, honey?”
I glanced over my shoulder to see Wade trying to fight from laughing. He smirked and said, “Yeah, babe. It’s big.”
I dropped Trix’s hand and went back over to Wade. I hooked my hand around his arm and asked, “Do you mind if we take a look on our own?”
She lifted her gaze from my hand to me. “No, of course not. Please take your time.”
“Thank you.” I smiled and then led Wade away from her.
Wade leaned in and said, with humor in his voice, “Good to see you jealous, babe, but no one does it for me except you.”
“Good, well, let’s keep it that way.”
He chuckled, saying, “Will do.”
When we’d finished going through the four bedrooms, two living rooms, three bathrooms, and the massive kitchen, I could tell Wade liked the place.
“What are you going to do?” I asked.
“Put in an offer,” he said as we made our way back to Trix.
“It’s not too big just for you?” I queried, because if it was only me, I would second-guess my choice.
Wade stopped. He pushed me up against the wall and placed his hands on each side of my head. “It won’t be just for me. You’ll be here. Want you movin’ in once everythin’ is done, Lucas.” My body hummed, my heart hammered, and I couldn’t seem to get enough oxygen in. Then he went on, “I don’t want to come home to a house without you in it.” He pressed a kiss to my temple. “Might be too soon to talk about it, but you need to know you’re in my future, and one day, way down the track, this house won’t be too big. It’ll be just right because there’ll be more than just the two of us. You want that, yeah?” He pulled back to search my face.
I opened my mouth and managed a squeak. Wade grinned. I cleared my throat. “I, um, yeah, I would like to work toward that.”
“Then we’ll do it.” He growled the words before he kissed me.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Wreck
I could tell Lucas was shitting bricks as we drove toward the compound. He wouldn’t be worried about himself. He was selfless like that. He’d be concerned for me and if I got into it with my brothers over us. I’d try my damn best that nothing happened tonight. I wanted it to be a good night, but if anyone was stupid enough to say stuff, then I’d stand up for the both of us.
“Do you think the owners will take my offer?” I asked as we drew closer, wanting him to relax before we arrived. Which would probably be useless.
Lucas snorted. “They would be silly not to. You’re offering exactly what they’re after. Unless they want to be greedy. If they try it, maybe you should find somewhere else.”
“They better fuckin’ not be. I want that for us. It’s close to here, close to your ’rents, your college, and not far from Saint’s. Added bonus, we have three hospitals in a good distance for you to try and get into.”
He took my hand. “Are you sure it’s what you want? You’re not just looking for me, are you?”
“Fuck no. I want it, and I’m glad you like it.”
“I do… um, can I say something though?”
I gave his hand a squeeze. “You don’t need to ask if you can say it, just say it, babe.”
“Okay,” he whispered, and my dick gave a jerk behind my jeans. “Ah, you know how you asked me to move in?” I nodded. “Well, I want to help contribute to the mortgage and utilities.”
“No,” I stated.
“Wade….”
“No,” I said again as we pulled into the compound parking lot. I shot a wave to Torch, who was manning the gate with a few other brothers.
“Wade, you’re being ridiculous. Is this relationship equal, or do you think you’re in charge?”
I parked the car, switched it off, and turned to him. “Babe. We’re equal. I’m not sayin’ you won’t help, but I’d like to suggest you wait until you’re workin’ in a hospital. You’ve got a lotta shit goin’ on right now, and I don’t want you stressed you have to work in that café job while tryin’ to study.” I shrugged.
His nose was scrunched up. He hated it when I made sense but didn’t want to admit it. He sighed. “Fine, but when I’m raking in the money, I want to pay however many years you have on your own.”
I cupped the back of his neck. If this was what he needed to make sure he felt like it’d be our house and not just mine, then I’d give it to him. “Deal,” I said, and then kissed him.
His arms wrapped around me for a second, and then he was pushing me back. “I can’t go in there looking like we’ve just been making out in the car.”
“Why the fuck not?”
“Um… some… I mean, I guess not all the brothers will like you being with a guy. It’s not good to rub it in their faces.”
“Babe. We’re in a car, it’s dark out, and I really don’t give
