9. Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Lacy

“You are going to do what?” I practically screamed.

After Drake told me he needed to talk to me about something, my heart leaped into my throat. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But, hearing him say he was going to be leaving in four days to be gone for three days-- completely threw me off.

“Calm down, Lacy. It’s a job,” Drake argued back. He glanced around the bar to make sure no one was listening or witnessing our little argument.

“No, this is a job,” I said, motioning to the bar. “What that guy Josh is offering you is a dangerous job.”

Drake sighed and then grabbed me by the hand. He pulled, and I had no choice but to jump off the stool and follow him. He practically dragged me up the stairs to our apartment with me muttering curses under my breath. Once we got inside, he closed the door and turned to face me.

“I need you to understand that this could bring a whole new way for the Raven’s Boys to earn money. With Axel and Ivy getting married, they could use the money. Storm could add more to his tattoo shop, Blaze and Remy could use the money for their wedding, too, Ryder wouldn’t have to worry so much about us, and I can use the money for our future,” he added.

My anger seemed to subside a little when he mentioned our future. Truth be told, Drake and I were seriously in love, but we rarely spoke about making future commitments. Hearing him say it, only solidified the fact that maybe we truly did, have a bigger future than just remaining boyfriend and girlfriend.

“Why is this so important?” I asked, taking a step closer to Drake. I needed to hear him say the words I so desperately craved to hear. I loved Drake with every fiber of my being. He stole my soul with his smile. He lit a fire inside my heart when he touched me. And, he fills me with an unexplainable joy when he tells me he loves me. But, sometimes, I need more. I need to know that we aren’t just going to remain living this stagnant life forever.

Drake wrapped me in his arms and pulled me tight to his rock-hard chest. His beard tickled my cheek and I let out a slight giggle. I loved that feel, it made me feel like I was being held by a strong man.

He looked lovingly into my eyes and it gave me the feeling that everything was going to be alright. “Lacy, I can’t give you all of the details right now, but I need you to just trust me. I have a plan and it includes expanding my business. I need this additional income right now,” he added.

A brief moment of fear washed over me. “Are you having financial issues?”

Laughing, Drake threw his head back and I saw that familiar spark in his eyes. “No, not at all. Look, if it will make you feel any better, when I get back from this trip, I promise I will tell you why I am really doing this. You know, besides adding to the Raven name,” he said, smirking a little.

I knew in my heart that I should trust Drake. He was a successful businessman and had continued on the traditions of his family and the respect of his last name. I just needed to be patient and trust him with this too, even if I didn’t fully understand it all.

“Fine, I will trust you,” I said, puffing out my lip a little.

Drake leaned in and captured my bottom lip with his. He began to kiss me slowly at first, but as his hands began to roam over my body, his touches became more needy and fast-paced.

Moans escaped me, as he picked me up and held me against the apartment door. I quickly got to work undoing his belt buckle, as he swiftly lifted up my shirt with his teeth. Damn, this man was talented. He could strip me naked in the blink of an eye.

I worked on his pants until they fell to his ankles. In one swift movement, Drake entered me and I swear, I saw fireworks and stars shoot before me. I let my head fall back as Drake began thrusting in and out of me at a rhythmic pace. He captured one of my nipples in his mouth and I squealed as he carefully bit down. It was a pleasurable pain and it only drove me wilder.

“Tell me you fucking love it,” Drake growled, as he moved his attention to my other nipple. He was still holding me against the door and thrusting in and out of me. My hair fell over my face as I leaned down and kissed his exposed neck. I wanted to rip that tight, black t-shirt right off of him.

“I fucking love it,” I screamed out, as I reached my climax. While I claimed my release, Drake didn’t show any signs of slowing down any. I loved it! Drake could be so quiet and reserved in public. He was the brooding and silent Raven brother. However, when he was caught up in the act of sex and lovemaking, he became this dominating and loud man. I loved the contrast of the two sides of Drake. It was like I got two perfect men all rolled up into this large, and sexy man.

I felt Drake start to shake beneath me and knew he was about to hit his climax too. I began to move my hips in a move that I knew would drive Drake wild.

“Oh fuck, I love it when you do that,” he stated, before filling me up completely.

I had been on the pill for the last few months now. Drake and I had tried sex without a condom once, and we both agreed it was too good without them.

When we were finished, we both retreated to the bathroom to shower and clean ourselves up before ordering a pizza and spending the rest of the night watching movies together. As much as I wanted to forget about Drake’s upcoming trip, I just couldn’t get the nagging feeling that something was wrong out of my mind.