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beds and one with only one bed. Do you want one of the two bed rooms?”

She looked hopeful that he would request one of the two bed rooms. I rolled my eyes as I pulled my credit card out of my pocket and slammed it down on the counter. “We’ll take the one bed room.”

Drake coughed to cover a laugh as she looked me over with a smirk on her face. Without another word, she charged my card and handed us two key cards. “Follow the signs to the elevator, second floor, first hallway on your right. If you need anything, please let me know.”

I bit back a reply that probably would have gotten us kicked out as I followed Drake down a hallway and into an elevator. He was grinning like an idiot until I “accidentally” stomped on his foot.

“Ouch! What was that for?”

“You were enjoying that way too much.” I grumbled.

“I can’t help it; you look all cute when you’re fired up and trying to protect my virtue.”

I tried to stomp on his foot again, but he pulled away as the elevator doors slid open.

“Don’t be mad, it’s cute. It just shows how much you care.”

“Right. I’m going to spend the next fifty years trying to beat off women who are old enough to be your mother.”

He kissed my forehead as we walked down the hall to our room. “Don’t worry babe, I’m not into Cougars.”

I couldn’t help but laugh as I put my card in the slot and pushed the door open. The room was small, but clean with a TV and microwave in the corner. I walked across the room to look out the window. There wasn’t much of a view, unless you liked staring at a gas station and a grocery store.

I watched Drake’s reflection in the glass as he walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around me. I snuggled back into his warmth as he kissed that sensitive spot behind my ear. I always felt safe when I was in Drake’s arms.

“My mom called me tonight.” I blurted out; effectively ruining the moment.

His whole body went rigid behind me. “What the fuck did she want?”

“Basically to tell me goodbye and how worthless I am. I’m pretty sure she was at a train station, so hopefully this time she’ll be gone for good.”

“For her sake I hope so; woman or not, if I ever see her again I’ll knock the shit out of her.”

“Drake! Don’t say that!”

“We both know she deserves it. I can’t believe a mother would do that to her own child.”

“I know, but just let it go ok? I don’t need to worry about bailing you out of jail do I?” I asked.

He kissed the top of my head. “Only if I get caught.”

I laughed as I turned to face him. “Good to know. Jordan was hugging me tonight because she called me, just in case you’re wondering.”

“I was telling the truth earlier; I trust you. You don’t need to explain yourself to me.”

“I know, but I want to. I don’t ever want you to doubt me.” I kissed him softly as my hands slid under his shirt to the hard muscles of his stomach. They tightened under my touch and he shivered as he pulled away. He was obviously in need of a release as much as I was if that was all that it took to get him going. I smiled as I realized that was proof enough that he had been faithful while we were apart.

“I’m going to go take a shower,” he cleared his throat, “Probably a cold one. Stay here.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Where exactly would I go? The gas station next door?”

“You know what I mean, don’t sneak up on me in the shower. I’ll lock the door if I have to.”

I laughed as he grabbed clean clothes from his bag and walked into the bathroom. He always thought the worst of me; of course he was right this time, I was planning on attacking him in the shower. One way or another I was going to get him to cave before the night was over.

I waited until I heard the shower running for a couple of minutes before stripping off my clothes and the bandage around my ribs. I walked quietly into the bathroom and stood by the shower stall. Drake had his back to me and I grinned as I slid the door open and stepped inside. He jumped and turned as