Chapter 69

Alyssa POV

Last night, after King offered Mason the chance to join us, Mason hesitated, saying he needed time to think about it. Still, he ended up sleeping in the room with us, curled up in an armchair, which left me a little bit disappointed but ultimately respectful of his decision. I don’t want him to do anything he’s not 100% sure about yet.

This morning, Niko and I assisted Nina in whipping up breakfast for all the club members, either staying here or arriving early just to eat. Now, we’re gathered around a table in the bar, me and King on one side and Niko and Mason across from us. Zuri is happily seated in her high chair at the end of the table near Niko and me, devouring her sausages, scrambled eggs, and sliced bananas.

King’s hand rests possessively on my thigh, his fingers tracing a line along my skin. I bite my lip, his touch distracting me from my food—or anything else, really. Fuck. I really wish Isaac would hurry up and die so I can have a sex