In The Shadows ✔

[114] Mo Chridhe

"Stay put, I'll be right back."

Logan walks into the bedroom, opens the suitcase, and gets changed, grinning at his reflection in the mirror.

He walks into the livingroom like he's a model on a catwalk and Scorpia drops the piece of apple that was on its way to her mouth. She takes her time to look at the handsome, tall Scot, from his biker boots to his leather pants, his tight T-shirt and the leather jacket hanging over his shoulder.

She fans herself, feeling her face heat up quickly. She can't handle this look and closes her eyes.

Logan walks up to her, stopping right in front of her. "Bonnie? Did you just toss that piece of apple on the floor? Well, Leo is clearly your child."

Scorpia chuckles and opens her eyes slowly. "I understand Leo better now. When something incredibly yummy catches your eye, everything else becomes unimportant. Hell, Logan."

He grins at her and says: "It's a hint. But I'm not sure you get it yet. I packed your motor gear too."

Her eyes continue to roam over his body and she says: "Could you put the jacket on? And spin for around me. Slowly."

Logan does as she asks and Scorpia gasps for air. She doesn't even try to hide the blush on her cheeks, because she's certain her entire face is bright red.

She gets up and cups Logan's butt with her hands. She mumbles as she slides her hands into the back pockets, resting her cheek against the leather of his jacket, desperately trying to slow her heart rate. Her heart is beating so wild and fast that it feels like it's trying to break out of her chest.

"Logan, I can't deal with this. My heart can't handle this look."

She grabs his hand and pushes it against her chest.

"Bonnie! It's beating insanely fast."

She looks up at him, deep into his sparkling, grey eyes and he bends down to kiss her. "If you get changed too, I'll reward you with another hint."

Scorpia walks into the bedroom, still a bit dazed, and finds her motor gear spread out on the bed. She puts it all on and walks back into the living room.

Logan grabs her hand and guides her outside, over to the shed next to the cottage. He opens the door and Scorpia grabs onto him for support, staring at the black Harley with two helmets hanging from the handlebars.

"We're going to the restaurant by bike, Bonnie. That is if you are willing to drive."

She turns around to face him, happiness radiating from her features. After a nod, she moves closer to the bike to check it out, her fingers stroking the chrome, her eyes shimmering with delight. Logan feels light and free. And she doesn't know half of the surprises yet. She looks so happy and he can't help but stare at her.

He helps her push the bike outside and says: "One thing. Please drive on the left side of the road. According to my dad, it's easier to forget on a bike, because in a car the steering wheel is on the 'wrong' side. Which is obviously not the case with a bike."

"Your dad?"

"Yes, we'll talk about him more in the restaurant. I'm sure you can't wait to try this beauty out. And there's a communication set installed in the helmets. Also something my dad arranged."

Logan pushes on the buttons in the helmet and a light flicks on. They put their helmets on and close the chin strap. Logan says: "You should be able to hear me now."

"Yes, loud and clear. Nice, cause I'm assuming you know the way."

She starts the engine and Logan hops on the back, holding onto her tightly as he tells her to take a left onto the road.