The next morning, the sun cut across the compound in pale streaks of gold. Jax was already up, sitting on the edge of the bed as he laced his boots. Taylor stirred beneath the sheets, reaching for the space where he’d been lying just moments ago. She mumbled sleepily, “You heading out?” He glanced over his shoulder, the morning light catching in the mess of dark hair falling over his brow. “Kellan’s meeting me at the house. Got a full day of work ahead.” Taylor sat up, hugging the sheet to her chest. “Want me to come by later with lunch?” A nod. “Wouldn’t mind that. Dani’ll probably tag along.” Taylor smiled. “Then I’ll bring enough for a small army.” He stood, crossed to her, and kissed the top of her head. “I want you there, eventually,” he murmured. “At that house. Living there. B

