The Bloke (Men Under Revue #1)

25. Colby

Chapter 25

Colby

Before Sienna exited the bathroom, I changed into my all-black Armani suit, with a black cotton dress shirt and a black satin tie to match the material of her dress.

She had been in there longer than I had expected, and I wondered if she’d been having second thoughts about everything now that it had time to sink in. Suppose the dress and necklace I had bought her had been too much in addition to how I could afford all of it.

Sitting on the long bench at the foot of our bed, I had just finished lacing my black leather dress shoes when I heard the sound of a lock turn. The door in front of me opened, and light spilled onto the white marble floor, framed around a dark silhouette.

I looked up from the floor, and there she was, standing in the doorway—my wife, looking like a goddess of the night. Her makeup was smokey and flawless, just like her, and her hair cascaded down her body in loose waves.

She was a vision to admire and took my ever-loving breath away.

Tucking a stray strand behind her ear, my wife padded towards me.

“I don’t—” She sighed, picking up the right side of her dress to expose her left thigh and bare feet through the long slit. “I don’t have the right shoes to go with this dress, Colby.” She groaned in frustration.

“Of course you do, love.” I reached back, picking up her shoes before leaning forward and holding them out with the backs hooked over my fingers.

A sarcastic chuckle escaped her lips as she stared at her bright, hot pink heels.

“Those are cheap party shoes, and don’t go with this dress at all.” She rolled her eyes, releasing her dress and crossing her arms over her chest. I loved how sassy she was.

“They’re my favorite heels, and I want you to wear them. The contrast between the all-black and bright pink is just like you.” My eyes flicked up to hers as I set one of the heels down and patted my thigh. “Here. Give me your foot.” I ordered.

With no reason to argue further, she did as she was told and lifted her right foot, placing it on my thigh. I glided my hand down her calf before lifting her ankle up and sliding the heel onto her foot, gently releasing it to the floor.

She then lifted her left foot to do the same, only this time, when I finished, I tugged at her calf, causing her to fall forward, her hands bracing themselves on my shoulders.

I looked up into her eyes as she stared down at me, hers wide from being caught off guard.

Her breaths quickened as I slid my hand up her thigh, her shin firmly pressed up against my chest, wrapping it around her now exposed ass cheek, my finger grazing against her through her underwear which had started to dampen.

“See…” I breathed, not once dropping my eyes from hers. “They’re perfect. Just like you.”

“Colby, I—”

I captured her mouth with mine to stop her from talking. There was only one sentence that I wanted to hear from her soft, smooth lips, and I knew she wasn’t ready to give them to me—at least not yet.

She moaned as my tongue continued exploring her mouth, and I pushed her underwear aside to dip a finger inside her tight, warm cunt. Surprised to find that she was already soaked for me, and all I could think about was bending her over and fucking her against the edge of the bed.

Unfortunately for me, that would make us late for the Gala.

No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t keep my hands off of her. She consumed me inside and out, pulling me under, threatening to submerge me in her storm—and I’d gladly drown for her.

She had no idea what kind of power she held over me.

Sienna spent the entire drive to the mansion fidgeting in her seat. At one point, I had to reach over the center console to calm her down.

“Why are you so nervous?” I asked, looking at her from the corner of my eye. “It’s just an over-the-top party.” I attempted to make this event sound like it wasn’t a big deal when, in all actuality, it was the most crucial night for us.

“A party filled with killers,” She mumbled, and I released her hands, abruptly pulling us over on the empty desert road and parking it. “I’m sorry, I didn’t—” She rushed out in a panic as I gripped her chin with my fingers and forced her to face me.

“Sienna.” I searched her eyes, anticipating fear of me, but there was none. Clenching my jaw, I thought through my words carefully. “If this isn’t what you want, then you need to tell me right now because once we step through those doors, everyone will know who you are—what you are to me.” I swallowed at the last part.

She knew everything but didn’t know just how high the stakes were, and I wasn’t about to break that news to her now. She gripped my wrist with her hands, not to pull away, but to calm my heart, which I didn’t realize had started racing.

“The past two days have been a lot to unpack…” Her eyes shifted to the side as she thought of what to say. “I want you, Colby.” She admitted, her eyes flicking back to meet mine, soft and gentle. “I just… this will take a lot of getting used to.”

She wasn’t wrong. I had dropped the biggest bombshell of my life and expected her to accept it without any issue.

“Are you sure?” I felt so fucking stupid in that moment.

Realizing that while I had wanted her—married her, even. I never even considered that I would have to tell her what I actually did for work and about this whole secret society and killing shit. What the fuck was I thinking?

My wife caressed the side of my cheek, her thumb running along the rough stubble on my jawline.

“I’ve had a lot of time to think, all things considered—” She murmured, dragging her thumb along my cheekbone. “I know it holds no weight right now… But I think I’m falling for you, Colby.” She dropped her hand from my face, and I caught it with mine after releasing her chin.

I felt my heart squeeze in my chest, pressing my lips to the back of her soft hand. I wish I knew everything that ran through that pretty little head of hers. She was perfect beyond measure.

Bria and Tessa would change everything for us tonight. Fuck my pride. I couldn’t help her on my own; perhaps they could be the bridge of acceptance she needed to be mine entirely.

Releasing her hand, I switched back into drive and headed the rest of the way to the mansion, my hand gripping tightly to her bare thigh the entire time.

We pulled up the long circle drive, the mansion fully lit like the night of my ceremony. I glanced over at Sienna as we pulled around the fountain, and she stared up at everything in awe, her eyes wide and bright from the reflection of the lights.

I pulled up to the front of the mansion, jumped out of the driver’s seat, and rushed around the front to escort my wife from her side. I tossed my keys to the waiting valet before wrapping my arm around her back, placing my hand on her hip as we stepped towards the large open double doors.

As we entered the grand foyer, we were greeted by a sea of black suits with a few elegant dresses dispersed among the crowd. I didn’t realize how few men were married, less than a third by far.

“Oi! Colby!” I heard my name and jerked my head around to see Nick, who was maneuvering his way through the crowd.

Trailing behind him were Dallas and Levi. That was quicker than I had anticipated. Tugging Sienna against my side, I turned to face them as they approached.

“I see you wasted no time rounding up Levi and Dallas.” I chuckled, nodding to them in greeting as they stepped up beside him.

“Of course not. Besides, they are the only two worth hanging around.” Nick laughed, gripping them both by the shoulders. “I’ll let you all get better acquainted while I round up some drinks and champagne for the women.” He winked at me before disappearing into the sea of suits once again.

“How you manage to put up with him every night is beyond me.” Dallas chuckled, placing a hand behind his wife’s back and guiding her forward. “Bria, sweetheart. This is Colby and…”

“Sienna.” My wife rushed out with a weak smile. She was still unsettled, but I had high hopes that after talking with Bria and Tessa alone, she might warm up a little more.

“Oh my God, I love your heels!” Bria exclaimed as her eyes dropped to the floor, catching a glimpse of my wife’s shoes.

“Thank you. Colby chose them...” She replied, her voice slightly shaky, and I pulled her in tighter for comfort.

“Well, he sure has immaculate taste.” Bria grinned, giving me an approving side-eye. “In shoes and women—”

“I believe congratulations are in order. You two married—what? Two weeks ago?” Dallas asked, cutting off his wife as she giggled and wrapped herself around his arm.

“Close enough.” I shrugged, not caring to disclose the full details of our marriage. They didn’t need to know we had only been wed for a little under that; it was none of their business. “But thank you, all the same. Best decision of my life.” I squeezed Sienna’s waist reassuringly as I felt her arm creep its way up my back.

“Levi, where’s Tessa?” Dallas inquired, arching a brow as he peered over Levi’s shoulder.

“Most likely fucking Luke in a closet or spare bedroom somewhere.” He casually answered, sliding his hands into his pockets, completely unbothered.

Odd that he seemed not to care at all that his wife was fucking another man…

“Oh? Lucas is here? When did he get back from his tour?” Dallas inquired, not even remotely concerned.

I kept my mouth shut, it was none of my business, but I was genuinely curious as to why neither of them gave two fucks about his wife .

“Yesterday morning, so as you can imagine—”

“Levi!” A short woman appeared beside him, wrapping her arms around his forearm and squeezing tightly. “We’ve been looking everywhere for you.”

“There’s my beautiful girl.” Levi smiled, cupping her cheek before a man came up from behind her and lifted her into his arms.

“My beautiful girl tonight.” He chuckled before capturing her mouth with his as she giggled. I felt my jaw drop to the floor as I gawked at him as he made out with Levi’s wife.

“Colby, meet Lucas—” Dallas laughed at the surprised look of shock I had on my face. “Levi’s identical twin brother, and don’t worry, it took us a while to understand their relationship dynamic, too. But to each their own.” He shrugged, squeezing Bria’s shoulder as he lovingly gazed down at her.

“We share DNA; might as well share a wife.” Lucas laughed, dropping Tessa to her feet before she immediately wrapped her arms back around Levi’s.

Dallas cleared his throat, and my attention switched back to him.

“Sweetheart, why don’t you and Tessa take Sienna to the ladies’ lounge and relax? I’ll have Nick drop off the champagne.”

“I’d love nothing more.” Bria beamed up at him, holding her hand out to my wife. “Come with me; the men are awfully boring until their drinks settle in.” She giggled, rolling her eyes at Dallas before grabbing Tessa’s hand and dragging her along.

“Always the life of the party,” Dallas muttered, smacking his wife’s ass as she crossed in front of him.

I pressed a kiss to my wife’s forehead before Bria and Tessa swept her away to another section of the mansion—anxiety gripping me like a vice.

They would take care of her…