29, Covered up

There was a surprised silence in the room as they all looked at Emma. Emma looked at Bane. She saw a mild surprise in his eyes, but mostly he seemed amused.

“Please tell me more,” he said.

“I’m living in your house, eating your food and sleeping in your bed,” she reminded him.

“True, but only because I asked you to,” he said.

“But you didn’t ask me to take advantage of you last night,” Emma whispered, just loud enough to make sure everyone heard her. She was not comfortable telling him that, and even less to tell the others. But if she was to play this game, she would play to win.

Bane looked at her for a second, as if he couldn’t believe what she had said. Then he laughed and kissed her.

“You got a point. You did take advantage of me last night,” he agreed. Emma could hear a chuckle coming from Jax. “But I forgive you, and give you permission to do so in the future as well. It was enjoyable,” Bane added. Emma blushed even though she tried her best not to.

As Bane turned toward Ol