by Gigi Birtie
I see Reese's knuckles turn white under the passing street lights on the steering wheel as his grip gets tighter. His anger is radiating off him in waves.
“Baby, what happened with Taze?” Dane asked as he turns my head so that I'm looking at him and not Reese.
Taking a deep breath, I leaned even further into Dane I tell them how I hid under the counter where they found me as Maisely dealt with him, but he had left a message, I repeat the message to them "you two fucked up but that was all, that and I needed to go with him and finish what we had started the first time."
“How did you two fuck up? Why am I back on his radar after so many years of not hearing from him?” Asking as I start to get angry, at least before I was just jumpy, but nothing ever happened. Now shit is happening and there isn't much I can do.
It may be dark in the car, but I see Dane and Reese exchange another look, which was starting to piss me off.
“You need to tell me damn it, you two have fucked up somehow and now I'm having to pay the price, what the fuck happened?” I ask again slowly yet more firm.
“Fuck!” Dane spits out, “okay Reese let's ditch this piece of shit following us, and get her to the safe house, drive up to the Oakland hills around Joaquin Miller to the twists and hook down onto Skyline, we should be able to lose him there, but let me make a call for reinforcements.”
Shit as soon as he said to lose whoever was following us up in the hills I knew it was about to get crazy, luckily it was late, and all bicycle traffic was done as no one rides up there at night. It would truly just be us and an occasional stray onlooker going up for the vast views of the entire Bay Area.
As we pick up the pace going through the city streets, I see the hills steadily getting closer in view, as it is the only section without street lights as well, but the full moon had it all lite up.
“I'm sorry Sloane, this wasn't supposed to be how things were to happen.” Dane says as he gently slides his hand up and down my side for reassurance.
“Well tell me please what was supposed to happen?” I whisper out.
With a heavy sigh Dane proceeds to tell me what him and Reese were up to these past couple of weeks.
“Like I said I had called in some favors from my father’s associates, but they ended up knowing and working with Taze, it had all blown up in my face, however the problems now are being fixed by my father. The two guys I was dealing with are now gone and Taze and his idiot friends are what's left. It will be handled as my father has people dealing with it now, it's just Taze has been evading everyone that's been after him.”
Right then Dane gets a text. Reaching in his pocket he reads what was sent and by his facial expression it looks like it could be good news.
“Reese, once we get out of the hills if this fucker is still following us, you need to go to the Space and Science center my father has people waiting there now.”
“Fuck why don't I just go straight there so they can just get this over with?” Reese suggests.
“It would be too obvious if we don't give him the chase, then he'll stop following us.”
My body starts to shake, but Dane wraps his arms tightly around me once more, holding me to him so that I can remain calm. I can only hope this time their plan works.
We start to slow down as we hit the twists of the road and I look back, I can see that it is Taze behind the wheel with a couple of friends in the car with him. I only recognize one of the guys in car, the other guy is completely unknown to me.
As I look at him I see nothing but a monster. He was supposed to be my first love, there was promise of him taking care of me and showing me what love was all about. I had gotten none of that. I only seen what a pure and evil soul he was and all he did was instill fear in me.
I felt the bile rise in the back of my throat as I continued to stare.
“Don't look at him Sloane, he doesn't deserve your attention.” Dane whispers in my ear.
Looking away a few tears trickle down my cheeks, but Dane is quick to kiss them away, making my heart stutter in response. I turn to look at his face and in that moment I knew I was glad to have met this man who has done nothing but try to make my life easier by making me safe.
If this works out I don't know how I'll ever repay him.
I rest my head on Dane's shoulder and position myself to where I don't slide over to Reese's side as we start to whip through the turns.
We start to accelerate once we hit the clearing and by the looks of it Taze is having a hard time keeping up.
Reese has been driving these hills before he even had a license and could drive these streets with his lights off, as I've seen him do before. It's exhilarating and terrifying all at the same time, but it's what I know that can make you a skilled driver for all situations.
The turns are becoming more pin haired, causing us to slow down so we don't overturn risking going over the cliffs, but Taze isn't catching up it almost seems like he's falling way behind.
“You're losing him Reese.” I say.
He looks in his rearview mirror and slows down further.
“That's right kids, I'm that good.” Reese lets out the first laugh I've heard in what seems forever.
“Yeah, but now isn't the time to lose him, we need him to go to the designated spot, so this can be said and done.” Dane says.
“Don't worry I got this man.”
After all the turns we hit the straightaway where Taze fully catches up. I see the headlight of his car jerk to the other lane and he's now right beside us. One of Taze's goons has the window down and brandishes a gun causing me to take a sharp intake of breath. Reese and Dane look over to see what's freaking me out and Reese floors it, leaving them at least three car lengths behind.
I look up and see the sign that says we are steadily approaching the Chabot Science Center, if Reese isn't paying attention he'll miss the only turn off to get into the parking lot and wouldn't be able to do a proper turn around without them slamming into us as this is a two-lane road.
As we get closer my brother slows even further taking the turn to the science center. As we get to the parking lot I see that there are four cars and one van parked but spread out enough to look like they're not together.
“That's them.” Dane motions to the cluster of vehicles. “Pull up next to the van and the guys will take it from there.”
Reese does as instructed and out pops a few guys with guns drawn and they start firing at Taze's car. Right away one of the guys in his car starts firing back. All I hear is screeching of Taze's tires as they speed off going out the way we came in. Right then the other vehicles in the lot pulls away to block them from being able to drive off.
After sitting there in silence with my heart beat ringing in my ears for what seemed like hours, I suddenly jump with a knock on the passenger side window and Dane kisses the side of my temple letting me know I'm safe and not to be afraid.
Reese rolls down the window to let this very large, yet menacing man speak with us.
“Hey Dane, don't worry the guys will catch them and take care of the situation, I'll call you once we have everything taken care of.” He says.
The man pushes away from our car window, straightening himself and walks over to the only car left in the parking lot.
“Alright Reese we need to go to the safe house over in the Piedmont hills. Do you remember how to get there?” Dane asks while he continues to run his hand up and down my side.
“Yeah, don't worry I'll get us there.”
Reese starts the car and has us back on the road going to where I have no clue.
“You guys my car and purse are still at The Java Pit. I need to get all of that and to get my car out of there before something happens it and I like having my phone and wallet.” I say with concern along with being a brat.
“Don't worry it's already been taken care of and your car and purse plus everything you'll need for a bit are at the house.” Dane says reassuringly.
I look at him, wondering
how did he do all that, but before I can ask he answers.
“I text Mona, she's at the safe house now with Riv, they'll be staying there for a couple of days too. It will be a nice winter break before we all head up to Tahoe.”
My mouth is gapping open not sure how I feel about all this.
“Don't worry Sloane, dad isn't coming home till Christmas Eve, and since we all have a week off before that it will be a nice break. We’ll be back for the holidays though.” Reese explains calming some of my concerns.
“Ok, but is this like we're going into hiding? We haven't even heard from those guys to see if they got Taze and his goons or not.”
“Either way I think we all could use some time to relax from all this stress, and we are done with school for a bit plus football is done till training picks back up in a couple of months. This is a good idea to relax and unwind.” Dane has an excellent point and I just nod in agreement. Then close my eyes as I rest my head in the crook of Dane's neck, while resting my hand that has the soft cast on his chest all while breathing in his intoxicating smell of leather, sweat and cologne. It soothes me further, relaxing just a bit more making me wiggle on his lap to find that comfortable spot. I feel I may have moved a bit too much as Dane is responding to my movement which scares me and excites me at the same time. I want more with him and I have forgiven him for being gone, but that apprehension is sadly now there, tugging at my will in what I should do. I sigh keeping my eyes closed while trying to clear my mind completely for now.
Chapter 13
We arrive at the safe house in the Piedmont hills. It's an expansive home tucked away behind some redwoods that is back a few miles from the main road that we came in on. It's crazy to be this secluded in a heavily populated city.
When we pull to a stop I see my car parked in the driveway along with Mona's all black fully air bagged 1970 Monte Carlo ss 454. Her car was fully restored at one of those premier hot rod shops that overhaul everything making her classic car a badass modern ride underneath the hood, with the looks of when it was first built. I always gave her a hard time that she went for what's known as the gentleman's muscle car, but that car hauled some serious ass and if you didn't know what you were doing it could get away from you. That's why she never raced it at the strip or did any side shows with it. Plus, she babied all her cars so there was no way she would beat on them like I do with mine. Mona loved lowriders more than anything. Which I too appreciate and hopefully for my next project I'll have one of my own like Mona's 65 Riviera. That's just me daydreaming for right now though, who has the time to start something new with all that's going on. My pops always warned me life gets in the way of projects all the time. I see he's right on that one.
Once inside, Mona and Riv spring to their feet coming to give me a hug. Breaking my contact with Dane, they both bring me into their arms, holding onto me so tight it had made me realize I meant more to them than I had ever imagined. Which I was more surprised with Riv than anything, we've always been friends, but more so because of Mona. I was beyond touched either way. Which was probably why I had started to cry as they held me. I'm not sure how long we stood like that but the next thing I knew I was being lifted then cradled into Dane's arms. He had said it was a stressful chase and that it was probably finally crashing over me and that I should go lie down for a bit.
“That's fully understandable.” Mona says quietly as she wiped a few tears from my face.
“I'm sorry Mona, I'll have my shit together by the morning.” I could only hope.
Everyone walked over kissing me on my forehead before Dane carried me down the long hallway to some double doors.
“You know I could probably walk, you've had me in your arms like this almost all night.” I huff out a laugh through the tears as I realize it was true.
“Well you're going to have to deal with me holding you like this for the rest of the night if not longer. It's been way too long that I have even had you this close. I don't think I could ever make up the lost time and pain I have caused, but I'm sure as fuck going to try.”
He squeezes me to him even tighter as I snake my arms around him further then kissing his neck as I say. “I'm not going to tell you how to feel but know I'm okay and there isn't anything to make up. I understand I really do!”
I gently slide my fingertips along his heavily stubbled jawline. I lean into him further kissing him lightly this time on his thick full lips. He responds by kissing me back with more want and need in his movements causing my body to respond. We were enjoying each other's touch and obviously craving more.
Quickly Dane's pace picked up as we went through the doors to our room. As I turned my head breaking our kiss I look around to see our room is absolutely beautiful. With an elegant yet simple decor, all I wanted to really see was our bed though. Dane walked us right over as he laid me down on one of the most luxurious beds I've ever felt, it was like laying on a cloud but as he placed me down he never once let his lips leave any part of my body. I ran my hands under his shirt as he hovered over me, feeling his well-defined abs to his well sculpted back as I also worked raising his shirt up and over his head. I took a moment to take in his perfection as he leans back down to kiss me on the lips causing a moan to escape me. Our bodies pressed into each other causing a wonderful friction.
“We have too much clothing on Dane.” I say breathlessly and giggle at the same time. I feel a bit nervous but I'm ready to share so much more with this man that I’m enjoying at the moment.
A wide crooked grin spreads across his handsome face.
“You're right lets correct that.”
Dane starts his slow assault on my clothes by taking each article off meticulously at a time while kissing every new exposed square inch of my body, leaving a wake of goosebumps in his path.
While withering under him, he removes my bra, I lay there with my breasts heavy for contact as he senses what I need, his warm wet lips make contact with my hard nipple as he takes me into his mouth. I moan as I arch my back and rise my center trying to rub myself against him to spur him on.
After we were both fully naked, Dane hovers over me as he rests between my legs, I stare up to him and I start to wonder why he's hesitant.
“Is something the matter.” I say breathlessly.
Dane's hand comes to my face with a soft caress he leans his face closer to mine and I take in a shaky breath.
“I knew the moment I laid eyes on you I wanted more with you and now that we're about to take our relationship to another level I just want to take my time and enjoy our first time together.”
I shudder at his words, feeling special yet loved, though we never said I love you to each other, and rightfully so since it hasn't been long enough to utter those words, but it's then I realize he's making our first time special as it should have been my first time ever. My eyes well up with tears and my heart aches of a whole different kind of emotion than earlier.
“Hey what's the matter babe?” Dane asks.
“I know what you're doing and it's just making me appreciate you even more than I already do.”
My voice didn't sound like my own, it was raspy yet filled with emotion.
“What am I doing?” His grin makes my stomach flutter and flip while I return that same grin to him.
“You're just showing me how special things can be is all.” I turn to hide my face, but his hands cup my face causing me to be unable to hide my emotions.
“Sloane you are beautiful and very special to me.” He says as he starts to pepper kisses across my cheeks. “I will spend every day showing you just what you mean to me if you'll let me.”
“Yes Dane, yes.”
Dane kisses my lips, as he slides right into me, cause me to gasp. It had been a long time since I had sex, so I might as well have been a recycled virgin. Once Dane was fully inside me he stills letting my body adjust to his size. Opening my eyes, a lazy grin spreads across my face and Dane begins to move at a deliciously slow pace.
I moan and
just take what he gives me as I trace my fingers up his back. Our bodies are pressed together but I'm able to rise my hips to meet every thrust. My breathing and heartbeat quicken as does the pace. Wrapping my arms around his shoulders I need to hold on as my body begins to tremble climbing to the edge to pleasure. Once he kisses my neck I lose all control and moan Dane's name over and over causing him to quicken his movements further before stilling inside of me as his orgasm spills deep into my pussy.
He laid on top of me shivering for a moment as my core contracted around his massive cock before rolling off me but in one swift move grabbing me in his arms, so we lay side by side. I relax and enjoy the slight tremors my body is still having while Dane smooths his one hand down my side while he still kisses my forehead.
My mouth is dry, but I try to speak anyway.
“That was everything I ever dreamed of.”
Oh shit, I can't believe I just blurted that out loud. but it's true. It was what I always thought sex would and should be, and you know what I'm not ashamed that I said it.
Closing my eyes, I take a moment to enjoy what happened and feel the love radiating off his taught body. He doesn't have to say the words I love you to me because I know that he does. However, he could just be very sweet and caring I'm not that good at judging character. I think I'll elude myself for now and say its love.
With my eyes closed I feel myself close to falling asleep, but Dane has other plans as he kisses me along my jaw down my neck rolling me over. I feel on my leg that he's ready to take me a second time and I'm more than willing to experience him again.
Eagerly, I spread my legs to him and with a quick jump he's right there between them already sliding in. This time wasn't as sweet and tender, it is full of need and demands all that quickly matched mine. Once I started to moan and come around him, his pace picks up faster trying to reach his own climax. I cling to him so tightly as I felt my walls clenching onto him. I couldn't let go even if I wanted to. Dane keeps pounding into me as my hips raised up to meet his every thrust.