by K E Osborn
“You are cunning, Viper, I’ll give you that, but you forgot about the other gun in the room.”
Viper smirks. “I didn’t forget. See where this rifle is pointed?” Viper jabs, gesturing with his head to the one by his side. The rifle he pushed is pointed directly at the other guard.
I let out my breath, a slow smile creeps up my face as my muscles begin to relax. His Army training has come in full force. “Now take note of where my hand is,” he adds.
It’s by the trigger of the rifle.
I let out a small giggle making Bates sneer at me. “You find this amusing, Ember?”
I sit taller. “I think Viper is actually skilled and has your guards at a disadvantage, so you better listen to him.”
Take that, you damn asshole.
“Thanks, Ember,” Viper praises.
Bates lets out an aggravated groan. “I knew you two were in cahoots.”
I stand, finding my strength and walk over to Bates with an exhale. “Honestly, Bates, you’re a prick of a boss. I hate this job, but I need the money, so I wouldn’t purposely jeopardize my place here. I’m telling you the truth when I say that before Viper came to my table, I hadn’t met him. Actually, I hadn’t uttered a single word to him.”
I’d seen him, though. Boy did I see him, but talk, technically, that’s a no.
“You’re making an assumption because of the cut I wear, Bates. Because of the club I belong to. Don’t tarnish Ember’s reputation because of who I am,” Viper demands.
Bates rolls his shoulders. “You made a fool of me here tonight, Viper. You need to make it up to me. I’m honestly not sure if Ember should keep her position.”
My eyes widen with a gasp.
Viper drops his weapon from the guard’s head, taking a step back, his hands shifting up in surrender. “Your beef is with me, with this cut. Don’t punish Ember.”
My heart races a million miles a minute, my stomach swirling as I glance from Viper to Bates and back again.
Bates grins maniacally. “Okay, tell me… What do you trade in? You have to do some underground shit, and I want in.”
I jerk back in shock. I knew Bates was a creep, but running in illegal shit that I had no idea about.
Viper rubs his chin, his eyes shift from me then back to Bates. “You tell me what you want, then I’ll tell you if I can accommodate.”
“You are a fucking smart sonofabitch…” Bates lets out a belly laugh. “Guns, asshole, I want guns! I’m aware Chicago Defiance runs them. You deliver me a shipment… I call us all even.”
I stand back. I don’t know how I feel about this. I mean, I knew Viper was a biker, obviously he deals in bad shit, but guns? Guns kill. Guns are used for mass shootings. I don’t like this shit at all.
“What’ll they be used for?” Viper asks.
“I have a hunting party. We go to Mount Charleston once a month. I want new guns to replace the old shit we have, and I don’t want to pay for them.”
I open my eyes wide. Is he for real?
“You’re a weird fucker. And if I’m reading this right, all of this… this charade, it was just to get these guns. Wasn’t it?” Viper asks.
I gasp, anger flaring inside of me so hot, my fists clench together.
No, he can’t be right.
But Bates lets out a guttural cackle. “Oh, Jesus, you are fucking smarter than you look.”
Rage explodes inside of me, it burns so hot I can’t contain it. I race forward thrusting my hands out trying to get to Bates. I let all my pent-up emotions take over, letting out a scream as I lunge for him. My hands punch at his face, connecting with his jaw as Viper rushes in behind me, his arms wrapping around my waist pulling me back and away from him. My legs kick up in the air. “You bastard! You fucking dickface!”
“Whoa! Whoa there, spitfire. Calm your girl down, Viper. I know I used you as a pawn—”
“As a pawn? As a pawn! You fucking…” I lunge at Bates again, but Viper holds me back. “This is my reputation on the line here, you giant bag of assholes!”
Bates grins maniacally as Viper wraps his arms around me tightly keeping me in place.
“Okay, okay… I might have done the wrong thing bringing you into this, Ember, but you and Viper were getting along so well. I thought I could use you as a way into Defiance.”
“Fuck you!”
“Do you want this job or not?” he grumbles.
I huff. “I’m seriously starting to question the answer to that.”
The asshole waves his hand through the air. “Of course, you do. I’ll see you back here tomorrow night for your shift. Viper, I’ll expect the guns by say…” he scratches his head, “… the third week of the month?”
Viper grunts, but I feel him nodding behind me. It’s only now that I have a second to calm down, I realize I’m in Viper’s arms. He’s surrounding me, wrapping himself around me like a shield. I’m warm and comforted in his embrace. Fuck if I don’t love the feeling of being right where I am. I lean back into him, just needing him a little more, getting lost in the moment.
“Right, I’m done with you two. You can leave now.” Bates waves his hand through the air effectively dismissing us. “Viper, I’ll be in touch. Ember, have the rest of the night off. You deserve it.” He turns, stepping out of the room, his armored guards walking with him, leaving me alone with Viper holding me.
A calm silence envelops the room. Standing, I try to gather my thoughts, though it’s hard with Viper wrapped around me.
“You okay for me to let you go now, Ember?”
Never.
“Yes,” I whisper.
His arms slowly drop from around my body, and I turn to face him. The tension in the air rises when my eyes meet his. Viper’s shine so brightly I want to get lost in them forever.
“Would you have shot those guards?”
His hand reaches out taking mine, a tingle shoots all the way up my arm into my chest again, and I inhale sharply.
Viper licks his bottom lip. “Yes, if they made a move to hurt you, I would have taken them both out. And Bates.”
I thought hearing that would upset me. Like knowing he would kill for me would be a complete turnoff, but seeing him in all his combat glory has only amplified my attraction to him. I step closer, now right in front of him. My free hand runs up his arm to his neck then rests on his cheek. He nuzzles against the palm of my hand as the atmosphere around us electro-charges and intensifies while we stare into each other’s eyes.
There’s something about him—he’s dangerous, yet he’s my safety at the same time. I don’t know him, but I feel like I understand everything about him. Viper’s hand comes to rest on my waist. His blue eyes seem even brighter somehow in this dim light. His other hand moves up to the back of my head, his fingers lacing around my ponytail.
I bite my bottom lip as my breaths come in short and sharp bursts. I look at his mouth, he licks his bottom lip, and I can’t hold back anymore. My heart’s pounding so damn hard if I don’t act on this, I might explode. I inch forward the same time he does. The atmosphere is popping and sizzling with the chemistry bursting through the air. Our lips connect, a spark, a jolt of electricity surges through my entire being. All the oxygen leaves my lungs as my mouth opens, letting his tongue dance with mine.
Viper’s beard tickles my cheeks as I kiss him. His hand on my ponytail tightens slightly, pulling my hair causing me to moan into his mouth. His grip on my hip pulls me to him, our bodies flush together.
I feel everything.
My hand slides up his muscular back touching leather beneath my fingers. This feeling is all new to me, but I love the texture all the same. Viper’s kiss is strong, it’s passionate, it’s forceful, and he’s taking what he wants as he backs me up against the wall.
I let out a small whimper when his hand in my hair moves down to my leg, hoisting it up to wrap around him. His cock presses right against my pussy, our clothes the only thing between us. My clit throbs so fucking hard. Needing frict
ion as much as he does, I grind against him when someone clearing their throat startles us both.
Viper pulls his lips from mine, and we glance at the door with heat flushing across my cheeks.
“Sorry to interrupt, but… Bates wants you to get out,” Scott instructs.
I drop my leg from around Viper as he takes a step back from me, rearranging his crotch.
“Right,” Viper responds.
Scott hesitates but turns, walking out.
“Well, commando, I think you’ve really earned that nickname now.”
Viper smirks, grabbing my hand. “C’mon, let’s get out of here.”
VIPER
We rush like teenagers through the halls of the hotel. I pull Ember back to me, pressing my lips to hers once more. I can’t get enough. Kissing her is everything I thought it would be. I burn for her. This woman ignites something inside of me I haven’t felt before. I don’t know what the fuck it is, but this feisty, sassy, crazy woman has experienced more with me in the past three and a half hours than most women I’ve been interested in.
I push Ember against a door, our tongues colliding. I grind my cock against her as she whimpers into my mouth. The sounds coming from her are fucking incredible. I need to take this from the damn hall to my room. Right the fuck now! We can’t stop fucking about for long enough to make it there.
Ember’s hands slide around my waist, then down to my ass, clenching my cheeks, pulling me closer to her.
Fucking tease.
She wants this just as badly as I do. I guess being in a near-death experience really does it for her.
Hell, I’m not complaining. I’m relishing in Ember’s frenzied state right now. I never thought for one second the action I’d be getting in Vegas would be this kind.
Groaning, I pull back from her. “My room’s not far… do you think we can make it?”
She bites her bottom lip peering up at me through her thick lashes.
Fuck, she’s sexy.
Her head slowly nods. So I grip her hand and take off running, making her burst out laughing as her tiny legs try to keep up with mine. It’s like we’re fucking school kids after prom as we race the halls.
My door’s coming up on the left, so I reach into my pocket for the keycard. I slow down our pace approaching my room, then pull her to me, turning my back to the woodgrain. Her body slams into mine, and she giggles uncontrollably while I lock my lips with hers. I back up against the door, running one hand into her hair, the other against the key lock. The click sounds, so I push the door with my ass, and it opens as I back us inside. My hands shift to her ass, and I hoist her up. Ember’s legs wrap around my waist as our tongues go rogue with each other’s.
My cock’s aching so damn much to be set free. I haven’t wanted to be inside a woman this bad for as long as I can remember. I’m not lacking in pussy, Jada and Mish are always available, but there’s something different about having someone who you’re deeply attracted to, someone you have a connection with.
Walking us in, her hands fist in my hair, and she tugs making my cock throb with need. I back her hard up against the wall, kissing her forcefully. I grab one of her wrists, slamming it back into the wall beside her head. She moans into my mouth while I grind my cock into her pussy. I bite her bottom lip between my teeth as she pants for much-needed breaths. We’re working ourselves into a frenzy.
“Fuck me, Viper,” she whimpers, her beautiful big doe eyes locking onto mine.
I stare at her, her golden flecks coming through so strong right now, the fire inside bursting to get out. A low rumble escapes me as I spin, walking us over to the bed. Then I throw her down onto the mattress, her ample tits bouncing with the movement.
I can’t wait to see them out of that uniform.
Bending over her, she watches me the entire time as my hands move to her black pants. I undo the button, then the zipper. My eyes shift to hers. I slide the zipper down. She gnaws on her bottom lip, lifting her ass off the bed as I grip her pants, yanking them down to her ankles. I make quick work of removing her shoes and pants, then I move back up to take a look at her. She has a tattoo on her left thigh of a phoenix. Of course, she does. The red, orange, and turquoise flames wrapping around her perfect thigh only makes her skin more beautiful to the touch.
I shake my head in awe, moving to her vest. She sits up slightly, undoing the buttons, then shrugging out of the stupid thing. Honestly, these uniforms were not made to get out of quickly. I stand back as she detaches her clip-on bowtie, which I can’t help but smirk at as she throws it to the floor.
“It’s cute,” I murmur.
“Cute is not what I’m going for right now,” she sasses back at me.
I wiggle my brows as she makes quick work of her shirt. It lands with her bowtie as she lays on the bed wearing a matching set of black lacy underwear. The sight before me is truly breathtaking. My cock instantly strains in my jeans.
“Trust me, Ember, you’re sexy as hell.”
She gets up stalking toward me on the bed on all fours, the move has me all kinds of worked-up. “And you’re far too dressed,” she replies as she reaches me, her hands making quick work on my Army belt.
I let her do whatever the hell she wants, pulling out my wallet from the back of my pants, grabbing a condom and throwing it on the bed. She undoes my belt, button, and zipper, then my pants fall to the floor. I step out of my boots, then jeans, as she sits taller on the bed.
Ember’s hands slide in under my cut as she moves to take it off. “Have I told you how attractive I find this?”
“The cut? Not me?”
“You in the cut, dickhead.”
I chuckle as she slides it off, placing it on the bed. Good girl. If she dropped it on the floor, we’d have a problem. “Maybe I should leave it on while I fuck you, then?”
She grins. “Leave that for round two. For now, I want to see you.”
I tilt my head, moving my hands to the bottom of my shirt and lifting it over my head leaving me tenting in my briefs. Her eyes take in my muscles, her hand darting out tracing the lines of my sculpted abs. Everywhere her fingers trail, a tingle follows. It’s like she’s shooting electricity under my skin. My hand moves down to her chin, and I lift her, bringing her mouth to mine. Her hands instantly wrap around my neck as I move mine to her panties, gripping and tearing them from her.
She gasps breaking our kiss. “What did you just do?”
“Something I’ve wanted to do since I first saw you in the elevator.”
She smirks but shakes her head. “They were a matching pair. Now I can’t wear the bra.”
“Well, then I’ll just have to keep that, too.” I run my hands around her back unclipping the bra and sliding it away from her, chucking it plus her now-torn panties to the floor next to my luggage. “They’re mine now, Ember. Got it?”
She raises her brow. “So, you can sniff them? You’re disgusting,” she teases.
“You can keep mine if you want?”
She rolls her eyes with a giggle. “You’re talking far too much shit right now.”
Sliding my briefs down with a grin, I kick them off. Her eyes widen as she takes in my size. Ember swallows a lump in her throat, while I pick up the condom off the bed, rip open the packet and slide it on. “Less talk. Hope you know what you’re in for, phoenix.”
“I think I have a good idea.”
“Then get your ass back on the bed and your legs up in the air.”
She salutes me, then falls back on the bed, her feet point straight to the ceiling. Kneeling at her pussy, I grab her legs and hoist her up. Ember’s back arches off the bed. “Bend your knees, phoenix,” I tell her inching her body toward my cock.
I want to ram into her, but I slide my finger into her folds to test the waters first. She’s so wet for me already. My finger edges up to her clit, and I press on it making her gasp. Her back arches higher off the bed as I circle on it hard then soft, hard then soft. I’m not going to make her come like this, thoug
h. I want her to climax with me inside of her for the first time. So, I continue to circle a few times as she bites down on her bottom lip, her fingers clenching on the bedsheets.
My cock throbs so fucking hard I can’t wait to be inside of her. Ember lets out a small whimper, and I’m done for. I can’t wait any longer. I grip her thighs, line up my cock, and pull her onto me. I slide into her warm fucking pussy like I’m always meant to have been there. I groan as she clamps down on me, her walls enveloping me like a warm fucking hug as she moans right along with me.
Now being inside of her, I let out a hiss through my teeth. I start to move, pulling her on and off me at the deeper angle, while at the same time, I work my hips. Her hands instinctively move to her breasts as she tweaks her nipples. The sight has me almost coming on the spot.
“Fuck, Ember.”
She pants while I thrust into her hard and deep, her eyes clenched as she rides the wave. Sweat coats my brow as my mouth begins to go dry from all the heavy breathing.
Fuck, not now!
I blink a few times, ignoring the warning sign. I keep thrusting inside of her, she feels so good I can’t stop.
“Harder,” Ember moans.
I want to please her, so I lean up on my knees, pushing myself into her deeper. She gasps as the angle hits her deep. I thrust harshly then faster, sweat working up on my forehead, but I’m running out of energy fast. A wave of nausea rolls through my stomach making me clench my eyes shut. I keep thrusting as it passes. She’s so fucking tight around me, it’s hard not to embrace the pleasure rolling over me. My breathing becomes shallow, but I’m almost there, and I know she is too.
Anger swarms through me that this is happening now, of all times.
“Fuck me, Viper,” Ember calls out.
She wants me to fuck her, then I’ll show her what fucking a biker is really like. My hand slides off her thigh, and I place it around her neck. I press firmly making her eyes widen as she takes in what I’m doing. She gasps as I choke and fuck her at the same time. It’s not enough to stop the airflow, just enough to scare her a little.