Special Forces: Operation Alpha: Saving Lorelei (Kindle Worlds Novella)

by Julia Bright

  Her eyes crinkled in the corners as she laughed. “So you like sex.”

  He shook his head then rolled his eyes. “Yes, but I was talking about the rest. Spending time with you. Though I don’t talk much, I found it easy to tell you stuff. You’re…different. I don’t know, it’s like all your life you wait to find something, and then you do, but it’s better than you thought it would be.”

  She sucked in a breath and he thought he’d said too much. Maybe she wasn’t ready for more. Then her lips were on his, her hands exploring. Her nipples grazed his chest and heat exploded through him.

  She pulled back, her eyes again searching his face. “Would you ever cheat on me?”

  He shook his head and cupped her cheeks. “No way possible. I may have to ditch plans and I might leave the country without telling you, but I’ll never be with another if we’re together.”

  Her lips curved up and his chest expanded. He wanted to get to know this woman, to see what made her tick.

  “Then the other stuff doesn’t matter,” she whispered before leaning in and kissing his neck just under his ear. Her teeth grazed over his earlobe and his cock twitched. “If you have to leave to help people who are in situations like what we went through, I can live with that.”

  He drew in a slow breath and blew it out. This woman wasn’t what he thought he would ever find. How had he ever survived without her? “Are you sure that won’t bother you?”

  “Very much sure.” Lorelei adjusted and in a swift move she lowered and kissed the tip of his cock. He’d grown half hard while she’d sat on him. Now with her lips at his tip, he was going full hard. She pushed at his chest and he dropped to the mattress, moaning as she sucked him in halfway.

  He ran his hands through her hair as she sucked down on him. It felt amazing, and maybe part of the amazing feelings shooting across his nerves was it was Lorelei doing the job. She licked and kissed, sucking lower then popping off.

  He glanced down and watched as she licked from the base up to the head. She was masterful, and he was going to come again way sooner than he wanted.

  8

  Lorelei had known he was military. He was too in control. She sucked down on him one more time before lifting off and rolling away.

  “Where are you going?”

  “More condoms.”

  He grunted, and she took that as a yes. She’d bought a box but hadn’t used any. That was back when she thought she would try finding a guy on Tinder. That had been a horrible mess. The guys had said the crudest things, pushing her away with their disgusting messages.

  Now, she was glad she’d bought the box. It was located at the back of her bathroom cabinet, but they were still good and hadn’t expired. She opened the box and grabbed a condom before heading back to the bedroom. She froze at the sight of Liam stroking himself, his hand wrapped around his cock as he arched up into the stroke. Her throat went dry, and she heated even more. He was an impressive man. Honed to perfection, it was like his body had been sculpted by an artist. She didn’t normally care about perfect bodies, but she was very impressed at the moment. He was kind too, which was so much more important than looks. Having both in one man, it was a heady mixture. Worry filled her, making her wonder how she’d gotten so lucky to find a guy like this.

  He glanced over and smiled. Something popped inside her. A lightness washed over her and time stilled. She moved to the bed, feeling like maybe she was in water, because it seemed like she was floating.

  Liam took the condom from her hand and she watched him rolled it on. It was so perfect, and beautiful and painful all at once, and for some reason she felt she didn’t deserve this, didn’t deserve Liam. He held out his hand, and she went, crawling onto the bed. She straddled him, and his cock bumped her ass. A shiver snaked through her. She reached down and grabbed his length, directing him into her wet pussy. As she lowered, a sigh escaped her lips. His cock was thick, and the stretch felt good. His mouth was open, head thrown back as he pushed his hips up, going deeper. A grunt escaped her lips followed by a gasp as he reached up and grabbed her breasts with both hands.

  His eyes bore into hers and everything else disappeared. The two of them floating on desire, their bodies connected was all that mattered. He held her gaze with the intensity of his stare. Even if she wanted, she didn’t think she could close her eyes or look away.

  The passion in his gaze increased, and he looked almost dangerous. She guessed he was, but he was also incredibly kind and loving. This man was the type of guy she wanted and needed forever.

  The stimulation from his cock and the look in his eyes took her higher. Her body was full of pins and needles as pleasure skated along every nerve, turning her already sensitive skin on fire. She was about to come, about to explode and she couldn’t hold back. Liam was more than she’d ever experienced.

  She stared at his face that was a mask of passion and pleasure. His lips pulled back, showing his gritted teeth. He looked to be holding on by a thin thread too.

  The pressure increased from his cock and she arched back, her eyes rolling up in her head. His thumbs flicked over her nipples, driving her wild. There was no putting off this orgasm. Fire consumed her.

  “Liam!” The word left her lips in a shout as her control shattered and her mind blanked. Pleasure pulsed through her as he pumped into her. She gasped and stared down at him, taking in his beauty as she came.

  The squeeze of her pussy around his dick was enough to drive him wild. For a moment, he stayed still, enjoying her orgasm. The look on her face was amazing. The sound of his name on her lips was magical. After a few pulses around his cock, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close before he flipped them, staying connected during the move.

  She moaned as he slid almost all the way out then he pressed in, enjoying the look on her face almost as much as he liked the feel of her on him. Wonder for Lorelei had wrapped around his heart, his chest, his mind, and ruled him. How had he found such an amazing woman?

  Lorelei ran her hands over his chest, her fingers grazing his nipples. He gasped when she took one nipple between her finger and thumb and tugged. A half smile made her lips cock up and she tweaked his nipple again, sending electricity through his body to his dick.

  He lowered, his lips at her ear. “You want to play dirty?”

  “Oh yeah.” Her voice a rough whisper.

  Liam pulled out, flipped her over, and slid into her tight, wet pussy as he held onto her hips, pulling her ass against him. The grunt she gave when he slid in all the way made him even harder.

  He lowered and pressed his chest against her body, wrapping his hands around her before he lifted, pulling her up off her hands. It took strength to hold them both up and pound into her, but he spread his knees a littler wider and leaned back, letting her weight rest on him.

  “Liam, so…oh God.”

  His hand searched out one of her nipples, his other hand her clit. A low moan escaped her lips as she shuddered in his arms. He wanted her to come again. He needed to feel her pulsing around him.

  “Come for me, Lorelei.”

  Her hands were searching, her fingers trying to find some part of him to hold onto. Eventually she settled on the hand holding her breast, the other reached back and held his thigh.

  He kissed her neck then tugged her earlobe with his lips. Her whole body shook then she stiffened. Her pussy felt so tight he gasped. He was going to come. There wasn’t any holding back. Then she let go, heaven filling him as her body pulsed around him.

  He grunted and came, relief washing over him as pleasure filled him. Like before, his cock kept twitching even as he slid in and out, riding the orgasm.

  He lowered her to her hands, allowing her to gain her balance before he pulled out. She dropped to the mattress face-first. He had to get rid of the condom, so he headed to the bathroom and before he finished she stumbled in, catching his gaze in the mirror. There was nothing deceptive in her eyes, only caring and a deeper emotion he didn’t want to name. />
  After rinsing the soap from his hands, he turned and reached for her. There was no hesitation. She rested her head against his chest and wrapped her arms around him.

  “That was so good.” Her soft words made his chest swell.

  He placed one finger under her chin and tilted her head so he could look at her. “You were amazing.”

  She swallowed and leaned in, giving his lips a tentative swipe. “I want you to stay. I understand if you don’t want—”

  His fingers on her lips stopped her words. “I have a bag in my truck with clothes and a toothbrush. Let me get it.”

  Her eyes narrowed. “You already have a bag?”

  “I always have a bag. If I get called to leave the country I want clean underwear and I want to brush my teeth.”

  “Oh, I thought—”

  He chuckled. “You thought that I was a skanky guy who just assumed I’d be in your bed tonight. Lorelei, I’ll never assume anything with you. I’ll never take you for granted. I know the time you give me is a gift. I appreciate you being willing to go out with me.”

  “But you’re so…so—”

  “Intimidating.”

  She shook her head. “You’re not intimidating.”

  He threw his head back and roared with laughter. Her tongue raked over his nipple, sending sparks along his nerves. Then she licked over his tattoo and back to his nipple.

  “Oh God.” He shook and shivered, his body heating at her licks and gentle nips.

  She lifted her head and looked in his eyes. “See, that’s not intimidating at all. I can make you shiver in a way that is so sexy it melts my panties—well it would if I was wearing any.”

  No way he was getting it up again, but good lord her sexy talk was making him wish he could.

  “I bet you could talk dirty when you want to.”

  “Sure can. Now then, I’m exhausted. How about you get your bag and get back into my bed?”

  “I’d love that.”

  Her lips brushed over his before she stepped back and lifted one brow, giving him an appraising look. “No, not intimidating, just freaking sexy, that’s all.”

  Her praise made his insides twist as his eyes fluttered closed. Now it was her turn to grab his chin and make him look at her.

  “I don’t know what’s going on in that brain of yours. I think you’re very sexy. Don’t doubt that. I want you in my bed tonight because I want to wake up with you next to me in the morning and then I want to make breakfast and enjoy time with you.”

  He thought about warning her again about his job, how he could be called up at a moment’s notice. But he stayed quiet.

  “Now, go get your bag and get back in here because I want to fall asleep with your arms around me.”

  Warmth filled him, and he moved into action. After tugging on his jeans and a shirt, he slipped his feet in his shoes and headed out to his truck. He grabbed his bag, all the while thinking he was falling too fast and too hard for her, but he was helpless against her draw.

  Once inside, he removed his clothes, folding them like he would if he were on base or in his own home.

  Lorelei stepped out of her bedroom and stared at him. “You’re folding your clothes?”

  “Yes, ma’am. I learned early in boot camp that everything had to stay tidy. No dirt, no mess, no wrinkles. It’s the easiest way to stay out of trouble.”

  She chuckled and moved to him, running her fingers over his naked back. He glanced over his shoulder, happy she wasn’t shy about being naked. After he arranged his things, making sure they were in proper order, he pulled her close and ran his hands over her back to her rear.

  “Bed?” he asked.

  She giggled and took his hand, leading him to her room. They snuggled close, her head on his chest. It felt right having her in his arms. Again, he wondered, how had he gotten so lucky?

  He slept peacefully. No nightmares, no flashbacks, just deep sleep that was only interrupted when his phone beeped.

  Liam carefully extracted himself from Lorelei’s hold, moving so he didn’t wake her as he checked his phone. He had to go. She looked so beautiful he couldn’t wake her. It was only three in the morning, but he was needed.

  After brushing his teeth, he splashed water on his face to wake himself up. He dressed quickly and stepped outside, making sure the door locked behind him. He was in his truck eight minutes after he received the text. Before pulling away from the curb, he opened his texting application and switched it to voice activation.

  “I got a call, I had to leave. I don’t know how long I’ll be gone, but once I’m back, I’ll text. Last night was wonderful. You’re amazing. I wish I was there to make you blueberry pancakes.”

  He pressed send when he stopped at a light. The drive to the base took him ten minutes. Ghost was already there. The man moved fast. The rest of the team stumbled in and coffee was handed out, eggs and biscuits were placed in front of them. They ate as Ghost talked. Same shit, different country. He shook his head, wishing people could learn to not be assholes, but he didn’t hold out much hope. Delta Force operated because assholes existed.

  After giving them a run down, Ghost stood. “Ten minutes and we’re wheels up.”

  He stood tall, squaring his shoulders. As Whisper, he didn’t have time for affection or second thoughts. Lorelei was there, always there, but he was all business now, and his life, his teammates’ lives, depended on him being solid.

  9

  Lorelei rolled over and stretched, her muscles aching a little too much for having just woken up. Then she remembered Liam and the night before. A little shiver snaked through her as thoughts of sex filled her mind. She squeezed her legs, reminding her how much sex they’d had as she reached across the bed, finding cold sheets.

  The bathroom was empty, and her kitchen too. She checked outside, his truck was gone. Pain knifed her heart as disappointment shouted her failings through her mind. She found her phone and saw a text from him, saying he had to leave. She texted back, wondering if he would reply.

  After grabbing some yogurt, not blueberry because that made her sad, she pulled on shorts, a sports bra, a ratty shirt, and her gym shoes then headed to the gym. She ran on the treadmill, lifted weights, used the Stairmaster, exhausting herself as she worked out, trying hard not to feel abandoned. This wasn’t her ex, or any of the other men who she’d dated.

  After her workout, there still wasn’t a reply. Day turned to night, making her feel even more alone. She tried watching a movie, but she didn’t have the concentration for it. She cleaned her house from top to bottom, doing a spring cleaning cycle though she’d just done it a few months ago.

  Exhausted, she dropped into bed. Sunday was excruciating. That evening, her stepsister, April, called and said she’d be dropping in on Tuesday night. She really did love April, but she was obnoxious when it came to the house her grandmother had left her and now there was the question of the watches. Lorelei wanted to have some sort of family ties, but it seemed like every time her stepsister visited, the subject of the house and the watches and the china and all the other things her grandmother left her came up.

  Work on Monday was okay. They were still dealing with the aftermath of the robbery. The company had broken ground at the front of the parking lot. They were planning on moving into the new building in six months. She thought the timeline was way too fast, but they were rushing the build, trying to get out of the building where so much violence occurred.

  On Tuesday, she left work early and headed to the store to buy food April would eat. She was picky, which surprised Lorelei since she’d never been allowed to be picky as a child, but then again, April had been raised by a different mother and they hadn’t become stepsisters until they were older. And even then, her dad had asked her to stay at her gran’s house until he got settled. Looking back, she should have been angry, but she loved Gran and enjoyed living with her.

  It bothered her that Liam hadn’t sent a text or any other form of communication. She missed
him, but life had to go on. In the back of her mind, taunts erupted, making her wonder if maybe he’d lied. What if he didn’t have a military operation? What if he’d gone to visit his girlfriend or worse, wife? She didn’t think he was that type of jerk, but she didn’t know him that well. One real date, coffee, a few hours escaping madmen, and a round of sex—how well could she know him?

  The visit with April was predictable. Everything was about her, which Lorelei didn’t mind because she didn’t want to have to relive the robbery. It was odd, April hadn’t asked even once how she felt about the robbery, but she did ask about the watches. Lorelei lied, saying they were at the bank in a safe deposit box. Even that didn’t get April to ask about the bank or the robbery.

  After dinner, she was in the kitchen cleaning up when her phone buzzed. She dried her hands and found a text from Liam saying he was home. Her fingers flew as she typed out the reply. Come to my place. She hit send and her sister came over, her eyes on the screen of Lorelei’s phone. Lorelei pocketed her device, wondering how to get April out of her hair. She wanted alone time with Liam.

  “Who are you texting?” April asked.

  “Just a friend.”

  “Oh. Which friend?”

  Lorelei went back to the dishes, wanting the house to sparkle when Liam arrived. “So are you taking off soon?”

  “In a bit. There’s this video I wanted to show you. You have to see it. It’s crazy.” April plopped down in a kitchen chair and scrolled through her phone. “It’s in here somewhere.”

  Lorelei wondered how her dad had dealt with April. Maybe it was just here at Lorelei’s house, but April didn’t even attempt to help clean the dishes they’d eaten on. They’d just turned out so different and, really, it shouldn’t be a surprise to her. She’d been raised for years by Gran. Those years had made a huge difference in her life.

  She finished washing the pots and pans she’d used for cooking and did one last wipe down the counter. There was a knock, and she raced to the door, flinging it open.