by Wilder, L
“Kane?” I whispered. I couldn’t stop staring at him. My eyes traveled along the lines and curves of the muscles of his chest, marveling at all of the tattoos that marked his body. I loved how he stared at my almost naked body with lust-filled eyes. I watched in eager fascination as his chest slowly rose and fell with each tortured breath he took. I could hear a faint growl escape him as his mouth settled over mine. We both sunk deeper into the cushions of the sofa as his hands slowly eased behind my back to release the clasp of my bra. As the fabric slipped away from my body, I felt his lips glide across my skin to my breast. Lust consumed me as the wet heat of his mouth engulfed my nipple and began to gently suck. He broke contact momentarily as he pulled back slightly and his strong arms repositioned me on the couch, his hard body moving to cover mine. His mouth resumed its heavenly torture of kissing and nipping the delicate skin of my neck. As he settled between my thighs, I rocked my hips, grinding against him as I tried desperately to find relief for the throbbing that was building up inside me.
“Steady, All-Star,” he whispered in my ear. His hand slowly slid between our bodies as he said, “I’m just getting started.”
He traced his fingers across my panties, teasing me with his light caresses. Pushing the fabric to the side, he slowly slid his finger into me. He twirled and flicked his fingers inside me, tormenting me with the motion of his hand.
“Is this what you want, baby?”
As I let my legs spread farther open for him, he growled, “That’s it, baby. Give it to me.”
His thumb circled around my swollen clit, drawing out my pleasure. As he found my g-spot, I held my breath, the muscles in my body quivering uncontrollably. I was still soaring in ecstasy when I felt my panties being ripped from my hips. The cushions underneath me shifted as he reached over for a brief moment to his clothes on the floor. I lifted my head just long enough to watch him slide the condom down his long, thick shaft. Then, a look of satisfaction crossed his face as he settled back between my legs and positioned his cock at my entrance.
“You ready for me, Allie?” he panted. “You want me?”
“God, yes!” I moaned.
He smiled appreciatively before his face took on a look of determination. He was struggling to control his lust that much was clear.
He clenched his jaw before lifting my hips and making one forceful thrust deep inside me, filling me completely. For a moment, I worried that I wouldn’t be able to take much more, but he remained still until my body was able to accommodate his invasion.
“Mm, damn, you feel so fucking good,” he growled. He slowly began to move, each thrust deliberate and powerful. I rocked against him with every stroke, trying to take him even deeper inside. His gaze burned into me as he brought his hand up to my neck, his fingers gently caressing my throat.
“This body is mine, Allie. All of you is mine, and I’m not letting you go.” The intensity of our connection was there in his eyes, and there was no denying that I felt it, too. I had felt it from the moment we first spoke.
“Yes…please…” I groaned in pleasure, reassuring him that I felt the same way. I was lost in the waves of carnal sensation he was giving me, the fullness of his body inside mine. His eyes never left mine as he increased his rhythm, each thrust more demanding than the last. My inner muscles clenched around him as I felt another orgasm building inside me. “Oh, God! Don’t stop!” I pleaded.
His punishing pace never faltered as his body continued to crash into mine. I’d never felt such an intense mixture of pleasure and pain. It was so intoxicating that I was finding it difficult to even breathe. His very touch sent me spiraling out of control, and I knew I would never be the same again. I wanted to remember everything about that moment… to focus on how incredible he felt, but it was all just too much. I couldn’t stop my treacherous body from seeking its ultimate high. I let out a strangled moan as my orgasm took over, my body jerking beneath him. I wrapped my legs tighter around him as the jolt of my release drove him to find his climax. A sublime sense of satisfaction rushed over me as his growl echoed through the room. His body trembled and the muscles in his abdomen grew taut as he finally came deep inside me. Tremors of pleasure wracked his torso as he lowered his body down onto mine, pressing my breasts against his chest. He looked down at me reverently as our shallow breaths mingled in the air between us. I felt so close to him in that moment, I never wanted it to end.
His breathing began to steady as he slowly started to lift his body from mine. I wanted to wrap my arms around him and keep him close, but I hesitated. When he noticed my reaction, he paused to stroke my cheek and whispered, “I meant what I said. I’m not letting you go.” Then, without another word, he stood and headed for the bathroom.
I was slipping on my bathrobe when he came back into the room. Without saying a word, he reached down, grabbing his clothes from the floor. A devious smile spread across my face as I watched him slide his jeans over his hips.
“Like what you see, All-Star?” he asked playfully.
“Hmm… yeah. You could say that,” I said as I smiled and ran my fingers through my hair. This man definitely knew how to get to me. Trying to change the subject, I asked, “So… why did you really show up here tonight?”
“I just wanted to see you… make sure that you were okay,” he told me, pulling his shirt down over his chest.
“Why wouldn’t I be okay?” I asked.
“You looked worried earlier today when your brother called. Couldn’t get it off my mind,” he confessed.
“Yeah, well,” I said as I tightened the belt of my bathrobe. “I was right about Tony. He’s in some trouble.”
“Did he say what kind of trouble?” he asked.
“He needs money… a lot of money,” I replied with a heavy sigh.
“What kind of money are you talking about, Allie?” he asked with a mix of concern and anger in his voice.
“Twenty-five thousand dollars.”
“And what exactly did he want you to do about it?”
“He asked me to get it for him, but I don’t have that kind of money. I’ll have to go to the bank and see if they’ll give me a loan or something,” I told him. Just the thought of the whole situation overwhelmed me. I could barely afford to pay my own bills. How was I ever going to be able to pay off that kind of debt?
“Have you really thought about this?” he asked as he crossed his arms over his chest.
“He’s in trouble, Kane. I have to do something to try and help him. I’ve never seen him like this. He’s seriously desperate. What kind of sister would I be if I didn’t even try to help?”
“Allie, do you really think giving him this money is going to help him?”
“No idea, but he said these people were going to kill him if he didn’t get it.”
“Who says they aren’t going to kill him either way? Can you really trust him?”
“I don’t know… but he said they might even come after me!” Just saying those words sent chills down my spine.
“Fuck that. I’m not taking any chances with you, Allie. You’re going to come stay with me.”
“What?” I couldn’t even comprehend what he was saying. My mind started running a mile a minute, and I couldn’t think of a logical response.
“We’ll sleep here tonight, but in the morning, we’re going to my place,” he demanded. “I’m not going to let anything happen to you.”
“Kane… that’s not necessary. Tony wouldn’t let anything happen to me.”
“If your brother had your safety in mind, he wouldn’t have brought you into his mess. He should have protected you and left you out of it.”
“But he needs me, Kane.”
“Allie, your brother obviously has gotten himself into some serious trouble. I doubt there’s enough money in the world to get him out of it. You have to trust me on this. He fucked up, and there’s nothing you can do to help him. But know this… I will not let anything happen to you.”
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Guardrail
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I was relieved when Allie finally agreed that staying with me was the best option. She wasn’t exactly happy about the idea, but I could tell that this thing with Tony seriously scared her. The motherfucker was up to something. He’d played the game long enough to know that just giving the money back wouldn’t stop us from killing him. Once he betrayed the club like he did, he knew there was no way Cotton would let him walk away. There was another reason why he wanted that money from Allie, and I needed to find out what it was before she got hurt.
Later, as we laid in bed after another round of the best sex I’d ever had in my life, I looked down at her, all curled up next to me with her head resting on my shoulder and knew she was it for me. She was the one. I would give my life to protect her. She was mine now, and I wouldn’t let him or anyone else fuck with her. Her fingers trailed along my arm as she continued to talk about all the different things that popped into her head, giggling from time to time when she remembered something funny. I loved hearing her laugh. She was exactly the way I had always imagined she would be when we were messaging back and forth. So full of life… filled with hope that everything would turn out the way it should. I admired that about her. I’d always been the kind of man that expected the worst, and I was rarely left disappointed.
“You think you could take me for a ride on your bike sometime?” she asked. “I’ve never had the chance to ride on one before.”
“Maybe tomorrow.”
“Really?” She said with a huge grin spreading across her face. “You know, I’m actually really looking forward to seeing your house tomorrow. It’s going to be nice to see where you live.”
“You’re a curious one, aren’t you, All-Star?”
“Maybe a little, but I wouldn’t have to be so curious if you weren’t so mysterious,” she said with a laugh. “Sometimes I feel like you’re trying to keep something from me.”
“You’ll know everything you need to know soon enough,” I told her.
“See… so mysterious!” she said as she laughed again and nudged my side with her elbow.
“Allie, I’m not exactly a good guy. You should know this. I’ve lived a hard life… done some bad things, but I am loyal to those that I care about. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe and care for you like no other.”
“You’ve already shown me that… about two hours ago,” she said as she snickered. “And I like you just the way you are.”
“Get some sleep, baby,” I told her as I kissed her on her forehead. “You’ve got work tomorrow.”
“Shit! I forgot about the.…”
“It’s done. I already emailed it to you.”
“Kane… thank you so much. You don’t know what that means to me.”
“I wouldn’t let you down, Allie. I know you’ve worked hard on this project. I’ll make sure everything is done right.”
“I trust you. I know it will be perfect,” she told me.
“Sleep, Allie.”
“Kane?”
“Yeah, baby?”
“I’m really glad I met you,” she said in almost a whisper. “You’re even better than I imagined that you would be.”
“You’re an amazing woman, Allison Parker. I’m going to spend my life reminding you of that every chance I get,” I told her as I pressed my lips against hers. The kiss was brief, but filled with promise… my promise to her.
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Chapter 9
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I spent my day at work in a complete daze. I was still trying to wrap my head around everything that had happened with Kane. I liked that he was so protective of me and wanted to make sure I was safe, but he couldn’t stop me from trying to help Tony. He was my brother, and I had to see if I could do something to help him.
I pleaded with every bank in town, trying to get a damn loan, and every one of them turned me down… every single one. It was like they knew they were going to tell me no before I ever started talking. I just couldn’t get them to budge. I was out of options, and I dreaded telling him that I couldn’t come up with the money.
At least there was one positive thing… Neil seemed pleased with Kane’s proposal. He was thrilled that it was below the budget, and he said he couldn’t wait to show the board on Monday. I was relieved to have him off my back. Now I would be able to focus on other things….
Kane was waiting for me in my driveway when I got home. He was eager to get my things packed and over to his house. Once we got everything loaded into my car, I followed him over to his place. I was surprised when he pulled into the driveway of an old historical home with a Washington Heritage sign in the front yard. It was the kind of house you would see in Better Homes and Gardens, nothing like I had expected.
Once I put my car in park, I hopped out and walked over to him. “This place is unbelievable, Kane,” I told him as I followed him up to the front door. “Is this really your house?”
“Yeah. I told you about it,” he said, like it wasn’t even a big deal.
“I’d say you downplayed it a bit. Don’t ya think?”
“Maybe,” he said with a big smile. “It’s just a house, Allie.”
“This,” I said, “is not just a house!”
After we unpacked my car, he took me on a short tour, showing me all the renovations he’d made and told me about his plans for the rest of the house. I could see the pride in his eyes as he talked about it, and I couldn’t believe he had done all of it on his own. It was amazing. There was much more to him than I had even realized.
When he finished showing me around, he turned to me and said, “Now that you’re settled, we need to head over to the clubhouse. I’ve got some things I need to see about.”
“Now?” I asked, feeling suddenly nervous about seeing the clubhouse for the first time.
“Yeah. I should’ve been there an hour ago.”
“Okay. Give me a minute to change clothes,” I told him as I turned and headed back to his bedroom. I quickly changed out of my work clothes and into a pair of shorts with a tank top and a pair of flip-flops. I looked in the mirror, giving myself one final check, before I headed out to find him.
He stared at me for a moment before he said, “You don’t wear shorts on a bike, Allie. It isn’t safe. Did you bring any jeans?”
“I get to ride on your bike?” I couldn’t hide the excitement in my voice. I quickly headed back to change my clothes again. When I walked back into the room, he nodded in approval.
“Your legs looked hot in those shorts, All-Star. Best sight I’ve seen in awhile, but your ass looks amazing in those jeans, too,” he said playfully. He didn’t even give me a chance to react before he took hold of my hand, leading me out the front door and out to the driveway to his huge motorcycle. I didn’t even realize they made them this big, but then again, it would have to be huge to carry a guy like him around. He threw his leg over the seat and held out his hand to help me get on behind him.
Once he was settled, he handed me a black helmet and said, “Put this on.” After slipping it over my head, I used his shoulder for balance as I eased myself onto the bike. Without saying a word, he took my hands and wrapped them around his waist. The engine quickly came to life, and the vibrations of the motor shook throughout my body. He reversed out onto the main road and said, “Hold on tight.”
My fingers locked around him like a clamp, securing me tightly to his back. I was completely wrapped around him. I couldn’t have gotten any closer to him even if I’d tried. I was nervous, but the thrill of the ride excited me more. As he throttled back the accelerator and shot out into traffic, I realized I’d never felt anything more exhilarating. I was terrified and overjoyed all at the same time.
After several miles and a couple terrifying bends, I began to relax a little. I no longer had my hands fastened around him as tightly. I slowly slid them inside his leather jacket and rested the palms of my hands on his stomach, feeling his muscl
es tense as he controlled the powerful machine beneath us. I followed the rhythm of his body, leaning and swaying right along with him as we continued down the road.
Once I began to feel more comfortable, I started to actually look at the beautiful scenery that surrounded us. Dark threatening clouds began to roll across the sky, signaling an approaching storm. I knew it was about to get bad when sudden strikes of lightning flashed across the sky. Every time I saw a bolt of lightning strike the ground, I clamped my thighs tightly around him. The advancing storm should have worried me, but I felt so at ease next to Kane. Being with him made me feel safe and whole. As my nerves began to settle once again, my hands got a mind of their own. Every few minutes, they would find a new spot to rest on Kane’s body… his thighs… his abdomen… his chest. Unable to stop myself, I began to shamelessly squeeze the inside of his thigh.
I could hear the hunger in his voice as he turned his head back towards me and said, “You’re going to pay for that when we get to the clubhouse.”
Losing all of my inhibitions, I let my hand drift farther up his thigh, lightly brushing my fingertips against his cock. I leaned forward, putting my mouth close to his ear and said, “Is that a promise?”