Rebuilding Stone (The Stone Brother Series Book 2)

by Saint John, T.

  “Fuck, Kerrigan. Your taste makes my head go mad. I can’t get enough.”

  His tongue is so warm. I feel so wet down there from my juices and his wet tongue. I’m so close— OH MY GOD. Maddox sends me over the edge as his shoves two fingers inside me and sucks hard on my clit. I want to slide down this wall that I’m backed up against, but Maddox grabs my ass and holds me up firmly as I ride out another amazing orgasm.

  “Thank you for breakfast,” Maddox says, his voice is silk.

  “Thank you,” I say with a smile. Living apart from Maddox for the next few months is going to be difficult.

  Maddox

  Over the next couple months, I work non-stop. I’m working with Donna more and also pulling overtime at the station. Today was a long day after working sixteen hours, and I’m ready to Skype Kerrigan. I make her show me her stomach every time we talk, but there still isn’t a belly. Kelly jokes with me that she is starting a tab for all the craving runs. I wish it could be me doing it. I lie down in bed and hit the call button. Kerrigan answers and smiles.

  “Hey, babe,” I say.

  “Hi. I miss you,” she says.

  “I miss you, too. I can’t wait until this is all over with and you’re home with me, where you belong.”

  “Me either. Guess what?”

  “What?” I answer, as I watch Kerrigan raise her shirt. I hope she keeps going. Just a quick peek at her nipple would make the stress of today go away. She stops at her belly.

  “You see that?” she asks.

  “No. What?”

  “The little bump.” She points to her belly. I still don’t see it.

  “Sorry, baby. I still don’t see it.” She pulls her shirt down.

  “Well it’s there I promise. How was your day?” she asks.

  “Long. Better now though.”

  “I love you, Maddox.”

  We tell each other we love each other all the time. I needed to hear it right now. I’ve been missing her like crazy.

  “I love you, Kerrigan. Always.”

  We talk a few more minutes and hang up. I didn’t get to see her nipple. Ah well, I have them memorized. After I jerk off to the thought of her, I fall fast asleep.

  Chapter 21

  Kerrigan

  Today is a good day. It’s my twenty-week appointment. Maddox drove down yesterday because today we get to find out what we are having. In the beginning, I thought it’s a boy but, now, I think it will be a girl. Neither Maddox nor I care what we’re having, though, because both of us are just so excited to be having this baby.

  The trial is only about four months away and that makes me nervous. But, I know, whatever happens, I am loved and safe in the arms of Maddox. Aaron no longer controls any part of me. I’ve given my all to Maddox.

  Long distance sucks. I hadn’t seen Maddox for a little over a month. He had put in for a detective position and got it. I’m so proud of him. It just means we can’t see each other as often, which means he hasn’t seen my new found baby bump. It’s small but you can see it, especially when I’m naked. Maddox and I showered with each other last night. He couldn’t keep his hand off of my belly. He was beaming with pride.

  “Miss Andrews?” the nurse calls.

  Maddox frowns.

  “What’s the frown for?” I ask.

  “She called you ‘Miss Andrews’. You should be Mrs. Stone,” he says.

  I giggle. Yes, I’d like that, too. We haven’t talked about marriage much. I assume once I am back in Chicago that’ll change.

  We follow the nurse down the hall and into the doctor’s office. The first thing I notice is the sonogram machine. Now, I am getting even more excited.

  “Any last guess?” I ask Maddox.

  “I put a boy in you. I know it.” He smiles and I crack up laughing.

  “We will see,” I smile.

  When the doctor walks in, we make the introductions and he wastes no time putting the cold jelly on my stomach. He starts by showing us the face. I watch Maddox, who looks mesmerized. He doesn’t even blink. He does however smile brightly. The doctor stops at all the important features making sure everything is all right.

  “Alright. You ready to find out what you’re having?” Dr. Malone asks.

  “Yes,” Maddox and I say in unison.

  The doctor runs the Doppler over our proud boy displaying his boy parts.

  “Is that what I think it is?” Maddox asks.

  “Yes. That’s your son,” Dr. Malone says with a smile.

  “I’m having a son. Kerrigan, we are having a son,” Maddox says. His voice is so excited that it’s infectious. I start laughing. He leans down and kisses me way too passionately for the doctor's office.

  “Thank you for this, Kerrigan. Thank you.”

  Maddox

  I’ve been back in Chicago for a couple of weeks now. Everyone at the precinct knows I am having a son. If I’m telling the truth, all of Chicago must know, by now. I announce it to anyone who will listen. I’ve never been so proud of anything in my life. My life would be perfect right now, but Kerrigan still isn’t here and I am missing most of her pregnancy. I felt like shit because I couldn’t help her through her morning sickness. Thankfully, she is past that now. I’m proud of her and everything she’s overcome. Our son has an incredibly strong mother.

  Tonight, Evan is coming over for the first Bears game of the season. Noah is unable to make it because he is busy with two kids. Molly finally relented and allowed him to hire a nanny. She needs the help, especially, if they are going to try for another baby.

  My thoughts are interrupted by a knock at my door. It’s loud and rushed. I know it’s not Evan or Donna. So, I look through the peephole and see Lani looking over her shoulder. She looks terrified. Immediately, I open the door and jerk her inside. I step into the hallway to make sure there isn’t any trouble. Not seeing anything, I shut the door.

  “What’s wrong, Lani?”

  “Maddox, I’m in trouble,” she starts crying. But, it’s not really a cry. It’s straight out terror. Her eyes are wide. She keeps pacing and peeking out of the window.

  “What kind of trouble?” I ask. Just as I say that, I hear another knock. I know it’s Evan but it scares the hell out of Lani. She rushes into the bathroom. I fling open the door so Evan can come in. I take off to the bathroom. Looking back to Evan I ask, “Did you see anything suspicious outside?”

  “No. Why?” Evan says, instantly on alert. I wait to answer him because I know Lani is terrified.

  The moment I open the bathroom door she runs straight into my arms and starts shaking.

  “Calm down. Breathe Lani,” I say, running my hands up and down her back. I can feel her whole body tremble against mine.

  “What’s going on?” Evan demands.

  “I don’t know. She got here just before you did. She said she’s in trouble,” I explain.

  Lani takes a couple of deep breaths and calms down enough to say, “Listen to me, both of you. If anything happens to me, I need you all to get to Chicago’s First Savings bank. I have a lockbox there and it has files. Please get them. Maddox, I left your name as co-owner.”

  Both Evan and I are trying to process what she is saying. Lani thinks she is as good as dead. That much is clear.

  “Alani, talk to me. I can help,” Evan says. And, I know, in this moment, he is going to step up and be who Lani needs. He removes Lani from my arms and just holds her.

  “You can’t help me. I dug too deep. I couldn’t let it go.”

  “Let go of what Lani?” I ask.

  “The incident in high school,” she whispers.

  “Can we get that night out in the open. I know a little of Kerrigan’s side and what Aaron is claiming,” Evan says.

  I am confused but I wait before asking my questions.

  “Kerrigan, Missy, and I all ended up at a party one night in high school. None of us knew each other but, after that night, we shared a connection that altered our lives. Missy and I were drugged that ni
ght. My memories are foggy, but I know who gave me the drink that night. The guys had a hold on me, pulling at my clothes and touching me. I could see a girl, who I now know was Missy, passed out on the bed. I was fighting and trying to get away. Kerrigan barged in. Two of the guys went after her and tried to take her clothes off. I ended up getting free from the guy, and Kerrigan told me to run. I was so scared. I did what she told me to but I also yelled at them that I was calling the police. Thankfully, they let go of Kerrigan. That’s how we became best friends. Over the years, I’ve kept tabs on the guy who gave me the drink. From my foggy memories and investigation, I narrowed the other possibilities of men down. Not too long ago, I showed Missy a picture. She couldn’t identify this guy but she started shaking. I know she was drugged worse than I was and I wonder if her subconscious knew. So, I started looking into him and found out he has had charges brought against him but they’ve all been dropped. Evidence would either go missing or the women would die.”

  “Who is this guy?” I ask.

  “Jackson Morgan,” Lani responds.

  “The governor’s son?” Evan asks.

  “Yes, that’s whose house we were at that night.”

  Evan runs his hands through his hair. I know I want to hunt these guys down and kill them. No doubt, Evan is feeling the same way.

  “Why do you think he wants to kill you?” Evan asks trying to make sense of all of this.

  “I got this today. It was slipped under my door. He was at my home. What am I going to do? He knows where I live,” Lani says and she starts shaking again.

  Evan pulls her in tighter while taking the note from her.

  “Lani, I promise you. I’ll kill him before he gets near you again.” Evan’s voice is eerily calm. I shake my head when I realize Evan is telling the truth. He would kill him.

  Evan reads the note first. After he is done reading it, he throws my damn remote I just spent thirty minutes searching for.

  I take the note from him. It reads:

  My Dearest Alani,

  I had my eye on you that night, the nice innocent virgin who disobeyed her parents. I remember what your tits felt like in my hand. I’m happy you came looking for me. I’ve been thinking about you.

  I think your car is cute. I really like when you wear that short black skirt. I’ve been lucky enough to see your panties as you part your legs to get in.

  I thought it would make me jealous watching another guy fuck you. It doesn’t. He doesn’t fuck you the way I will.

  Keep on searching for me. I’m closer than you think.

  Love,

  Your Jax

  P.S.

  Tell Missy she is turning my son into a sissy. I’ll be around to collect him, soon.

  “Lani, give me the evidence and I will arrest him,” I say.

  “I don’t have solid proof yet. I was trying to get close enough to get a DNA sample. The only things I have are allegations with botched evidence. None of it will hold up in court.”

  “We have you.” And Kerrigan, I think. Fuck. I don’t want to add this to Kerrigan’s worries.

  “Jackson did grab us, but he didn’t rape us. Besides, he is off the grid. He has millions in offshore accounts. If he doesn’t want to be found, he won’t be.”

  “Well, give me the information. I’ll do some digging. In the meantime, you can crash here. Do not go home,” I say. I look over to Evan and his stare burns a hole in my head.

  “Fuck that. She is coming home with me,” Evan snaps.

  “No, I’m not Evan. I’ll stay here,” Lani responds.

  “I live on the top floor of the most secure apartment building in Chicago,” he says.

  It’s true. She is safest at his place.

  “Lani, he’s right,” I say in agreement.

  “No. Shit. I can stay at a hotel. I’ll think of something,” she says.

  “Why won’t you just stay with me?” Evan asks pissed. Lani doesn’t answer and Evan looks down at her. “Why, Alani?”

  “I’m afraid of you,” she whispers.

  “Why are you afraid of me?” he asks.

  “The way you talk to me. The way you look at me. You’ve kissed me when I didn’t ask for it.”

  “Alani, I won’t hurt you ever.”

  “I can’t stay with you, Evan. I’m sorry.”

  “Oh, yes you are. If I have to kidnap you to make sure you’re safe, that’s what I’ll do,” he says.

  “See, that’s what I mean. You want to control me. You want me to submit and be some sort of toy for you. I’m not who, or what, you think I am.”

  “Alani, why does my behavior scare you? I’m a man who knows what he wants. I want you. We’ve been around each other on and off for the last two years. Have I ever done anything to you? Have I hurt you? Think about this really hard and then answer me as to why you won’t stay with me?”

  “Because my feelings for you scare me,” Lani whispers.

  Both Evan and I back up as though she had smacked us.

  “What? You’ve been nothing but a royal bitch to me.”

  “Because I wanted you to hate me, to leave me alone. Why couldn’t you just hate me?” she asks.

  “Because, apparently, the universe decided you were mine,” Evan offers as an explanation.

  “Evan, if I stay with you, it’s not for the reasons you want.”

  “I want to keep you safe,” he answers.

  We talk for a couple more hours trying to decide what we say to Missy and Brayden. My hands might be tied here because there isn’t a judge who would order a search warrant without undeniable proof, not when it comes to the governor’s son.

  I’ve never been this happy to have Kerrigan in Kentucky.

  After we talk about it, we decided to keep Missy in the dark for now. Evan called to hire personal security for Missy and Cade. They’ll stay in the background. We decide to tell Brayden because Evan and I agreed, if it were our girl, we’d want to know. Needless to say, Brayden went batshit crazy.

  Kerrigan

  Time is passing quickly in some ways. And, in some ways, it drags. I like being here in Kentucky. It’s quiet. Boring, really. It’s not that I’m not having a good time, because I am. I just miss Chicago, where there are endless amounts of things to do.

  Tracy told me the day after I got here that they have to make their own fun. It’s true. If it weren’t for the bonfires, swimming in the lake, cookouts, and local sports, this town would be a ghost town. Kelly often drags me to the local high school games. I almost want to complain but I don’t. It’s fun watching everyone’s reaction.

  Jay and Annie are great. They’re the parents I never had. Annie likes to shop and she’s taught me an appreciation for flea markets. I’m here with her today because Maddox’s birthday is next week. I want to get him something just as special as the necklace he got me. It’s hard shopping for him because he isn’t the type of guy who wants anything. He is content with everything he has. I’m at a complete loss.

  “Annie, I need your help deciding. I can’t think of a thing to give Maddox.”

  “Well what does he like?” she asks.

  “Sports. But, he doesn’t have anything sports related in his apartment.”

  “What else does he like?”

  “Being a police officer. He is in the uniform all day. I don’t want to get him anything work-related.”

  “What about sending him a photo of you?”

  “Annie, he sees me every night. I doubt he’d want a photo of me, especially not as a birthday gift.” Annie smiles. “What?” I ask.

  “He would if it was the right photo.” She starts giggling. I’m shocked this left her mouth.

  “Annie, I love the suggestion. I’m a little red in the face. If I weren’t six months pregnant, I would totally do it. But this is not sexy,” I say pointing to my stomach. I’m not that big but I’m clearly pregnant.

  “I’ve made an observation with Noah. I’ll assume it’s the same with Maddox. They find their wives or gi
rlfriends extremely attractive when pregnant. I think it’s an arrogance thing. They’re all proud they got you girls pregnant.” I start cracking up. She hit the nail on the head.

  “Alright. I’ll do it. Where do I go to get the pictures done?” I ask.

  “Kelly. She takes photos.”

  I’ve noticed pictures around the house and she has talked about it before. I thought it was more of a hobby because she is a hairstylist and loves her job. I think Kelly is a great idea. Besides, Kelly has already seen all of me anyway. She believes in using the bathroom while I’m in the shower. You can’t be modest and live with that girl.

  When I get home, I talk it over with Kelly and she is so excited. She makes me go shower and do some trimming. When I’m done, she does my hair. Then, I go find my Chicago Bears jersey I brought with me.

  Maddox

  It’s my birthday, and I just got done having dinner with our group. It was a good time but not having Kerrigan there made it feel incomplete. She was going to try to make it up for my birthday, but she will be moving here in a few weeks. Well, temporarily, anyways. At least, I get to go home and Skype with her. Maybe, if I’m lucky, we’ll have some video sex. Just thinking about it gets me hard. I stop by and grab the mail. There’s a package for me. I smile because it’s from Kerrigan. I have no idea what it could possibly be, but, for the first time in my life, I got a present and it’s from Kerrigan. Whatever it is, I’ll love it. I feel like a six year old waking up on Christmas morning. I can’t wait to open it. Once inside the apartment, I rip it open. First, I read the card.

  Happy Birthday Maddox,

  I had no idea what to get you. I’m sorry I couldn’t think of anything better than this. I hope you enjoy it. I love you, and I promise to try to do better at gift giving when Christmas rolls around.

  Your girl,

  K

  Now, I’m super curious as to what’s in here. I open it up and, Jesus. I take my time flipping through the album. With each picture, my dick gets harder. Why the hell would she think I wouldn’t like this? Well, it’s torment really. All I can think when I see her in some of these positions is that I’d love to enter her from the back. I head to the computer and hit the call button.