“There’s no doubt about that. Shit. I have to call my superiors.” Spencer makes a call to his boss. It’s not the ending the family would have liked, but I’m not concerned about them. All I care about is my woman in the house. As much as I want to go in there and comfort her, I don’t want to leave the body until my guy gets here. Thankfully, I hear Law’s sirens blare, and then twenty seconds later, he pulls into my open gate.
He jumps out with one of his deputies who pulls out a crime scene camera. “Wow, this guy’s mug is all over the news. He’s either stupid or desperate,” Law says, examining the clean through and through in his chest.
“He almost had her.” The shock of it still registering.
“Go ahead and take care of her.” I run inside the house and bring a fresh, wet washcloth to her head. “Mary, my sweet felony, please wake up for me.”
She cries out, slowly gaining her wits when she freaks out on me. Her beautiful bright eyes are full of fear. “You attacked me. Please leave me alone.”
“Baby, I didn’t. You didn’t see him then, did you?”
“See who? You tricked me, making me think you left. Were you listening to my conversation?”
“I get that you’re mad at me, but you better calm your ass down. You acting rashly this morning had some serious consequences.” I grab her hand and lift her to her feet. She’s weak and wobbly, so I hold onto her tight. “If you don’t believe me, you can see for yourself.” I picked her up and set her down to stand in the front door where Law is laying a sheet over the body.
I don’t hide the image from her because she needed to understand that I’m the one who will always protect her and slay her dragons. “That’s Serrano. He came to get you. He must have thought I left like you did.” I’m being a dick, but she’s got me fucking losing my mind.
“Thank you.” She turns and wrenches herself free from my arms. "Now that he's dead, can I go home?"
"This is your home." She's about to argue when up walk Law and Spencer.
“Can we come in?” Law asks, and he’s not looking at me for approval. This doesn’t have anything to do with my need for solitude. Instead, he’s wondering if Mary’s okay with it. She nods only, refusing to speak.
“Of course.” I step out of the doorway and then close it so Mary can’t sneak out again.
"Mary, I'm so glad you're safe, but if you're up to it, I need to ask you some questions."
"I need to get Doc here," I inform them. She needs to be evaluated whether she likes it or not.
"I sent him a message while we were outside," Law adds. I mouthed a silent thank you to him.
"So, can you tell me about what happened?" Law continues. Since this is his jurisdiction, he’s ranking officer.
"I thought Serrano was supposed to be in jail not out here ready to nab me the second I step outside." She glares at Spencer.
"I'm sorry. I called Beast yesterday and let him know.”
“Well, he was too busy getting lucky to let me know." Spencer and Law give us questioning looks.
"Not now, Mary," I snarl at her, ready to bend her over and spank her foolish ass. Turning to Law, I start talking, "I woke up to Mary moving around. After I saw your message, I knew she was waiting for you, so I dressed quickly and then I heard her leave. I was almost out the door when I saw Serrano grab her. Unable to hold her weight, he stumbled with her in his arms. Once he stood up, I took my shot. He was on my property trying to get rid of his only witness to the murder that can send him away forever.”
“Yes, stand your ground definitely fits this case, especially since he’s violated the conditions of his bail.”
“That it does,” Law mutters. We can hear several sirens in the background. “It should be the Ellis County coroner’s office and CSI,” Law says.
“We’ll meet with them. Stay inside for now until the doctor has evaluated her,” Spencer says, standing up and walking outside with Law following behind him.
I reach out for Mary, but she pulls away. “Look, I didn’t fuck anyone yesterday. I shouldn’t have gotten so shitfaced, but the thought of not being able to have you frustrated me.”
“So, you didn’t fuck her, but you must have…” She’s thinking about other intimate things in that pretty little head of hers, but I can’t let her think any of it because it’s the furthest thing from the truth.
“I didn’t do anything but drink. The perfume you smelled was an accidental spray on me from Morgan. She was showing Crystal a new body spray, or some shit she bought when I barreled past them to leave.” She gives me a suspicious but hopeful gaze. My sweet felony wants to believe me, but I guess I didn’t make the best decisions last night. “I owe you an apology for not bringing you with last night.”
“No. You don’t owe me anything. I don’t have to be around your friends.”
“I didn’t want you there until you were mine. If you were mine, then I could drag you everywhere telling everyone that you belong to me. There are way too many single Riders and prospects, some much closer in age to you. There’s no way I wouldn’t beat someone’s ass if they flirted with you.”
Her face blushes, and then she moves to stand but loses her balance. “I’m here to catch you. I’ll always be,” I say, holding her in my arms. Sitting Mary on my lap, I run my hands over her face. I put the back of my hand to her forehead, checking her temperature. She’s not too hot.
“I see you’re playing doctor,” Doc teases from the door.
“Well, since someone’s ass took forever, I decided to play doctor. She nearly fainted,” I grumble. I’m in a better mood now that I got that misunderstanding out of the way, but there’s a serious fucking issue here in front of us. A dead body on my lawn. A body that had been touching my woman’s body.
“Mary, this is Doc or as he’s professionally known as Dr. Joseph Simmons.”
“Hello, Mary. I’m sorry about what happened, but I need to check a few things?”
“Okay.” He pulls out the penlight gadget and opens her eyelids to check her pupils.
“How are you feeling? Do you have a headache, nausea, dizziness?”
“A bit of all of that.” He uses a scanning thermometer on her forehead. It beeps with a red mark appearing on the screen.
“You have a slight fever. It’s probably because of the rag he put over your face. I gave a cursory examination of his person and found a squirt bottle full of chloroform in his pocket. The side effects should pass after the next day, but I’d recommend: food, rest and plenty of fluids. And Beast, if you have some pain meds, that would be helpful. I’d say Tylenol because Ibuprofen causes stomach irritation, and she’s already feeling nauseous.” He pats her leg and then stands up.
“Thank you, Doc,” Mary and I say at the same time.
“It’s what I do. Now, if you don’t have meds let me know and I’ll bring some back.”
“I’ve got a bottle of Tylenol in the bathroom,” I say.
“Yeah, and did you take some for yourself? You drank like I’ve never seen before.”
“Well, about that. My truck is still at the clubhouse.”
“Actually, I drove it here. Law’s going to give me a ride back, so here are your keys.”
“Thanks, brother.”
“That’s what we’re here for.”
Mary lays her head on my chest, and I snuggle her close. She’s so much smaller than me that I can easily carry her to our bedroom. No more sleeping alone. “Um. Wrong room.”
“No, it’s not. We’re not going to fuck yet, but if you think I want to spend another night alone, you’re wrong. I want to hold you as soon as I get some food and fluids inside you.”
“That sounded so dirty.”
“Well, those fluids will be filling you up soon—very soon. Rest. I’ll be back in a few minutes with something to drink and some meds.”
Chapter 9
Mary
I fell asleep right after he gave me the meds and water, but I’m not sure how long I’ve been asleep,
and I’m afraid to find out.
My body aches. It takes me a minute to remember that Serrano dropped me after he knocked me out. I look toward the window and see it’s dark out and I’m in Beast’s bed. Shit. All my drama and self-torture was for nothing. I can’t believe I let myself almost be kidnapped and murdered. I feel like such a twat. I’m so grateful Beast, my Beast, came to my rescue.
The door opens, and I look up and see the most ridiculously hot sight. Beast is in just a pair of gray joggers, his chest’s bare and is almost as wide as the doorframe. I stare at the small dark tuff of hair that goes from his sculpted chest down below his sexy grey sweats. Seriously, I can’t stop staring at his package. It’s not very well wrapped at the moment and I crave his touch. A feeling I might have missed out on forever.
When the truth finally hits me, the emotions are too much. My body shakes uncontrollably, knowing that a minute difference and I’d be dead already. I would have never been able to see Beast again.
“You’re up,” he says with a smile stretching across his face, which shifts when he notices my state. He’s on the bed and dragging me onto his lap in a flash. I feel so safe and so foolish.
“I’m sorry, baby. I’m sorry.” He rocks me as if I’m a child.
I reach my hand up and press it to his strong, scruffy cheek. “I’m the sorry one. I could have died today and never seen you again.” Tears stream down my face worse than they had yesterday.
“Shh, shh. Don’t think like that. Think about you being here with me forever because that’s where you belong.”
“Forever?” I question. It’s supposed to be temporary, and now that Serrano’s gone, I’m safe to go back to my apartment.
“I love you, Mary.”
His muscles coil around me, holding me tight. Beast's lips press to my temple in the gentlest way. I love the tenderness he gives to me. No words are spoken.
We stay like this until my stomach reminds us that I haven't eaten today.
"Shit, okay. Let me get you some food."
"What time is it?"
"Five."
"I slept for five hours,” I exclaim, trying to get up, but he gently pulls me back down.
"Yes, but you needed it. You still need it.”
"Thanks.” I slide off of him, and he stands up. When he sees me on my feet, he shakes his head. “Lay back down.”
“No. I’m going to sit up and eat.”
“Fine.” He grabs me around the waist and under my knees, scooping me up in his brawny arms, carrying me to the kitchen and then settling me down on the counter. “Not the way I imagined you on this surface. The only crying I was hoping for is my name off your lips as I fucking devour your pussy.”
“Wow, um…well…I’m already up here,” I offer, parting my thighs.
He moves to stand between my legs and growls, crushing his mouth to mine. “As much as I’d love that, you’re not ready. Today has been hell, and you need to eat something.”
I run my hands over his chest, threading my fingers through his dark hairs. “A plain sandwich will do just fine.” I don’t want him to go through so much trouble for me, especially after he already killed a man for me today. Although I use the word man loosely.
“Ha. A plain sandwich for my woman? I think not,” he scoffs, pretending to be offended. I love the light in his eyes. It’s the first time I’ve truly seen him smile with all his face.
I giggle at the silliness. “You’re ridiculous.”
“You haven’t even seen the half of it.” He nuzzles my neck and the giggles turn into moans. My hands cling to his hips, grasping the waistband of his joggers. They’re just a tug away from coming off and I want them down so I can see that thick cock he’s doing nothing to hide. “Oh, no. Should I try running again?”
He stops looks up at me like I’m crazy. “No. I’m not sure you understand what I’ll do to keep you by my side,” he adds, dipping his head back to my neck and jaw.
“I know you’re capable of killing a man to protect me,” I say through sighs.
“I’d kill a hundred if they even looked at you funny.” He kisses me hard, stealing my breath and my heart.
I shove him back just a bit. “Sounds like a bit much.”
“Well, call me crazily obsessed, but I’d do much more if it meant you were always safe.” He takes my mouth again, sliding his tongue over mine. He pulls off and tips his head back to look at me. “We’re not done, but you need to eat.” He slips his hand between us and cups my pussy, and then growls, “And then I need to eat.” His intent clear, and my panties soaked.
He moves away and starts to cook. I don’t know what he’s planning to make me, but we’ve been cooking for each other since I arrived. When I see he has the cheese and bread with tomato, my mouth waters. He’s making me a fancy and delicious grilled cheese. While his back is turned, I shimmy my shorts off my legs. I’m not bold enough to take my panties off, but I want him to keep his promise. I don’t want to stop until he has me pinned with his cock buried deep inside of me.
His back stiffens, but he doesn’t turn around. My beast can’t hide that he’s well aware that my shorts are on the floor. I watch his muscles move as he cooks for me. Damn, they are so lickable. I start rubbing my chest, feeling overheated. My fingers graze over my hardened nipples, and I hiss. Pure desire shoots down between my legs. I stare at his ass, biting my lip and squeezing my legs closed. My hands roam over my body, scraping my tender peaks over the cotton of his tee and down lower.
A moan escapes my lips and then I hear him grunt. “You’re food is done.” He turns off the stove and then grabs the plate. Spinning around on his heels, we make eye contact. “Enough touching yourself. It’s my job.” I don’t remove my hands because I want him to do it for me. He sets the plate on the counter next to me and moves between my legs. “Tell me, Mary. What should I do to your pretty, sexy little ass because you don’t listen to me?” He presses his hand over mine, controlling it as he pushes two of my fingers against my slit. My panties are providing that extra friction and I’m almost about to come and then he stops, grips my hand hard, and wraps it behind my back. With his free hand, he picks up the sandwich and brings it to my mouth. “Take a bite of your food, or I’m not going to let you come.”
I bite down, and he pulls it away as the cheese stretches between my lips and the sandwich. I swipe my tongue around and then biting off the rest of the gooey cheese. Never has a grilled cheese ever tasted so good. He sets it down and then cups my face and kisses me.
“Sweet felony, I’m going to make you come and then I’m going to take you to our bed and fill you with my baby.” He lifts the sandwich and makes me take another bite. As I chew, he skims his hands up my legs, sending jolts of electricity through me. Inch by inch, he kisses his way toward my pussy. I toss my head back. He stops and growls, “Another bite.”
I follow his command, taking one more bite. He grabs the hem of my panties and drags them down my body, tossing them backward.
“Somebody is dirtying their kitchen. I can’t believe you would do that.”
“I’d trash this whole fucking place if it meant I could worship your sexy body.” He kisses my mound, brushing his nose against it, and inhales. “Fuck, you smell fantastic.” His tongue swipes across my folds before he pushes inward. I lose my mind, coming on the spot. Shaking and throbbing, I scream his name. Beast doesn’t stop until every drop of me is on him. I’m boneless as I lean on my elbows, panting. Damn, who knew getting an orgasm could make you tired? I always heard the men fall asleep afterward. I guess because most talk about a woman not coming, but the man is going to have me sleeping all day with that mouth of his.
He stands and I think he’s going to take me right there, but instead, he adjusts himself and starts putting the dishes in the sink. “Come on, time to finish your meal and then off to bed.”
“What? I thought we were going to—you know…”
“As much as I want to drill your sweet pussy, I want you well-fed
and rested.”
“Well, my pussy’s hungry and wants to be fed.”
“Damn it, woman. I’m trying to be a gentleman.” His teeth bite into his bottom lip.
My hand creeps between us and grabs his cock through his sweats. Leaning in, I nip at his scruffy jaw and whisper, “Leave him at the office. I want the biker. Time to feed the Beast.”
In one swoop, I’m upside down over his shoulder and being carried out of the kitchen. As he marches me through the house, I watch his ass flex and bounce with every step. Men can have really sexy asses, and Beast has got a killer bottom. I smack it, giggling when he grunts. As soon as we get in the room, he sets the plate on the nightstand and then flips me onto the mattress. I bust out in laughter when I spot my half-eaten sandwich. “I can’t believe you brought my food with.”
“Just in case you get a little weak on me, my dear. I want you passing out from orgasms not starvation.” He drops his joggers to his feet, stepping out of them without another word. He’s completely naked. I thought his dick was huge, but I was wrong; it’s fucking massive and thick. It stands on its own, like a damn flagpole. I slip my tongue out and lick my suddenly parched lips. “Keep that up and I’m going to be feeding your mouth first.”
“I like that.” I move to my knees and crawl to the edge of the bed. Kneeling, our mouths are at the same height, and he kisses me roughly, letting me taste my own passion. His hand spears through my hair, cupping the back of my head and dragging me as close to him as possible. Moaning and running my hands over his broad shoulders, I need more.
Chapter 10
Beast
I flip my woman onto her back. As much as I want her mouth wrapped around my cock, I’m so close that I’ll come before she slides it to the back of her throat. I’ve never been this hard in my entire life. She’s got me so wound up I can’t even think straight. “I want you coming on my tongue again before I take your pussy.”
She moans, flexing her hips and pouting sexily. Grabbing hold of her waist with both my meaty hands over her tiny body turns me on. I’m so much larger than her that I’m going to break her in half, and I want to do it as she comes while I’m deep inside her. Sliding down her body, I nestle myself between her thighs and my head in front of my feast.
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