Tormented

by Jani Kay

  “I love you too, Eva. I can’t wait to finally make you my wife.”

  She flinched. “We need to talk.”

  This wasn’t the place to launch into a full-scale discussion because I already knew what was on her mind, but the least I could do was to let her understand that my love for her was strong enough to overcome anything that came our way.

  “We’re going to be okay. Nothing will change my mind about how much I love you. I want you to understand that, baby. And I mean nothing.”

  She sucked in a breath, reading my eyes to find meaning in their depths.

  We sat staring into one another’s eyes for the longest time, just drinking one another in. It calmed my soul like nothing else could. The love we beamed at one another was both healing and cathartic. I could do this all day.

  “Close your eyes, sweetheart, and try to sleep for a while. I’m not going anywhere, I promise.”

  The smile I got as a reward blew me away. She snuggled closer and lay her head against my shoulder. Seconds later, her breathing evened out and she was sleeping.

  It gave me time to think. One thing about flying I’d learned was that since I was stuck for several hours, I might as well settle in and use the time to think through things I normally didn’t have time for.

  What surprised me most was how my mind kept wandering back to the Scorpio Stinger MC and the people in it. Never had I seen a tighter bunch of guys, willing to lay down their lives for one another. Such a deep sense of brotherhood wasn’t something I was accustomed to and truth be told, I really liked the idea of such a strong band of brothers working toward a mutual outcome more and more.

  Lucas Savage and Dirty Harry were the only two people I worked with who I trusted with my life. Given that I’d been in my line of work for more than a decade, that was a sad state of affairs.

  White-collar crime was on the increase. People who were supposed to be the salt-of-the-earth types, the people we were supposed to trust to do the right thing, were revealed as skimming off the very people who depended on them.

  Disillusion and disappointment roiled through my gut. I’d been so blinded by my own prejudice that I couldn’t see the real bad guys for what they were.

  Until Senator Nolan fucking Parker. I’d actually voted for the prick before I got to know him as Eva’s ex-fiancé. Go figure. I would’ve liked to believe that I wasn’t a fool or taken in easily by appearances, but the man certainly had me duped.

  I’d been harsh on bikers since Amy and my friends were mowed down in a crossfire shoot-out, but I was beginning to come to terms with the fact that it had been an unfortunate and tragic incident as a result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

  The more time I spent around Cobra and his gang, the more I realized that not all bikers were evil either. Except, of course, fuckers like Demon Malone; he was bad to the fucking bone. But one didn’t have to be a biker to be born evil.

  Yes, the Scorpio Stinger MC committed crimes for money, and there was no excuse for that. Fortunately, I had it on good authority that that shit was stopping, since Ryder came up with the steakhouse idea as an alternative way to bring cash to the club.

  Cobra had used his men’s strengths more wisely too and was contracting his boys out as security and bouncers at clubs. Once they started putting the word out that they were available as muscle men, rock bands and highflying businessmen hired them whenever they came to town. Their services were so highly in demand that they were paid well, and as far as I was aware there hadn’t been bloodshed or mayhem involved by those in these new careers. All very good signs for the future direction of the Scorpio Stinger MC club.

  But more than anything, it was the way they loved and cared for their families that impressed me the most. These men had left no stone unturned to get young Jamie back, and their love and loyalty to one another and their club was profound.

  Like each of these men, I had my skeletons and things I’d done that I wasn’t proud of. The more I thought about how I’d conducted parts of my life, the more remorse I felt that I’d sunk that low.

  It took a woman like Eva to save me from myself.

  Kissing her forehead, it hit me like a thunderbolt. I’d changed so much I could hardly recognize myself. I wanted to commit to a woman. I wanted to love and be loved. I wanted the whole package, regardless of the cost.

  Hardening my heart had not brought me the inner peace I’d desired. Being cold and distant hadn’t brought me happiness. It was only when I’d opened my heart and made myself vulnerable that I became human again.

  Above everything else, I wanted to live. I wanted a family with Eva. I wanted to wake in the morning and her face be the first thing I laid my eyes on.

  Chapter 48 — Eva

  To be so loved and protected by Harrison, Ryder and the Scorpio Stinger boys was exactly what I needed. They isolated me from Nolan and his men in such an effective way that I could hardly tell we were on the same flight.

  Exhaustion had taken its toll, and I’d slept for most of the flight. Maybe it was because I felt safe for the first time since the abduction. Just before touchdown, Ryder had come over to check on me, and Harrison had volunteered to take me home so that Ryder could get back to Jade. I watched in awe as the two men shook hands—something I never expected to witness.

  Both men had relaxed around one another, and I breathed a sigh of relief. I hoped it wasn’t just a temporary thing for my sake, but that this would be the way they’d behave in future. Harmony was so much better.

  Once we landed and disembarked, Harrison hovered over me like a mother hen. He didn’t leave my side for one second, and he stood guard outside the bathroom when I had to go for a pee. It was almost too much; I hadn’t been fussed over this much since my mother had died.

  After checking that I was okay, Ryder and the MC boys left to go home. My brother was anxious to get back to Jade, and I loved that he didn’t even try to hide how desperate he was to get back to her.

  Savage had organized for the formal arrest of Nolan and his men, and Harrison promised to bring me to the station for a statement later in the day. I’d only seen Nolan briefly, handcuffed and while being led away by the police. My blood ran cold when only from a few yards away, he sneered at us.

  “It’s not over. Watch your back, Summers, because you’ll never know when I’m coming for you. Or my darling Eva.”

  The hatred in his eyes would haunt my dreams forever, and I wished I’d never known of the man’s existence. Fear rattled my insides, and I clung to Harrison as if he were a life raft while my heart nearly jumped out of my chest.

  Harrison snarled at Nolan like a ferocious dog and yanked me in the opposite direction, shielding me with his body, a living barrier between myself and the man who had caused me so much anguish.

  The tension in Harrison’s body was palpable, and I was afraid he’d snap at any moment.

  Harrison’s lip raised into a snarl. “Fuck off. You’re lucky I didn’t tear you apart like I want to.”

  That brief interlude was enough to make me realize that Harrison had saved me from a fate worse than death. There was no way I’d have survived the ordeal of being attached to such a ruthless and evil man. I shuddered as I buried my face in Harrison’s chest for a moment before he pulled me toward the exit of the building. I followed with shaky knees, thankful that Sofia had brought me flat, comfortable shoes.

  “I’m sorry, baby. You were never meant to lay eyes on the bastard again.”

  The sincerity in his voice nearly brought me to tears. I simply nodded, my voice hampered by a tightened throat.

  Harrison held my hand as we left the airport building and made our way to the waiting car Savage had arranged to drop us off. The driver stood, holding the door open, and Harrison followed me onto the back seat. It was only once we were inside the black vehicle with the dark windows and speeding off that I let go of the breath I was holding.

  A new day was dawning and I was back in LA, safe with the man I lo
ved.

  Harrison pulled me into a hug. “Sweetheart, I’m going to protect you from Parker. Think of me as your personal bodyguard from today.”

  He leaned in and kissed me, deep and tender, putting everything into that one moment.

  “Thank you. I didn’t know how much seeing him would affect me. I’m afraid, Harrison.”

  Taking my face between his hands, Harrison gazed into my eyes. “I’ll give my life to keep you safe, Eva. I know what Parker did to you, and I promise you he will never get close to you again. I’ll rip him apart with my bare hands before I let him come anywhere near you. Trust me, it’s been testing as fuck to not have killed him already. It would have been so easy to end his miserable life, but Savage stopped me.”

  I sucked in a harsh breath. “You . . . you know?”

  “Yes, sweetheart, and I can’t express how sorry I am that I wasn’t there to stop him. I can’t even begin to fathom what you went through, but I can guarantee you that it will never happen again.”

  “You still want me even though you know?”

  “My God, Eva, why wouldn’t I? I love you so much, baby. Nothing can stop me from loving you with my whole being. We’ll work through what happened to you, and I’ll make sure Parker pays dearly for it.”

  Relief flooded my body. Harrison had just saved me a lot of explaining as well as excruciating humiliation. Even though I felt shame, deep down I knew it wasn’t my fault and that there wasn’t anything I could have done to stop it. The way Harrison handled it by showing understanding and support just made me love him even more.

  There was just the one thing that still weighed heavily on my mind and heart. I needed to get checked by a doctor as soon as possible. The fear that I could be pregnant with Nolan’s baby ate at me, but I wasn’t going to tell Harrison and cause more drama. I couldn’t shake the nausea that I’d been feeling for days, and I was praying that it had nothing to do with a pregnancy, but a little voice in the back of my head was whispering things I didn’t want to hear.

  “Thank you for being so sweet. I never imagined something like that would ever happen to me. I’ve had a few friends who’ve had bad experiences, but somehow I thought I was immune. Just goes to show we can never take our safety for granted.”

  “I wish I could undo it, take it away from you. But since I can’t, I want you to know that it doesn’t change the way I feel about you or how I see you. You are the most beautiful woman on earth to me, and nothing is going to change that.”

  The gentle but passionate way he kissed me proved that he meant every word. I held on to how good he made me feel, pushing away negative thoughts and choosing to believe that everything was going to be okay.

  Chapter 49 — Harrison

  As soon as the driver dropped us in front of my apartment building, I took her up and ran a bath. I poured bubble bath under the running tap and swished my hand in the water to make more foam.

  Eva stood in the doorway watching me, her arms folded over her chest in a protective stance. I had to get her to relax and trust that she was finally safe again.

  “I’ve had a few of your boxes marked ‘clothing’ brought here. Your apartment has been closed off by the police for investigation, but I managed to get a few cartons out after they were checked and cleared.”

  The blood had drained from her face, and her hand covered her mouth. “Oh God, I never want to go to that apartment again. All I have are bad memories.”

  With a few long strides, I went to her and pulled her into my arms. “There’s no need for that, sweetheart. Savage and I will handle everything. Now that I’ve resigned, I have to get him to help me, but we can trust him.”

  “You resigned?” Her eyes were wide. “But you love your job.”

  “I did. Not anymore. So I’m completely at your service until I figure out the next step.”

  “Wow, I never saw that coming. Everyone always talks about how you’re married to your career.”

  I chuckled. “I’d much rather be married to you. Plus I’d rather have you fuck me than the system.”

  Eva laughed out loud. Pleased that I’d been able to take the edge off and make her laugh, I kissed her neck. “Baby, I’ve missed you so fucking much.”

  She played along. “Oh yeah, mister? How much?”

  As much as I was trying to lighten the mood and make her feel at ease, this was serious stuff. “More than you will ever know. I think I’m obsessed with you. I can’t think of anything else.” I lifted her off the ground and carried her toward the bath. “It feels so fucking good to have you in my arms again.”

  “It’s so good to be here. You have no idea.”

  I smiled at her as I set her back on her feet and closed the taps. Copious amounts of foam sat near the brim of the bath and the room smelled of cedarwood and pine cones. “I have some idea. The place is so fucking empty when you’re gone.”

  I took hold of the hem of her shirt. “Lift your arms, baby.” She followed my orders without protest. I pulled the shirt over her head in one smooth move. Next was the skirt. I reached around her back and pulled down the zipper. It fell to the floor and she stepped out of it.

  I sucked in a breath as my eyes feasted on her body. Even in the plain cotton underwear Sofia had brought to her, she looked sexy as fuck, and I wanted to eat her alive. But I had to go slow or risk her clamming up on me.

  Slipping the bra off her shoulders, she let it drop to the floor. Then she stepped out of her panties. A fine dusting of dark hair covered her normally bare and smooth pussy. My eyes nearly popped out of my head, because it was more erotic than anything I’d ever seen and was definitely my new favorite.

  I pulled my shirt over my head and toed my shoes off. Eva watched me with an appreciative smile on her lips. Next was my pants and underwear. My stiff cock sprung free, and I loved watching Eva swallow hard and lick her lips as her eyes stayed glued to my cock.

  “Like what you see, baby?” I asked with a soft chuckle.

  “Hmmm,” she hummed. “I missed your cock.” She reached out and took my heavy tool in her palm, rubbing the ooze of pre-cum into the tip with her thumb. I groaned. This was what I called bliss.

  “You missed my cock? Fuck, you make me jealous of my own dick.”

  Falling to her knees, she licked around the rim before sucking and kissing along the length of my erection. I held the back of her head, careful not to force my whole dick down her throat like I wanted to. Reaching up, she cupped my balls in her hands, weighing them before she rolled them gently in her palm. Holy hell. Besides using my own fucking hand to images of Eva, I hadn’t had a decent orgasm since the last time I’d fucked her. My balls were full and ready to explode.

  “If you don’t want my cum down your throat, you should stop now.”

  She stopped what she was doing and looked up at me through heavy lashes that were wet with tears. “I want you to fuck me so hard that I forget my own name, and then I want you to mark me in every possible way so that no one can ever mistake that I belong to you.”

  Fuck. Those were strong words.

  Eva needed me to own her, to take her and possess her. I knew instinctively that was the only way she’d get rid of Parker and what he’d done to her. But more than that, she was doing it for me. Fuck, I loved this woman so much my heart wanted to burst.

  “Suck my dick, baby,” I said with a hoarse voice, as I held the tip against her lips. She opened her mouth wide and took me to the back of her throat. My cock pulsed a few times and she curled her tongue around the tip, sucking me until I felt the pressure build to the limit.

  She pulled her mouth from my dick with a pop. “Cum all over me, please sir,” she said in a voice so sexy yet submissive that I sucked in a harsh breath.

  I took my cock in my palm and tugged while she watched. She licked her lips and moaned softly while tweaking and rolling her nipples between her fingers.

  “Touch your pussy, baby,” I ordered.

  She spread her legs wide and sat back on he
r haunches. The aroma of her sex filled the room. Jesus, she must be fucking dripping.

  “I need a taste, baby. Feed me.”

  Her fingers went between her thighs and her eyes closed for a moment as she rubbed her clit. My movements sped up as I tugged harder and faster at my cock.

  She reached up and held two wet and glistening fingers to me. I sniffed hard—this was the drug I craved. I sucked her fingers into my mouth and let out a guttural groan as my warm cum squirted over her face and mouth and dripped down her chest and tits.

  “Fuck,” I yelled. Nothing I’d ever seen was sexier than watching her lick my cum off her lips and swallow with a sexy-as-sin smile on her lips. She was an angel and a devil all rolled into one.

  I fell to my knees and reached for her tits, rubbing my cum into her skin before leaning forward and sucking a nipple into my mouth. The taste of me on her drove me wild, and I had to have more of her.

  Lying back on the cool tiles, I rasped, “Sit on my face, baby. I need to eat you.”

  She crawled toward me and spread her legs wide above my head. I pulled her hips lower until I had her pussy in my mouth.

  “Ride my face,” I ordered as I slapped her ass.

  She nearly smothered me with her pussy as she rode my face. Her fingers tangled in my hair and pulled so hard at the strands that I wanted to scream.

  I’d forgotten just how sweet and musky my girl’s pussy tasted. I flicked my tongue inside her, which made her moan and whimper.

  “Ride my cock, Eva,” I commanded just as I sensed that she was about to come.

  “Yes, sir,” she said with a husky voice as she straddled my hips. She leaned forward and sucked my cock again before rubbing the tip against her slick and wet pussy. Lifting herself up, she impaled herself on my dick as she slammed down on my poor balls.

  I was afraid of breaking Eva, but she didn’t share the same sentiment. Her tits jiggled in my face as she rode my cock to orgasm.

  “Harrison,” she screamed. “Oh God, baby.”