Sacred Burial Grounds (An FBI Romance Thriller (book 2))

by Kelley, Morgan

  “If you all will just bear with me, I have a little present for my wife, and I’d like to give it to her in front of everyone here.”

  She didn’t know where he was going with it, but Callen was involved. He winked at her and was grinning. In fact, so were Wyler, and Timothy. Apparently, she was the only one not in on the secret surprise.

  “Before we moved back from the east, my wife had the crazy idea to go out and get my name tattooed on her back. It was the best gift anyone had ever given me. So, when my brother asked me what I wanted to do for my bachelor party, I knew exactly what needed to be done.”

  Elizabeth just put her hand over her mouth in surprise. “Ethan, you didn’t.”

  Blackhawk grinned wickedly. “As some of you know, I’m fond of tattoos, but the only tattoo I would never get was a person’s name or initials. I informed Elizabeth that only a crazy person tattooed that on their body.” He handed her the microphone and pulled his tunic off his body showing everyone there what he was extremely proud of now. Below the raven was her name in the same script across his entire midsection. “Not only is my wife completely crazy, but I decided to join her on that little journey and make it official.”

  Everyone began clapping.

  “I love you, Elizabeth, and I hope you see exactly what you mean to me.”

  “Ethan, I love it and you too!” She kissed him again, as they stood in the middle of everyone. There were cheers, clapping and war calls.

  When they broke the kiss the rest of her family moved forward. “If we may add something,” said the elder of the family. Timothy took the microphone and stared out at the people who attended his grandson and granddaughter’s wedding.

  “While the boys were growing up, I took a hard stance on them not marrying non-Natives. I believed that all outsiders were less than desirable to the Blackhawk name,” he said, turning to his newest member. “Elizabeth, you are a true blessing to this family, and when I’m asked how I feel about you, I no longer need to say a word, but just show them,” he said, rolling up his sleeve to show her.

  Elizabeth’s lip began quivering, as she looked at his forearm. Timothy now wore her initials in a heart.

  “Welcome Granddaughter,” he said, opening his arms for her. “I love you,” he said.

  There weren’t words for how she felt, as she crossed to him and went into his arms.

  Wyler stepped forward and took his turn. “Elizabeth, I haven’t always had the best relationship with my boys,” he said, into the microphone.

  Elizabeth looked over and she knew she was a goner. The Blackhawk men were going to completely undo her.

  “I firmly believe that the only reason I’ve been given a second chance is because of you. I’m eternally grateful that my son found you, and that you’re now giving me the chance to see my first grandson born.” Wyler Blackhawk handed his son the microphone and took off his shirt and faced her.

  Elizabeth felt the first tears start to fall. On his chest, over the healing scar from his bullet wound, was the same heart, and in it were her initials.

  Wyler opened his arms and grinned at his daughter-in-law. Elizabeth had saved his heart in more ways than one.

  She wiped her eyes, as she crossed to her husband’s father, going into his arms to be hugged by her surrogate dad.

  “I love you, Elizabeth,” he said, kissing her on the top of the head. “Welcome to our family and our tribe.”

  Elizabeth couldn’t speak.

  “I guess I’m next,” said Callen as he addressed the crowd.

  Elizabeth looked over at him and more tears fell.

  “Almost two decades ago, I made a colossal mistake with a woman. It damaged my relationship with my brother,” he said, staring into his brother’s eyes.

  This was not only for her but for him too.

  Blackhawk grinned reassuringly at Callen. All was more than forgiven in his heart.

  The brothers were back together once more.

  “Then before I know it, he returned and wasn’t alone. I thought for sure that the hole in our relationship was permanent. Then another woman came into our lives, but instead of tearing us apart, she gave us a second chance together. Elizabeth, you patched us up and gave me my brother back.” Whitefox smiled at her with nothing but complete love and adoration. This woman was his trusted friend, confidant and held his heart for the rest of his life. “In the process I found my best friend.”

  When she got through this she was going to kick all their asses for making her a hormonal, sniveling mess on her wedding day.

  Whitefox pulled off his shirt and turned his back to Elizabeth. On his shoulder was a heart with her initials. “In the time I’ve known her, Elizabeth has been protective, bossy, scary at times, and downright amazing. So Elizabeth, for returning my brother to me, I give you my back for the rest of our lives, and I will carry you with me forever.”

  Yeah, big ass kicking.

  Callen opened his arms and wrapped her in them. He whispered in her ear. “I love you, Lyzee, and always will. You mean everything to me. Thank you for coming into my life.”

  Elizabeth started sobbing at his words. “I love you too, Cal,” she sniffled.

  All four Blackhawk men surrounded her and housed her protectively in their embrace as the music started back up again.

  “I love each and every one of you,” she said, and she absolutely did. Then she continued once she was composed, “I don’t know if I should be surprised, appalled, or expect that the Blackhawk men are all practically naked at my dream wedding. Really boys?” she asked, laughing and wiping her eyes. “Somebody pinch me. This many sexy men in one place at one time should be illegal.”

  The men all began laughing, especially after she yelped when someone pinched her.

  “Callen! I didn't really mean that!”

  “What?” he feigned innocence, and then winked at his brother.

  Ethan couldn’t help but grin.

  “This is the best wedding a girl could ever have,” she said, feeling herself being scooped up in her husband’s arms.

  “Now if you all don’t mind, I think I’ll escape with my wife and start our wedding night early.” He looked at his grandfather. “What no mauling comment?”

  “Have at her, son,” he replied laughing. “I want lots of great-grandsons.”

  “Granddad!” she objected, laughing and blowing the three men kisses as her husband carried her away.

  They each waved, Callen blowing her a kiss in return.

  “Well Lyzee?” he asked, grinning.

  “This was the best wedding ever, Ethan!”

  It took him a few moments to notice why she had been adamant about choosing her own shoes. “You're wearing cowboy boots, Elizabeth?” he asked, laughing when he saw her feet. He should have known they’d be making an appearance. “And you were worried we were all half naked?”

  “That was just a show, Cowboy. I don’t get worried when there’s that much hotness around me. You Blackhawk men can get naked in my presence anytime. As for the boots, a girl needs to be comfortable on her wedding day. Besides no one saw my boots, everyone saw the four of you in varying degrees of nudity.”

  “Like there are people on this reservation that haven’t seen that before,” he added, laughing.

  The look said it all. “You want a wedding night, right?”

  Ethan Blackhawk decided to shut up and started kissing his wife, as he carried her to his car. They were going to sneak away and back to their house. He had plans for their wedding night, and they were going to make their first one seem tame.

  “I love you, Ethan Blackhawk,” she said breathlessly, after breaking the kiss.

  “I love you, Elizabeth Blackhawk,” he answered, and he absolutely did. “Thank you for making my life an adventure.”

  Elizabeth laughed. “You haven’t seen anything yet, Cowboy. I have a feeling the unpredictable is just around the corner.”

  Then she kissed him with everything she had, to kick off their
wedding night the right way.

  Not only had Ethan Blackhawk come home.

  But he brought home the love of his life and that made all the difference in the world.

  * * *

  Meanwhile…

  She lovingly prepared the body of her own true love. Wrapping it carefully, and placing it in the dark space beneath their bed. Now she could be close to her love, and they’d never be apart.

  On the day that she lost him there was a hole in her life. Now it was a matter of figuring out how to bring him back.

  Then it occurred to her.

  There were plenty of men in Red River. All it would take was finding the right ones, and then taking what she needed.

  Her true love wouldn’t mind. He would understand, since it was to help him come back to her.

  It was time to rebuild what she lost.

  How she missed him.

  But it was fine; soon he’d be whole again and in her arms, and then they could start all over again. It would be better this time.

  All that stood between their amazing reunion was time. Now she had plenty of that, and if anything she was a patient woman.

  She touched her head as the pain flooded her, and her mind started rebelling and fighting to regain control. Pushing down the thoughts, she focused on her true love.

  He was all that mattered- that and bringing him back.

  Maybe she could have another chance with her own

  true love.

  Dear Reader,

  By now, you’ve now you may have noticed there is something building between Ethan, Elizabeth and Callen. Normally, I don’t believe in warning a reader what is coming in the story, since I believe it is more fun to experience it while it unfolds, but unfortunately, there has been some flak for my story choices.

  If you’ve read the amazon reviews for True Love Lost and Deep Dark Mire, you know that it develops into a relationship of a sexual nature between the three.

  It is a gradual progression in the books.

  In the Native culture, and in other present day indigenous tribes all over the world, Polyandry is quite common. Natives for hundreds of years would have two braves ‘marry’ the same woman in order to assure that their offspring were cared for if one man was to die in battle. OFTEN, it was brothers.

  So, I’m not exactly doing something so cutting edge that it should shock people. I’m simply bringing it to light and giving you a glimpse into the past.

  I hope that you will finish reading the series to see the relationship unfold, blossom, and become something amazing to see. If not, I completely understand. That is why my other two series are straight single romances.

  I like to give everyone a choice.

  Everyone should have free will, so, here is your warning. Starting in book four- Deep Dark Mire, Elizabeth, Ethan and Callen will have a threesome. If that offends you, I apologize, and you should stop right here. If you become emotionally involved with the characters and will lose sleep over this, again, stop here. (Yes, believe it or not, it has happened and I’ve been emailed regarding it.) This is fiction and not meant to throw anyone off balance or emotionally upset you.

  Going forward, all three of their lives are about to change and hopefully, you will believe for the better, much like I do.

  Again, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to tell you this story.

  I hope you follow it for the full ride.

  I promise it to be fun, emotional and entertaining.

  Much Love, Mayhem and Murder,

  MK

  Coming Next: True Love Lost (book 3)

  Other books by Morgan Kelley:

  Stand Alone Romance/FBI thrillers

  The Junction

  Serial Sins

  Romance/FBI Thriller Series

  The Killing Times (book 1)

  Sacred Burial Grounds (book 2)

  True Love Lost (book 3)

  Deep Dark Mire (book 4)

  Fire Burns Hot (book 5)

  Darkness of Truth (book 6)

  Devil Hath Come (book 7)

  Consumed by Wrath (book 8) Feburary 2014

  Croft & Croft Romance Adventure Series

  Celestia is Falling (book 1)

  Vegas is Dying (book 2)

  Christmas is Killing (book 3)

  Love is Bleeding (book 4) Spring 2014

  The ‘Blood’ Series

  The Blood Betrayal

  The Blood Redemption

  The Blood Vengeance

  The Blood Retribution

  The Blood Seduction- Winter 2013

  The Littlemoon Investigations Series

  Blood Red Rage (book 1) January 2014

  Lost and Broken (book 2) summer 2014

  Please feel free to visit her at her website

  www.morgankelley.com, or visit her blog at

  www.morgankelley.blogspot.com

  XFX