Badge of Honor [The Town of Pearl 9] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever)

by Dixie Lynn Dwyer

  “We don’t really date. I had a girlfriend for a while but things didn’t work out,” he shared with her and she sensed the upset in his tone.

  “She hurt you?” she asked as she slowed down and looked over to her side at him. They were keeping a decent pace and were now on flat terrain.

  “I guess you could say that.”

  “So tell me about it. Is it why this whole ménage thing interests you? Or is that just a fantasy for you guys?” she asked him.

  “A ménage relationship isn’t something to take lightly. It has deep meaning in this town and with the people who truly understand this type of relationship,” he replied on the defensive.

  “I’m sorry. I guess the idea puts me on edge. I’m not putting it down. It’s just that I don’t know much about these types of relationships. I had one friend back in New York who is involved with two men. She seems very happy.”

  “You never considered it?”

  She chuckled.

  “Me? Shit, relationships never seemed to last with me. I kind of gave up on meeting someone.”

  “Really? Why is that?”

  She stopped jogging and looked at him.

  “Honestly, from my experience, it seemed that the guys I dated tried to act like my job, my independent attitude, meant they were inferior to me. At first they liked the idea of dating a female cop. But eventually it bothered them. Especially when I showed up for a date with a black eye, or had to cancel a date because I made an arrest or had to get stitches.” She chuckled. “Men don’t like to feel inferior,” she added.

  “Maybe it was the type of men you dated. Ever been with a military man?” he asked as he stepped closer and placed his hands on her hips. She shook her head. How was she supposed to respond to that?

  It was too intimate. Too intense to think about having sex with Gus or with the others, never mind all of them. She felt her cheeks grow warm and she pulled away.

  “What happened with your last girlfriend? The one that hurt you?” she asked him.

  Gus squinted his eyes then licked his lower lip. It was obviously a touchy subject.

  “If you don’t feel comfortable telling me about it…”

  “No, it’s not that. I guess it’s my ego that is still a little affected.”

  “What this woman do? Cheat on you?” she asked.

  He snorted. “Exactly.”

  “No way. On you?” she asked, sincerely shocked. Then she looked him over. The man was exquisite from head to toe.

  “Yeah. Why do you find that hard to believe?”

  “Gus, you’re gorgeous. You have a great body, and you’re a SEAL. What woman in her right mind would cheat on someone like you?”

  “Beth, and she got pregnant with the guy’s kid.”

  “Oh man, that is terrible. But hey, at least you didn’t marry her, and start your own family with her. Things could have been worse.”

  “They did get worse,” he said and lowered his head then looked away toward the woods. She could tell he was obviously affected by what happened.

  “It didn’t end there did it?” she asked.

  “No. She was pregnant with the baby and her boyfriend beat her. She nearly miscarried.”

  Lauren was shocked.

  “That’s terrible. Did she press charges?”

  He shook his head. “I went to see her in the hospital because I heard she had an accident. Turns out he hit her often. You know, typical abusive relationship. But when I saw the bruises, her bloody lip, battered skin, and then round belly, I was so angry. The son of a bitch walked into the room all pompous and smiling holding a bouquet of flowers. One thing led to another and…”

  “And what happened?”

  “I kind of beat the shit out of him. Almost got arrested and charged with assault. Well, attempted murder, actually. At least that’s what his lawyer started pushing for in court.”

  “Oh God, Gus, that must have been terrible. You obviously didn’t serve any time.” She watched him, could see the emotions scattering across his face and in his eyes. He was sincerely upset about what happened.

  He stepped closer and held her gaze.

  “Mace saved me from killing the bastard that day. Wyatt had some friends look into Beth’s boyfriend and found out he had some outstanding warrants and a few charges against him for assault that seemed to disappear. His attorney wasn’t on the up and up, and well it was a game of who had more shit on who. I came out on top. Just barely.”

  He caressed her arms and she looked up into his dark brown eyes.

  “I’m not a violent man, Lauren. I just don’t believe a woman should be manhandled and treated badly. I had strong feelings for Beth when that happened.” He ran his fingers along her neck to her chin and she felt herself drawn into his voice, his eyes, and everything that attracted her to Gus.

  “And do you still have strong feelings for Beth now?” she asked. He squinted his eyes as if shocked she asked him that and she felt guilty. She didn’t know why she asked. Maybe it was that jealousy thing again?

  He shook his head and stepped closer, his body against hers.

  “Haven’t thought about her in in over a year’s time. I thought I knew what love was. What it was like to know that someone was made for me and me made for them. Although I never considered being a father, raising a family and living the life out here on the land in Pearl, I have to say that when I look into your eyes, I feel all of that. I want all of that with you and my brothers-in-arms.”

  “Gus.” She was shocked by his confession, and also touched, aroused, interested. But how could she be? How could they want those things with her when she was going to die?

  A lone tear rolled down her cheek. It shocked her. She wasn’t the crying type, and never had been. But the depth of his confession and her current state of mind and situation made her feel so badly that this just wasn’t going to be possible.

  “Lauren.” He cupped her cheeks and wiped away the remnants of the tear. “Talk to me. Tell me what you’re thinking. Tell me if you feel what my team and I feel for you. What just went through your head right now when I expressed wanting those things from you and wanting to pursue a relationship, a committed one with you.”

  She was shaking and she felt the tightness in her chest, the anxiety of showing her vulnerability, the weakness to Gus, to the others, to herself.

  “I’m going to die.”

  * * * *

  Gus saw the fear, the sadness in her eyes as she expressed her fears to him. He pulled her into his arms and hugged her tight. She didn’t cry. She didn’t sob. She was so strong, so empowered and capable, but to be marked for death and to believe your life was over was overwhelming. He ran his hands along her curves and held her against him. She was toned and shapely, but also feminine and sexy. He wanted to find the words, the actions that could make her see and know that she wasn’t going to die. He wouldn’t let that happen and nor would his team.

  He pulled back and cupped her cheeks between his hands.

  “You are not going to die. I am going to protect you and so are the others.” She shook her head.

  “Don’t make me promises you can’t keep, Gus. Don’t lie to me. I know how this works. I’ve investigated execution-style homicides. Murders where the signature of a gang, an organization, was left so the people would fear them. I killed their main leader. I killed eight of their main men. My undercover operation basically weakened, nearly destroyed their entire operation. I’m as good as dead and you know it.”

  He shook his head.

  “You’re wrong. You’re not going to die. Not with five SEALs and a town filled with people willing and ready to protect you. I promise you, Lauren. I will not let them get to you.”

  He pulled her closer and kissed her deeply. He poured all his emotions, his fears and anger at her situation, into that kiss and let them go. He found himself lifting her up into his arms and moving her toward a large tree. He pressed her against it, ravaged her mouth, and ran his hands under he
r shirt to her breasts. He cupped one and devoured her moans as she thrust her body against him.

  She pulled from his mouth. “Gus. Oh God, Gus, we should stop.”

  “Fuck no. I want you. My team wants you and you want us. Don’t deny it, baby. Don’t you fucking lie to me, to us.”

  He kissed her again and then lowered her feet to the ground so he could maneuver his hand down her shorts. He cupped her pussy and she pulled from his mouth.

  “Gus!” she exclaimed as he held her gaze, locating her clit with his finger before he plunged that finger up into her cunt.

  She gripped his arms and he kissed her again. He thrust his fingers into her. In and out, in and out. Her juices covered his fingers.

  “I want more. I want all of you. I want to sink my cock, a cock you make so fucking hard, into this tight, wet pussy. Tell me you want that. Tell me you want me inside of you.”

  “Yes, oh God yes, Gus. I do. I want so badly it aches. But I’m…I’m.”

  “What? Tell me,” he said to her and continued to thrust his fingers.

  She tightened up and she came as she confessed, “I’m afraid.” She moaned and shook against him.

  He eased his fingers from her cunt and lifted her up into his arms and hugged her tight.

  “Don’t be afraid, baby. I’ve got you. Always, Lauren. Always know that I’ve got your back and so do the others.”

  * * * *

  Harper knew something was up the moment he saw Gus and Lauren enter the house holding hands. They didn’t say a word and she looked emotional. Gus gave him a quick nod with his head indicating for Harper to follow them. Harper did immediately. His heart raced, his mind wondering what had happened in the woods on their run and why he felt like Gus had the opportunity to kiss Lauren.

  The moment they were in Lauren’s room, and Gus led her to the large bathroom with the walk-in shower, Harper knew things were about to change.

  He watched as Gus pressed Lauren against the counter and kissed her softly. He felt his chest tighten and the concern that she might push him away overpower all thoughts. But then Lauren reached up and ran her hands up Gus’s chest and kissed him back.

  His cock hardened in his jeans.

  “Let’s take care of our woman,” Gus whispered after pulling slowly from her lips.

  Harper stepped closer. Lauren turned to look at him shyly.

  “Don’t be afraid. We’ll never hurt you,” he told her and then ran his fingers along her jaw, gripped her chin, and leaned forward to kiss her.

  Gus removed his shirt.

  She tasted so sweet. Her lips full from Gus’s kisses, and the thought aroused Harper more.

  “You’re okay? You want this?” he found himself asking and prayed profusely she didn’t say no.

  “Yes, Harper. I don’t want to be afraid anymore. I don’t want to worry about the price on my head or anything that might happen. I just want to feel safe and protected. I’m tired, Harper. Tired of being scared and feeling out of control and unsafe.”

  “But you are safe. Here with all of us is the safest place you could be.” They all turned to the sound of Galvin’s voice. He stepped through the large open doorway. Orin and Mace followed.

  “We’ve got you. Let go and let us take care of you, baby,” Gus told her then reached for the hem of her shirt. “Arms up, doll,” he whispered and Harper licked his lips as Gus removed her shirt. She stood in her shorts and sports bra, her abundant breasts stuffed into the spandex, causing a deep cleavage. Then Harper’s eyes went to the scars from the gunshot wounds.

  Gus ran a finger over the one by her collarbone and shoulder. He leaned forward and kissed the uneven skin.

  She closed her eyes and gripped the counter behind her.

  Harper reached for her shorts and slowly pushed them down.

  The others gathered around her. They all seemed to absorb her body, her beauty, and the remnants of her profession. A scar by her rib, long, light pink, and older. Her file said she had been attacked, along with her partner, but survived the knife attack. They saw the bullet wound to her ribs and the one to her thigh. Orin stepped up, knelt down before her naked body, and licked along her thigh and over the wound.

  She gripped his hair and head then held onto Harper’s gaze.

  “You’re gorgeous, Lauren. Scars and all.”

  Her cheeks changed to a rosy red color, indicating his words touched her. Galvin stepped closer and cupped her cheek.

  “I can’t wait to explore every inch of this body. You’re stunning and sexy. We’re going to make you officially ours, right now.” He leaned closer and kissed her lips. She stepped into his embrace and hugged him.

  “Harper, start the shower for us,” Gus said as he undressed the rest of the way. Mace walked behind Lauren and kissed her shoulder then unclipped the bra she wore. Galvin stepped back and looked at her breasts.

  Harper started the shower and then looked at his team. They all appeared hungry, wanton, but also controlled. They were all hard, rough men, but it seemed they understood that Lauren needed them to be compassionate and to take their time.

  “You enjoy your time with Harper and Gus. Orin, Mace, and I will be waiting in the bedroom. Waiting to make love to you next. Waiting to get a closer look at that sexy tattoo. Okay?” Galvin asked her and she nodded her head. He gave her lips another sweet, soft kiss and then they walked out of the bathroom, leaving Lauren with Gus and Harper.

  * * * *

  Lauren accepted Gus’s hand as he helped her into the shower. Behind her Harper finished undressing and she couldn’t seem to wait for him to be in there with her, too. It was so strange how comfortable she felt with all five men. They were all nearly fully clothed and there she was naked and aroused before them like some offering and feast.

  The thought made her pussy spasm as Gus turned her around to face the water, and to let the multiple showerheads cascade over and around her. The heads of the shower were everywhere hitting her most intimate parts and arousing her even more.

  She moaned softly as Gus spread her thighs and stepped against her, his long, thick cock between her ass cheeks.

  “You’re gorgeous, Lauren. So fucking beautiful,” he said and then began to wash her hair and massage her scalp. It felt wonderful.

  She closed her eyes and allowed the soap to rinse from her hair when she felt the washcloth, soft and soapy against her breasts, and Harper squatting down in front of her. His lips touched her belly, her ribs, and the scarring she had. His hands, combined with Gus’s as they explored her body, lathering up soap and massaging it into her aroused skin, was overwhelming.

  “Oh God I can’t take it. I need more.”

  “We’ll give you more. We’ll give you all of us,” Harper said as he stroked a finger between her pussy lips and then pressed upward.

  Lauren gasped and then began to lift and lower over his fingers, riding them.

  Behind her Gus massaged her ass cheeks and then licked and nibbled against her skin from her neck, down her back to between her ass cheeks.

  “I love this tattoo. It’s feminine and sexy, just like you.” He said then kissed along her lower back and hip.

  “Are you on the pill or do we need protection?”

  “I’m on the pill.” She moaned and then gasped as Gus licked along her anus.

  “Oh, Gus, that feels so good.”

  He leaned against her.

  “That’s great, because I’m going to explore this ass while Harper fucks that tight, wet pussy, baby. Tonight you’re all ours.” She felt the tip of his finger push against her puckered hole and she widened her thighs and gave him access to her ass. Harper pulled his fingers from her cunt and then she felt Gus’s fingers thrust over her cream and up into her pussy then back over the puckered hole and into her ass.

  “Gus!” she yelled out and Harper cupped her cheeks and kissed her as Gus used his finger to fuck her ass. Harper lifted her up and against him. She used her leg muscles to lock around him and then suddenly Ha
rper was lifting her higher. She felt the thick, bulbous head of his cock against her leaking pussy and she took him in. Inch by inch she moaned and gasped, instantly full with his cock halfway in her cunt and Gus’s finger stroking into her ass.

  It was wild and erotic.

  “That’s it, baby. Fuck you’re a wild one aren’t you? You like a cock in your pussy and one in your ass?” Harper asked her.

  “Yes. Oh God I never, but damn, Gus, it feels so strange and wild,” she confessed as she gripped Harper’s shoulders and began to ride him, lifting up and down.

  She was losing control and shaking as Harper fucked her harder, faster, and behind her Gus thrust his finger in and out of her ass as he suckled her skin and talked dirty to her.

  “I’m going to fuck this ass good tonight. We’re all going to have a chance to fuck this ass and this sexy cunt of yours. We’ve been waiting, baby. Watching this tight ass in those sexy spandex pants of yours, never mind the short shorts. You’re toned, muscular, and fucking hot. You ready to get fucked in every hole? You ready for a cock in that sexy mouth?” Gus chanted then used his other hand to cup her cheek and then press his finger into her mouth. She was so aroused, so turned on by the picture he was describing that she sucked his finger like it was a cock. She thrust up and down onto Harper’s cock and then moaned as she came.

  Harper thrust upward and moaned aloud as he shot his seed into her womb and then Gus pulled his finger from her ass and slapped it hard, the water making it sting and causing more juice to flow from her cunt.

  She hugged Harper and both men kissed her everywhere.

  * * * *

  “I need her. I fucking need her right now,” Gus expressed and Harper slowly pulled from her cunt and then set her feet down on the tiled shower floor.

  He kissed her lips and then stepped aside.

  Lauren went to turn around to face Gus but he pressed her palms against the wall and tapped them indicating for her to keep them there. She understood as she moaned his name and then widened her thighs and spread her legs a little wider.