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by Rose Smith


  Nalani drove to the airport.

  “Goodbye, my man. Thanks again for all your help,” Gage told Wolf after helping him with their luggage.

  “Anytime, my man. You take good care of Nalani.”

  “I will.” The two SEALs shook hands.

  Tears flowed once again between Nalani and Caroline.

  “Let’s keep in touch this time,” said Caroline.

  “Yes, let’s,” said Nalani. They hugged. Then Nalani hugged Matthew and Gage hugged Caroline.

  “Take good care of my friend,” said Caroline.

  Smiling down at her, Gage said, “you got it.”

  Gage and Nalani waved bye to their friends, and Gage said, “Mahalo,” while Nalani put her hand over her heart.

  Caroline and Matthew put their hands over their hearts and said, “Mahalo.”

  For the next few weeks, Nalani, Mikey and Gage took Shredder to his classes. Shredder began to loosen up and become more comfortable around other dogs and he and Mikey became almost inseparable.

  One night, after fixing dinner for Gage to thank him for helping with Shredder she explained why she’d decided to adopt Mikey. As she began crying, he found himself putting his arms around her as they sat on the couch together. Since it was late, Mikey was already sleeping.

  After a while, Gage asked Nalani if she was ready to go to bed.

  “Yes,” she said.

  He scooped her up and his secure arms.

  “Where’s your bedroom?” She pointed.

  He took her to her bed and let her stretch out. He put her blanket over her and asked, “Can I lie down beside you? I just want to hold you.”

  “Yes, I don’t want you to go.”

  He held her for a long time before he spoke. He spoke very softly. “I think what you’re doing with Mikey is very brave. My dad was in the military when he slept with my mother. She was a Native woman. He didn’t even know she had me until I was about 4 years old and my mother tracked him down. My aunt, his sister, helped raise me.

  “Once when I was a teenager and I was feeling my Cheerios, I had a big fight with my dad. My aunt told me something about him he’d never told me. When I was about 5 years old, my father visited me at the reservation. My mom and her sister were heavy drinkers. One day when they got drunk, my dad heard my aunt call me her little ‘niglet.’ My mom giggled when she said it.

  “My aunt told me that my dad scooped me up and took me home with him that same day. He kept paying my mom child support so she wouldn’t fight to keep me. Nalani, I want you to think of me whenever you wonder if you did the right thing for Mikey.

  “You’ve done something special for him. You’ve saved him from a lifetime of pain. From a very young age, I knew I was different from everyone else on the reservation.

  “After my aunt told me that, I realized how much my father had sacrificed to raise me. He was strict with me not because he didn’t love me—it was because he loved me so much. I’m the man I am today because of him. And because like you’re doing for Mikey, he had the courage to rescue me from an abusive situation.”

  The tears she shed were for the hurt she felt for Mikey and for the four-year-old Gage. She looked up at Gage and kissed him. “Thank you for sharing that.” He softly kissed her back, then he began kissing away her tears.

  Once they stopped flowing she said, “I know you said you wanted to hold me, but Gage—I’m ready for more.” She cradled his face and looking into his eyes told him, “I’m in love with you. I didn’t know it when I first met you—but I’ve been in love with you—for forever.”

  “I love you too, Nalani.” He pressed his full, sexy lips onto hers, kissing her deep. She raked her fingers through his thick, curly hair. He pulled the blanket back then he gently unbuttoned her top. He tenderly caressed her breasts with his warm hands. He bent and planted delicate kisses all over her neck and chest. Taking his time, he played with her nipples. They tingled and peaked under his feathery touch. She bent her legs, and he began caressing her creamy colored thighs. She writhed in delight. He motioned for her to raise her butt so he could remove her pants and panties. He sat there and looked at her curvy naked body for a few moments, savoring every inch.

  She pulled him to her and kissed his sumptuously full lips. They licked and explored each other. He stood and pulled off his shirt, then his pants. Then he got on top of her. She was wet went he entered. He did it slow and easy.

  He grabbed her butt-cheeks with his strong hands. She whimpered with delight which made him build into a faster rhythm. She bucked to match his movements.

  “Good Lord!” He cried. “You feel so damn good!” He suckled her neck then, as they were building into a frenzy of passion he covered her mouth with his. Their tongues went wild.

  After making love, they showered together then he lay with her until the Hilo turquoise sky rose, mixing with ribbons of pink and orange to signal the glorious dawning of a new day.

  After Gage left and Nalani was alone, she thought about the events that had brought her her new family. A brother she planned to adopt and raise as her own and a man who’d suffered the same pain from his mother and aunt as she’d suffered from her Aunt Lane.

  She said a silent thank you to the man she knew was responsible for bringing her this happiness. She knew somehow her father had given her the courage to protect Mikey. And she knew that this new family of hers Mikey, Shredder and Gage and even her mother who came to visit Mikey often, would be able to heal their wounds—together.

  Pronunciation Key

  Ainanani Place ~ i-naw-nah-knēē

  Brianna Kamehameha ~ Brianna ~ brēē ah nah ~ Kamehameha

  kah māy ha māy ha

  Casaus ~ cah sōw es

  Dr. Hekekia ~ heck ah key ah

  Furneaux ~ fur know

  Ionale ēē oh nah lay ~ Palikiko ~pal lēē kēy kōh

  Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo ~Naniloa ~ nah knēē low ah

  Hilo ~ hee lōw

  Haloe ~ howl lee

  Hanne Kamehameha ~ Hanne ~ ha knēē ~ Kamehameha

  kah māy ha māy ha

  Ikebana ~ icky bah nah

  Luau (lūū ow)

  Mahalo ~ mah hah lō

  maka maka ~ mah kah mah kah

  Makoa Koskos ~ ma kō ah ~ Koskos ~ cause kōs

  Nalani Yung ~ nah lah knēē ~ Yung ~ young

  Omaree ~ oh marr ree ~ Varela ~ varr rel ah

  About the Author

  Hi, I’m bestselling author Rose Smith. My latest novels include, Saving Satin, My Hired Husband, Flying Fawna and the upcoming Beyond the Silver Door. I live in New Mexico with my secret lover (aka hunky husband) of over 30 years.

  I blame my ongoing love affair on all the ‘research’ I’m ‘forced’ to do for my romance books. My wish for you is that you--like your favorite heroine, find the romance of your dreams. Here's to loving a lifetime's worth!

  Also by Rose Smith

  Flying Fawna (Magic, New Mexico Book 16)

  My Hired Husband

  Beast: Sexy Shifter Erotica

  Saving Satin (SEALs on Vacation books 1)

  There are many more books in this fan fiction world than listed here, for an up-to-date list go to www.AcesPress.com

  You can also visit our Amazon page at:

  http://www.amazon.com/author/operationalpha

  Special Forces: Operation Alpha World

  Christie Adams: Charity’s Heart

  Denise Agnew: Dangerous to Hold

  Shauna Allen: Awakening Aubrey

  Brynne Asher: Blackburn

  Linzi Baxter: Unlocking Dreams

  Jennifer Becker: Hiding Catherine

  Alice Bello: Shadowing Milly

  Heather Blair: Rescue Me

  Anna Blakely: Rescuing Gracelynn

  Amy Briggs: Saving Sarah

  Julia Bright: Saving Lorelei

  Victoria Bright: Surviving Savage

  Cara Carnes: Protecting Mari

  Kendra Mei Chailyn: Beast

 
Melissa Kay Clarke: Rescuing Annabeth

  Samantha A. Cole: Handling Haven

  Sue Coletta: Hacked

  Melissa Combs: Gallant

  Anne Conley: Redemption for Misty

  KaLyn Cooper: Rescuing Melina

  Liz Crowe: Marking Mariah

  Sarah Curtis: Securing the Odds

  Jordan Dane: Redemption for Avery

  Tarina Deaton: Found in the Lost

  KL Donn: Unraveling Love

  Riley Edwards: Protecting Olivia

  PJ Fiala: Defending Sophie

  Nicole Flockton: Protecting Maria

  Michele Gwynn: Rescuing Emma

  Casey Hagen: Shielding Nebraska

  EM Hayes: Gambling for Ashleigh

  Desiree Holt: Protecting Maddie

  Kathy Ivan: Saving Sarah

  Jesse Jacobson: Protecting Honor

  Silver James: Rescue Moon

  Becca Jameson: Saving Sofia

  Kate Kinsley: Protecting Ava

  Heather Long: Securing Arizona

  Gennita Low: No Protection

  Kirsten Lynn: Joining Forces for Jesse

  Margaret Madigan: Bang for the Buck

  Kimberly McGath: The Predecessor

  Rachel McNeely: The SEAL’s Surprise Baby

  KD Michaels: Saving Laura

  Wren Michaels: The Fox & The Hound

  Kat Mizera: Protecting Bobbi

  Mary B Moore: Force Protection

  LeTeisha Newton: Protecting Butterfly

  Angela Nicole: Protecting the Donna

  MJ Nightingale: Protecting Beauty

  Sarah O’Rourke: Saving Liberty

  Victoria Paige: Reclaiming Izabel

  Anne L. Parks: Mason

  Debra Parmley: Protecting Pippa

  Lainey Reese: Protecting New York

  TL Reeve and Michele Ryan: Extracting Mateo

  Elena M. Reyes: Keeping Ava

  Angela Rush: Charlotte

  Rose Smith: Saving Satin

  Jenika Snow: Protecting Lily

  Lynn St. James: SEAL’s Spitfire

  Dee Stewart: Conner

  Harley Stone: Rescuing Mercy

  Jen Talty: Burning Desire

  Megan Vernon: Protecting Us

  Police and Fire: Operation Alpha World

  Freya Barker: Burning for Autumn

  KaLyn Cooper: Justice for Gwen

  Aspen Drake: Sheltering Emma

  Deanndra Hall: Shelter for Sharla

  Barb Han: Kace

  CM Steele: Guarding Hope

  Reina Torres: Justice for Sloane

  Stacey Wilk: Stage Fright

  As you know, this book included at least one character from Susan Stoker’s books. To check out more, see below.

  SEAL of Protection: Legacy Series

  Securing Caite

  Securing Brenae (novella)

  Securing Sidney

  Securing Piper

  Securing Zoey (Jan 2020)

  Securing Avery (May 2020)

  Securing Kalee (Sept 2020)

  Delta Team Two Series

  Shielding Gillian (Apr 2020)

  Shielding Kinley (Aug 2020)

  Shielding Aspen (Oct 2020)

  Shielding Riley (TBA)

  Shielding Devyn (TBA)

  Shielding Ember (TBA)

  Shielding Sierra (TBA)

  Delta Force Heroes Series

  Rescuing Rayne (FREE!)

  Rescuing Aimee (novella)

  Rescuing Emily

  Rescuing Harley

  Marrying Emily (novella)

  Rescuing Kassie

  Rescuing Bryn

  Rescuing Casey

  Rescuing Sadie (novella)

  Rescuing Wendy

  Rescuing Mary

  Rescuing Macie (Novella)

  Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Series

  Justice for Mackenzie (FREE!)

  Justice for Mickie

  Justice for Corrie

  Justice for Laine (novella)

  Shelter for Elizabeth

  Justice for Boone

  Shelter for Adeline

  Shelter for Sophie

  Justice for Erin

  Justice for Milena

  Shelter for Blythe

  Justice for Hope

  Shelter for Quinn

  Shelter for Koren

  Shelter for Penelope

  SEAL of Protection Series

  Protecting Caroline (FREE!)

  Protecting Alabama

  Protecting Fiona

  Marrying Caroline (novella)

  Protecting Summer

  Protecting Cheyenne

  Protecting Jessyka

  Protecting Julie (novella)

  Protecting Melody

  Protecting the Future

  Protecting Kiera (novella)

  Protecting Alabama’s Kids (novella)

  Protecting Dakota

  New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Susan Stoker has a heart as big as the state of Tennessee where she lives, but this all American girl has also spent the last fourteen years living in Missouri, California, Colorado, Indiana, and Texas. She’s married to a retired Army man who now gets to follow her around the country.

  www.stokeraces.com

  www.AcesPress.com

  [email protected]

 

 

 


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