Brakes off, I thrust, piston, driving into a spot that makes her wild.
Seconds later, her inner muscles flutter. “Oh, oh God. Yesss.”
This second release sends sparks of lightning down my spine. When the electricity hits my balls, fluids shoot forth.
Sweeeet.
We agreed this was sex only, but holy shit—I’ve never felt so connected in my life.
While we float back to earth, the same polite voice as earlier resurfaces with a gentle knock. “Mr. Gurion. Are you alright in there? Did you fall?”
If she only knew how fast and how far I have tumbled for the gorgeous, brave border guard, she’d probably keep me another night—examine my head. Hell, I’ve jumped from planes at less velocity. This is nuts.
After putting a pillow over the face of my giggling lover, I yank on the johnny, then shout, “Ah, yes. Sorry. I fell asleep. Give me a sec.”
Still laughing, Kelly rolls out from under the covers. She snatches her clothes before padding her bare feet to the bathroom. As she clicks the door closed, the administrator steps inside, glancing around the room. I school my face into something neutral while my pulse hammers in my ears.
“Glad you’re awake. Here’s your paperwork. Let me know if you have any questions.” The moment she leaves, my gorgeous lover peeks out, eyes twinkling.
Grinning, she sprints across the room and hops onto the bed. “I texted my brother. He’s going to bring you something to wear. A warm coat, too. He also poured dry gas into your tank. Your SUV started right up.”
Relief rushes through me as my thoughts shift. “What about your daughter?”
Expression dark, the momma bear hesitates. An instant later, she shakes it off. “Kade said not to worry. I trust him.”
I’d question her further, but a wave of exhaustion washes over me. No Marvel Comic here, my burnt back throbs in tempo to my headache. As I lay back on the pillow, the nurse pops her head in. Apparently, I still need a doctor’s final blessing. Because he’s busy elsewhere, we give up waiting.
Following a short snooze, we wake to a firm rap on the door. While Kelly stirs, in walks her brother carrying a coffee tray and a paper bag.
“Hey sis.” His eyes widen, but if he is bothered by us squeezed together in the tiny hospital bed, he doesn’t say so.
His gaze shifts to me as he extends a hand. “Thanks for saving my sister.”
Grunting, I return his solid grip. Like the hypocrite I am, I snatch the clothes he brought and bring them into the bathroom where I gasp for air. I don’t deserve his gratitude. Hell, if it weren’t for me, she wouldn’t’ve been targeted.
By the time we’ve recapped the night’s events, the doctor finally arrives. A brief conversation later, I get the green light.
Oorah, I can leave.Shrugging into the borrowed outer gear, I shadow the O’Malleys to the parking lot.
On the interstate, one eye on the rearview mirror, his shoulders lower. “Should be home in a little over an hour.”
During the long trip from Burlington, my mind refuses to settle. Clearly someone has targeted not only me, but Kelly.
All on the same page, when we arrive at her house, we extract our weapons.
“I’ll sweep the interior. You guys check the perimeter.” Gun forward, Kade cracks open the front door, switching on the outside lights.
Snow crunching beneath my boots, flashlight out, I search for footprints under the windows. Finding nothing, I return to the siblings.
“All clear?” When the protective sibling glances at me, I nod.
Kissing his sister’s cheek, he bobs his head. “I have to get back. Phone me if you need anything.”
As he backs out of the driveway, my woman holsters her weapon.
I need her to know that what happened earlier was no mistake. No words come to me, so I tell her with my kiss.
When we come up for air, I squeeze her behind. “I’ll be right outside. I gotta make a call.”
