Bee releases my cock with a pop, and I hold back a groan at the loss. She crawls up my body and straddles my thighs, smiling as she braces her hands on my chest.
“I want to kiss you, but it hurts to bend over,” she admits sheepishly.
I frown, realising that she was in pain while I was enjoying my blowjob.
“Don’t be angry,” she whispers. “I’ve missed you, and I wanted to blow you. I didn’t realise how uncomfortable it would be. But this”—she lifts her hips and slides down my cock, taking me deep and smiling at me—“I can do with your help.”
“Jesus, Bee.” I squeeze my eyes shut as I try not to come before her. Settling my hands on her hips, I help her move.
“Yes,” she sighs as she rocks her hips. “Just like that. I’ve missed this Cop. I’ve missed you. I need this.”
I’ll never deny Bee anything, and she knows it. Gripping her hips, I use my thighs to power up into her. Her pussy grips my cock, and I know she’s not far off. But she needs more to find her release.
“Look at me, Bee,” I order. When her eyes meet mine, I say, “Use your fingers. Work your clit for me, baby.”
Bee whimpers low in her throat at my growled order and does as I ask.
“Fuck,” I grit out as she clenches around my cock with a cry that has me following not long after.
We both pant as we come down, a fine sheen of sweat covering us. Curling up, I enfold her in my arms, pressing my forehead to her shoulder as we breathe deeply. A happy rumble leaves me as Bee tunnels her fingers into my hair, gently rasping her fingernails against my scalp.
“Love you, Copper. Thank you for not giving up on me.”
Lifting my head, I cup her cheeks. “I’ll never give up on you, Bee. That’s one thing you never have to worry about. We’re a team, you and me. From the start, that’s what we’ve been, and that’s what we’ll always be. I knew you were mine before I met you, and I vowed I’d do anything to make you see yourself the way I did. It didn’t take me long to fall for you. You’re exactly the type of woman that’s kryptonite to a Tin man. That you learned to love me… well, that was my prize.”
“God, Cop,” Bee whispers. “You’re way too good for a woman like me. But now I’ve got you, I’m not letting you go.”
I snort. “Like I’d ever let you get away.”
Bee squeezes me, letting out a small sigh. “I’m happy, Cop. It’s a strange feeling. But even with all the shit swirling around us, I’m happy.”
“That’s good, baby. If anyone deserves to be happy, it’s you. Now, how about we shower and get this over with so you can continue to build on your happy.”
“Okay.”
I lift her off me. My gaze never leaves her as she hurries into the bathroom. I hate that she’s still covered in bruises, but I’m also glad she’s safe and back with me.
“You coming?” Bee calls.
“Yeah, Spice. I’m coming.”
CHAPTER 27
NICKEL
It’s been a long few days. Hell, it’s been a long few weeks. We’ve been working hard to shut down the traffickers, but they keep turning up like bad pennies. For every operation we shut down, another ten pop up. I’ve never understood how people can treat other humans the way they do. It makes me sick to my stomach every time I see the hurt and devastation in the eyes of the people we save. The utter depravity we’ve seen turns my stomach.
And when you learn that the ones you’re targeting are only a drop in the ocean, it makes it even worse. We knew, though, what opening a Chapter here would entail. We were warned,and we went into it with our eyes wide open. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect us, especially when we see the damage they’ve inflicted on one of our own.
We found a restaurant not far from the motel where we spent the day. I shared a room with Bolt, who spent an hour talking on the phone to Jeanie. As I listened to their conversation, it hit home how much our family had to lose if this all went pear-shaped.
I keep an eye on my brothers now as they finish eating. I can’t deny that my brothers have all chosen women well-suited for this life. Thea, with her expertise in explosives, weapons, and drone operations. Jeanie, with her family connections, take-no-shit-and-let’s-blow-everything-up attitude. And Copper, who’s found himself a woman deadlier than he is, with a brain for business and numbers. Even though she was undercover while Beau was in charge of our accounts, I know she continued to work because he showed me the changes she made. I’m not a jealous man, but I hope to fuck my woman will fit right in with my family as seamlessly as their Old Ladies have if I’m ever lucky enough to find one.
The chairs' scraping brings my attention back to the moment. Everyone has finished their meal and is preparing to leave.
“Are you okay?” a soft voice asks.
I turn to look at my newest sister-in-law, seeing the concern in her eyes.
