William deposited me in the back of a van and walked me through some breathing exercises until I could get a hold of my emotions. When I calmed down, I got a better look at my surroundings.
We were just outside the shipping yard, and Noah, Theo, Finn, and Archer were talking to various law officials. At least fifty cop cars were lined up with their lights flashing as law enforcement hauled people away in cuffs. William was wearing tactical gear with a beanie and a bulletproof vest. Handguns were strapped to his thighs.
He stroked the side of my cheek and kissed me softly before pulling me into a hug. “I’m sorry, love.”
“You’re sorry? You saved my life. And you killed...Are you okay?”
He pulled back and looked into my eyes. “He hasn’t been my brother for a very long time, and it was self-defense. I’m sorry I put your life at risk. This is what I was trying to avoid from the very beginning.”
I pulled away and gripped his wrists as his hands rested on top of my shoulders. “My whole life, I did everything right. I followed every rule, and I was miserable. The only time I ever felt alive has been with you, even your summer visits, however brief. Just being near you was enough for me.”
William’s eyes watered, and he was absorbing every word like they were a balm to his heart.
“We’re all in now,” I said firmly. “No going back. No regrets. I love you with all my heart.”
William crushed me against his chest and gave me, literally, the most breathtaking kiss. I was in a state of suspended animation, being held and loved by the man I’d loved all my life. He put everything into the kiss. All his love, his fears, his promises. I didn’t feel worthy. But I took it all and gave it right back.
Somebody cleared their throat, and William slowly ebbed his kisses into a slow rhythm until he gently pulled away.
Theo approached and gave me an approving smile. “Ever consider joining MI6, let me know.”
I shook my head. “I’m good.”
He chuckled, and William put me on his lap while Theo stitched me up.
“Caleb was in on it all along. I didn’t think he’d drug me in broad daylight. Lesson learned. How’d you find me?” I asked.
William stroked my arms as Theo wrapped mycuts. “I went looking for you at the inn but panicked when I couldn’t find you. Charlie saw you leaving the pub with Caleb, and it looked suspicious, so he let me know. I tracked Caleb down, and he told us everything.”
He held his cheek against mine from behind, giving me all his warmth. “The police were already planning a raid, but I expedited it. Just wish we got here sooner.”
I caressed his cheek, the scruff grazing against my soft palm. “Take me home.”
The guys dropped us back off at William’s cottage, and he continued to carry me. He brought me into the bathroom and ran the bath so I could wash the day away. Sitting at the edge of a bench near the tub, he beckoned me to stand between his open thighs. I complied, and he gently began removing my clothes.
I had a few bruises from the struggle, and William kissed each of them with sorrow, like he was apologizing for every hurt. He gingerly lifted my leg out of my jeans, being mindful of my wound. I stood naked before him, and he hung his head against my chest. I stroked his hair and lifted his shirt off his back, wanting to feel his warm skin against mine. He held me against his body like that for a while, each of us seeking a soothing comfort only the other could provide.
We needed to talk about all the trauma from today. But words would come later. All we needed now was to feel. To forget, even for just a little while.
William trailed kisses across my chest, leaning in to capture one of my nipples in his warm mouth. I sighed deeply and raked my nails across his scalp as he devoted all his attention to my breasts. I felt like putty in his hands as they roamed over my ass and kneaded me gently in rhythm with his kisses.
I mewled and straddled his lap so I could bend down and kiss him. It was messy and hungry. Our teeth clashed together as our tongues grappled for dominance. His cock hardened beneath me, and I ground my hips against him. His tactical pants were rough against my soft flesh, but I reveled in the friction.
William grunted and stood with me still wrapped around his waist. “I’m going to put you in the water now, love.”
“But I don’t want to stop.”
“We won’t.”
He lowered my aching body into the warm water. The heat made my skin tingle, but I welcomed the burn as it soothed my muscles. Steam rose in the air as I watched William remove the rest of his clothes and shoes. He was so beautiful. His body was a well-honed machine, and it was all mine.
I licked my lips, and he gave me his signature devilish grin as he walked toward the tub. His large cock bobbed against his stomach as he made his way to step in behind me, and I scooted forward. The tub was big enough to fit both of us comfortably, and I leaned back into his chest as his legs surrounded me under the water.
He trailed his calloused hands along the front of my body, massaging my shoulders and gently circling my nipples until he lightly tugged them. His length pressed against my ass, and I writhed closer to slide him between my cheeks. William let out a hiss and sucked at my neck, leaving marks of his own.
He continued playing with my nipple with one hand as he trailed the other down my stomach until he reached my slit. He ran his fingers through my lips, and I shivered at his touch. The water allowed him to glideeasily, and he circled my clit as I rolled my hips against his hard cock. He dipped two fingers in my entrance and pumped. I wrapped my hands around the back of his head, and he lightly bit down on my shoulder. Pressing against my G-spot, he relentlessly massaged it until I came hard and fast. My loud moans reverberated off the walls of the marble bathroom.
William spun me to face him, and I straddled his lap in the water as we kissed with reckless abandon. I took his hard length and guided it toward my opening, slowly sinking down. The feeling of the water and his cock thrusting inside me overrode my senses, and I leaned against his shoulder for support.
