by C Davis
“No, let them be. Benjamin won’t hurt Chloe.” Amber whispered to Jeff and led him away from the door.
Chloe ran her fingers through Benjamin’s hair humming a soft melody as he trembled in her arms. Benjamin may be her Master, but right now he needed her. It was her job as his submissive to make sure Master Benjamin was taken care of. Chloe had tears running down her face as she continued to sing to him.
“Chloe, help me.” Benjamin let a whimper out, clinging to her body.
“Ben! Wake up… please wake up.” Chloe said, cupping his face.
Benjamin opened his glossy eyes as she pressed her lips to his mouth. Benjamin sighed against her mouth and pulled away from the kiss, letting his forehead meet hers. “Thank you, my sweet little sub.”
“What was that about?” Chloe asked.
“I think it’s time to talk. I want to tell you about the night my parent’s died.”
Benjamin took a deep breath, a pain in his chest as he spoke. “Dad wanted to take me and mom out that night. He’d just won a big case and wanted to celebrate. We went to Maria’s, the new Mexican Restaurant that opened up. We had dinner and had the best time. Then, it began to storm, and we had to leave quickly.”
Benjamin choked, causing Chloe to cup his face. “You don’t have to finish. I don’t like to see you upset.”
Benjamin shook his head as a tear slipped down his face. “I have… I need to tell you. I want complete honesty between us. No secrets. As I was saying, it was pouring down rain when we got to the car. My mom begged him to wait it out, but my father wouldn’t listen. He was such a stubborn man. We started home, and they were arguing over how stubborn he was. Then, out of nowhere a small animal appeared in the road.” Benjamin sucked in a breath, “It was a cat running across the road. When he swerved to miss it, we made a hard right. The roads were too slippery and… and he hit a pothole. We slid into a ditch. There wasn’t enough time to…”
Chloe had tears running down her face as he went on. “It was too late to put on the brakes. Before I knew it, we collided with a tree faster than I could blink an eye. My-my dad wasn’t wearing his seat belt. As for my mom, she was on the passenger side where the most damage was. I was so scared. My dad went straight out the windshield and my mother died on impact. And the blood, oh god, there was so much blood.”
Benjamin buried his face in Chloe’s chest and cried in her arms. Chloe ran her hands down his back, soothing him as he mourned. He swallowed hard and looked up to her. “I tried to wake my mom, but it was too late. The worst part was I was trapped in the car scared out of my mind. I finally found my mom’s cell phone and called 911. They were there in twenty minutes, but it took them an hour to get me out. My dad was going too fast in the storm to stop and then when he…”
Chloe pressed her fingers to his lips, “Shhh, you don’t have to say anymore. I’m so sorry you had to go through that.”
“God baby, the memory haunts me every night in my sleep. It hurts so much reliving that nightmare.” Ben whispered as he hugged Chloe tightly.
“I’ve got you, Master… I’ve got you.”
“There’s something else I’ve been keeping from you.” Benjamin blinked, “I received a lot of money when they passed. I’m not the poor boy everyone thinks I am. I’m a billionaire.”
“What?” Chloe asked.
“I’m a dirty fucking rich boy.”
“Then, why did you stay? You could be living the city life.”
“Because… I couldn’t leave you all alone.”
Chloe looked down to him confused, “What do you mean? I don’t understand.”
“Chloe Davenport, I’ve been in love with you since the day I laid eyes on you. I wanted to wait until you got older to approach you. I was already labeled as the ‘town trash’… I didn’t want to be known as a pervert as well.”
Something in Chloe snapped. Within seconds, Chloe had Benjamin on his back, straddling his waist. She tangled her hands in his dark hair and kissed him feverously. Benjamin held her by the hips as she ground harshly. Wanting him more than ever. Benjamin groaned in her mouth, making her deepen the kiss. Benjamin let his tongue swipe her bottom lip and took it between his teeth. He released it with a pop and let his hands roam up to her breasts, kneading them. His cock thickened with each roll of her hips.
“Fuck, Chloe. I want you so bad.”
“I’m so hot for you, Master.” Chloe said as she ran her hands down his toned chest. Benjamin let his fingers run circles around her areolas, making her pink nipples harden. Chloe gasped as he let his fingertips run over the tips. She ground her hips faster against his cock when he buried his face in her chest. He ran his tongue over the protruding nipple, alternating between each one.
“I could suck on these for hours.” Benjamin said against her.
“Please.”
“Please, what?” Benjamin teased, flicking his tongue against her nipple.
“Master, I need you inside me.”
Benjamin pulled her up by the hips and slid inside her. She threw her head back as he thrust his hips upwards. She rocked her hips as he rubbed her clit while he fucked her.
“Master, I might come too fast this way.” Chloe whimpered.
“Come, sweetheart. Come all over my cock.” Benjamin stroked her faster as she bounced up and down.
“Ohhh, fuck it feels so good.” Chloe cried out as she rolled her hips, convulsing around him. She trembled as she fell onto his chest and let him fuck her into oblivion. She panted and moaned, coming the hardest she’d ever came before.
Benjamin pulled out, making Chloe furrow her eyebrows. “What about you?”
“Don’t worry about me. I’ll be just fine. I don’t’ want to come just yet.”
“I love you, Master.” Chloe said as she kissed his cheek.
“I love you too, my Pet.” Benjamin pulled her to his chest, never wanting to let go.
An hour later, Benjamin woke up to his phone ringing. He groaned and answered it. “Tilly, what’s wrong?”
“It’s Chloe’s mother. She’s been in an accident.”
“What kind of accident?”
“The kind that you need to get her down to the hospital as soon as possible.”
“I just need to know one thing. Was Chloe’s father or brother responsible?”
“I don’t know all the details, but I do know Mr. Davenport was present. Just get her to the hospital and I’ll take care of Mr. Davenport and Colton. You just get both your asses down here.”
Chapter 9
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Benjamin shook Chloe gently, “Baby, wake up. We have to go.”
“Where?” She asked.
“The hospital.” Benjamin hated to break her heart by his next words. “Your mother had an accident.”
“What happened?” She asked, putting her clothes back on and slipped her shoes on.
“I’m not sure. Tilly called me a few minutes ago and told me the news. We won’t until we get there.”
“You’re coming with me?” Chloe asked, confusion clouding her vision.
“I am. What kind of man would I be if I left you alone with the very men that hurt you?”
When Jeff, Amber, Benjamin, and Chloe arrived at the hospital, Colton and Mr. Davenport looked distraught. Benjamin led Chloe by the waist to the waiting room. He wanted to let both men know she was with him now.
“Get your hands off my fucking daughter!” Mr. Davenport growled, anger swirling in his eyes.
“Is that any way for a preacher to talk? God would be ashamed of you.” Benjamin chuckled.
“Chloe, get over here.” Mr. Davenport hissed.
“No.” She whispered, clinging onto Benjamin’s arm.
Benjamin chuckled softly at Chloe’s defiance. Now that she was his, there would be only one man she obeyed… him.
The doctor stepped into the waiting room and cleared his throat. “Mr. Davenport. Can I have a word with you alone?”
“Whatever you have to say,
you can say it here.” Mr. Davenport replied.
“Your wife sustained extensive injuries when she fell. Tell me again, how did it happen?”
Benjamin clenched his jaw, knowing damn well what happened. Either Colton or Chloe’s father had put their hands on a woman. Sure, it was true she was accident-prone. Mrs. Davenport had the record of getting drunk and falling, but that didn’t explain why she was in intensive care. Benjamin was sure that one of them was responsible for putting her in the hospital.
“She tripped and fell down the stairs.” Mr. Davenport argued, obviously telling a lie.
Benjamin watched as the doctor eyed him suspiciously. Then, glanced to Chloe and narrowed his eyes. “What about your daughter? Tell me where the mark on her face came from.”
“God dammit! I didn’t touch my wife and damn sure didn’t touch my daughter. Sweetheart, tell them.” Mr. Davenport growled.
Chloe flinched, hiding behind Benjamin. The doctor must have seen all he needed to, because he motioned for the security guards to come restrain him. Colton gritted his teeth, “Tell them, Chloe.”
“Benjamin.” Chloe whimpered, making him pull her into his side.
“Chloe, you don’t have to be afraid anymore. I’m here to protect you, Babygirl.”
She shook her head, tears falling from her eyes and rolling down her cheeks. She was scared to say anything, but having Benjamin by her side made her feel safe. She knew he wouldn’t let anything happen to her. Tilly’s heels clicked on the floor, alerting Mr. Davenport and Colton. Tilly had two police officers trailing behind her as she approached.
“Drew, I came as soon as I heard.” Tilly said to the doctor.
“Thank you. Can I speak to you in my office?” The doctor asked Tilly.
She nodded, “Of course.”
Tilly and Drew disappeared into his office, closing the door behind her. She sat down in the seat in front of the office and sighed. “Drew, be real with me. Do you think Mr. Davenport tried to kill his wife?”
“I’m afraid so. There are fresh bruises on her wrists, but there are also others… a few weeks old. I can’t let this go this time, Tilly… not when I see the bruise on that poor girl’s face. I need to hear it from Chloe. If he’s hurting her, I can’t let her go back to that.”
“I’m not sure about the father, but the brother definitely is. I already have given the officers direct orders to take them both in, while I talk to Chloe alone. She’s eighteen and doesn’t need a parent or guardian present.”
“Do that and Tilly… thank you for coming in at the last moment. You are truly an angel.”
“It’s no problem.” Tilly blushed at the compliment.
Drew and Tilly exited the office just as Mr. Davenport and Colton were being escorted out. She glanced to Benjamin and gushed at the sight. He had his arm around Chloe’s neck as she held onto his waist. Drew glanced to Tilly and whispered, “When did this happen?”
“I’m not sure. A few weeks… give or take.” She shrugged her shoulders.
“I think they’re cute together.”
Tilly nodded, “They are.”
Tilly approached Benjamin and Chloe, clearing her throat. “Chloe, I’m so sorry this happened.”
Chloe nodded, not wanting to say anything. She was relieved to know Benjamin was here to protect her. Benjamin tipped her head with two fingers, “Baby, Tilly needs to hear it from you. Has your father and brother been hurting you?”
Chloe nodded and swallowed hard, “Yes. They both do… and still are. Is my mother going to be okay?”
“They had to put her into a medically induced coma, Chloe. We won’t know anything until the swelling in her brain goes down.” Benjamin informed her, his heart aching for her.
Do you want to see her?” Tilly asked.
“No. She hasn’t been a mother to me for a long time. I just want to get out of here. Ben… please, don’t make me go in there.” Chloe whispered.
“You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do.” Benjamin paused, “Tilly, what happens now?”
“I’ve got all I need from her, but she can’t stay at your place. I’ve already made arrangements for her to stay with me. I have a few things to tie up at the station and I’ll be home. And Benjamin, please don’t be having sex when I get home.”
“What? I’m innocent.” He gasped a fake shock.
“Benjamin Grayson, there isn’t a single thing about you that’s innocent.”
Benjamin took Tilly’s car and drove Chloe to Tilly’s house. He helped her inside, showing her to the living room. He knew she was nervous to be in a strange place. Chloe took a seat on the couch and wrapped her arms around her waist. Benjamin took a seat next to her, wrapping his arms around her shoulders. Chloe instantly melted into him, leaning her head on his shoulder and sighed.
“Ben?”
“Yes, Chloe.”
“What’s going to happen? I mean what if they let my father and brother go? Will I…”
“No.” Benjamin cut her off, “You’re never going to go back to them… not if I have anything to do with it.”
“But…”
“You don’t have to worry, sweetheart. You have me with you now. I’ll protect you with everything I’ve got.”
Benjamin rested his head on top of her head and pulled her close. He didn’t want to even think about it. Benjamin hated the fact that there was a small chance the police could let Colton and Mr. Davenport go. They wouldn’t, would they?
Chloe closed her eyes and whispered, “Do you think my mother will die?”
“I’m not sure. If she pulls through in the next forty-eight hours, she might have a chance. Let’s not worry about that right now.”
Chloe sighed, laying her head on Benjamin’s lap. He laced his hand through her hair, her breath hitching in her throat. Benjamin looked down and watched her close her eyes. She brushed against his cock, making him internally groan. He wanted nothing more than to take her again, but now wasn’t the right time. Chloe’s breath slowed down, letting him know that she’d fallen asleep. He slipped out from underneath her, careful not to wake her. He grabbed the blanket off the back of the couch and covered her body. Benjamin leaned down and whispered, “I love you, Chloe… with every inch of my heart.”
Tilly stepped into the house and hung her purse up. She slipped her heels off and smiled as she watched the interaction between Benjamin and Chloe. She was so happy Benjamin had come to terms of settling down with Chloe. Maybe now, he’d quit messing with those tramps. Benjamin walked into the kitchen as she took off her jacket. Tilly followed Benjamin and cleared her throat to get his attention. “Benjamin, can we talk?”
Benjamin nodded, “What’s up?”
“Colton and Mr. Davenport are being officially charged… with murder. ”
“What do you mean murder? Mrs. Davenport is still alive, right?”
“After searching the Davenport’s premises, they found remains of another body. You remember last month when Mrs. Davenport’s sister came to visit?”
“Yes, I remember. She stayed a few days and left to go back to Texas.”
“Benjamin, she never left. Her bags were packed, but something happened that night. Mr. Davenport denied it, but Colton was quick to rat his own father out. Now, they’re facing murder charges. And if Mrs. Davenport dies, that will be a double murder.”
Benjamin hissed, “Fuck!”
“That’s not all.” Tilly continued.
“Christ, Tilly. There’s more?”
“Mr. Davenport and Colton are facing child abuse charges as well. Colton was more than willing to share the details of how Mr. Davenport abused Chloe for years. The police… have offered Colton a deal.”
“What the hell, Tilly? You can’t be serious. You mean, he just walks free after what he did to Chloe?”
“No, he doesn’t walk free.”
“This is bullshit and you know it!”
“If Colton testifies against his father, he will still serve time. I
t wasn’t Colton that killed his aunt, it was Mr. Davenport. At the time, Colton was out of the state with his girlfriend. The police have already confirmed his alibi.”
Benjamin clenched his fists, and growled. “This is fucking bullshit!”
Tilly sighed, “Calm down before you wake Chloe. You don’t want to upset her in her state.”
Benjamin inhaled and exhaled deeply, “You’re right.”
Benjamin grabbed the bottle of Jack Daniel’s and twisted the cap. He threw the lid on the table, taking a big gulp from the whiskey. He knew no amount of whiskey would calm him down. Not after finding out the person who hurt Chloe could be free on the streets. Benjamin couldn’t think straight. His mind was like a jumbled up jigsaw puzzle. All the pieces were mixed-up in his head.
