by Katie Ball
I would kill him. I would snap his fucking neck if he had hurt her.
There was shouting from somewhere behind me. Gunner giving out orders. I don’t know what was being said, I didn’t care. In this moment, I was glad he was my VP. Knowing that I was in no fit state to give out orders. Hazel was my only concern. She was my fucking heart. I couldn’t lose her, I just couldn’t.
Reaching my mum’s house, hurrying towards the front door. Shoving it open, I had to find her. My sanity was fraying and every second she wasn’t in my line of light, was one second closer to falling apart completely. Losing myself to the madness, with no way back.
Storming into the front room, I found her. I felt frozen to the core. My life, she was right there. Wrapped up in a thick blanket, cuddled up in my mum’s arms. Pure terror etched into her soul. Tears falling from those stormy grey eyes. My heart fucking cracked at the sight of her. Seeing her so…afraid. It awakened the savage beast within me. Needing to protect my woman. Keep her safe from any who wish her harm. Ready to fucking murder without hesitation…for her.
She glanced up at me then. Registering I was here. Her eyes went wide as I rushed towards her. Unable to stop myself, I had to go to her. Needing to feel her in my arms.
Falling to my knees in front of her, I wrapped my arms around her. Pulling her into the safety of my body. Cradling her against me. God, I could feel her shaking. That made me fucking murderous right now. I wanted to find that bastard and rip him apart…piece by bloody piece.
“I’m here, love. I’ve got you.” Whispering to her, needing her to know I was right here. Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath. Breathing her in.
She was ok. She was here with me. She was in my arms. That was where she would stay. I would never leave her alone again.
Chapter Twenty-Five
Hazel
He was here. Talon. He was with me. I was in his arms. Clinging onto him, I felt like I could breathe again. With him here, I was safe. Guarded by my biker King. Protected in his strong powerful arms. This was what I needed right now.
“I’ve got you Hazel. I got you.” He kept repeating it like a mantra. One he needed to say not only for me but for himself as well.
I heard movement behind him, but I didn’t pay attention to it. I was safe. No threat would be creeping up on Talon. He was here with me; he would kill to protect me without hesitation.
“We checked the woods, all clear.” Was that Gunner? Peeking out from around Talon’s arm, I saw him stood there. He wasn’t alone. No, he had Hog and Mac with him. Tank stepped through the door as well now. Shielding it. No one was getting passed him. Trigger leaned against the doorframe, still catching his breath.
“Go check the house.” Talon commanded. Gunner nodded, quickly looking my way.
“Your safe now Hazel.” He turned around and left. Tank and Mac went with him. Hog was standing guard now. Trigger was here as well, though he looked like he was about to collapse from overexertion. I mean, he had taken one hell of a beating then gone chasing after Nathan. He deserved some damn rest.
“I’m sorry Hazel. I never should have left you on your own.” Talon was stroking my hair now. Nuzzling into the crook of my neck. He felt like home. I wanted to curl up with him and forget about everything.
“Have some more whiskey Hazel.” Winnie topped up my glass. Even though, I hated the stuff, it was what I needed right now. Alcohol.
“I should put this away” Winnie picked up her shotgun, leaving us for a few moments while she locked it back up. I couldn’t believe she had her own cupboard of weapons, ready for any situation that might arise. She was not a woman you wanted to mess with, though she definitely came in handy. I don’t know what I would have done without her help. If she hadn’t of heard me, I don’t want to think about where I would have ended up. I certainly wouldn’t be here. No, I don’t want to think about that.
Talon climbed to his feet, scooping me up into his arms. Sitting down on the couch with me on his lap. Holding on so tight to one another.
The others came back in then.
“We secured your house. I called Red, his coming out to install a security system. Toes and Beast are fixing the doors.” They were like a well-oiled machine. Prepared to handle anything that got thrown their way. Dropping everything to help us out. They really were a family. One I was a part of now.
“What happened Hazel?” Mac was eager for answers, they all were. I just stayed tucked up perfectly in Talon’s arms.
So, I told them. Explained the events of the night. With every new bit of information, their fury grew brighter and brighter. Listening intently. Needing every little detail. They looked ready to go to war.
“It’s ok, love.” Talon grazed his lips across the top of my head. I snuggled in as close as I could.
“I heard her scream. When I got out there, he had on the ground. Hands around her throat. I let off some warning shots, he was too far away for me to get an actual shot in.” Winnie informed them.
Talon moved away slightly, pushing the blanket away from my neck. Touching my chin gently, tilting my head back. Exposing my throat to him, I winced from the sharp pain slicing through me. Talon’s eyes darkened, narrowing on the lovely bruise that no doubt adorned my neck.
“Fucking bastard.” Gunner cursed. All of them mumbling words of deadly vengeance.
Talon leaned his forehead against mine. He was shaking with pent up violence.
“I will fucking kill him. I will hunt the fucker down and I will make him suffer.” Softly kissing me, sending soothing waves rolling through my terrified soul.
“You should take her upstairs. See if you can get some sleep Hazel.” I already knew that wouldn’t be possible. Winnie was just trying to look after me.
Talon stood up and kept me in his arms. Not saying anything else, he strolled straight past everyone else. Taking me upstairs, heading into the spare bedroom. Talon curled up in bed with me, letting his warmth soothe me.
“I don’t think I can sleep Talon.” Mumbling into his shoulder.
“That’s ok.” My head was pounding. My stomach was churning, I felt sick to my core. I wish this had all been nothing but a horrifying nightmare. Yet there was no waking up from this.
“Talon?”
“Yes, love?”
“I’m scared.” It had been way to close for comfort. He had been right there, had his hands around my throat. Choking the life out of me. A few more seconds and who knows, maybe I wouldn’t be here right now. Nathan was getting desperate. How much longer before his patience shattered completely?
“Hazel look at me.” Peeking up at him, his light emerald eyes searched mine. “I’ve got you ok. I’m never leaving you alone again. Whether it be me or one of my brothers, there will always be someone with you. I will not let him have you. Do you understand me? I can’t lose you Hazel.”
Leaning my forehead against his, I brushed my fingertip along his jawline, his stubble tickling my skin. His eyes dropped down to my neck, fresh anger burning in his eyes.
“Does it hurt?” I just nodded.
“Yes.” Clenching his jaw, he leaned down and pressed gentle kisses along my cheek. Being careful of my bruised throat. Sighing as I ran my fingers through his hair. Loving the way, he adored me.
“Talon.” Whimpering his name, as his hands moved down my body. Resting on my waist. Rolling me onto my back, hovering above me. I cradled his head against my cheek.
“I love you Hazel.” When his hand slipped under my shirt, I moaned deeply. Feeling him trailing up my body, cupping my breast in the palm of his large hand. Tracing around my tight nipples, teasing them, making me wriggle underneath him.
“I need to feel you Talon.” Needing no encouragement, he tore off his shirt. I couldn’t help but run my fingers up his back, over his pecs, loving the feel of all his defined, powerful muscles. How could you not feel safe with a man like Talon? A fighter, ready to defend and protect the people he loved.
“You need sleep Hazel.�
� He was right, I did. But could I sleep right now? I highly doubt it. My brain wouldn’t shut off.
“I need you more.” Unbuckling his jeans, longing to feel him. He made me feel alive, gave me a reason to keep breathing. Talon was all I needed right now. Needing him to take away all the pain. Make me forget all the hurt and the fear. I just needed it to be me and him right now.
“Whatever you need, love.” Hauling me up as if I weighed nothing. My legs wrapped around him as he carried me into the bathroom. Taking me into the shower, stripping us down. Pinning me against the wall once he turned the water on. Letting it cascade over our bodies as he worshipped me. Thrusting inside of me, sending me crazy with pleasure.
“I’m with you, Hazel.” Driving himself deeper within my pulsing core, leaving me gasping for air. I could feel him all the way in my belly. Giving me all of him.
We made love against the shower wall. Bringing me blinding ecstasy as he made me forget about everything else. It was just the two of us in this world right now. That was all I wanted, all I needed.
“Please Talon.” The way he was kissing and nibbling and swirling that tongue around my breasts, I couldn’t think straight.
“Please what?” I felt like my entire body was shaking. Trembling under the ferocity of his love.
“Make me forget.” Picking up the pace, giving me what I needed. Overwhelming me so completely. Annihilating all the fear. The way he loved me overshadowed everything. Destroyed my stepfather’s taint.
Losing ourselves to one another. There was no room for anything else.
Just my King.
At some point, I must fallen asleep. I remember Talon devouring me in the shower, over and over again. Carrying me back to bed when my legs couldn’t take anymore. Curling up in his arms. I guess the comfort he provided helped me drift off to sleep quite quickly. I don’t know how long I had been out for. I started to stir, stretching out my sore body. My throat was throbbing with fresh pain.
When I cracked open my eyes, I found Talon wide awake. A small smile on his face, gently caressing my cheek.
“What time is it?” Checking the clock, he sighed.
“Half ten.” Great, I needed to get up. I had to be at work in a bit. The last thing I wanted to do was leave this bed. All I wanted was to hide out up here for a little longer.
“I’m not ready for work.” He chuckled as he pulled me closer. Brushing his soft tempting lips against mine.
“You don’t have work. I’m the boss remember. Davey is covering your shift.” Really? I should go into work. One thing I couldn’t stand was letting people down but at the same time, I wasn’t ready to face it today.
“So, I can stay here then?” He nodded.
“You can.” Snuggling into his side, breathing in his heavenly scent. Hearing his steady heartbeat pounding away in his chest. The perfect lullaby for me.
There was a gentle knock on the door. Winnie popped her head in.
“I thought I heard voices. Did you want some breakfast? Plenty going downstairs.” My stomach rumbled at the mention of food.
“I could eat.” Smiling at me.
“Well come down when you’re ready.” Shutting the door behind her, leaving me alone with my King. Lightly running his finger along my throat, doing his best to avoid the worst of the bruising.
“It looks tender.” That felt like an understatement. Hopefully, it would start to go down in a few days. Maybe I should ice it, that might help. Turtle necks would definitely be required. I didn’t want it on show, it would raise too many unwanted questions.
“Its fine.” He arched an eyebrow at me, not convinced apparently.
“You’re a shit liar.” I couldn’t help but chuckle. Making me wince slightly from the pain. Fuck.
“Maybe we should put some ice on it.” Sitting up, clutching the sheet to my chest. I was still very much naked. I guess, we didn’t think clothes were necessary last night…or rather early this morning.
“It’s ok, I barely feel it.” Running my fingers through my tangled-up curls, I felt Talon move. One of his arms resting behind me. Soft lips pressed against my shoulder, gently moving my hair out of the way. His other hand moved under the sheet, reaching for my thigh. Sliding upwards, nudging my legs apart. Those talented digits of his found me slick and ready for him. I grabbed onto his arm as he dipped inside of me, making me shiver.
“Talon.” He growled as he pulled the cover away from me, revealing my body to him. His mouth moved down my shoulder, over my collarbone until he found my breast. Wrapping his mouth around my puckered nipple, yearning for his attention.
“Yes, Talon…fuck.” This man, he was a damn master of pleasure. Knowing just what I needed.
“Lay back Hazel. I’m going to devour you, my Queen.” Guiding me backwards towards the pillows. Leaning over me as his fingers created mind-blowing circles in between my thighs.
“I need you on my tongue.” Chewing on my bottom lip as he slowly moved down my body. His fingers left me. I watched as he settle between my legs. Hands wrapped around my thighs, parting me wide open for him. Gazing up at me with a wicked grin.
“You are so fucking beautiful and your all mine.” Damn right I was. I would always belong to him.
He was my King, and I was his Queen.
Without any warning, he pounced on me. Parting my wet folds. His tongue delving deep within my quivering core. Clasping a hand over my mouth to hide my cries of delight. I felt him chuckling as he watched me lose all my senses, sending vibrations rumbling through my inner walls. Making my back arch off the bed, breasts pushed up into the air.
Those hands of his, moved away from my thighs, travelling higher. Cupping my breasts in the palm of his strong hands. Massaging them, kneading them. Lightly pinching my nipples, rolling them between his fingers.
The way his tongue moved within me…it should be illegal. Fuck…I loved this…I loved him.
Flattening his tongue as he lapped up my juices. Flicking the tip against my clit, I reached out and gripped hold of the sheets. Shaking with the pleasure roaring within me. My thighs were trembling, which I’m sure he was aware of. Sucking on my tingling bud, driving me to the edge. Throwing my head back, I bit down hard on the flesh of my hand. Holding back the scream that threatened to fall from my lips.
“Come for me baby.” Murmuring against me. Continuing to eat me out, wanting my release on his tongue. I couldn’t contain it anymore. Spiralling into the abyss. My orgasm rocketed through me, leaving me a spasming mess. He just grabbed hold of my hips and kept his face firmly buried between my legs. Drinking me down, making sure none went to waste.
“Holy fuck.” Incoherently mumbling out profanities against the palm of my hand. I tried to find my way down back to my body, he had taken me to the stars and back. Slowly dropping from my face, my breathing was unsteady. He had made me wild with desire.
He softly chuckled as he made his way up my body, sweeping his lips over mine.
“You ok there, love?” Shaking my head as he left lingering kisses on my skin.
“No, definitely not.” His hard cock nudged at my pulsing entrance. Teasing me once more. Moaning against his sinfully beautiful lips.
“Please get inside me.” Smirking down at me.
“Needy aren’t you.” He made me that way…hot and bothered and so very needy.
“Very and it’s all your fault.” Thrusting deep inside me now, covering up my moans with his fierce kisses.
“No complaints from me baby.” Stroking me with those powerful hips of his. Clinging onto him as he made wild love to me. My man, what did I ever do to deserve him?
Eventually we made it downstairs. Winnie really had cooked up a storm, there was enough in here to feed an army. Talon was right by my side, sticking close to me. Keeping an eye on me, making sure I ate something.
Hog and Tank were here as well, on guard duty apparently. Trigger had gone with Gunner to check on our house. Red was busy installing top of the art system. Toes and Beast h
ad done the doors already, not hanging around. They were all trying to make sure the place was safe and secure, ready for us to go back.
Just then, Cole walked in. He did not look healthy. I imagine his head was hurting right now.
“Wow, you look like your suffering brother.” Tank grinned at him, like he was thinking of all the ways he could torture him right now.
“Fuck you.” Cole slumped down in one of the chairs.
“In your dreams buddy.” Ignoring Tank’s comment, Cole glanced my way. Guilt written all over his face.
“Sorry Hazel. If I hadn’t of been such an idiot, you wouldn’t have been on your own.” Shaking my head at him. I wasn’t about to let him take the blame for it.
“It’s not your fault.” Winnie put a cup of coffee down in front of Cole.
“I gave him the opportunity because of my stupid drunk arse. I’m sorry.” It would have happened at some point. Nathan had been out there watching, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. If it didn’t happen last night, then it would have happened at some point in the future.
“I’m sorry to you as well mum. I shouldn’t have gone off at you last night. I want you to be happy and if Trigger makes you happy, then you have my blessing. Not that you need it.” She leaned down to hug him. Ruffling up his hair as she kissed his forehead.
“Thank you, though you should also apologise to Trigger as well.” She had a point. He literally took a beating from both Cole and Talon. An apology is the least they could do.
“I will do mum.” Picking at my food, even though I was hungry, I couldn’t stomach too much.
“So, what’s the plan?” Hog looked between me and Talon. I hadn’t even thought about, I just wanted to take it easy for a couple of days.
“I’m going to take Hazel for a ride, get away from everything for the day. You two are coming with us.” I had suggested it to Talon earlier. I just wanted to escape for a little bit. It sounded so perfect right now. Getting away from it all, that’s what I craved so badly.
“I think that’s a great idea.” Winnie encouraged.
