The Enforcer (NHL Scorpions)

by Nikki Worrell

  Jody slid his hand down to her luscious ass and squeezed. Lacey wasn’t having any of that, though. “Oh no, not before I brush my teeth.” She wanted to hop out of bed, but she was buck-naked. What a stupid thing to be shy about after all they had done the previous night, but there it was.

  “Okay, let’s go brush our teeth.” Jody jumped out of bed with no reservations. He was magnificent, but Lacey was still leery of being naked in front of him in the full light of day. “Aren’t you coming?”

  Lacey gave him her ‘bedroom’ eyes. “Not yet, but I’m betting I will be in a just a little bit.”

  “Saucy little minx this morning, eh? Well come on then, up you go.” He came back to the bed and threw the covers back. Looking down at her with lust in his eyes he said, “Lace, you better go brush your teeth right now, or you’re going to lose your chance.” He grew harder right before her eyes.

  Lacey squealed as Jody put his knee down on the bed, ready to cover her with his body again. She jumped up and ran into the bathroom, closing him out of it. Ten minutes later, after another quick shower and tooth brushing, she was back in his now empty bed.

  A minute later, Jody walked back in, still gloriously naked, with his hair wet from taking his own shower. He was holding a can of whipped cream. “Breakfast?” he asked her with a wink.

  Lacey laughed. “Absolutely, but I have one condition.” Jody didn’t let her explore him much at all the night before, and she wanted to … badly.

  “Anything.”

  “I get control of the whipped cream, and you keep your hands above your head.”

  Jody wasn’t sure he had the control to do that. “I don’t know if I can do that, Lace.” Joking with her he said, “You’d probably have to tie me up.”

  The look in Lacey’s eyes was such a turn on. She looked like she wanted to tie him up. “Oh, yes please. Get me two of your ties.”

  “Oh, wait a minute, are you serious? I’ve never done that. That’s giving up total control.”

  “Scared? Big bad enforcer is afraid of a hundred and … well … me?” Trying to look stern, she pointed at him and said, “Get me the ties and lie down, Jody.” Lacey was getting into this. She’d never done anything like it before either, but it sure was exciting. She was already getting wet for him just thinking about him tied up beneath her.

  “Getting awfully bossy on me, Angel.” He walked over to his closet and pulled out two ties. Walking over to the bed, he tossed them to Lacey. “Have at it baby girl.”

  Lacey was so turned on by the way he talked to her and tossed the ties at her that she jumped up on the bed and tackled him. Lying on top of him, touching him from head to toe, she dove for his lips. “Sorry, I just can’t seem to get enough of you.” She continued her assault on his lips as Jody’s hands roamed all over her body. When he cupped her bottom and pushed her against his hardness, they both moaned.

  Lacey knew that if she didn’t stop, he would, once again, be controlling her body. She pushed herself off him and grabbed one of his ties. Straddling him, she leaned over to tie his right arm to the bedpost. Her position had her breasts hanging in his face, and he groaned as he took a nipple into his mouth. “Oh, this was a good idea.”

  She finished tying both of his arms and sat back on her heels to admire her handy work, running a fingernail down his chest. “Oh, I think I like this a lot. Now I’m going to have you begging me.” She hoped she was strong enough to hold out.

  Straddling him once again, she leaned down and gave him a sweet, soft kiss. When he tried to deepen it, she pulled away. “No, no, no, this is my show.” She grabbed the can of whipped cream and sprayed some on his chest. As she leaned down to lick it off, Jody took a deep breath.

  “Jesus Lace, I changed my mind, untie me. Please, I have to touch you.” He needed his hands on her-wanted to play with her breasts and squeeze her hips, but Lacey just continued to lick the cream from his chest.

  Lacey made a trail of cream down his chest to his abs and over his cock and then followed the trail with her tongue. When she reached her final destination, she took him into her mouth.

  “God, yes. That feels fucking incredible, Lace.” She looked up at him while continuing her ministrations. Still maintaining eye contact with him, she ran her tongue from base to tip and then sucked on him once more. Jody threw his head back and tugged on his bonds.

  “Lace, as much as I love that, you have to stop, or I’m going to come in about ten seconds.” Lacey pulled away from him, but only to work her way back up his body. She needed him inside of her. Putting her hands on his chest, she once again straddled him to take him deep.

  Lacey closed her eyes as she slowly rode him up and down. It was delicious, but she missed having his hands on her. She leaned over and freed him. He immediately tried to flip her over so he could plunge deep inside of her over and over.

  Lacey slapped her hands down on his chest. “No way, Jody. This is my time. You are mine.”

  He’d never heard sweeter words. “Yours?”

  Lacey lifted herself up and slammed herself back down on him drawing a moan from them both. “Mine.” She took his hands and put them on her hips. He gripped her fiercely as she continued to ride him hard until they both found their release. When the last of their orgasms faded away, Lacey lay down on Jody and went back to sleep with him still inside of her.

  Thirty minutes later, Lacey was still lying on top of Jody. Jody had spent those thirty minutes thinking about how lucky he was to have her there in his arms. He hated to wake her, but he needed to get to the rink. It was the official start of Training Camp. Training Camp gave the players in the AHL (the Scorpions farm team, so to speak) a chance to fight for a spot on the Scorpions roster. Some of the players that were already on the Scorpions team could still lose their spot and be sent down to the AHL, so it was a tough week for everyone.

  Jody gently rolled out from underneath Lacey. She mumbled something that he couldn’t understand and then curled up again, going right back to sleep. Standing a little taller, Jody thought, job well done. He wanted to bang his fists on his chest because he had exhausted his girl from bed play. Maybe he really was a cave man.

  She looked so beautiful lying in his bed. Jody covered her with a sheet and then took a picture of her face with his phone so that he could look at her anytime he wanted to. He knew he had lost his heart to her. He wasn’t afraid of it, though; he reveled in it. For years, Jody had been ready to find the girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, and now that he had, he wanted to do everything in his power to make her feel for him what he did for her.

  Jody left Lacey a note and a spare key to his house on the bed next to her. He leaned down to kiss her and whispered that he loved her again. He supposed he shouldn’t be saying that. If she heard him, he was pretty sure she’d freak and possibly pull away from him. The last thing he wanted to do was to rush her into something she wasn’t ready for. Well, he wanted to, but he knew she had to be ready, and she wasn’t there yet. It tugged at his heart to leave her. He wanted to climb back into that bed and hold her, but he had to go.

  Lacey woke up to find Jody gone. Due to the incredible sex, which turned her mind to mush, she had totally forgotten that Training Camp started that day. Dammit, she wanted to go with him. Turning her head, she saw the note Jody had left her. Just seeing his handwriting made her feel warm inside. She must have it bad, too.

  Dear Lace,

  Thank you for spending the night with me. You’ll never know how great you make me feel. I can honestly say that last night was the best night of my life.

  Please help yourself to anything that you find anywhere in the house. And keep the spare key; I’m hoping you’ll want to use it often.

  I know you’ll be taking the trolley back to Zoe’s, so please, for me, keep your pepper spray in your hand and send me a text when you leave my house and when you get back to Zoe’s. I would consider it a personal favor.

  I’ll talk to you later, Angel.


  Xoxo,

  Jody

  Lacey must have read the letter ten times before she got out of bed with a goofy smile on her face. Izzy was on the floor and woofed when Lacey stepped on her tail. “Awww, I’m sorry Iz. I wasn’t paying attention.” Izzy, of course, immediately forgave her and showed her so with entirely too many licks to her face. “Okay, that’s enough girl.” She allowed Izzy to lick her cheek because she was getting another shower, but it probably wasn’t a good habit to get into.

  After a shower, she made herself a bagel from Jody’s freezer and headed home to get her car so she could go to Training Camp.

  Lacey arrived at the rink about an hour later, but couldn’t find an empty parking spot. She saw one of the security guards and asked him if she could park in the back where the players park.

  “Sorry, only the members from the organization can park back there, Miss.” He leaned down to look at her. “Oh, you’re Jody’s gal. My apologies. I didn’t get a good look at you. Sure hun, you can go on back.”

  “Thank you. I appreciate it.” Lacey was just getting out of her car when she saw Steven standing there, not five feet from her.

  “How the hell did you get back here Steven?”

  “The guard had to take a leak and when he left, I walked back here. I knew you’d be here so I waited. I’ve been waiting almost an hour for you.” He walked over to her, putting his hands on her shoulders. “Now, what do you say we just forget all your foolishness and get out of here?”

  “Steven, we’ve been through this. I’m not going anywhere with you.” When she tried to walk away, he grabbed her around the waist and held her tight, her back to his front.

  “Yes, you are going with me, Lacey. It’s your only choice. I told you once before that if I couldn’t have you, no one could. Don’t fucking push me.” Steven knew he was losing it, but it didn’t matter anymore. He needed her at all costs.

  “Let me go!” Lacey brought her foot down hard on his instep. She twisted away from him, but was too slow, and he grabbed her arm, spinning her around to face him.

  “You little bitch!” Furious at her for stomping on his foot, he backhanded her across her right cheekbone, hard enough that it hurt his hand. Lacey was stunned and fell to the pavement, blood slipping down her cheek from the cut his ring had made. As she fell to the pavement, she heard someone yell, followed by a loud crack. She looked up and saw Jody through the second story window that he had just cracked with his fist.

  Before she could even get up, Cage Booker was there, punching Steven repeatedly. Steven was screaming and begging him to stop. “Stop! Please stop hitting me!”

  Cage finally stepped away from the bloodied Steven. “What the fuck man? What the fuck are you doing hitting a woman? Get the fuck up so I can knock you down again, you piece of shit!” Cage was a wild man. And luckily for Lacey, he was always late, which is the only reason he was in the parking lot then.

  Jody came flying out the door with a murderous look on his face. Lacey got up and ran to him, but seeing her bleeding made it worse. Shit, he’s going to kill him. “Jody stop. Just stop, and listen to me.” Jody looked at her, but Lacey didn’t even think he saw her through his rage.

  Cage saw that Steven was trying to slink away so he cold-clocked him. Problem solved; he wasn’t going anywhere until he regained consciousness. “That’ll teach the little fucker. You want me to call the cops Chief?”

  Jody looked at him like he’d forgotten he was there and then down at the crumpled Steven. “Yeah.”

  Vlad came running out when he heard what had happened. “Jesus Lacey, are you okay?” Jody was just standing there like he was in shock.

  “I think so. I don’t know about Jody, though.” Lacey walked over to him, and he gathered her in his arms.

  “I’m so sorry, Lace. I’m sorry I wasn’t here. I promised you I wouldn’t let him hurt you. I’m so sorry, Angel.” Jody had failed. Again. Just like he did with his sister.

  The tender way Jody was holding her and stroking her hair was her undoing. To her eternal embarrassment, she burst into tears. Between Steven hitting her and Jody gentling her, it was just too much to take in.

  “Aw Lace – shhh, Angel, I’m here.” He continued to stroke her hair and started rubbing her back in soothing circles, all the while whispering calming words in her ear.

  When she finally looked up at him, he looked like he might actually cry. Jesus, oh God no, anything but that. How could this big, strong, alpha male look so vulnerable? She cupped his face and apologized for losing it like that.

  “Jody, I’m sorry. I’m okay. I mean, it hurts, but I’ll be fine.” Trying to find a smile she continued, “At least now I can probably get that restraining order. And Jody – listen to me. This is not your fault. You can’t control everything and shouldn’t expect to.”

  Jody rubbed a hand over his eyes, looked at Steven again, and started walking over to him. “Wait!” Lacey pulled on the back of Jody’s shirt. “Stop. Let the cops take care of him.”

  Cage walked over to them, flexing his hand. “Dude’s got a hard jaw.” He was totally unconcerned that he had just beaten Steven so hard that he knocked him out. “I called the cops, Chief. They’ll be here in a sec.” Jody nodded his head in thanks.

  Lacey turned Jody around and put her hands on his face. “If you promise not to touch him, I’ll promise to learn self defense. I’ll promise to never be alone until Steven goes back to London. I’ll do whatever you think I should to ensure my safety. Just don’t get yourself in trouble.” Lacey would promise him anything if he’d leave Steven alone. She knew that if he got a hold of Steven, Jody would be the one to get thrown in jail. She was also a little afraid that he might go too far if he gave in to his rage.

  Jody turned his head and kissed her palm. “Okay, I promise. When camp is over for the day, I’ll follow you home so you can pack your clothes.”

  “Huh? Pack my clothes?” Oh no, he wasn’t serious. “Wait, I’m not going to move in with you. Jody, that’s not fair, that’s going too far. Are you serious about that?” Would he really make her do that to keep his promise?

  The very tip of Jody’s lip tilted up. “No. I’d like to demand it, but I know that won’t work with you. So as long as you promise me that you girls will always leave the alarm on and keep your pepper spray on you, and if you are ever alone, keep it in your hand, I won’t make you move in with me … yet.”

  At the sound of the police sirens, Steven started stirring. When Vlad saw him he said, “I’d suggest you stay down, asshole.” Vlad would have liked to take a couple of swings at him, too.

  The officer that got out of the first squad car was the same one that Lacey had spoken to about Steven. “Ms. Benoit. I’m sorry that we’re meeting again like this. Can I assume that is Steven?”

  “Yes.” Pointing to her cheek, she said, “And this is courtesy of Steven. Is that enough to get a restraining order? I have witnesses who saw him hit me.”

  “We’ll start the paperwork today. We’re also going to take him in to the station. We’ll need an official report from you, too.” Jody asked the officer if he could bring her in at the end of the day.

  “That shouldn’t be a problem – just see that you do.”

  After going over her account of what happened, from beginning to end, the police took Steven away.

  “Let me go talk to the coach and see if he’ll let me drive you home. I don’t want you driving like this.”

  “What? I’m not going home. I came here to see my boys skate. The Scorpions are my new favorite team.” Lacey smiled, but winced, and realized her face truly did hurt.

  Vlad put his arm around her and started walking her into the rink. “Let’s get Bill to take a look at this, huh?” Just like Vlad knew he would, Jody lifted his arm off Lacey and pulled her up next to him.

  “Bill’s the trainer, right? Come on, all I need is a wet paper towel so I can wash the blood off.” Jody’s grip tightened on her at the mention of her being bloody
. Lacey slipped her arm around Jody’s waist, leaned up to him and placed a kiss on his cheek.

  “What was that for?”

  “Just for being you and caring about me so much.” Lacey couldn’t help but be affected by the way he cared about her. He’d stay attached to her all day and night if he could. Jody made her feel cherished. It had been a long time since she felt that way.

  Lacey could tell that Jody was exhausted from an entire day at camp. She tried to tell him to go home instead of going to the police station with her. Not surprisingly, he refused. “Lace, there is no way I’m letting you go file that report alone so just forget it.”

  Jody knew he was being a little short with Lacey, but he was getting tired of her thinking she had to do everything by herself in order to be a strong woman. Sometimes it was good to lean on someone. And he was determined to be that someone for her.

  After a short discussion, Jody followed her home to drop off her car, and they went to the police station in his truck. He held her hand and stroked her palm with his thumb the whole way. Lacey knew it was supposed to be comforting, but it was seriously turning her on.

  “Um, Jody?”

  He looked over at her. “Yeah?”

  “Can you stop doing that?”

  “Doing what, Lace?”

  “Rubbing my palm like that. It’s driving me crazy.” Her mind went right back to the things they’d done to each other and how much the both enjoyed it. She wanted more. Right … that … second.

  Jody stopped rubbing her palm, but didn’t take his hand away. “Why? Does it tickle or something?” He knew damned well what it felt like, and two could play that game, so she unclicked her seatbelt and slid over to sit in the middle of the bench seat.

  “No. Never mind.” Then she put her hand on his thigh and started making slow circles. With each circle she made, she went a little bit higher and gave him a squeeze. When she reached the very top of the inside of his thigh, she was gratified to see him squirm.