Rebuilding Stone
T. Saint John
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Rebuilding Stone
Copyright © 2015 Trina San Juan
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From the Author
The Stone Brothers Series
Finding Stone-- Noah and Molly
Rebuilding Stone-- Maddox and Kerrigan
Uncovering Stone-- Evan and Lani--- Winter 2015
Brayden and Missy Novella---Early 2016
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Thanks
There are so many people I need to thank. First Noelle, my editor. She stuck around for yet another round of crazy. Hopefully, your job was easier this time. Thank you for everything.
Margery McKeown, thank you for reading over the story first and telling me where things needed to be added. I know it’s a lot of work and yet you still keep at it. I know the amount of hours you put in on this. Lunch on me? Or I can babysit the boys and give you and Dan a night out. I promise the next time your kids will return without the stomach bug.
Jenni, I want to say thanks to your early contributions to this book. And thank you for your help with Finding Stone. I can’t even put into words what your early support meant to me. Still means to me. I know without you FS wouldn’t have had the success it did.
My in-laws. Thank you.
My aunt, Teresa, thank you for hearing my panicked phone calls and being there to support me. With mom gone, it’s good to still have that connection through you. I’m happy you didn’t turn ten shades of red while reading this book. Though you’ve heard worse come out of my mouth, so I’m certain this was like nothing to you.
Lynn Mcculley, thank you for giving me cop advice. I tried to not make things too far fetched. Hopefully you aren’t saying “what the fuck, Trina?” Love you.
Now this is where it gets long. After the release of FS, people would make contact with me telling me their thoughts. A few girls made it their mission to stalk me. Who honestly started a T. Saint John Stalking group. Juley Hughes, girl your early love of Finding Stone means so much to me. You might be the first reader who contacted me. Thank you. I can’t express what that means to a new author. Then Natasha Harvey, I know my success in the U.K. has a lot to do with your loud mouth. (I mean that in the best way) our chats have cracked me up. I never dreamed I’d form friendships with people over something I wrote. Kellie Donlan, I remember meeting you and Natasha on the same day. I was going to see the hotty doctor. :) That chat was so much fun. Then you kept tagging me and that meant so much. I love that you love it and pimp it. You make an awesome pimp. Wendy Murphy, you were late to the stalking group. But you are just as valuable. I appreciate the support, chats over nothing. I hope one day Juley and I can make it to the U.K and visit. Though I’m pretty sure we’d end up in a London jail. It’s all right. It would make for good writing material. Neidy Flores and Nicola Neeson, thank you for your support and senses of humor.
Gemma Curran, thank you for taking a chance on my book. Not only that, but helping me navigate the author world. The do’s and don’ts. The support means so much. I mean you picked mine and you ARC other authors, but you took that chance with Finding Stone and I am so happy you did.
Alicia Marietta, I think you have dealt with the most crazy from me. Yet every time I had a question you’d be there to answer it. I hope after Rebuilding I won’t be so clueless in the book world. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge and guiding me, and more importantly, your friendship.
Now some other readers who have pimped my book. Di S, Jennifer L, Laura G, Cassie, Karen, Pawnie, Lynissa, and Brandi. I know there are plenty more so if I forgot you let me know. I’ll name a slutty character after you in Uncovering Stone, which would be cool because it’s the book I’ve been waiting for.
To my beta readers, Kellie, Nancy, Laura, Gemma, Natasha, Cathy C. and Robyn, thank you girls for offering your time and offering advice.
Rachel Lockwood, thank you for signing on to read both FS and RS. I loved your suggestions and those small catches.
To my hometown friends. I wanna say thanks girls and guys. Some I haven’t spoke to since the day I graduated reached out to me. Not only did they reach out to me, they hit the ground running trying to get the word out. I appreciate that so much. Becki, Julie, Brad F, Jason M, Hollie, Donna, Missy, Ashley, Netta, Robyn, Heather, and Kelly. Again I’m sure I forgot someone. Let me know and I’ll make you a slutty character.
Now for my Street team. Thank you ladies for signing up. I won’t go into too much detail because the kinks are still being worked out. Jeanne thank you for taking charge and the wonderful ideas. I’ll share the rest in Uncovering.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 1
Two years ago...
Kerrigan
I've been working at Hansons for three years now. I know that the professionals who frequent this bar look down on me. The women look down their noses at me and the men look down at my chest, never engaging in a conversation that doesn't involve hooking up. I've grown used to it and hardly pay attention to their advances anymore, that is, until Maddox Stone entered my life.
Like a lot of other men, Maddox hits on me, but for some reason, I enjoy his advances. There is something about him that has me looking forward to work every day. His brother, Dr. Noah Stone, works at the hospi
tal across the street. Maddox and his other brother, Evan, come in to eat with Noah regularly.
Maddox is the first to arrive this evening and like always, my heart skips a beat. He starts walking towards the bar and gives me that same cocky grin he always does. The one that gives me butterflies and makes me love coming to work.
"Kerrigan," he greets me with a nod of his head.
"Maddox, what can I get you? Don't even say it, the answer is no. No sexual favors." I smile because it's the same conversation every time. I ask him what he wants and he always replies with different sexual favors or positions. He's cute about it though, never getting touchy feely or anything like that. He always respects my space.
"Kerrigan, one day you will agree. One day. Until then, I want you to know I jerk off to the thought of you several times a week."
I smile and shake my head at his boldness. "You're not shy, Maddox. I'll give you that. Seriously though, what are you drinking?"
"Nothing. I just came by to see you."
"Where are your brothers?"
"Noah is off today. I'm meeting him and Evan later at the Cubs game. I know you’re off on Thursdays and that's when I'll be back. I couldn't go three days without seeing you."
He came here just to see me? I start wondering what he's hiding behind that cocky personality of his. I always thought I was just another woman for him to hit on. As far as I knew, he'd never gone out of his way to see anyone. I’ve seen him leave the bar with women, but he has never come in with one. And definitely never with the same girl twice.
Maddox
Never in my life have I seen a girl as beautiful as Kerrigan. Her hair is light brown, silky straight and falls just past her shoulders. She’s tall, maybe 5’9", with a beautiful tan. It's not just her beauty that brings me back here, she’s different and nothing like any woman I've ever met. She didn't drop her panties the first time that I came on to her. Hell, I've been coming here for about a year trying to get her into my bed. Not once has she said yes or given me any indication that she's interested. I've never had to pursue someone. I don't think I want to chase after Kerrigan either, but the fantasies I've had about her legs wrapped around me, her nails digging into my back, keeps me coming back.
"Why?" I hear her ask. I take this as my opening.
"Kerrigan, five days a week I'm here to see you. You know why." I don't want her to have any doubts. I'm only here for one thing.
"Tell you what, Maddox. Give me five personal details about yourself. I'm not saying yes to anyone I don't really know. I don't need to hear stories of your sexcapades either. Make them good."
Shit! I don't want her knowing anything about me, but if it means she'd be riding me - I'd tell her everything! "Five things. Let’s see...I'm twenty-nine. I hate bad drivers. I've always wanted to learn how to ski. I enjoy my job. And...I love eating Captain Crunch at midnight!"
"Those are some pretty weak five things," she laughs.
"You didn't specify. Now, how about we go out on Friday?"
Kerrigan
I want to scream, "Yes!" He actually asked me out without putting a sex clause or innuendo at the end of it. “I can't believe I am going to say it, but yes."
He smacks his hand on the bar. "I just won the lottery. What do you want to do?"
"I don't know. Dinner. No movies. No sex." I won’t become another notch on his bedpost.
"Fine. Dinner. No movies. No sex. But Kerrigan, at the end of the night, there will be a kiss." he says as he backs out of the bar.
Cocky bastard. I can’t help but smile. Yes, kissing Maddox will be nice. He looks so perfect with his black hair, brown eyes, and perfect tan...plus, he’s tall. He keeps his hair short and spikes it. He's on the Chicago P.D., so he keeps himself fit. I'm so excited! I wonder how often he's had date that didn’t involve sex. Knowing what I know about Maddox, I’m sure it hasn't happened very often.
Maddox
I just agreed to a date with no sex. What the hell is wrong with me?! Honestly, I don't want to mislead Kerrigan. I'm in that bar all the time and I don't need to deal with any bullshit in front of my brothers. We bust each other’s balls all the time. A pissed off bartender will piss them off. Shit, I should go back in and tell her I can't do it. I turn around and start back inside when I notice Kerrigan leaning over the bar. Her tank top is showing off the swell of her breasts. Damn, she is really beautiful. Life must have been so good to her. She looks confident and very sexy right now. Maybe the reason I want her is because she is so different from every other girl. I realize I actually enjoy talking to her. Where the fuck did this shit come from? Instead of walking back to tell her I changed my mind, I walk out of the bar more determined than ever to sleep with her. In my heart, I know it’s more than that. Maybe I can try this dating thing. If I were ever going to start dating, Kerrigan would be the girl to do it with.
Kerrigan
Tomorrow is my date with Maddox. I don't usually work on Thursdays, but tonight I came in. Erica agreed to work for me tomorrow so I could spend the day preparing for my date. Maddox and I are oddly matched. Maddox comes from the perfect family. Noah is a doctor, Evan is a lawyer and Maddox is a cop. I'm sure their parents are so proud of them. They’re all successful and have that cocky personality. Why did I agree to this? It'll be the same way as it's always been. I learned the hard way after losing my virginity to the mayor’s son that I was just a conquest to be won. After repeating that same mistake with a couple of other guys, I decided to just wait until I was in a committed relationship.
My family is a train wreck. My mom was beautiful in her day. She won several pageants and was even a runner-up for Miss Illinois. She also loves men. She and my father weren’t in a relationship when I was conceived, so he was in and out of my life. He married a woman who hated anything that had to do with my mom, including me. Every time I see her, she is ten shades of jealous. They have a daughter, my sister, Ari. We talk from time to time, but it’s weird. She knows a loving father. All I know is that I wasn’t loved enough to fight for. I love my mother, but the older my mom got, the harder she tried to find a man to take care of us. That meant she had less time for me. I wish she had realized that if she didn't sleep with them on the first date, she might actually get a second date. I refuse to make the same mistakes she did. I have too much respect for myself to put out on a first, second, or even third date. Trust and respect are two-way streets. When a man can earn my trust and respect, then there's a chance for something real.
Maddox makes me feel things that I haven’t felt in a long time. My heart flutters when I see him smile. It makes me so giddy. I honestly feel like I was worth the wait for him. He kept coming back and that makes me feel special. I hope he can be the kind of man that I want in my life. I mean, he’s always coming around and says it’s for me. Guess we’ll have to see. Maddox gets one chance to prove himself. I don’t have the time or the energy to be jerked around. Realizing I have spent a good fifteen minutes daydreaming, I decide to get back to work or at least pretend to be working. Thankfully, we aren't busy. I decide to go stock the bar and maybe hit the bathroom in case we get a late crowd. I’ll get Matt to cover the bar.
Maddox
I'm at Hansons an hour before I'm supposed to meet my brothers. I'd just gotten off work a short time ago; luckily, they have showers at the station. I didn't want to drive all the way home in the outskirts of Chicago only to come back out again. Cop salaries aren’t the greatest and living downtown is out of the question. I’ve done pretty well for myself. I guess it’s easy to put money in the bank when you don’t have a family to support. I could always move to the burbs and have a better house, but the last thing I want is to be around perfectly happy families.
I head to the bar to order a drink. It's Thursday and Kerrigan isn't working, so I ask Matt for a beer. It's not the same as watching Kerrigan behind the bar.
I see a pretty blonde approaching me, "Hey! I've see you in here before."
"That doesn't surprise me. This
is my home away from home."
"Oh, this is only my third time. I'm pretty sure you've been here every time, though," she says sitting on the chair next to me. I know that look in her eyes - it’s lust. Great. She seems easy. Her perfume is choking me and her ruby red lips tell me to make a move. Just thinking about getting a little something makes my dick hard. I hope she gives a good blowjob.
"What brought you here today?" I ask.
"I just got off work. Looking to unwind a little. How about you?" She puts her hand on my chest and slowly works her way down to the top of my jeans. She bats her eyelashes while her eyes fixate on my dick.
"Same here. I can help with that."
"I was hoping you'd say that. Do you live close?" she asks.
"Oh, honey. I'm not taking you home. There’s a bathroom right there. No one else is in the bar. It's only 3 o'clock."
She gets up and I grab her hand, leading her into the bathroom. The moment we get inside, I start kissing her. It's less than average. Let’s hope she can be above average when she is down on her knees. I start to rub my hand between her thighs and she lets out a moan. She's wearing a skirt that gives me easy access. I slip my fingers inside her panties and move them in a circular motion. She whimpers and I slide a finger inside her. In and out. I know she is getting close, so I lean down and suck her nipple through her silk shirt. "YES! I'M CUMMING!" Her body starts jerking. When she recovers, she gets down on her knees and undoes my button and zipper, pulling my dick out.
"Uhh...I'm not going to get this all the way in my mouth."
"Yes, you will. I'll help you." She looks intimidated, but she puts her lips around the tip of my hard cock. She starts sucking, taking more of me in and out of her mouth. I grab the back of her head and start thrusting my dick further back into her throat. She's starting to gag, but keeps on going.
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