by Robyn, Amy
“I have eleven girls down here in the basement and I need as many ambulances as we can get for them, as well as two assailants.” I say as I drop my radio. A voice comes through. It's the Chief.
“How are the assailants injured?” Thank fuck he knows about Psions and our gifts.
“They are severely dehydrated.” I can hear laughter in his voice when he comes back on.
“You might have to explain later, how that happened.” I love that he is amused. I can tell already I am going to love working for him.
“Will do Chief.” I drop my radio again as other officers make their way down. It is going to be a long day. I traveled all morning and now all of this. I will be lucky to make it to bed before midnight.
I spend the rest of the day helping girls get to the hospital and interviewing each one. Though I can easily get the information from them with a simple mind push, I do not do it. These women have been through hell and they are entitled to their dignity.
They will give me details if they want to. It isn't necessary to know all of the sexual atrocities done to them. That will come later in court if they choose to testify. I just need to know if they were assaulted and by whom. I need them to tell me about their kidnapping and where they were taken. I need to find all of the missing women. That is my main goal.
Every single one of the women have been raped. Knowing my sister had been taken by these sick fucks, just makes me want to lash out irrationally. James assured me that she had not been raped but she had been abused. I will stop at nothing to see all of these men behind bars.
I am at my desk writing my report when the Chief comes over and talks to me.
“Hey man, go ahead and cut out of here. You can finish the paperwork tomorrow.” He says as he falls into the chair in front of me. I sigh.
“I am actually just finishing up. Only a couple more sentences.” I finish them quickly as the Chief sits back and relaxes. When I finish, I stretch my tired muscles and joints. I groan when a few pop. The Chief laughs.
“I know what it's like. I was there last week.” He stands up and picks up the paperwork from in front of me. He puts his hand out and helps me stand.
“You did one hell of a job on your first day. Welcome aboard.” He walks toward the front door and I follow.
“Thanks Chief.” I say.
“Call me James when we aren't around the other officers. We will be somewhat family after all.” He is like an adopted brother to my soon to be brother in law. It is strange having a sister again. I am so happy she has been found. I never stopped thinking about her. She is the reason I joined the police department. I wanted to help others in similar situations. If I can help one child find his or her way home, it's worth all of the hard work and training.
We walk out in to the parking lot and over to the car I have been assigned.
“I know you are planning to have breakfast with your sister and Forest in the morning. Stop by Windwalker Incorporated and get to know the team you will be working with. They have tracked and found one hundred percent of our missing person cases. They will be invaluable to you.” He slaps my back before walking away. Shit.
Looks like I will be meeting the fire breathing woman soon. I groan at the thought. I know I am just as guilty as she is in our disagreement, still I loathe the idea of working with her daily. I shrug my shoulder. What can I do? I have to make peace. Too bad I can't put it off for a day or two. Time is not on my side, me calling her a bitch will be fresh in her mind.
I get to Gage's house a little after ten. They are such a lovely couple. It's amazing seeing the love I see shining in their eyes. It makes me hopeful that soon I will meet my One. I have been waiting patiently, but I am starting to run out of time. Already I am having a hard time deciphering my thoughts. I get confused sometimes and that has never happened to me. I need to find her very soon.
The bedroom is nicely decorated and the bed is comfortable. It only takes me moments to fall asleep. I dream of the same woman I have for years. Still I can't see her face, but I feel her warmth and love. This dream isn't sexual as some of them have been. This one is sweet. My One wraps her arms around me and holds me close as she whispers her love to me. She seems so real to me tonight.
I feel like I know her, somehow. I wish I could see her face. All I see is a lot of black hair and I can smell her sweet scent. She smells like cotton candy and roses mixed together. It is very alluring. I could get lost in this dream and never care to escape. I snuggle into my pillow as my One holds me close.
Chapter 3.
I wake up from the same dream I always have. It always starts out the same. I am wrapped in his arms. I can't see his face, but I can feel him. I feel his heat, his strength and most importantly his love. His love is powerful, all encompassing. I crave to feel it in real life. I wonder if it will feel just as magnificent.
When my alarm starts going off, my first thought is about throwing it across the room. I really think hard about it. I sigh and I heave myself out of bed and push the button on top of the obnoxious sounding alarm. To be fair though, I bought it because of it's horrible screeching sound. I am not easily woken.
With my alarm safe for another day, I head to the coffee pot. I need my coffee to start my day. I barely have one eye open until after the first cup. The second cup goes into a travel mug and with me to the office. I drink down my cup as quickly as I can without scorching myself. I think about turning on my phone and decide not to do it until I get in to the office. I am not ready to deal with the day, yet.
I decide to wear my silver pencil skirt and black turtleneck sweater. I finish it off with my thigh high black boots underneath. I look professional, feminine and I get to still be warm. It is the beginning of winter here and it can get very cold. We are expecting a blizzard to hit some time tonight. I already went grocery shopping and stocked up on food. Always be prepared, Daddy would always say.
I grab my mug and lock the house up. I am in the car before I remember my phone. Crap. I run back in and get it. I swear it is a good thing my head is attached with how forgetful I have been lately. You try having premonitions all the time about things you can't change and then one day they just stop. I am starting to panic. Maybe I have lost my gift. I still feel everyone's emotions, but I have not walked the Veil in a very long time.
I get to the office ten minutes early. I am just walking through the door, when Aaron storms toward me.
“You never answer your damn phone in the mornings.” He fumes.
“Good morning dearest brother. How was your morning. Mine is just fine, except my tyrannical boss is breathing fire.” He tries to stay mad, but I catch his lip twitching to smile.
“We have a guest. Go introduce yourself, while I make copies of these papers. He is in conference room one.” What? We have a guest? I didn't schedule any security customers. I wonder who it is. I make my way to the conference. I stop at the door and test out my smile. It used to be no problem to smile. That was before I lost my gift.
I plaster one on and walk through the door. There is a man standing next to Talon that is nearly as tall as he is. That alone is shocking, then you add in his broad shoulders that taper in to a narrow waste. Oh and don't get me started on his butt. His ass was made to make a women pant. I shake my head and nearly laugh out loud.
“Jenna.” Talon says. The stranger turns and I feel it. The soul pulling from my body to meet his and when it settles back in, a deep sense of peace takes residence in me. It feels so good after all of the turmoil I have been in. I moan at how good it feels. I never want it to stop.
“Holy fuck.” He says. Talon stares at us with his mouth hanging open. He can see what is happening.
“Jenna, this is Ethan. He is Emma's brother and he will be working with us.” Well that takes the wind out of my sails a bit.
“The puffed up jerk.” He looks contrite and that almost takes the anger away. Fate gave me a jerk for a One. What did I do to deserve this? I have been loyal to my family and frie
nds. I even stayed pure so that it could be a gift for my One. What a joke. I turn and walk out of the room.
Chapter 4.
That did not just happen. I spent a wonderful morning with my sister, getting to know her and her One. I was walking on cloud nine when I got here. Now, I have finally found my One and it just so happens to be the only woman I have ever insulted in my life.
She walked away. My One turned her back on me and walked away. I have dreamed of this day for so long. In none of my fantasies did my One walk away from me. What the fuck do I do?
I look up at Talon. He has his nostrils flared and eyes squeezed almost closed in anger.
“What could you have done to piss off my sister? She is the most gentle and endearing woman I know. For her to be upset with you it must have been something bad.” I cross my arms over my chest.
“I would never hurt my One. We just got off on the wrong foot when I called her before I moved here.” I refuse to back down.
“Then why are you still standing here. You have a One to talk into liking you.” He says as he points at the door. He has a point. I turn to leave and I hear him cursing. I turn at the door.
“Where is her office.” I ask.
“Down the hall to the very end on the right.” He tells me. I follow his directions and walk into her office. No way was I knocking and give her the option to turn me away.
“What the..” She starts.
“Look, I think we got off on the wrong foot. I never would have talked to you that way under normal circumstances. I would like a chance to explain.” She nods her head.
“I had just left the hospital where my partner was laid up with a two gunshot wounds. We had been tracking a serial killer for two years. It was gruesome and in the take down the son of a bitch got two shots he never should have. I had not slept in two days and I was a wreck. I understand if you are still angry with me. Just know I would take it back if I could.” She bites into her lush bottom lip as she looks me over.
She has long, thick black hair that falls to the middle of her back. It is her eyes that stand out the most. They are the truest blue I have ever seen. They almost seem to glow with an inner light. They are fringed with long thick black lashes, the kind most women dream of. She releases her full red lip, leaving a sheen of moisture. I want to lick it so desperately.
“I was having a bad day also. Let's chalk it up to us both not being ourselves and start fresh.” She puts her hand out.
“Hi, my name is Jenna.” I can't help the huge grin that takes over my face. I am just so happy she is giving me another chance. Just from the touch of her hand my mind has cleared. I nearly moan.
“Hi, my name is Ethan. It is a pleasure to meet you.” She goes to pull her hand away.
“Please don't let go yet. This is the clearest my head has been in years.” That startles her. She does the unexpected and leans in to me and wraps her arms around me. Gods, that feels incredible. I do moan this time.
“How close were you?” I know what she is asking.
“I had a year left, maybe two.” I do not finish with what would have happened. We both know.
“What time do you get off today?” She asks.
“I am off now. I will not be called in for a week unless something else happens between now and then. I need to get settled.” I want so desperately to ask if I can stay with her, but I will leave that up to her. She walks over to her purse and pulls out her keys. She pulls one off and hands it to me.
“You my as well take your stuff to my place.” She writes down her address and hands it to me. I pull her into me and take her mouth. I know I am probably pushing it, but if she was your One, I doubt you would show any restraint as well.
I brush my lips across hers twice before pushing my tongue between her lips. She opens for me and I moan at my first taste of heaven. My cock hardens and I try to keep it away from her, until she steps into me and presses her hips into mine. I growl into her mouth as I grind my erection into her soft belly. Shit. I am so close to taking her on the desk. I pull back and press my forehead to hers.
“I better go and let you work. Is there anything you do not like to eat or are allergic to?” I ask her.
“I do not care for mushrooms, but I like everything else.” She says as she steps back. Her lips are slightly swollen and I nearly pull her back for more. I had heard stories about how intense it is to find your One. I had no idea it would be this intense. All I can think about is her taste and what sounds she will make when I slide my cock into her. Fuck. That's not helping with the problem behind my zipper.
“Alright. No mushrooms. Anything in particular sound good for dinner. I just happen to be a great cook.” I boast. It is one of the few things I really enjoy outside of work. She smiles up at me and my breath catches. She is spectacular. No wonder my brother is smitten. Remind me to kill him later.
“Surprise me.” She kisses my chin and walks around her desk.
“I can do that.” And more.. I say to myself. She picks up her phone and turns it on.
“What is your phone number?” I rattle off my number.
“You're not going to need it.” I tell her and then push my thoughts at her.
“In my family we can communicate telepathically with our Ones over any distance.” She looks stunned for a moment.
“That must come in handy. That explains how Forest knew what was happening with Emma before they even met.” I nod my head.
“Yes I am sure it is.” I say out loud. I lean over the desk and give her lips one last peck.
“I will see you when your off. I will go pick up my stuff and some groceries and then I will be at your house.” I tell her.
“Our house.” She says as I walk through the door. I turn and smile at her. She has just made my day. Hell my lifetime. I dreamed of the day I found her and even in my wildest fantasies I had not envisioned such a beautiful and vivacious woman. She takes my breath away.
“Our house.” I turn and walk away before I turn into a ninny.
Chapter 5.
Wow, my One sure can kiss. I am still in a daze and it has been hours since he kissed me. I have felt him through our connection several times as though he is checking up on me. I smile and find myself doing the same. I wonder what he is doing. I am sure when we get used to this bond we will be able to tell.
I feel horrible that I overreacted this morning, but in my defense I thought he was an asshole. I am happy to discover that we had both just been having a bad day. I understand now why I have quit having visions. I can't see my own future. My One getting ready to make an appearance is the reason my visions stopped. I can breathe a lot easier now.
I never enjoyed my gift until I thought I had lost it. I am glad that isn't the case. I am just finishing up my paperwork when Aaron comes in.
“Are you still coming over for dinner tonight?” Oh crap, I forgot.
“Uh... well I kinda found my One today.” I squirm under his intense gaze. He has always had this way of making me feel like a little girl.
“Really? Who is he?” He looks around menacing as though I am hiding the man in my office.
“Ethan McMahon.” His jaw drops. He pulls on the knot in his tie before leaning against my desk.
“Your One would have to be the most powerful Psion in the world.” He runs his hand over his face.
“I hope like hell he is good to you because I really do not think I could win a fight with him, but I would sure go down swinging. If he hurts you, I think he would have to go through all of us.” He shakes his head.
“He seems great to me. I am just getting to know him, though. You know his family is very kind. I think you're safe from having to defend me.” I smirk at him. He rolls his eyes.
“Is he at the station?” I stop and close my eyes. I feel our link and follow it to him. He is taking a shower and it feels so good. I nearly moan before I realize what he is doing and that my brother is in the room. Oh my god. My One is in my shower masturbating. I could feel
his pleasure and it was intense.
“Are you alright? You look a little flushed.” Oh I am flushed alright. I look anywhere but at my brother.
“I am fine. He is at my house. I gave him the key so he could get settled.” Aaron growls.
“I don't like it.” The growl is still in his voice.
“You do not have to like it. He is my One. Get used to it.” I know it is because he still sees me as a little girl. I am the youngest and the only girl. To him I probably always will the baby.
“I know you're right.” He takes a deep breath and let's it out.
“I do like him, so far. I just don't think anyone is good enough for you.” That made me smile. I wrap my arms around him.
“I love you too, big brother.” He grunts in response and hugs me back.
“Go, be with your One. I am shocked you stayed here.” He leads me to the wall where I hand my coat and purse. Today is extra cold so I have my scarf and gloves also to put on.
“I wanted to finish all of the sales orders, just in case we are snowed in. I just finished them.” He smiles down at me.
“Always doing the right thing. I hope he knows he is getting the perfect woman.” He kisses the top of my head. I laugh.
“Don't let Sarah hear you say that.” I shake my head as I continue to laugh. It would serve him right if she overheard him say something like that. I do not understand why all of my brothers seem to think I walk on water. They are completely wrong. I am no saint. They just may not know about some of the stuff I did when I was younger. I almost laugh when I remember the skinny dipping in old man Murphy's pond. There was a time when I was quite the little daredevil.
I stand up on the tops of my toes and kiss his cheek. He walks me to the front door and stops me before I walk through the door.
“If you need me I am only a phone call away.” I nod my head as my eyes begin to water. I am so happy I have such loving brothers. He kisses the top of my head again before I walk out of the door.
