Shit had been tense in the last year and Rafael barely let me in on his trips and jobs anymore. But today was going to be different. I was bringing in Gunner, and Wolf was in the process of setting up a meeting with La Cruz. Everything was going according to plan.

As we pulled up to the new bar I saw a few of the Gremlins members seated out front. Gunner pulled in next to me and took off his helmet.

I took a moment to take him in. Man, was he gorgeous, and not in the pretty sense, he was rogue worthy. His chocolate brown hair was cut close to his scalp leaving the top slightly raised. His beard was what I liked the most, giving him that shaggy, unkempt look that turned me on so much. Most women wouldn’t have liked it, but I would just die to feel it rub against the sensitive part of my thighs. He also had these penetratingly intense light blue green eyes. Every time he looked at me I felt like he was looking straight through me, into my soul. Right now, his eyes were staring at me like he wanted to eat me up, which I didn’t mind at all. Then again, I had to be more careful , he was supposed to be my cousin.

“Hey, Brick! Flathead!” I waved at them as I dismounted and I felt Gunner’s body heat at my back. It was almost comforting to have someone on my side for the first time in a year.

“Hey Chas! Who you got there?”

“This is my cos, Guns. We’re here to talk to Ralfie, you seen him?”

Gino pointed to the side back door. “He’s out back!”

“Great, thanks.”

“Nice to meet you, cos.” He nodded at Gunner, and he responded with a grunt. I smiled at how perfect he was for the job. Shit, he was perfect in every way.

As we made our way to the back of the building Gunner leaned into me and I could feel his breath at my neck sending a shock to my loins. “Guns?”

I smile back at him. “It’s either that, or give them your full name. I also liked when Grayson called you that. It’s cute.” I tease and he grunted, almost making me laugh.

We entered the back of the bar and found Rafael putting out orders to make room for the new shipment.

“Hey baby!” I ran up to him like I always did, and wrapped my legs around his waist. I couldn’t have him doubting my affection at this point. From the corner of my eye I caught Gunner clenching his fist and cracking his knuckles, while turning his head away. I quickly jumped off of Rafael after giving him a quick peck on the cheek. For some reason, I didn’t want Gunner to think I was enjoying the moment. It was all a show, a very convincing one at that, but it had to be for this to work.

“Hey babe.” He swatted my ass as I turned towards Gunner. “What’cha got here?”

“Ralfie, baby. This is Guns. He’s my older cousin. Just came in from Montana and is lookin’ for a place to crash. You think we can hook him up?”

Rafael came up to Gunner and I almost laughed at how small he looked compared to the muscled giant I had brought in. “My Old Lady’s cos, huh?” He looked him up and down and walked around him. “Tell me cos, how long you thinkin’ ‘bout bein’ here?”

Gunner glanced at me for a second. “Don’t have anything definite planned.”

Rafael nodded. “What are you good at?”

Gunner shrugged. “Pretty much anything.” He fixed his eyes on me. “I’m really good with my hands.”

His innuendo was more than clear, and it was strictly mine to understand. The image of his hands roaming my body made me blush and I stepped in on the conversation. “He’ll do anything you ask of him, baby. He’s a fast learner.”

Rafael looked at me and smiled. “Anything for my girl!”

He reached out a hand and I took it. Tugging me in I draped myself to his side. “Thank you.” I whispered, and forced myself to give him a small peck on the lips.

He ran a finger across my cheek and spoke to Gunner without taking his eyes off me. “Get your stuff, you’ll be staying back here for now. I’ll set you up with a cot or somethin’. There’s a couch and a small fridge in that back room there.”

He trailed his fingers down to my chin and playfully tilted it up. “Why don’t you get your cousin settled in and come meet me upstairs afterward. I need my baby today.”

I nearly gagged inside, but I managed to force a smile. “You got it, baby.”

* * *

I slowly walked Gunner over to the back room, feeling his anger emanate through me. I turned on the light to one of the back rooms and sighed. It was dingy and all around horrible. Not at all what I wanted for him, especially since he was risking his life for me.

“Sorry about tha…”

I gasped as the door slammed, nearly breaking off the weak hinges. He stood seething in the middle of the room. Well, the small room since he pretty much encompassed half the place.

“What did he mean about going upstairs?”

I looked up at him and his eyes darkened. As I answered, my eyes went down to my feet. “Exactly what you’re thinking.”

He slammed his hand against a metal shelf and the loud clanging reverberated through the small room, making me flinch. Shame ran through me and a flush painted my cheeks.

“Why?”

I look up at him then. “Because I’m his Old Lady, that’s why. Because that’s my job.”

His nostrils flared as he breathed out, making the muscles on his neck flex. He looked like he wanted to rip someone’s head off, yet it was turning me on to no end.

“And your job entails fucking a murderer?”

“Hey!” I walked a few steps up to him and pointed at him angrily. “What I do in my job is none of your business. I didn’t ask for you to be here so I could hear your lewd opinions. I asked for you because I needed you.” I closed my eyes and took a deep breath realizing I had let the small confession slip from my lips. “I need your skills and I need for you to do your job.”

“I didn’t know the FBI had such intricate job descriptions. Please tell me, will I have to fuck around to get what I want.”

My eyes widened. “Don’t you fucking dare talk to me like that! You have no idea what I go through on a daily basis. What I’ve been through this last year. You have no right to judge me!”

He glared at me for a moment and then he dropped his head in defeat. When he looked back up at me, his eyes had softened, but I didn’t let him speak. I didn’t want to hear his apology. He considered me a slut, and that was enough.

“Just, do what you came here to do. I’ll see you later.”

I was skimming past him when he suddenly grabbed my waist and slammed me against the door. I was completely pressed against his hard body, with one hand on the back of my neck and the other wrapped around my torso. Man, was he powerful. I felt so small in his arms.

“Don’t do it. Don’t go to him.” His whispered hoarsely. The anguish in his voice, rumbled against my neck.

I don’t know why he did it, but his assault was sweet and unexpected. Instinctively, I stroked his arms and biceps that were gently cradling me. “I have to. If I don’t he’ll know something’s wrong.”

He nuzzled my neck and I felt electricity pour out and heat my senses. His touch ignited every cell in my body and it felt amazing.

“Stay with me.”

I moaned as he bit down on the curve of my neck, his tongue grazing my clavicle bone, his hands were massaging my muscles, making me melt. “I have to go.” I breathed.

He pressed his hips against me and I could feel his length along my stomach. “No you don’t. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to. I’ll protect you.”

I threw my head back as he dragged his lips across my neck, leaving wet kisses behind. “Gunner, please.”

“Please what, baby?”

I tried to come to my senses. “Please put me down.”

He shook his head. “I don’t think I can do that. You feel so good.”

It did feel good, a little too good and I needed to put a stop to this. I knew he was going to be trouble as soon as he looked at me, but I couldn’t help myself. He’d been too tempting to not have by my side. I wanted his protection, but I found myself wanting him even more desperately. It had been too long since a man touched me like this, and I’d never even experienced someone like Gunner before. He lit up my entire body.

“Mmmm,” I moaned. “We shouldn’t do this. Not here.” I whispered.

He tilted his head and looked at me angrily. “Are you going to go up there and fuck him?”

“Jesus, Gunner. You don’t have to say it that way.”

He let go of me then and his warmth disappeared, replaced by a sudden emptiness. “Then in what way do you want me to say it?”

“I don’t know, but not in that way,” I hissed.

“Would you rather I said I want you to stay so I can fuck you. So I can sink myself deep inside of you. To stay so that you could fuck me, use me.” His words made my pussy clench and I gasped.

“Gunner…Gunner, you need to control yourself. Remember why we’re here. I can’t have you with me if you’re going to act this way. I’ve been at this for too long. I can’t afford you blowing my cover.”

“I don’t want you to go up there.” He pressed his forehead to mine and leaned into me. “I don’t know why, but I don’t want anyone else touching you.”

I was both shocked and turned on by his confession. He was so open about what he felt and I wasn’t really prepared for it. His words were possessive and I found myself yearning for more. Instead, I reached for the doorknob and managed to slide under his arm. “I have to go.”

He gave me an agonizing look and I quickly ran out and slammed the door behind me.

What the hell just happened. I nearly lost control. I never lose control.

I paused for a second, to catch my breath.

Get it together Burke. You have a job to do. Even if it involves having sex with a pig, when what you really want to do is wrap your legs around a man. A man like Jason Gunner.