I’D SPENT OVER THREE YEARS waking up terrified, ever since the incident with Randy, but since meeting Mason, I loved waking up each morning. It was having Mason with me and knowing I was cocooned in my own little save haven.
Staring down at Mason’s chest, I slowly slid the sheet down revealing Mason in all his glory in only boxers. My body heated as I stared at his sculptured body. I tingled all over and I wanted to show him how I felt. I wanted to touch him and make him want me like I wanted him. I just didn’t know how to go about it. I didn’t like what was done to me when the men came on to me in foster care, so I didn’t want to jump on him and attack him without him wanting me.
Hovering over him, I rubbed my hands over his chest, leaned down and brushed my lips over his nipples, and slowly made my way down his hard six-pack chest. His moan encouraged me to continue my exploring. Kissing my way over and down his body I paused at his, er, dick, straining against his boxers. Slowly, I pulled them down and his, um, cock—I resisted the urge to giggle as I tried to think of what to call his penis—popped out and I studied it. I hadn’t seen one this close up. The head reminded me of a mushroom and it was long and very thick. I wrapped both my hands around the shaft leaving just the head peeking out above my fingers. Leaning closer, I licked the tip a couple of times, and his moans grew louder and then, I felt his fingers thread through my hair.
“Feels so good. Mmm, Alexa.” He drew out my name and I hummed with delight that he was enjoying what I did.
I pulled away and gazed up at him. “I’m doing it right?”
His eyes opened and I saw the blazing passion in them, and then they widened and his mouth gaped open for a moment before he snapped it shut on a grunt. “Alexa, you shouldn’t be doing this.”
“Why? I want to show you how I feel. I want you to know that I want you.” His long drawn out groan had me preening.
“Oh, bear, I want you too, but you aren’t ready. I don’t want you to do something that you’re not ready for.” I squeezed his cock and pumped my hands up and down. “Alexa, you need to stop. If you don’t . . . ” He shook his head. “If you don’t stop I’ll come.” He arched up into my touch. Leaning down again I sucked in the mushroom head and moved down, taking as much of him as I could while I pumped him. “Fuck, that feels to damn good. You should stop. Oh, sooo good.” Spurred on, I continued sucking, licking, and pumping.
My body felt hot. My breasts ached and my wet pussy pulsed. I’d never been turned on by anyone but Mason and pleasing him had made me hot and needy. I was so lost in pleasuring him that I didn’t feel the hands that hooked under my arms and pulled me up his body.
“I’m going to come. I don’t want to blow my load in your mouth.”
I frowned. I wanted him to finish. Shaking my head, I stared into his eyes that were so dark with lust they almost looked completely black. “Why not? I want to make you happy.”
“Bear, you make me more than happy. What you just did felt beyond amazing.”
“Let me finish you, please,” I begged. I was determined. Wiggling down, I wrapped my fingers around his dick again and tugged.
“Bear, you’re making it really hard for me to keep being a gentleman and let me go at a slow pace.” He moaned and jerked his hips. Easing away, I stared down and watched his muscles flex and strain. Fascinated, I stared transfixed as he moaned and groaned, but kept his gaze on me. He grunted. “Alexa.” A white creamy substance erupted and landed on his tense muscular chest. Curious and unable to resist, I leaned down and licked at some of the cum on his stomach. “Bear, you drive me crazy,”
Grinning up at him, I kissed my way up his body and squealed in surprise when he rolled, his fingers hooking into my tank top and lifting it up and off. I rose up, helping him, and he used my tank to wipe his chest. “I made you happy?”
“Alexa, you’re amazing. That felt so good. You didn’t have to do that. I don’t want to push you before you’re ready.”
My body tingled and I smirked at him. “I’m ready. I really liked what I did.”
He covered my body and I shivered in anticipation. He ran his lips up and down my neck as his hands roved my body. “I’m going to make you feel good.”
“Mmm, yes. Yes please.”
He chuckled. “So polite.” He nibbled at my shoulder and kissed his way to my uncovered breasts. “You’re so beautiful.” He suckled my breasts, swapping between the two, and I closed my eyes in bliss. When I felt his fingers slip between the folds of my pussy, my eyes shot open. His thumb circled my nub and I squealed as joy shot through me.
Mason kissed his way down my body and hooked his fingers into my undies. “Lift.” I eased up and he slipped my panties down and off and settled between my legs. I had a moment of embarrassment and tried to close my legs, but I couldn’t because he was between them. “Let me give you pleasure, too.”
Without saying a word, I spread my legs and took a deep calming breath. I trusted Mason and what he’d done to me so far had felt beyond amazing. His warm breath fanned over my most private place and tingles shot through my body. I arched up and gasped when his tongue swiped across my pussy lips. Pleasure flowed as he buried his face and started licking me. Oh. My. God. I’d masturbated before, but this was next level feeling. His fingers explored, rubbing my clit and settling between my folds where his tongue was running up and down my pussy lips. When a thick finger sank into me as he licked over my nub, I jumped from the tingling sensation it pulsed through my body.
I fought for an anchor, gripping the sheets as the onslaught continued. He didn’t let up as I begged him. “Please. Yes, please. More. Oh, I need more. Please.” He ate me out like it was his last meal and it was his favorite.
My body shook with my building orgasm. I was grinding myself against Mason, and completely let myself go. I rocked over him as his fingers delved in and out as he sucked on my nub and pressed down on it, applying just the right amount of pressure. I was going to blow.
Letting go of the sheets I cupped my breasts and caressed my tips, mewling with pleasure. When Mason pushed in with two fingers and sucked on my clit I pinched my nipples. “Mason,” I screamed as I shattered into a blissful orgasm.
“Thank God the rooms are sound proof, bear, cos you’re loud.” He crawled up and hugged me to him. If I hadn’t been so happy I would have commented, but I was too content to speak.
THE TV WASN’T LOUD AS we sat snuggled watching Netflix. Mason trailed the pads of his fingers up and down my shoulder. “Are you happy?”
I nodded then realized he couldn’t see me. “Yes. You make me happy.”
“Good. I always want to make you happy.” He brought my hand up and kissed my knuckles. “What do you want to do when you finish your schooling? University, TAFE, or explore the world?”
“All I want, all I’ve ever wanted, is a family. I don’t want to travel. I want a home. I want a bunch of children and I want them young.” I knelt up so I could talk face to face. “I don’t want to be old like my parents when I have children. I want to be able to have them young so I can have a lot of them. What do you want?” Staring into his gaze, I tried to see if he didn’t like what I’d said. He didn’t frown or look like he wanted an escape or show any sign that he was scared of what I’d just told him.
“All I want is you.”
Rolling my eyes, I smiled at Mason. He was perfect to me. “You’re too good to me. You have to elaborate please, there has to be more you want.”
“I want you to be happy. If a bunch of kids will do that, I’ll give you an army full.”
“Do you really mean it?” I bounced on the seat and settled myself over his lap straddling him before I smashed my lips over his.
His chuckled and his body shook with it. I loved the sound of his happiness.
I WAS WORRIED SICK. TERRIFIED that The Devil’s Queens would somehow get Alexa. I wanted to keep her locked in the house where I knew she was safe. I’d used that word a lot since meeting Alexa, but I knew with her having gone so many years without any feeling of security, it was important to both of us.
Alexa came to work with me, but spent ninety percent of her time in the daycare. We didn’t go anywhere now without high security. I wasn’t chancing The Devil’s Queens getting a hold of Alexa.
Today I had not one, but two surprises for Alexa. With the high security at the moment I had to make sure the guards knew even the slightest change in any plans I made. Going to the security house, I opened it and met the head of security team, Darren, and the head of my aunt’s, Brand. Brett and Tony sat watching the monitors.
“Mason, is there a change of plans today? I’ll call back the men. I already had them on route to the location,” Darren stated.
I nodded. “Yes, only minor though. I decided to give Alexa a puppy, too. I know she’s going to love the trained adult German Shepherd, but I know she would be over the moon for a puppy.”
“Whipped.” It had been muttered under his breath but I heard it and knew just who’d said it.
“Tony.” The big man turned and I narrowed my gaze at him. “I’m not going to fire you. I promised Alexa I wouldn’t.” I looked him up and down and shook my head. “Do you know she stuck up for you, even though you’ve treated her rudely? Darren, could you call my mother? I’m sure she’ll find something for Tony.” Turning from Tony, I looked at Darren and Brand. “The same woman who trains the security dogs has one puppy because a couple had to pull out of the deal. I jumped at the chance. I’ve spoken to a vet and the woman and we got the okay to get the puppy a couple of days early.”
“That’s great, Mr. Silverman. Miss Jennings will be ecstatic.” Darren winked. “Good thing it isn’t much of a change in plans, just adding a puppy as well as a trained guard dog. We will be there longer, but the security we have in place won’t need changing.”
“Great. I thought I’d let you know. We’ll be ready to go in half an hour or so.”
I’d hoped what had happened with Tony was a one-off occurrence. After I’d spoken to the other guards who’d been with Alexa and I when we went shopping, and I’d learned what he had said I spoken to Darren and we gave him his official first warning. Now, this will be his second warning. I’m going to have to ask Darren to keep a closer eye on him. I’m hoping he is just having an off day. I’d never had a problem with him before, but then again, I’d never really been in a relationship with a woman.
Tony had been on my security team for two years and this was the first issue that I’d had with him. Alexa was my priority and I assured myself as I entered the house and made my way to her, that he wasn’t being fired, just moved.
When I made it back to our room, I found Alexa still asleep, but on my side hugging my pillow. Since waking up in hospital she’d only spent one night—the one when Tony had opened his big mouth—without me in the same room. Since sleeping in the same bed, Alexa had become attached to me and snuggled against my body.
Going to the bed, I sat on the edge, leaned down and kissed my way from her shoulder up her neck and connected my lips to hers, kissing her awake.
“Mmm, I want to wake up this way every day.”
“I can do that.” Her arms wrapped around my neck and she dragged me down to rest at her side.
“Do we have to get out of bed?”
“I have a surprise for you. If we stay in bed you won’t get it.”
I smiled when she bolted up and straddled my lap, beaming down at me. “You have a surprise? For me?” She bounced on my lap and I groaned as her arse hit my hard dick.
“Aahhh, Bear, you drive me crazy.” Holding her waist to stop her bouncing, I gritted my teeth as she ground her hips down and her cotton covered pussy brushed over my straining cock. I wished I didn’t have my shorts and boxers on. Her giggle drove me nuts as my whole body heated with pure need.
“I like that you want me. I want you to feel the same way I do for you.” Her cheeks and chest were as red as a tomato, her teeth nibbled on her bottom lip, and her eyes shined with her innocence.
“Alexa, I always want you.” I pulled her down and took her lips to mine. I got lost in her taste as I slipped my tongue in and tangled it with hers. My hands explored her body and my need for her rose as my pleasure built. I knew though, if we continued, we wouldn’t get to the dog and puppy surprise and I’d push Alexa to do something I didn’t think she was ready for yet. She’d sucked me off and explored my body, and I’d returned the favor by eating her out, but we hadn’t had sex. I craved that kind of intimacy with her, but I didn’t think she was ready, not with the nightmares she still had, although lately they were becoming less frequent. There was a constant fight with my body and head because I wanted to sink myself into her, but I knew now wasn’t the time. We needed more time together first. Tearing my mouth from hers on a groan, I rested my forehead against hers. “We need to stop or you’ll miss your surprise.”
“Oh. Okay.” She sighed long and loud. “Can I have a clue what my surprise is?” Staring at her, with her beaming smile and glowing skin, it was hard to think that two months ago she’d been hurt, in pain, dirty, and homeless.
Easing her off me, I stood and backed up. “All I’ll say is you’ll love my surprise. It’s something you want.”
She eased up and stretched, her breasts thrust out, and I gritted my teeth and took a step back so I wouldn’t go to her. “You’re so good to me.” She beamed at me and I backed up further.
“I’ll go down and get your breakfast ready. You okay to eat it in the car?” I turned and made my way out of the room, but I heard her reply.
“Yep. I’m eager for my surprise.”
HER SMILE SPREAD WIDE AS I parked at the breeder’s farm. I had stopped about five minutes before we got there and put a blindfold on her so she didn’t see the sign on the way in.
“Can I take the blindfold off now?”
“Wait, I’ll come around.” I got out of the car and went around and opened her door. Alexa had already undone her seat belt and was trying to take the blindfold off, but I’d done the knots too tight. Gently, I eased it off without undoing it.
Alexa blinked a couple of times, slipped out of the car and stretched as she gazed around. “A farm?” She raised her brow at me. “I would ask if you bought it, but this doesn’t look quite as extravagant as I would expect for a Silverman.”
Chuckling, I shook my head. “No, I didn’t buy this. Come on. We’re a little early, but security’s been here for a while.”
Before we arrived at the front door and knocked, it opened and Mrs. Rose Benchwood walked out smiling.
“Hello, Mr. Silverman. Your security has been here for a while. We’re all set up.”
“Hi, Mrs. Benchwood. The security came early as we changed plans and will be here longer.” I nodded down to Alexa who was holding my hand. “This is Alexa.”
Mrs. Benchwood beamed at Alexa. “Hello, Alexa. I’m Rose Benchwood. I’ve been told this is all a surprise for you.” She held out her hand and Alexa took it and gave a short shake before taking it back to cling to me. “Let’s go around the back. Ruby, my daughter, is out back with everything.”
Alexa’s brows furrowed as she gazed around searching for a clue as to why she would be here. The house wasn’t big, a small Queenslander style cottage, so when we came around the corner, she squealed and let go of me to run toward the puppy pen. I was surprised to see more than one in there. Three, to be exact, two smaller and one that was a lot older than the seven and half weeks the little ones were.
“There’s more than one in there.” I stopped before we got too close to Alexa who was already in the pen falling in love with the puppies.
Mrs. Benchwood didn’t take her eyes off Alexa and when she spoke her voice was soft, with a hint of sadness. “What you told me of her story.” She quickly wiped a tear away. “I know I should have consulted with you, but . . . ” She shook her head like she was clearing it. “Benza has been training and he’s mastered most things. Ruby is sure if we stick with him he’ll get better and move on to the next level, but I just don’t see him as a military attack dog. I know he’s just too soft.”
I glanced over at the bigger puppy who I guessed was Benza. He was licking Alexa’s face and trying to get all the attention. I could already tell Alexa was in love. She laughed and cuddled him as she tried to pat the other two puppies. “Okay. What about the other puppy? You said you only have one.”
Her sigh was loud and drawn out. “I was going to keep the female for breeding, but I just feel Alexa deserves to have as many options as she wants.” She stared at Alexa and the puppies and in a barely there whisper said, “Poor girl.”
“Thanks, Mrs. Benchwood.”
She patted my arm. “It’s Rose.” She made a sound that was between a snort and a laugh. “You Silvermans have provided me with enough support and stability over the years with my business that I’m happy to offer you more.”
We got to the pen and the beaming smile Alexa gave me had my heart soaring. I knew that I would do anything to keep her this happy, even if it meant coming home with three puppies and one guard dog.
“What do you think of your surprise, bear? Who you going to pick?” Her eyes lit up like I’d just given her the world, but by the time I ended my sentence she’d gathered the puppies all to her and glared at me.
“Surely you’re not cruel enough to make me choose between these adorable babies.” She batted her eye lashes at me and I groaned, knowing I’d been right before. I’d planned to get one guard dog but instead, I was going home with a whole pack.
Turning to Rose, I scrubbed my hand over my face and threaded my fingers through my hair. I could see Mrs. Benchwood was barely resisting laughing at me. I raised my brow. “You knew as soon as you saw Alexa with those pups that I would be leaving with them all, didn’t you?”
She stopped resisting and laughed. “I wasn’t sure until she let go of you and her eyes lit up like fireworks on New Year’s Eve. I can tell her that she needs to choose one and I’ll have the others to train or something along those lines, but I can see you would give her the world if she asked.”
“Yes, I would.” I looked at Alexa and the absolute happiness that shined out of her at that moment was impossible to miss. “How do you want to introduce the guard dog to its new owner?”
“It’s a he. Sam. He’s a year and a half old and has had extensive training. I’ll say he’s my most trained dog to date. I look forward to hearing how he fits into his role.”
“Thank you. He will not be leaving Alexa’s side.” I lowered my voice so Alexa wouldn’t hear. “I haven’t told her yet, but in a couple of months she will be going to court to testify as a witness for some major cases. It’s not a request either. We have tried to get her out of testifying, but the court has ordered her to do it. I’m telling you, too, as I know my family has a lot of dealings with your business and I don’t want this group to try anything with you. We’re notifying all business that have been involved with us, as we have had other business attacked before.”
“Thanks for telling me. I’ll leave some of my dogs out at night.”
“I’d advise that. I have security and we don’t think we’ve been followed, but I don’t want to chance your family getting hurt because you’ve helped us.”
Rose nodded. “The dogs will alert and protect us Mr. Silverman.” She caught her daughter’s gaze and called to her. “Ruby, go get Sam.” Ruby left the pen where she’d been playing with the puppies and headed to the kennels. Rose looked back at me. “We will start with Sam’s transfer today. I have had Sam sleep with her shirt you gave me. I’ll bring him to your place every day for the next two weeks.”
“Sounds good. My head of security, Darren, will contact you and sort out the times and security details.”
“I’ve spoken with him already, but will double check with him on times.”
Ruby came down from the kennels with a large, short-haired German Shepard.
“Bear, I have someone else I want you to meet.” She barely tore her attention from the puppies to shoot a glance my way. “Alexa, I need you to leave your puppies for a little while and come meet him.”
The reluctance was clear on her face as she got up and stepped over the gate. Benza clearly didn’t want her to leave him and I laughed as the puppy jumped the fence. Alexa was smiling so hard, her eyes bright with so much love, that I couldn’t resist. I went to her and gathered her to me, capturing her lips with my own. She instantly wrapped her arms around my neck and sank against me.
In that moment I knew that I was one lucky man.
I WAS IN HEAVEN. I pinched myself as Mason embraced me and took my lips in a kiss that had the world around me disappearing and the love I already felt overflowing. If I hadn’t already been in love with Mason, I would have fallen head over heels in love with him then. He was letting me have not one, not two, but three adorable puppies and he’d just told me he had something else for me. My heart was bursting with my happiness.
A wet nose nudged us apart and I giggled as the bigger puppy, who’d jumped the pen, pushed his way between us. “I’m not leaving you for long, little buddy. You’re coming home with us.” I leaned down and hugged the puppy.
“His name is Benza.” Ruby told me. “I see now what you meant, mum.” She gave me a smile, but I could see it was kind of forced. “Mum didn’t think he was cut out for our military training.”
The dog in question rubbed his face against me and then licked me. I didn’t know much about dogs, but it was clear to see that Benza was the biggest softy ever.
“Alexa.” Mason got my attention back to him. He guided me over to Ruby and pointed to the huge adult German Shepard. “This is Sam. He will be your new constant companion.”
What on earth did he mean by constant companion? He was letting me have three puppies. Wouldn’t they be my companions too? I studied the dog and noticed he didn’t look like just any dog. His ears were up and his eyes looked like they were scanning his surroundings and he stood very still. He wore a black vest and as I took in everything I just knew this wasn’t a companion like the puppies would be. This was a bodyguard on four legs.
I knew because of what I’d seen and what had happened to Dustan, The Devil’s Queens were a huge threat and that I needed protection, but I wondered if having an advanced trained guard dog that followed me around was too much.