Sky never really got the time she needed to get herself together. Bas and Tuck came back into the office within minutes of leaving. Bas was on the phone, but she only got clipped and curt answers from his side of the conversation. He was barking orders, and from the small things she heard, it seemed like he was making plans for heading out. Tuck, on the other hand, was being standoffish, just staring at her.
When she couldn’t take it anymore she asked, "What is it, Tuck?"
"Pix, I don’t know what all is going on here, but you agreed to go with Bas and I’m going to let you do it. I want you to keep your head down and do what he says. Things for you had already been crap, but it looks like they might be getting a whole lot worse."
Sky didn’t like the sound of that. She wished Tuck or Bas would let her know what was going on. But she took Tuck's advice to heart and didn’t question the man like she wanted to. Eventually Bas would have to let her know what was going on. There wasn’t any alternative. Right?
"I sent Jordan to get your things and Link is getting Bas’ ride ready for travel,” Tuck revealed. “While he is on the phone, you might want to take the time to prepare for travel, honey. I don’t think you’re going to be stopping for a long time."
Tuck walked over to her. His face softened when he said his next words. "This is your choice, honey, but if you need the RBMC, we will be there. All you have to do is make the call. Don’t hold back your family. Do you understand?"
Sky wanted to cry. Sky did understand. She also knew that she would never do anything to put these men in jeopardy. Things weren’t as they seemed. The further away she got, the better off the RBMC would be. She would miss Tuck and all of the guys. Maybe someday she could come back and explain to him how important they were to her.
Tuck stepped out of the room and Sky took off to the bathroom. She did her business and tried to prepare herself for what was to come. Shit, she didn’t even know what was to come. All she knew was that Bas held answers and she needed them. Looking at in the mirror she almost did a double take because she didn’t recognize the face staring back. Her face was pale, swollen, and blotchy. The makeup Sky had put on before meeting Tuck at the bar, which wasn't much, just some eyeliner and mascara, was long gone now. She looked older, harder, and so lost. Sky didn't like it, but she wasn't dense either. After the things she had witnessed and had done to her today, it wasn't any wonder the damage wasn't worse. How could those things not have affected her? They couldn't, that was the answer.
Washing her face, feeling the cool water against her skin, helped a little. Her hair was a mess. Running her fingers through the multicolored locks, she untangled it the best she could. She then took the rubber band she always had around her wrist because she was anal about keeping her hair out of her face while working. Sky pulled her hair up into a ponytail, looking at her reflection. She figured this was about as good as it was going to get.
When she walked out of the bathroom, Bas was waiting for her. His overall attitude had changed; he was quiet and focused. However, his eyes were glowing, and if she wasn’t mistaken, reflected lust and longing. Damn, what was it about this man? His moods seemed to turn on a dime and Sky wasn’t sure she liked the ride all that much.
She allowed him to take her hand and start dragging her out of the room. But as they got closer to the exit he stopped. Sky wasn’t sure what he was doing. Expecting him to say something, she looked up and found him much closer to her than before. The man was so close, in fact, Sky could see the faint green flecks in his beautiful hazel eyes. She could also feel his warm, sweet breath on her face.
Still waiting for him to say or do something, Sky was shocked when his lips crashed down on her own. Bas' kiss was demanding. He took what he wanted and left nothing behind. When Sky didn't open her mouth fast enough for him, he licked across her bottom lip, trying to entice her into complying with his silent demand. The feeling of his tongue on her sent tingles throughout her body, distracting her for a second from his lips. When that didn't get the result he wanted, he lightly bit her lip. When she gasped in surprised, he pillaged her mouth, tangling his tongue with hers at the same time finding and exploring every centimeter of her mouth. She felt his need for her through the weird connection.
Bas grabbed her ponytail and directed her head the way he wanted it, increasing the hot as hell kiss even more. After a couple of seconds, Sky gave up trying to be just as aggressive as he was in the kiss and just followed his lead. That response got a growl, and even better for Sky, Bas ground his very hard, very large cock into her stomach. Sky wanted the cock somewhere else. If he kept up his bump and grind much longer, she was going to need more than the short bathroom break she just took.
Thankfully the kiss took away her ability to think away, because if she had that ability, Sky would have to admit to a couple of things to herself, even if she didn't want to. One, she didn’t know this man and she sure has hell shouldn't be acting this way or letting him ravish her mouth. Two, she didn't do these types of things ever. And three, she never once considered climbing a man like a pole and demanding that he take her immediately like she was thinking right now. Maybe she was going nuts. The sound, and then the feel, of a sharp smack to her bottom, rudely interrupted her thoughts and the amazing kiss.
He soothed the sting by saying, "Damn babe, I have wanted to do that since the first moment I saw you, Sky.” Bas took his finger and wiped the moisture he left behind on her lip away. “I wish we had more time, honey, but we need to get on the road."
Who was this man?