Chapter Twenty-Two
Tank
The night had been pure hell. Watching Sapphire dance with Chaz had been bad enough, but add in the others and Tank was ready to kill someone, preferably every man that touched her. At one point, Sledge had to almost physically restrain him when one guy got a little too handsy.
And now here he was listening to her talk about putting her life in danger like it wasn’t a big deal. Like she wasn’t valuable.
Who in the fuck sends their President in for an undercover op? The most vital person of a club. Who the fuck does that?
The moment Sledge gave him the okay to call in reinforcements, he was all over that shit. Stepping away from the door and walking into the bathroom, he placed the call.
“B, we need a favor.”
“Name it,” Banjo replied.
“Look into a guy by the name of Chaz Montgomery.”
“As in the President of the Black Spades?”
“The same,” Tank answered on full alert. “How did you already know this?”
“Because he is being investigated by every damn governmental law enforcement agency,” Banjo replied. “And, if this has to do with Sapphire Kimber, I was the one who called her.”
“Why the fuck would you do that?” Tank demanded. “Put a civilian in harm’s way like this. That fucker is dangerous.”
“And so is Sapphire Kimber,” Banjo retorted.
“Pull her out, Banjo,” Tank demanded.
“No can do, buddy.”
“It wasn’t a request.”
“I really don’t care what it was. She stays. She is the only one who can get information. She dates Chaz, we get the dirt.”
“She dates...” Tank felt violent. “Oh hell no! She is not dating him. You are not going to force the woman I lov...” Taking a deep breath, Tank continued. “You are not forcing her into this just for some information. Find another fucking way. Now.”
Tank hung up the phone without waiting for Banjo to reply. He was going to be sick. Leaning his head over the toilet, he emptied his stomach. Once there was nothing left, he moved over to the sink and quickly rinsed out his mouth. Looking into the mirror, he knew he would commit his first crime before the weekend was over because Sapphire’s life was worth more to him than his freedom. And no matter what, he would always ensure her safety.
Decision made, he exited the bathroom.
“You get in touch with him?” Sledge asked.
“Yeah,” Tank replied. “Everything will be taken care of. This will all be over before the weekend is even out.”
Sledge continued to look at Tank, searching for something. For a moment, Tank though he hid his emotions deep enough, but the small increase in Sledge’s pupils told him he was wrong.
He knows.
“Okay,” Sledge replied turning back to the group. “We’ll get you out of this and the threat to your club eliminated before the weekend is up. Just sit tight and lay low.”
“Alright,” Sapphire answered.
Tank could see the tension begin to leave her body. This entire situation had her on edge. If he could, he’d wring Banjo’s neck for putting her in the middle of all of this.
“Alright everyone,” Reaper said. “We’ve been here long enough. Let’s head out.” Turning to Sapphire he said, “lock the door behind us. And don’t answer for anyone other than one of us.”
“I’ll stay here tonight,” Tank offered.
He couldn’t leave her unprotected. Not yet. Tomorrow night, he’d finish this, but tonight, he needed to know she was safe.
“Is that okay with you?” Sledge asked Sapphire.
“Um...” she hesitated.
Tank’s heart stopped. What if she says no? Then he’d just have to come up with Plan B.
“Yeah. It’s fine,” Sapphire finally answered.
Thank God!
“Okay then,” Sledge nodded. “Let’s go.”
Tank waited as they all filed out of the room and then locked the door. Turning around he saw Sapphire staring at him. Awkwardness filled the room.
“Uh. I’ll just...sit over there in the chair.” He pointed across the room.
“Okay. And I’ll just...get in bed. It’s been a long day.”
“Good night.”
“Good night.”
Tank waited until Sapphire was in bed with the cover pulled up to her chin. Flipping off the lights, he plunged the room into darkness. The only light was from the outside street lamps which were visible through the small slit in the curtain. Taking his seat, he stared at her silhouette.
He so badly wanted to crawl into that bed behind her. Wrap her in his arms and never let go. He had missed her. He situating himself to get comfortable, the last thing he heard was Sapphire’s breath finally even out. Knowing she had fallen asleep, Tank closed his eyes.
* * *
As the morning sun shone through the window, Tank forced his eyes to open and immediate fear shot through him. The bed was empty. Sapphire was gone. Jumping from the chair, he began to panic. Had someone entered the room and he hadn’t heard them?
It wasn’t until the bathroom door creaked open and Sapphire walked through it that Tank’s heart finally calmed.
“Good morning,” Sapphire said, not realizing the fear Tank felt.
Before he even realized he was moving, he had Sapphire pinned against the wall. His lips crashed against hers. Tank consumed her mouth, trailing sucking bites down the side of her neck and to the sensitive spot behind her ear. But he wasn’t done there.
Pulling the towel from around her body, he let it fall to the floor. Bending his head, he sucked one hardened nipple into his mouth and continued sucking, licking, and biting until her moans filled every inch of the room. He devoured one and then gave the other the same treatment. Working his way down her stomach, he dropped to his knees in front of her. Leaning forward, he ran the tip of his nose over her pussy and inhaled her scent. Lilacs and lavender — that was what she smelled like. The scent was heaven to him and burned into his soul. Slowly, he let his tongue trace the same path as his nose. Once at her clit, he sucked the bundle of nerves between his lips and went to work.
Running his hands up her legs, he pushed them apart to allow for more room. Sapphire lifted one leg and placed her foot on his shoulder, completely opening herself to him. Using his strength, he lifted her weight, placing both legs over his strong shoulders and carried her to the bed, his tongue never missing a beat.
Together they fell onto the bed and Tank continued to consume her. He couldn’t get enough of her taste. Using one hand he spread her wet folds and pushed a finger deep inside of her causing her back to bow.
“Tank,” Sapphire moaned. “I’m gonna cum.”
“Give it to me, baby,” Tank growled.
With another deep plunge of his digits, he felt Sapphire’s inner muscles begin to twitch. She was so close. If he wasn’t careful, he would disgrace himself and cum in his own jeans. Seeing her glow from pleasure was the most beautiful sight he ever saw. Finally, pushing a second finger inside of her, Sapphire crashed over the edge.
“Shit!” she moaned out loudly. He had no doubt the guests in the neighboring room heard her, but he couldn’t bring himself to care.
Quickly moving off the bed, Tank removed his clothes. He couldn’t wait anymore. He had to be inside of her. Spreading her legs, he lined himself up to her entrance and with a single flex of his hips, he buried himself balls deep inside of her.
“Fuck!” he groaned. “You’re still so fucking tight.”
Slowly, he pulled back until just the head of his cock remained, and with a quick jerk, slammed back into her. Over and over he repeated the process. Out slow, in hard. Out slow, in hard. Just when he thought he was going to explode, he pulled out and flipped their positions.
He watched as Sapphire slowly sank down onto him.
After a second to adjust to the new depth, she began to grind her hips against him, moving back and forth. Reaching up, Tank grabbed a handful of her hair and pulled.
“That’s it, baby,” he praised. “Ride it like you mean it.”
Sapphire moaned in ecstasy. Tank knew she loved being dominated, but only in the bedroom.
“Harder, baby,” he encouraged. “You like having my dick buried deep inside of you, don’t do?”
“Yes!” Sapphire moaned. “God, yes!”
“Have you missed it, baby?” he asked.
“Yes!” she answered. “Fuck, yes!”
“That’s it, beautiful,” Tank groaned. “You’re about to make me cum.”
“Me, too,” Sapphire whimpered.
“Baby,” Tank warned. “Shit!”
“Give it to me, Tank,” Sapphire demanded.
The moment his dick pulsed inside of her, Sapphire clenched around him. Together they flew off the cliff. Stars exploded behind his eyes. Tank came so hard, for a moment he couldn’t breathe. He couldn’t focus on anything other than the feel of them together as one. If this was the moment he died, he would go out a happy man.
Coming back down to earth, Sapphire collapsed on his chest, both of them breathing hard and completely exhausted.
“I think I need another shower,” she finally spoke.
“Nah. I like knowing you smell like me,” Tank chuckled. “And sex.”
He couldn’t see her face, but she could feel her laughter.
“I’m sure the entire floor already knows about the sex,” Sapphire laughed.
“Only this floor?” Tank replied.
“Maybe above and below, too,” Sapphire added.
“Good,” Tank replied. “Then everyone will know you’re mine.”
Tank wanted to shoot himself the moment the words left his mouth. Sapphire stiffened against him and then slowly began to pull away.
“Don’t,” Tank warned.
“Don’t what?” Sapphire asked.
“Don’t pull away from me.”
“What do you want me to do, Tank?”
“Anything but that.”
“You take off. I don’t hear from you for two months,” Sapphire begins. “TWO MONTHS!” Her voice raised an octave. “And then I see you here. You barely say a handful of words to me, and then fuck me and call me yours?”
“First of all, I didn’t fuck you,” Tank growled. “We don’t fuck. Fucking is cheap. Fucking is what you do to someone who means nothing. We do not fuck!” He was pissed, but he wasn’t sure if it was at himself or her. “Second of all, I’m sorry I left. That was a mistake I will always regret. I should have stayed. You needed me and I abandoned you. For that, I’m sorry.”
“You should be sorry,” Sapphire sighed. “You hurt me, Michael. Bad.”
“I know, baby,” he replied, pulling Sapphire into his arms. “I know.”
Shame filled his heart. He didn’t know how he would make it better, but he would. He would find a way to erase all the hurt and pain and replace it with love and joy. He needed this woman. It wasn’t until she was in his arms again that he finally realized, he truly needed her. Without Sapphire Kimber, he was empty. Nothing.