Hallie

"I'm sorry that I haven't been completely honest with you," I said.

"We understand," Nate said. "It's just... wow."

"I'm just fucking glad your stepfather didn't actually... I mean, don't get me wrong those two little monsters are cute as fuck and we love them, but shit... to think of what Marcus..."

"Dave," Damien warned.

"Sorry," Dave said.

"It's fine. If it wasn't for Vin, I'm sure he would have taken what he wanted," I shivered at the thought.

"Can we get in touch with Vin?"

"No. I'm not putting him at risk," I said adamantly.

"We're not going to. But it will be a hell of a lot easier if we new exactly what it is that Marcus is planning."

"No. And you can't promise that he won't get jury or worse, killed."

"Hallie," Damien started to say, but I didn't let him finish.

"No," I said sternly, leaving no room for arguments.

"Any other secrets we need to know about?" Nate asked.

I shook my head. "What now?" I asked.

"He's coming. You're on our watch 24/7. Your guards don't leave you and you don't leave their sight," Nate said.

I nodded.

"I'm serious about this. Not a second off their eyes. I've assigned Perry, James, Curtis, and Jones as your protective detail. Yours, Ty and Michy. They report directly to me. I know that this is going to be intrusive, but we can't underestimate Marcus and his power. He could have people lined in his pockets."

"I know. I'll do anything and everything you ask of me if it means keeping my kids safe and everyone else I care about."

Nate nodded.

"That includes all of you," I said.

"Everyone including your dad's security is briefed. We're just waiting for Marcus to make his move."

Marcus

"It feels so good to be back," I breathed after stepping out of my private plane.

"Our men are waiting," Vin said.

We walked over to the rest of my men.

"Sir," Clay greeter.

"I trust that everyone is ready?" I asked.

"Yes they are. They're just waiting for your word."

"Good," I smiled. "Did you do what I asked?"

"Yes, sir. She should be opening it as we speak."

He laughed. "Good."

"Did you get what I asked?"

He nodded and handed me a phone.

"It's number one on speed dial. You don't have to worry about it being traced. It's a burner phone."

"Excellent. Now let's get the hell out of here."

Hallie

"Hallie, you've got a package," Martha said.

"I do?" I asked.

She nodded.

"From who?"

"It's from your dad," she replied.

I frowned. "My dad?"

Something feels off.

"Maybe we should just wait," Martha started to say, but I was already opening it — I guess she was feeling it too.

I looked at Martha before opening the package.

I'm being ridiculous. It's from my dad. But still, I couldn't shake the feeling that there's something wrong about this.

I took a deep breath before opening it. What I saw inside made my stomach turn, as I pushed the box and screamed.

"Mommy?" Ty asked as Michy let out a wail.

"Get Ty and Michy to their room," I said.

Perry and Jones came rushing in.

"Ma'm?"

"Get that, get that out of here," I stammered.

The rest of the security were on their phone, seeming like they're scrambling to find out who sent the package.

"Ma'm, please sit down and drink this," James asked.

"How?" I asked.

"We're on that now. I'm sorry ma'm."

"Damien?"

"He's on his way."

I nodded.

"Ty and Michy?"

"Martha is still with them. They're both okay."

"It's from Marcus. I know it's from him. That sick bastard!"

"Hallie?" I heard Damien call out.

I stood up and rushed to him.

"Are you okay?" He immediately asked as he ran his hands over me, making sure I wasn't hurt.

"I'm fine."

"Ty and Michy?"

"They're with Martha. They're both okay."

"What was in the package?" He asked.

"A dead rat with my picture and blood all over it."

"Son of a bitch," he cursed.

"He said he's coming for me," I said shaking.

"Shh," he said as he pulled me into his arms. "He won't get anywhere near you or our kids. I promise you that.

Damien

"Thanks for coming," Hallie's Dad said.

"Of course," I replied.

"She's happy," he stated.

I agreed. "That's all I want for her."

"This whole thing terrifies me Damien, but I trust you and your brothers to keep my baby girl safe."

"I'll die before I let any harm came to her or our kids."

He nodded.

***

"He knows where we live, Nate! How the fuck does he know? He fucking sent her a package. That fucking package got into our home!"

"I know. But we all knew it was only a matter of time before he makes his first move."

"Nate, I'm scared. He's too close."

"I understand your fear, but you just have to trust us."

"I also want plan b ready any time."

"Are you sure about that?"

"I want her and our kids safe."

"I know. It's ready."

"No one else knows about this."

"No one knows."

"Not even Lia," I reminded him.

His mouth set in a grim line. "She doesn't. But you already know that I can't lie to her. If she asks, I won't lie to her."

I nodded my understanding. "She won't. Not unless you give her any clue."

"She doesn't know anything about what we've talked about."

"Let's keep it that way."

Hallie

"Is it always this amazing?" I asked as I tried to catch my breath.

He kissed the top of my head before answering. "It's never been this amazing for me," he said.

I looked up at him with a frown. "You can't mean that."

"Why not?"

"Because. I don't have a lot of experience. Well really I have none, but I can't imagine anything gets better than that."

He smiled. "I mean it. It's different with you, because my heart is involved. I'm in love with you, so everything with so is just so much more... it means so much more."

I smiled. "I love you, Damien."

"I love you too, baby."

He kissed me tenderly and I can feel him getting aroused once again.

He trailed kisses down my neck then gave my nipple the attention it needed.

"Oh god..." I moaned.

He spread my legs wide and cupped me between my thighs. His thick fingers found my entrance and he pushed them i inside of me, then out, spreading up to my clit.

"You're so fucking wet baby," he groaned.

He moved down until his mouth was just a breath away from my sex. He dropped a kiss to my clit, making me shudder.

Damien

I dropped a kiss to her clit, making her shudder. It wasn't enough. I ducked her clit into my mouth as I held her open. I placed my face against her pussy and she cried out my name, as she begged for more.

I worked my finger inside of her as I ate her pussy. She cried and thrashed trying to push me off her, but I held onto her.

"Cum for me baby," I coaxed. She screamed my name as she gripped the back of my head wanting more.

"Fuck," I said, as I tasted her cum. I dropped one last kiss to her clit before grabbing her legs closer to my dick. It was hard and ready. I placed the top at her entrance and slammed in hard.

"Oh god, Damien!"

Hallie

I couldn't believe the added pleasure of his dick as he drove inside me. I held onto his things as he continued to slam inside me, harder and harder.

"Don't stop. Please don't stop," I begged, needing more. Anything.

"Not planning on stopping baby."

I moaned. It feels so good having him inside of me.

"Cup your tits for me baby," he asked.

I bit my lip, unsure. But his dirty words fed my need for him. I loved it.

"Do it," he ordered, making me hotter.

I did as he asked.

He bent down and bit my hardened nipple, making me cry out. I wrapped my legs around his waist, feeling him go deeper with every single thrust.

Damien

Love and fear coaxed me on. Nothing seemed enough. I thrusted harder and harder and it still didn't seem enough.

I kissed her and started fucking her. Hard. She held onto me as she cried out my name.

"Yeah, baby. Cum for me."

Her cum triggered my release. "Fuck!"

I pulled her to me as we both tried to catch out breaths.

"Are you okay?" I asked, guilt and worry slamming me all of a sudden.

"Better than okay," she said. "That was awesome," she smiled.

I chuckled. "I thought so, but I was worried I was too rough with you."

She shook her head. "No. I was right there with you, Damien. That was amazing. I say, we do that more often," she grinned.

I laughed. "I aim to please."

Marcus

"What's next?" Vin asked.

"I'm not done playing with her. I've only just begun."

"Her security is tight," he said.

"Those shits can't stop me. And that fucking man of hers, he can't stop me either," I laughed.

"What are you plans with him?"

"He'll be useful to me. She loves him and my kids. She'll do anything to keep them safe and alive. I know her weakness. I won't have to do anything. She'll come to me on her own free will."