Previously in Little O'Connor...

We stayed in each other's arms as our exhaustion from our activities hit us. I slowly picked her up off my lap, slid out of her, and rubbed her back until she fell asleep. I got up and started packing our stuff in her room, so I don't awaken her from her nap before our flight. We have a villa in Barcelona for when we travel. which is pretty secluded and safe. I sighed sitting on the bed and running my hand through my hair. My thoughts race at the worst-case scenarios if Dante found us. "That son of bitch Robert. If only he would have kept his deal and stayed quiet." I murmured to myself clenching my fist. I looked down at the simple last-minute wedding band on my finger. I have to protect her, I vowed to protect her. I have to keep any harm away from her. From my wife, my flower...my goddess.

I will kill Dante Reyes, if it's the last thing I ever do.

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Trigger Warning: Mentions of Sexual Assault.

Carter's POV

I felt the absence of warmth around me. Turning over to the side I opened my eyes to see my sleeping wife completely bare from our rendevous last night. I ended up having to change the sheets around 5 a.m., as I had kept my promise. She didn't believe me when I told her I would have her ruin the sheets with our release sessions. I propped my head on my palm as my other reached to remove the hair from her eyes. She looked so peaceful sleeping, her eyebrows furrowed slightly. Her lips parted. 

"I can feel you staring." She mumbled with her eyes closed. She peeked open her right eye and looked at me chuckling. "Oh, didn't know you had powers my Tiger." I winked leaning down and kissing her gently. She sat up wincing and then shot me a glare. "This is your fault." She grumbled trying to stand up. "Oh, last time I checked you also had a lot of control last night." I smirked at the memory of her pinning my arms above my head. I looked down at my morning wood and looked at her raising a brow. "No...not happening. I'm gonna take a hot shower to get rid of the soreness, and you can take a cold shower afterward." She said slowly walking to the bathroom. I groaned watching her disappear as she shut the door. 

I made my way to the bathroom after a few more minutes of lying down. I snuck into the large shower and slowly snaked my arm around Sarah's waist as she was washing her hair. "Carter..." She smirked feeling my presence. "How the hell did you know?" She turned to look at me. I sucked in a breath watching the water trickle down her breast. "You've done this one too many many times." I bit my lip and tried to think of something that would turn me off. Sarah started to lather my body with body wash gently, caressing my body. Her slim finger worked magic as she took her time massaging my biceps. "You're teasing me without even trying." My voice came out strained. She shook her head, giggling lightly. I closed my eyes in relaxation as she started to shampoo my hair. I pulled her against my body making her gasp. "Carter. I'm all done." I opened my eyes and reluctantly let her go from my arms. "Rinse off, and take care of your little friend." She whispered in my ear from behind, placing a teasing kiss on my shoulder as she walked out of the shower. I huffed, left completely hot and bothered even by her small gestures. 

After a good few minutes of rinsing off and relieving myself, I walked out to the bedroom to see Sarah who had managed to find her laptop, sitting at the desk. "Oh, you're done!" She got up and walked over to me as I gave her a blank stare. "You are a monster for leaving me like that." She rolled her eyes and smirked at my expression. "Not my fault everything I do turns you on." She said wrapping her arm around my neck and placing a gentle kiss on my lips. "Mmmm...come on. Mia said Camilla prepared breakfast for us." Camilla was the maid and housekeeper along with Alejandro and Luna, who helped manage the estate and keep an eye on everything. I grew up with Luna here since we spent tons of time here for business. We walked into the large dining room to see the whole family already seated. "Hey, little one." Brian smiled walking over to greet Sarah with a kiss on her forehead as she took a seat. "I'll be back you guys start eating." They nodded. I couldn't help but grin like a madman as I walked out to the living area. "Carter!" I looked over at the slim, tanned, brown-haired woman. Luna walked over, her eyes sparkled as soon as she laid her eyes on me. "Hello Luna, how are you?" I greeted her. She waved to me and embraced me for a long while. I cleared my throat and slowly pulled her away from me. 

She always had a crush on me. She even tried to get my father to set us up. Her brown eyes gazed into mine. "I've missed you Carter, you never come anymore! What brings you here now?" She asked running her hand over my right arm. "I've bought my wife and her family here for protection and to come up with a plan to take down Dante Reyes." She tensed and took a step back. "Wife? Since when are you married?" I smirked as jealousy flashed in her eyes. "Yesterday, before I got to the estate, at Ely Cathedral." She gave me a tight-lipped smile. "Congratulations, I must meet her." Her tone of happiness was laced with envy. Right on the dot, Sarah walked into the living room. "Carter, your breakfast is getting cold. Come on." I held my hand out for her as she looked over at Luna. "Come my flower, I want you to meet Luna. I grew up with her, she helps manage the property." Sarah smiled taking my hand clearly noticing Luna's tense body language. "Hi! I'm Sarah O'Connor Alvarez. Are you okay?" She asked Luna concerned. I smiled at hearing her full name. Luna quickly regained herself and gave Sarah a fake nervous smile. "Yes, I'm fine. I am Luna Sanchez. An old friend of Carter's." She shook Sarah's hand. Sarah grinned tilting her head. "Well, join us for some breakfast. Come on." I look at Sarah stunned, knowing that she picked up on Luna's eyes lingering on me. 

Luna just nodded and followed us to the dining room. I took my seat next to Sarah as she prepared my plate. I looked down at my neatly prepared plate to see huevos rotos, torrijas (Spanish French bread), toasted bread, and some fruit. "And here is your coffee." I took the cafe con leche from her and took a sip, groaning at the perfection of the coffee. Sarah was the polar opposite when it came to her coffee, she liked hers straight black with the smallest amount of sugar. Luna stared daggers from across the table as I grabbed Sarah's hand and brought it up to my lips to kiss her knuckles as she conversed with Letty and Mia. She looked over at me and smiled at my actions. Keeping her hand in mine, I started to eat breakfast. "Looks like Dante was not happy finding out we fled from London." Ramsey said turning her laptop towards us. The hotel we were staying at was basically in shambles. "He threw a tantrum." Luke commented reading the news. Sarah looked at all the damage and sighed. "He's starting to get more and more destructive. So...again we have to be unpredictable. He doesn't like we're playing his game." Dom glared at the screen. 

Mia looked at us and then the kids. "Come on kids, let's go play outside while the grown-ups talk." Sarah gave the kids her best smile as they ran off. Luna started leaning in close to listen. "Luna? This is kind of private, do you mind stepping out?" Sarah nodded her head towards the door before turning her attention back to the screen. "I'm sure Carter doesn't mind me being here. I am his childhood friend." I raised my brow at her. "Luna I think it's best if you stay out of this business." I shot her a blank look. She huffed getting up and stormed off. Sarah looked at me confused. "What's her problem?" I shrugged and continued to listen in on the brainstorming. 

"Well, Brian I think it's best if you remain the man in the chair with Ramsey." Sarah stated. He immediately shook his head. "Sare...what if he came after you in London? I can't just sit around anymore." Brian said getting up. "Brian...Mia and the kids need you here to protect them-" He immediately cut her off getting up and leaning over the table. "And you're my little sister." He raised his voice. Sarah shot up and met his energy. "I know I am! Brian! They can't lose you! They're just kids. Mia needs you!" The tension rose quickly in the room and only started to thicken even more as they glared at each other. "And what you don't need me anymore?!" Dom stood up and tried to calm Brian down. "That's not what I said! I love you Brian, but I am not a damn child anymore! Your kids should be your first priority!" She yelled back at him. He brushed Dom off practically steaming. 

"YOU ARE ONE OF MY KIDS! I RAISED YOU SARAH! YOU ARE ONE OF MY PRIORITIES!" Sarah stumbled back, clear that he'd never yelled at her this loud. I got up and put my arm around her shoulders to try to relax her. 

"I don't need you, Brian. I don't need you to constantly breathe down my fucking neck! That's all you have done ever since Dimitri died! I'm sick and tired of it! I DON'T NEED YOU!!! SO JUST LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE FOR ONCE!!!" She slammed her palms down on the table. Brian just stared at her, his eyes flashing with pain. He just nodded lightly, pursing his lips as he turned to storm off. Sarah froze, processing what she just said to him. Her face showed regret as her shoulders slumped. "Sare...I'll talk to him in a bit. You both need to cool down." Dom walked over to her side and embraced her gently. "Why don't you both go out and get some air?" He looked at me signalling me to take her out. "Come on love. Let's go for a drive." I gently pulled her along with me to the front. "Luna tell Alejandro to pull out the Maserati." Luna crossed her arms and glared at Sarah, eyeing her up and down. Sarah was too lost in her mind to notice or else Luna would have been on the floor. I could still feel the anger radiating off Sarah as Alejandro pulled up with the car. 

Sarah's POV

I was so stupid for saying shit without thinking twice. I was so pissed with myself, especially after seeing my words cut through Brian. "Wanna drive? You can go as fast as you want. It's all secluded around this area." Carter asked knowing exactly what I needed. I didn't bother saying anything and got into the driver's seat as Carter got in next to me. I slammed my foot on the gas and immediately sped off onto the road. There was always something about going for a fast ride that helped me relax, that was one of the reasons I started street racing after all. Carter remained quiet as I raced and drifted around the property and woods. I spotted a small lake and slowed the car down to a stop near the lake. We remained silent looking out at the water.

"Thank you." My voice came out quiet. Carter reached over and took my hand in his. "Always. How are you feeling?" I rested my forehead on the steering and let out a deep sigh. "Like shit...god did you see his face. I'm a piece of shit." I mumbled as he rubbed my hand soothingly. "No you're not...you're looking out for your brother. You both care for each other and would go to the world's end for each other. Sometimes when we get angry we say shit we don't mean, that doesn't mean you're a piece of shit." I chuckled lightly at his comment and looked over at him. He grinned satisfied with my small laugh. "There it is. It's small but it's there. The smile I love." I rolled my eyes and sat up. "I don't know if I can face him, Carter." He reached up and caressed my cheek softly. "You can...just take some time. I will talk to him." My eyes lit up at his statement. "You will?!" He nodded smiling. I placed a small kiss on his cheek. I rested my head against my seat, gazing at him. His eyes lit up suddenly and a mischievous grin appeared. I raised my brow as he got out of the car, quickly getting out and following him. "Carter! What are you doing?!" My eyes widened as I watched him take his shirt off. "Going for a dip, and you're joining." He winked unbuckling his belt and slipping his jeans off. I watched him run into the lake and immediately dive in. 

I shook my head and started to peel off my clothes as he watched with an intense gaze. Unlike Carter, I made my way into the water slowly. "Fuck...it's cold!" I wrapped my arms around me as my teeth chattered. The glint in Carter's eyes grew as he made his over to me menacingly. "Carter. NO! Keep your ass there!" I glared at him as his smirk grew, only for him to come closer. I started to walk out of the water trying to get away from him. "Come here." He growled grabbing my hips suddenly and pulled me down underwater with him. I struggled in his arms trying to get out of his grip. He tightened his grip as we resurfaced, only for him to break out in a fit of laughter. "You asshole!!!" I tried to keep a straight face as I glared at him. He finally stopped laughing and kept my body close to his. "I'm sorry, but I needed to!" I smacked his chest and pushed him gently as he tried to kiss me. "No kisses for you." I bit my lip trying to keep myself from breaking composure at his solemn expression. He brought my legs up to wrap around his waist as I shivered. "Let me get you warm." I finally smiled and kissed him slowly. He immediately deepened the kiss as he ran his tongue over my bottom lip, begging for entrance. I quickly obliged, pulling him close to me. We continued our make-out session, getting lost in each other, only pulling away to catch our breath. "Holy shit." He let out a breathy laugh. "Hi...I um...I...fuck." I laughed at his flustered state. "Was it that good?" He nodded as his cheeks went red from the embarrassment of stuttering. 

After a while of swimming, we decided to start heading back to the mansion. I decided to let Carter drive back as I enjoyed the scenery. Looking out the window I spotted a vineyard. "Wait...you have a vineyard?! You make your own wine?!!" Carter grinned at my excitement and nodded as he kept his eyes on the road. "Yeah, we have a huge business for it. We will sample some tonight during dinner." I slumped in my seat thinking about dinner and having to face Brian. "It will be alright my love. He loves you. I understand where he's coming from as well, he's scared, especially after last time." He sighed taking my hand. "I'm scared too. I really didn't want you involved but, I also know this is your fight as well, so I can't stop you." I looked down at my lap rubbing the back of his palm. "We're back." He quickly got out of the car and headed over to open my door for me. I smiled lightly at his gesture, Dimitri used to do the same. He would never let me open any doors on my own and would get upset if I did. I took his hand as we walked back inside the house. Luna rushed over, her eyes lingered on Carter for a little too long for my liking. "I'm going to go find Brian. Why don't you find the kids and relax." Carter pulled me in and kissed my lips sweetly and then planted a kiss on my forehead. I saw Luna clench her fist from the corner of my eye and I grinned. "Okay, I love you." 

He walked past her without acknowledging her. She was about to walk up to me and little Brian came running to me with Jack. "Hey, squirts!" I kneeled down as they tackled me in a hug. "Aunt Sarah!!! We missed you!" I laughed hugging them back tightly. "I missed you guys too. Wanna go back outside to play?" They nodded their head quickly and pulled me along with them. We went out to the back, where I found Mia in the pool with Olivia while Letty and Ramsey were working together on Ramsey's laptop. I walked over and looked out to the field past the pool to see Brian and Carter walking as they were conversing. "Hey." Letty quickly moved over to give me a place to sit. "Thanks." She nodded rubbing my back. "So...feel a bit better?" Her attention was now on me. I shrugged and nodded. "A little bit. What I said was fucked up." I mumbled lightly. Letty shook her head and pushed me lightly. "You should have seen the fights Mia and Dom would have. It's normal. You both got carried away and that's okay. It's normal sibling behavior." I looked over at Mia and Olivia laughing together. "I just...I just want to keep them safe, safe from the pain I endured when I lost Dimitri. I don't want them to lose Brian." Carter's gaze caught mine as he spotted me from the garden they were walking around. He gave me a reassuring nod, making me relax a little. "Dom talked to him earlier to get him to cool off. To Brian you will always be his little one and sister, it's hard for him to look past that." Letty claimed as she looked towards them as well. Ramsey smiled at the sight. "They seem to be getting along better, Roman on the other hand has issues still." I laughed at her statement. "Roman needs to chill before I knock him out for always looking at my man dirty." I got up taking a deep breath as Letty patted my back. "You got this." She pushed me a little. 

I started to make my way towards Brian and Carter, not being able to meet Brian's eyes. "Carter...can you give us a minute?" Carter nodded and tucked a stray hair behind my ear, giving me a peck on the lips before he walked away. We walked together in complete silence before Brian and I came to a stop. "I'm sorry." We both blurted it out in sync, making us laugh a little. "No, Bri...I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that I don't need you. Because I do. I always need you." My voice came out quiet and cracked as tears formed in my eyes. Brian immediately pulled me into his arms and hugged me tightly. "I know you will. But you were right." He sighed looking towards the kids. "They can't lose me, I know you can't either. So I made my decision to stay back with Ramsey and be the man in the chair." He whispered in my ear. "I'm scared Brian...I'm so scared. What if something happens to Carter?" He held my face in his hands. "Stay together, keep him close, you both will protect each other." I nodded as he kissed my forehead. "I love you so much little one. We will take Dante down together." He grinned as we started to walk around the garden. He suddenly kneeled down and looked at me. "Hop on. Like old times." I quickly obliged and got onto his back laughing. We both laughed as he ran through the garden giving me a piggyback ride. It felt like we were back in Florida and he would take me out everywhere with him, including dates. He would always give me piggyback rides, go for long ass drives, took me to the arcade at least once a week. Despite being tight on money and living in the garage he worked at, he made sure I had a good childhood. 

Brian carried me back towards Carter who was talking to Jack and little Brian. "Alright, I am returning your wife in exchange for my kid." Carter laughed getting up as Brian placed me down. "We were just talking about what cars are better." Brian raised a brow. "Let me guess little Bri chose American muscle." Carter nodded disappointed. Jack mimicked his actions and shook his head at little Brian. "Oh come on you guys. Corvettes are awesome, there are some American cars that are good." I defended my little Brian and wrapped my arms around his neck. "Both choices have amazing cars. Now leave the kid alone." Little Brian looks at them smirking. "Yeah...leave me alone." He laughed as he ran off when Jack started to chase after him. Brian ran after them like a little kid. 

Carter grabbed my hand and twirled me towards him. "Hello, gorgeous." He tucked a lily behind my ear and in my hair. I tried to hold back a blush but it still creeped up on my cheeks. "Damn you Alvarez for being a cheesy ass." He chuckled as he took my hand and led me inside the mansion. "I had Camilla prepare some lunch for us." I spotted Luna again as if she was stalking us. "Um...Carter. Did you and Luna have a thing? She's been following us around and watching us." I whispered in his ear. He looked around before his eyes found her. 

"We never had a thing...but growing up together she harbored a crush on me. She even tried to get Father to get us into a relationship or arrange for us to get married." I grumbled under my breath hearing his story. "Ever since she found out I married...she's been lingering." He pulled my chair out for me and sat me down. "Well, she needs to get over it and leave you alone." I reached over to grab one of the open-faced sandwiches Camilla had prepared and took a bite. I threw my head back closing my eyes at how delicious it was. "Tosta is that good huh?" I moaned lightly taking another bite. Carter smirked at the sound. "Spanish know how to make a good sandwich. Muy delicioso." 

"Fuck...do you know some Spanish?" I raised my brow at him. "Yeah, I learned from Mia and Dom, and then classes in school paid off." I smiled. His eyes had a glint of excitement in them. "Eres muy sexy mi amor. (You are very sexy my love)" He whispered in my ear seductively. "Gracias guapo tu tambien eres. (Thank you handsome, you are too.)" He bit his lip keeping his gaze on me as I took another bite of the delicious sandwich. He snapped out of it and grabbed himself one. Camilla entered the dining room with a bottle of white wine from Carter's collection. He popped the cork and poured me some in a wine glass. "This is one of our most popular ones. Give it a try." I swirled the wine around as I brought it up to my lips. I was immediately met with notes of citrus, peach, and a slight sweetness like honey. I let the flavors merry on my tongue and sighed in contentment. "That is amazing, the slight hit of citrus at first and then the peach notes hit... a slight hint of honey." Carter looked at me impressed as he took a sip of his. "Very good. you never cease to surprise me mi amor." His Spanish left me wanting to jump on him at that moment. He eyed me and poked my cheek gently. "You're blushing flower. Does my Spanish have that much of an effect?" I nodded. "It's fucking hot is what it is." He let out a low chuckle from deep within his throat and leaned in. "hablaré en español más a tu alrededor mi flor. (I will speak in Spanish more around you my flower.)"

I crossed my legs feeling flustered by his low, husky voice. We continued to eat as we discussed how we could prepare for Dante since it was inevitable that he would eventually catch up to us. We came up with multiple possibilities and locations for a perfect plan, away from the city so there would be less damage as he was super destructive. "We need an open field to lead him there with minimal damage to any villages or cities nearby." I nodded listening to Carter talk. I started circling some locations far from the estate that were vacant. "Does this look good?" I asked as Carter stood behind my chair, leaning against the table with his palms. "Good girl...you got some very good locations." My stomach fluttered at his response. Carter knew exactly what to say to make me feel good about myself and my work. He knew exactly what to do when I was depressed or pissed off. It was like we had known each other for years when we only met a few months ago. Now here we are, a married couple. 

"Sarah? Is that a good idea?" I snapped out of my thoughts and turned my attention to him as he pointed to the location. "I think that will be perfect. We will have a backup just in case as well." He kissed my head as he went to stand up straight. I continued my work of formulating how we could lead Dante to the location where we needed him. I wanted a few solid plans before presenting the idea to the team. Carter had gone to work on some business for the vineyards. I was so engrossed in my work that I didn't realize Luna had been watching me for almost an hour. "What does he see in you that makes you so much more special than any other girl?" I snapped my head to look at her. 

"What?" I was lost as my thoughts were focused solely on planning. She scoffed giving me attitude. I crossed my arms and uncrossed my legs. "Listen I'm busy trynna take down a madman. So if you would get to talking, rather than showing me a shit attitude, that would be appreciated." She stood there glaring at me before she decided to speak up.

"Carter was supposed to be mine. No one else's." Her Spanish accent got thicker when she was pissed or jealous. I smirked licking my lips in amusement. "Sweetheart, he married me because we understand each other, we love each other, not because we grew up together. You can grow up with someone but that doesn't mean they would fall in love with you." I started getting up and walking over to her. "Trust me...I didn't plan on falling in love with Carter and he sure as hell didn't plan on falling for me." She rolled her eyes a little at my comments. "Listen, before Carter the only other person I was with was my late fiance, Dimitri, who died nearly 3 years ago. I loved him to death. I was never looking for love. In fact, I believed that love only happens once. I believed Dimitri was my one and only. When he died I was a complete mess, I spiraled so bad and hit rock bottom." Her eyes finally met mine, I knew she was listening. "Even before Carter came, most days I isolated. When Carter came into my life...it was like Dimitri walked back into mine. I may only know him for a mere few months. But I know he was meant to be mine." I felt satisfied by the look on her face. She quickly shook her head to gain her composure back. 

"Really, what's his body count?" She asked grinning as her eyes ran over me. I shrugged. "I don't give a shit how many girls he slept with." Her brown eyes glued to mine. "What if I told you...he fucked me multiple times every time he visited." She whispered getting in my face. I glared back at her and took a step back. She was getting under my skin at this point. "The way he would plunge into me with his large cock...the way I would run my hands over his body." I kept my composure to not give her any satisfaction. I felt a smirk crawl up my lips. 

"Oh, sweetie. He screams my name, he makes sure I scream his. He makes love to me almost every night. In fact, those sheets you washed...you know why they were wet?" Her eyes widened before she grimaced. "That's right baby...all night long." I whispered into her ear before pulling away. "Hey, Sar..." Carter stopped in his tracks and looked between me and Luna. I knew he could sense the tension as he walked over to me. "What are you two talking about?" I leaned my back against his chest as he wrapped his arms around me from behind. "Oh, just about our late-night hobbies." Luna turned red as she clenched her fist. "You know the one where you make me call your name." She scoffed before quickly walking out. Carter stood there confused as I turned to look at him. "So you were her fuck buddy?"

"What?! No. I have never slept with her, I saw her like a sister." His eyes were wide with shock at my statement. "So her telling me that you fucked her multiple times, isn't true?" He immediately nodded his head. "Of course, it's not true!" He quickly defended himself. He looked pissed off by hearing what she had told me. I nodded rubbing his arm. "Good. So you wouldn't mind if I broke her nose by chance right?" 

Carter's POV

I was seething at what Sarah had told me. Luna had gone too far with her fake rumors. I never even imagined she would jeopardize my marriage with such disgusting rumors. Before I knew it I had left Sarah in the dining room after her last statement, to go search for Luna. I found her leaning against my room door smirking. She had the audacity to wear such revealing clothes around another woman's man. "Hey...I knew you would come after me." She smiled widely in satisfaction. "What the hell is wrong with you?!" I was seething. She raised a brow at me as if she wasn't confused. "Oh, Carter...do you not remember that one night?" I shook my head confused before grabbing her wrist and pulling her with me to Sarah. "Come on...you have to! I bought over a glass of wine and some dinner for you."

 I stopped in my tracks at the dining room door as some of the memories came rushing back. It was hazy but I remember that night only because of how fast I felt tired and woozy because of the wine or the food. She looked at me with a mischievous glint in her eyes. Now I remembered, I couldn't move, I couldn't speak, I couldn't yell for help. I was drugged by her. "You...you drugged me?" She snapped her fingers and pointed at me. "When you put it like that mi amor, it sounds like you take me as a monster." I pushed her away from me as she reached over to touch me. 

"Carter...I had to. I finally had you alone since you sent the rest of the staff home to their families. And you wouldn't comply with my advances. I love you! More than anyone else. I can't deny you felt amazing inside me as I made love to you." I quickly pulled out the gun I had on me and pointed it at her. She quickly took a step back looking at me with wide eyes. Sarah walked out of the dining room shocked. 

"Carter! I didn't tell you to kill her!" She rushed over to me trying to take the gun from me. I shoved her gently to the side. "You fucking raped me, psicópata!" I felt Sarah tense beside me. I was having a hard time processing it. I had shoved the memory down because the drugs were so strong. I remember opening my eyes slightly, slipping in and out of consciousness. Luna running her hands over me, the way she felt as she assaulted me. I was shaking in rage and pain. Sarah stepped in front of me and stood facing Luna. "You raped my husband?!" Luna glared at her and shook her head. "I made love to him! He was always supposed to be mine! No one else!" Before I could process anything, Sarah was on top of Luna throwing punches. The rest of the team walked in on the scene unfolding and Brian quickly pulled Sarah off of her. "YOU BITCH!!!" She screamed at Luna who was knocked out on the floor. "What the hell are you doing?! Are you crazy Sarah?!" Brian shook her by the shoulders. "She assaulted Carter!" Axel quickly helped with holding her back. 

"Axel...take Luna out of here and take care of her." I gritted. "Sir you want me to..." I quickly nodded before he finished his sentence. "She committed a heinous crime against a member of the mafia...let the others take care of her." Axel nodded hesitantly before picking Luna up and dragging her out. "Over a little bit of sleeping pills Carter! I did you a favor!" I heard her yell groggily as she was carried out. Brian let go of Sarah as soon as she was out of the room. I made my way to our bedroom and closed the door before she could follow me in. The whole room felt like it was spinning, I felt dizzy trying to process all that had happened. The memories flowing back, that were surpassed by whatever the fuck she gave me. Luna, the girl I saw as nothing more than a close friend and sister. One of the people I trusted during my childhood took advantage of me. I laid back in bed feeling nauseated at the thought. I quickly closed my eyes and started imagining my flower, my Sarah to replace the thoughts running through my head. 

I was so lost in thought that I didn't realize someone had come in. I felt my head get lifted, my eyes shot open as I looked up to see Sarah placing my head in her lap. She remained quiet, her eyes were red, her cheeks tear-stained, and her face was still red from anger. I could feel it radiating off her. She started to run her hands through my hair, massaging my scalp. My body immediately relaxed under her touch. It was like magic how she could swoop in a take all my worries away and make me feel better. I could lose myself in her without a care in the world. She continued her actions knowing I have a migraine from all the shit that just went down. I watched her pour a glass of water and pop open my migraine pill bottle. We didn't need any form of verbal communication during this moment, yet it was still so intimate. I sat up as she held the pill up to my lips for me to take. I quickly took it under my tongue as she brought the rim of the glass to my mouth and held her left hand under my chin as she gave me a few sips of water. This woman who is seen as the most badass, intimidating person in the racing world, was the most caring and tender behind closed doors with the people she loved, with me. 

She placed the glass down and turned back towards me, only for me to caress her cheek and wipe away her tear stains. "Thank you." I took her bruised knuckles and brought them up to my lips, placing soft kisses over them. "Don't thank me...I would do anything for you, I was even about to go as far as snapping her neck if it wasn't for Brian pulling me off." She flipped my hands over and threaded hers through both of mine. "I wish I could turn back time and stop her." She whispered looking at me. "I wish I never sent the staff home that day." I rested my forehead on hers. "Why does shit always happen to us?" Sarah sighed shaking her head. "I wish I knew." She answered placing soft kisses trailing from my forehead to my lips. she placed the most delicate kiss on it and it still made me feel like I was floating. "I won't let anything happen to you again." I smiled lightly at her comments as I played with her finger. "Get some sleep. It'll help with the migraine." She got up reluctantly after I laid down to take a nap. Darkness quickly overtook me and I fell into a relaxed slumber, knowing that she was there for me. 

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"I'm coming." I heard Sarah's voice call out when there was a knock at the door. I groaned lightly as I stretched my limbs and sat up. Sarah walked over and opened the door for Mia. "Hey guys...I bought you both dinner. Figured it was best to bring it up so Carter can rest." She smiled, walked over to the bed, and placed the tray in front of me. "I helped Camilla make it. I didn't know if you guys wanted wine or not. So I bought up the glasses and bottle for you." I nodded at her thanking her. Sarah smiled at Mia. "Thanks, Mia. I need to give my eyes a break." Sarah claimed shutting her laptop at the desk. Mia looked at her narrowing her eyes. "Sarah, I told you only an hour." I looked between the two as Sarah took her hair out of her ponytail. "I know...I know. I got carried away. But Ramsey sent me some documents and videos to look over and I got curious." Mia sighed shaking her head. "Eat, both of you. I will be back up later to collect the dishes." With that she walked out, shutting the door behind her. I watched Sarah climb onto the bed and settle down next to me, looking down at the tray. I examined the tray with her. The layout consisted of paella, some toasted bread on the side, soup, salad, and of course the wine Mia had chosen for us. "Palella is one of my comfort foods." Sarah nodded as she took some out for me on a plate. "Well then get to eating." I chuckled taking the plate and took a bite, closing my eyes, groaning. "Absolutely delicious." I heard Sarah moan in delight beside me as well. "Damn fucking right. Where has this been all my life?!"

 I laughed at her excitement when it came to food. It was adorable, she always lit up like a Christmas tree when it came to food. We both ate in comfortable silence. I reached over for the wine bottle and poured out some wine for her. "Try this. This is our red wine. Cabernet sauvignon." I brought the wine glass up to her pink lips. She gazed at me taking a sip of the wine. She nodded swishing it in her mouth before swallowing it. "Mmm...I'm getting notes of black cherry, plum, and..." She took another sip taking the glass from me. "Blackberry?" She sat up pointing at me raising a brow. I grinned nodding. "Correct! Were you secretly a sommelier?" Sarah chuckled shaking her head. "No, but Dimitri had a thing for wine, believe it or not. So all those wine tastings after the money we would get from the heist really helped me. Now here I am with a mafia boss who has a whole ass vineyard." I leaned in and kissed her sweetly, tasting the wine on her lips. "Mmm...delicious." I winked taking a bite of my food and taking a sip of her wine. We continued our small little playful acts and teasing with each other until Mia walked in. "All finished?" I rubbed my stomach and leaned back. "It was amazing Mia, thank you. Tell Camilla also." Mia smiled nodding. "You feel better?" I looked over at Sarah who looked back at me waiting for an answer. "Much better. Thanks to this one." I took her hand in mine. Mia glanced between the both of us, her grin widened as she picked up the tray.

"Well, I will see you both tomorrow. I'm gonna get the kids down to bed." She kissed Sarah's head and walked out. "I have something to show you." Sarah looked at me confused as I hopped out of bed and threw on my hoodie. I held my hand out for her. "Vamos ahora mi amor. (Come on now my love.)" She took my hand and I led her out of the room. Alejandro bowed his head at me, handing me the keys to the Aston Martin DBS. Sarah looked at the car admiring it as she whistled. "Almost a horsepower of 715." I found it extremely hot when she talked about cars. It was one of the things I fell in love with. She wasn't scared to show she was a car woman. A sexy car woman. I opened the passenger door for her and watched her slide into her seat. I got into my seat and started driving to the location, keeping my hand on her thigh. I craved physical contact with her despite being a person who never liked physical contact with anyone else. "Where are you taking me? It's almost 10 p.m." She asked curiously as I rubbed her thigh. "You'll see." I grinned as she pouted slightly looking out the window. I turned towards the dirt path of the estate and stopped after a few minutes. "We walk from here." Sarah looked at me with wide eyes as I opened the door for her. "You're planning on murdering me aren't you?" I rolled my eyes and laughed at her comment. "Even if I tried baby, you would kill me first." 

"Damn right, I would." She playfully narrowed her eyes at me. I start leading her down the path, my hand placed on the small of her back. "There it is." Sarah stared in awe at the marble gazebo, that was lit up thanks to Alejandro. "Woah! Wait all this land is yours?!" I nodded watching her dart towards the gazebo. I grabbed the red roses picked this afternoon from the bench on the gazebo and handed them to her. "From your garden?" Sarah wafted their scent and blushed as I pulled her body into mine. My lips found their way to her neck, leaving small kisses on it. "Solo la mejor para ti mi musa. (Only the best for you my muse)" I whispered in her ear as I swayed with her. "Fuck...you speaking Spanish will be the death of me." She breathed out. "Wait...did Axel ever come back?" She asked pulling away. "Yes, he returned after taking care of Luna and handing her off to my people here." Sarah sighed caressing my face. "Good, I love you."

"You're worried."I tilted my head at her. "She's not going to come back again. But the memories of that night are slowly crawling up." I sighed sitting down. My eyes started to tear up, and this time I couldn't stop the tears from coming down my face. I would have never imagined I would be a victim of sexual assault, no one believed it when men would claim they were assaulted. I tried to hide my face from Sarah as she kneeled down in front of me. I didn't want to look weak. A weak mafia boss is not a good look for my reputation. Sarah turned my face toward her and wiped away my tears. "It's okay to cry. What happened is not easy to process. It's okay. You can cry anytime you're with me." That's all it took for me to completely break down in sobs. I hid my face in the nape of her neck and held her close to me. She whispered words of reassurance in my ear as she rubbed my back gently. Everything was just hitting me all at once. Trauma from my childhood, my parent, my spiraling behavior, and now this. I was always told to keep this shot to myself and never show any emotions, yet here I am today, in the arms of the woman I love crying my heart out to her. 

Sarah pulled away and kissed me all over my face, kissing away my tears. "Jesus, what did they do to you my Carter?" Her eyes were full of pain, sympathy, and anger. "You are in control now. I will always be by your side. Don't you worry baby. Those who mess with you, mess with me." I looked into her blue eyes. 

She gently took the keys from me and led me back to the car. I let her drive us back to the house. "Thank you, Alejandro. Get some rest for the rest of the night." Alejandro nodded at her appreciatively. "Thank you, Ma'am." Brian stood there with his arms crossed. "Where did you two go?" Sarah looked at me. I reluctantly let go of her hand as she made her way to Brian. They spoke in hushed tones as Brian looked my way. His eyes softened and simply nodded as Sarah spoke. "Okay, why don't you both head to bed, and relax for the night and tomorrow." He whispered to her as he kissed her forehead. "I'll see you later little one. Goodnight Carter." Sarah walked back over and took my hand leading me back to our room. I watched her as she sat me down and helped me take my hoodie off. God, I felt like a vulnerable child around her. "I'm just going to change. I'll be back." She sauntered off to slip on one of my shirts. As soon as she climbed into the bed, I pulled her to straddle me. She gasped at my sudden action. "I need to kiss you." I whispered nuzzling my nose against hers. "Then kiss me." She murmured against my lips. I groaned slamming my lips against her gently. She kissed back equally passionately, her breast pressed against my chest as she deepened the kiss even more. She could make me forget about all the shit in the world and make it feel like it was just us. I felt selfish for hogging her from the rest of the people in the world. 

I found myself lost in her. She was my drug, my muse, my wife, mine. 

If I lose her, I know I will go psychotic, I would ruin the world for taking this gift away from me. I would make sure those who took her from me were all met with a slow torturous end, and I would enjoy their pain. They should be cautious to wake the monster.

Me. I would be that monster. 

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Sorry for all the delayed updates. I was having some writer's block. This is not my best work but I wanted to give y'all something! Enjoy. - S.K.