Turk. Very few people saw that side of Turk’s abilities, they only saw what it could do for them. No one seemed to give a shit that every time he was sent into a war zone to gather intelligence, it wasn’t just the information from the numerous papers and computer files that he remembered, but it was also all the faces of those that were killed or injured along the way. Kane used to think he had it bad because he couldn’t forget the one young woman who blew herself up in front of them, but Turk remembered so much more.
“You are a gift, sweetness. I don’t know what I did to do deserve you, but I will cherish you ’til the day I die.” Turk lifted her hand to his lips and placed a kiss on her open palm.
“Well, I wouldn’t go so far as to say that, Garth,” she said, smiling sweetly.
The breakfast he’d made was great, as usual, but now they had to figure out what they were going to do to keep their girl safe while she was at work. Both he and Kane didn’t think that whoever was after her would make any attempts while she was at the paper, but it was better to be safe than sorry. After rinsing and stacking their dishes in the dishwasher, they all went into the living room.
“I need to get going pretty soon, guys, so which one of you is coming to the office with me?” Just like that, no quarrel, no argument, just acceptance.
“Why are you giving in so easily, baby? What do you have up your sleeve?” Kane asked.
“I made a promise to Joe and Helen that I would let you two protect me, and I’ll listen to whatever you say regarding my safety. As much as it’s going to irritate the shit out of me, I never go back on a promise. But you have to let me do my job at work. There’s a lot to do, and I can’t have either of you trying to stop me from doing something. At work, I’m the new boss. I have to earn these people’s respect, and if you’re coddling me all the time, that will never happen.”
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She was a fierce one that was for sure. When they’d been together ten years ago, he’d only caught glimpses of the woman she was now. Being away had given her time to spread her wings and come into her own as a woman, and boy, did she ever.
“We’re not going to come into the office with you today, angel eyes. Turk is going to drive you there and pick you up and keep an eye on the people coming and going from the front, but we are both very protective of you right now, and if we were to go inside with you, we’d be questioning every employee in regards to last night, and that’s not necessary at this point. There may come a time, however, when it might become necessary. You’ve just come back into my life, and there is no fucking way you’re getting away again.”
Kane pulled her into his arms and lowered his mouth to hers. The moment their lips touched, fireworks exploded in his brain, and his cock was instantly rock-hard. Forcing his tongue between her lips, he parted them, possessing her completely. He was laying claim to her mouth, making damn sure she knew who she belonged to. His fingers grasped the neckline of the oversized T-shirt, and in one movement, he ripped it apart, bearing her completely to his gaze.
Turk moved in behind her the moment the T-shirt was gone. His rock-hard body felt incredible against her.
“You’re beautiful,” Kane said quietly.
Stephanie was surprised at the thrill it gave her to know that she was able to excite these two powerful men. They made her feel desirable and wanted like never before.
Wrapping one of his arms around her from behind, Turk pulled her back against him, and with the other, he gently ran his hand down the side of her breast before cupping it and offering it to Kane.
Stephanie’s body arched automatically toward him as he swooped in and drew her hardened nipple into his mouth. She fisted handfuls of his hair in response to the overpowering need they were building in her.
Biting down gently on her nipple, he was pleased when