Free Cherish Me (The Protected Love Series) by Jennifer Culbreth

Judy. Thinking they would get to Trent.” Jace explained. “The night that Judy was shot, Ryan and I were given privilege to join the local SWAT Team and we took the bastard gang leader out. We haven’t had confirmation that the phone calls and threats were from the gang. We also have to think about the fact that Trent is currently at large and we literally caused his world to cave in around him. It’s very plausible to think he is trying to act out some sort of revenge also.”
    “Ok, so I am taking it that we are going to find this Trent bastard and make him pay?” Anticipation reverberated in Mason’s voice.
    “Well, here’s the thing. We can’t find him; and over the past few weeks Judy hasn’t been speaking with Alexis. So we don’t really know where either of them are and we can’t rule out that this may still be a threat from the gang. Taking out the leader of one of the most notorious gangs in the LA area doesn’t really keep you off of the radar. Even with this new information, it’s not enough to say who is causing this to happen.”
    “So what you’re telling me is that it’s time to do a little reconnaissance work.” Mason grinned.
    “Do you still have Alexis’ contact information?” Jace asked.
    “I’ve got it right here.” Mason said holding up his cell.
    “Judy, have I told you lately how much I like your brother?”

Chapter eight
    Judy woke to the bright light peeking in through their bedroom curtains. Rolling over she took in the peaceful look on Jace’s face. It was the first night in weeks that he had gotten a good night’s sleep. Words couldn’t describe her devotion to this man. She knew that no matter where he went she would go too. She would do anything she could to make him happy. This was what true love felt like. She would never be her mother because Jace would never let her be that type of woman. He would lift her up, support her, and cherish her. He would never expect her to cower down in the corner. He helped her embrace her free spirit and for that she would always love him.
    It had been days since she had felt his hands running against her body. She craved his touch, his fire. Quietly she removed the cover from him pulling her black hair to the side as she knelt next to him. “Good morning, Mr. Alexander.” She nuzzled below his ear planting her lips against his skin.
    “Mmm, good morning to you Princess.” He reached up and wrapped his arms around her neck pulling her down to him.
    She devoured his mouth, ta king his bottom lip in hers biting down and gently pulling. “I want to feel you inside of me Jace.” Her words bit at his skin causing goose bumps to run from his neck down.
    In one swift motion he rolled on top of her pushing her body down into the mattress. His erection pressed into the apex of her thighs putting pressure against her clit. She rocked her hips up towards him causing the sensation to travel up her body. She moaned as he pulled the light fabric of her nightgown away from her breast, reaching up and slipping the strap down her arm. His lips rubbed against her taut nipple, stroking it with his tongue before taking it into his mouth and sucking hard.
    “Please , Jace. Please make love to me.” She begged out, her body feeling as though it was about to spontaneously combust.
    “Oh I am, Baby. I am about to devour you whole.” His hands took her s, intertwining their fingers as he brought her hands up above her head.
    She watched as he leaned over to his end table and retrieved the black w rist restraints. He gently wrapped them around both of her wrists before latching it to the black strap hidden under their pillows. She pulled against the soft black fabric testing its strength. She wasn’t going anywhere and the thrill of it vibrated through her body. He kissed his way down to her other breast as he reached back over to the nightstand. Removing the black satin blindfold and placing it over her eyes.
    “You want to feel me inside of