Page 22 of Caught Bear Handed
Once she closed the door to the bathroom, I exhaled heavily.It didn’t do a damn thing to change the way I felt about this woman.My phone buzzed one more time, reminding me to focus and do my fucking job.
“Hey, Barrett.Just got your messages now.What’s up?”I asked.
“That’s what I’m asking you.I messaged to check in and got concerned when you didn’t answer,” he said.“Everything okay over there?”
“Yeah, great.”That part wasn’t a lie.
“You sure?”he asked, the words spaced with concern.“Because we checked the cameras and there wasn’t any movement.”
I rubbed my forehead, cursing myself for my rookie mistake.“We went out for a walk.”
“Pretty long walk,” he said.“And you didn’t bring Gigi.”
It was my chance to come clean with him.“She’d just been out.”
Which wasn’t a lie, but my bear felt fidgety inside me.I was usually honest to a fault because he absolutely hated liars and loved catching them when they inevitably screwed up.
It wouldn’t be so satisfying when it was my turn on the shit end of the lying stick.
“You need to stay vigilant,” Barrett said, and I couldn’t tell if he believed me or not.“Bellamy’s been able to get into some of the financials of the laundering ring.”
“Oh yeah?”That sounded promising.But it also sounded like the case could be coming to a close, which I wasn’t ready for.“What did he find?”
“It’s bigger than we thought.Not only did they target celebrities, but there are a few politicians here too,” Barrett said.“We’re forming some pretty interesting and damning theories.Don’t want to say too much on the phone, but we don’t think Kayla’s the only one they’ve threatened.She might be one of the only ones who hasn’t given in yet.”
Anger churned in my stomach.My bear wanted to rip through my skin, and I’d have a hard time convincing him it was a waste of energy.
“Wonder if the others said no until they didn’t have any other choice,” I growled.
“Great minds.”Barrett’s tone was grim.“That means they won’t be satisfied letting Kayla get the final word.Especially because if she goes public with this, it could ruin some very important people’s lives.You need to be careful, Beau.I’m sure you’re getting comfortable there—that happens when it feels like nothing progresses in a case.But this isn’t the time to let down your guard.”
“I’m on it,” I said, pressing my lips together not to chuckle at the irony of the statement.“You can count on me.”
“Good.We’ll be out there to check on you and bring more supplies in a day or two.Let me know what you need.”
“Will do.”
Once we hung up, I let out a big exhale, but it didn’t do shit to relieve the ball of tension that had formed between my shoulder blades, not to mention much more dangerous places.I’d been stupid to take Kayla out of the house, and I’d put the entire ranch and investigation in danger in the process.These guys didn’t care about my security detail or what I felt for her.They wanted to protect what was theirs, just like I’d protect what was mine.
Yeah, I said it.Mine.
If those assholes came here trying to get revenge, it would not be pretty.
I headed to my bedroom and leaned up against the door.The mist from the hot shower intensified that sweet honey scent, and it was all I could do to keep myself from ripping the bathroom door open, stripping off my clothes, and stepping into that shower with her.
How those sweet curves must look soaking wet and glistening with soap…
I groaned.I had to pull myself together.Kayla was in real danger and I couldn’t be distracted, constantly thinking about all the ways I could fuck her.
She deserved me at my absolute best.That was what it would mean to prove myself to her.
I moved over to the edge of the bed, opened my jeans, and closed my eyes, willing the image of her in the next room soaking wet and gorgeous to go away, but with her scent hanging so heavily in the air, it was no use.My cock was in my hand, and I moved it up and down, ignoring the roughness of my own skin, pretending Kayla was here with me.
My body, my heart, and my soul believed the fantasy.I wanted nothing more than the sensation of her velvety touch as I guided her, letting her know exactly what I liked.She’d get it as good as she gave it too, I’d make sure of it.
I envisioned those big brown eyes heavy lidded with desire, her plump lips parted, and her wet hair clinging to her cheekbones and her shoulders, revealing her bare breasts.
My head fell back as I pumped harder, faster, and imagined her straddling me.One thick thigh on either side of mine.Her sex hot and wet, her scent so strong I could drink it like nectar.