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Hotter Than Hell Chapter 243: Austin
An explosion rocks the house sometime before dawn. I roll to the floor and reach for my gun, which is in a fingerprint-controlled drawer in the nightstand. My cell phone rings and I grab it too. It's Andreas and I connect the call while staying low beside the bed."We have a breach. Kendrick is down with a bullet in his stomach. They blew the east side of the house with some kind of rocket launcher. We've taken out at least four of their men."My brain scrambles as I come awake but this is the shit I live for. "It's Fernandez," I yell because the blast continues to repeat itself inside my eardrums. "The police will be here shortly, so be ready." He knows I mean stash the guns as soon as it's safe. Fernandez's men should back off when they hear sirens. I don't have close neighbors but taking out a wall of the mansion won't go unnoticed. "They're in the house," I tell him when heavy boots sound outside the bedroom.I shoot the first guy who enters and the rest of his team falls back. I p
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 244: Melina
I wake up with a steady throb pounding inside my head. With early childhood conditioning, I don't open my eyes as I scramble to remember what happened. Austin put a drug in my wine and I'm back with my brother. The fact I'm not dead yet is not good. It takes a few minutes to gain the courage to open my eyes.I squint into the brightly lit room and receive a sharp pain in my head. The four-poster bed is not my brother's and I exhale the breath I was holding. Glancing nervously around the room, I try to figure out where I am. This could be a room I haven't seen at Austin's place, but it doesn't feel right. I pull the cover back slightly and notice I'm naked. I jump when the door opens and I immediately regret not checking for a weapon.A woman with dark shoulder-length hair enters. She's carrying a tray and smiles in my direction when she sees I'm awake. "Welcome to my home," she says. "You're safe here. My husband brought you early this morning. It's after noon now and I know you must b
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 245: Austin
Fernandez's compound is eerily quiet. We've been watching it for several days. We're about half a mile away in a barn on some mostly abandoned property, biding our time, but I'm not happy about it. The cops stayed on my ass for a few days, so I couldn't be here to scope out the situation and had to rely on Andreas. The men haven't seen any sign of Melina or Fernandez. We took out eight of his men and by the looks of it, only a skeleton crew is here. It fucking pisses me off.Melina is all I can think about; her smell, her voice, the velvet feel of her skin and my art on that very skin. If he killed or even hurt her, I'll skin him alive and slow roast him over a fire for days. I need to find Melina, but I need to find him first. Thoughts of her invade my dreams and every waking moment. I cared for Cindy and can admit that now. It's no comparison to how I feel about Melina. She's rocked something inside me and I know I'll never be the same. It could be good or the change could be far wor
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 246: Melina
I rub my temple wearily. "I'm ready to work. I can't stay here in your home without doing something. I'll go look for a job if you've changed your mind about the escort service."Mak blows out a frustrated breath. We've been going back and forth since the first day I arrived. "I'll take you in with me this morning. Xavier has increased my security and if you go work somewhere else, he'll have separate men on you, which he won't appreciate." She adds a stern lift of her eyebrows to get her point across. Xavier is Moon. It's cute the way he uses her given name and she uses his but no one else does.My brother is extremely dangerous, and I don't want Mak, Moon, or any of their people hurt. Their home is so different from where I grew up even if Mak calls it a mausoleum. There's warmth here and love. I started working out with Gomez's wife, Celina, yesterday and she kicked my ass. My muscles are sore but in a good way. I feel like I'm taking my power back even though Mak wants me in bed sl
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 247: Melina
That news about knocks me over. "You were a cop?""Yeah and don't hold it against me. The work I do now is more to my liking."I can barely wrap my head around it. "Is escort work legal?" I ask. As far as I know it isn't, but Mak and the surroundings don't add up."Escort work is legal, what the girls do as part of that work, no. Your job is answering phones and scheduling. The men for the most part keep their requests on the down-low. We keep records on all of them and they know it. Requesting an escort to accompany them to events is legal and that's all you'll be scheduling. Do you have a problem with it?""Nope," I say as I shake my head. "Will I work behind the front desk?" I look down at my jeans and tee. I like them, but they don't fit this amazing place."I have the fashion consultant the ladies use coming to measure you this afternoon." She holds up her hand. "You can spend as little or as much as you choose and yes, you can make payments. The girls tip well when they have good
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 248: Austin
I've been unable to locate Fernandez and it's driving me insane. Moon has Melina on lockdown or I would have her back at my home right now. The waiting is killing me, but first her brother needs to die so she's safe.I'm sparring with Andreas and he's taking a beating because of my irritability. He taps out again and I curse, "You're getting fucking soft in your old age.""Fuck you, age has nothing to do with it," he says when I release him and he scrambles off the floor for the third time. "That woman is causing you problems, boss."My right leg kicks out and sweeps his, sending him back to the mat. "What woman?" I challenge through heavy breaths.He only laughs and rolls into my legs, grabbing me at the knees and taking me down half on top of him. I outweigh him by thirty pounds, so it's not his greatest move. We wrestle on the mat until I secure him in an arm bar and cut off his air. He taps out and I grab my towel and head out of the room following a long sigh of disgust.His laugh
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 249: Melina
Celina throws a punch to my head, which I block. "Getting better there, sweetheart," she says while trying again with a left hook. Even sweaty, Celina is a knockout. Her ponytail makes her look badass. Her designer workout gear is black with a turquoise stripe slashing across the front. I want to hate her just for being perfect, which is impossible because she's so damn nice. I block the next punch too. "I'm a quick learner and besides, you hit like a girl." Yeah I'm on my ass after that remark, but it feels good. I like knowing I will eventually be able to defend myself. It's thirty minutes before dinner. If I'm not showered and looking respectable, Gabriella will kick me out of the dining room. Celina and I are in the same boat and conclude our workout to keep the wrath of Gabriella off our backs.Getting the shit beat out of me is a good way to keep Austin out of my mind. Too bad it doesn't work for more than a few minutes after I leave the gym. I head to my room and grab a quick s
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 250: Austin
It's after midnight when I arrive at the Scottsdale Airport. I use an air service when traveling and Andreas managed to arrange a late flight. He's included himself in the travel itinerary and he's back on my needs-to-be-beat list."I'm your protection. It looks bad for you to go into another territory without me. You should have more than just one bodyguard, but I didn't figure you'd go for it," he said before we boarded the small jet.He was right.I've thought about how to approach Moon's home since we left. I still don't have a set plan. There's a rental vehicle waiting, and I ponder how to deal with Moon while Andreas navigates the streets. When Victor was alive, we visited Moon's place about once a year. Cindy came along even though Victor rarely involved her in business. Cindy enjoyed Madison's company, so Victor gave in.We hit the tight road leading up to the front gate and two vehicles pull out and block us, causing Andreas to abruptly stop the car. I step out unarmed and rai
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Hotter Than Hell Chapter 304: Moon
I stayed with Mr. Loche for two hours. When I came back to the cabin, Father Andrews and Madison were cooking dinner together in the kitchen. She was laughing and he was telling her that anyone can learn to cook, it just takes practice. I don't add my two cents that the meal Mrs. Loche prepared would have been safer. I word it a little more carefully, "Please don't encourage her. Gabriella will throw a fit if Madison moves in on her territory." They stop what they're doing and I receive my first genuine smile from Madison that I've seen in weeks."It's a simple lasagna. Mak can make it when you're here at the cabin. Even I wouldn't do anything to piss off Gabriella." He cringes with great exaggeration and Madison laughs.She looks at him with a huge smile. "You didn't tell me you know Gabriella.""I know her daughter. I've heard all the stories from her and I'm terrified of her mother."I walk to my wife and wrap my arms around her from behind. She leans into me and places her hands on
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 303: Madison
It's three more days before our guest arrives. I'm actually tongue-tide when Moon introduces me to Father Andrews. He's American but lives in Mexico and drove all this way to return a favor he owed my husband. He's younger than a priest has a right to be and he's too damn good looking for his job. I place him in his early thirties. It's strange because he looks oddly familiar even though I'm sure I've never met him.The three of us walk into the living room where Mrs. Loche put out cucumber sandwiches and chocolate chip cookies. Father Andrews's eyes light up. "I haven't eaten since breakfast and these look delicious," he says while filling a plate.Moon doesn't sit with us. "Mr. Loche and I are working on a new garden and clearing some land. I'll be next door if you need me." He leans down and places his lips on mine for a short kiss. It actually embarrasses me because Father Andrews is watching. Moon taps me under the chin in understanding because of the heat traveling up my neck and
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 302: Madison
With revenge motivating me, dealing with what happened was easier. The need for blood became a driving force that allowed me to put my thoughts and feelings on hold. Now my feelings, doubt, and shame overshadow everything. My mind is a dark hole with a smoky mist that Moon stands in to beckon me out. His hand is there. I can almost touch it, but my fingers slide away, a millimeter short, and the darkness covers me once more.Sleep is the worst. Nightmares make me toss and turn throughout the night. Most center around blood on my hands. They drip the red, congealed mess onto everything I touch and when I open my eyes it's still there. Or so the dream goes.I find it strange that I don't dream about what Fernandez did to me. It's his laughter, though, that wakes me night after night. Moon is always there to comfort me during those horrible hours. He pulls me close to his body when I give the slightest gasp. I breathe in his scent and fill my lungs with his strength. Until I fall asleep a
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 301: Moon
Part of my heart-stopping fury recedes when I pull Madison back into my arms. Her entire body is shaking and she's still clutching the knife I handed her. Alex takes it from her hand after I scoop her into my arms and cradle her against my chest. I breathe in the scent of her hair and try to gain more control.This woman is everything. She's the reason I wake up in the morning. Everything I hold dear is wrapped up in her. Cori meets my eyes and she tips her head in acknowledgement. When she turns away, Duke is standing behind her. He pulls her into his arms and walks her toward the front room. He stops when Goose is dragged closer by one of Dax's men and places himself between Cori and Duke. Duke casually pulls his gun and fires, striking him between the eyes. Goose blankly stares at the ceiling by the time the sound of the gunshot fades from the room. Cori spits on Goose's body before Duke leads her forward. Alex gives orders to clean up the bloody mess."Please take me home," Madison
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 300: Madison
She steps forward and Fernandez spins and tries throwing a punch at my head but misses. He moves quickly even with a bullet through the foot and gets between Cori and Sofia's rifle. Melina takes the opportunity to bring her gun down on the back of his head. He stumbles and I kick the tibial pressure point in his good leg. He drops and I kick Celina's gun away from him. She grabs it and aims it at him as he wiggles around like a flopping fish. I hand Melina my gun and slam down into his back with my cuffs primed. I practically pull his arms from their sockets in order to secure his hands behind his back while he's stunned."Help me get him up on the kitchen island and I'll cut off his fucking clothes." We drag him back to the kitchen minus Celina who stays at her post, which is the front door. He struggles but it's not enough for four women on a mission.The sick feeling in my stomach stays and I turn slightly and rub tears from my eyes. Not a minute has gone by that I haven't thought a
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 299: Madison
We park a half mile from the home. Melina and I run up the street, carrying the post driver between us because it's so damn heavy, and check out the property. Like the house he kept me and Cori in, this one is away from other homes and on a nice sized piece of property. The desert foliage on the north side of the area gives us a good vantage point to see the back door. I call Celina."Send Cori north to our location. The front door is on the south side of the house and you'll have about twenty-five yards from the truck to the door. Sofia will be your driver and leave as soon as you're inside. She'll park and meet us. We'll come through the back five minutes after you enter." We covered all of this in the car, but it helps me to go over the plan out loud again. "Give Cori ten minutes to get in place before Sofia drops you off.""Cori just took off. We're set," Celina says before ending the call.After Cori meets us, we stay low and wait for Sofia to text me that Celina is in the house.
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 298: Moon
Alex brings the car to the front. Austin jumps into the back and I take the passenger seat. I told the men to put Gabriella in our safe room until everything settles. She can cuss them out in Spanish, I don't have time. Sirens can be heard in the distance and we need to be completely clear of the house before they hit the street that leads to my private road.I've also notified additional men to meet us at the warehouse. As soon as we have Fernandez's location, we'll be moving out quickly. It suddenly occurs to me that Dax is totally out of the loop, so I dial his cell."You're fucking kidding me," he practically yells when I tell him his wife ran over a man and picked up the women. "I'm on my way." Another call comes in and I look at the display. It's Caleb."Start heading here with reinforcements," I tell Dax quickly. "I'll call as soon as we have a location. It won't be long."The man in the trunk is moaning loudly. There are metal plates over the taillights and nothing he can do to
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 297: Moon
Madison is up to something. The strange feeling persisted while she dressed and then at breakfast. Sending her off to the service without me was nearly impossible. The fact is, I need to get my head out of my ass and take care of Fernandez once and for all. The thought of him taking Madison again is eating me alive.While she's at EE, I can focus on what it takes to keep everyone safe. The Frontera Cartel is out of the picture and now we can focus on one man. I have everyone but our outside security in the conference room. Austin joins us too."How do we bring him out in the open without risking one of our women as bait?" I ask the men. It didn't matter how much Madison complained, there was no way I would give into her plan.I've never reached my current level of frustration as we debate the best scenarios. Alex hasn't said a word since entering the meeting, which surprises me. When I look at him, his eyes are on the door leading to the hallway."What has you worried?" I ask him when
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 296: Madison
The women with Celina give whoops and atta-girl shouts. I can't help smiling. "We'll be another thirty minutes. There's a building supply store not far from you and I need you to pick up two metal fence post drivers." I never worked Cave Creek as a cop, but one of the officers lived there and loved having barbeques, so I'm familiar with the area."We're on it. Meet us in the parking lot."I disconnect the call and decide to join Cori in the front. I wiggle between the seats and then lean back and exhale after I attach my seatbelt. "I'm worried Moon could beat us there."Cori puts her foot on the gas and shoots forward on the freeway. The 51 is one of the lighter trafficked freeways if you're not driving it during rush hour and we're pushing the witching hour. It's the most direct route from central Phoenix to the north valley and we're in luck because it's wide open. If that luck continues, highway patrol won't have units in the vicinity.We make it to the building supply store in twen
