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Hotter Than Hell Chapter 251: Melina
I'm having trouble registering what Mak is telling me. "He pissed on me after drugging me?""Yes. Gabriella and I bathed you before putting you in bed. You smelled like piss, but I had no idea why and Moon didn't volunteer the information."So many things go through my mind. "Why would he do that?""He marked his territory, or so Moon told me last night when he finally came to bed. Who knows why men do stupid shit. I'll put a bullet in his dick if you say the word."I like the sound of it. "Where is he now?""He's downstairs having breakfast. We're leaving by the side door and you won't be seeing him until this evening. The first round of clothing will be delivered today and we'll have you popping so Austin knows what he's missing when you kick his ass to the curb."I look down for a moment and then meet Mak's gaze. "I don't want to see him at all. I have nothing to say to him."Mak sits beside me on the bed and takes my hand. "I think you have feelings for him and it all started in th
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 252: Austin
Andreas glares and I glare back. "Someday you'll act like a boss, boss.""And someday you'll stay out of things that don't concern you, fuck head.""Name calling, I'm impressed.""Fuck you!"He only laughs."Why the hell do I make other men shake in their boots but you have no fear?" I ask.Andreas looks down at his feet for a moment and then meets my gaze again. "You're loyal. You protected Victor with your life and earned my respect. You're straight up and I respect that too. Victor thought of you as a son. He knew what he was doing when he left you his territory. The other men feel the same. I'm ready to take over your old job and serve you or help the person you choose to do it. You just need to step in and fill the right shoes. They're not too big for you."He's pegged the entire problem in a few short sentences. I don't feel I can fill Victor's shoes because no one can. "You know I'd kill you if I had to."He shakes his head and smiles. "That I've never doubted. What the hell are
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 253: Melina
Mak looks at me in frustration. "How the hell did he get into your room?"I've just told her most of the story about last night. "He said Moon knew."Mak swears. "That man needs to stop with the matchmaking or at least let me in on it. I'm pissed off and he'll get an earful at breakfast."It's Monday and my day off. I'm looking forward to some quality time in the gym sparring with Celina. "Thank you for all you've done."She rolls her eyes. "Don't thank me. I'm not happy to lose a good employee.""I'm not that good.""You don't give yourself enough credit. You've only screwed up one appointment and I still think you did it to Lina on purpose."I smile and look away, giving my silent answer. "I'll miss you."She pulls me in for a hug and I squeeze back. "I'll miss you more, believe me. You'll need to visit more often than Cindy and you're always welcome here permanently if things don't work out with asshole." Mak and Celina both refer to Austin as asshole now."He's my asshole.""That h
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 254: Austin
It's been two weeks and whatever hole Fernandez is living in is keeping him alive. Moon has the same opinion. He's underground and we need to bide our time. Usually I'm patient when it comes to killing. That's not holding true right now.The only positive is my team. Andreas is my official enforcer and I've moved others around and increased security at the house. Melina will be living here and what happened to Cindy will not happen to her. The house needs to be a fortress and that's exactly what I'm going for. The repairs are finished from where Fernandez's men blasted through the wall, and I've added a little extra to the mix in case anyone tries again. I've been in contact with a dog handler and he's purchasing top K9s for me. I've also talked to Moon in depth about his security measures for Mak. Andreas is in charge of finding Melina a team of bodyguards. If she wants to leave the house, they'll accompany her everywhere. If she doesn't agree, there's always the basement. I would lau
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 255: Austin
"They might. Attacking during the day was stupid, so I have no doubt it's Fernandez. My question is what the hell is he thinking?""He's desperate. Our men are looking for him everywhere and he's tired of hiding."Moon's phone rings and he answers the call. "Stay put and head into the safe room if you need to." Moon ends the call and looks at me with fury in his eyes. "The man I wanted from Fernandez just tried to get up to the escort office. He's trapped in the elevator. This means Fernandez is working with him and they're going after Melina too. She's safe," he says before I explode. "I have men on the building all the time and there's a safe room for them. I also have men circling the back of the other building across from us. We'll be out of here in ten minutes and pick up the women."It's another few minutes before Gomez's radio chirps. "Clear, the shooter's gone." Gomez runs out and across the parking lot to the other building before Moon can stop him. We wait until he returns. "
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 256: Melina
Waiting is the hardest part. I spend a lot of time thinking about these last months. About my life before Austin. I hated school, but it was a way to get out from under my brother's thumb and I was willing to do anything-even sit in a classroom learning a subject I detest.I would go back to school and learn for Austin, though. If he plans to marry me, he loves me. I think he just doesn't understand love. I'll spend the rest of our lives teaching him.It's almost midnight when we hear a commotion at the front door. The men are home and the muscles in my stomach unclench.Moon sports a bloody white dress shirt unbuttoned at the collar. Gomez is pristine in a three piece suit looking like he doesn't have a care in the world, and my man looks sexy as hell in jeans and a black T-shirt. Mak raises her eyebrows at her husband. He pulls her into his arms. "One down," he says softly, but I hear it and hope it's my brother."You're sexy when you kill someone who needs it," Mak replies. I still
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 257: Melina
He leans across me first and turns off the light. I don't mind. If it makes it easier for him to talk in the dark, I'm good. "She was a bitch." He remains silent for a minute and I give him time. "She sold me to men who liked little boys and then to men who liked older boys. She was a fucked-up mess for as far back as I can remember. Not mother material."I dig my fingers into the skin of his arm, but he doesn't flinch. "Her boyfriend, from the article, was he one of them?""The worst."I can just barely make out his face in the dark and I lift my hand to his cheek. It's what he isn't saying that's even more horrifying. He was only twelve when he killed them. To give a child no other way out is inconceivable and at the same time not surprising. I thought of killing my father for what he did to my mother. I've thought of killing my brother for what he's done to me and any person or animal I've cared for. To push Austin over the edge at twelve had to be a living nightmare. "I'm glad they
Hotter Than Hell Chapter 258: Austin
Reflecting on my past isn't good for me. I'll do my best to move forward after Fernandez is dead. He's in hiding again and building his base. I'm taking Melina home with me. Victor and Cindy's home will now be ours. I'm already thinking of it as Melina's. I want her decorating in a style she loves. Thank God her taste doesn't run to dead animals. For her, though, I would put up with it.This is love.I try constantly to wrap my head around it. She's forgiven me for everything I put her through. What's more, she knows who and what I am. There's no turning back for either of us.Melina wasn't happy that I didn't tell her about Andreas taking a bullet. She's fussed over him since we boarded the plane. It's been fun watching him deal with her. From his clipped responses, he doesn't appreciate her care. As long as he knows she's mine, she can fuss all she wants and he'll be pleasant. I give him a sharp look when he groans and he nods.Moon, Mak, Gomez, and Celina are on the plane with us to
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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
