Rex, a dedicated lawyer, finds himself caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal when his best friend and law firm partner becomes the target of a vengeful client. As tensions rise, Rex's attention turns to protecting his friend's daughter, Raina, who unwittingly becomes a pawn in this high-stakes game.Driven by a fierce sense of duty and an unyielding desire to keep Raina safe, Rex goes to extreme lengths to shield her from harm. Their bond grows stronger amidst the palpable tension, leading Raina's father to entrust Rex with her protection while he deals with his own troubles.But Rex's unwavering commitment to Raina comes at a cost. As their connection deepens, he must navigate the blurred lines of their relationship, grappling with his protective instincts and the undeniable attraction between them. Will Rex be able to keep Raina safe without losing himself in the process?
REXSleep is the only thing I want when my phone rings ten minutes to midnight. The darkness of my bedroom shatters with every flash of the screen, forcing me to roll over to grab the obnoxious device off the nightstand.“Yeah?” I answer, my voice rough, and sleep desperately wants me to go back to bed.“Rex.” Owen strains just saying my name, which gets me to sit all the way up. I’m wide awake as I wait for my law partner and best friend to tell me what’s going on.“Hey, I’m up. What’s happening? Where are you?” I ask him. The bed creaks quietly under my weight while I swing my legs over the side. The dark gray carpet is warm as I pad my way into the bathroom. The lights force me to squint, waiting for my eyes to adjust to being open at this hour.“Saint Salvatore’s,” he grunts out. I’m already doing the math of how long it will take for me to get dressed and drive over there.I tell him, “I’ll be there in like twenty minutes.”“No, don’t.” He strains and grunts from the obvious pain
There’s no lock on the lobby door, which I don’t like under the current circumstances. The dim lights cast an ugly yellow hue across its ordinary light beige floors and dark beige walls. The grid of silver mailboxes is directly across from a hallway holding three apartments. There’s another hallway in front of me beside the elevator.A glance over my shoulder at the mailbox shows the names of the tenants on each. It’s convenient, but I don’t like it. After ripping Raina Olsen’s name off her mailbox, I head toward her apartment. I don’t want to wake her, and instead of ringing the bell, I test the doorknob to make sure the lock is still intact.The door doesn’t budge, which makes me feel slightly better. I want to get my eyes on her. The windows to her apartment are around the back of the building from what I remember. It only takes me a few minutes to make my way around the side of the building.My eyes continue to drift to the fence line separating the building’s property from the ho
RAINASage and leather are the scents that hit me first any time Rex is nearby.I’m not sure if it’s his soap or cologne, or if his skin just pushes the scent out like a pheromone. It’s not a shock that I’d dream about him. He smells so close and I call out to him, but sleep still holds me close.The banging on my door forces my eyes open before I can have my way with the Rex of my dreams. Only when I get up to stop the incessant noisemaker do I turn around to see him standing by my bed.Fear hits me before I realize it’s Rex, and the banging on the door isn’t stopping. After I throw on a robe to answer the door, I want to know what he’s doing here. However, the sound of keys unlocking my front door makes my heart stop. Rex points for me to get back and sit on my couch. I obey him this time.I sit down and the door swings open with Drew, my building super, rushing inside and crashing into Rex’s broad chest. Drew’s about an inch taller than Rex, but they’re around the same build. It be
I pull away from Rex, his hand lingering on my ass longer than necessary as I go to lock the door.“What are you doing here, Rex?” I ask him, going into the kitchen. I’m desperate to distract myself from the way he makes me feel. There’s an anticipation of what can happen. He’s a man in my apartment in the middle of the night.He follows me to the kitchen, his size swallowing me in the open space. There’s barely enough space between my slim dining table that only seats two and the counter where I sit an empty glass I’ve pulled from the cabinet. Rex approaches me, his presence dominating and strong. I want him to kiss me. Forget answering questions.He takes the lapels of my robe, holding it open for a moment, dragging his gaze up and down my body before sliding the robe back in place to cover me.“You shouldn’t answer the door like that,” he says.I shrug. “I wasn’t. I was going to yell from this side of it that I was fine and go back to bed.”Rex hooks a finger under my chin, tilting
REX“Secret sex fantasies of a virgin,” I say the words low, but Raina hears me and I swear she blushes. But now, curiosity has me by the balls. I pull off my shirt and set it on the dresser beside the TV.“What do you think you’re doing?” she asks.“I’m staying the night, just in case. Between the guy that’s after Owen and your super abusing his power with that key, I’m going to stay so he can see me leave in the morning. I need him and everyone else in this building to know that there’s a man they have to contend with behind that front door.”Raina leans back, propping herself on her elbows. Her tits are staring at me, soft milky skin with nipples a few shades darker than her supple pink lips. Those lips call to me, but I’m not here to fulfill my fantasy.“This is stupid.” She grunts and lets her elbows drop from underneath her. Raina leans back and uses a pillow to cover her face as she says, “I’m so sorry, Rex.”I sit on the edge of her bed. “Don’t apologize.”“I have to,” she ins
Sleep finds me quickly, and by the time the morning sun peeks through the curtains, I’m up and so is my cock. Morning wood at its finest forces me to head into the bathroom. My normal routine is out of whack with the bathroom feeling like a cage. There’s barely enough room for me to turn around in here.There’s only a shower stall, a toilet, and a pedestal sink. My eyes track the white subway tiles that are chipping and cracking. I can fix those, but a part of me just wants to take her out of here and never come back. If she’s going to be in my care, she should at least stay at my house. Convincing Raina that’s the best choice is going to be the hard part.The sound of the door opening snags my attention, only for Raina to realize I’m inside. She jumps back and slams the door back shut.“Sorry, Rex,” she calls from the other side.“It’s fine.” I open the door to step out once I’m finished. “I’m going to grab some coffee and breakfast. You should grab some of your things and come stay
RAINAThe words come out fast along with my frustration.I know Rex isn’t at fault, but the way my body craves him, the way his face never leaves my mind, the way I want to feel his mouth kiss every part of me… I want to go with him, but I don’t want it to be out of this sense of danger. I want to go with Rex because he wants me—just me.He takes a few steps toward me until I press against the wall beside my dresser. His arms cage me in.“Be careful, little girl. We don’t have time to open those floodgates. Get a bag together while I run out to grab a few things. We can head up to my cabin for a few days until we hear from Owen or the officers he’s working with.”Rex means business and won’t take no for an answer. I have to take this seriously, but there’s a part of me that knows Owen will take care of this and everything will be back to normal in a day or two. At least, that’s what I’m hoping for.“Okay. I’ll get my stuff together.”Rex nods with approval, dipping his head to kiss me