Uncontrollable Bachelor (Bachelor Tower Series), стр. 26

She shook her head. “Nope. I plan on enjoying this vacation.”

I chuckled and walked out the door. Vacation? That was such a funny term to use when in fact this was a safehouse. I already knew we had plenty of wood, because it was the first thing I had checked. But I needed this time to touch base with Carlton.

He was damn good at not revealing himself until he wanted to be seen. I hadn’t noticed him in the woods until he signaled me. I made my way down the path, and once the cabin was out of sight, he approached.

“I thought we had the wrong fucking place when we showed up before you guys. Shannon must be flipping out,” Carlton said.

“Actually, the opposite. Are your men in place?” I asked.

“Yes, and we have secured the perimeter. Anything living or breathing will trigger our heat sensors.”

“You’re a lot more confident than I am.” Then again, Carlton was doing this as a job. I was doing it because Shannon was the only person who had ever meant anything to me.

“This is what I do, what we do. Trust me, no one is making it anywhere near that cabin. And our satellite phones aren’t traceable either. In case she asks why her phone isn’t working, it’s the network. We put a block on both hers and yours.”

“I get hers, but why the fuck mine?” I didn’t like losing the control of reaching out if I needed to.

“Prince Babboo will use anyone he needs to in order to get what he wants. If you’re not careful, you’ll become a liability instead of an asset.”

I could lay his ass out for talking to me like that. But this wasn’t about my ego. Carlton and I were on the same side. It wasn’t easy for me, but I was going to need to trust him. I just hope I’m not wrong on this, because it is Shannon who loses if I am.

“Looks like we’re staying, at least for the meantime,” I said. “Keep me abreast of any new developments.”

“Will do.” Carlton turned and headed back deep into the woods.

I collected a bit more wood so I wouldn’t have to lie later. When I returned to the cabin, it was almost dark. I could see through the window that Shannon had found the lights I had brought, and with the smoke coming from the chimney, I could tell she’d started a fire in the woodstove. She never ceased to amaze me. She wasn’t a needy woman. In fact, she was pretty self-sufficient. Many men would be intimidated by her competence. Fools. She wasn’t out to be controlled or to control anyone. All Shannon ever wanted was to be a strong partner in life. She’s going to make some lucky man one hell of a wife someday.

I felt jealousy building up within me. Why? I’m not looking for a wife. I don’t even want a girlfriend. I’d chosen a different path. It was too late to change it now.

Opening the door, I walked inside and had a look around. I’d been gone about an hour, and she had already cleaned up a good portion of the cabin. I shot her a smile and said, “I guess you weren’t as tired as you led me to believe earlier.”

She spun around and said, “I got a burst of energy.”

I looked over and noticed the bed had been made, and she’d even found some wildflowers to put on the nightstand. I normally wouldn’t notice such details, but right now it meant she had left the cabin to do some exploring.

Fuck. I hope you didn’t see me talking to Carlton.

I wouldn’t be able to explain it – I’d have to tell her the truth. If she knew, she’d have her ass right back in Boston to confront that Prince Babboo herself. She might be brave, but bravery could be deadly.

Trying to keep the mood light I said, “Maybe I should have asked you for help with the wood. At this rate you probably could’ve hauled an entire cord of it.”

She laughed. “There’s only one piece of wood I’m interested in tonight.”

I walked over and scooped her into my arms and carried her to the bed. “I think I can help you with that.”

We quickly stripped off our clothes. My cock was aching to be buried deep inside her. It had only been twenty-four hours, but it felt like months. I slipped my fingers between her legs. Fuck, she was so wet. A moan escaped her lips and she reached out to cling to me. I loved how responsive she was to my touch.

I inserted a finger into her pussy and stroked her clit with my thumb. My cock was throbbing, but nothing was going to rush this. I wanted to make her scream, call out my name, and beg me to fuck her hard.

Oh, fuck. I hope Carlton didn’t wire this cabin for video or sound.

Shannon sensed my concern and asked breathlessly, “Is…everything…all right?”

Fuck it. Carlton was a professional. If he heard anything he shouldn’t, he’d turn off the device. At least he’d better.

I slipped a second finger inside her and said, “Just deciding where to start.”

Shannon moaned and said, “Oh, that’s a…good….place.”

She quivered and opened her legs for me. She clawed my arms and bit my shoulder. I fucked her with my fingers until I felt her pussy clench and her body shudder. Her hot juices ran over my fingers.

I couldn’t hold back any longer. “Baby, I need to feel you wrapped around my cock.”

She spun around so her back was to me and wiggled her ass against my throbbing cock. I reached around her and cupped her breasts. Her nipples were as hard as my cock. I plucked and tugged at them. Shannon lifted one foot and put it on the bed, giving me full access to her.

I adjusted myself, bending my knees slightly until my cock slid