“Come on, it’s going to be okay. I’m here now.” His soft voice comforted her, and his powerful arms around her small frame lent her a sense of protection.
After a while, she pulled away. Axe reached out and wiped the wetness from her cheeks with his calloused fingertips.
“What’s happened?” Concern creased his brow.
Baylee led him to the bed and they both sat down. She took a deep breath then told him everything, from when her mother was murdered to what happened before she texted him. The only part she left out was the bit about his uncle because she wasn’t sure if it was related, and she didn’t want to cause family problems.
When she finished, he nestled her in his arms, her head pillowed against his upper chest. “I’m glad you told me. I’m here now, so you don’t have to be afraid. I’ve got your back on this. I’ll take care of business. I won’t let anything happen to you.”
He stood up, taking her with him. Pulling down the covers, he said, “You need to sleep. I’ll stay with you. No one’s gonna hurt you. Don’t worry about anything.”
Baylee pulled the sheet over her, her arm wrapped around Axe’s waist. His scent was intoxicating, and being in his arms made her pulse and heartbeat calm and steady. She glanced up and met his stare. Warmth flooded through her, and she grabbed his neck and pulled his head down, kissing him deep and urgent. Axe pulled her closer to him, his hands roaming down her sides. In one movement, he had her on her back and he hovered over her. She shook her head.
“I only want you to hold me.”
Desire-filled eyes regarded her before he lay by her side, drawing her close to him. Safe in his capable arms, Baylee fell fast asleep.
Chapter Sixteen
The following morning, Axe woke up and gazed at Baylee. She looked so peaceful sleeping, her head resting on his shoulder. It was a first for him—he’d never slept with a woman without screwing her. Pleasure from having her in his arms spread over him.
Baylee sighed in her sleep, and he simply watched her. His Baylee was in some deep shit, and he agreed with her that the killer was after her. After all these years, the sick fuck stood in the background, waiting for her to start remembering so he could off her. It had to be someone close to her or her family; an ordinary killer would’ve been long gone by now. It was someone she knew, he was positive. The only clue was the phone number from where the wacko texted her, but Axe bet he’d used a burner phone.
The minute she’d opened up to him the night before, he’d decided she needed protection. He could watch her, but he’d need help. Maybe the new prospect, Puck, could do it. He’d present the situation to Banger and hope he’d go along with it, but if not, Axe would have to watch her all the time. No way was he letting some sick fuck hurt his woman. After he dropped her off at work, he’d go and chat with his prez. If it was the last thing he did, he’d keep her safe.
After he had the protection issue covered, then he’d figure out what the hell was going on, and what to do to lure the killer. He looked down at Baylee again and pressed his lips together; he may have to use Baylee as bait.
Bending down, he kissed her. She yawned and opened her eyes, a big smile crossing her face.
“Morning,” he said against her lips.
“What a wonderful way to wake up.” She put her arms around his neck and pulled him down on top of her, kissing him wet and hard.
“I like you in the morning,” he teased as his hand slid over her hips then rested on her ass.
“You’re going to like me even more when I suck you.”
“Yeah, something like that definitely earns you points. You gonna put my cock in your fuckable mouth?”
“Yes,” she whispered as she pushed him on his back. “I can’t wait to taste you.” Her tongue trailed down his jaw before she peppered kisses on his neck, moving down toward his ready length.
She lowered her mouth to kiss the head of his dick, her sparkling eyes locked with his. When the tip of her tongue peeked out from her mouth, he sucked in his breath, watching as she made small circles around his crown while her slender fingers wrapped tightly around the base of his shaft.
“Do you like it when I do that, Axe?” she whispered before placing her lips over his crown and soaking up his pre-come. She smiled wickedly at him. “Do you like it when I swallow?”
“Fuck yeah. I love it. It’s so hot watching you suck my cock.”
The warmth and wetness of her mouth, the softness of her lips and tongue, and the awesome pressure of her hand on his balls fired every nerve in his body. Watching his dick in her mouth was the sexiest thing he’d ever seen. As she worked her magic on him, her tits swayed and glimpses of the curve of her ass drove his excitement higher. The deeper she took him in, the further he wanted to go until his head hit the back of her throat, and he couldn’t hold back any longer. With his eyes rolled back and legs stiffened, streams of hotness released in her warm mouth.