Another Man's Treasure (26 page)
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Authors: Wendy Jay
“Ok. Is everyone gone?”
“Frannie went home and Ross is in the basement, working out.”
“Ross knows where to sleep?”
“He’s all set, sweetheart. There, you are all done. Let’s get you tucked in.”
“You coming to bed now?”
“Yeah, baby. Just gonna brush my teeth. I’ll be right back.”
Jude covered Miranda up and went to wash up. When he returned not 10 minutes later, he found her fast asleep.
Good, baby...sleep.
Jude finished undressing and slipped into bed next to her. He snuggled up close and drew her into his arms. She instinctively rolled toward him, stretched and pressed up against the length of his body. Both of them drifted off to sleep.
**********
Ross finished his workout and checked the doors to make sure they were locked. It’s a habit he had had for years. No matter where he was staying, all doors got one final check. He went to his room and placed his Glock on the nightstand, after checking to be sure the safety was on.
He took a quick shower and lay down on the bed wearing only his black boxer-briefs. Laying there on his back with his eyes closed and hands behind his head, Ross was a magnificent looking man. Muscular, tattooed...sexy as hell by anyone’s standards. Meditation generally quieted his mind so he could sleep, but not tonight. A tall, leggy, smartass blonde kept pushing her way into his thoughts. Ross opened his crystal blue eyes and smiled. Just laying here thinking of Francine made Ross incredibly horny.
Fuckin hate being alone when this happens.
Ross rolled over on his side, trying to ignore his growing erection.
Jude awoke early to Miranda's gentle breathing, interrupted by the slran ah2>
“Why are you laughing at me?”
“Because you have the cutest snore.”
“I do NOT snore!” Miranda slapped Jude on the chest and laughed.
“Oh but you do, Mandy. When you are exhausted, you snore.”
“Oh, shut the hell up! Now that you woke me up...”
Miranda’s voice trailed off as she ran her fingers over Jude’s nipples, pinching them and climbing on top of him, straddling his hips. His nipple ring was so sexy; Miranda couldn’t resist running her tongue over it. Jude reached for the hem of the tee shirt she wore, pulled it over her head and tossed it to the floor. His hands cupped her ample breasts, rubbing and tweaking her nipples in return. Miranda tilted her head back and moaned quietly, enjoying the feel of Jude’s hands on her body and the feel of his erection pushing against her ass. Jude’s eyes grew dark and his breathing was deep and slow. His desire for Miranda was strong...as always.
Jude ran his hands up Miranda’s back and through her hair, and pulled her down so that his lips met hers. The kiss was full of desire and passion as their tongues danced in and out of each other’s mouths.
“Damn, Miranda. I love it when you wake up wanting me. Do you have any idea how that makes me feel?”
“Mmmm...I have a good idea.” Miranda moved her hips in a circular motion, teasing Jude’s hard cock.
“No, I mean how I feel in here.” Jude took her hand and placed it on his heart. She could feel it pounding, fast.
“Jesus, Miranda...I love you so damn much.”
“I always want you and need you. I love you to the moon and back, sweetheart. You are my heart and soul.”
Jude rolled Miranda over on her back and began to kiss her down her neck. He stopped when he reached her breasts and rubbed his face back and forth over them. Jude sucked one nipple and then the next; biting them gently at first, then a bit harder as Miranda’s breath caught in her throat.
“Sweet Jesus, Mandy. Your skin is so soft.”
Miranda cupped Jude’s face, leaned up and kissed him hard, almost desperately. Her own desire was raging through her body. Jude took her hands and placed them at her sides, then moved further down her luscious body. He circled his tongue around her navel and placed soft kisses just above her sex. He pulled off her lace panties, tossed them with the tee shirt,
and then just stared at Miranda.
“Jude, my God...”
“I know, baby, I know. Open up your legs a bit wider. Let me into that sweet, sweet spot, sweetheart. I have to taste you.”
Miranda bent her knees slightly as Jude positioned himself between them. He took hesp; have to r hands, placed them on her thighs and moved them further apart. Jude nuzzled his face against her right thigh and kissed his way to her soft, wet lips. He placed his mouth over Miranda and licked the length of her slit as she gasped.
“So fucking wet for me. Mmmm...so sweet.”
“Jude...please.”
“Always so impatient, Mandy, so ready.”
Jude parted her lips and blew softly against her flesh before he leaned down and began to assault her senses again with his touch. Miranda’s clit hardened and swelled as Jude flicked it with his tongue and sucked her tenderness into his mouth.
Miranda couldn’t lie still as her body rocked against him, wanting him deeper into her, and Jude was all too happy to oblige. He slipped two fingers into Miranda’s pussy and her muscles clenched around them. Jude found her g-spot as he sucked on her aching nub and applied pressure. Miranda let out a squeal in between ragged breaths.
“Yes, oh my god...right there Jude...I’m going to come!”
“Fuck yes baby...come in my mouth. I want to taste all of you.”
Miranda arched her back and grabbed Jude’s head as her orgasm shot through her convulsing body. Jude wrapped his arms around her legs and held her tight to his face as she screamed with pleasure. Before Miranda could finish or catch her breath, Jude moved swiftly over her, plunged his aching cock into her and groaned.
“So tight, so wet...and all mine.”
“Yes, Jude, yours...body and soul.”
Jude looked into Miranda’s eyes, so wide and full of passion.
“Tell me again, Mandy...say it again.”
“Yours, Jude. Always yours.”
Jude locked eyes with Miranda and thrust harder and faster, until his own orgasm exploded as Miranda tightened around his cock. Jude’s entire body stiffened and he let out a low guttural moan. The sensations running through him were so intensely pleasurable, it was wonderfully painful. Jude collapsed on top of Miranda, still convulsing inside her. He kissed her, trying to catch his breath.
“Mandy, what you do to me should be a crime.”
“Me do to you? You’re the one with the deadly weapon.”
Miranda giggled and tried to push Jude off her, but he wasn’t going unless she came with him. Jude rolled over and Miranda was on top now. He wrapped his arms and legs around her and held her tight. Miranda squirmed, although she wasn’t trying to get away.
“You have all the parts I need protection from, you damn sassy brat!”
“You love it, admit it.”
“I love it and I love you
, Miranda. I want you to be mine forever.”
Jude’s eyes searched her face for only a split second before her smile appeared, and Miranda kissed Jude with a gentle passion. She stroked his face with the back of her hand, leaving light
, feathery touches.
“I hope that answers any questions or doubts you may have, Jude. In case it doesn’t...I love you, Jude, and I want to be yours forever...as much as I want you to be mine...no goodbyes.”
“No goodbyes, Miranda. No goodbyes. Let’s take a shower and have some breakfast. I have to meet Frannie at 10 am.”
“Yeah, and I am going over to the house to check my mail and do some chores I have been neglecting, like laundry and unpacking. Blah, I hate both! Do you think Ross is awake yet?”
“Ross has probably worked out, ran 5 miles and had breakfast by now. He is on top of his game at all times.”
“He better be. Frannie has got her eye on him.”
“Yeah, we noticed that hearing you two talk on the porch. That and the giggling.”
“Think it’s mutual?”
“Oh, I don’t know Mandy. Ross has been hurt before a long time ago. But he is intrigued, I will give you that.”
“Ex-wife or girlfriend? Widow?”
“Ex-girlfriend. She fucked him up, bad. Left him for some Latin guy.”
“Oh, shit. I hope he sees Frannie isn’t like that. If anyone can convince him, she can. She is a pretty determined woman.”
“I hope she can too. Ross is a good friend. He has the persona of being the big, bad ass, but he is a very caring, dedicated guy. Ok, brat, get your ass out of bed and let’s get moving!”
Miranda kissed Jude quickly and rolled out of bed. A quick shower together and then breakfast. They smiled at each other and knew they were thinking the same exact thing.
Damn, I could get used to this.
***************
Ross was already sitting at the table with his laptop open and papers spread when Jude and Miranda walked into the kitchen. He looked up and smiled at them, and started to gather the documents. Jude held up his hand to stop him.
“Good morning and don’t bother moving shit. I sit at the bar for breakfast, that way I can stare at Miranda’s ass while she cooks.”
Miranda threw an oven mitt at Jude and feigned shock. Ross and Jude laughed at her standing there with her hands on her hips.
“Well, I never!”
“Bullshit, you did twice this morning.”
“Jude, you rude bastard. Talking about a lady like that. How dare you?”
Ross’s remark was dripping in sarcasm and the two of them laughed at Miranda’s expense. Miranda stood there, pointed at Ross and attempted to be stern.
“I have another oven mitt with your name on it, Mr. Guthrie, so watch it!”
“Jude, is this where I cringe with fear or run?”
“Oh, I wouldn’t run, but I would check your breakfast for poison. She means business when she shakes her finger.”
Ross and Jude laughed like in their college days. Miranda rolled her eyes at them and laughed. They were incorrigible, but she loved it.
“How does an egg and veggie scramble with wheat toast sound? Ross, I don’t want to hear one word about my toast addiction.”
“Jeffrey would kick your ass, you know that.”
Ross turned to Jude to explain his remark.
“I am the one who set Miranda up with Jeffrey, her personal trainer.”
“I have heard about Jeffrey and his torture regarding the evils of toast. Someday I am going to thank that man for all the extra squats he made her do.”
“I will do extra squats and run two miles if I get to eat my damned wheat toast in peace.”
Ross had made coffee earlier, so Miranda placed the pot on the bar, along with cups, sugar and cream for herself and Jude. She finished chopping the veggies and added them to the eggs for the scramble. Miranda popped two pieces of wheat bread in the toaster and stuck her tongue out at Ross and Jude.
“That is going to cost you an extra mile, sassy brat.”
“Redheads are trouble.”
“Oh shut up the two of you. I said IF I get to have my toast in peace.”
“Jude, was she sassy like that in high school?”
“Yup, I blame it on the color.”
“How do we fix it?”
“Can’t. She’s a redhead, gotta live with it.”
“Are you two going to eat or just keep harassing me?”
Ross and Jude looked at each other, and then back at Miranda. She placed breakfast down and sat down across from them. Theirs were minus the wheat toast. They looked at each other again. Shrugging their shoulders, they each grabbed a piece of her toast and took a bite, then put it back on her plate.
“Both.”
“Yup, both.”
“Hey! Back away from the toast!”
Miranda slapped Jude and Ross’s hands and then cracked up. She loved the playful banter and enjoyed cooking for them. The two guys looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders again.
“Feisty, isn’t she?”
“Yup, it’s the red hair.”
“Should have gone for a blonde, dude.”
“Naw, I like the challenge. I will leave the blonde for you.”
“Speaking of blondes, Jude, when are you meeting Frannie?”
“Ten o’clock. Ross, you want to come along? You can direct us to want you want for information and you have a lunch date with Frannie.”
“Sure, sounds like a plan. Let’s take your SUV
. I can’t bear to crawl in and out of that cracker box.”
“The sedan is fine, you’re just a hulk.”
“I am going to clean up here and then head out. I will go the study and let you know when I am leaving. Before I forget, tell Frannie to stop by the house when you’re done.”
“Sure, baby. Ross, let’s gather stuff up and head to town. I got a couple errands to run before we hit the office.”
“Let’s roll.”
Ross and Jude cleaned up the table before heading to the study to gather the remaining files. Miranda cleaned up the kitchen and then gathered the dirty laundry. She headed to the study to tell Ross and Jude she was leaving. The click of her heels on the hardwood floors alerted them of her presence, and they stopped talking and smiled.
“Hey, I am headed back to the house for a while. I just came for a see ya later kiss.”
“You got it, Mandy. We will get this wrapped up at the office and all have a nice dinner together.”
“Sounds good.”
Jude kissed Miranda and she left through the back door. Ross got up and made sure she had left before continuing his conversation with Jude.
“Jude, I listened to a couple more tapes last night while working out. No wonder he wants these tapes back so badly. They incriminate him in dozens of drug deals, prostitution and a possible murder. I called Culver and related the info back to the FBI. He is going to verify it and get back to me.”
“What are you onto? Do you know who Hank murdered?”
“I do, but I’m waiting on the confirmation.”
“Did Hank kill David? Jesus, Ross, did he kill his own brother?”
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