Cajun Protection (23 page)

Zoey

Damn, it feels like I did a spin class for
ten hours straight. My mouth feels like sandpaper, and I have a
pressing need to pee, bad. Damn, can’t I just sleep another hour?
But some annoying beeping is driving me nuts.

“She will be fine. We got her the CrobFab
anti-venom in time. She shouldn’t have any lasting effects from the
snakebite, but we want to keep her here a few days just to make
sure. She might have some discomfort from swallowing all the water.
We have administered some antibiotics to avoid any infections.”

“But why isn’t she awake?”

“Normally this happens from being bitten from
a cottonmouth, and then add in her body working overtime to stay
above the water. She will wake when her body is ready. I wouldn’t
worry too much, rest is good for her.”

“Thank you, doctor.” I know that voice, it’s
Shay. Why aren’t the guys here, did Wolf not make it, did something
happen? I try to open my eyes, but they feel heavy. I give in and
allow sleep to come once again.

Okay, now I really need to pee, and I would
kill for some coffee. Opening my eyes, I can see small rays of sun
peeking through some ugly green curtains. I try to sit up, but my
arms hurt. Looking around, I see I’m in the hospital, so that’s
good at least, my mind isn’t shot.

“Baby?” I look over and Hawk and Wolf are
sitting in chairs. Both stand and come over to me. “Hey,
sleepyhead. How are you feeling?” I feel his fingers push my hair
out of my face.

“My throat hurts,” I croak, damn that really
does hurt. “And I need to pee.” Because, well, I do.

“Okay, you stay here, I’ll get a nurse.” Hawk
kisses my forehead and leaves the room.

“
Chéri
, I’m so glad to see you awake.
You scared the shit out of me,” Wolf confesses as his lowers his
head to mine. I welcome the warmth he brings. I smile up at him and
make to answer but a nurse comes walking in with Hawk. She is an
older black woman with a sweet smile.

“Hi Ms. Thornburg, I’m Norma, your nurse. Can
you tell me how you’re feeling?” She starts a machine and instantly
I feel a blood pressure cup start to inflate on my arm.

“Good, I guess. My throat hurts, and I really
need to pee.”

“I’m sure you do. Do you think you can stand
to do that, or do you want me to get you a bedpan?” I cringe. At
least I don’t have a damn catheter in me.

“I want to walk, or at least try.” I’m not
sure what my damn legs will do. But it seems the nurse has that
covered and nods to both Hawk and Wolf who help slide me over while
she grabs the IV pole and disconnects me from the other machine. As
soon as I put my feet on the ground, I whimper. Damn my legs really
hurt, like a really bad cramp.

“Let Wolf hold you up, and I can rub your
legs.” Hawk bends and takes my foot, one at a time, rubbing up my
calves enough to ease the tension that was building there. I take
two more steps and I’m really weak. Hawk does more lifting than me
walking. We make it into the bathroom and he sets me down. I laugh
when he winks and turns his back. Once I’m done and my hands are
washed, Wolf doesn’t let me walk back, but carries me back to
bed.

“This should help with your throat.” Nurse
Norma hands me a cup with ice. I sip it and she’s right, the ice
water starts to soothe my throat right away. “I’m gonna give you
some pain meds to help with any discomfort you have. I want you to
sleep, don’t fight them.” I nod. She seems satisfied and leaves the
room.

Turning to the guys, I whisper, “Thank you
for coming for me.” I want to be strong, but I can’t. Tear start to
fall down my face. I’m ashamed at myself, not for getting into this
mess, but for not trusting that both Wolf and Hawk would come for
me. For wanting to give up without fighting more. “I’m sorry.” But
both men sit, one on each side of me. Wolf takes my hand, while
Hawk has his hand on my leg.

“For what,
chéri
?” I tell them how I
feel, how I wasn’t strong, how I wanted to give up.

“Anyone would think the same thing. Hell,
Zoey, you were dragged in the water, several times. Bitten by a
fucking snake, and you’re still here with us. So stop. You are
fine, and you’re still our strong, brave girl.” Hawk leans over and
presses his lips to mine, not in a heated kiss, but one to know
that he meant every word said to me. I so want to deepen it, but
the medication they gave me starts to kick in and I feel warm and
fuzzy.

“Mm-kay, but in case this is a dream I want
ya both to know, I wove you. Just thought ya should know.” The
little bit of light starts to fade and warm lips press on mine. And
I drift.

Zoey

Three months later…

“So we have him turned in and now we can deal
with the fallout. Paperwork is already in your inbox and system. If
you have any questions, give me a buzz.” I hang up the phone and
click out of the screen. It’s closing time when the phone
rings.

I answer, “Wild Bounty.”

“Hey, chicky, you coming out with me
tonight?”

“No, we’re finishing the move into the big
house. They have been busy all day with Gunner and Snake. Eddy’s
here helping me shuffle some paperwork. Maybe you can come over for
dinner?”

“I’ll be there with bells on.” I say bye and
hang up the phone.

I hear the backdoor open.

“Ready to go,
chéri
?” I smile, click
on the answering service, and my computer off before grabbing my
purse and heading over to Wolf.

“Everything done?”

“Yup, Gunner and Snake just left to go home.
Told them to come over tomorrow for dinner. I’ll grill.” I smile at
him then kiss him, but he takes over and plunges his tongue into my
mouth making me moan. Damn I miss this. I have been healed for a
while now. No mental issues, no fear of water, or snakes. Okay well
snakes are still there, but I didn’t like them even before I was
bit. Sure, we have made love, but not like I want, or need. And not
the two of them together.

“Sounds good, Shay’s coming over too.” We
pull up to the house, which I love. A two-story home with four
bedrooms and two and a half baths. A big wrap around porch, which
Wolf and Hawk fixed up, brings the feeling of peace. It’s not
Gran’s house, but it’s home. I offered to help pay for it with the
insurance money, but got a no. Hawk is standing outside waiting for
us. I smile before jumping out of the truck and make my way up the
small steps.

“Welcome home, baby. Dinner’s in the oven.
Why don’t you go clean up and we can eat.” He wraps his large arms
around before kissing my hair and pushing me inside. I go of
course, because it’s hot and muggy out so I am sticky. And I really
hate boob sweat. I quickly make it to our master bedroom. Unable to
keep the smile off my face when I see the larger bed we ordered has
come in. We had been sleeping on the old King size bed, but during
the night, I would end up on someone, or someone was on the floor.
Needless to say, Hawk and Wolf found a site for larger beds.
Stripping as quickly as I can, I shower—making sure everything is
clean and smooth. I have kept up with my waxing, well Shay has at
least. That woman is like a wild pack of hounds when you forget one
appointment.

Once clean, I slip on a nightshirt from
Hawk’s drawer and make my way down stairs. Tension has been a
little high when we have our quiet time. It makes me wonder if they
had issues with me telling them I loved them in the hospital, which
for the record was three months ago. Oh, I was on happy pills.
Maybe I just need to suck it up and say it again. Nah, if they want
to say it, they will. I see Hawk pulling something out of the oven
and the smell of pork chops fills the air. Mmm, love it when he
cooks. Soon its dinnertime and we are talking. My glass of wine is
high, and both men are drinking beer. Hawk’s laughing about my
impression of Gunner when he’s around Shay at the office. Which is
rather funny. There is no sexual tension between the two, but she
gives it back to him making him blush. But I do my best to try and
focus the conversation back on us, and not our friends.

“Well, I’m ready for bed, and I know the one
upstairs is calling my name. You boys coming?” I bite my lip and
open my eyes trying to give a sweet innocent look, and Hawk’s gaze
darkens. Wolf’s blue eyes burn into me, looking me up and down.

“Tell me,
chéri
, what do you have
under that shirt?” Looking back and forth between both of them, I
shrug my shoulders before taking a small step back.

“Better question would be, what am I not
wearing.” I giggle and take off up the stairs hearing Wolf growl
and Hawk swear. Oh, I really hope that means we get to play. I
sadly am not in better shape and don’t outrun them. Hawk grabs me
just as I hit the top landing, flipping me over his shoulder before
smacking my ass, hard.

“Someone is playing with fire. And I think
it’s time to take her back in hand. Too much time makes you think,
we can’t have that. You just need to feel.” He smacks me again and
again before he kicks open our door. I see Wolf behind me, his
shirt is gone, and so are his shoes. He has his hands on his belt,
but I can’t watch his show as I go airborne, landing on the bed. I
hear a growl and I look to see both Hawk and Wolf staring at me, at
my naked pussy, exposed for both of them. Wolf moves first burying
his face in my sex. I don’t have time to process anything else as
sensations fills me. Crying out while his hand pulls my sex lips
apart and licks my clit, sucking it in his mouth.

“Damn I love watching you come undone.” Hawk
is beside me pulling the shirt over my head. Moaning, I fall back
and give in to Wolf’s masterful mouth, and Hawk sucks and bites my
nipples. Screaming, I come, loudly.

Hawk moves and is now between my legs. “I
gotta fuck you, baby, deep and hard.” I shake my head and he
freezes, his cock in hand.

“I want both of you,” I say.

“You have both of us, baby,” he responds.

“No, I want you both, together, at the same
time.” It’s as if a light bulb goes off and he looks at me.

“You sure?” I nod and he smiles. “Wolf, I
think our sweet little girl needs to be stuffed up right.”

“I think she does too.” Wolf is moving to the
bedside drawer pulling out the lube. Excitement blooms knowing I’m
getting both of them again. But I can’t watch Wolf as Hawk takes
that moment and slams into me. The feeling of his cock stretching
me open. He pumps into my several times, grunting before we are
rolling again. I’m on top of Hawk. This is new. Normally he is the
one in control, and Wolf likes me riding him. Bending, I kiss him,
holding still as Wolf moves behind me. I know what’s coming and I
try to calm my nerves. The feeling of cold lube trickles down my
crack and Wolf’s finger slowly massages my ass making sure it is
fully lubed.

“I’m coming in,
chéri
,” is my warning
as Wolf slides his cock into my ass. I push back against him,
taking him in me, knowing I can do it. Both men wait until they are
buried deep inside me before they start to rock in and out of me.
I’m beyond excited, as my climax is just a small movement away.
Hawk knows my body and rubs my clit. Stars burst past my eyes and I
cry out coming as my body convulses from my orgasm. Both men finish
shortly after coming inside me. I love this feeling and it sets me
off again.

Falling forward, I lay on Hawk’s chest, not
wanting to move, but Wolf pulls out of me and heads to the bathroom
only to return with a warm cloth. Hawk shifts and moves me on my
back. Wolf washes me, cleaning away their cum as it drips down my
legs. This is also something I have gotten used to. Being on birth
control has its advantages with no condoms, but clean up gets, well
messy. I snuggle up to Hawk, as Wolf slides behind me wrapping his
arm around my waist.

“Zoey?” I hear Wolf say.

“Yeah?”

“I love you.” Holy. Shit. Did he just, damn
he did. Wolf just said he loves me. I can’t help myself and roll
over, finding his face in the now darkness of our room and kiss
him.

“And I love you,” I whisper. I hear Hawk
snort. Was something funny?

“And I love you too, even though you might
not feel that way, I do love you Hawk. Both of you, very much,” I
say. But Hawk surprises me and kisses me, long, deep, and hard.

“You crazy woman, I love you too. Never doubt
that. I’m laughing because I won the bet. Said he would crack
before you said it again. Looks like he owes me twenty bucks.” I
snort too. Well at least one thing is sure with my guys.

I will always be protected, even living in
the bayou.

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