Dwyer, Dixie Lynn - SWAT Team Two and Miss Robin Hood [The Men of Five-0 #2] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever) (20 page)

BOOK: Dwyer, Dixie Lynn - SWAT Team Two and Miss Robin Hood [The Men of Five-0 #2] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever)
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Plus she had the rest of the money to hide. There were people who needed a little more help. She could take care of that and get the five most amazing men she ever met in her life out of her mind.

“I like Charlie’s uniform more than this one.”

Melissa jumped at the sound of Sunny’s voice.

Melissa bent down to slip on the high heels. She wobbled a little, and Sunny grabbed her to help steady her. Her body collided with his massive one. He was a god in every aspect of the word. From his perfect looks to his muscular physique and incredibly intimidating demeanor, he had everything any woman would want. The fact that he was a man of the law added to his sex appeal, and knowing that he was a wolf and could shift at will made him untamable and a total risk. She just couldn’t take the chance.

“I’m good,” she whispered, and she was annoyed at how out of breath she sounded.

He remained holding her as he gently moved her long, brown hair out of her face while his other arm held her around her waist.

“I think you misunderstood what Logan meant downstairs.”

She shook her head.

“I know what he meant, Sunny. I know what all of you mean. I can’t take the chance you’re asking me to take. I don’t know any of you, and you don’t know me.”

He squeezed her tighter as he pressed her butt against the vanity. Holding her hips, giving them a squeeze that sent her body up in flames, he whispered.

“Get to know us. Let us show you who and what we are to you and what you are to us.” He ran the palm of his hand along her curves, up over her breast to her neck, then leaned in to kiss her.

“We’ll give you some time to think about it. Next time we come for you, be ready.”

She felt the chills from his words as his lips covered hers. Sunny kissed her firmly and with meaning. So easily she could have given in to staying with him and his brothers. She warmed in his embrace. She visualized making love to them and being in their arms. If only what they had to offer was forever and for real. But it couldn’t be. Everyone had an angle, a scam, and a plan to achieve their agenda. She wasn’t going to be their agenda, and she wasn’t going to risk her heart.

She began to pull away, and Sunny got the hint as he released her lips then pulled her against his chest.

“I’ll drive you home.”

* * * *

Melissa wasn’t expecting Sunny to literally walk her to her door. She tried to make him leave, but he refused.

“I don’t want the kids to get upset. I’ve never brought anyone home before. I don’t do relationships, Sunny.”

“And you’ll never bring anyone home besides me or my brothers ever again,” he stated firmly as he held her gaze. She began to respond when the door swung open and a multitude of kids ran into her hugging her.

“You’re back! Yeah! Now we can start the party,” Brandon began to say then froze in place.

Sunny’s size was definitely intimidating. The kids looked concerned.

“Who is this?” Lea asked.

“Is this who you were with and why you didn’t come home last night after work?” Brandon asked as Tommy practically climbed up Melissa’s leg.

“This is my friend Sunny. He’s a police officer,” Melissa stated as she began to head inside the apartment. She felt kind of embarrassed about her small apartment and how many people squeezed into it, especially after seeing what kind of place Sunny and his brothers had. It was gorgeous.

“Let them in, kids, come on,” Aunt Peggy called to them, and they all hurried through the door.

* * * *

“Do you play football?” Brandon asked Sunny as they walked further into the living room.

“I used to play in high school and a little in college.”

“That’s what I want to do. I want to play for the high school then go to Notre Dame and play ball. Aunt Mel said I could do whatever I set my heart on doing. I just have to study really hard and practice a lot.”

Sunny smiled then glanced at Melissa. “Your aunt is right. Hard work pays off, and studying to get good grades is very important.”

Sunny looked around at the small apartment and the amount of people who were there. There appeared to be only two bedrooms. There were three kids, Melissa, and her aunt. A pretty tight fit.

“This is my friend, Celine. Celine, this is Sunny.”

“Hello, Sunny. It’s nice to meet a friend of Mel’s. She never brings anyone home. You must be special,” Celine teased. He smiled at the attractive blonde. She seemed like she had a nice personality.

Melissa gave Celine a light punch in the arm.

“Actually, Sunny was just driving me off. He wanted to see me to the door to be sure I was safe,” Melissa stated as if implying she wanted him to leave.

“Oh, can Sunny stay for dinner?” Brandon asked.

“Oh, I don’t know what I’m making yet,” Melissa stated.

“I took out the chicken cutlets you brought yesterday, and Deborah dropped off some homemade apple pie for dessert. She said that she wanted to thank you for getting the extra baby formula and money for the rent. You know, Melissa, I don’t know how you keep up with helping everyone and saving money so you can take that last class and study for the bar exam.”

“Aunt Peggy, please,” Melissa interjected.

“She’s an angel, our Melissa,” Celine stated.

Melissa gave her a warning look.

“It’s okay. I should really be going. I don’t want to intrude,” Sunny replied, but he really wanted to stay and get to know Melissa and her family. The kids were adorable. As he caught more of their scent, he could have sworn that he smelled wolf. But that couldn’t be. Especially in the littlest one, Tommy. He clung to Melissa from the moment she got to the doorway.

“It’s okay, Sunny. You’re not intruding. We’re actually leaving. I need to get ready for work tomorrow, and the kids need baths,” Celine stated as she gathered up her three small children and everyone gave hugs and kisses good-bye.

Sunny absorbed it all. He felt the love they all shared.

“So, Sunny can stay for dinner?” Brandon asked.

“Sunny stay!” Tommy cheered as he began dancing around Sunny.

Melissa looked at Sunny with pleading eyes, but he couldn’t resist.

“Chicken is one of my favorite meats,” he teased as he looked deeply into Melissa’s eyes. She immediately blushed then shook her head.

“Okay. Let me go change, and we can get started.”

* * * *

When Melissa reentered the room, she felt the tears block her vision. Sunny was sitting with Lea and Brandon while Tommy sat on Sunny’s lap playing with his hair. They were asking him questions about how he met their aunt and if he was her boyfriend.

“Hey, that’s enough interrogating, you three. Let’s get the table set and start preparing dinner for our guest,” Melissa ordered with a smile.

* * * *

Everyone ran to the bathroom to wash their hands, then they all pitched in setting the table, taking out lettuce and tomatoes for salad and other ingredients Melissa needed.

“I think Jake would go crazy for help like this in the kitchen,” Sunny stated as he stood in the small doorway. The kitchen was really tight, yet everyone worked together doing specific jobs. Even Tommy got plastic cups and plastic plates for the kids. Lea got the ceramic dishes for her, Melissa, him, and their aunt. Melissa smiled at his remark, and then a sad look covered her face.

He wished he knew what she was thinking.

* * * *

Melissa whipped up a delicious meal Sunny was certain that his brothers would love. He imagined her sharing recipes with Jake and maybe arguing over how to do it and whose way was better. He also imagined her displayed on their table again, but this time as dessert. He stuck around afterwards as she read the kids a story, got everyone washed up and ready for bed, then tended to her aunt.

He waited in the living room looking at family pictures, trying to get a hold on who Melissa really was.

* * * *

“He seems very nice for such a large man.”

Melissa smiled at her aunt as she pulled down the covers on her aunt’s bed.

“Not many men are as big as him or have such stunning eyes,” she stated when Melissa didn’t respond.

“He’s just a friend.” Melissa helped her aunt get into bed.

“I’m feeling stronger every day, Mel. Pretty soon you can go out on real dates instead of sneaking off.”

Melissa swallowed hard. She hadn’t snuck off. She had been taken into custody. It would have been worse if she had been caught stealing that money.

“I didn’t sneak off. I was caught up at the job late and I was too tired to drive home. Celine’s apartment is closer.”

“You don’t have to lie to me. I can see the pain in your eyes and the secrets you hold. Once the kids are in school tomorrow, we’ll talk more about this and about Sunny.”

“There’s nothing to talk about. He’s just a friend.”

“I may have faced death in the eyes and be a considered a senior because I’m sixty-six years old, but I’m not blind. He cares for you, and you care for him.”

“Goodnight,” Melissa stated, trying to end the conversation.

“Goodnight, and be sure to give that handsome man a kiss goodnight from me, too.”

Melissa giggled as she grabbed the pillow and blanket then headed out into the living room. She placed the pillow and blanket on the floor by the couch.

Sunny sat there smiling at her.

“What’s the grin for?”

“My aunt wanted me to give you a goodnight kiss from her.”

He smirked, then licked his lips.

“Come here,” he whispered, and she went to him without hesitation.

He pulled her onto his lap and kissed her cheek. “That one is for Aunt Peggy.”

Then he caressed her thighs and cupped her chin, tilting her head toward him.

“This one is all yours.”

Before she could respond, Sunny kissed her. He squeezed her tighter as he explored her mouth with his tongue and cupped her breast. Immediately he sensed her arousal and knew he couldn’t do anything about it.

Melissa pressed her hands against his chest, trying to end the kiss. When he released her lips, they were both breathless.

“You should go. I have to get the kids up for school tomorrow and I have a busy day with Celine.”

“Then work tomorrow night?” he asked as he rose from the couch, still holding her in his arms.

She nodded her head.

“Please don’t show up there, Sunny. I don’t want any trouble. I need to make money. It’s how I’m paying for everything.”

He placed her on her feet and held her around her waist.

“No more stripping, right?” he asked and raised his eyebrows in warning.

She smirked. “No more stripping.”

“Only for me and the guys, right?”

“Don’t push your luck. Now get before the rest of the crew show up looking for you,” she teased.

“They know I’m here. Wolves have great senses, baby.” He kissed her then opened the door, saying goodnight one last time.

* * * *

Sunny exited the building, and the second he did, the wind blew, causing him to come to a halt. He sniffed the air and tried to act nonchalant. There was a wolf nearby. It was on the hunt or at least seemed like it was there waiting or hunting. He prepared for the attack as he approached his vehicle. He checked it over then contacted Logan.

Getting into the Jeep, he looked around the area.

“What do you think I should do?”

“Do you think this has something to do with our mate?”
Logan asked.

“I’m not certain. My wolf is not happy about leaving Mel at all, never mind now that there’s some stray wolf out there,”
Sunny responded.


Frankie is on his way. Park the car a few blocks away and backtrack on foot to see who it is. Maybe you or Frankie will recognize him.”

“Sounds like a plan,”
Sunny responded as he drove the Jeep down the road, making sure that no one followed him.

* * * *

“She’s back home, sir. Arrived a couple of hours ago,” Chu told Bret over the phone.

“Why didn’t Felix grab her?” Bret asked, sounding irritated.

“She wasn’t alone.”

“Who was she with?”

“Sunny Valdamar.”

“What?”

“It appears he stayed for the evening. Just left now alone.”

“Shit. Do you think she’s seeing him?”

“I smelt Valdamar on her in the club on Friday night, so if not Sunny, then with one of the others.”

“Or all of them,” Bret responded, sounding disgusted.

“What would you like me to have Felix do?”

“Get him out of there. It appears we have bigger problems. I’ll handle Melissa tomorrow night. I need to figure out what angle she’s working. I’m not so sure she’s as innocent as she pretends. Or perhaps she’s being pushed to be an informant. I wouldn’t put it past the Valdamar or the rest of those pigs. Get Felix out of there pronto. If he smelled Valdamar and was that close, then Valdamar smelled him.”

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