SAGE (13 page)

Scott was silent. 

Ramsey grabbed the duffel bag. 

Adam shook his head. 

“I’ll meet up with you all in a few days.” 

We were in the car minutes later. 

Ramsey was deep in thought.  

I let him have it.

He would keep it honest and keep me safe. 

I checked the money.

There was one bag this time.

We didn’t leave money behind.

Ramsey was steps ahead.

Scott couldn’t see it though. 

We drove in silence for two hours.

I saw the signs for Chicago.

I squealed.

He laughed and teased me. 

I was too excited to pout.

I wanted to see and experience as much as I could.

We checked into an amazing hotel.

Ramsey carried my bags.

Everything he did was sexy.

We made it to the room. 

Ramsey closed the door.

He came for me and I squealed.

He laughed and picked me up.

He called me his sweetest thing.

His intense kiss left me breathless.

Ramsey caressed my skin and took off my clothes.

He took off his shirt and tossed it

I opened my legs.

He eased between them.

His gaze still made me blush.

He leaned in close for a kiss.

I grabbed fistfuls of his hair.

His kiss came rough.

He touched me there.

“You’re so wet.” He groaned. 

“I fucking love that.”

I moaned against his lips. 

He caressed my clit.

“So soft.” He increased the pressure.

I arched against his hand.

“Ramsey…” 

“I’m right here.” His voice was in my ear.

I pressed my hips against him.

He shifted and then I felt bare skin.

My thighs trembled around him. 

His eyes locked on me. “I love you.”

He thrust in deep and I couldn’t respond.

My hips shook and Ramsey went deeper.

I felt the emotion to my core.

I cried out and clung to him.  

He lifted me and I rode the waves of ecstasy.

I felt each powerful thrust

I fell into the rhythm.

He went harder and deeper.

I bit into his shoulder as I came.

I softly confessed my love for him.

I promised to come home.

He let out the sexy growl I knew well.

We might not have forever.

We had tonight.

Ramsey needed more of me.

I wanted him to be satisfied.

The night was ours.

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

RAMSEY

Wyoming- Bank # 5

I watched her sleep.

Her full pout was damn sexy.

She turned onto her side and poked her butt out.

Damn, I loved that bounce. . 

I tried to ease out of bed. 

She held onto me.

“Sweetheart you need to rest.” 

“But I  ...”

I kissed her.  “I said rest.”

She relaxed and I massaged her back.

She yawned.

I smiled because she couldn’t keep her eyes open.

I waited until she was asleep.

I got out of bed, took a shower, and got dressed.

I called Brian.

We changed some things after the last bank.

When Sage gave me the gem I knew where to look.

I did get some answers this week.

I needed Brian and Sal.

They would meet up with us on the next one. 

I ran through it with him and ended the call. 

I opened the glass doors and stepped outside.

It was still morning.

We’ve been at this resort for a few days.

Sage loved it here.

It did feel comfortable.

The cabin was worth the expense I paid for it.

I glanced at the fire pit.

I’ll have one built when we find a place to call home.

Scott’s men and Billy were in the cabin next to us.

I wasn’t worried about Billy.

He settled into the role of hostage.

It’s a damn shame.

I texted Greg, he called but I didn’t talk much.

I kept my voice low and my eyes on Scott’s men. 

Greg said everything was still copacetic in Oklahoma.

The suits were around but didn’t come in the diner.

He talked to Brian earlier.

He and the boys were ready. 

I ended the call.

I stood on the wooden deck for a while.

The situation would make Sage mad.

I know my girl. She won’t like it.

I’ll tell her after we do the bank.

I need her to be focused.  

I turned around and went inside.

I relaxed and prepared for it.

I’ve done a lot over the years.

I don’t take from those who don’t have.

I didn’t use what I don’t need. 

I checked the time.

I went into the bedroom.

Sage was still asleep.

The sheet was draped over her hips.

I kissed her and she pulled me close

I held her and she snuggled against me chest.

A few minutes is all she needed.

She sighed.

I let her go and she got out of bed.

I watched her brush her hair.

My eyes traced her curves.

She was the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen.

She put her hair up and then went into the bathroom.

I heard the water come on. 

I packed up and went out to the car.

Adam was outside.

Mitch was there.

He was still dead weight

I nodded at Adam and opened the truck.

I got what I needed out of the side panel.

I grabbed her back pack.

It was her little safety belt.

I checked it, grabbed the empty duffel bags, and then closed the trunk. Sage came out with her overnight bag and the keys to the cabin. Those pants didn’t hide her curves, they were comfortable. I needed her to be flexible. Her chest bounced in the black tank top as she came down the steps. I glanced at the men. They looked away. Yeah alright. She came to the car. Her chest heaved. Her adrenaline would ease. I’ll make it calm for her like always. We got in the car and drove to the office. I checked us out. We were on the road and on our way to the check point. I told her we would trade places. She listened to what I needed from her. She wouldn’t question me. Her trust was everything. I fell into my calm and set the tone for her. She put on a black thermal shirt over the tank top.

I adjusted the air so she wouldn’t be hot.

Adam met us at the checkpoint.

He had a new truck.

He picked the vehicle and Scott paid the bill.

I like the way he did things.

Adam said Scott would burn us soon.

I agreed. We would be ready.

Mitch and Scott came late.

It fucked with the time table.

Adam had to make up for the lost time.

I put on my sweatshirt. 

I pulled the baseball cap down low.

I tied the bandana tight around my face. 

I put up my hood and check my gun. 

Sage was next to me.

She pulled the bandana up over her face.

She snapped the custom hood around her neck. 

I glanced at her.

She didn’t like last minute changes.

She nodded at me.

I relaxed next to her.

She had to get a feel for where I was in it. 

The truck slowed. 

We coasted to a stop in front of the bank. 

I grabbed an empty duffel bag

Sage grabbed the other.

We were out the truck and in the bank seconds later.  She vaulted the counter, drew her gun on the clerks, and secured the area on the other side. I told Scott to come on.  He grabbed the bank manager.

We went down the hall and into the safety deposit box area. The woman looked unsure.

“Take out your keys.” I told her.

“I know you’re in this with him.”

I glanced at my watched. “Hurry up.” 

She scrambled to pull the boxes.

They opened the first one.

Papers. I’ll pass.

They popped the second one. 

Money, gold, and papers.  Yeah pass.

Scott dumped the stuff in his bag.

The third box was opened. 

Minted coins, papers, and passports.

Nah. He can have that bullshit too.  Pass. 

I noticed the woman pulled the boxes out of order.

Yeah they were trying not to get to it. 

“Forty seconds!” I told them. 

The fourth box was on the table.

They popped it. 

I saw the lock inside. 

Scott glanced at me.

He couldn’t open it. 

I took out two small tools. It was all I needed. The lock flipped in seconds. I snatched the box and dumped the contents into my bag.

Scott went for his gun. 

I pulled out mine.

“You have another box and the time is about done.”

The woman had the box on the table.

He worked it with her.

I left. I had what I needed.

I ran the length of the hall. 

Adam was in my ear piece.

The first call came through.

We had a minute to get out. 

I heard a gunshot.

What the fuck!

I hit the lobby.

Sage had her gun on Mitch.

I saw a guard bleeding on the floor. 

I checked him. 

“Come here!”  I motioned to a woman.

She rushed over. I ripped her dress, folded the fabric, and placed it on the guards wound.

“Hold pressure on it.” I told her. 

I held her hand down. “Like this, got it?”

She nodded

“You’ll live.” I said to the guard.

“Breathe slow. Stay calm.  You’ll bleed less.”  

I punched Mitch in the face and took his gun.

Scott rounded the corner.

We rushed out the bank and got in the truck.

Sage kept her hand steady as Mitch and Scott got in. 

Adam put the truck in drive and peeled off. 

“What’s going on?”  Scott asked. 

“Shut up.” I stared at him. 

We were silent while Adam worked.

Sage arm didn’t relax.

Her finger stayed on the trigger.

She was mad.

I didn’t mess with her when she was like this.

Hey it would be what it was.

We made it to the checkpoint ten minutes late.

Adam got out and opened the doors. 

Scott and Mitch got out of the truck.

I grabbed the bags.

I jumped out the truck. 

Sage’s hand was still on the trigger.

Her gun was pointed at Mitch’s chest.

“Darlin talk to me.”  I glanced at her.

“He shot the guard for no reason.”

Her voice shook. “He was down and unarmed.”

“Make her stop!” Mitch pleaded.

“I don’t control her.” I said. “She’s wild like that.” 

“I need my bag and yours.” Scott told me.

I laughed. “I’ll keep it all as insurance.”  

“You can’t!  We…” 

“I can.” I cut him off.

“You’re stealing from your father and fucking his wife.”

Scott was silent. 

“Conrad Brighton is a powerful man. What the fuck is wrong with you.” I shook my head. “I was surprised he married Charlotte but she goes where the money is. You tell her I want to meet in person. Billy better be in the condition we left him in. Get it done or I’ll place a call.” I motioned for Sage to come with me.