Worshipped (Worshipped Series Book 1) (8 page)

Conner sighs and looks at Isaac. “We have to tell her. It involves her now.” Isaac does not seem very happy to tell me anything, but I think he knows I am not about to leave this room until they come clean.

I sit straight up now, ready for whatever they are about to tell me. Isaac starts from the beginning.

“Conner and I met in college, like we talked about earlier tonight. We both came from very poor families, and we were struggling to make ends meet and to pay for our college tuition. One night we heard that this guy, Dominic Lufrand, was looking to hire some people to pick up shipments, drop them off, small things like that. We didn’t know what Dominic really had going on then. We just knew he paid large amounts of cash, up front.”

Isaac runs his hand through his hair, trying to find his composure. He continues with his story. “One night, we met Dominic at a shipping yard. He told us he wanted to promote us. Of course we were excited, that meant more money for us. The only thing was, we had to deal drugs. Our job now was to meet the supplier, and sell everything we had within days of receiving it. At first, we didn’t want to. Dominic wouldn’t hear of it though. He told us either we do this for him, or he would kill us and those we cared about. So we did what he said. We did this for three years. During that time, we found out what a sadistic bastard he really was. He would kill just to show his authority. He didn’t even blink at it. Conner and I saw our fair share of his cruelty. We decided we needed out. It wouldn’t be long before the cops got wind of what was really happening to all these random people. Plus we knew the cops had been building a case against Dominic for years.”

Conner stops him at this point. “Riley, please know we never did any drugs or committed a murder. We tried our hardest to save all those who were innocent. We just couldn’t stop him. Not alone. We ended up getting busted with our supplier’s drugs. The cops knew who we were, knew who we worked for. They thought we would make excellent witnesses against Dominic. The only thing, we were terrified to do so. We knew what kind of man he was. No one, I mean, no one, crossed Dominic and got away with it. We ended up spending five years in prison for attempting to sell and with possession of drugs. For five years we went through hell. Then one day, the DA came to visit us. Her name was Elizabeth Fowlers. She talked to us for months about her case she had. One day, she told us if we testified for the DA, we would immediately be released into witness protection. She promised Dominic would never know of our new identities. We would be free of him. We took the deal. We testified against Dominic, and we watched him get a life sentence in prison.”

Conner drops his head as Isaac continues the last part for him. “We got a call from a source last night. He told us that Dominic broke out of prison a few weeks ago. We all know what kind of monster he is to everyone, but now that we are involved with you, I’m, no, we are afraid he will use you as leverage. Or worse, kill you to get his revenge. Either way, he’s looking for us. And it won’t take long for him to find us all. If he hasn’t already. He has spies everywhere.”

I’m in complete and utter shock. How do I even begin to wrap my brain on all this? How could this have happened to such wonderful men? I have so many questions buzzing in my head so I ask the first. “Who is Peter?”

Conner replies, “Peter is our lawyer. He handled everything for us, along with Elizabeth. He’s our source.”

“What about when the both of you had to leave the country?” I ask since this is the one that matters most to me.

Isaac sighs deeply and says, “We got wind that one of Dominic’s men found us, and we thought it was best to leave and send them on a wild goose chase. Once we learned it was safe for us to come back, we did.”

Well, that doesn’t help calm me down. At that time he just thought they were safe, but it was just beginning. “What about the other night, when Conner came to the house?”

Conner is the one to answer this one for me. “When we went to prison for a time, we made some close friends that are still in there. One of them contacted me telling me that Dominic had found us out, and knew where we are. I panicked and came to tell Isaac.” I’m definitely getting worried now. How do they expect to stay away from such a powerful maniac?

“What do we do now?” I ask both of them, hoping at least one has the answers.

Isaac responds, “You are never to be left alone. Conner will be with you at all times. We can’t risk you being by yourself if Dominic finds us.” His next statement shakes me to my core. “We need to find Dominic first. We find him and we kill him.” As shocked as I am to hear him say that, I nod in agreement. I can’t come up with a better plan, so I might as well listen to Isaac. Plus, if the police let him escape, who else is going to put an end to this? I also know that nothing I say to him will change his mind. I know he is worried, and he is willing to do anything to keep us together and both of us safe.

I get off the bed and walk over to both of them. I know they have a lot on their minds and it is the least I can do to try and take some of it away. I stop at Conner first, touching his face, caressing him. I give him a gentle kiss and move to Isaac. I look into his eyes, trying to bring him back to me. When I put my arms around his neck, he’s back, at full force.

He grabs me, not forcefully, but just enough to let me know he is in control. He begins to kiss me tenderly, like I am about to leave and never return. He sits me down on the bed and motions for Conner to come as well. They both take their time undressing me and then themselves.

They lie beside me, touching me. I can’t tell where Isaac’s hands begin, and where Conner’s end. They both know I’m ready. Hell, it never takes more than a look from either one of them to turn me on like a switch.

I have a deep ache in my womb, my sex throbs, and my nipples harden from their sweet and delicate touches. As I lie there, Conner starts to kiss down my stomach, reaching my thighs. He gently pushes them apart, putting one leg over his shoulder. He begins to lick and suck my ever-so-sensitive clit.

Teasing me all the while, Isaac heads straight to my breasts. Grabbing them roughly, nipping at my nipples, and sucking them sore. I try to please them as well, but Isaac isn’t having it. He quickly has both hands above my head, holding me in place. They both want me to lie there and enjoy what they were doing to me.

Conner puts two fingers in me and begins taking me to that familiar pleasure/pain sensation. Oh, he is good with his hands. Isaac holds me down, still teasing my breasts. I moan and try my hardest to break free. I want to touch both of them. I want to please them as well.

Conner starts to move faster and deeper with his strokes, never missing a lick or suck on my clit. I’m going to come. I can’t handle anymore torture so I let go at full force. It sends chills all over my body, making me shiver with pleasure.

Isaac quickly has me on top of him, and Conner is beside me. I begin to ride Isaac as I use my hands to pleasure Conner. I arch my back to take Isaac in deeper, deeper than he’s ever been before.

Once again, the pleasure/pain takes over my body. I move my hips back and forth. Up and down, all the while giving sweet pleasure to Conner. Isaac has ahold of my hips, using them as leverage to thrust hard inside me. Conner kisses me and caresses my breasts. He sends me over the edge when he starts to rub my sensitive clit. That is enough for all three of us to come together. Conner and Isaac both call out my name as they come. That right there is enough to satisfy any woman.

We collapse on the bed, exhausted from pleasing each other. I get so caught up in my emotions I don’t even realize I’m crying until Isaac and Conner are both right by my side.

“Did we hurt you, Riley?” Isaac asks me.

I shake my head and say to both of them, “I just don’t know what I would do if anything ever happened to either of you. I don’t think I could survive another heartbreak.” They both seem to understand why I am acting so emotional. They kiss my tears away, telling me everything is going to be fine. That somehow, we will make it through. I just hope they’re right.

We were running from someone. I wasn’t sure where we were, or who exactly was chasing us, but I did know we all were running for our lives. It was so dark; I think we were in the woods. Why are we in the woods? Isaac and Conner both had my hands. They were almost dragging me with them. I couldn’t keep up with them. They were running too fast for me. Isaac kept screaming for me to hurry.

I fell down, hoping that whoever was behind us wasn’t catching up. That was wishful thinking. I heard this taunting laugh. I knew then who it was. Dominic Lufrand. I couldn’t make out his face; it was just so dark out here. ‘’What a great place to die,” I thought sarcastically to myself. Conner picked me up and followed Isaac. It was a never ending darkness. We were too deep in the woods now. I knew we all were about to die. Then I heard the shots. Dominic fired twice. I looked down to see that Isaac and Conner both bleeding out. I screamed in terror.

I could not lose them both. I desperately tried to pull them; I wasn’t getting far enough fast enough. Dominic was right in front of me now. He aimed the gun to my head and pulled the trigger.

I wake up screaming with tears falling down my face. I was so caught up in my dream, I actually thought it was real. My heart races so fast, I fear I might die from it exploding. Conner comes rushing in the room after me. I forgot they both left me in the night.

“Riley, what is it? What’s wrong?” Conner is just as upset I as I am.

“I…can’t…breathe,” I gasp at him. I’m having a panic attack. Wonderful. Isaac comes in the room then. He grabs my face, forcing me to look at him.

“Look at me. Follow my breathing, Riley.”

“Her lips are blue, should I call 911?’’ Conner asks.

“No, she can do this on her own.” I try so hard to calm down. I know what to do, but my body isn’t doing what I needed it to.

“Come on, Riley, breathe with me.” I look deep in Isaac’s eyes now. I focus as hard as I know how to on his blazing blue eyes.

It’s starting to work. We breathe in sync and I feel my heart finally slow its pace. “That’s it, in and out. Slow deep breaths.” Isaac takes control over the situation, and I’m glad he knows how.

I take one last deep breath and say, “I think it’s passed now. I’m sorry to worry the both of you.”

“What happened?” Isaac demands to know.

“I was having a nightmare. I guess I actually thought it was real.” I tell them the rest of the dream, hoping they aren’t regretting telling me about Dominic.

“I knew we shouldn’t have told you about him. I am sorry we put you in this mess,” Conner tells me.

“I’m glad you told me. I need to be prepared in every way possible. I don’t think I can handle losing either of you. Please don’t keep me in the dark. I need the both of you to trust me, and we can’t do that if both of you are keeping secrets from me.” I’m beyond frustrated now. I know they know something by the way both of them tense up. I always know when someone is lying to me.

I learned the hard way to trust my instincts. “What are you hiding?” I ask them. Isaac sighs; he knows that trusting me with this was the best option they had.

“We have word that Dominic was seen last night. He’s getting closer and if we don’t do something now, he could make his move.”

Conner doesn’t say a word. He is definitely not happy about this news. I can’t tell if he is more pissed at Isaac telling me this, or the fact that Isaac was right.

“So what do you suppose we do, Isaac? Go find the bastard and then what? We can’t kill him!” Conner yells at Isaac. I don’t know what to say. The thought of them doing something so horrible sends chills up my spine.

“What other option do we have?” Isaac isn’t too thrilled about the idea, but I know by the way his head drops he is considering doing just what I fear. “Look, I know the risks, but we have to do something. The fucking cops won’t catch him. He will come here. Don’t be stupid, Conner. We both know this crazy fuck. He will kill Riley without blinking. Do you want her blood on our hands as well? I don’t know about you but I can’t.”

Isaac leaves the room after that. I look at Conner, something nags at me the way Isaac said, “Her blood on our hands as well.” Has something happened like this before? Who else has died because they got caught up in the massive mess?

“What did he mean, Conner? Has this happened before?” I need some sort of clarity to this. Conner’s eyes shoot from grey to black instantly. Anger and regret is written all over his face. He tenses, and I wonder if he is going to walk away too.

“Yes,” is all he says. He gives me a peck on my forehead and leaves to go find Isaac.

What the hell? I know they both won’t give me details. I don’t understand why they are being so closed off. It doesn’t make sense. Unless….oh god. It was another woman. The thought of them being with someone other than me makes me sick. I try to make the uneasiness pass, but I can’t. I don’t know what bothers me more. The fact they both were with this woman, or she died being with them. Is this my fate as well?