UNSTOPPABLE (Siri's Saga Book 2) (5 page)

"Yes Aurei." I whisper. The spit is dry in my mouth. I glide to him on trembling legs. I'm not afraid of him, I'm just afraid. Until he wraps his arms around me and kisses my hair, then I’m not. I slide my arms under his around his waist and hug him tight.
I am safe as long there is breath and a heart beat in him.
His strength fills me.
We will handle whatever the fuck comes our way together! Side by side!

He takes my hand and walks me to the yellow shirt laying on the floor.

"What the fuck has happened, Aurei?"

He bends over, picks it and the belt up, then he continues to the bedroom, pulling me along behind him. "Nothing we can't handle together, Little Thang." In the bedroom, he tosses them on the bed, then he takes us into the closet where his shorts are stacked in a neat pile on a shelf. He puts me between him and his clothes. His arms encircle me as he goes through and
selects a comfy baggy pair, then he leans around me to toss them on the bed.

"Aurei? What the fuck has happened?" He ignores me as he takes a shirt off a hangar. "Aurei, is it Ann? Your parents? Are they alright?"

"Everyone is fine." He walks us back out to the bed.

"Oh my.... No.... Not my parents!"

He stops, puts his hands on my face and calms me down. "No. Everyone is fine."

"Then what is it?" I ask.

He lets me go, then lays his shirt down on the bed and picks up his yellow J crew shirt. He tries to dress me in it, but frustrated, I stomp my foot and raise my voice at him. "Aurei Moore! Tell me what the FUCK is going on!"

He looks at my ferocious face and smiles. "You're so beautiful when you are riled up, Wild Thang! You look like you are going to kick my ass."

Annoyed, I snatch the shirt out of his hands then throw it down. It lands with a firm poof. I tell him through clenched teeth. "Don't push me. I might try."

"I'm not Paul." He warns. His voice is low and deadly serious. It gives me chills.

"Tell me then before I do something we will both regret!" I flash angry eyes at him and his pierce me. We both stand our ground and for a moment I think we might tie up, but then he sighs and opens his hands to me asking for my hands.

"You have to trust me." He whispers.

"You have to tell me." I whisper back, placing my hands in his. His touch is tender and my anger melts away with his gentleness. He sits on the edge of the bed and stares down at our hands. His hair reflects the light and his halo sways softly as he breathes deep and even, gaining control of his emotions. I sync mine with his, then he looks up at me.
His face is so serious.
He lets my hands go and both his strong hands slide up my thighs to my ass as he brings me forward. I straddle him, and he buries his face in my cleavage. My hands cradle his head and his move up my back and hold me still. I wait until he lifts his face to look up into mine, then I sit on his knees and cup his face between my hands. The scruff of his beard tickles my palms. I stare into his green pools of peace searching, then asking, but not speaking.
What the fuck is wrong?

I see his tongue slide from one corner of his mouth to the other, wetting his lips, then it flattens wide and rolls down, disappearing as he thinks about what he is going to say. His look is soft but focused and concerned when he starts to speak. His hands leave my ass and find their way to my hair. He watches them as they put my hair behind my ears. "You were right after all, Siri, about Ruth."

The hair on the back of my neck stands up. "Ruth? This is about Ruth?"

He doesn’t answer. His hands find their way to my shoulders and they squeeze me.

"Is this about Ruth or not?"

"Yes and no."

My jaw juts out and I set it feeling real hostility.
She's really pissing me off!
"No double talk, Aurei. Straight line!"

"Yes. Ruth is the reason, but no, it's about us."

I hang my head and shake it back and forth. My hair caresses his hands and they find their way into it. "Oh hell no!" I tell him. "If she thinks her crazy, bitch ass can stir up trouble for us, she has another thing coming." I look up into his face and pierce him with my conviction. "I told her I'd put her punk ass in the hospital if she didn't leave us both the fuck alone and I fucking meant it!"

"Shush." He smirks as he places his lips on mine. I see a slight crinkle in the corner of his eyes as he leans back, surveying my determination. "You are not going to put her in the hospital."

"I might." I nod, defiant.

"No. You are not." He voice is low but commanding as he stares me down. "Calm down and be quiet. Let me finish telling you."

"Fine!" I say, still riled up, but knowing I will do as he says.
For now, anyway.

"Kiss me." He commands.

I lean forward and place a few pecks on his lips, but I pull back. "You better tell me what the fuck happened."

"Calm down then."

"Fine!" I say feisty, but less fierce than before.

"Kiss me like you mean it."

"You’re just trying to distract me."

"Maybe."

I smirk at him. "Trickery of the best kind?"

"Affirmative." He grins.

"But." I drop my forehead to his.

"No buts."

I lean back and look away. "But I'm angry at the bitch." His hands slide out of my hair and back onto my shoulders. He caresses my skin in small soothing circles.

"I can see that." He smirks. "I’m angry too, but that isn’t going to help." He takes my face in his hands and pulls me to his kiss. My eyes close and my lips part. The world melts away and there is only Aurei’s sweetness. His soft, yet firm, lips captivate mine as he draws my tongue into this mouth. He sucks it gently and the feeling is relaxing and soothing. When he releases me, I open my eyes and then close them again as his hands slide back into my hair and massage my scalp.

I relax instantly. "Umm. That feels good."

"Be a good girl for me, Siri."

I sigh. "Ok." I open my eyes and they twinkle into his. "But you better tell me what the fuck happened." I expect a chuckle, but instead his hand absentmindedly starts to twirl my hair around his finger. I place my hands on his chest. The good girl draws little hearts and halo’s as I listen.

"You did see Ruth come back to the club last night angry. Steve says that girl, Debbie, met her at the bar with your jacket. Gaby realized it must’ve been yours and confronted them. Gaby and Debbie got in a fight. Ruth snatched the jacket up and ran out with it. Gaby went after her and chased her to her car. She ripped it out of her hands and headed inside with it." He puts his hands on either side of my face and runs his thumbs on my jaw line. "Then Ruth tried to run over her."

"Oh my.... Poor Gaby!" I’m shocked!

His hands hold my face steady. "She fell and hit her head hard. Steve took her to the ER. She needed stitches and has a mild concussion."

"Please say she is alright!" I search his eyes for answers.

"Yes, she's alright."

I shake my head in disbelief. "Over my stupid jacket? Aurei, you're got to be fucking joking?"

"I'm serious." I watch as his frown returns.

There is more to it.
"What are you not telling me?" His frown deepens. I cup his face and kiss it. "Straight line, Sugar Bare."

A hint of a smirk plays on his lips. He reaches up and covers both my hands with his. He turns his lips to kiss one then the other as his thumbs stroke my skin.
Hmm.

I lean forward and place my forehead on his. "Aurei, we will handle Ruth-less. There is nothing we can't handle together. Truly."

"I know." He keeps kissing my hands and I realize he is kissing them to calm himself. "Siri, Gaby said Ruth has lost her marbles for sure. She was strung out on something. High as a kite. She has a history of abuse." I wait as he squeezes my hands. His voice is hoarse with emotion. "Ruth threatened to kill you. Gaby thinks she is crazy enough to try."

"Oh Holy Hades! Kill me?" I shake my head in disgust.
My gut was right. Stupid stalker bitch!

"Don't worry, Baby Thang! I got ya!"

I'm gonna put her punk ass in the hospital for fucking sure!
"She’s a fucking cunt!" I pull back to tell him I'm not fucking afraid of her, but the look in his eyes....
He is taking this very seriously.

"A crazy fucking cunt. Crazy people are unpredictable." Aurei's arms wrap around me again and he lays back on the bed, pulling me down on top of him. He cradles me and I lay my cheek on his chest.

I can smell his musky manliness and hear his heart beating in my ear. The feeling makes everything seem ok, but I know better.
Sweet Zeus! She's trying to fuck up our beautiful thang! And she could succeed if she threatens me in front of Aurei....
I see his hands, clenching and unclenching.
He was thinking about strangling Ruth.
I shudder and squeeze him as tight as I can.
I can't lose you! I just found you!
Real terror shoots through my veins at the thought.
I have to keep them apart! She is not going to win! Brutus will know what to do.

"Aurei, I have to call Brutus right away. This is what he does. He protects me from crazies. He will handle this for us."

"Fine. You can call Brutus. But we fly out tonight for Italy." I push up to look at him. He smiles to reassure me as he drags my body up his so my face is staring into his. "Rome is the only place I know you will be safe. It’s how I protect you from crazies."

My mind races!
Rome? Tonight?

"
Don’t argue with me on this, My Every Thang." His eyes are stern and I know there is no point. He has made the decision. His hands slide down to my ass and he squeezes my butt cheeks.

The image of them around Ruth’s throat scares the hell out of me.
Our best bet IS to leave for Italy tonight and forget all about her stupid shit for now.

I smile at him. "Rome sounds perfect." I lay my lips on his as I stare in his eyes. He touches his tongue to my lips and I try to nibble it.

I see his eyes crinkle, then he assures me. "We're gonna be ok."

"Absofuckinglutely!" I tell him. "I can't say the same for Ruth. Brutus don't play around."

"Sounds like some Bubba’s I know."

"Yep. I know a few of them too." I push up and sit on his abs. "Rome! OMG! Rome! Tonight!" I jump off him and snatch his J Crew shirt off the floor. "Come on. Hurry up! I’ve got to pack." I pick up his shorts and shirt, and throw them on him. They land perfectly on his face.

He laughs and sits up to watch me as I wiggle enticingly while I button up, then grab them out of his hands and proceed to dress him. "Hands up." I bark then push his shirt over them. I leave it covering his face, only half way on. "Feet out." His beautiful smile shines on me as he pulls it down over his face and I squat to stick each foot in his shorts. "Stand up."

He chuckles. "Yes, Drill Sergeant." He stands and I snatch them up, popping the waist band.

"Shoes?" I ask looking around for them. "Fuck 'em. We don’t need shoes." I hold my hand out for his and he slips his fingers between mine, then I pull him toward the door. "Forward march, Big Boy."

In the hall, I chat him up. "I'm so excited! I've always wanted to go to Italy. Did you know I wanted to be an architect once? And Mythology was my favorite subject. Oh my Fucking Golden God, I can't wait to see The Eternal City! There's The Colosseum, The Pantheon, The Vatican, The Trevi Fountain, and The Forum just to mention a few!"

He laughs. "Yes. I know!"

I dance around him, twirling and making him spin to keep my hand in his. "Will you take me to see them all?"

"Yes, Excited Thang. Make a list and I will be your personal tour guide."

"Fan-fucking-tastic!"

"Hopefully, we can fly out in a few hours. I'll make the arrangements while you pack. You'll need ...." and he runs through a short list.
He is so organized.

CHAPTER FOUR

When I open the door to my apartment, I turn the light switch on and walk in with Aurei right behind me. The first thing that hits me is the smell of roses and I remember the Swingers, their checks, the zip drive and then
the cards! Shit! What if Ruth has them now? What if there was something private written on them. Damn! I should have been more careful.
A touch of panic fills my voice. "Aurei, please ask Steve to check my jacket. I took the cards from the flowers last night and stuffed them in one of the pockets." I frown at him as I walk straight to the pole for the envelope. "I thought I would read them on the way to the bar, but I got distracted watching you drive my Shelby. What if I've compromised them?"

He says softly as he takes it from me. "Swingers and their privacy is the least of our worries right now. Don’t you worry your pretty little head over them."

"Please call him and ask." I press my lips together and try to smile for him, but I don't manage more than a grimace.

"I'll ask him. Go! Pack. Don’t worry."

I sigh and walk in my bedroom. It's been my home for the last nine weeks and I look around realizing, I won't be back here again. When we return from Italy, I'll be moving back home to Vegas. I find focus with that, and decide to have the moving company come pack my things early and put everything into a storage unit while we are gone.
I'll ask Mrs. Smith to handle the details for me. She's such a sweet woman.

In my closet, I dig around for my suitcases, and start to pack the clothes Aurei said I would need. "The weather in Rome this time of year is still cold. Pack only the heavy clothes you brought. We will shop once we get there."
That's easy. I don't own a lot of 'heavy' clothes.

I take my Black & Blue Baby down and try to decide if I will take her with me. I fold her gently and lay her in.
Of course I will. She is me.
I hear Aurei talking as I go to the bathroom and collect my toiletries. When I come out, he is still talking. I gather my computer, my gun, and empty the safe.
Thank goodness I brought my passport.
I put everything in my satchel and sling the strap over my shoulder, then I roll my suitcases out. "I'm ready. Come on. Let's go!" I beam at him, happy to be escaping and knowing he is right. Swingers are all about keeping secrets. They wouldn’t have written anything inside to give themselves away.

"Excellent!" He says with a grin. "I was able to get up with a former Army bro who flies charter jets now with FlyPrivate. He was in Pensacola. He will be at the airport in about three hours to pick us up." He takes the two suitcases from me and I open the door for him. He rolls them through the door, then behind us as we walk down the hall back to his place. I turn around and face him, walking backwards.

"What did you find out from Steve about the cards?"

"He checked. He said they weren't in there. The pockets were empty."

"Damn! That sucks."

"It is what it is now. If there is a leak, they’ll just have to deal with it."

"I guess so. I’ll need to let Cat know our plans too. Where's my phone? I didn't find it in my pants this morning when I searched and it wasn't in the bedroom." I frown at him. "I haven't seen it since last night!"

"I put it on charge in the drawer of the nightstand. It's safe. Don't panic."

I let out a breath. "I'll need to text Brutus too, and Mrs. Smith. I’ve decided to have the moving company go ahead and get my stuff. Carmela has been doing my housekeeping while I'm here. She can pack my things."

"You can store it at my mini-storage. I’ll have Ann handle it."

"Your mini-storage. I should have known."

When we walk back into his apartment, I retrieve my phone. We sit on the couch and handle all the arrangements. Brutus responds immediately. "Don't worry. I know some people."
Bubba's no doubt.

Cat responds with a lot of worried texts about me flying off to Italy with a strange man. I dig my computer out and FaceTime with her. She goes off on me immediately when she sees me, not giving me any chance to explain. Finally I butt in. "Cat. Calm down. He's the same dude that Bart booked for a one on one with your Star. Surely you guys checked him out thoroughly before you agreed without my consent?"

Her mouth slams shut and she is silent, then it falls open. "What? You're shittin' me?"

"No. I'm serious! Bart booked a VIP room and I was to be the solo entertainer."

"Same dude?"

"Yes!"

"He's
that
Moore? I thought you said this guy was an Army helicopter pilot."

"I did, but he is also that same dude."

"Doll!" She whispers to the screen. "He paid Bart 100k’s for two hours with you and Brutus did the background check on him. He's loooaaaadddded!" Then she narrows her eyes. "What are the odds of you two meeting in Alabama? Jackpot odds, for sure!"

I wink at her. "Karma! I've been telling you. She's only a bitch if you don't pay her! If you do, she works miracles!" She laughs at me. Aurei comes in from the balcony where he was making more phone calls. "Here he is. Aurei, come meet Cat so she won't worry about me while I'm gone." He slides next to me on the couch, puts his arm around me and kisses my hair. Her face is priceless! She gives me her 'I would have liked to have taught him a thing or two' look and I giggle at her.

He looks at the screen and smiles. "Hi." Her face is priceless again! She practically drools.

"Hi." She says back, but I watch her keen eyes summing him up and I see her relax. She is a good judge of character.
I knew she would like him.
"You take good care of our Baby Girl and bring her home before May 1st. We get her back then. She's been gone too long. You're welcome to come to Vegas too, but she's coming with or without you!"

He laughs at her and cuts his eyes at me. "It will be with." He tells her and I beam at them. His phone rings and he excuses himself.

He goes back out onto the balcony and she whispers. "Is he gone?"

"Yep."

"Siri! He is a dream! I'm so happy for you. You deserve someone like him. But if he breaks your heart, I'm gonna give him a go. Ok?"

I crack up with her. "I knew you would say that about him and you made your skank face. But I’m never letting him go! Sorry." I look out at the balcony and smile. Aurei is pacing back and forth in front of the door. "I have some business to discuss with you too." I tell her about the idea I had with Clay's bar and bringing the girls in for a working vacation to help with dancer burnout. She loves the idea and she promises to talk to Laura about moving here to raise her baby. When we finish, and I close the computer screen, it's been almost an hour.
I love that woman to pieces! I can't wait to get back!

Aurei comes back in and sits next to me. Before he can say anything, I ask him. "Can we take your guitar?"

"We could, but we won't need it. I have one at my studio."

"Good. I want you to sing to me every day."

"That's a tall order. I don't know that many songs." He laughs and puts his arm around me. I lean my head on his shoulder and snuggle. "Ann is going to come and pack my things and take them back to the house. Where's your gun? She can take it too."

"It’s in my satchel."

"Sam has been delayed a couple of weeks, so he can take over my lease." He pats my leg. "Let's go grab a quick.... Keyword being quick.... Shower. It's a nine hour flight to Rome and seven hours ahead, so we will lose 3/4 of a day traveling." He stands and pulls me up. "As cute as you look in my shirt, I'm not letting you arrive in Rome wearing it."

I giggle as we go to the bathroom together. "I am wearing your shirt too. I'll put on a bra though and a pair of skinny jeans with my boots."

Right before we step in the shower, Aurei gets another phone call and walks out to take it. I bathe quickly without him and I'm coming out of the bathroom when he returns. He pushes me out the door.

"No touching. Keyword quick." He tells me as he closes the door.

I go to the kitchen and grab a water from the fridge. I stand at the balcony window, watching the birds.
I’m so lucky!
My mind races around between Vegas, Aurei, and Rome, but it settles on Ruth.
Bitch! There is no way in hell, I’m going to let her ruin what we have. She needs serious help.
I find my phone and text Brutus. *Ruth needs a serious psych eval. Drug abuse, but stalker tendencies too. Traumatized. Delusional. Rehab rotator.*

*Got it! Got your back. Will handle. Moore checked out. Good guy. Enjoy Rome. You deserve it.*

*TY! <3 U!*

*Yep.*

I take a deep breath to relax and put my hands over my head, stretching myself, then I bend over and touch my palms to the floor. Standing back up, I repeat the tall stretch, then bend over backwards until my hair hangs off my head.
They are both right. Everything will be fine.

When Aurei comes in, I see him upside down. He is dressed in a black business suit, black shirt and royal blue tie. The view almost makes me lose my balance. "Damn, you look fucking hot as hell!" I tell him as I roll up.

He stands there grinning at me. "You do too, but you need to get dressed."

I sashay over to him. "Let me check out this new look." He rolls his eyes, but stands still while I walk around him admiring him. The suit is expensive fabric. It’s tailored too. He hasn't shaved and his whiskers are scruffy. He looks dark and inviting.
HOT HUNK!
"I don't think I will ever get used to how handsome you are. But why the suit?"

"I'm not just a country cowboy from Alabama, nor am I just an Army helicopter pilot. I told you my life is complicated." He smirks. "I’m a businessman in Italy."

"You wear that suit well, Sir." He grins and gives me the kiss I ask for with my puckered lips.

"Get dressed, Naked Thang. We have a plane to catch and the car will be arriving in about...." He stretches his left arm and looks at his watch. It’s a Rolex,
of course.
The gold sitting on his dark skin against the dark shirt only emphasizes the beauty of his Golden God gorgeousness. "Fifteen minutes."

"BrB." I wink at him. I skip into the bedroom. At the door, I look back at him. His eyes move up to my eyes and he busts a grin, then takes a drink from the water bottle.
Umm hmm!
I hurry to my suitcase and unzip it.
Well.... There is no way I'm going casual with him looking so fly.
I rummage around.
There it is.
I pull out a small, blue, spandex dress, then dig back in for a white lace covered royal blue push-up bra I bought to match it. I fold our yellow J crew shirt up and stuff it in, then I unzip the other bag and pull out my matching platform pumps. Getting dressed, I wonder what kind of businessman he is.
I have a million questions for the poor man.
I laugh out loud.

"Are you ok in there?" I hear him. "Need help?"

"I’m ok. Nope. Just thought of all the questions I’m going to bombard you with."

"Oh no!" He laughs.

When I look in the mirror, I know it was the right choice. I look stunning in it and it matches his tie. I push the shoulders off and pull the neck line down so the white lace peeks out, then I pull the length up so it's super short. The front is pulled tight and inviting. I whip my hair, up and over my head, shake it out and finger brush it, then gently, toss it back. As it settles in place, the natural curls fall all over each other, stacking up. When I check it out in the mirror, the effect is full and luscious looking.
Sexy!

Walking through the bedroom door, I hear a long low whistle. When I stop and turn around so he can fully admire the view, his voice is husky. "Wow! You wear that little blue dress well. You are one Sexy Thang!" He walks over to me, takes my hand, rolls the palm down and pulls it to his lips. He kisses the back. "And my Lady." He says it possessively as he stares up at me from under his eye lids. The emerald green vanishes in the shadow and only dark eyes look at me. My tits harden. My clit thumps once to tell me it is alert. I bite half my lip, dragging my teeth as a slow smile spreads across my face.

"Yes. I am."

There is a knock at the door. He stands and returns with his own sexy half smile. "Our carriage awaits. We begin our journey to The Eternal City and beyond." He holds his arm out to me and I slip mine in his. When he opens the door, there are two men dressed as chauffeurs. Aurei pulls the door open wide and they enter to get our luggage. When they come out, he locks the door and escorts me to the elevator. We walk in silence while they follow behind. When we enter the elevator, he releases my arm and I walk to the back and turn to face him. He is pushing the "L" button as the chauffeurs come to the entrance. "Catch the next one." He tells them.

When the doors close, he walks to stand in front of me. He puts one arm on the wall and leans in. His face moves past mine and I feel his heat touch my skin. His magnetism is turned on high and so is my skin. All the little hairs stand up, pushing to touch him.
He makes my skin come alive.
His heat literally tickles me as he moves down to my neck. He stops short and hovers over me. My eyes roll back in my head with his seduction. My mind focuses on that one spot where his breath blows. With each exhale, the skin sings and the sensation radiates out like sonar, pinging the tips of my tits and my clit, then as he inhales, the sensation rushes back to that one spot and waits for his breath again. "I love the way you smell." He blows and I stop breathing, focusing on his seduction skills. My mind zeroed in on that one spot.