STORY EXCERPT

“Sheriff Tatum Lantern. I didn’t get to properly introduce myself yesterday morning,” he said to Madeline and reached his hand out for her to shake.

“That’s just fine, Sheriff, you were quite busy,” she retorted as she shook his hand. “It’s Madeline Lamorte,” she added, and he didn’t immediately release her hand. He stared down into those stunning sage green eyes, the eyeglasses that enhanced the color, and he felt his breath catch in his throat. He was so attracted to her, it made him nearly growl in annoyance. He felt like a teenager with a crush.

“Any relation to Lantern Construction who is working on the project for us?” she asked.

She said us. Did that mean she was taken. God no, he never had an instant attraction like this to a woman. Why did he feel possessive, and like he wanted to claim her?

“Yes, ma’am, that would be my family, fathers, uncles, brothers, too.”

“Fathers, of course,” she said and looked away. God, he hoped she wasn’t turned off by any thoughts of sharing. Christ, where the fuck did that thought come from?

“So, Madeline, you said us, does that mean you’re an owner in the company who owns the new complex?” he asked her as she turned to look at the model right next to them, and slid her palm along it. He stepped closer. He couldn’t resist. She was so gorgeous and smelled incredible, too.

“My boss owns the complex and is the investor. I represent him here, and make sure that everything is going as he planned.” He stared at her and she held his gaze then crossed her arms in front of her chest and squinted at him. “Was there something specific you were looking for, Sheriff? Would you like a little visual tour of what the complex will offer or has your family informed you?”

He slid closer to her, but didn’t touch her despite really wanting to. Instead he brushed by her and looked at the model.

“It’s pretty impressive. Have you been busy selling a lot of the units?” he asked.

She uncrossed her arms and turned to face him fully. “Phase one, two, and three are sold out.”

“Already?” he asked, shocked.

She smiled and looked at the model. “Of course. It’s going to be an exceptional community. Lots of gorgeous walking trails, landscapes, and activity centers. I believe that the first phase should be moved in and ready in just a few short months. I am assuming, being the sheriff in town that you’ve gone by the construction site? It’s coming along nicely from the pictures I was sent by a Pentura Lantern.”

“That’s one of my dads,” he replied, still unable to look away from her. She stared up at him and licked her lower lip, which just seemed to enhance his attraction. He needed to do something. To be more suave, but he was out of practice. Around here women threw themselves at him because of his position. He didn’t bite though. No way would he shit where he ate. He wasn’t a saint though either, but Christ, Madeline was incredible. She seemed affected by him too, or so he hoped as she started pointing at the model and then showing him what amenities would be available at each phase and around the community.

“It’s impressive and definitely will stand out amongst some of the older complexes we have between Warriorville, Benter, and other areas. So how about you? Where did you say you used to live?” he asked.

She glanced at him. “I didn’t,” she said and then looked away.

“Well, where did you live and where are you staying now?” he asked, although he already knew she was living in the upscale townhomes on the border of Warriorville and Casper. There were a lot of mansions, large family farms and estates that were definitely high class.

“I lived in Dallas for several years. Worked in Fort Worth for a while. Now I’m staying in Golden Gates, the townhouses by the lake.”

“I know them. Very nice complex. Never been inside of any of them before though. How do you like it?”

“I like it a lot. Almost all moved in. Just a few more boxes to go.”

“Well, if you need any help, or have any questions about Warriorville, or where to eat, grab a drink or want some company, I’d be happy to guide you, as the sheriff.”

“Oh, as the sheriff, huh?” She placed her hands on her hips and the move made her top open just enough for him to see the very deep cleavage of her breasts. The woman was sexy.

“I run a nice, safe town, and when someone new comes along, I try to make them feel comfortable and help them with any questions they might have. Concerns or whatever. A lot of the—"

“Oh I bet you do, Sheriff Lantern. I’ve seen you in action, remember? So let’s just make it clear that I don’t need your kind of welcome. I got it covered. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a lot of work to do before I need to head out. Feel free to look around at the models, and if you have any questions pertaining to the construction, you can ask one of the ladies you already know, or one of your fathers. Have a nice day.” She turned and walked away, leaving him standing there stunned and turned on.

She was a spitfire and then some. He’d pissed her off and he didn’t even know why. What had he said to her that made her so angry? He thought about it a moment. Seen him in action, she said. Was she referring to the women in town flirting? Maybe the way Carissa greeted him and even Sarah blushed and said hello. Madeline thought he was a player. A fucking woman’s man around town? He chuckled and glanced at Sarah, tipped his hat, and then headed out of there. He was angry now, and he would like nothing more than to go back in there and tell Madeline who he was, and that he didn’t ask to be flirted with and hit on. Then he thought about how good looking she was, and surely the woman knew what it was like to be hit on as well. He didn’t know shit about her, but God damn, he couldn’t believe how she affected him. He was a fucking Marine, a sheriff in charge of this town, a law enforcement officer and person of authority, and he had a reputation of being a hard ass. She turned him inside out and upside down and he didn’t even have sex with her, hell, kiss her. “What the fuck?” he exclaimed as he got into the patrol truck and headed out.

ADULT EXCERPT

Tatum pulled Madeline into his arms and rolled to his back. Her long brown hair fell forward, covering her breasts, and he immediately moved it aside. “Don’t hide these. They’re so beautiful,” he told her and lifted up to lick her breast and nipple. First the left then the right as he tugged and she tilted back. He could feel her wet pussy over his belly, and then she lifted up and slid her palm over it, and then lowered down over his cock. He exhaled and wanted to close his eyes it felt so damn good, but he was trying to hold onto some control here and not ravish her like a wild maniac desperate to claim his mate. He maneuvered his palms along her hips and up her ribs as she began to lift up and down over his cock.

“You’re so big and hard, Tatum. My God, I won’t be able to walk tomorrow.”

He chuckled and so did his brothers. “Don’t you worry about tomorrow, beautiful. We’ll take good care of you always,” he said to her as he cupped her cheek and thrust up against her cunt.

She widened her eyes and he saw the tears, the emotions from his words. When she turned her head and kissed his palm, he had a feeling what he said she maybe didn’t believe. He would prove it to her though. They all would. He thrust upward again, throwing off her rhythm. She moved her palms to his shoulders and began to thrust harder and faster down over his shaft. The bed dipped and she jerked, then paused a moment.

Hagan kissed her bare shoulder and cupped her one breast from behind. “This is lube, baby. I’m going to start working on this tight, sexy asshole to get it ready for our cocks.”

“I’ve never done that before.”

“That’s fucking sexy as hell, woman. We’ll be your firsts,” Hagan said, and then he must have slid his finger into her asshole because Madeline closed her eyes, paused on her thrust downward over Tatum’ cock, and then moaned.

“Nice and hot. Your muscles are sucking my fingers in and out. Oh yeah, baby, we’re going to fill you up with cock tonight,” he said and then suckled against her neck.

Madeline came. “Oh!” She cried out.

“God damn I’m there. I’m fucking there. That was so hot,” Tatum said and gripped her hips and thrust up and down until he grunted and came.

“Mine,” Hagan commanded and he wrapped his arm around her waist and then pulled her to the side. She was on the edge of the bed, her feet on the floor, her palms on the bed, and he was stroking her asshole. “You like it?” he asked.

“Yes.”

“Spread those thighs wider,” Hunter ordered, joining Hagan.

“I got something for you, Madeline,” Jedda said as he crawled up onto the bed, cock in hand. She looked toward him, her face appearing dazed and aroused, but she knew what was coming and she wanted it. She opened her mouth and took Jedda’s cock between her lips. “Oh yeah Madeline. My oh my, that mouth feels so fucking good.” Jedda began to rock his hips.

“Let me help you,” Hunter said and eased his palm up underneath her and slid fingers to her cunt. Tatum watched as Hunter fingered her pussy as Hagan fingered her asshole, all while she sucked on Jedda’s cock. He glanced at Maximus, who came from the bathroom wiping off his cock.

“Bring her nothing but pleasure over and over again. She’s ours,” Maximus said, and Hagan pulled his fingers from her asshole. “Together,” he said, and Hunter kissed her shoulder as he moved his fingers from her cunt, and then Hagan gripped her hips and shoved right into her pussy from behind.