Nash immediately rolled to his back, taking her with him. She straddled his waist, felt her pussy clench because they needed her so much they awoke her, and she adjusted her position. He scooted lower on the bed, and then Alex caressed her shoulders. He pressed up against her back, kissed her neck and her shoulders as Nash aligned his cock with her pussy.

  “Ride me, baby,” he said to her.

  She lifted up and eased down. Before she even stroked his cock once with her cunt, she felt Alex’s lubed fingers press into her asshole. Her body shivered, her breasts felt full, and she was instantly wet and ready for her men to take her together. She loved when they were both inside of her. Loved even more when all four took turns and filled her with cock. Kase and Rhett were back in the room, and they looked serious, too. She wondered what got them so upset, but then Nash pulled her lower to kiss her lips as Alex replaced his fingers with his cock and stroked right into her asshole.

  “Heaven.” He exhaled.

  “She’s safe in our arms. We’re home,” Nash said, making her mind wonder even more, but then the bed dipped.

  “Maya?” Kase said her name.

  She looked at him, and he stroked his cock, slid a palm to her hair and head, and brought her lower. She took his cock into her mouth and began to suck him down. She shivered and came, aroused, hungry for more, for whatever they would give her. She felt submissive and at their disposal, and it didn’t scare her but instead turned her on and made her give as good as she was getting. They were all moaning and thrusting as Alex came in her ass.

  “Maya!” he exclaimed.

  “Me,” Rhett said as Nash thrust upward, and then Kase gripped her hair and came in her mouth.

  She swallowed his seed, and then gasped as Rhett slid his cock right into her asshole next. He and Nash thrust against her, making her cry out and come again and again until both men came inside of her, too. She fell to Nash’s chest and then felt them shift from her body, continue to kiss her, to clean her up and then tuck her into bed. She heard Kase say to stay with her, and keep her close, that it would calm them, but she was too tired to ask questions as she drifted off to sleep surrounded by a cocoon of warmth.

  Alex leaned against the doorway and watched Maya talking to his mom and helping her in the kitchen. They were drinking glasses of wine, discussing recipes, and then Maya mentioned having to work on Tuesday night this week to cover for one of the other waitresses.

  “Wait, when did you find out this?” he asked, and his brothers were listening, too. His fathers were there, as well.

  She looked at him. “Last night when I was working, Cherise asked me to cover for her. She’s going to take my Thursday shift.”

  He exhaled. “What’s wrong, Alex?” his mom asked him.

  “Nothing. I just wish she didn’t work there. I don’t want you there all the time, and coming out so late at night.”

  “Alex, it’s my job for now.”

  “Well, you need something different,” Nash chimed in, then got up and walked to the refrigerator to grab a beer.

  “Alex, Nash, come help us with the steaks,” Scott said to them, and then Rhett and Kase followed.

  Alex and Nash stood side by side and looked out toward the land. They both took slugs from their beers, and Rhett gave Alex a nudge. “Don’t get pissed at her for the job she has. We don’t like it either, and are worried all the time, but we drop her off and we’re there to pick her up. Not much more we can do.”

  “What’s this all about?” Lucas asked.

  “A case in Central Valley just hit us hard,” Nash said to their dad.

  Edward and Scott nodded. “That happens, but you can’t get mad at Maya because of the job she does. She’s had a hard life. She’s trusted the four of you to let her into her heart, her body, and you need to respect and understand those fears, not make her feel badly,” Edward said to them.

  “Jesus, we’re just worried about her. These women were raped, beaten, then murdered. It could be a serial rapist and killer responsible,” Alex said to them.

  “Jesus, no wonder you’re both in such states. Did you talk to Maya and explain?” Edward asked.

  “No,” Nash said.

  “Well, sons, you need to. Not only so that she can understand your attitudes but also so she’s aware, and takes precautions,” Edward told them.

  “We’re just being overprotective because of what happened in her past. We’ll talk to her,” Nash said, and then they continued to drink some beers with their fathers as they cooked the steaks.

  “You see what I mean? They hate my job. They’re worried and jealous, and I don’t want them stressing over it. I need the change. I already mentioned to Harper about the potential job and not to say anything to the guys.”

  “It seems to me that more might be going on here. You said Nash and Alex got off shift several hours later than they were supposed to?” LizAnn asked.

  “Yes.”

  “Maybe there was a case they had or something that upset them. It could be anything, but know they love you.”

  “I love them, too, and I’m doing this for them. I was fine working at Harper’s. I make great money in tips, can pay for the things I need, but I hate how upset they get, and jealous, too. Plus I don’t like getting hit on, passed phone numbers, or whatever even though most of the time it’s harmless. I think I’ve gotten less tips because of the guys showing up and watching over me. It’s like the men are afraid they’ll get their asses kicked if they tip me well.”

  LizAnn chuckled and then squeezed Maya’s arm. “Well, let’s not worry about it. You just focus on that interview, I’ll do my part to throw them off, and when we get home Monday evening you can surprise them with the good news.”

  “I sure hope so, because I hate seeing them upset.”

  They said good night and then headed back to Maya’s house. She walked down the hallway to her bedroom to take off her shoes when Nash followed, took her hand, and led her to the bed. He sat down, she stood between his legs, and then Alex stood behind her. They were both silent and she was, too. Rhett and Kase sat down on the bed.

  “We’re sorry for making you feel bad about your job,” Nash said to her.

  “What’s going on? It’s obvious that something upset you. I know you don’t like me waitressing, but it’s my source of income.”

  “We can take care of you now,” Alex said to her and kissed her neck.

  “That wouldn’t feel right. I need to take care of myself and to work. It’s what I’ve been doing all my life.”

  “Well, we’re just worried and being protective,” Alex said.

  “Why? It’s obvious something triggered this reaction,” she said to him.

  “There was a case. A woman and her aunt were attacked in their home,” Nash said to her.

  “Oh God, where was this? In Cherry Hill? I didn’t hear anything,” she said.

  “In Central Valley, and the sheriff and rangers are trying to keep things on the down low because there could be other cases,” Alex said to her.

  “Other cases?”

  “The one woman was raped. In the other cases, the women were beaten raped and killed,” Nash told her.

  Tears stung her eyes, and she tightened up. Alex and Nash caressed her body. Nash ran his hands up and down her legs under her skirt, and Alex kissed her neck and wrapped his arm around her midsection. “It’s okay, sweetie. It’s why we didn’t say anything but worried more about you because of your past.”

  “Oh God, you had to see that? Walk into the room and see them?” she asked.

  “Don’t, baby,” Nash said to her.

  She reached out and cupped his cheek, turned, and reached up and cupped Alex’s. “That must have been so hard for both of you. No wonder you’re so upset. I’m safe though. I have you guys coming and watching over me then bringing me home from the restaurant.”

  “We know, baby, but we were still worried. We’re sorry for hurting your feelings,” Alex said.

  “I love you guys, and I understand. This is good that we’re talking about things instead saying nothing,” she said to them.

  “I think I know what will make us all feel better,” Rhett said to them.

  “I think I know, too,” Maya said, and she pressed her hands against Nash’s chest and kissed him. He lowered down to the bed, and she undid his pants as Alex unzipped her skirt. They prepared to make love, to feel that special bond together that healed all worries, fears, and concerns. She would help put their minds at ease, and come Monday night she would hopefully be able to surprise them with a new job, one they could be proud of her for having, and one where she was a lot safer from danger.

  Chapter 7

  “Well, that wasn’t so bad,” Maya said to LizAnn as they headed in LizAnn’s car toward Benter.

  “No, it wasn’t. I think they were thrilled that you and I are getting along so well, and also, by their smiles and caresses, I’d say you made them see they didn’t need to worry about you when you got them home last night.”

  Maya chuckled and felt her cheeks warm.

  “Oh, honey, there’s no need to be shy around me. I’m a woman in a ménage relationship with three large men. It is what it is. Making love together is life-altering, and the bond is absolutely amazing. It just gets stronger and stronger as life goes on,” LizAnn said as she drove along the roadway.

  “It really gets stronger? I couldn’t even imagine that. I feel so close to them.”

  “It sure does get stronger, and I’ve never seen my sons so in tune to anyone. They’ve never brought a woman home, never even shared an interest in the same woman until you came along. In fact, I thought they had given up on finding true love. On settling down and maybe giving the husbands and I some grandchildren.”

  Maya gasped and then chuckled.

  “Oh, you have time. You’re young,” she said, and Maya smiled wide.

  “I can’t imagine them as dads. They would be crazy protective.”

  “Guaranteed, but they would make great fathers. I just know they would. Even my men were rough around the edges. Scott was a handful and then some. Very commanding and abrupt. Three jar heads, you know, and you have four, plus two are in law enforcement. You’re special, that’s for sure,” LizAnn said, and Maya smiled.

  As they got into Benter, she started to feel nervous. “Okay, how do I look?”

  “Professional, and stylish.”

  “If I had more money, I would definitely have more style. I love fashion, but you know, I bargain shop.”

  “No one would even know it. You always dress so nice and classy.”

  “Thanks for everything.” She hugged LizAnn.

  Maya headed down the street and couldn’t help the uneasy feeling she had in her gut. She now felt guilty for lying to the men. To not being honest about where she was really going and what she was doing. She took out her phone. She couldn’t have this feeling inside while she interviewed. She texted the four of them, smiled about that, and said she loved them so much and hoped that they were having great days. Then she headed into the small department store that wasn’t small at all. One glance at some of the items on the racks and this was upscale.

  “Can I help you?” the woman asked her and eyed her over and smiled.

  “I’m here to see Ava for an interview. I’m Maya Hennessey.”

  “Oh my goodness, Maya, you are stunning, and I love this outfit. I’m Ava. Come along and we can start the interview.”

  Maya smiled and spoke with the woman for while some time. She was thrilled with the possibilities working here, the discount on clothing, and the hourly wage. She could be making much more than Harper’s in no time plus get benefits, too. More than an hour passed. It was starting to get late when Maya said good-bye, and Ava told her she would let her know in a few days because a few other women were interviewing for the position. As Maya headed out of the store, smiling ear to ear about her interview, she caught sight of LizAnn heading toward her car, and the parking lot by the side building. She hurried to her and told her all about the interview.

  “That sounds so promising. I’m sure she will offer you the job. So just a few more days and you’ll know.”

  “Yes, but now I feel badly for not telling the men the truth about today.”

  “Well, go home and tell them, then they can give you pep talks about how you’ll get that position and how great it will be. You tell them you wanted them to be happy and this job would also make you happy, too. They’ll forget all about the little lie. Or, we could hit the lingerie store on the way out of town,” LizAnn said and winked. Maya chuckled.

  As they got to the side road and highway, LizAnn kept glancing in her rearview mirror.

  “What’s going on? Is something wrong?” Maya asked and looked over her shoulder.

  “I’m not sure, but I think that van has been following us since we left Benter.”

  “Really? What should we do?”

  “I don’t know, keep watch. Maybe the men just have me so paranoid, too,” she said, and then lights filled the car as the van sped up closer and hit the back of the car. Both women screamed, and LizAnn nearly lost control of the vehicle. As Maya went to grab her phone, the van hit them again. LizAnn lost control of the car, and it hit the ditch in the side of the road. They screamed, and Maya saw that LizAnn’s head was bleeding and her eyes were closed.

  “Oh God, LizAnn.” She felt the cut on her own arm as the glass from the windshield had shattered and cut her up. When her door pulled open, she screamed out in shock.

  “Let’s go now, bitch!” Pace Jones was pulling her from the wreck.

  “No! No, please don’t. Oh God, what are you doing here?” she screamed at him. Her heart pounded so hard in her chest she felt like she might have a heart attack and die. She could hardly catch her breath as he struck her and pulled harder.

  “I’ll fucking kill that bitch. Let’s go.” He pointed a gun at Maya.

  “Maya?” LizAnn said her name, and Pace Jones pressed across her and pointed the gun at LizAnn’s head.

  “No! Don’t kill her. I’ll go with you. I’ll go,” she said, and he pulled back.

  “Your lucky day, bitch. Come on, Maya. I’ve been waiting a long time for you. No one will do but you. You’re mine now.” He dragged her back toward the minivan.

  She screamed at him and shoved at his hands. He struck her in the stomach, hit her several times. She fell to the ground screaming out in pain as he kicked her several times and then threw her into the minivan. He attached her wrist to handcuffs and then jumped into the driver’s side of the van and sped from the scene. She was crying and screaming for him to let her go to get help to LizAnn.

  “She doesn’t matter and nor do those men you’ve been fucking. See how that ranger and deputy like knowing you’re mine now, and I’ll do to you what I did to those other women.”

  Maya could hardly put together what he was saying. Her thought process slowed by the pain she was in and how scared she was. Was he saying he had been the one to rape and kill those women? Was he the serial rapist Nash, Alex, and the other police were after? She cried and felt like her entire world was crumbling before her. She fought so hard for a better life. She trusted her men and fell in love. Everything was perfect. She was finally happy. Now this?

  Oh God, please don’t let him rape and kill me. Please help me. Please.

  Chapter 8