A/N: Love the reviews! Thank you all for taking the time to let me know what you think. Another guest appearance. Most of you have already figured out who would be popping up next. The wait is over! More dirty time...but not so sweet...
Chapter 16
The next several weeks were going very well between the pair. Even though Logan kept his distance from Marie while at work, and it helped to quiet the rumors, they spent as much time together as they could outside of work.
She would go with him to cheer him on as he was in the ring. She learned very quickly that the fights moved location every week to stay one step ahead of law enforcement.
He had gotten her into volunteering at the pantry and helped him to deliver food boxes to elderly and disabled people in need that couldn't get out to the pantry, which she enjoyed very much, especially one elderly woman who would often mistake Marie for her granddaughter, and Logan for Marie's husband, asking if there were any babies on the way. Logan would just chuckle, give the woman a loving peck on the cheek and reply. "Not yet, grandma...but it could happen."
Marie would often spend the weekend at Logan's house, and as promised, Sophia made frittatas, sopapillas and other delicious meals for them. When they would go out to dinner, it was usually a town or two over so they wouldn't chance an accidental run-in with someone at work.
Logan would still scan around whenever they were together, still having that nagging feeling that they were being watched, but never really catch anything out of the ordinary.
They spent Christmas together and Logan put in a video call to his brother in Germany to introduce Marie to Victor. Victor was a little surprised that his younger brother was settling down, but pleased that he had found someone as loving and delightful as Marie.
"I trust my brother is treating you well. If he gives you any problems, just let me know and I'll make a trip to the states to kick his ass." Victor joked with Marie.
Marie giggled. "I'll keep that in mind, but Wolverine is pretty protective of me, I'm sure he won't let Logan do anything stupid."
Vic's brows shot up. "Oh, so you've met Wolverine? Well, this is something. It took almost a year for Wolverine to finally come out and meet Logan's previous mate."
Logan rubbed Marie's back before replying to Victor. "Well, that was because I chose Mia, it took that long for Wolverine to accept that Mia was right for me. This time, it seems that me and the beast are in agreement of our choice of mate." He gave Marie a kiss on her head.
Victor chuckled. "Well, that's great. Any little cubs on the way?"
Both Marie and Logan blushed a little before Logan answered. "Well...not yet. We're not really trying, but we're not exactly being careful either."
"Ah! Letting nature take it's course. Good! That's the way it should be, little bro."
They chatted for a few more minutes before Marie excused herself to help Sophia in the kitchen. Logan visually looked relieved that Marie had went into another room.
"What's up little bro? You know I can always tell when something's wrong." Victor prodded.
Logan ran a hand through his hair. "Ok, look, Marie is going through a divorce, it's supposed to be uncontested, but it seems like it's taking forever. I'm not saying her husband is behind this, but I keep feeling like I'm being watched. Then there's some other strange shit going on."
Vic cocked a brow. "Like what?"
"A last month, Marie's car was disabled and then she was attacked and almost raped by a couple punk assholes. I took care of them, but her car... Then I sent her a couple of letters a few weeks ago, but she never got them."
"Letters? Why did you send her letters?"
Logan shrugged. "You know we grew up in a time before phones and computers. I just like writting letters, that's all."
Vic chuckled. "Yeah...that last letter you sent me was damn near a book! By the way, don't send me anymore long letters like that, I had to pay the overseas charges for that, you know."
"Oh. Sorry. Anyway, I haven't told Marie this, but a few days ago, my phone was acting up. I took it in and the guy at the cell phone store said that it was hacked and all of my text messages had been copied, even the ones that had been deleted, I didn't know that was possible."
"Yeah, it's possible. Even if you delete something, it's still there in back-up files, those are permanent. Whoever did that knew what they were doing. What about her family? Can they help keep an eye on her?"
Logan shook his head. "Her dad took off when her mom told him she was pregnant, then her mom died of an overdose when she was 3. Her aunt and uncle raised her, but the uncle had a heart attack when she was 14. Her aunt moved them here to Colorado and the aunt passed away about 3 years ago after a battle with cancer. She doesn't have any other family."
"Damn...poor kid. Ok, I got some government people in the states, let me make some calls and I'll get this guy checked out for you. What's his name?"
"Scott Summers."
Victor's brows shot high. "Summers? Christopher Summers kid?"
"I don't know who his daddy is, all I know is that they're rich, very rich, and Scooter is involved with Friends of Humanity."
"Shit." Victor huffed as he ran a hand through his hair. "I-I'm sorry Jimmy, I can't get too close to this one. As much as I want to help you, I can't use my usual contacts. Summers is government contracted, he's high level, untouchable. The best I can do is maybe go the back way and put some off-book guys on you. I know someone in New York who leads a very specialized team, maybe they can catch whoever is following you and fucking with your mate."
Logan nodded, he knew better than to ask Victor too many questions about his contacts. "Whatever you can do would help. Thanks."
"Anytime bro. Ok...let me get the kids so they can talk to their uncle."
A few minutes later, Marie leaned against the door frame smiling at the interaction Logan was having with his niece and nephew.
His niece, 9, was speaking to him. "We really miss you, Uncle Logan."
"I know darlin', I miss you too. Maybe after your little brother or sister is born, I can come see you. Would you like that, pumpkin?"
"Yeah! You promise?"
"I promise Lizzy."
His nephew, 4, spoke loudly. "Daddy said the doctor look inside mommy's tummy and we gonna have a brother!"
"Really? You excited to be a big brother, Tommy?"
"No!"
"No? Why not? When he gets older, you get to play baseball and football with him, and do all the stuff yucky girls don't like to do."
"Nuh-huh. Daddy said being your big brother is a pain in the butt! I don't want my butt to hurt!"
Logan let out a roar of a laugh. "Yeah well...your daddy is a pain in my butt too, so I guess that makes us even. Naw...you'll see, when your brother gets here, the two of you will be like peas in a pod."
"Uncle Logan, how come he has to live inside mommy's tummy?"
Logan's brows shot up. "Uh...well...um..."
Marie chuckled and took that opportunity to rescue him. "Logan...dinner is ready."
"Oh. Ok. Sorry kids, I gotta go. Uncle loves you, be good for mommy and daddy, Merry Christmas."
The kids replied in unison. "Love you uncle, Merry Christmas."
Logan turned off the video and wiped his hand across his brow. "Whew! Good timing, babe." He got up and walked across the room, pulled Marie by the waist and planted a big kiss on her lips. "You really saved my bacon there, thank you."
Marie chuckled. "So, um, why does Tommy's brother have to live inside his mommy's tummy?"
Logan rolled his eyes. "Well...I don't know about Susan's tummy, but if it were your tummy, it would be the warmest, most comfortable, best place to live. In fact...can I move in there?" He grabbed at her stomach and started to tickle her as she laughed and shrieked, trying to run away from him.
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After the first of the year, there was a big meeting at work. Everyone from both shifts were gathered in the cafeteria as murmers about what might be going on filled the room.
"I knew it! I knew it. The company is being shut down. We're all out of a job." The man next to Marie muttered.
"I don't think they would tell us if that were the case, Julio. I mean, usually companies just lock the doors and employees don't know about it until they get to work, right?" Marie said, trying to stay positive.
"Those are just the ones you hear about on the news. A couple years ago, the factory my wife worked at went belly up. They pulled every one into a meeting like this, just to say don't come to work tomorrow. We're still feeling the pinch on that one, she's not making nearly the kind of money now that she was making then. She already lost her retirement pension, we can't afford to lose mine too."
Marie nervously bit at her nails when she saw Logan, Chuck and a few others from management step up in front of the crowd.
Chuck began speaking as the crowd settled down. "I'm sure all of you have noticed the tours and meetings, there will be some big changes coming and you all should know about it."
Julio, feeling like he had nothing to lose, blurted out. "If we're out of a job, just say it and get it over with."
Chuck raised his brows. "No, that's not what this is about. It's good news, really. The company is doing very well and we are expanding. We're opening a new, larger facility in the Southland area. This facility will remain open and will transform to direct store shipping only. The new facility will become the ecommerce and bulk shipping site. We're giving all of you the opportunity to transfer to the new facility, if you're intrested. We expect to have the new facility in full operation by the first of Apirl."
The crowd went into applause and cheers for the news. Chuck put his hands up to quiet the crowd. "Ok, ok. I figured everyone would be excited about this. If you're intrested in transferring, speak to Mr. Howlett about it." He clasped a hand on Logan's shoulder and gave him a smile. "Logan is being promoted to facility director, he will oversee the full operations of the new site."
Again the crowd erupted into cheers and congratulations for Logan. After the meeting was dismissed, Marie had to fight the urge to run and jump into Logan's arms to give him her own congratulations.
Since it was the end of her shift, she decided to give him her congrats in private. As she started to head out, she caught his eye and gave him a smile. He smiled back and nodded to her before turning his attention back to the others surrounding him to shake his hand or give him pats on the back.
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Marie had just stepped out of the shower when she heard the front door opening. She wrapped a towel around her and stepped into the hallway when she heard his voice.
"Wow! Now that's what I like to come home to." Logan grinned at her.
They had exchanged keys with each other as a type of Christmas present so they each could let themselves into the other's home when they needed. Marie jumped into Logan's arms and gave him a big kiss. "Logan! I'm so happy for you! Why didn't you tell me you were getting promoted?"
"I couldn't darlin'. I'm sorry, but the higher ups didn't want it to leak out, something about stock trading. Damn this has been the hardest month! So many times I was about to bust to tell you." He gave her a deep kiss and carried her towards the bedroom, yanking off the towel and tossing it towards the bathroom as he walked by.
He laid her onto the bed and quickly pulled his clothes off. He gave her a deep kiss on her lips, pushing his tongue into her mouth, seeking out her sweetness. He trailed his kisses along her jawline, down to her neck where he sucked and nipped at the soft flesh.
She arched her back, wrapping a leg around his waist, and moaned out to him. "Oh yes baby, please."
"Nuh-huh...not yet." He whispered against her neck before sliding himself down to give attention to her ample breast. He slid down further, his tongue running along her stomach. He lifted her leg to him, kissing and nipping at the inside of her thigh before working his way to the warm, dripping sweet spot between her legs.
Her fingers tangled into his hair as she moaned and writhed against his probing tongue and suckling mouth. "Oh god yes! Baby yes!"
He sucked and lapped at her sweet explosion before shifting himself. Marie could see his head slowly rise between her legs and hear the low growl come from him.
She looked down and saw the bright gold-amber of his eyes as he slowly began stalking up towards her. "W-Wolverine?" She sputtered nervously.
He didn't say anything, simply another low, throaty growl as he continued his slow stalk.
Her mind was racing, she had never seen Wolverine like this, the look in his eyes wild and dangerous. Oh shit! He slipped his chain. What did Logan say? Stay calm. Don't show fear. No sudden movements. Relax. Don't fight him. Marie tried to relax, tried to reason with him. "Wolverine, honey. I-I think I want Logan back now...I'll-I'll play with you later. Ok?"
He cocked his head to the side at Logan's name. Suddenly he pounced up, inches from her face as he growled. "No! My mate!" In a forceful move, he flipped her over, bringing her to her knees. From behind he thrust hard and deep into her as she cried out.
He continued his erratic hard thrusts as she balled the sheets into her fists. "W-Wolverine! Y-you're h-hurting m-me! Gugh! S-stop!"
He ignored her pleas, moaning and grunting with his forceful thrusts, he leaned down hissing in her ear. "My mate. You're mine. No one else. Mine!" His head snapped back before dropping and bitting hard into the nape of her neck.
She screamed out as she felt his fangs break the skin, burying deep into her as his tongue lapped at the blood. A final hard thrust and a loud growl as his seed shot into her. Stilling himself, he pulled his head back as he huffed out. "Mine. Mine. Mine." He repeated in hushed whispers, staying inside her until he became soft.
Wolverine collapsed to his side, pulling Marie tight against him as he looked at her with heavy lidded eyes, brushing the sweat matted hair from her face. He gave a soft growl, closed his amber eyes and drifted to sleep.