Chapter 21
LPOV
Even on crutches my wife is sexy. I'm so thankful her ankle isn't broken. Bobby suggested taking her for X-rays to be certain. Stephanie really hates hospitals. "Would you consider visiting an X-ray technician? We wouldn't have to go to the hospital."
"Maybe," she replied. "I really should to be sure I don't have any small or hairline fractures... but no hospitals or clinics in Trenton. The news will circulate to Mom." A wicked look crossed her face that does not bode well for me. "We missed Sunday dinner at Mom and Dad's house. Mom didn't give me too much grief since Dad wasn't home either. We'll be expected to attend this weekend and announce our wedding to Mom and Grandma."
My wife is very wicked indeed. I'm all about fair play in this situation. "If I agree to attend with my gorgeous wife, do I receive a reward?"
"Always Baby. Always." She gave me a passionate kiss. "It's shower time and I need help." One day she's going to be the death of me. She replied, "But what a hell of a way to go." Damn, now I'm speaking my thoughts aloud.
I carried her to the bathroom and sat her on top of the vanity. She waited patiently for me to remove her shoes. I took extra caution with her ankle. There was some bruising from her second injury. "Does it hurt, my love?" I asked before kissing her ankle.
Her nose scrunched up when I kissed her. "It doesn't hurt much. Don't kiss my foot, it must stink from my sneakers."
"Sweetheart, nothing about you would ever gross me out. You are gorgeous, sexy and I love all your smells. Yes, that includes your feet." She shrugged hoping I would change the subject. I quickly discarded my clothes before removing her tank top and sports bra. Her chest glistened with sweat from exercising. I leaned forward to inhale her sweaty scent. "Perfect," I groaned. She may think she stinks, but her natural scent smells like vanilla and cherries. Two scents I absolutely love.
Exercising more caution than necessary, I lifted her from the vanity to place her feet on the cold tiled floor. She grimaced when she applied pressure to her foot. I pulled her yoga pants down to her ankles. It took a few seconds before I realized she was commando under her pants. "Sweetheart. I swear you were wearing panties earlier."
"Nope," she smirked. "In these pants you could see the outline of my panties. I was wondering when you'd notice."
"Is that why you stole one of my shirts this morning?" She nodded as I lifted her leg and carefully removed each foot from her pants. I felt her lean into me when I lifted her right foot.
"It hurts to apply pressure on that foot." She shivered as I ran my hands up her legs to grab her hips. I lifted her as she wrapped her legs around me. Her heat was pressed against me. Grabbing a condom from the vanity drawer, I opened the package and slipped it on without dislodging her. She moaned as she sunk onto me. her lips immediately connected with mine.
"Steph," I moaned into her mouth. She was wiggling in my arms causing every inch of me to slip into her warmth. I held her tight as she slightly leaned back to change the angle. There was absolutely no way I was going to last. She came as I plunged into her. As her body milked me, I erupted into her. "Every time with you is better than the last. I love you Stephanie Rodriguez."
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SPOV
"I love you Lucas." I started to go limp in my arms. He pulled out and sat me back on the vanity. A small squeak of shock escaped from my mouth. The marble countertop was very cold on my ass. I took a good look around the bathroom. For an efficiency apartment, it wasn't so bad. It could use a tub but I doubt it would be amazing like the one at home. He quickly disposed of the condom before lifting me back into my arms. My legs wrapped around hips hips again.
I reached the taps to adjust the water temperature as he held me tight against his body. He didn't set me down until it reached the perfect temperature. We entered the shower with my legs still wrapped around him. He gently unwrapped my legs to place me on the tiled shower floor. I let him wash my hair and body, but he wouldn't let me reciprocate. Lucas insisted I sit on the bench as he washed himself. Drool escaped my mouth when he soaped his amazing abs. He winked before turning around to wash his delectable ass.
"You are a very sexy specimen of a man," I groaned as he faced me to rinse his body. His long fingers trailed from his chest to his balls. If I was wearing panties, they'd be completely ruined. Satisfied he was completely rinsed, he turned off the shower before opening the shower door. He passed me a towel before grabbing one for himself. I decided to give him a little payback.
As slow as I could go, I trailed the towel down my body to dry myself. He watched as I circled the towel around my breasts then down my abdomen. When I spread my legs to dry between my legs, I noticed he was fully erect. I chanced a look in his eyes. They were dark with lust. He reached into the vanity drawer to grab another condom. I licked my lips as he pulled it over his shaft. My body spasmed as my orgasm ripped through me. He quickly followed.
I could hear my phone ringing in our bedroom. It was my alarm indicating we had 15 minutes to make it to our meeting. A meeting that we scheduled. Lucas quickly carried me to our bedroom to keep me off my foot. I found a note and spare key on the dresser. 'Stephanie, congratulations mija. Lester told me, please don't be mad at him. I filled a few drawers with clothes for you while you were in the gym. Love, Ella.'
When I opened the top middle drawer, it was filled with panties of various colours. I grabbed a pair of sexy black panties and tossed them on the bed. The larger drawer on the left beside it contained matching bras. I found the one matching my panty selection. I opened the right side drawer to find Luke's Rangeman uniform shirts. His cargo pants were in the drawer beneath. "Where's your sexy black briefs?" I asked.
"Here," he pulled out the small drawer beneath my panty drawer. He removed a pair to slip on. Lucas grabbed cargo pants, shirt and socks from his side of the dresser. I found my remaining clothes in the other drawers. As a joke, I dressed identical to him. My shirt was a bit more fitted than his, but otherwise we were dressed the same. Ella even added shoes and dresses in the closet. She's an amazing woman. I absolutely love her.
Lucas grabbed our rings from the closet safe and placed mine back on my finger. I took his ring and put it where it belongs. He told me the combination to open it. Whenever we stay here, we'll need to lock our guns in the safe. I sat on the bed to pull on my socks and shoes. Lucas stopped me from putting on my left shoe. "What?"
"I need to wrap your ankle," he gently reminded me.
"Right. I forgot." I could feel my face turn red. He lifted my chin to kiss me.
"I've got you." Lucas carefully wrapped my foot. He loosened my shoe laces as much as possible before guiding my foot into the shoe. I watched him tie my shoe, checking to ensure the laces weren't too tight. After tying my other shoe, he kneeled between my legs to kiss me. "Are they too tight?" His words brushed against my lips.
"They're great. Thank you Baby." I kissed him before motioning for him to stand up.
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LPOV
I helped Stephanie to her feet. She waited for me to grab her crutches. Stephanie refused to wear her weapons. "It's not like I can draw my gun. I'm reliant on this stupid contraption to get around." Her reason was logical, but Rangeman uniform includes wearing at least one weapon.
"Sweetheart, you have to wear at least one gun. Thigh or back?" I asked her.
She sighed and answered, "Thigh." I grabbed the holster Ella left for Steph. Steph shivered as I strapped the holster around her right thigh. I clipped her gun into the holster. My wife looks very sexy wearing a gun on her thigh. "Baby, we don't have time." She recognized the look in my face.
"So sexy," I whispered as I ran my hand up her thigh. We kissed briefly before she used her crutches to leave our bedroom. I couldn't hold her hand as we moved towards the elevator, but I could hold the doors open for her.
"Thanks Baby," she whispered as I held the elevator door open for her. In the elevator, I pressed the button for the fifth floor. I stood behind her so I could wrap my arms around her. "I'm nervous."
"Me too my love... me too." I really shouldn't be nervous, but I am. Having the core team's approval means a lot to me. We already have Bobby and Lester on our team. I know Tank would be happy for us. Like Stephanie, I'm worried about Ranger's reaction. It was a small miracle he wouldn't be here in person.
I followed Stephanie into Tank's office. She gasped in surprise because Ranger was here. "I thought you were heading to Miami yesterday," she stated. I could tell she wasn't happy to be facing him in person.
"Plans change Babe," he said with a smirk. His smirk quickly left when he noticed the ring on her finger and one on mine. "Report!" he shouted.
Stephanie jumped and nearly toppled over. I caught her in time to steady her. Ranger had his hair pulled back in his signature low ponytail. I noticed he was wearing diamond studs in each ear. He was obviously dressed to intimidate. Ranger displayed a murderous look before slamming down his blank face. I heard Stephanie mumble, "Stupid Batman thinks he can get his own way by wearing his bad ass uniform." I had to bite back a laugh. She sat on the sofa and leaned the crutches beside her. I sat beside her and grabbed her hand. Ranger, Tank, Lester and Bobby sat on the sofa and chairs across from us. Steph and I held hands as she quickly announced, "We got married yesterday."
Several emotions crossed his face when Stephanie made our announcement. I could see his knuckles turn white as he gripped the arm rests. Ranger was furious. Tank didn't look surprised. I looked between Bobby and Lester to see who gave him the heads up. Bobby gave me a nod and raised his right shoulder. He knew we needed all the support we could get.
"You're mine!" Ranger growled out.
I watched my wife straighten her back in preparation for an argument.
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SPOV
The nerve of that asshole. I can't believe he laid such an absurd claim on me. "No Ranger. How could you say something so ridiculous? I never belonged to you and I never will." I need to get out of here because I can't breathe. The room is starting to close in on me. I felt movement beside me, but it wasn't Lucas. Strong dark arms lifted me into his arms. "Steph Honey, take a deep breath. Match my breathing," Bobby ordered. He exaggerated his breathing as he pulled my back to his chest. I could feel his breaths through my back.
Lucas was holding my hand and stroked across my palm when Bobby took an exaggerated breath. Lester kneeled in front of me and held my face between his warm hands. "You can do this Beautiful. Keep breathing. Watch me." I locked my eyes with his. The scuffling in the background grew louder until I heard a fist connect with a jaw. It took a few minutes, but I was finally able to calm down. Bobby shifted me onto Luke's lap.
I placed my forehead against my husband's forehead. Lucas please don't be jealous. My friends were just trying to help me. "Thank you Baby," I whispered hoping he would hear my silent plea.
"I'm not jealous. They're your friends. I know they were just trying to help." I could see the truth in his eyes. He wasn't jealous.
Tank was standing over Ranger's limp body. "Sorry Little Girl. He was being disrespectful. When did you all start dating?"
"Technically for a few months if you count our flirting through post it notes and the camera. But we've been communicating actively for the past week."
"That's not enough to marry someone," Tank stated.
"When you meet the person you're destined be be with, you should grab them tight and never let go. Which is exactly what we did," Lucas attempted to explain.
"Lucas and I know each other better than I know any of you." We shared so many secrets through our emails and to each other. He knows me better than anyone else except Dad. Traditional timelines don't apply to us. Until my Merry Men meet the woman for them, they couldn't possibly understand.
"Santos and Brown are convinced you two lovebirds will last. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Rodriguez," Tank said with a huge smile. I wish he would smile more. He's absolutely gorgeous when he smiles. Tank pulled me into a hug and shook Luke's hand. "Take care of Little Girl..."
"Message received," Lucas responded.
"Little Girl, Ranger will get over this. He'll be in Miami for the next few months."
"Thanks Tank. Do I still have a job?" I'm worried Ranger would fire me when he discovers I'm no longer available.
"At least 3 core team members must agree with terminating your contract. I can guarantee none of us want to lose you or Rodriguez," Lester explained.
"Steph Honey, your job is safe," Bobby agreed. I'm relieved to still have my job. Tears started streaming down my face. I was powerless to stop them. Today was a very emotional day. I just wanted to curl into my husband and sleep the day away.