Matt stared out into the large crowd of women and tried to force a calm smile, pushing down his urge to run. When Gail had said his assistance was required, he would never have thought that it would be for something like this.
'We have $150, do I hear $160?' Mary asked expectantly, revelling in her new found power and amused at the discomfort of all the men she has put through this. She was not cruel by any stretch of the imagine; however, she was not used to this kind of unobstructed control and she had now gotten a taste for it.
'$160!' a large woman from the front row shouted, nearly swooning when the handsome Doctor smiled and nodded pleasantly at her.
Matt held in his anxiousness and tried to appear accepting of this undignified auction, reminding himself of how much he owed Gail for getting him out of his night shifts. He wondered if it was her plan all along to punish him? Making him go on a date with any one of the desperate women in this audience who were undressing him with their eyes could be perceived as that; however, he did not believe Gail was capable of being that mean.
'$170!' an old woman from the centre of the room exclaimed excitedly, Matt recognised her from examinations he had to perform on her a few weeks ago and she looked all of her 89 years old. Gail was trying to punish him, he was sure of it now.
'Thank you Mrs Carmichael, do we have any increase on $170? $175 maybe...?' Mary asked the room, willing the other women to bid but sensing the buzz dying down as most women shook their head at the question and feeling sorry for Matt at who he was left with.
'$600' a calm voice came from the back of the room, causing a sharp intake of breath from the other women.
Matt recognised the voice instantly, and let out a sigh of relief.
Mary's eyes grew wide at the late bid and she smiled, happy that Matt was not going to have to entertain handsy Mrs Carmichael. 'Well, I doubt we're getting anywhere near that offer, so sold to Miss Selena Coombs for $600' she beamed, beckoning Selena to come up and claim her prize.
'Are you kiddin' me? I get stuck with the least hygienic woman in Trinity who just so happens to have $300 to spare, but Selena chimes up for him? This blows...why weren't you on the roster takin' one for the team anyway?' Billy asked Lucas bitterly, watching the show discreetly from the back away from the women.
'Oh I was friend, then my Wife pledged $10,000 and Mary felt it was better to sell me off quietly, rather than disappointin' the other women by danglin' someone that they couldn't afford in front of them' Lucas smirked, knowing that Gail had intended on him being the big finale to this activity; however, her possessiveness took over and she could not bare to allow anyone else the chance to get him.
'Ridiculous' Billy sighed, then spotted Ben drag himself up onto the stage uncomfortably and smiled. 'Perfect, someone who'll definitely feel my pain'
'Alright ladies, last but not least is our wonderful protector Deputy Ben Healy...Now, I know you all remember that terrible business at the hospital a few years back when a group were taken hostage by an armed mental patient, well it was our heroic Deputy who saved them and he's kindly givin' his service now to help y'all' Mary introduced with a smile, trying to put Ben at ease.
'This should be good' Billy laughed, wanting someone to understand his irritation with this circus.
Ben shifted on the spot uncomfortably, cursing himself for giving in to the hounding to be part of this spectacle. This was going to be humiliating, no one wanted him when he was single so there was no way anyone was going to bid on him now.
'$1000' Gail offered sweetly from the back right corner, raising her hand to ensure that she was seen.
'Why Mrs Buck, you really are feeling generous today' Mary responded in shock, not expecting Gail to grace them with her presence let alone make such a public bid.
'That's just a drop in bucket compared to what this man is worth' Gail advised, winking at Ben to show that she had his back.
Ben let out a sigh of relief and rushed off the stage, not bothering to wait for Mary's confirmation.
'Oh come on!' Billy snapped, unimpressed by the show.
'Calm down friend, this is all for the kids remember' Lucas smirked, placing his hand around Billy's shoulder as he led him out of the area, shooting Gail an impressed wink at her efforts before he left.
Gail sat beside Abe at the back of the crowd, smiling as her Uncle bounced Luke up and down on his knee playfully. Considering his age and previous health issues, Abe showed no signs of slowing down and she was happy that her little devils were not a bad impact on him.
As she glanced around the area, she nodded appreciatively at how everything had turned out. Merlyn was sat in the middle of the crowd with Billy, Caleb and William, not giving off any outward signs on anxiety. Matt was sat with Selena whispering to themselves and giggling childishly, while Mary was stood at the tall podium giving off an air of grace. Gail had not wanted to be the face of this fundraiser, that would raise too many questions with the general public; however, she had used her influence enough from the side lines to make today a success and raise awareness of how closely the town's children would be monitored in the future, to ensure that they were being treated as they should.
'My good people, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for proving as always that we are one community, comin' together and bein' so generous as to help better support our children in the future. We've more than hit our target, hell we knocked it out of the park and it's all down to you!' Mary exclaimed excitedly, pausing for a moment to allow the crowd to catch up to her. 'Due to all of your kind donations, I'm proud to announce that the funds raised here today will be used to build a new structure on the old Wheat's Estate Rec Centre grounds, allowing us to provide a safe environment for our children to play and be fully supported no matter what their needs may be'
Gail smirked as the crowd erupted into applause, feeling both Lucas' and Abe's eyes on her suddenly. 'Shush Uncle, this doesn't concern you' she ordered calmly when she sensed Abe about to object to the new structure, running her fingers through Luke's hair reassuringly as she stood up slowly so not to draw any attention and left him with Abe.
Lucas stared at Gail suspiciously from the side of the crowd, knowingly instantly that something was going on when the Wheats Estate was brought up and was about to approach her; however, small hands clamped around his cheeks and his Daughter forced her lips on his, giving him a wet kiss and blowing a raspberry on his lips.
Gail smiled as she caught the look of utter confusion on Lucas' face, then nodded proudly at her Daughter for choosing to distract him for her and discreetly exited the area while she had the chance, leaving Mary to take all of the credit for the fundraiser. As she walked down this deserted part of the pier, she closed her eyes and released her darkness to ensure her guard was fully up to block any attempts that her Husband may attempt to breach her defences, then sensed a familiar presence and smiled.
'What are you doin' Gail? You ain't as protected as you used to be' Joshua warned, unable to sense Rosemary and suspected that Gail was up to something unwise.
'Of course I am' Gail responded sweetly, walking up to him without hesitation and placing a soft kiss on his lips before he could predict the move.
Joshua froze, not expecting such a bold step and subconsciously licked his lips, craving her taste for over a century and not knowing what to do with himself now that she had made the first move.
'Technically you craved Rosemary's taste, not mine, but I doubt your kin would take kindly to that union' Gail whispered, holding his intense stare as he gazed intently into her eyes and knowing that she was playing with fire.
Joshua felt something stir within him that he had not felt for a long time, then sensed an intruding presence and forced himself to disappear quickly, choosing to retreat rather than deal with the wrath which would rain down on him if he was caught in this position.
'Spoilsport' Gail sighed in mock disappointment, sensing the same intrusion and started walking casually down the pier.
'The Wheats Estate, now why would that area be on your radar?' Lucas asked, as he increased his stride and neared Gail's position, not oblivious to the scent of another on her.
Gail just shrugged and continued on without turning around, not allowing him to bother her. 'It's an old Lot with a derelict Rec Centre, it's a prime location for helping our town's youth' she answered calmly.
'The Rec Centre where Malcolm created his men's club-' Lucas started, not trusting her reasoning.
'-My Grandfather created that sorry group of fools actually, not Malcolm...Get your facts right Sweetheart' Gail interrupted sarcastically, sensing his irritation at being unable to read her fully.
Lucas reached forward and grabbed her arm, turning her around to face him. 'The point is that place is a part of Trinity's history and you have no valid reason to want it to tear it down, or do you?' he asked suspiciously, suspecting why she had targeted that particular area but wanting to hear her admit it.
Gail stared deep into his eyes for a moment, not willing to give up any of her plans, then leaned in close and feigned an innocent look. 'Have I been a naughty girl Sheriff? You're dutiful Wife only ever wants to please you, she wouldn't dare purposely step out of line on your watch' she said sweetly, biting her bottom lip teasingly when he gave a sharp intake of breath.
Lucas continued to stare down dominantly at her, forcing himself to remain in control of his emotions; however, when her hands trailed down to the front of his pants and his manhood became hard instantly, he pushed away all other thoughts and dragged her behind an empty stall. 'I do believe you've been a very bad girl Mrs Buck...it's about time that you were taught a real lesson' he advised calmly, turning her around and pulling down her panties roughly, then bent her over the railing onlooking the Trinity River and spanked her tight behind hard.
Gail let out a pained moan, not expecting the quick movement; however, the familiar warmness gathered between her legs and she became increasingly aroused each time his palm struck sharply against her skin. This act was one of domination, she did not have the strength to overpower his strong hands as they held her in place securely and she sensed his smugness as he controlled her so effortlessly, revelling in the pain she felt with each stinging blow. Still, her desire for him was unwavering and her animalistic cravings called out for more.
Lucas sensed her arousal and smiled devilishly, then tangled his hands in her hair and yanked her head back. 'You see Love, you don't need to concern yourself with anythin'. I'm here to ensure you get what you really desire' he whispered in her ear, not caring that they were out in the open or whether anyone happened by at this particular moment. All he was focussed on was her, the smell of perfume drove him wild and he could not help but run his tongue over her neck, savouring the taste of her skin.
Gail disregarded the pain that surged through her as he unzipped his pants and thrust his hard manhood inside of her, yanking her hair hard as he let out a loud satisfied moan when he entered her. She loved this treatment from him, she was past denying it and the fact that he was doing this now only made her love him more.
Lucas became lost in her as her walls closed in around him and he pulled her back against him, forcing himself inside of her as far as he could go. As he began pounding in and out of her uncontrollably, he sensed a disturbing presence close by; however, he tried to push it out of his mind when a strong surge of pleasure took over him.
'-Stop' Gail panted through hoarse breaths, reaching behind and tangling her hand in his hair.
'Stop?' Lucas asked confused, as disappointment began to set in.
'Don't stop...harder!' Gail demanded, feeling the eyes on them and pushing past her exhaustion to allow her to communicate fully.
Lucas sunk his teeth into her neck roughly as he allowed himself to fully let go and take her how he truly wanted. His love for her always caused him to subconsciously hold back, not allowing him to damage her delicate frame too much; however, he could never resist when she made her desires so clear and he pushed her hard into the railing, giving her something to hold on to while he punished her.
Gail bit down on her bottom lip hard as the intense pleasure and pain surged through her with each powerful thrust, then smiled as she tasted her own blood in her mouth. She was not as fragile as he believed her to be, far from it and she loved it when he let go like this, not caring about what bruises she would have to cover after the act. Gail knew that he would never truly hurt her, he sensed what she could handle and she trusted him unconditionally, knowing that his own protectiveness of her would stop him from taking this too far; therefore, she relaxed and allowed herself to enjoy this treatment, making peace long ago with how damaged they both were.
Lucas stroked his hand down her back to show that he was still fully aware of her even when he let go of his usual restraints, and continued to pound in and out of her, feeling his climax rising with each aroused moan that left her lips. All of his senses were blocked and he was only focussed on her, unable to push down his orgasm any longer when he felt her contract around him and call out his name.
Gail gripped the railing tight as he erupted inside of her, then took in a deep breath as he dropped his weight onto her and trembled slightly as his final burst of pleasure was released. She leaned over the railing and opened her eyes to peer into the Trinity River, suddenly sensing a second pair of eyes on them.
'Jesus Gail, what are you doin' to me?' Lucas laughed when his senses returned, realising how this would have looked if one of his townspeople had decided to venture away from the fundraiser.
'Bringing you down into the gutter with me Soulmate' Gail retorted sarcastically, then let out a pained moan as he carefully pulled out of her and wrapped her arms around his waist when he turned her around.
Lucas shook his head in mock scorn at her behaviour, then brought his lips down to hers and began kissing her passionately, welcoming the warmth that she caused to stir within him.
'You need to get back to the fundraiser, the cause won't get far if Trinity's Caretaker isn't openly endorsing it' Gail advised as she begrudgingly pulled her lips off of his, forcing them to regain control of themselves.
Lucas rolled his eyes and let out a long sigh, then placed a soft kiss on her forehead. 'I suppose it's the least I can do for you Love. You take a minute and gather your breath, we wouldn't want my constituents to get the wrong idea if they see you so flushed' he responded sarcastically, then spanked her behind playfully as he headed back towards the crowds.
Gail took in deep breaths while she waited for him to get out of sight, then straightened her dress and gave off a devilish smile. 'You see that? One gesture from me and they both brush off whatever concerns they have for you old man, I wonder what other allies of yours that I can tempt to my side?...Good luck rallying up the troops, I doubt even they will come to your aid if the Master is completely unfazed by my actions' she smirked smugly, sensing Malcolm's hatred and fury close by.
She had proven that she could sway both Lucas and Joshua easily, levelling the playing field for when she makes her move; however, she was not ready yet, she had much more fun to have before she put him out of his misery.
-The End-