I do not own any of the JE characters. I wish I owned Ranger to do with what I please…but I sadly do not. I make no money off of this.
There is some Spanish in the story. I have provided you translations at the bottom. I hope my grammar isn't too bad!
SMUT WARNING
Chapter 3
Ranger grinned and picked her up, carrying her to his bedroom.
"And I want you…so let's play. Enough talk for now…I want to kiss you." He started unhooking her dress and Stephanie took in a sharp breath of anticipation. This is what she wanted…
Ranger's soft hands ran down her back, caressing and stroking as each little hook was undone. Steph closed her eyes as he leaned over her and nibbled playfully on her earlobe. She unbuttoned his shirt and kissed his chest. Ranger swirled his finger along her skin while she playfully sucked at his chest, leaving a dark bruise against his already mocha skin. He groaned.
"Babe, you're gonna kill me if you keep doing that." Steph smiled sweetly as she began to loosen his belt.
"Well…we don't want that now do we?" Ranger laughed and flashed a 200-watt smile.
"No, Babe…we don't." Steph began to inch his pants lower and lower, teasingly slow. But she stopped and groaned as Ranger's cell phone began to ring. Ranger muttered under his breath and answered it. Steph sat up as Ranger stood and talked with a hushed voice into the phone. His face went from pissed off looking, to agitated, to extremely concerned in a matter of seconds. Steph assumed that he was not receiving good news, and that the caller on the other line had to have been a Merry Man. She hoped nothing was wrong. Ranger hung up and sighed. Steph put a hand on his back.
"Ranger?" Ranger turned to her and smiled slightly, but Steph noticed the worry in his eyes.
"Diego Santos escaped from prison tonight. Police are looking for him, but he's slipped through their fingers." Steph sat down in shock. Diego Santos…she hadn't heard that name in a while.
About nine months ago, she had brought Diego Santos in after he had gone FTA. It had been an easy hunt, and Diego had practically given himself in. But, he had become fascinated with Steph. When he was found innocent on all charges, he had been released from prison. For three months, Stephanie had been stalked by this crazy man. He would leave notes and flowers by her door or on her car. Stephanie had run to Joe and Ranger for help, but they couldn't seem to catch him. Then, Diego had jumped Steph in her parking lot, dragging her away with him. He had said they were going to get married, have a family, and be happy together. For three days, she had been held captive, a toy for Santos to play with whenever he wanted. He had kept her chained to a wall, and when he wanted her, he would come into the room and drop on top of her, whispering Spanish in her ear while he violated her body. But then, Ranger had come to the rescue. He had found Steph while Diego was out, and had held her while she cried. It had been Ranger who had become her hero…and it had been Diego that became her drive to get better.
Ranger watched Steph zone out and waved a hand in front of her face. Steph snapped out of her trance.
"What?" Ranger sat down next to her and held her. Steph's eyes were big and frightened. When Ranger had found her, she had been terrified, her body bruised and battered. But she had been resilient. As far as he knew, she had not suffered from dreams. Ranger had stayed with her for three weeks after that to make sure she was safe. Steph had always peacefully slept in his arms. Ranger looked at Steph now.
"Babe, it's okay. Nothing is going to happen to you. But just for safety, I want you to move in with me here. I'm going to install a tracker on your car, and you aren't to go anywhere without two men going with you." Steph nodded numbly. Ranger smiled and kissed her head. "Okay…too much excitement for tonight. I have to go downstairs and see about police efforts to find this guy. I'm sorry our evening was ruined." Steph smiled.
"It's not your fault." Ranger helped her get dressed into a pair of his boxers and a large t-shirt. Stephanie found her gun and placed it on the nightstand. She allowed Ranger to tuck her into his soft sheets, and kiss her lips gently.
"Get some rest Babe. We'll talk more in the morning. Call me if you need anything." Steph nodded and kissed him, her eyes getting heavy.
"Goodnight Ric." Ranger's eyes got big, and in that moment, he felt so complete and loved, that a tear formed in his eye. He smiled.
"Goodnight Steph. I'll try to be back soon." Steph smiled sleepily and closed her eyes. Ranger dressed in his black cargos and tee and headed down stairs. He wouldn't stand to see Steph get hurt again. He wouldn't and couldn't allow it.
The Merry Men were waiting for him in the meeting room. He sat down at the head of the table.
"What do we know?" Lester passed out identical folders to the MM and started speaking as he handed one to Ranger.
"Diego Santos, thirty three. Mexican/Cuban origin. He was originally brought in by Bomber after going FTA on a drug trafficking charge. But, with insubstantial evidence, charges were dropped and the case was dismissed. That's when he started stalking Bomber. He was arrested and charged with kidnapping, possession of a concealed weapon, rape, and DUI, as he was caught w/ drugs in his car. About 5:30 tonight, he escaped from the New Jersey State Prison, and has been rumored to be heading this way again." Lester took a deep breath and sat back down. Tank saw his turn and stood up.
"The Trenton PD seems to be dragging their feet on this one. The only cop on the case right now is none other than Morelli. Which I personally think is a very bad idea." Ranger nodded.
"Keep him away from Stephanie if you can't get him switched. I want two men with her at all times when I'm not around. She has agreed to this, so none of you are going to have to stun her, or vice versa." He grinned slightly at their faces. "Don't worry, she's going to cooperate 100 with you. Her car is being tagged as we speak. Men, I want him found. I don't care if you kill him. Just get him off my streets." The Merry Men nodded and were adjourned. Ranger and Tank met in his office to figure out a way to keep Stephanie safe.
Steph opened her eyes. A familiar man grinned at her from across the room. She tried to move but her hands were shackled and chained to a wall. The man laughed softly.
"Ah, Stephanie, don't try to escape. It is futile." Steph looked down at her wrists and then noticed she wasn't wearing any clothes. The man stood up and walked over to her. "Si, senorita, you are mine now. Le he estado deseando por un tiempo muy largo, mi amor. Y ahora, le tomo como mis el propio.1" Stephanie flinched as he slid his hands down her sides. It was then she realized he wasn't wearing anything either.
"Who are you?" The man laughed.
"Quierdo 2, do you not recognize me?" Steph looked up into his face and grimaced.
"Diego Santos." Diego laughed.
"Bien, you do remember." He forced her to the ground and re-chained her so she was lying on the ground, her legs spread. She tried to kick, but her legs were immobile. Diego dropped on top of her and squeezed her breasts hard, causing her to gasp. She could feel him harden against her thigh and she screamed. Diego grinned as he bit her neck fiercely, drawing blood. "Scream all you want, it will only make this better." He thrust himself inside her, using her shoulders as leverage to push deeper inside her. Stephanie screamed as he thrust again, harder than the first time. His hands held tight to her breasts, bruising them. Diego panted against her cheek. Stephanie bit her lip and tears rolled from her eyes. This wasn't happening. Ranger…where was Ranger? As Diego released inside of her, she felt his warmth spread. Her eyes opened in panic, he hadn't used protection! She started crying.
"Ranger." Diego smacked her as he chained her back to the wall near a tiny cot.
"Ranger will not help you. You are mine. Mina. 3 You will bear my children, you will remain in my possession. There is a robe on the bed and blankets if you get cold. I suggest you get some rest." Steph scrambled to wrap herself in the robe and blankets, crying as she thought of Ranger.
"Ranger."
Ranger got walked in the doorway just as Stephanie screamed his name. He ran to the bedroom. Steph was crying, her eyes still closed in sleep. Shit. She must be dreaming. Ranger kicked off his shoes and crawled into bed next to her, wrapping his arms around her.
"Babe? Wake up." Steph opened her eyes and looked into Ranger's. Ranger stroked her hair. "It's only a dream." Steph was silent as he held her. Ranger kissed her temple. "You okay Babe?" Steph shook her head.
"I dreamed about him. How he hurt me." Ranger turned her to face him and held her firmly.
"You're safe now. I promise nothing is going to happen. I will keep you safe." Stephanie smiled and snuggled deep into his chest. Her world seemed so much less complicated and scary with him. Everything would get better as long as he was with her.
"I love you." Ranger smiled.
"And I love you too. Now, get some sleep. I won't leave your side."
TBC
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Translations:
1. I have been wanting you for a very long time, my love. And now, I take you as my own
2. Darling
3. Mine