Lucas sat in the large conservatory of the Mayor's house, staring at the clock impatiently. There was a time when these meetings entertained him, watching all the over-entitled men believe they had some control over their lives and his town; however, now he had a family and being called out here at the end of his shift was not something he was impressed with.
He watched as the old men who he had allowed to sit in high positions within the town talked amongst themselves and drank spirits, attempting to make themselves feel important. Deep down they all knew who was in charge here; however, he was happy to entertain their need for superiority, providing none of them turned it against him.
Trevor watched Lucas sat alone and decided this was the best time to approach him. It had been some time since they had all gathered like this and he was happy to see that Lucas still kept to their traditions, even now that he was married. 'Penny for your thoughts' he said pleasantly, as he sat down on the window sill next to Lucas and waited to be acknowledged.
Lucas sensed Trevor's need to speak to him as soon as he had entered the house. Ben had informed him that the man had been trying to make an appointment to see him all day and it had taken Trevor almost an hour to gather up the courage to approach him; therefore, he was curious as to what had him so flustered. 'I'm just thinkin' about gettin' home to my family friend, you?' he answered nonchalantly.
'I can't remember the last time I actually wanted to rush home to my wife and children' Trevor sighed.
'Well I guess your wife ain't as hungry as mine' Lucas smiled devilishly and continued to watch the room.
Trevor inhaled deeply as the words sunk in, he could not imagine Gail Emory in that light especially after their uncomfortable meeting earlier and the comment made him feel uncomfortable.
'Gail Buck' Lucas corrected him in an irritated tone, reading his thoughts. 'and what meetin' would this be?'
Trevor attempted to shake off his unease, then let out a nervous laugh. 'That little wife of yours sure knows how to get what she wants. I wasn't aware you'd handed her the reins to what we've built' he said bitterly.
Lucas turned towards Trevor, giving the man his full attention and stared at him in disbelief. 'Meanin' what? You got a problem with my little wife's new project in Goat Town?' he asked, unimpressed with the way he had referred to Gail.
Trevor shifted uncomfortably under his gave, then forced himself to remain strong. 'I have a problem with being threatened by a woman who clearly has no idea of how things work around here' he stated, feigning confidence.
Lucas laughed and shook his head, he had known Trevor for a long time and the man had never felt the need to confront him like this. Clearly Gail had gotten under his skin and he was suddenly intrigued with her activities of the day. 'Gail is fully aware of who's in charge in Trinity, are you?' he asked, enjoying the discomfort that was radiating off of his present company.
Trevor could see the look of warning in Lucas' eyes and felt a knot in his stomach. 'I wasn't implying that you weren't...I mean I just thought...'
'You just thought you'd waltz over here and try to criticise my wife?' Lucas asked calmly, then stood up and peered down at him dominantly.
Trevor looked up at Lucas with fear in his eyes, then shook his head frantically. 'I just wasn't aware you told her about Carly...You can't just share our secrets Lucas, that's not our deal!' he stuttered frantically.
Lucas stared at him confused for a moment, then let out an amused laugh. 'You think pillow talk with my Reporter wife includes details of our deals and who you choose to screw? Do you know who I am friend?' he asked in disbelief.
Trevor thought for a moment, then stood up. 'If you didn't tell her then how did she know?' he asked confused.
'How did Peter know about the affair with your first babysitter, which led you to give him the Editor position in your paper? Reporters research things Trevor, clearly you need to get your house in order rather than focusing on mine' he warned, then exited the room abruptly and headed towards his car, having enough of this tedious gathering.
Gail sat in the Library of the Buck Mansion, sifting through the book on Wicca sigil's that she brought home with her. She had put Caleb and Luke to bed after dinner and had decided to use this time to get in some research, while her husband was missing in action. She was so engrossed in the book that she had not noticed the dark figure sneak into the corner of the room and let out a startled cry when she felt a warm hand on her shoulder.
Lucas smiled devilishly as she jumped out of the seat and dropped the book she was reading on the floor. He bent down slowly and picked it up, then glanced over the page she was reviewing and let out a small laugh. 'Some light readin' before bed love?' he mocked, amused.
Gail let out a long exasperated sigh, then took the book from his hand abruptly and placed it carefully on the table. 'Well my husband decided to shirk his family obligations tonight, so I thought I'd entertain myself' she responded sarcastically, then sat back down at the table and attempted to drown him out.
Lucas laughed at her ability to turn everything onto him, then turned her chair to face him effortlessly and knelt down in front of her. 'I've just had to listen to your boss whining over bein' threatened unfairly by a woman...care to elaborate on what you've been up to today Darlin'?' he asked curiously, while moving his hands under her long skirt and stroking her thighs gently.
Gail stared at Lucas, amused that Trevor had told on her and shrugged casually. 'It's not my fault that he has issues with women, except if they're underage that is'
Lucas gazed into her eyes curiously, then smiled at the dark glint that crossed over them. 'Now what on earth would you mean by that?' he asked, feigning oblivion.
Gail laughed and shook her head, suspecting he was aware of everything that was going on with his elite group of over-privileged men. 'It's none of your concern sweetheart. Although, if you were aware of any untoward behaviour with a minor, I'm sure you would've stepped in straight away right?' she asked sweetly.
Lucas stared at her suspiciously, then moved his hand further up her legs and started to pull down her thong slowly. He smiled when she lifted her behind slightly to allow him to complete his desired action, then he leaned in close and rubbed his nose gently on hers affectionately. 'I'm sure if I believed a minor was gettin' hurt, it'd be my duty to intervene but unless someone reports somethin', I wouldn't be aware of it right? Do you have somethin' you wish to share with your Sheriff Mrs Buck?' he mocked.
Gail inhaled deeply as if deep in thought, then nipped at his nose playfully. 'I'm sure I don't care enough about the matter to even give it a second thought' she smiled and ran her hands up his chest, then began unbuttoning his shirt. 'Is this why you're so late? I left a plate of stew in the fridge in case you're hungry, seen as you missed dinner'
Lucas shrugged, then pulled her behind to him slightly and lifted up her skirt. 'I don't reckon I'm hungry for stew' he smiled teasingly, then parted her legs, leaned down and began licking her sweet spot.
Gail let out a low moan, then shook her head in mock disapproval. 'That certainly isn't going to help make a growing man strong. Maybe you need a lesson in the correct etiquette to adhere to, when your wife has slaved over a hot stove all day' she scolded him jokingly, then pulled away and gently pushed him down on the floor.
Lucas inhaled deeply when he sat up and she straddled him. He unzipped his pants and pulled out his hard manhood, then let out a loud moan when she took him inside of her and began riding him slowly. 'Trevor thought I'd been sharing secrets. I can't have that Gail, it goes against my integrity and will stop people from trustin' me' he warned, as he ran his hands under her vest, lifted it off and squeezed her breasts hard.
'Your integrity?' she panted, amused. 'You know how to control your constituents Sheriff, if they start to distrust you I'm sure you'll have ways of bringing them back in line'
'Like I have with you?' he laughed sarcastically, as she began to ride him harder.
'You don't really want to control me, where's the fun in that?' she smiled, then bit down hard on his shoulder as a burst of pleasure surged through her.
Lucas gripped her behind tight and thrust his hips up higher, pushing himself deeper inside of her. He sensed their climax building and bit her breasts playfully, before erupting inside of her. He pulled her lips to his after she called out his name in pleasure and kissed her passionately, before laying back on the floor and pulling her to his chest. 'How did you know Gail?' he asked through quick breaths.
Gail inhaled deeply in an attempt to slow her heart rate and smiled, amused at his curiosity. 'You have your ways lover and I have mine...You wanted me to take on this project and I have, so keep out of it and leave me be' she ordered, as she slapped him playfully on the cheek.
Lucas let out a long breath and shook his head, she had been well behaved while she was distracted with this challenge; therefore, it would not be a good idea to interfere with her tactics so soon. 'Fine, but make sure your methods don't interfere with mine Mrs Buck, or I will have to dish out some punishment' he smiled devilishly.
'You mean like you have with Selena?' she joked, then rested on his chest comfortably and wrapped her legs around him as he picked her up and carried her to bed.
Selena stood in her shower in a daze, allowing the boiling water to burn her skin. She could not believe what had happened today, or that she had been put in a position where she had to show gratitude to that hideous man she had drunkenly mistaken for Lucas previously. Selena had been so desperate to be taken away from the Grocery Store and the cruel amused eyes of Lucas that she was willing to accept any form of help, regardless of what she had to do to repay the kindness.
There was no kindness there, she had been used like so many times before and no matter how hard she scrubbed her skin, she could still smell his stench all over her body. She shuddered at the thought of his heavy body on top of her and his foul stench as he came inside of her, her only saving grace is it had not taken him long and she was able to rush away straight after.
Selena had showered several times since she had returned home, hoping to wash away her shame. She was now so deep in self loathing that she could not motivate herself to leave the shower and just stood motionless as her skin turned pink under the boiling water.
The sound of the door bell ringing brought her out of her daze momentarily, she decided to remain where she was and leave whoever was there; however, the doorbell continued to ring and she forced herself to leave the shower to find out who was bothering her.
Selena stormed out of the bathroom and wrapped a towel around her soaking body, then walked through the kitchen and living room area. 'What?!' she snapped abruptly as she opened the front door quickly, then her features softened when she saw Billy standing in front of her and she became confused.
Billy had felt awful after what had happened in the Grocery Store parking lot and leaving her there to deal with the embarrassment. His guilt had been bothering him all day, until Gail had visited him in Juniper House unexpectedly and convinced him to check up on his ex. Billy knew Lucas would not be impressed at this display of weakness; however, Gail had assured him that he was doing her a favour and that was all the excuse he needed to come here after his shift had ended.
They both stared at each other in silence for a few minutes, unsure of what to say to each other, then Selena moved away from the door and signalled for Billy to enter if he wanted to. Billy stood for a moment, unsure of the best course of action to take and then entered the familiar house. He glanced around at the unwashed dishes in the sink, as he walked through to the kitchen table where Selena sat staring at her hands uncomfortably and knew something was really bothering her. Without a second thought, he turned on the hot water tap and began washing the dishes.
Selena heard the running water and glanced at him, then let out a small laugh. 'You came to do my dishes?' she asked in disbelief.
'I came to make sure you were alright and clearly you're not' he said non judgmentally and continued washing the dishes.
Selena felt tears begin to form in her eyes and willed herself to regain some control over her emotions. She had hit rock bottom and had not expected anyone to come to her assistance, let alone her ex boyfriend who she had ended things so badly with. 'Why do you care? No one else does' she asked curiously, wondering what had changed.
'Maybe I don't' he said, not in the mood for her self absorbed routine. 'Maybe Gail who sent me here doesn't care either and you're all alone in life'
Selena thought for a moment, then stood up and approached him slowly. 'Gail sent you? Why would she do that?'
'Hell if I know, Lucas wouldn't like his wife mixing with his ex so I guess that's why I'm here' he shrugged.
'Is that the only reason you're here?' she asked, placing her soft hand on his arm and stroking it gently.
Billy glanced at Selena and saw the desperation in her eyes, he had not come here for this and knew Lucas would not like him falling into old habits; however, that look in her eyes was hard to ignore and he shook his head at his own lack of control.
Selena saw his resolve fade and smiled, he had loved her once and although that may not be the case any more, she still felt an urgent need to be held by him. When he turned the tap off, dried his hands and placed them tenderly on her hips, she let off a relieved sigh and relaxed into his touch. She sensed his actions were out of pity; however, she did not care right now and wanted to feel something other than the foul creature she had let touch her earlier.
Billy picked her up into his arms and carried her to the bedroom. He was raised better than this and his reasons for this were not right; however, he sensed her unwavering need and would deal with the consequences in the morning.
-To be continued-