Fire (Beautiful Ashes Series, Book 2) by Lora Ann Page A

hers. She loved her husband. But he never seemed to have time for her. And while he was in great shape, he wasn’t the masterpiece his brother was. Chase was a good man and a good father. She didn’t want any harm to come to him. He needed to come home from this safe and sound. No matter how wrong it was, though, she couldn’t deny that Tar always held a piece of her heart. Seeing him like this, his sweet side shining through, made her realize just how much she still cared for the man. Naughty thoughts of what it’d be like to have both brothers making love to her made her turn and leave. But not before she heard, “Keeley, hold on. I’m coming for you.”
    Lisa knew there had to be someone after all this time. She leaned over to kiss her son’s head, but without any forethought brushed her lips against Tar’s. She’d thought he would lock onto her and deepen the kiss. Instead, he turned his head away with a, “I love you, Tigress.” Deciding to play along a little, she tried again and was shocked when angry green eyes flashed at hers. “The hell?” he growled.
    “I’m so sorry. I was kissing Cole when you had a dream.” She played the blameless card so well she almost convinced herself.
    He sat up holding the child close. “Shit. It’s me that should apologize.”
    Lisa gave him a soft smile. “No harm done.”
    Cole began to stir and she lifted her little boy into her arms. “Sleep well, Tarius.” She felt his gaze on her backside as she left. If Lisa had learned anything from seducing Chase, it was how to act the part of innocence. A wicked grin appeared as she began to plot on how to win Tar’s heart and yes, his amazing cock back to her. This Keeley he mentioned didn’t stand a chance.
     
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    Tar scrubbed his face. What the hell was that all about? He watched her walk away, dumbfounded. Did he mistake Lisa for Keeley in his dream? Searching his memory bank to see if there was evidence to prove that theory, he came up empty. Thank God! Problem was, he’d been fantasying about Keeley and, now more than ever before, he wanted to go to her. Explain himself. Apologize for his role in this disaster. Being around Lisa helped him recognize the difference in the situations. He wasn’t excusing Keeley’s actions. But he could forgive her. Would like to try again. Wanted to sink into her delectable body and show her how much he missed her. How much he loved her. Vow with each powerful thrust, he’d never give up on her again. His erection was downright painful as he stood, grabbing the cell phone they’d assigned him. On the second ring, he heard, “Rolston.”
    “Mitch, get me the fuck out of here.”
    “Have you finally seen the light?”
    “What the hell? Look, I have no clue what you’re talking about,” he began to pace, “but I need to get to Keeley.”
    “Whoa there, big guy. You’re on assignment.”
    “Take me off,” Tar growled. “Matter of fact, consider this my resignation.”
    “Got a feeling you’re gonna change your tune after you hear me out.”
    The sudden scream brought Tar to high alert as he bolted toward the back bedroom, dropping his cell phone in the process. Lisa was deathly pale he noticed, taking in the room and trying to figure out why she was so upset. Didn’t take him long to put two and two together. A video was playing, and what was on it turned Tar’s stomach. Chase was locked down to some kind of specialized table with several women all over him. His voice garbled because one of them sat on his face. Another was riding him. Though all of that would’ve been disturbing, what had Tar’s body tensed in battle ready formation was the man underneath that table. It had an opening and Chase was being sodomized. His brother’s terror etched in his eyes sent a chair hurling through the air. The television fell over. Everything inside him wanted to rage and tear those responsible for raping his brother apart limb by limb. “Fucking hell,” he ground