Lewis's Dream [Brac Pack 10] (11 page)

“Too bad for him. Go shift and heal yourself.” The scumbag waved off Keeves as if he were an insignificant bug.

And he used to be an Alpha? No wonder he was challenged. He was heartless, Lewis thought as his hands were tied behind his back.

If this was indeed Jackson standing over him. Even Lewis felt for the guy he stabbed. It was twisted, but he did.

“So, you’re the detective that took out one of my men? From my understanding, he didn’t tell Maverick anything.” The wolf Lewis assumed was Jackson squatted down in front of him. “I wonder whose mate you are? I know you won’t tell me, so it’s no use asking. And if you are wondering who I am.” The man stretched out his arms out in a show of narcissist glory. “
I am the one and only Jackson
.”
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Jackson stood, walking toward an access door. “Make sure he doesn’t escape before the tradeoff.” He glared at Lewis, irritation evident on his face as he left the barn.

“Didn’t say we couldn’t have fun with you?” One of the other lackeys licked his lips at Lewis, palming his crotch, letting Lewis know the fun he had in mind.

“Leave him alone He’s a tool for Jackson, not a fuck toy,” the driver growled.

“Whatever,” the lackey grumbled as he and a few more men left the barn. Lewis let his eyes scan the place. There were only two men in the barn with him now. The others must be guarding the place from the outside.

He thought about Evan. If these kidnappers got their brains to work properly, he just may be in trouble. Would he see his wolf again? They had gotten off to a rocky start. Two control freaks out of control, but it seemed they clicked after all. He had shocked himself when he told Evan he loved him. That was the first time he had ever told that to another. Patrick hadn’t even been granted access to those words.

Lewis thought all of this while he worked the knot loose. His eyes darted around, placing where the men were. Jackson had come in twice to check on him, but other than that these men seemed lax when it came to the detective. If this is how the ex-Alpha ran things, how had he not been caught by now? The wolf sucked at being a bad guy.

Lewis caught something out of the corner of his eye.
Please tell
me I’m not seeing this.

Up in the loft, an orange head peeked out. Was it Keata? No, this one looked a little different, so it must be his brother. Lewis closed his eyes for a moment, praying the mates had
not
gotten it into their heads to rescue him.

Evan had told him about the Alpha’s mate, Cecil, and his mischievous side for adventure, like sneaking the others out for a little
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bit of fun. This situation wasn’t an adventure, and the little brat was going to get the other mates killed.

Damn it!

The tiger watched the men, sniffed the air, and then leaned back.

Shit. Lewis had to move before it pounced. He had a feeling these men could shift in under a second then the fun would really begin. His rescuers couldn’t take on full grown wolves. Hell, most of the mates were human.

“My shoulder itches. Come over here and scratch it for me,” Lewis called to the scumbag furthest from the tiger.

“Too damn bad.”

“Gonna let a guy suffer like that?”

The assailant twisted his mouth up in irritation and walked forward. Lewis swung at him as the tiger jumped onto the other inept guard directly below him. Lewis managed to knock his guard out before he could yell. The other punk struggled as Kyoshi clamped his canines on the exposed throat and covered the mouth with his paw and effectively neutralized him before he could shift.

Lewis quickly tied the men up, shoving the rag that had been used on him into the conscious man’s mouth before knocking him out as well. Kyoshi backed away, removing the threat.

“You are in big trouble,” he whispered to the tiger as they made their way up to the loft and out onto the roof. He didn’t see anyone else and wondered if the small mate had come on his own. Kyoshi leapt to the tree whose branches hung closest. Lewis wasn’t as smooth about it, but he managed.

“When we get down, run,” Lewis whispered to Kyoshi, and the cat nodded. As soon as their feet hit the ground, they were off and heading toward the forest.

“Oh, crap.” Lewis was pissed when he spotted the rest of the mates hiding amongst the trees. “Do any of you have an idea of how dangerous this situation is? You should be at home where it’s safe.”
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“Duh, that’s why we’re out here. We’re tired of being cooped up.

And the fact you got yourself kidnapped. Safe at home wouldn’t have gotten you free.” Cecil pointed out.

“Okay, funny man, let’s get out of here.” Lewis was relieved to see Oliver with them. Jackson hadn’t gotten his paws on him.

“This way.” Blair waved them on, all running toward the paved road. An SUV sat running on the soft shoulder.

“Just how did you manage to find me, and where are the warriors?”

“Kyoshi sniffed you out. We ran before…oh, shit.” Cecil ran behind Lewis as truck after truck slammed their brakes on the road.

Seemed the driveway had emptied out and was now sitting in front of them.

“Get in, now!” Maverick yelled at them, the rescue party scrambling to obey.

“You okay?” Evan asked as he pulled Lewis into his arms.

“Good. I’m good.” Lewis was thrown a little off by the way Evan clung to him. No one had ever felt that way about him.

Lewis watched as Maverick leaned into the vehicle, his face filled with rage. “If I see one fucking toe come out of this truck, I don’t care who you’re mated to, you don’t even want to know what I’ll do.” Maverick slammed the door closed and took a deep breath, turning his attention toward Lewis.

“What are we looking at?” Maverick asked the detective.

“Jackson is there, and he has about ten other wolves with him.

Kyoshi and I knocked two of them out and tied them up.” Storm growled. It seemed Kyoshi’s mate wasn’t too pleased to hear the tiger risked his life.

“He did an excellent job.” Lewis found himself defending the tiger.

“Mates don’t fight. We do.” Storm’s voice was coldly disapproving.

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“Whatever. Anyway, they are northwest of here, about a mile. If we…”

“There is no
we
. You go join the other mates.” Evan pulled on Lewis’s arm, trying to drag him over to the truck.

“Hold the hell up. I’m not going anywhere,” Lewis snarled in Evan’s face, yanking his arm from his mate’s grasp.

“Yes, you are. Now.” Evan shot his arm out, pointing at the vehicle holding the shorter mates, his eyes demanding Lewis do as he said.

“If you think for one damn second—”

“Stop,” Maverick commanded. “We don’t have time for this.” The Alpha turned to Evan, his eyes narrowing as he spoke. “Learn how to communicate with your mate. Stop ordering him around, and try talking to him.” Next, he turned to Lewis. “They are wolves. As much as I respect your strength, you are no match for them, so please protect the others while we deal with this.” Lewis frowned. He didn’t like being relegated to the you-can’t-be-a-part-of-this truck, but Maverick had a point. He glared at Evan, hating to concede. “That wouldn’t have been so hard to say, now would it?”

Evan threw his hands up in the air, looking totally exasperated.

“Damned if I do, damned if I don’t.” Maverick rolled his eyes as the other warriors chuckled. “Let’s move, men.”

Lewis huffed as he climbed into the driver’s seat, watching the men strip and shift. Damn, but that was an eyeful. His cock hardened just looking at all that naked flesh. Although he only wanted one of them, a guy could drool. He wasn’t dead, after all.

George slapped him in the arm. “Stop staring at Tank’s side of beef.”

Lewis started laughing at the ridiculousness of it all. “How the hell do you handle all of that?”

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“A secret I ain’t sharing with ya, young grasshopper.” George smiled.

“Hey, no funny,” Keata piped up from the back.

“Quiet back there. You men are in enough trouble.” Lewis turned back around, watching for the warriors. An hour later they came running out of the forest, shifting and dressing. George held his hand up in front of Lewis’s eyes.

Lewis chuckled at the cowboy as Maverick approached the driver’s window. Lewis rolled it down.

“We took care of most of his followers, but Jackson got away.

We’ll be on the lookout for him now. Stay close.” Maverick and the other wolves climbed into their vehicles as Lewis followed them home.

* * * *

“Are you sure you’re okay?” Evan asked as he rinsed the conditioner from Lewis’s hair.

“Better now.” Lewis slipped his arms around Evan’s wet waist, pulling him in for a kiss.

“Turn around, tease.” Evan grabbed the waterproof lube from the soap dish, squirting in on his fingers as Lewis grabbed the wall.

Spearing two fingers in, he stretched his mate as his other hand glided over Lewis’s wet skin. “You’re so damn sexy. Is your gun waterproof?”

“No, so don’t even think about it.” Lewis poked his ass out, spreading his feet apart as Evan slid a third finger in. “I’m ready.” Evan pulled his hand away, lining his cock up. With his thumbs, he spread his mate’s cheeks apart. “Mmm, looks good.” Evan pushed forward as he watched his cock being swallowed by the tight hole.

Evan grabbed Lewis’s shoulders, thrusting into him repeatedly as he cried out Lewis’s name. Reaching around, he only had to tug a few times before Lewis shot his seed to the wall, slumping into a pile of
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goo. Evan caught him, pulling him from the shower and laying him on the bed.

“Rest, baby. You had a long night.” Evan wrapped himself around his mate, thankful he was back in his arms. “We’re still on lockdown, so you can sleep in,” Evan mumbled as he drifted off to sleep.

* * * *

The night finally came when Maverick got the call, and Lewis stayed out of it. He already felt like a conspirator. He had been through too much already. Evan did everything he could to shelter him from what was going on. The less the cop knew, the better.

The house was eerily quiet the next day, no noise coming from the den. Everyone was in their rooms.

“Is it over?” Lewis asked Evan when he couldn’t take it anymore.

“You don’t want to know. Let’s just say the mates are safe. The lockdown has been lifted.” Evan informed him.

Lewis nodded. That’s all he really wanted to know. Maverick and Zeus had eliminated the threat. Grabbing his holster, Lewis adjusted it before sliding in his gun. He needed to get back to work.

“Fuck, you look sexy as sin with that gun. Come here.” Lewis walked across the room, standing in front of his mate.

“I’m gonna fuck you while you’re wearing that.” Evan growled into his ear. He pushed him onto the bed, pulling Lewis’s pants to his ankles, tossing Lewis’s legs onto his shoulder. “No, keep the badge on, too.”

Lewis grinned. Kinky bastard. Evan prepared him, lubed him up, and then sank in deep. It felt different with his ass cheeks pushed tight together, both his legs over one shoulder. All he could do was fist the sheets as Evan plowed into him. His mate hadn’t bothered getting undressed either, his pants down at his ankles. Lewis liked quick and fast just as much as slow and steady. There was a certain thrill to what the wolf was doing now.

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Evan bent Lewis’s knees back, leaning over him as his mate thrust deeper. Evan reached for a kiss. “Kiss me, you fool.” Lewis grinned. “Someone’s been watching late night television again. Classics?”

“Later. I’m trying to fuck you into the mattress.” Evan pulled at Lewis’s hips, pegging his sweet spot on every down stroke. Lewis cried out his release as Evan filled his tight hole with sweet, warm come.

“Don’t you dare fall on me, fat ass.” Lewis pushed at Evan’s chest, panting to catch his own breath.

“Stop crying like a baby.” Evan pulled out, yanking his pants up enough to walk to the bathroom and clean up, bringing out a hot rag for Lewis.

“Thanks.” Lewis grabbed the cloth, cleaning the cooling seed from his stomach then handing it to Evan to wipe the seed that was coming back out.

“Fat?” Evan pulled his shirt up to show Lewis an amazing eight-pack, and Lewis’s mouth watered at the sight. “Where do you see fat?”

“Back fat.” Lewis laughed as he rolled off the other side of the bed, pulling his pants up as he took off out of their room with Evan close behind.

“I’m ready, Lewis,” Drew said as Lewis nearly plowed him over.

Evan caught him in time before Drew was knocked down.

“Sorry, buddy. The old man was trying to catch me.” Lewis panted.

Drew giggled. “Remi hates when I call him old.” Lewis stuck his tongue out at his mate. “See, I’m not the only one that thinks you wolves are ready for rocking chairs.” Lewis gave his mate a quick kiss before walking off with Drew.

“You ready to go to work with me?” Lewis asked as he led Drew downstairs.

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“Yeah, but Remi is insisting he tag along.” Drew nodded toward the warrior heading their way.

“No big deal. I’ll just tell my captain that I have a young recruit.” Drew laughed as he followed Lewis from the front door, Remi close behind. “And what are you going to tell him about our shadow?”

“Okay, two recruits.”

Remi snorted from behind them. “I don’t think so. Being a cop isn’t high on my to-do list. I’d probably shoot the first person who pissed me off.”

Lewis looked over at Drew and winked. “And that is a lesson in what not to do.”

Drew covered his mouth as he laughed, looking back at his mate.

Lewis thought it hilarious the way Remi was scowling at both of them.

“Are we going to go out and catch criminals?” Drew asked excitedly as the three climb into Lewis’s Sedan.

“There’s not much room back here.” Remi tapped Lewis on his shoulder. “Why don’t we take one of the SUV’s?”