LOGIN"The lower garage is clear of enemy forces, but the fire is spreading fast toward the elevator shafts and the heat sensors are going crazy!" Daniel answers with a loud and panicked squeak."Disable the main elevators right now so nobody tries to use them, because the cables will snap if the fire reaches the central core of the building," I order him, and I listen to the fast clicking of his keyboard over the radio."I locked the elevator cars in the basement level, Dean, and I am sending the remote start signal to the armored extraction vehicles in the alley," Daniel confirms his actions with a proud tone."The main lobby is gone, so I need you to prep the heavy armored extraction vehicles in the hidden rear alley behind the kitchen loading dock," I order him, and I scan the digital blueprints on my tablet to confirm the route."T-the lieutenants are trying to fight the cartel stragglers in the lobby, but the fire is cutting off their escape routes!" Daniel reports with a panicked stu
Daniel's terrified voice echoes through the tiny earpiece in my ear, and the awful news about the fire instantly changes the reality of our desperate situation.Thick black smoke begins to rise through the shattered floorboards of the hallway, and the harsh smell of burning chemicals burns my nostrils with every single breath I take.The emergency fire alarms mounted on the ceiling suddenly scream to life with a deafening wail, and the flashing red strobe lights cast a bloody glow over the ruined walls of the penthouse.Dozens of small water sprinklers pop open above our heads, and a heavy rain of freezing cold water dumps directly onto our ruined clothes and the dusty debris covering the floor.The freezing water ruins the expensive hardwood floors beneath our boots, and the beautiful luxury of the penthouse is quickly becoming a muddy nightmare of ash and soot.Beau shivers uncontrollably under the sudden downpour, and the cold shock makes his teeth chatter while he clutches the hea
The high-pitched whistle of the incoming rocket cuts through the loud noise of the gunfight, and pure survival instinct controls my rapid actions.I drop my heavy sniper rifle onto the broken glass covering the balcony floor, and I push my sore muscles to sprint across the ruined bedroom toward my vulnerable mate.Beau is curled into a tight ball behind the thick concrete pillar with his hands covering his head, and Rhett is desperately trying to wrap his massive arms around the trembling submissive.I know a single layer of Kevlar will not stop the massive force of a military explosive, so I dive across the debris-covered floor to add my own body weight to the protective shield.I tackle Beau and Rhett flat against the cold marble tiles right as the deadly rocket detonates against the outer wall of our luxury penthouse.The deafening blast violently shakes the deep foundation of the massive skyscraper, and a terrifying shockwave rips the remaining window frames right out of the sturd
My finger tightens on the trigger with steady pressure, and I hold my breath to ensure the long-distance shot hits the exact center of his chest.Vincent looks up at the penthouse window and sees the barrel of my gun pointed at him, and the arrogant cartel leader suddenly dives behind the heavy steel tire of his truck to save his own skin before I can fire."He is hiding behind the engine block, so I cannot get a clean shot at him from this angle!" I report to my mates with a frustrated groan, and I scan the area for any exposed limbs to shoot instead."Do not worry about Vincent right now, Beau, because we have a dozen more soldiers pushing up the main driveway," Seth instructs me, and he fires another sniper round to drop a man running across the lawn.I follow Seth's advice and aim at a group of mercenaries trying to flank our remaining courtyard guards, and I fire a precise burst of bullets to force the enemies back behind their vehicles so my men can retreat safely.The mating bo
Rhett screams a frantic warning over the deafening roar of the heavy machine guns, and I throw my body sideways to avoid the deadly spray of shattered glass exploding into our bedroom.I crash hard against the expensive hardwood floor, and I scramble on my hands and knees until I slide behind the thick concrete pillar holding up the corner of the penthouse roof.Heavy chunks of white drywall and broken plaster rain down on my bare head, and I cough loudly when the thick chalky dust fills my burning lungs with a bitter taste."Are you hit, Beau?" Rhett shouts from the other side of the ruined bedroom, and his panicked voice barely cuts through the terrifying noise of the cartel weapons tearing our home apart."I-I am fine, and the concrete pillar is blocking their bullets!" I yell back to him, and I wipe the white dust from my watering eyes so I can survey the chaotic room.I press my back flat against the cold stone to catch my breath, and I look down at my hands to realize my fingers
I rush back over to the open wardrobe and grab a heavy Kevlar tactical vest off the wooden hanger, and I bring the thick armor over to my waiting mate."Lift your arms up for me, baby, so I can strap this over your chest," I instruct him, and I hold the black vest open to receive his body.Beau raises his arms without any argument, and I slide the heavy Kevlar over his head to cover his vulnerable skin from the incoming threat.I pull the thick velcro straps tight across his ribs to secure the armor in place, and I make sure the dark fabric covers the three permanent bite marks on his shoulders."This vest is really heavy, Rhett," Beau notes with a strained breath, and he adjusts his posture to support the extra weight pulling on his sore muscles."The armor plates will stop a high-caliber bullet from piercing your lungs, and I need you to keep it on until Vincent Rossi is dead on the pavement," I demand with a strict and serious voice."I understand, and I am ready to follow your lea
I carefully rest the bottom of the cold glass against my thigh so I do not accidentally spill the water onto the plush beige carpet, and I lean my weight further into the solid, comforting heat of Seth's broad chest. Seth maintains his firm grip around my shoulders, and he slowly rubs his thumb aga
The heavy weight of Seth's muscular body presses firmly against my chest, and I blindly attempt to push him away, but my wrists are securely trapped beneath his large hands. Dean leans forward and places his palms heavily on my bare shoulders to keep me completely flat against the mattress, and his
Rhett's fingers easily manipulate the remaining buttons on my tailored shirt, and I desperately want to push his hands away to preserve my dignity, but my heavy arms absolutely refuse to lift from my sides. The massive dose of experimental suppressants is currently surging through my bloodstream, a
The heavy wood of the oak door vibrates against my back as Rhett hits his fist against the solid frame, and the loud noise echoes terribly inside my ears. I am trapped on the carpeted floor with agonizing cramps developing severely in my abdomen, and the distinct scent of my own slick is rapidly fi







