Page 73 of Glamour and Grit

“Besides, they’ll probably offer me a deal in exchange for testimony against Moreno.”

“Justin,” I say, shocked. “You won’t be able to live a normal life if you do that. The Moreno family will never stop looking for you.”

“Hey, there’s always witness protection. I’m a guy who could probably use a fresh start. For real this time.”

The cops arrive, and in short order so do the FBI. I give my statement about three times to three different law enforcement agencies. Local, state, and federal.

My voice is hoarse by the time they finally wrap things up. Thecops take a little longer talking to Dane, but he did shoot a bunch of people, even if it was justified.

The sun has sunk well toward the horizon by the time Dane and I leave the Marina. An officer holds the police tape up so we can pass through their line.

“I wonder if they’re going to arrest Justin?” I ask as we head to the parking lot.

“They might, but he’s being pretty cooperative. It’s more likely he’ll get some kind of protective custody. Regardless, he’s no longer in danger. Not the imminent kind, anyway.”

I get on my tip toes and kiss Dane on the cheek.

“Thank you for helping me save him. Not to mention saving my life.”

“I think we saved each other a couple of times,” he says, trying to blow it off. “Listen, Selene, I think we need to talk.”

My heart skips a beat.

“Oh. Yeah, I think so too.”

He cocks an eyebrow.

“Over dinner?”

“Yes, sounds great…but can I get a shower first? And I don’t think they’re going to let you into a restaurant in ripped up clothes with bloodstains on them.”

He looks down at himself and laughs.

“Yeah, you’re probably right about that.”

I guess Dane really does make me feel safe, because I fall asleep on the way back to my place. His gentle voice and warm hand on my shoulder awaken me when we arrive. I smile before opening my eyes, covering his hand with my own.

I lean against him while he unlocks the door with my keys. Once we’re inside, he leads me up to the bedroom and begins undressing me in a sweet, caring way. His eyes glow with warmth while he slides my garments away.

The shower head sputters, then sends out a warm mist. He checks the temperature with his wrist and then holds my hand to assist me stepping inside. The hot water feels glorious as it sluices down myback.

I watch as he undresses himself. He has some bruises and scrapes here and there, but otherwise his body is magnificent as ever. His illustrated skin flexes and molds over his rippling muscles as he joins me in the shower.

Dane inundates my pink loofah with foamy body wash and then runs it over my body. I turn around and put my hands against the tiled wall as he carefully, gently cleans me.

His smooth palms feel amazing as they caress my skin, wiping away the suds with a deluge of hot water. Once I’m sparkling clean, I take the loofah from his hand and it’s my turn to clean him.

He was all sweetness and business. I get a little bit distracted, taking my time cleaning his member. Dane’s body responds, growing firm under my touch.

He shuts off the water and moves me towards the glass door. I grin mischievously and step out of the shower, still holding onto him.

Dane steps out of the shower, then clasps his hand to the small of my back. His eyes burn into my own, and then he pulls me against him tight. Our lips meet as he crushes me against him. God, he tastes just too good to be true. I let myself be swept away by the moment, the feel of his body pressed against my own, and the deep, intense way he kisses me.

My hand remains busy even as I moan into his mouth. Dane pulls me in tighter, both his arms encircling me now. I groan as his fingers slide down my back and bottom, then tease my pussy from behind. I arch into him, greedy for his touch.

“Oh Dane.”

The cry rips from my mouth as his warm mouth finds my neck. His cock is hard as iron in my grasp. With an urgent growl, Dane grabs me by the waist and spins me around until I’m sitting on the wide, flat expanse of sink. A tube of lipstick topples over and clatters into the basin, but I couldn't care less at the moment.

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