Thin Ice 4 - Resurrections (33 page)

“Shells, shit,” Tae replied, her body shaking as she came again. “Stop playin’, I want it, stop playin’,” she moaned as he chuckled in her ear.

“
Not yet,” he teased, sucking her neck gently now, taking one finger and rubbing her clit as it grew harder and she grew hotter.

Tae opened her legs widely allowing Shells plenty of room to work. He chuckled again knowing she wanted him inside her.

“
I got no rubber tonight,” he told her kissing her lips. They normally used a condom, since for medical reasons Tae couldn’t use traditional birth control.

“
Shells please, don’t play,” she told him almost over the edge from his teasing.

Shells kissed her deeply entering her and ending her torment. He thrust deeply into her as Tae wrapped her legs around his waist and urged him deeper. She began trapping him with each thrust, her walls holding him tightly in place as Shells cursed softly, loving it she knew.

“
Tae, gurl,” he managed thrusting deeply one last time before he exploded inside her and she cried out from the orgasm she’d just reached.

*****

The men rejoined the rest still relaxing on the sunporch.

“
Anybody wanna back out, do it now,” Tariq told them as they all gave him a look and he chuckled. “I had to put it out there,” he replied laughing himself as they all grabbed weapons and headed to the trucks in the garage.

Mook had given Kim instructions about leaving the house once everything was said and done. Jacoury’s phone rang and he answered, telling them all the drivers were here. As he disconnected they heard all the vehicles approaching. Tariq and Mook met the drivers giving them directions. Everyone knew their role and the time to begin was now. Getting in, the trucks were started and they left the house headed to the address that Kaitlyn had provided. Tariq continued to keep his mind neutral. He didn’t want to overthink the situation and get sloppy. That could cost not only Kaitlyn her life, but all their lives.
His crazy unstable ass,
Tariq thought as they made it to the street and turned onto it.

Pulling as close as a block away, the men got out and the drivers remained, on alert and waiting for them to return.

“
We need to come in the front and back,” Mook told Tariq as he nodded.

“
You, Jacoury and Shells take the back,” he told Mook as he grunted and the three men began making their way behind the stately house standing at the end of the cul-de-sac. Tariq, Ramell and Jaron carefully made their way to the front. Using his cell, Mook let Tariq know they were in position. He told him they saw lights in the house, but so far no movement. Tariq told them they were almost in position and to hold tight a few moments more. Ramell put his hand on Tariq’s arm stopping his movement as he looked up. Following his cousin’s glance he saw the silhouette and smiled slightly. It was Kaitlyn. He frowned deeply seeing Ian come and embrace her, kissing her.

“
Take a breath,” Ramell told him, seriously. “You got to have your mind right on every point to pull this shit off.”

Tariq nodded and took a deep breath dismissing what he’d seen and returning to the task at hand.

Finally getting onto the front stoop, he texted Mook that they were about to hit the door. Mook told him they were ready and to make the move. Jaron stood in front of the door, lifted a heavy booted foot and kicked the door forcefully. The large mahogany door buckled and gave as the men rushed inside. The simultaneous crash of the door at the back of the house alerted Tariq that Mook was inside as well. The men met in dining room, alarmed since they’d heard no movement and there had been no gunfire. Almost on cue, several suited men appeared, guns drawn and instructed them to drop their weapons.
Fuck,
Tariq thought, having a very bad feelng about who the men were. Pushing them forward without any more conversation, they all were herded into the den where they finally saw why there was no resistance to their entrance.

“
Good evening gentlemen, please come in and join the party,” Ray Lockhart greeted them.

Taking in the room they did as they were told, everyone anxiously wanting to know who this man was and just what exactly was going on.

34

Tariq’s eyes found Kaitlyn’s looking deeply into them and seeing that she was calm and fine. He turned his attention to Ian, finding the man’s eyes burrowing into his own, the hatred plainly etched on his face. The rest of the men in the room were a mystery to him. He saw the man standing on Ian’s right and did a double take.
They’ve got to be related,
Tariq thought of Jalen. He took in the men holding them all captive, trying to decide what branch of the government they belonged too and how long everyone in this room was going to spend in jail.

“
Gentlemen,” Nero began, garnering everyone’s attention. “We have some business that needs to be addressed,” he continued, his tone and demeanor never changing. “It does not have to take long and you can all be on your way in a matter of moments, as long as everyone pays attention and gets it right the first time.”

Mook frowned slightly, casting Tariq a sideways glance as did Shells. Tariq simply remained mute waiting on the man to speak again. Ian put his arm around Kaitlyn’s waist and pulled her closer to him, smiling at Tariq. Kaitlyn frowned slightly but didn’t otherwise react.

“No doubt you are all wondering why you’re here,” Nero continued to speak as Ramell and Jacoury regarded Ray Lockhart.

Here was a specter from their past they never expected to cross paths with again. Ramell had to admit in his heart the man being here worried the hell out of him. Ray was a heavy hitter and when he showed up things were going to go really badly. He only prayed the man wasn’t here to have them all killed. Jacoury watched Ray Lockhart hatefully, the entire Necie and Brent fiasco flashing vividly in his mind. The deception of the child she passed off as his own, her leaving him, Brent and his father’s role in destroying their marriage.
What the fuck does he want now,
Jacoury thought behind the calm exterior he was fighting to keep in place.

“
My employer will now explain everything to you,” Nero began again. “You will remain quiet and show him respect until he has finished speaking,” he went on. “Then if he so desires, he will answer any questions you may have.”

Finishing his speech Nero, turned to Ray and bowed slightly. The man never rose from his chair, simply crossing his arms and legs, and began addressing the men gathered in the room.

*****

“First of all, for everyone else except Ramell and Jacoury,” he began. “My name is Ray Lockhart,” he told them. “You’re all here tonight because of a mutual friend and my love and loyalty to him,” Ray told them cryptically.

Everyone frowned in confusion as he remained quiet a few moments more before beginning again.

“
Top, Ice,” Ray began, addressing the two men exclusively. “Mark Autry is not going to prison because you two were sloppy,” he told them, shedding light on the friend he was here to protect.

Mark Autry owned a large marketing firm in Atlanta, as well as several small independent banks. They used him to launder millions of dollars in illegal tender out of the country. Ray saw the questions in their face and sighed lightly.

“
This is Agent Kai Colbert, D.E.A.,” he told them as Kai stepped forward and Ray gave him the floor.

“
In approximately 40 mintues the D.E.A. is going to raid each of your homes, businesses, and safehouses in Atlanta and Florida,” he addressed Tariq and Ian. “They will find nothing out of the ordinary, but they will shut the businesses down on the suspicion of illegal activity until a thorough investigation has been concluded, which could take years,” Kai informed them.

Tariq was blown. Who the hell was Ray Lockhart that he had D.E.A. in his pocket? This guy was no joke.

“
Now, gentlemen,” Ray began again as Kai stepped back. “I have gathered, at great expense I might add, all the documentation that was collected on your various groups by Victor Tripp and Shanise Tedrick, FBI,” Ray told them. “I’ve arranged a change in blame for the outcome of the case, which is unfolding at their headquarters right now, as we speak,” he said, taking a quick break and asking for water.

Kai quickly retrieved his request and Ray began again. “You gentlemen are done here in Atlanta, Miami, and Tampa,” he said simply. “You will leave tonight and go wherever you like, except Kansas City and Overton Park,” he iterated. “In exchange, these files will never surface and none of you will face criminal prosecution for the myriad of crimes you’re responsible for, as well as those your respective partners are responsible for,” Ray told them eloquently. “If however any one of you gentlemen finds this agreement to be unfair, please let me know now and we’ll settle that.”

No one spoke and Ray grunted his approval. “You gentlemen now have 30 minutes,” he began again before looking at Kaitlyn, and holding her stare. Sighing deeply once again, Ray rose and walked over to her.

“
Its time for your choice,” he told her simply. “If they stay here to fight over you, everyone’s life will be over as they know it,” Ray continued as Ian gave him a hateful glare.

“
Choose now,” Ray finished, pulling her away from Ian and standing her in the middle of the two groups of men, directly in front of Tariq and Ian.

Kaitlyn wasted no time walking to her husband and embracing him.

“
KiKi, you don’t have to do this,” Ian told her, angry that she hadn’t chosen him.

“
Let it go Ice, seriously,” Tariq threw back angrily.

“
Fuck you Tariq, she’s only over there because she’s afraid to hurt you,” Ian told him.

Kaitlyn finally released Tariq, turning to Ian and addressing him.

“
Ice, I love Tariq with my whole heart,” she told him calmly. “I always have, but hell you knew that,” Kaitlyn went on, seeing the hurt and disbelief in Ian’s eyes. “You did everything you could to keep us apart, even trying to kill him,” she added as Ian finally fired back wanting to show her the real Tariq.

*****

“He’s no fuckin’ saint KiKi,” Ian growled. “Believe that shit. Ask me where the hell I was all these years,” he taunted.

Tariq began to become slightly uncomfortable. He wasn’t sure how Kaitlyn would take the information Ian was intent on giving her.

“
Where Ice,” she threw out tiredly.

Ian told her about Tariq drugging him and having him committed to an insane asylum for years.

“
Do you remember the night of your breakdown KiKi,” Ice began again as Tariq told him to give it up. “She’s made her choice, man up and live with it,” Tariq growled as Ray continued to watch, slightly amused, directing his men to keep the odds even.

“
You scared now, scared of her knowing the real you,” Ian taunted.

“
What about my breakdown,” Kaitlyn asked, her curiosity piqued.

Ian told her about the hotel, about her not being herself and him trying to take care of her.

“
He found us together,” Ian lied. “He brought an execution squad,” he added to the lie as Kaitlyn turned and looked into Tariq’s eyes.

“
Is that true,” she asked softly.

He sighed lightly and told her only partially.

“
Baby, you were on the verge of total breakdown,” Tariq explained patiently. “Ice drugged you, he put it in your crown,” he told her as Kaitlyn nodded vaguely remembering that.

“
He made you shoot me KiKi,” Ice told her as she spun around again, eyes wide, looking at Ian.

“
What,” she asked, now at a total loss.

“
No baby,” Tariq told her as she turned again and regarded him. “You shot Ice as he lunged at you, because you thought he was Carlo,” he finally told her truthfully as the tears came to her eyes and she turned to Ian again.

“So you’re still lying to me,” Kaitlyn told him as Ian opened his mouth to speak and she cut him off. “Still telling me half truths and trying to manipulate me,” she went on the hurt coming full circle. “Ice, I’m gone, I’m done, there is nothing left inside me for you anymore, nothing,” Kaitlyn told him, turning her back a final time and walking back to Tariq, who took her into his arms and held her.

Ian shut down when she turned away from him. His emotions went cold and he felt nothing. Even looking at her now, he told himself he wanted to kill her. Kaitlyn’s rejection had destroyed him. Ray saw the change in his eyes and went to where he stood, regarding him.

“
Even when we can’t have what we want most in the world, we find a way to replace it,” Ray told Ian calmly. “I’ve heard a lot of things about you Ice,” he continued. “Perhaps we should talk further,” he added as Ian thought about his statements and told him maybe they should.

Turning around, Ray’s eyes found Jacoury’s. “Here we are yet again Mr. Slaughter,” Ray began. “Let this be the last time I find myself bailing you out of trouble,” he told him and turned away without awaiting reply.

“So Gentlemen, do we have a deal or not,” Ray asked as Kai announced they had 18 minutes.

“
We’re gone,” Tariq said calmly as Ray grunted his acknowledgement.

He ordered his men to escort Tariq, Mook, Shells, Jaron, Ramell and Jacoury from the house to the trucks outside. The men were shocked to see all the women already there waiting for them.