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Authors: Ingrid Monique

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Chapter 16
Kelee woke to find Sean still sleeping beside her. She had thought he'd have left, but he was still here with her. She watched him sleep for a while. He looked so at peace. She studied him, knowing it would be hard when she left St. Pala. She was going to miss him, but she would enjoy every moment with him.
Sean's eyes slowly opened; she smiled at him; he reached for her, pulling her on top of him. Their lips met in a heated kiss that left her hungry and wanting more. She wrapped her arms around him, rubbing her pelvis against his hardening sex. His hands gripped her rear, pressing her hard against him. She trailed kisses down his chest and across his stomach; she pulled back and took his sex in her hands, caressing him. He closed his eyes and moaned her name. Reaching for a condom, she luxuriously put it on him, enjoying the pleasure she was giving him. She saddled him and exhaled as she took him inside her, falling onto his chest, moaning his name. He grasped her hips, lifting and lowering her on him. In one fluid movement Sean had her on her back and was moving hard and fast against her. She held on to him, moaning his name as they both found the ultimate release together.
 
 
Kelee must have dozed off because when she woke, Sean was gone. For a moment she was disappointed, but smiled as she remembered their night and morning together. She got up, took a shower and went downstairs for something to eat.
Kris was sitting on a chair, smoking in the backyard. He gave her a nod and a smile, enjoying his cigarette.
Kelee made a large cheese omelet with toast. She was pouring coffee when Sean walked into the kitchen looking refreshed. He was dressed in loose slacks and a white undershirt. He smiled at Kelee, moved over to her and pulled her into his arms, kissing her. She returned his kiss, enjoying the minty taste of him.
“Mornin'.” He smiled, releasing her. She smiled up at him.
“Mornin'. Hungry?” she asked.
“Yeah, thanks,” he said and took the plate she offered with half of the large omelet and toast. It was good to have him here with her like this, but she also knew he'd be gone soon. His work was far from done. Yes, he had killed the dealer's brother, but what about the dealer?
“Are yu' goin' after this dealer?” she asked. Sean stopped eating and looked at her.
“I have to,” he said. The determination in his eyes scared her. She knew he was doing his job, and it scared the hell out of her.
“Is yu' work always this dangerous?”
“No,” he said. “I usually don't get this physically involved, but this case is different. The police haven't been able to get to Curve. That's why I was called in.”
“Oh.” She was afraid for him. She had thought dating a possessive cop was bad, but this was worse. Sean's work had put both of them in danger. She wasn't sure if she could really deal with it.
“It's goin' to be OK. I promise,” he reassured her, taking her hand. She looked into his eyes. She believed him, but she also wanted to get away from it all. It was a bit too much for her right now.
Kris entered the kitchen and Sean let go of her hand.
“Jack called,” Kris told Sean.
Sean got up from the table and went to make his call. Kelee started to clear the table. She knew he'd be gone again. She hated the fact that he had to go after Curve, but he had a job to do. A few minutes later Sean returned and from the look on his face she knew he'd be leaving.
“I have to go,” he announced, walking over to her. Kris had gone back outside.
“Be careful,” she said, holding back her tears. He walked over to her, taking her face in his hands and looking into her eyes.
“I promise, this will be over soon.” He kissed her long and hard. Kelee felt alone and scared as she watched him leave.
 
 
Tyce was a nervous wreck. Kurt was dead and he had to tell Mike. Mike had told him to take care of Kurt, but Kurt was hotheaded and reckless. Kurt was supposed to come in at the west docks and at the last minute had changed the location and fallen right into Sean's hands. Knowing Mike, he would want someone to pay for Kurt's death, and it wasn't going to be him. He had to deliver big and he knew exactly what he had to do to keep Mike from killing him for Kurt's death.
 
 
Back at his office Sean was informed that Mike was back in St. Pala. No one knew exactly where he was, but he was back on the island. Which meant he had come back sometime in the morning. This also meant that he knew of his brother's death. He was going to come after him with everything he had, but Sean was prepared for him.
Kelee was about to take a shower when the cell phone rang. She answered it, expecting to hear Sean's voice. She missed him terribly and was worried about him.
“Kelee?” Allan's panicked voice came over the phone. Instantly a cold chill ran through her.
“What happened?” Her voiced trembled in fear as both Lori and Sean flashed before her eyes.
“It's Lori,” Allan said.
“Oh, God, is she OK?”
“She was in an accident. I don't know how bad it is yet.”
“What kind of accident?”
“I don't know, I'm about an hour way from town,” Allan told her.
“Which hospital is she in?”
“Kings Hill. Is Sean with yu'?”
“No,” Kelee told him.
“Can yu' get to the hospital? I don't want her alone.”
“I'll be there; see yu' soon,” Kelee reassured him.
Kelee pulled out a pair of jeans, a T-shirt, and her flats and hurried downstairs. She found Kris watching TV.
“Yu' have to take me to the hospital! My sister was in an accident and she needs me,” she told him frantically.
“Sorry, I can't,” he told her. Kelee glared at him, boiling mad.
“Listen, my sister is pregnant and hurt and she needs me. I don't care what Sean told yu,' I'm goin' to that hospital. After I see that my sister is OK, yu' can bring me back here. My sister needs me, and yu' taking me right now!” she demanded.
Kris looked at her, torn.
“Please, I jus' need to make sure that she's OK. Please, she needs me.”
“I can take yu', but we can't stay too long,” Kris told her.
“Thank yu',” she told him, relieved.
The car Kris took her to the hospital in had tinted windows, added security no doubt. She noted that the drive took almost forty-five minutes. She also noted that the house was located in a country area with widespread farmlands.
The hospital Lori was at was uptown. It was a small private hospital with peach-tiled floors. The nurse told them what room Lori was in. Kelee and Kris took the elevator to the maternity ward on the third floor. Kelee rushed into the room. Kris stayed outside. Lori was lying in the bed, asleep. Kelee noted the bruise on her forehead. She rushed to Lori's side.
“Lori?”
Slowly Lori opened her eyes and smiled at her.
“Yu' OK?”
Lori smiled. “Yeah, I panicked. The baby isn't comin'.”
Kelee hugged and kissed her, relieved. “Thank God.”
“The doctor wants to monitor me for a few more hours before he sends me home.” Lori looked her over. “Are yu' OK? Is he treatin' yu' well?”
Kelee smiled. “Yes.”
“I'm surprise he let yu' out of his sight.”
“He doesn't know. I convinced Kris, the guy who's watchin' me, to bring me to see yu'.”
“Sorry I scared yu'.” Lori pushed herself up into a better sitting position. Kelee adjusted her pillows for her.
“I'm just happy yu' OK. Did Allan get to yu'?”
“Yes, he's not far away.” Lori sighed, tired.
“How did yu' get into an accident?”
“My fault. I backed out into this guy's car.”
“Is the guy OK?”
“Yeah, thank God. Allan's gonna be so mad at me. He doesn't want me to drive, yu' know.”
“No, he won't,” Kelee told her with a reassuring smile. “He'll be happy yu' OK.”
Kelee recalled Allan telling her sister numerous times that she needed to have someone drive her in her state. Kelee felt guilty for not being there for her sister. Her whole reason for coming to St. Pala was to be with her. She had made a mistake and that was getting involved with Sean. It was starting to cost her. She was under lockdown and now her sister could have done serious damage to herself because she wasn't there for her.
“It really shouldn't be like this; getting involved with Sean is costing me too much.”
“It will be over soon,” Lori reassured her.
“Yu' right about that one,” a voice said behind them. Kelee recognized the voice and a shiver raced down her spine. She turned to see Tyce just behind Kris. Tyce shoved Kris into the room, closing the door behind him. Kelee's eyes fell to the gun Tyce had in his hand with the silencer attached.
“Oh, God!” Lori gasped.
“Not a sound,” Tyce warned. Kelee grasped her sister's hand. Fear gripped her, making her numb.
Kelee saw another gun at Tyce's waist. She recognized it as Kris's gun. Kelee gazed at Kris, who was looking at her. He had a look of dread on his face. This was not good. She shouldn't have let Kris bring her here. She had put them all in danger.
“I knew she'd bring yu' outta hidin'.” Tyce smiled, looking at her. Kelee looked at Lori, alarmed, then at Tyce.
“Yu' caused the accident?” she asked, angry. “Yu' could have killed her an' her unborn child, yu' ass!” Kelee was outraged.
“If I wanted her dead, she'd be dead an' that goes for yu,' too.” His deadly tone scared Kelee.
“What do yu' want?” Lori asked, afraid. He saw the fear in Lori's eyes and smiled.
“Her.” He smiled at Kelee with a smirk.
“No!” Lori cried, holding on to Kelee's hand tightly. Tyce pointed the gun at Lori.
“Yu' need to keep quiet!” He glared. Lori started to cry.
“It's OK,” Kelee reassured her sister.
“Let's go!” Tyce demanded.
Kelee looked at him, unable to move.
“Yu' don't come with me, I'll kill her,” he said and pointed the gun at Lori. Kelee felt her heart stop. She bent and kissed her sister's cheek.
“Tell Sean to come get me,” she whispered to Lori.
Suddenly Kris lunged at Tyce. There was a soft pop and Kris fell backwards. Lori covered her mouth, stifling her scream. Kelee felt like she would vomit when she saw the blood pouring from Kris's chest. She watched as Kris's eyes rolled back into his head and he went still. He'd killed Kris. Suddenly the seriousness of the situation hit her. Tyce would kill her, Lori, and her unborn child if she didn't do what he wanted. She couldn't let him harm Lori and her unborn child. Tyce pointed his gun back at Kelee.
“Now!” he demanded with a deadly look in his eyes.
Suddenly Allan's voice calling for Lori came from outside the door. Kelee wanted to call out to Allan, but she knew it would be a mistake. Tyce had a gun and he would use it.
“No, Allan,” she heard Lori cry. Kelee kept her eye fixed on the door. Quickly Tyce positioned himself behind the door.
“Please don't,” Kelee whispered and Tyce glared at her.
Allan came through the door in a hurry. Kelee shook her head no at him, but he didn't notice. Allan was totally focused on Lori.
Tyce shoved the door closed. Just before Allan could turn Tyce slammed the butt of the gun on the back of his head. Allan fell to the floor unconscious.

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