Page 57 of Sensual Nights

He looked at Jace. "Would you all like to hear this update?"

"Yes."

His eyes moved to Carley's. She was watching him and nodded.

He swallowed. "I'm going to put you on speaker so Carley, Jace, and Margo can also hear this."

"Sounds good. Hello, Carley, and welcome home."

She smiled. "Thanks."

Mitch continued. "So I wanted to update you on Layton Terry and Dustin Carter. As you already know, Layton Terry died as a result of gunshot wounds the day after the shooting. Dustin Carter healed from his wounds and was on his way to a military prison; I can't disclose which one, but that transport was attacked, and he was murdered."

Mason nodded. "No shit!"

Mitch responded. "They were involved in selling hundreds of military secrets to Russia, Iran, and China. In total, they'd amassed millions of dollars trading these secrets to the highest bidders. None of those countries would want them making deals and giving away their contacts. We don't know which country got to Carter, but we're looking into it."

Mason shook his head. "Were Terry and Carter military?"

"Yes."

Mason's eyes darted to Jace's. Jace's jaw tightened. "Traitors."

Mitch continued. "Yes. Traitors."

Mason swallowed. "Are there more of them?"

Mitch let out a long breath. "Ethan and his crew are looking into it. For security reasons, I'm not able to divulge more than this."

"Of course. We appreciate knowing Carley doesn't have to look over her shoulder anymore. Thank you for the update."

"You're welcome. Carley, I hope you return to one hundred percent in no time. Listen to Mason; he's a phenomenal doctor."

He looked into Carley's eyes, and she smiled. "I know. Thank you."

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Carley woke wrapped in the cocoon of Mason's arms. It felt so good to feel safe and comfortable. He'd taken care of her during her stay at the hospital. He dumbed down the doctor lingo for her, and step-by-step, he explained what to expect and why some of the therapies she had to do were important.

He'd been with her every day since she'd returned home a week ago. She'd gotten her stitches removed yesterday, and overall, she was feeling pretty good. She would be in therapy for three months in total. Her doctors, including Mason, felt she'd be able to graduate from therapy by that point. She practiced her breathing every day; Mason made sure of it.

She slowly rolled over to face him. When she turned, his eyes were open, and he stared into her eyes. A sleepy grin appeared on his face. "Morning."

"Morning," she replied, then kissed his lips softly.

"How do you feel this morning?"

She smiled. "Actually, pretty good."

A grin spread his lips and she couldn't look away if she wanted to. He was seriously that handsome. Especially with bed-tousled hair.

"How good?"

She chuckled. Her hand slid down his chest, across his abdomen, and down until his thick hard cock was in her hand. His eyes stared into hers as her hand smoothed up and down his length. Pre-cum formed at the tip, and she smoothed it over the sensitive head of his cock. His breathing increased in speed as she worked him. His eyes closed, and she knew he was completely immersed in the feelings of her touching him.

He slid his hand down her back to her butt. He squeezed a cheek, then pulled her leg up and over his hip.

She grinned, as they hadn't had sex like this yet. She loved all these firsts. She positioned his cock at her entrance, and he slowly pushed himself into her.

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