Page 71 of Protected By The Green Berets

I was yanked out of Weaver’s burly arms and squeezed against Suave’s chest. “Haven’t seen you in forever, Z,” the man holding me rumbled.

You could guess how Suave got his nickname. The handsome man gave me a peck on the lips and before I could process what was happening we were bowled over.

There was a blur and pain exploded in my knees as I hit the dirt. “What the-”

“-fucking touch her!”

My jaw dropped as Keller swung a fist into Suave’s pretty face. He was sitting on Suave, looking like he was just getting started on pummeling him. I struggled to my feet and was about to try to pull him off when I was yanked back against a huge chest.

“Best to let him get it out of his system,” Alden said into my ear.

A shiver tracked over my body, causing my nipples to harden. Was I seriously turned on by this pointless display of violence? Keller growled at Suave again as the men began fighting in earnest and my pussy clenched. That answered that.

“Alright, fuck. Knock it off.” Brandon looked over at Alden. “Bro, get your cousin off him. I need him intact.”

Alden cocked his head. “Looks like he’s giving as good as he gets.”

I winced as Suave slipped past Keller’s guard and clocked him in the jaw. “Please,” I begged Alden.Seriously, before my ovaries explode.

The emotion rolling around inside me was confusing. I didn’t like seeing either of the men being hurt and yet watching Keller fight so viciously for me was awakening something within me that was darkly pleased by his reaction.

His eyes darkened. “Shouldn’t have fucking touched our woman if he didn’t want to get fucked up today.” Alden shrugged his massive shoulders, content to let it play out.

Rush and Torque came out of nowhere and helped Brando and Weaver separate the men. At least someone around here was thinking clearly, because it certainly wasn’t me…or Keller.

“We’ve known her longer than you,” Suave said, spitting blood onto the ground. He glared at my guys.

“Doesn’t matter. She’s ours,” Keller said, claiming me in front of the three men.

I cringed as warmth and hope consumed me. I still wasn’t sure how people would take the news that I was dating four men. I wanted us to be accepted. I watched my friends’ reactions. They all froze and looked between me and the four men now surrounding me.

“Yours?” Brandon asked.

“That’s right,” Alden told him.

Suave’s bloody smile split his face. “No shit? Well fuck, congratulations!”

My jaw dropped. They acted like four men claiming one woman wasn’t an oddity. The men all shook hands and I planted my hands on my hips and watched them with bemusement. Suave was smart enough not to grab me up in another hug. Not after the beating he’d just gotten for it. I was pretty sure it was the kiss that’d pissed Keller off.

Brandon looked at his watch and cursed. “Damn it, you made us late. Come on, Z.” He gave my men a wink. “Don’t worry. We’ll takegoodcare of her.”

This time Alden did hold Keller back as he tried to go after Brandon. “I thought you were the level headed one?” I asked him as I passed.

“No, that’s me,” Torque told me with a smirk. “Keller’s the kind who doesn’t share.”

I arched a brow at him. That was ridiculous since he shared me with the other three.

Rush added, “He doesn’t share with anyone outside our group.”

“Great. That’s going to be fun.”

“Behave, Princess,” Keller warned, his green eyes sparking as he watched me walk away with the other men.

None of my guys looked thrilled, but I was excited to be a part of this. After waiting for weeks, I was ready to get this over with. We walked into the little holding cell they had Roj in. Brandon, Weaver, and Suave were some of the best at what they did. They always managed to get what they needed from targets. I knew sometimes that included getting a little bloody when the person didn’t want to talk.

Roj’s head hung and he didn’t bother looking up when we walked in. I frowned and leaned back against the wall. He was handcuffed to a bar on the table in front of him.

As soon as Brandon spoke, I saw the man from the safehouse leech back into his body. Roj lifted his head with a devious smile.

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