Radclyffe - Honor Under Siege

eyes while surveying her ful breasts and curvaceous hips. His penis

lengthened, reminding him that it had been some time since hed

satisfied his needs. He made a mental note to take care of that, then

looked away, dismissing her from his thoughts. “Why do you think

your operative is ignoring your direct order?

“Because shes one of our best, the man snapped. Then, as if

regret ing his outburst, he added in a conciliatory tone, “The leak came

too soon after her report to me for her not to be suspicious, but I didnt

have a choice. If Special Forces hadnt moved on the compound so

quickly, I might have been able to find another way to warn you, but

Robertss team was far more ef ective than we anticipated. I didnt have

time for a cover story, and I didnt think youd enjoy captivity.

“Its never wise to underestimate the enemy, Matheson said mildly,

spearing a fluf y mound of egg. “Its unfortunate that eliminating her wil

cost us an inside link to several of our primary targets, but the longer

she stays alive, the greater the likelihood youl be compromised.

“Ive warned her shes in danger, but she wont agree to a

meet. “Youre not using the right enticement. “What do you

suggest?

Matheson told him, disconnected, and punched in another number.

“He has forty-eight hours to take care of his mess, then well

clean house ourselves, starting with him.

“Yes sir. Its a pleasure to serve you,

sir.

* * * * *

“Valerie? Diane called urgently in the dark. The bed beside

her was warm, but empty. The nightmare of the past few

weeks instantly closed in around her, and she felt as if

she were

smothering. Bolting upright, she gasped, “Oh

God.

“Im here. Valerie hurried to the side of the bed and pul ed

Diane into her arms. “I found some clothes Id left here last

month, and I was trying not to wake you while I dressed.

“Where

are

you

going?

“A briefing with Cameron.

Diane held her tightly, running her hands over Valeries back.

She wore only a snug tank top and panties. “Youre cold. Go

finish dressing.

Valerie pulled the covers back and slid underneath. “I

frightened you. Im sorry.

Diane shook her head. “Just for a second. I wish you didnt have

to go.

“Ill be back. Valerie stretched out above Diane and kissed

her throat. “I wouldnt leave now except I might be able to help.

“You wont do anything foolish, will you?

Valerie laughed softly. “There are times I think my whole

life might have been foolish.

“No, Diane said with certainty. She feathered her fingers

through the short hair at the base of Valeries neck. “Youre

the most remarkable woman Ive ever met.

“Diane, Valerie murmured, kissing her deeply. When

Diane tightened her hold and strained beneath her, wrapping

both legs

around the back of Valeries thighs, Valerie immersed herself in

the heat pouring off Dianes body. Dianes passion was like

nothing shed ever felt. The fire burned effortlessly, searing into

those dark, barren places where shed learned to hide her feelings,

not realizing that eventual y that which was buried, died.

Desperate not to lose the connection, Valerie tightened her grip

on Dianes upper arms, digging her fingers into the firm,

pliable flesh. When Diane moaned, she instantly pul ed away.

“Im sorry. I didnt mean

“No. More. Diane dragged Valeries head back down, her fingers

twisting through Valeries hair. She pressed her mouth to Valeries ear.

“You cant hurt me. Not by touching me. Im dying to have you inside

me.

Valerie sobbed out a cry of need and wonder. She pushed herself down

until her face was pressed to Dianes stomach, then she cupped Dianes

breast with one hand and fil ed her with the other. She squeezed and rol

ed Dianes nipple as she pushed into her, higher and deeper, thrust after

thrust.

“God, Diane gasped, arching frantical y to meet each stroke. “I dont

want to come but youre going to make me.

“Yes, Valerie whispered urgently. She kissed her way lower, gliding her

tongue over soft skin and trembling muscles and into the fragrant heat.

She hummed as her lips found Dianes clitoris and she licked lightly.

“Oh no, Diane pleaded. “Dont make me come so soon.

“I want you, Valerie whispered, before sucking her even more firmly.

Diane gripped the sheets and pushed down hard around Valeries fingers

as her clitoris swel ed to fil Valeries mouth. “So good, so wonderful, so

oh, oh Im

Valerie watched Dianes face reflect the pleasure that rippled around her

fingers and pulsed between her lips, and thought shed never seen anyone

as beautiful.

She didnt stop caressing her, inside and out, until Diane murmured a

weak protest and twisted away.

“Love, Diane whispered. “I wont be able to walk today if you

dont stop.

Tenderly, Valerie placed a delicate kiss at the apex of Dianes

sex, then rested her cheek in the hol ow adjacent to her

hipbone. She continued to fondle her breast, smiling as Dianes

mouth curved in obvious enjoyment. “Thats what you say , but

thats not what your body is tel ing me.

“My body is greedy. Diane gazed down through heavy

lidded eyes. “Insatiable, in fact, for you.

“Real y? Valerie kissed low on Dianes bel y, then nuzzled her

face a little lower. “I can handle that.

“Oh, I know you can. Take your clothes off and come up

here first, Diane murmured. “I want you, too.

Valerie shed her tank and panties and slid into Dianes

embrace, easing her swollen center against Dianes leg. She

kissed her lingeringly, slowly rocking against her. “I only have a

minute.

“Can you come this way?

“I think so, if you help

me. “Anything.

“Play with my breasts, Valerie said thickly, already sliding

faster up and down Dianes thigh.

“Youre so wet. So beautiful. Diane pulled on Valeries

nipples.

“Does it feel good, darling? Rubbing against me like that?

Getting me all wet? Will you come for me?

“Oh, yes. Im almostalmost, Valerie gasped. “Kiss me. Kiss

meoh god, Im so close.

“Soon, Diane breathed, capturing Valeries mouth and

squeezing her breasts rhythmical y. As Valeries motions grew

more frantic, Diane plunged her tongue deeper, matching

Valeries frenzied thrusts. Sensing Valerie struggling to orgasm,

Diane drove her hips up and forced her leg more tightly

against Valeries clitoris. “Harder, darling. Press yourself har

“Im going to come. Valeries head fell back, her eyes wide

and fixed on Dianes. “God, I love you.

“I love you, Diane cried.

Shuddering, Valerie spilled onto Dianes welcoming body

and col apsed into her arms.

* * * * *

With several minutes to spare before the briefing, Valerie

knocked on the door to the guesthouse. Savard answered.

“Hey, Savard said, holding the door wide. “You missed a

good show at Mathesons compound a couple of weeks ago.

“So I hear. Valerie stepped inside but hesitated before going

any further. “Im sorry I didnt make it.

“Yeah, me too. Savard glanced toward the adjoining room

where

Cam and Felicia waited. “It could have been any of us in

your spot. Im glad it wasnt me.

“I appreciate that. Valerie grasped Savards arm. “Listen. Cam

told me about what happened in Boston. I owe you for taking

care of Diane.

“No you dont, Savard said dismissively. “But if you real y feel