Trapping the Gazelle

Chapter 9

Kiera felt the bed move slightly as someone slipped under the blankets. Kiera glanced over her shoulder with sleepy eyes and saw Ryan. Laying her head back on the pillow, she felt Ryan press himself against her. She moaned softly as Ryan placed his lips over her earlobe and bit down on it gently.

His lips sucked gently at the earlobe and Kiera shivered with pleasure. She felt his hand slide across her side and down her pajama shorts and between her legs. Kiera gasped in pleasure as his finger ran along her sensitive spot.

"Ryan what are you doing?" Kiera asked as she slowly woke up.

"I want you." Ryan breathed into her ear as he stopped sucking on her earlobe and began kissing the nape of her neck. While his fingers moved slowly between her legs.

Kiera felt her body responding to his caresses as her hips moved to the motion of his fingers. Suddenly Ryan pulled is hand out of her shorts. He curled his fingers around her shorts and pulled them down quickly with her panties over her hips and bottom.

Kiera tried to roll over onto her back, but Ryan gently pushed her onto her stomach. She looked over her shoulder and saw him move between her legs. Kiera gently bit her lower lip and moaned into the pillow as Ryan thrust himself into her hard. Kiera heard the sound of his hips smack against her bottom as he pulled out and thrust hard into her again.

"This reminds me of the first time in your bedroom." Ryan whispered into her ear as he ground his hips against her bottom, pushing himself deeper into her.

"Mm," Kiera moaned into her pillow and pushed back against his hips. She smiled as she heard him groan.

Ryan pulled out halfway and then pushed back into her as he pressed his whole body against hers. He kissed the middle of her back and shoulders. Kiera shivered with pleasure as each kiss set her body on fire.

'He is really excited.' Kiera thought and gasped loudly as Ryan pulled out and penetrated her deeply. After a few more thrust, Kiera lifted her head.

"I want to be on my back." Kiera breathed out.

Ryan slid out of her and Kiera rolled over, spreading her legs with her knees bend. Ryan plunged back into her, pressing his full weight on her and lacing his fingers through hers. Kiera kissed him hard and wrapped her legs around the back of his legs, urging him to go deeper.

As Ryan moved in and out of her, Kiera felt her pleasure rising in her. She knew Ryan could feel it too. He moved his body a bit higher so he rubbed the entire length against her sensitive spot. Kiera stopped kissing him and cried out as her climax rushed through her body. She arched her back and felt the electric tingles of pleasure run over her body.

She felt Ryan's strokes become shorter and faster as he buried his face into her copper colored hair. Kiera moved her hips against him as her orgasm still flooded her body. Ryan groaned loudly and plunged himself deep into her. His fingers tightened around hers, his body tensed as his throbbing organ climaxed deep within her. Kiera tightened her legs around him, holding him against her as they both breathed heavily.

After a moment, Kiera felt Ryan relax and she loosened her legs. He loosened his fingers from hers, slowly pulled out of her and rolled onto his back. Kiera stared at the ceiling thinking about the amazing s*x they just had.

"What got into you?" Kiera asked turning her head to look at him.

Ryan turned his head to look at her, "Memories of our first time together." Ryan smiled and then ran his hand along her lower stomach.

"That was wow." Kiera replied and purred lightly as his hand slipped between her legs and lightly stroked her.

"Wow is right." Ryan repeated and smiled.

Ryan moved his hand as Kiera sat up and climbed out of bed. She walked into the bathroom to clean up. Once finished she turned and jumped lightly in surprise. Ryan stood before her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her deeply. Kiera tilted her head, kissed him back and pressed her body against his.

After the kiss, Ryan lightly smacked Kiera on the bottom, causing her to jump and squeal in delight. She saw him chuckle as he loosened his arms and walked towards the shower. Kiera smiled and walked out of the bathroom. She heard the water turn on as she found her pajama bottoms and panties.

After putting on her bottoms, she climbed into bed, pulled the covers of her and laid her head on the pillow. She glanced at the clock with drowsy eyes and was surprised to see the time as her eyes closed.

'2o'clock in the morning,' Kiera thought with surprise, 'What were they talking about?'

She opened her eyes as Ryan climbed into bed. He pulled the covers over himself and wrapped an arm around Kiera. He moved close to her, pressing his chest against her back. Kiera snugged her back against him.

"Good night, love." Ryan said kissing the back of her head.

"Good night, love." Kiera repeated in a drowsy voice.

Kiera slowly opened her eyes as sunlight filtered into the room between the curtains. She noticed she was lying on Ryan's chest. She closed her eyes from a moment listening to the slow rhythm of his heartbeat. The steady beat started to lull Kiera back to sleep. She blinked her eyes to wake herself back up.

Glancing up, she noticed Ryan was still asleep. She quietly slipped out of bed as not to wake him. Once out of bed, Kiera found her luggage and opened it. She found her running clothes for cold weather and dressed quietly. Blowing him a kiss, she left the room.

She walked downstairs to find the house quiet at this hour. Walking into the kitchen, Kiera grabbed a water bottle and filled it with water from the refrigerator. Taking a sip of water, Kiera took out a yogurt and ate while standing. Then she walked towards the front door and opened the door to see a young man in military fatigues standing next to the door.

The young man glanced up and said, "Good morning Ma'am."

"Good morning..." Kiera paused to look at his name on his uniform.

"Private Plummer, Ma'am." The Marine answered her question.

"Good morning Private Plummer." Kiera repeated with a smile.

"Is there something I can help you with Ma'am." Private Plummer asked politely.

'You could stop calling me Ma'am.' Kiera thought, but knew it was a pointless request.

"No, I'm going for a jog along the property." Kiera said instead.

"I will radio ahead to alert the guards posted along the perimeter." Plummer said grabbing hold of his radio mic.

"Is that really necessary?" Kiera asked.

"Sorry Ma'am," The Marine said, "It is operating procedures for people on the property."

"Okay," Kiera sighed putting in her earbuds and scrolling through the playlist to find her running songs. She saw the Marine mouth something into the radio, but could not hear it as her music started with Imagine Dragons. Walking towards the familiar running path, Kiera stretched and warmed up her muscles in the cool morning air.

Inhaling deeply, Kiera stepped into a light jog along the dirt path. The jog brought back memories of her youth. When they moved to the ranch, Kiera would walk this path. The path took her along the entire property. When she became older and entered middle school she when from walking to running along the path before and after school. She remembered how Ryan would join her. Sometimes she would ignore him because this was her quiet time away from the world.

Ryan did not give up on her. He would run alongside her. Near the end of her middle school years, Kiera joined the track team, but was dishearten by it. She had to run on an oval track. Even though she easily placed second or first, she felt track was not for her.

Ryan encouraged her to try out for the cross country team. She instantly fell in love with cross country running. She felt free and could glide across the open landscape. She felt, well like a Gazelle. Kiera smiled at the memory of her youthful years of running.

She felt her body warm up in the cool misty morning as she jogged along the six mile path. The path offered a spectacular view of the landscape, only the occasional Marine guard post marred the view. The Marines posted their waved to her and she waved back. Kiera also noticed a military Humvee following her a mile back or so.

Kiera rounded the bend and saw some of the deer that lived in the preserve. They fed on the grass as Kiera jogged by. The sun cleared the peak of the hills as Kiera made her way back to the ranch. Her knee felt sore from the uneven dirt path, but it at least it did not hurt.

Walking the last half mile, Kiera drank some of the water from the bottle. As she came up to the front door, she noticed that a different guard.

"Good morning Ma'am." The new marine greeted her, "Did you have a good run this morning."

"Good morning Hanson." She said seeing his name, "It was a good morning for a run."

"Very good Ma'am," Hanson replied, "Enjoy the rest of your day."

"You too," Kiera responded.

Hanson opened the front door for her and Kiera said thank you as she walked in and wiped the sweat from her forehead. Her stomach growled in protest, as she smelled eggs cooking. Making her way to the kitchen, she saw Ryan sitting at the table wearing his shorts and a T-shirt with a rock band graphic on the front. Her father was cooking breakfast and her mom was pulling out plates.

"Good morning everyone," Kiera announced cheerfully, "Is that breakfast I smell, I'm famished." She walked over to the coffee pot and poured herself a cup.

"Did you have a good run?" Ryan asked as Kiera eased herself down into a chair and slowly stretched out her left leg.

"I jogged and took it easy, but yes it felt great." Kiera replied, taking a sip of her coffee, "Did you sleep well." She smirked.

"I slept very well." Ryan replied with his own smirk, "How does your knee feel?"

"A bit sore, but that is all." Kiera answered.

Kiera noticed Ryan relax as she explained about the soreness in her knee. She really wished he would not baby her, but she knew him all too well. Her mom placed plates and forks around the table. James dished out the eggs, toast and bacon. Kiera dug into her food, she felt hungry from the jog.

"Well someone is really hungry." James chuckled.

"I am really famished." Kiera said after swallowing some eggs.

"It is either that or my eggs are good." James said laughing at his own joke.

"Ha ha," Kiera mocked, "You are really funny da. By the way there are a lot of Marines guarding this area." Kiera inquired.

"I believe Captain Johansson said there are two platoons attached to this location." James answered taking a sip of coffee. "That would make it twenty eight Marines guarding the ranch. They work in twelve hour shifts."

"You two must have one important project." Kiera said with a low whistle.

"Yes it is. The United States Government wanted to make sure the bacterium does not fall into the wrong hands." Fiona answered.

"And with that, we need to get back to work, dear." James said standing up, "You two enjoy yourselves and we will see you tonight."

"Is my jeep still in the garage?" Kiera asked hopefully.

"All ready to go, I have Jim from downtown service it every now and then." James replied.

"Great." Kiera said and James kissed her on the cheek before he left following Fiona out of the kitchen.

"It looks like you slept well." Ryan said after her parents left.

"After your little fun last night, I slept very well." Kiera said smiling. "What shall we do today?"

"I thought we could go to FundTek for the day. I have some business that needs my attention." Ryan answered.

"I thought we were on vacation, Ryan." Kiera said with a pout.

"Just one thing and then we can do whatever you want." Ryan promised.

"I'm going to hold you to that, Mister Westbrook." Kiera said waving a finger at him, "Now I need a shower." Kiera finished her coffee.

"Yes you do, dear." Ryan laughed.

FundTek, located in the downtown San Francisco was an amazing building. Located along the harbor, the building blended in with the old warehouses on the wharf. Ryan's parents wanted to ensure that the harbor maintained its charm. They decided to renovate several warehouses and convert them into the building that stood before Kiera today.

Ryan parked the jeep in the parking spot for the president. He stepped out wearing a dark blue suit. Kiera climbed out of the jeep, smoothed out her navy blue knee length skirt and adjusted the white silk top.

Ryan held out his hand and Kiera took it. They walked up to the main entrance to the building and walked in. Walking into the lobby, the security let them pass by as Ryan shook hands with the guards. He then steered Kiera down a small hallway to a private elevator. Kiera looked around in amazement, how the building could look like a group of six story warehouses, but inside looked nothing like a warehouse. It had a fountain in the center of the lobby and pictures on the walls of the company's success stories. Plants were scattered throughout the lobby as well.

Kiera raised her eyebrow as Ryan pushed the button for up on the elevator.

"Perks of being the president," Ryan shrugged and smirked. He placed his hand on her lower back and led her into the elevator when it opened.

"Must be," Kiera said smiling.

Once the elevator reached the top floor and opened. Kiera and Ryan stepped out. Kiera eyes widen and she let out a low whistle at the view. The elevator had opened into the president's office. Glass panels completely replaced the back wall, offering a spectacular view of the harbor.

"Good morning, Mister Westbrook," Kiera heard a woman and turned to see a woman in her mid-thirties peeking in from a door to their right.

"Good morning, Tiffany." Ryan acknowledged the woman, "I would like to introduce you to my fiancée Kiera." Ryan continued, "Kiera this is the Vice President Fundtek."

"Yes Ryan we all know who Kiera is." Tiffany laughed and Kiera got the impression that this was a private joke in the building. "He is always talking about you, Kiera." Kiera noticed that Tiffany felt a bit embarrassed by the inside joke.

"He never told me that." Kiera said smiling and shaking hands with Tiffany.

"Oh don't get me started. Frankly he sounds like a little puppy dog every time he talks about you." Tiffany giggled.

"If you are done Tiffany," Ryan coughed. "Please tell the board members to meet me in the conference room at Eleven o'clock."

"Your secretary has already alerted the board. Shall I have her bring anything to drinks?" Tiffany suggested.

"Please have her bring in two coffees." Ryan answered, "Thank you Tiffany."

"My pleasure Ryan," Tiffany said and walked out of the room.

"Your father loved to decorate." Kiera said walking around the room when Tiffany left. The overly large room furnished with two chairs sitting in front of a huge oak desk. Behind the desk was the view of the harbor. Against one wall was a large four-person couch with a coffee table. A long counter lined the other wall with books and other Knick-knacks.

"My dad did love his luxury." Ryan sighed flipping through some letters on his desk.

Kiera walked up to the desk and her heart skipped a beat. She saw a picture of them together after she had won first place in the high school national cross country meet. Then she saw another one of them hiking through the canyon.

"My professional opinion is that you have an unhealthy obsession with me." Kiera suggested with a raised eyebrow.

"Well I am obsessed." Ryan replied, tossing the letters on the desk, then pulling Kiera into an embrace, and kissed her. She felt his hand slide down her back and cup her bottom. Kiera moaned lightly as they kissed. She felt his hardness pressing against her as they kissed.

"You're coffee is ready, Sir." A person interrupted.

Ryan and Kiera looked up to see another woman standing at the door with a tray. She looked uncomfortable standing at the door.

"Thank you Jessica, you can place the tray on the table." Ryan said politely as he removed his arms from around Kiera. Kiera felt a bit disappointed at the interruption.

"Yes Sir," Jessica walked over and placed the tray on the coffee table. "Will there be anything else Sir."

"No thank you Jessica." Ryan replied.

"Very good Sir," Jessica said with a small bow and left the room.

"Okay, before I get carried away and take you on my desk. We need to talk about today's meeting with the board of directors." Ryan explained as he brought a folder over to the coffee table, "I'm going to tell the board that you are going to have equal say on the operation of FundTek. My shares will be passed over to you in the event something happens to me and you will become President of Fundtek."

"Do we really need to talk about something happening to you?" Kiera said with a feeling of foreboding. She poured coffee and handed one to Ryan.

"It is just a pre-cautionary measure." Ryan said in a reassuring tone.

"If that is what you think is best." Kiera said in agreement.

"Tiffany and I do agree it is the best way to proceed." Ryan added, "The lawyers have written up all the documents. We just need the board's approval." Ryan opened the folder to show Kiera the papers.

"What if they don't agree to the terms?" Kiera asked.

"We will cross that hurdle when we get to it, but I don't think we will have any problems." Ryan answered.

"Okay, but I have one condition of my own." Kiera said.

"What is it?" Ryan asked.

"That nothing happens to you where I will have to take over as president." Kiera smiled and then leaned over and kissed Ryan.

"I accept those terms." Ryan said as he stopped kissing Kiera long enough to say that and then kissed her back.

True to Ryan's prediction, the board agreed to the terms with the exception that Kiera take over a president in the event of something unfortunate happening to Ryan. The board did agree to assigning her as president pre-temp, until a suitable president took her place. Kiera would have a say in who would take over as president and she would help as a board member.

After all the terms agreed upon and Kiera signed the documents, the board toasted the two of them on their engagement. Everyone cheered and flukes of champagne passed around the conference room. The room had a happy, excited air to it.

"Well that when better than I expected." Ryan let out a long sigh of relief.

"You really know how to persuade people, Mister Westbrook." Kiera said with a wink.