Their Love

Chapter15

Ryker POV

"That's going to take some damage control." Ali tells me.

I shrugged. "She got the point." I'm tired of that woman, she needs to disappear. "Anyway, I sent a message to our hacker to see what he could find out about Jacob. I paid 10k to have the information today by 2. I also had him look into the ex. i wanted all the information on him, and I want to know how Jacob knew about Maria."

Dante shakes his head. "He's right though, Rayna needs to know about her. I just want to wait till she knows us better before we tell her. We missed alot of red flags, but the woman still killed herself. I should have noticed something was so off with her. Rayna needs to know the dangers of this lifestyle. Some people can't handle it. It's literally my job to see what's not said."

Ali and I stop him at the same time as “Dante” and “Enough”. I continued “I will say this again and a hundred more times if needed. You are not to blame for Maria’s suicide. Nothing you did caused that. She was fine but she wasn’t the one. We all knew that. She knew that. We were very clear she was temporary when we signed the 3-month contract.” I paused, needing him to hear me. “She chose to end her own life because we would not make her official. We all missed the signs she was obsessed with you. I know she blamed you in the letter, but she was delusional. She needed professional help. Your last session may have been intense, but she had a safe word she should have used. And I know you would not have missed any signs during that it was too much. She was dangerously obsessed with you, and she was just another sub for us. She wanted to run off into the sunset with you and that letter blaming you was just to hurt you. We will all sit down when the time is right and tell her. You will not shoulder the blame for an unstable stalker killing herself.” I grabbed Dante’s shoulder. “All three of us missed the signs. We got lax in our observations.”

“The same things, in and out, started getting mundane. We should have pulled back instead. We were going through the motions without seeing around us. We got too comfortable, overlooked the obvious mental weakness of the woman. She was too fragile mentally to handle she wasn’t your permanent partner. That’s not your fault,” Ali added. “Rayna is nothing like Maria. She survived her ex, shitty family and jealous pricks with grace and made a life for herself. She’s a f*****g warrior. That’s the choice she made. She chose to fight, not to die.” We stared at each other for a minute until my phone dinged.

I looked and saw an attached file from Roman, our hacker.“He’s a mercenary. The mafia has used his services before when they can’t get to someone. Troubled kid, jail time,” I pause and whistle “, trained SWCC, trained in every form of combat; explosives, sharpshooter. He is a very dangerous man. His training, qualifications, net worth, favorite….food. Rare ribeye with blue cheese creamy sauce stuff. Can’t tell you all the mercenary jobs due to confidentiality and all that boring shit.” Weird- I think. Then I froze at the last sentence, reading it to the guys“ hacker- alias known as Roman, my guy, you could have just asked me, seeing as how we will be getting to know each other very well.” To say we’re shocked would be an understatement. I didn’t even know how to respond. I hear another ding. “ Rayna is napping now. It was a lot for her today. She always bounces back fast. When she wakes up, I’ll drive her to your home. I believe she will be happy with you three. Don’t prove me wrong.” I looked at the guys.

“He should have information on Ryan. Why is he still alive?” That’s my first question.

I grab my phone and call the number. Jacob answered on the first ring. "Sup?"

“What the f**k?” That’s all I can say. “Your on speaker. We have questions.”

“I’d change my mind about you quickly if you didn’t. I’ll save you time and you can fill in. Yes, I have investigated you all. I'm not going to let Rayna in any situation she won't be safe. Once she was offered a random position as a personal chef-for a chef- and a live-in position, I looked into all of you. The contract was sloppy and thrown together, so I know this was not in the cards before she walked in that office. The medical and NDA scream alternative motives. She’s sweet and takes people at her word and I can argue you fried her brain and took advantage of her attraction to you. It was obvious immediately y’all wanted to f**k her. It blows my mind how clueless she can be at times. It’s ridiculous really. She’s sexy as f**k. Everyone sees it. Hell, my girlfriend admitted to questioning her sexuality when she met Rayna.”

This guy is crazy and definitely gives off Deadpool vibes. “Back on point.”

“Yes, daddy” Dante looked so horrified. Ali busted out laughing. “Anyway, as soon as Rayna called me I started looking into you three. I was pissed she was spiraling thinking about Ryan. I figured the interview caused that. Just didn’t expect why. She worked so hard to move past everything and built a damn good life for herself. I’ll be damned if anyone comes in and hurts her or affects her career in anyway.” Rayna walked through the door, through everything on the table as soon as she walked in. -Self-defense training and cooking do wonders when she’s like that, by the way."

She wanted both of you then Ryan’s words came back to her, and she convinced herself she wasn’t good enough, sexy enough, experienced enough. You name it. She believes, since she couldn’t even keep Ryan happy, she won’t stand a chance with anyone as sexy as you all. Ryan has taken up her mind for two whole days. So, for the sake of her happiness, I decided to stay up and find out everything. FYI, Maria had some sealed files that were hell to open. I’m still trying to open the rest. b***h was crazy, f****d up and had friends in high places.

What the f**k is up with all the crazies lately? “Speaking of crazies, do something about that Carmen chick. If She comes at my girl, I’ll f**k up her life.

Ryker speaks up “she’s here. Broke through our security and got a membership. Causes issues with other members and is now stalking us. Her craziness is obvious. I made her cry earlier today, and she said we’d regret it.”

“ well f**k. I’ll handle that. Need a background.”

“No,” Dante tells him, “the member she offended wants to deal with her. His wife is holding a grudge.”

“Fine, but if Rayna is put in danger all bets are off”. We all agree with that. “So after all my investigation, I decided to see what happens. I think the three of you can make her happy and if you're moving her in its serious, and you want her as your s*x slave. While I understand the commitment that is, she does not. There is a pretty strong connection if, after 1 meeting, your move her into your home. Alistair confirmed my suspicions earlier. I had to be sure she wasn’t another 3month contract. She might be confused about her reaction to y’all but I know if she’s that turned on by an innocent touch she’s gonna have a hard time keeping her emotions separate.“

“I knew she would have a hard time with the physical part of the exam, but she needed to do it. Having strangers touch her is always hard. She is going to try and shut you all out now. She’s also certain the attraction is all one-sided “, he tells us with a laugh.

Ali and I look at each other “what?” How can she possibly think heat like that was one sided. “If that was one sided I think we’re gonna burn alive when we’re all involved.” I told them.

“Seeing Alistair and Rayna at the office earlier, I have you agree. Silly woman thinks people are just nice to be nice. She has no clue they’re trying to get into her tight-ass pants. OK, so let’s wrap this up for now. Rayna will be waking up soon. Questions?” He asked .

Dante doesn’t miss a beat “why is Ryan still alive?

“Rayna's bleeding heart.” He says grudgingly “She asked me to leave it be because her sister needed Ryan and her niece needed her father.” Dante’s phone dinged, and he showed us Jacob sent everything on Ryan and his family.

“Why did you take 15 thousand to investigate yourself? Not that money is a problem and we’d pay anything to protect Rayna. I’m just a little confused.” I told him.

“I did it for you.” Yep, definitely confused. I wait for more. "I donated it to a charity Rayna co-runs in your names. It supports assault victims and the children that were products of r**e. She gives r**e victims options whether they decide to keep the baby or not. She gives them a safe space. Man, woman, child, it doesn’t matter to her. She hires doctors and therapists. Helps them get their lives back together.” He paused as his voice cracked. “She told me everyone deserves their own knight in a leather jacket.” It’s clear she meant him, and it means a lot to him.

I break the tension “In the video I got, you went to say something and Rayna covered your mouth, embarrassed and told you to shut up. What were you gonna say?”

Jacob lets out a loud laugh “If Mr Dreamy wasn’t so jealous and was a better stalker you’d have that answer. Now you get to sit back and wait till she’s ready to tell you?”

“The steak comments?” I asked with a chuckle.

“ I told her, her new boss wanted to f**k her and she disagrees. I bet her a special steak dinner I’m right, and she will have multiple orgasms by the end of the week. Up your game, guys, she really doesn’t believe you want her.”

Dante laughs. “We can make that clear this week.”

“Jacob, where is my hot chocolate body wash and my s’mores shampoo and conditioner?” I hear her yell in the background.

“ In my bathroom, Lydia took it, said it smells like Christmas”. We heard her laugh and damn it’s perfect“ I’m taking the biggest risk ever with you three. Don’t make me regret it.” Then he hangs up.