Serpent's Kiss

The Agency: Serpent’s Kiss Michelle Hasker All rights reserved.

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The Agency: Serpent’s Kiss Michelle Hasker Agent John Macallister is so deep undercover he’s not sure who he is anymore. Fortunately the Agency has sent one of their best operatives to rescue him -- from himself. Only problem? She’s a giant anaconda. Sleeping with the man you’re guarding is a bad idea. Especially if you’re a snake shapeshifter pretending to be nothing more than a six-foot-long, yellow anaconda and you’re in love with the man you’re guarding. As if not being able to have sex with John isn’t bad enough, they’re in the middle of a drug dealer’s paradise and everyone wants him dead. Kim doesn’t know which is harder, keeping John alive or keeping her hands -- and her identity -- to herself.

Chapter One “Have you been introduced to my darling Nalini?” John Macallister slid his hand over the smooth scales of his beloved anaconda. Like a sign from the gods, she’d come to him and watched over him, protecting him these last few months when would-be upstarts tried to end his life prematurely. Her appearance only reinforced his determination to carry out his task. “Nalini?” Walt focused on the snake. “You speak of it as if it’s a human.” “Nalini is many things, Walt, but human is not a word I’d use to describe her.” Nalini’s tongue snaked out, testing the air. John had done thorough research on anacondas, and more specifically the yellow anaconda. Because she was native to South America, it really was no surprise to find her one morning in his room. His first thought had been to destroy her, but then he realized she wasn’t here to hurt him. When she made her first kill -- an assassin who’d crept into John’s room that same night -- he realized she was special and had given her a name and made her his pet. “It’s a snake.” Nalini tensed on his shoulders, and stared at Walt. Watching Walt’s eyes widen as the six-foot-long snake eyed him like he was dinner sent a thrill of pleasure through John. “She doesn’t take too kindly to being called an ‘it’.” “It’s a goddamned snake, John. Are you insane?” “Insane?” John laughed and studied the beautiful yellowish-brown and black scales on Nalini. He slid his hand over her smooth body again, the motion soothing his nerves and helping him stay focused. “You could call me insane, but you’d be wrong. I’m more sane than any of you in this room. Believe me when I say your death has been coming for a long time. You’ve stolen from me, Walt. You’ve bitten the hand that feeds you, and now you will know what it feels like to be betrayed by those you trust.”

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As always, Nalini knew what John wanted before he could command it. She slithered off him and made her way over the floor to Walt. His eyes widened, and he struggled to free himself from the guards restraining him. “Your struggle is futile.” John smiled and looked around the large room. “All the modern conveniences in the world can’t save you now, old man. This high-tech equipment was too tempting for you, wasn’t it? Did you really think you could kill me and assume responsibility for all of this?” John waved his hands, encompassing the room and all the men and items in it. One of the younger soldiers looked up from across the room, hesitating in packing the guns for shipment. John narrowed his eyes, but before he could speak, the soldier flinched and hastily resumed packing the crate. By the time he looked back at Walt, Nalini had wound her way around his upper body. When she sank her teeth into his shoulder Walt cried out in pain. “That’s payback for calling her an ‘it’.” John had stopped questioning her human characteristics long ago. “Oh, by the way, her bite isn’t venomous. You’ll be alive long enough to enjoy suffocating.” “You’re crazy, John! Crazy! Having a snake do your dirty work for you. Why don’t you kill me like a man?” Nalini’s jaws clamped tight. Blood poured from Walt’s shoulder as he struggled. “That’s right, Walt. Fight it. Fight her. Nalini likes it when they struggle, don’t you, beautiful?” John smiled at his pet as her body snuggled tight around Walt’s neck and upper body. Having a six-foot anaconda at your beck and call was pretty useful. “You’re a psychopath, John!” Nalini squeezed him even tighter, cutting off anything else the traitorous bastard would say. “You tried to kill me, Walt. You deserve much worse than this. Be glad I gave you a chance to defend yourself before I let Nalini have you. If she’d caught you before I did, we wouldn’t even be having this conversation.”

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John walked over to the table and leaned against it. He folded his arms and stared at Walt. He tapped his fingers against his shirtsleeves as his favorite song played in his mind. “Are your lungs clawing for a deep breath?” John glanced at his watch. “I give you eight minutes max before you go into cardiac arrest. What do you boys say?” “You’re usually dead-on, boss.” Glenn grinned. “He’s right. You’ve not been wrong yet,” Scott added. John smiled and tapped the face of his watch. “I bet you have a nasty headache, huh, Walt? Feeling nauseous? Think you’re gonna pass out? Your skin is turning such a pretty shade of red. You’re sweating a lot, but it won’t make Nalini’s grip loosen.” Walt’s body spasmed as he struggled to breathe. It was a losing fight, but nothing would stop his body from trying. The man’s face took on a blue tinge, and John glanced at his watch again, tapping the glass with his finger. “I love that shade of blue, Walt. It’s the same as the cafeteria walls.” Someone gagged, but John didn’t look away from his victim. The panic and desperation in the man’s face brought no pity from John. “Did you know that severe hypoxia can bring on seizures and even a coma? You’re lucky I’m letting you die this quickly. I could have bled you and put you in the cage with my wolves. That would have been more painful, but so messy to clean up after.” Nalini released Walt’s shoulder, and bit him closer to his neck. John chuckled and shook his head. “How like a woman. Did you know that Nalini can sense your body’s response to her? Right now you have an erection to beat all erections you’ve ever had. I bet you’ve never been so hard or needed release as badly as you do right now. In fact, Nalini’s bite feels more erotic than painful, doesn’t it, Walt? Are you going to come? Are you going to cream all over yourself before you pass out and die?” As if on cue, the man went limp. John sighed and looked at his watch. “Eight minutes, boss.”

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“Thank you, Scott.” John tapped his fingers against his thigh. “He would take all the fun out of this. Wait until he’s dead, then remove the body and clean up that blood. It ruins the mood I’m trying to create in here.” “You got it, boss.” Glenn saluted, Scott immediately following suit as John walked past them. He sang the words of “Another One Bites The Dust” softly as he entered the hallway. He trailed off when Nalini slithered through the door and wrapped around his thigh. He closed his eyes as she curled around him, her body rubbing against his cock, raising it to a state of instant alertness as she made her way to his shoulders. Damn, I need to get laid. Ever since Nalini had arrived he hadn’t been able to take a lover. He couldn’t even get as far as taking a woman to his room before Nalini went possessive and threatened his would-be lover. Jerking himself off had grown old fast, and now he wondered how much longer he’d last before he went insane from too much cum build-up. Hell, he was surprised it wasn’t coming out his ears by this point. “I don’t need to ask if he’s dead, do I, beautiful?” He slid his hand up her body and rubbed the top of her head. “You’ve been such a good girl today. Shall we go see what surprise the chef has left for you?” When he entered the cafeteria, the room grew silent. Once they realized he was headed for food, they resumed their conversations, but at a much quieter level. It was good that they feared him. Fear was healthy and would keep him alive a little longer. Breaking into the tight-knit drug ring hadn’t been easy, not even with the help he had received from the Agency and a few well-placed men inside. He’d literally clawed his way to where he was now, earning loyalty from a few, but some of the men hated the gringo who had killed their old boss and usurped his position. That he ruled with an iron fist and tight glove was more necessity than pleasure. Although, he did enjoy watching some of them get what they deserved. The chef handed him two bags. One would hold his meal, and the other a special treat for Nalini. He wondered what they had prepared for her today. Judging by the stench it was still alive. Barely.

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As he walked back to his room, John wondered how he’d gone from one of the Agency’s shining stars to drug lord. At least here he could make his own rules and ensure they were followed. Could he go back to the Agency and taking orders?

*** John sighed as he stared up at the ceiling. He was hard as steel and willing to fuck almost anything to ease the ungodly pain in his dick. He tugged the sheet up to his chin and wrapped a hand around his unruly cock. He closed his eyes and pictured the sweet face of the agent who’d been assigned to prepare him for this mission. The mission that had once seemed so simple was anything but. The line between right and wrong had faded so long ago he didn’t even have a side anymore. Doing what he had to survive was what had kept him alive this long. Kim had looked and sounded like an angel. When she’d briefed him he’d had trouble concentrating because of the desire to ram his dick into her and show her the rumors about his prowess in bed were true. That she hadn’t looked at him with anything but respect and admiration didn’t matter. Long, brown hair he’d wanted to fist his hands in, and dark eyes like the fathomless depths of the ocean were what he wanted to drown himself in. That and her pussy. Though she appeared small and delicate, he knew she was anything but. Kim was hard as nails and took no shit from anyone. If he’d tried to take her there on the table in the briefing room, she could have killed him at least five different ways. She was one of the best. He was willing to bet that under her hard agent exterior was a submissive begging to get out. He’d been a master long enough to recognize a sub when he saw one, and he had no doubt she was one. The thought of seeing her tied against a wall wearing nothing but his collar had made him so hard during the briefing, he’d barely been able to listen to his directions, so much blood had rushed to his cock. God, how he wanted to fuck her brains out. Sliding his hand up and down his cock, he pictured her kneeling over him, that hair falling down and brushing against his chest as she straddled him. When she settled

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on him, her breasts would rub against his chest. He might even squeeze and play with them, massaging them as she moaned in pleasure. She’d sink down on him, taking all of him and loving every inch. Pre-cum dripped from the tip of his cock. John rubbed the moisture with the pad of his thumb, then spread it around the head. He needed to come so bad he wasn’t surprised he was on the verge of exploding even without any lube. She’d tighten around him, squeezing his dick with her pussy as she screamed out his name and quivered around him. But he wouldn’t let her come right away. No, she’d have to work for it. After months of needing her in his bed while she was home safe and sound with whatever weak-willed pathetic boyfriend she had, he’d make her pay first. Then, finally, when she was practically in tears needing her release so bad she could taste it, he’d let her come. Her fluids would drench him as she shattered and came hard. John roared as he shot his load so hard he felt dizzy. He slowly stroked his dick until he couldn’t take any more. With a shuddering sigh he opened his eyes and stared into the black gaze of Nalini. “Can’t a man jack off in peace?” he growled, uncaring when her tongue flicked out and her fangs were bared. Snakes scented the air with their tongue. Human characteristics notwithstanding, he refused to believe she’d stuck her tongue out at him in defiance. He wouldn’t give her that much credit. With another growl, he wiped himself with the sheet and tossed it at the door as he rolled on his side and tugged up the blanket. “If you’d let me bring a woman in here I wouldn’t have to do the job myself.” Nalini slithered up the bed and curled up against him. “Is it too much to ask that you let me get laid? Just once for crying out loud.” Her steady stare was unnerving. Even though he trusted her with his life, this seeming communication was a sure sign he really was going insane as Walt had suggested.

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“It’s a shame you can’t really talk to me.” He sighed and lifted the covers. Nalini slid in and curled her body against his. “It’s a damn shame you aren’t a real woman, one who could warm me instead of using my body heat to keep you warm.” If Nalini were a cat, he’d swear she purred as he rubbed her head. Sometimes he caught her watching him masturbate, like tonight. It was why he’d hidden under the sheet to do it. She looked almost hungry when he jerked off. He’d resorted to waiting for her to disappear so he could release some of his tension, but tonight she hadn’t made a move to go anywhere. Damn snake put a crimp in his love life. But he wouldn’t give her up for the world. She’d saved his neck more times than he could count. When she was in his room he could sleep like a log, knowing nothing that entered would still be alive come morning.

Chapter Two A noise in the hallway brought John wide awake. He sat up in bed and pointed his gun at the door. Nalini was already stationed by the door, posed to strike. She was better than any guard dog he’d ever had. Two loud knocks were followed by a harshly barked, “John Macallister?” “Who is it?” “El Mundo wants to see you.” Yes! “I’ll be right there.” “Now.” “Okay.” John grabbed his best pants and shirt and tugged them on. He looked at his weapons. He knew better than to approach the boss with a weapon. They would search him and there would be hell to pay -- his life -- if he walked in there armed. A fool he was not. He pulled on his boots and gave one last look around the room. It was rare for someone to meet with El Mundo and walk away alive. Hopefully, word of his capabilities had reached the head honcho and his long awaited goal would be accomplished. To meet El Mundo. To have a face to go with the name. “And your snake,” one of the men said as John closed the door behind him. He knew better than to ask questions. Nothing was going to put a crick in his plans, and having Nalini with him would be as good as having a weapon. Hell, she was his best weapon. “Nalini,” John called as he opened the door. The snake slithered out and glared at him. He blinked and reminded himself he needed to stop giving the snake human attributes.

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Kim wrapped around John’s shoulders and waist, deliberately taking her time as she rubbed her body over his cock. The man was built like a Spartan. That he could hold her weight even though she was in snake form made her want to rub her hands and body all over him. She wanted him in the worst way. Watching him masturbate last night reminded her how long it had been since she’d last had sex. Being in charge of protecting Agent John Macallister was an assignment she was both proud of and hated. Even though she was doing her duty to protect him, she hated what they were both doing. She hated being in the midst of a drug dealer’s den when all she really wanted to do was fuck John senseless. His face last night when he came was so erotic she’d had dreams of him all night long. The scent of his cum had tantalized her until she thought she’d shift back to human form and give him the satisfaction they both craved. She’d controlled herself, but barely. Showing her secret to John or anyone would be the end of her career. What good was she to the agency if she blew her cover? Now that they were finally going to get their first peek at El Mundo, she really couldn’t risk losing control. John marched with a determination she admired. If he was nervous or scared, it didn’t show. That was one of the reasons she’d picked him for this job. Not many others in the Agency would have been up to this task. The fact he was all human with no shifting abilities had made him perfect, but also made her nervous. Their agent had to be human to undergo the torment from the demented South American militia El Mundo led, without changing and blowing the Agency’s secrets. That The Boss was a grizzly bear was a closely guarded secret. She was one of the few aware of the truth, and often wondered how the rumors had started that he was a black bear. Her closeness with Richard, The Boss, was also how she’d earned this position as advisor and bodyguard for one of his favorites. She focused on the task at hand when they were bundled into a jeep, and transported a few miles from the headquarters John had taken over earlier this year. His ruthlessness had quickly promoted him where others might have failed.

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Though the men blindfolded John, she was free to see where they were going, and used her telepathic abilities to communicate with her handler who was located nearby. Though safely hidden, he was ready and willing to come to her rescue, or John’s, if necessary. The distance they covered was short, but to confuse John, they’d taken a long winding roundabout route. By the time they pulled up inside a hidden garage, she could tell John wasn’t as confident as he’d been before. He didn’t like being blindfolded. Although she wasn’t privy to what had happened in his past, she wondered if perhaps he’d been blindfolded when he’d been captured during the war. He couldn’t see what was coming and prepare for it. A man like John wouldn’t like the weakness even if he’d never been a POW. As they followed El Mundo’s men down a long, dark hallway, Kim was just able to make out the word Hardaway on a crate near the door and quickly sent the thought to her handler. We’ve got agents en route to Erik Hardaway’s mansion, but if you can find out more evidence to point to Erik and his involvement, there might be a bonus in this for you. Kim chuckled, but in her snake form it came out in a hiss. John patted her head, but one of the guards closest to her shivered. A bonus and a man afraid of her. Sweet. “Why do you have a pet that big? Aren’t you afraid she’ll eat you while you are sleeping?” John laughed. “Nalini? She’s a sweetheart. Really.” He stroked her head, making her want to purr. If he only knew how many times she thought of taking his cock in her mouth and sucking on him. Kim slithered into a new position because she couldn’t stay wrapped around him much longer. At least not without blowing her concentration to hell. “You’re loco, amigo.” The man shook his head, but let the subject go. Kim could feel John’s relief when they guided them into a room and removed his blindfold. He blinked rapidly, adjusting to the bright lighting. The lights hurt her eyes,

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but she wasn’t about to leave John’s side. Not even if she went blind from the fluorescent hell. “So you’re the man I’ve been hearing so much about.” John stiffened at the voice that came from behind them. He turned around slowly, and Kim got her first look at El Mundo. Shock, and then a searing hatred ripped through her. Before she fully formed the thought, she’d slithered off John and advanced toward the man who’d killed her father. A man who should have been dead twenty years ago. A man who had nine lives. “Control your snake, John, or I’ll have my men do it for you.” Kim! Pull back. You do not have permission to attack. Pull back! Her handler’s words echoed in her mind. She really wanted to know who her mystery partner was so she could kick his ass. This man killed my father. He took out over half of the Agency fifteen years ago. Let me finish him now! Negative! The cold, harsh word echoed in her mind. Let me take him out now! Negative! Pull back now or you’ll be removed from this operation! You’re making a big mistake! Kim hissed at her enemy, then turned at John’s call and returned to her spot around his shoulders and chest and hissed at the men next to him for good measure. “She’s protective of me, and when you came in unannounced, she must have gone into defense mode.” “I killed a snake like her once. He was a lot bigger, and a lot more human.” Kim tried not to react to his comment. Not when El Mundo studied her as closely as he was. He suspected she wasn’t all snake, and was going to try and trip her up. Since John didn’t know she was a shapeshifter, they wouldn’t get anything out of him. “Nalini has been very handy. I’d never think of killing her.” “I hear you even sleep with her.” “It gets cold and snakes need warmth.”

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“Yeah, but I also hear that she doesn’t allow females to enter your room, John.” “She’s a snake. They’re territorial.” John glanced around the room. “Many of your men can tell you what an asset she is.” “For you, maybe. But what has she done for me lately, John?” “I can’t believe you called me up here to discuss my snake.” El Mundo tilted his head, a nasty smirk crossing his features. “Some concerns have been brought to my attention. I hear that you have been handling things better than my last employee.” “Thank you.” “I also hear things are worse. Your death count is high, and from the rumors that are being reported, you are doing most of the killing.” “I think the men don’t like having me for their leader. Some of them resent that I’m American. Many of the men in my compound are greedy and think for themselves. I’m trying to change that. I reward my faithful men very well. I suppose you haven’t heard those rumors, have you?” “I have. I have. I’m thinking about a promotion, John, but I need to know where your loyalties lie.” “My loyalties? You know I’ve done everything to help build this empire. In less than a year I’ve more than doubled your production and manufacturing while also disposing of a few who stood in the way of your plans. I’ve done everything you’ve asked of me. I demand to know who claimed I’m a traitor.” “So that you can have your snake kill him?” “No, I’ll reserve that honor for myself.” El Mundo smiled and stepped to the side. There was no one behind him. “There have been many people who would like to take your spot. It was very wise of you to find that snake. She’s been very helpful in keeping you alive.” “You talk about her like she’s a woman. Most of your men call her an it and treat her more like a rabid dog.”

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“I’m aware of the great qualities in a snake, John. I wonder if you know everything there is to know about your Nalini?” Kim hissed. Great. How in the hell can he know? Maybe because he killed your father. He knows about shapeshifters. Perhaps he is one as well. Do not attack, Kim. Do not attack. I will defend myself if I have to. She cut the mental link with a slam and rested her head on top of John’s. Kim glanced around, noting the number of men and the location of the doors. There were only ten men in the room. Enough to overpower John and herself with their weapons, but not enough to keep an Agency attack from succeeding. El Mundo must rely on his hiding spot for most of his safety. “You treat her like a cherished pet. Like a human. My men fear your snake.” John stiffened. “She is a dangerous creature. I respect that. I don’t think of her as a human because she isn’t. I resent your innuendo.” “And I like that you stand up to me. But don’t push it, boy.” El Mundo glanced around the room. “You could call this my headquarters, but it isn’t. This is just a convenient place for me to meet with you. Pass this next challenge and you can see my home base. Not only that, but there will be a special job waiting for you.” Damn. This isn’t his home base.

Now aren’t you glad you didn’t kill him?

Don’t test me, dickhead.

Watch your mouth, little girl. You know I’ll find a way to pay you back.

Kim growled and closed the mental connection again. Stupid, arrogant male. They weren’t going to kill John. At least not right now. She slithered off John and wound herself around his legs until she reached the ground. She made sure she passed as close to the scared guard as she could while she looked for something with Erik Hardaway’s name on it. “I’m not a boy.”

“Are you challenging me, John?”

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John tensed, and Kim held her breath waiting for his response. She could tell John wanted to kill the man, but he wouldn’t do anything foolish, would he? “I don’t need to challenge you, El Mundo. I’m your equal in every sense of the word. What do you need me to do to prove it?” John stood his ground, but Kim winced inside. She hated that they were going to ask him to kill. It was a criminal he would be ordered to kill, but still… all that guilt bearing down on his shoulders… “Nothing.” “Excuse me?” John froze. “I’m going to let you leave and go back to business as usual. Only this time it will be my own men monitoring what is going on. I need proof you aren’t just slaughtering men. They will report back to me every few hours. If one doesn’t report back, then you will die.” John’s eyes narrowed. Kim could hear the thoughts in his head even though she couldn’t actually read his mind. John wasn’t stupid. “As long as they don’t try to kill me or get in my way, they’ll live.” “Are you threatening my men?” “If they are really coming to the compound to observe there shouldn’t be any issues.”

Chapter Three John slammed his door and paced the small room. He glared at Nalini. “What more do I need to do to prove my loyalty to this asshole?” Now that El Mundo’s men were watching the compound, John knew that a select few of his men would start something. They’d see a chance to take him out. He hadn’t come this far to lose now. Not when he was so close. Nalini slithered over to him. He knew she wanted to comfort him, but there was nothing she could do. This wasn’t her fault. Comfort me. He snorted. God, I’m doing it again. Thinking of her as a human, when she’s not. And damn her, I really need to get laid. John stormed over to the door and opened it. “Go do something.” Nalini stared at him, her tongue flickering, reminding him of a wayward child. “John?” He looked up at one of the guards. “José?” “Yeah, I wanted to talk to you. In private.” José looked around the hallway, and gestured inside. “Por favor.” Please. John sighed. “Fine. I was just letting Nalini out for the night anyway.” José looked over at the snake. “Hombré, she doesn’t look like she’s going anywhere.” John turned to his bed and saw the snake coiled up in a ball. She looked like she was out for the night. He knew better. That damn snake was wilier than a woman. “Mi casa es su casa.” José laughed. “I don’t think so. Your house is your house and we’re all interlopers here.” He stepped inside, and John closed the door.

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John turned and braced his back against the hard wood. “So what do you want then?” “To warn you.” “I already know that someone wants me dead. Hell, lots of them want me dead.” José smiled and nodded. “Sí, that is true. I also wanted to let you know about what went down twenty minutes ago.” “What?” John hoped none of his emotions showed on his face. “We killed Duncan as he attempted to leave the base in a jeep. He had a large quantity of heroin and cocaine in his possession.” “Damn.” John held back his anger, but barely. He’d trusted Duncan. Shit. “Thank you for keeping me informed. Keep an eye on El Mundo’s guards. If one dies, then I’ll kill all of you before El Mundo even realizes his men are down.”

Kim watched in concern as John slammed the door and dropped down onto his bunk. Except for his fitful tossing and turning last night, he’d barely slept in a week or more. It was only a matter of days before the Agency made a move, possibly even as early as tomorrow. Her job to protect him would be a lot easier if they both got rid of some of their sexual frustration. How would she do that without him learning her secret? She checked all her mental shields. When John stripped off his clothes, she flicked her tongue and stared at him as he climbed into the bed and lifted the blanket. Grateful for the warmth, she slid in next to him, and coiled in a ball. Maybe she’d dream of him again tonight. She had every other night since she’d arrived. Kim was almost asleep when a familiar scent tickled her nose. John’s desire, thick and potent, had moisture pooling between her thighs before she realized she’d shifted her shape. Wide-awake, she froze as his legs rubbed against hers. John moaned, and then wrapped his arms around her, tugging her up against his chest. John’s lips moved over her neck, but she couldn’t hear what he was saying. Then his tongue slid up her sensitive skin and he sucked her earlobe into his mouth.

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An unwanted gasp escaped. Her thighs clenched and her hands fisted as she tried not to respond. Him waking up and realizing she was really here and in his bed was something she really didn’t want to have happen. Not now. Not only were both of their lives at stake, but even their jobs could be in jeopardy. When Jessica and Chase got caught monkeying around on the training mission at Anthony’s, and had a copy made of their indiscretion, The Boss decided to send them undercover as lovers. They would need to maintain a false relationship and blend in with the other guests including participating in the orgies Erik Hardaway was mostly known for. All while trying to infiltrate the mansion and find proof of his drug dealings. What would The Boss do to her if she slept with John? Hell, what would the other men here think if they found a strange woman in John’s bed? “Mmm, Kim.” She flinched as he moaned her name. Before she could try to pull away and find out how he’d recognized her in the darkness, his tongue teased the rim of her ear, and she jerked, hands grabbing onto his shoulders. “I’ve wanted you since I first saw you in that office. I wanted to peel that stiff business suit off you and lick you up and down.” He kissed her ear. “And then I wanted to make you get on your hands and knees and suck me to completion like a good little sub.” She whimpered. What am I supposed to do now? Kim started to pull back, to do something, but his soft groan stilled her motions. His eyes were open but stared blindly at nothing as he kissed her body. Oh, God, he was dreaming. Thank you, thank you, thank you! He thinks he’s dreaming! Kim slid her fingers into his hair and turned her head, exposing more of her neck and ear for him. As if he got the hint, John kissed his way down her neck. His hands released their tight grip on her, and covered her breasts, massaging them and pinching her nipples to stiff peaks. Kim bit her lip to keep from saying the things she wanted to say. If she woke him from his dream everything could go up in smoke. The feminine part of her wanted to

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squeal that he was dreaming of her, but she knew better than to give in. Too much was at stake. He started to roll her to get on top, but she held fast. If he rose on his hands, he was likely to wake. If she did all the work and rode him like there was no tomorrow he’d probably stay asleep. Man’s fantasy and all that. Instead of letting him push her over, she slid her leg up his waist and pushed him down on his back. She’d give him a fantasy. When he left here, he’d hunt her down just to find out if she was as good as his dream. John’s hands slid up her back as she covered his body with hers. Kim grabbed his hands and guided them to her breasts as she moved on him, simulating the action that was soon to follow -- as long as she had a way to make it happen without him waking. “Mmm. Are you gonna ride me, baby?” “If you wish.” She kept her voice a whisper and prayed he thought he was having an erotic dream. Of course she couldn’t ride him. He’d be bound to wake up. Perhaps a blowjob would suffice. Kim leaned down and kissed him. His tongue teased her, and his lips moved over hers as his hips mimicked the movement, thrusting his very hard cock against her stomach. John met her mouth with a hungry need and kissed her in such a thorough fashion that she was left breathless, and even more aroused. She abandoned his mouth and peppered kisses all over his cheeks and neck. She worked her way down his chest, licking his nipples and drawing a moan from him before she moved lower. The sprinkling of dark hair gave her something to tantalize her fingers, and led her wandering hands to his erection. She slid her hand down his length, and rubbed her palm against his balls before squeezing them gently. His moan spurred her on, and she wrapped her other hand around his cock and slid it up and down his shaft. “Yes, Kim. Suck me. Suck me real good.”

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Kim smiled as she kissed the tip of his cock. He jumped under her touch and then thrust up toward her mouth. “Poor starved baby,” she whispered, and then ran her tongue over the tip of his cock again. She teased the slit and licked the salty drop of pre-cum. He tasted as she’d imagined, hot and salty. Like sweaty sex. And she could really use a round of hot sweaty sex. This time when he thrust, she took him into her mouth, sucking on him and drawing him in deep. She caressed his balls as she swallowed more of him, until she’d taken in as much of him as she could. “Oh, sweet heaven. You have a mouth built for sin,” John rasped. He fisted his hands in her hair and rocked his hips, fucking her mouth. Kim hummed, loving the way he felt and tasted, loving the pleasure he felt from what she was doing. His balls tightened, and his cock jumped. She didn’t want him to come in her mouth. She wanted him to come in her. She really wanted to fuck him good and hard, but she couldn’t risk waking him. John roared as he came hard. She swallowed his cum, and milked him of every last drop before she licked him clean. Before she could pull away, his hands locked on her upper arms and held her firm. Though she wanted to tug free, she didn’t want to fully wake him. “Stroke me and make me hard again. You cheated me out of the hardcore sex I wanted.” Kim gasped, but quickly obeyed him. She leaned back down and drew his soft cock into her mouth. In no time he was hard once more. When John pulled her away she released him and looked up, praying he wasn’t wide-awake. “Ride me. Ride me like you agreed to and then didn’t. And if you don’t hurry up I’m going to put you over my knee and spank you.” Moisture pooled between her thighs. She’d wanted release, hadn’t she? Here was her chance to take it. Could she afford to risk him realizing this wasn’t a dream? It was too late for all this. Kim guided his cock to her pussy as she moved over him. When she

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sank down on him, she didn’t bother to fight a low moan. He felt so good. So damn good. His hands tightened on her waist. “Now ride me, slave.” Her breath caught in her throat. She was not a slave -- certainly not his. Then he thrust his hips and imbedded his cock in her even further. He could call her anything he wanted as long as he kept this up. She needed release before she screamed and woke the whole damn compound. Careful because she didn’t want him at full awareness, Kim raised and lowered her body. Every time she moved down and his cock filled her, she whimpered. He was long and thick and so hard. Closing her eyes, she arched her back and put her hands on his thighs. She wanted to revel in the feel of him inside her. “I want to come, slave. Make me come.” Kim bit her lip and looked down at him. His eyes were still glazed, but not as much as they’d been when she’d started this. Too much was at stake. She should have known better than to do this. “Damn it, woman!” Before she could react, John had her on her back, and rose over her, thrusting into her hard and fast. Whimpering, she grabbed his shoulders and locked her legs around his waist. He rammed into her with such force she moved back on the bed, but she loved it and wanted more. “Yes,” she hissed, closing her eyes and tilting her head back. “God, yes. Fuck me, John.” He came with a roar as his cock pierced so deep she bit her lip to fight a scream. Her body shook from the intense orgasm that rocketed through her as his cock jerked inside her. Moaning, she turned her head back and forth on his pillow while spasms shook her body. Kim opened her eyes in time to see confusion in John’s eyes. At least his eyesight wasn’t as good in the dark as hers. She quickly rolled him on his back and gently soothed him, stroking his chest, and whispering words she hoped would push him back to sleep. He finally quieted, and she sat back to look at him. If he woke and smelled her

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cream on him, he’d know it wasn’t a dream. Kim bent down and drew his soft cock into her mouth. She licked off her juices and his cum. There was nothing she could do about the smell of sex in the room, but this way he wouldn’t know he’d actually had sex. She hoped. By the time she released his still soft cock, John’s breathing had deepened. Kim shifted into snake form. She was halfway to the door when she heard John sit up. He switched on the bedside lamp and looked at her. She hissed at the offending light, but met his startled gaze. “Where are you going, Nalini?” Even as he asked it, he looked around the room. She knew what he was looking for, or rather who, but couldn’t respond even if she’d wanted to. Instead, she curled in a ball near his pile of dirty clothes. Without his body heat she’d need something to keep her warm. Release looked like it would be a long way off.

John stared as Nalini curled up on his clothes. This was the first time she’d slept somewhere other than his bed. It was also the first time he’d had a wet dream, and woken without cum all over himself and the sheets. Had he come on her and irritated her enough that she wouldn’t sleep in his bed? Dear God, I didn’t fuck my snake, did I? Kim in his dreams had felt cold and clammy. Maybe he’d rubbed against his snake and thought she was a woman. He pushed back the sheets. They were damp from sweat, but while the room smelled of sex, he didn’t have any cum on him or his bed. “I’m losing my fucking mind.” He turned off the light and turned on his side. It was probably better if the damned snake slept somewhere else. Then he couldn’t dream she was a woman, fuck her and then come all over her. Again.

Chapter Four None of El Mundo’s guards had died last night, but three of his own men had been captured while attempting to flee with cases of heroin. Frustration beat at him. John tapped his fingers against his legs as he walked around the captured men. “I will reward my loyal followers.” With a lengthy stay in jail… “Thank you, Señor.” José grinned and hit one of the men with the butt of his pistol. John nodded and folded his arms, holding a finger against his chin. He tapped it against his chin slowly and looked at the men. They cowered in fear like the weak, useless men they were. “This is how you repay my loyalty?” None would look him in the eyes. It would do no good even if they had. “No one has anything to say then?” He clasped his hands behind his back as he walked around the circle. “Little girls. You’re nothing but a bunch of little girls.” John snorted and turned around. He grinned when Nalini slithered into the room. She moved with a grace that never failed to amaze him. She slithered against the prisoners and wound up tight against one of them. “That’s my girl.” John snorted in disgust when the man pissed himself. “You see, Nalini doesn’t need me to give her orders in order for her to carry out my wishes. She’s as disappointed in you men as I am. Not to mention disgusted. That was just a terrible display of self-control, Marcus.” At least there were only three of them. He looked at the one she had wrapped around. “He’s not dead yet.” He made a tsk sound when Nalini released the man anyway. “Perhaps she wants to play with him.” José laughed and slapped the back of the guard closest to him. “Are you gonna put on a show for El Mundo’s men?”

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John pretended to contemplate it, but he already knew he was going to. What better way to show them he was neither lenient nor softhearted. “We could execute each of you quickly and painlessly, but where’s the fun in that?” A few of his men snickered. John braced himself as Nalini made her way up his body. Thank God he’d found some relief last night. Just yesterday he’d gotten hard as a nail when she’d done the same thing. “You’re such a good girl.” John rubbed Nalini’s head. He swore she almost purred as her head pressed into his hand. “How’d you like to have some fun?” “No!” One of the men trembled. The one who’d pissed himself. Marcus. Sniveling idiot. John narrowed his eyes and looked at the man. “Please. Anything but the snake. Anything but the damned snake.” “You dare to tell me how to kill you after you stole from me? After you stuck a knife into my back and twisted it?” John reached out and grabbed the man by the neck. “You think that I have an ounce of sympathy in me? Any forgiveness for you who would challenge me?” He squeezed. He’d kill the damn fool with his bare hands. “Please!” Marcus’s face turned red as he struggled against John’s grip. With his hands restrained behind his back, it took away some of the fun. Until the man started slobbering on his hand. “How disgusting.” John’s gaze never left Marcus as he released the man and held out his hand to a guard. Jose handed him a rag. John wiped his hand off, and then pulled out his gun. “You’re a pathetic waste of life.” The fear in the man’s face didn’t rouse one iota of sympathy from John as he pulled the trigger. Do or die, and he sure as hell wasn’t going to die. Not today. He put his weapon away and tapped his fingers on his thigh. “Another one bites the dust.” John bobbed his head to the music he hummed quietly. Slowly, he walked around the two remaining men. “I think I’ll let Nalini pick which of you is dinner. Have at ’em, girl.”

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Nalini slithered off his shoulders and made her way to the two men. “She listens to him like she’s a dog or something,” one of El Mundo’s men said. “Like she’s human,” José corrected. “I’m only gonna mention this once, but jefé likes it quiet while he works.” “Why?” José chuckled. John made a mental note to give the man a bonus. It was the least he could do before he handed the man over on a silver platter to the authorities. John tuned out Jose’s explanation as Nalini wrapped around the bigger man. He struggled as she wound her way around his chest and neck. “You’re a chicken shit using a snake to do your bidding.” Pedro shivered as he watched the snake wrap around Tom. John laughed. “You’re the one that tried to steal from me and then deny it. You don’t see me hiding behind any of these men do you? And pissing me off will not give you a more lenient death. Nalini’s just like a woman, Pedro. If you don’t watch your mouth she’ll swallow you alive. Just because she can.” His thoughts went right to the hot dream last night where Kim had sucked him off, deep throating him and swallowing his cum. He frowned and focused on the men in front of him. Nalini bit Tom, one of the greedy Americans who’d come down here thinking to make a fast buck and outsmart the South Americans. She squeezed him until he couldn’t voice a sound. “I give good ole Tom here six more minutes until he goes into cardiac arrest. I doubt his little dick will get hard, so no fun watching him cum all over himself, but it’s less mess for you to clean up, boys.” “Maybe the men here don’t know what’s happening to Tom, jefé. You should explain it to them.” John grinned and turned to face El Mundo’s guards. “Then let me enlighten you boys.” He spun back to Tom. “You see, right now his body is running out of oxygen. The organs and tissues that use the most oxygen will suffer first. His brain, his lungs

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and so on. This is probably boring and redundant for my men, but since you might not know how a snake kills a person I thought I’d give you this lesson.” Tom’s body spasmed, drawing a chuckle from some of the onlookers. “He’s got a burning need to breathe, don’t you, Tom? Maybe he won’t last the full six minutes I gave him credit for.” Glenn shouted, “He’s got about four minutes left, boss.” John smiled and tapped a beat on the face of his watch. “He’s got a killer headache right now, and feels nauseous. He’s not sure if he’s going to throw up or pass out. See how much he’s sweating? I love when their skin takes on that blue tinge. Not much longer now.” Tom’s body spasmed as he struggled to breathe. The man’s face took on a blue tinge, and John glanced at his watch once more, tapping the glass with his finger again. “Did you know that severe hypoxia can bring on seizures and even a coma?” “You’re twisted!” Pedro shouted. Nalini put her face up against Pedro’s. Her tongue flicked out, teasing the man’s cheek. A foul odor permeated the room. John sighed and shook his head. “Really, Pedro. Did you have to shit yourself? Sorry, boys, he’s not being very patient about waiting for his turn.” He reached for his weapon, but Glenn stepped forward. “Let me, boss. I’ve had a grudge against this asshole ever since he arrived.” John smiled and gestured to Pedro. “Be my guest.” Without any fanfare, Glenn took aim and fired. “Well, that was anticlimactic.” John turned back to Tom. “If you had balls and a man’s dick you’d have an erection right now.” His men laughed again. Tom collapsed, sagging against Nalini. “Well, that could have been more fun than it was.” He gestured to the bodies as Nalini slithered over to him. She wound her way up his leg. John rubbed her head again, smoothing his palm over her scales. “You’re a good girl. Why don’t you go play for a little while?”

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Kim was halfway out of the compound when she saw El Mundo and his men driving toward her. They were coming for a surprise inspection? She opened her link, but her handler beat her to the punch. We’re attacking once he’s in the base. Get back in there and get John’s ass covered. We’re gonna need his testimony to take this man down. Why are you attacking him here? The Boss wants to attack where we stand a better chance. We’ve got men inside this compound and we can attack now while he’s caught off-guard. Shit! We’re not ready. You can’t expect John to face our own men. He’ll be expected to kill them. Then maybe you need to do your job and protect him! Kim raced in snake form back to the meeting room. Men were cleaning up the bodies and mess, but John was nowhere in sight. With a hiss, she tried to figure out where he’d have gone. Out to meet with El Mundo? But he didn’t know the man was coming. Yeah, like anyone or anything could get past John’s guard. A sense of urgency raced through her. Finally she found him. John stood in the center of the next room talking to El Mundo. The guards were telling their boss about John’s disciplinary actions, and the man-killing snake. El Mundo’s gaze settled on her seconds before John’s did. Where John smiled warmly, El Mundo’s face was grim and void of all emotion except hate. I’m going to enjoy killing you. That’s what you think, little girl. Kim froze and stared at El Mundo in horror. His mouth twisted in a smile. The tip of his tongue slipped past his lips. She hissed when she realized it was forked. “You know, John. I never did ask where you found your pet.” “She was just in my room one morning.” “Really?” El Mundo turned his focus on her. I enjoyed killing your father, and I’m going to enjoy killing you.

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You’re wrong. You’re the one who will die. El Mundo snorted and signaled to his men. They surrounded her before she could reach John. “What are you doing to my snake?” John motioned to his own men and walked toward her. “There’s more to your Nalini than meets the eye, John. You’ve either been taken advantage of, which makes you more stupid than I thought possible, or you planned this yourself.” “I’m not stupid, except that I have no idea what you’re talking about.” “Your snake is not merely a snake. She’s much more.” I can’t let him blow my cover! Kim hissed at her handler through their mental link. You can’t kill him, Kim. We need him alive. Not even if he’s a fucking snake shifter, too? What? You heard me. Either I kill him or we risk letting him get away. You are not to kill him. Kim tensed. She closed the link to her handler and focused on John and El Mundo. “Of course she is. Nalini is smart and loyal, aren’t you, dear?” “She’s certainly not loyal to you. Not unless you plan to kill me, John. Are you a traitor? Did you work your way up through my chain of command so that you could get close to me and kill me?” She couldn’t stand to hear more. With all her focus on El Mundo and silencing the man forever, she didn’t realize she’d been shot until she’d wrapped her body around El Mundo. He hissed and started to shift, but she sank her fangs into his neck and held on. Snake against human or snake against snake, it didn’t matter. She’d take him down. Her objective was to keep John safe, and now El Mundo had just threatened not only her assignment, but the man she loved.

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A rush of warm blood filled her mouth. She gagged, but held firm against him. She squeezed harder and moved her mouth so she didn’t have to swallow his blood, but let it run down her jaw and down his body. El Mundo twitched under her, and then sagged, dropping to the floor where his body lay unmoving. She was afraid to release him in case he was playing possum, but chances were good that she’d hit a major artery and he was toast. The room was silent. John stared at her in surprise. She refused to feel guilt for what she’d done. She’d had to disobey orders. The man had been about to kill John. And had admitted he was going to kill her. Anything and everything for the mission. She’d barely made it over to John when a storm of men rushed into the room. Kim tackled John, pushing him down to the ground. He had enough sense to protect his head as they went down. Even though he shouted at her, she knew when he realized they were under attack. John struggled underneath her. Kim hated what she was about to do, but she coiled around his neck. She wrapped tight and prayed she didn’t fuck this up. Ignoring the searing pain from the gunshot wound before she’d killed El Mundo, she prayed El Mundo’s men would think she was trying to kill John and that he’d not had a plan to kill the head honcho. Hoped no one would shoot at them. If she knocked John out and dragged him out of harm’s way, then they could finish the fight without his life being in jeopardy. “John!” Glenn spun toward her. His eyes widened and he shouted at her. “Get the hell off him. Are you crazy?” Someone fired at John. He missed, and Glenn knocked the man down before he could fire off another shot, but Kim slithered over to El Mundo’s man. As long as he was alive he’d be a threat to John. “John! Get your goddamned snake off me! I was trying to save you.” The stranger fought valiantly, but he’d die for trying to kill John. She finished wrapping her upper body around the man’s neck and squeezed as she stared into his eyes. You lie. You aimed for him. His eyes bulged. For a minute she

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wondered if the man had heard her mental accusation, but she shook it off. He was a pathetic human like the rest of El Mundo’s soldiers. El Mundo would never have allowed men as powerful as himself to work for him. Trust was one thing that man had never placed in another soul.

John stared at the chaos around him. Even his own Nalini wanted to kill him. No, she hadn’t killed him, and was now strangling a man who’d shot at him. In the confusion she must not have known she had tightened around his neck. He recognized some of the agents as they stormed the room. Some took down El Mundo’s men and some went down. As he stood there, gun in hand, he tried to remember which side he was on. “John, what the hell are you doing?” Glenn grabbed him by the shoulder and shoved him down behind some crates. Glenn and José blocked him from the battle, keeping their bodies in front of his. When Nalini slithered up to them, Glenn cursed at her, but let her behind them. “Glenn? José?” “Did you think the Agency would send you in here alone, Señor?” Jose grinned, then turned back and fired off another round from his pistol. “What are you two doing?” “Protecting your hide, John. You’re worth more alive than dead, and we plan to make sure you walk out of here. Even if your stupid snake did kill El Mundo.” Glenn flinched when Nalini hissed at him. “You were supposed to follow orders!” Glenn shouted back at the snake. “When I find out who you really are I’m going to take a piece out of your hide.” Glenn yelped when Nalini bit his calf. “You’re the second person today to insinuate she’s more than a snake.” “Because she is more than a snake. But damned if I know who she really is.” Glenn smacked Nalini’s head with his hand and fired another shot at someone. “At least let me help. I don’t need to hide behind you two.”

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“I’ll tie you up if you don’t duck down and keep out of sight,” José shouted as he pushed John down on his knees. A sharp pain sliced through his head. The last thing he saw was Nalini, and then Kim’s concerned face.

Chapter Five The sound of voices raised in an argument echoed in his head. A woman and a man yelling. He recognized Kim’s voice and someone else. John opened his eyes and peered into the room. He squinted at the brightness until he could see. “You had no right to take matters into your own hands!” “You weren’t there! Don’t pull your damn grizzly bear on me!” Kim shouted. John couldn’t believe his eyes. Kim was going toe-to-toe with The Boss and not backing down. Actually, that was typical of the kick-ass-and-take-no-prisoners agent he knew her to be. But The Boss wasn’t a grizzly bear. Everyone knew what he was. “I’m not pulling anything on you, Kim, but I do want to take you over my knee.” Great. He’d been out risking life and limb for the company while The Boss banged the woman John wanted. Not any longer. John cleared his throat and croaked, “Actually he’s a black bear, and you’re Richard Lawson, right?” “I don’t turn into a black bear, but I do enjoy having everyone believe I can. It keeps most of them in line.” Richard gave Kim a pointed glare. “What kind of honor do I rank getting The Boss to visit me?” “I came to talk to Kim. She hasn’t left your bedside since they brought you in here.” John hoped that meant Kim had a personal interest in his recovery. “It’s her job as liaison to keep an eye on the agents under her command, isn’t it?” “Her job ended when she disobeyed orders and blew her cover.” Richard clenched his fists as he met Kim’s glare and glared back. “No one noticed. It was a matter of seconds.” Kim waved her hand dismissively.

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He’d never seen Kim this upset or nervous. The woman never lost her cool. What was it about Richard that attracted her? John narrowed his eyes as he noticed the intimate way they argued and how both invaded the other’s personal space. Like lovers. “Yeah, well, if John didn’t notice, why did he keep shouting your name?”

“He was shouting for me. Big difference.”

“And why the hell would he shout for you? For all he knew you were nowhere

near South America.” “I’m still here and coherent. There’s no need to talk about me like I’m not in the room.” John pushed up into a sitting position and winced at the pain in his head. “Does anyone know what happened to Nalini?” “Nalini?” The Boss looked at Kim, then at him. “Who’s Nalini?”

“His snake.”

John didn’t like the look that crossed Richard’s face. “His snake?”

“You know, the huge yellow anaconda? You couldn’t miss her, she was covered

in blood.” John’s breath caught in his throat as his muscles tightened. “She didn’t die, did she?” “No. But I want to kill her.” Anger raced through John at Richard’s words. “No one touches my Nalini. Where is she? Is she okay, Kim?” The look on her face was too hard to interpret and the increasing pain in his head meant waiting was not an option. “Tell me where she is before my head explodes. Where’s Nalini? Can you take me to her?” “This is your fault.” The Boss turned to Kim and shouted again. “I’d think you of all people would understand how important this is -- was.” “It’s not my fault. El Mundo told his men to attack John. Weren’t we supposed to keep him safe at all times? Besides, they shot me. Even if it just grazed me.” We? She was shot? When had she arrived on the scene? Where had she been shot that he didn’t see any bandaging? “The snake saved John and you know it!”

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John blinked and focused on the beauty defending Nalini’s actions. She didn’t even know Nalini but came to her defense? Now he knew she was perfect. “But we needed El Mundo alive! Now I have to hope Jessica and Chase don’t fuck things up at Erik Hardaway’s. We just might be able to come out of this without too many more incidents if they can keep fucking like bunnies.” The door opened and José and Glenn tried to push their way in at the same time, arguing over who had been the most essential in getting John out of South America alive. “If I recall correctly, it was one of you who put me in this hospital.” “On that cue, I think we’d better leave.” Glenn and José each set a gift down on a chair by the door and left. Perhaps they were still afraid of him. They should be. John frowned. “Do you remember what happened?” Kim’s attention focused on him. His dick hardened instantly, and he had to move the blankets to make sure his erection wasn’t showing. Damn hospital gowns. “No, but I’m pretty sure one of those two put me in here.” John tried to give Richard the evil eye, but he wasn’t sure he was convincing lying half naked in this hospital bed. “When you two are done with your lover’s quarrel perhaps someone can tell me where Nalini is. Or better yet, take me to her.” The Boss shook his head. “You people are going to put me out of business. All my best operatives have turned into horny creatures with no regard for the Agency or standard operating procedures.” “Please, Rick.” Kim took his hand in hers. John fought back the jealous urge to beat Richard to a pulp. It was obvious whatever was between them ended a long time ago. It didn’t mean he had to like it, but Kim also wasn’t his. Yet. “Fine. But I don’t have to like this.” The boss’s words were so close to John’s thoughts that he had to grin. “You’re a peach, Rick.”

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The Boss made a face and then narrowed his eyes at John. “You leak even one word about what she’s about to tell you and --” “Out, Rick. I trust John. You do too or you’d never have sent him to South America in the first place.” The Boss rolled his eyes and left the room. He closed it behind him, and John noticed his shoes in the opening under the door. “He’s guarding the room so I can show you something.” “What’s that?” John caught his breath and held it as Kim moved to the end of his bed. She unbuttoned her shirt, teasing him with her incredibly slow movements. “What are you doing, Kim?” “Wait a minute and you’ll see.” “Usually I take the offensive when I make love.” John reached under the sheet and adjusted himself. There was that one dream, though… “What does that mean? And we’re not making love. I need to show you something before you go off half-cocked --” “Half-cocked? I’ll have you know this is the best cock you could ever hope to have buried deep in you. Get on the bed and let me show you how a master works.” Kim shook her head and didn’t respond. Once her shirt was unbuttoned, she shrugged. The shirt slipped off and pooled at her feet. She left the lacy white bra on and unbuttoned her jeans. As she worked, her full breasts moved. They looked about to spill out of her bra, but didn’t. Damn. Kim shimmied out of her jeans, and then bent down to pick up her shirt and pants. She folded them neatly and stacked them on the edge of the bed before she looked at him again. “Is this where you tell me that you’re going to make every one of my fantasies come true?” Kim drew in a deep breath and shook her head. “This is where I let you in on my little secret.”

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“Secret? How about I show you my secret weapon.” He threw off the blanket, showing her his proud erection. “I prefer to take control in the bedroom, Kim, so if you could just be a little more subservient it would help.” “They could have at least put you in a hospital gown.” “They did. I took it off while you were bent over. Why? Did you want to undress me? Don’t worry, baby, I’m sure we’ll have plenty of time to play games later. Right now I want you to come over here and ride my cock.” He wrapped his hand around his erection and pumped. Though she complained, he noted with satisfaction that she stared at his cock. She reached up and undid her bra and added it to her pile of clothes. As soon as her gorgeous breasts were exposed to the chilly hospital air her nipples hardened to little buds. Or maybe it was because she wanted him as much as he wanted her. Kim hooked her fingers in her underwear and pulled it off in a swift movement. She stood there, gloriously naked, for a minute, and then she slowly began to change. There was no other word for what he saw. Right before his eyes, she went from a sexy human to a huge yellow anaconda. His anaconda. His Nalini. “Nalini?” Kim hissed and slithered onto the bed. “You’re my snake?” John couldn’t hide his astonishment even if he’d wanted to. Kim/Nalini slid up his naked body until she was face-to-face with him. Slowly, he stroked her smooth scales, wondering how this gorgeous woman could be his snake. The snake that had protected him and killed for him. The snake he’d slept with every night until he’d fucked her in his sleep. “It wasn’t a dream and I didn’t fuck my snake.” In slow motion, she transformed back into her beautiful human form. The one he remembered from that vague dream that hadn’t been a dream after all. “It wasn’t a dream, but you did fuck a snake. I was just in human form.” “So what are you? Explain this to me, Kim.” Kim reached for her clothes, but he wrapped his arms around her and held her secure on his lap. “No. No clothes. No more secrets. You’ve nothing to hide from me now. Tell me the truth.”

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“We knew you were the man for this job. You have the perfect poker face, and you can separate your emotions from the job at hand. Going undercover in another country and putting your life on the line is a serious task. One we’d not assign to just anyone. You needed bodyguards. People on the inside to make sure you accomplished your mission, and stayed alive while doing it.” “The mission you fucked up,” John said. Kim’s eyes narrowed. “I’m sorry, go on.” John held on tight to her wiggling body. “I couldn’t just waltz into the compound and do my duty as Kim. But as a snake I could come and go as I pleased. I didn’t have anyone trying to get rid of me until El Mundo showed up.” “Why did you kill him?” “Because he was about to order his men to attack you.” “How did you know?” “He was a snake shifter also, and we communicated on the same wavelength.” “You ruined years worth of hard work. The Agency has spent a lot of time on this. The plan was for me to get him and find his home base, and bring him home alive.” “Do you think I don’t know that? Do you think I planned it this way?” Kim sighed and tried to pull away. “It doesn’t matter anyway. I’ve been pulled from active duty. My job as a secret agent is over.” “As far as I’m concerned that is a good thing.” Kim bristled and pushed against him. “Why won’t you let me go?” “I’m never letting you go, baby. I want more of what I experienced the other night. I want more of you. Knowing that you were Nalini makes me want you even more. I can’t think of a woman more suited to me than you.” Kim stared at him. “You killed for me, baby. Do you know how many times you saved my life out there? If it weren’t for you I’d have been dead months ago. I’m not about to let you go. The Agency be damned, I’ll quit.” “Don’t say that! You still have a future there.”

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“That isn’t important to me. What I want right now is to fuck you and make you mine.” Kim put her hands on his shoulders and met his gaze. “You aren’t safe. This isn’t the time for this.” John snorted. “If you’re right, then I guess I need a bodyguard. And since you need a job, care to fill the position while I fill you with my rock-hard cock?” Her eyes widened, but then she smiled. “Do I have a choice?” “Not as long as I have a breath in me.” “Then I guess I’ll have to accept. What are the terms first? I’d like to know what I’m getting myself into.” Kim slid her fingers into his hair and tugged him close. “Maybe even take you for a test run.” “Didn’t you already do that? When you took advantage of me while I was sleeping?” Kim tilted her head and pouted. “Took advantage of you? I don’t think so, bub.” “I need to make sure I’m not stepping on The Boss’s toes by doing this.” John buried his face in her neck and inhaled. The perfume she wore was the same one he remembered from his briefing for the mission. Seductive and intoxicating, it made him want to take her here on the hospital bed. Something he planned to do as soon as she submitted to him. “There is no sexual relationship between me and Rick.” “So he won’t get upset by this?” John kissed her neck and shoulder. He cupped her breast and massaged it. “No,” she moaned and arched into his touch. “Good.” He nibbled on the area where her shoulder and neck met. A rash of goose bumps raced over her skin, making him chuckle. She shivered and grabbed onto his thigh. “Damn good.” She turned and straddled him. “You know, you need to take it easy because of that head wound. I don’t want to hurt you.” “None of you ever did tell me what happened.”

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“You fell and hit your head.”

“I was pushed.”

“Whatever.”

“It doesn’t matter. I’d have to be comatose to reject you, Kim. I want you

regardless of my headache.” She frowned for a minute and then grinned. “I guess you’ll just have to lie here then while I administer some TLC.” “TLC?” “Yeah.” She pushed him down on his back. When she leaned down, her nipples brushed against his chest. John reached up and cupped her breasts, massaging them, and pinching her nipples until they were hard buds. He tried to capture one in his mouth, but she gently pushed him back down and kissed him. When she pulled away and grinned like the Cheshire cat he had to make sure she understood who and what he was. “I’m not a good guy, Kim.” “Yes you are.” She ran her hands down his chest and made it hard for him to think. “No. I enjoy what I do. I like being in control. I like dominating people. In the bedroom and out of it. Killing doesn’t bother me.” “John. I’m an agent, too. At least I was. I like being in control also, but if you mean in the bedroom, then I think you might be surprised to find out just how submissive I could be. For you, anyway.” He smirked and slid his hands down her sides to her waist. “Then suck me.” Her eyes widened. Before he could draw in another breath she’d moved and wrapped her hands around his cock.

Kim looked up at John through her hair and grinned. True dominance lay in submission. By submitting completely to him, and allowing him to dominate her, she

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was actually the one with the power. The one in control. But it didn’t matter. She wanted John and would do anything to have him. “The Boss isn’t going to guard that door all day, Kim. Not even for you.” She laughed and squeezed his cock. “I guess I’d better get on with it then, huh?” “Yes.” John moaned when she kissed the tip of his cock. The taste of him was enough to send a rush of fluids to her already saturated pussy. She didn’t want to suck him, she wanted him buried balls deep in her and pounding away like there was no tomorrow. Instead, she drew him deep into her mouth and caressed his sac, massaging it as she hummed around his cock. “Damn, woman. I want to come buried in your pussy, not in your mouth.” She grinned as she released him. “So what do you want me to do about that?” “For starters you can call me Master. Then you can sink down on my cock and ride me until I come. If you do it really well, there might be an encore later.” “Ooo, then I’ll definitely have to do my best.” Kim slid her hands up his chest as she rose over him again. “If you know what’s good for you.” “This is what’s good for me, Master.” She took his cock in her hand and guided it to her pussy. She slowly sank down on him, drawing out the feel of his huge, hard cock sliding deep in her, filling her. “Then ride me until you come, slave.” John closed his eyes, his face a picture of desire and pleasure. She clenched around him and sat there enjoying this moment of sweet perfection. Kim closed her eyes and slowly rose up, then sank back down on him. She leaned back and braced her hands on his thighs. He filled her so deliciously she could stay like this all day. “Move, slave.” His barked comment startled her. “Excuse me?” She glared at him. “That’s twice. I might not mind calling you Master, but I’m nobody’s slave.”

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“You’re mine.” He grabbed her hips and thrust up into her. “If you want more of this hard cock.” Kim gasped and leaned forward as he continued to thrust his cock in her. She bowed her head, her hair falling to block her sight. As shivers spread through her body she shook her hair back and looked down into his blue eyes. She tried to catch her breath as she nodded. Hell, yeah, I want more of this cock. Of you. “Come for me, Kim. Coat my dick with your cream. Come all over me, baby.” Kim groaned and clenched around him. Being filled with his cock and listening to his heavy breathing and demanding words sent her flying into an orgasm more intense than she’d ever felt before. Aftershocks rumbled through her. Oh, God. Oh. My. God. She shivered and looked down at John. “Who’s your Master?” His hands tightened on her hips. “You are, John. You are.” She moaned as he thrust into her, his hot cum filling her and sending her over the edge into another orgasm. The door opened and Richard peeked in. John growled and she enjoyed the startled look on The Boss’s face. Kim lay spineless on top of John, unable to move even if she wanted to. “If you two are finished, I have business to attend to.” Kim snorted. “I want both of you to report to work on Monday.” “What?” “You heard me. I have an assignment perfect for you two.”

Michelle Hasker Michelle Hasker has been writing for three years. She loves vampires and things that go bump in the night, so it’s no wonder her creations are truly paranormal. While most people only dream of finding love, Michelle’s characters find it, but in the most unexpected places.