Chapter 18

Chapter

Eighteen

Trev stayed with Juicy until his nurse arrived to give him his meds for the afternoon. He'd tried to get Juicy to open up a bit more about his time as a hitman to confirm his theory, but Juicy only wanted to talk about Barkie. Whatever earlier clarity he had possessed was gone.

But that was all right.

Trev was still very sure he knew where those three bodies were.

Once Juicy was doped up and settled down for a nap, Trev left to go find Jupiter.

Mickey was just walking out of the guest room with Jupiter's chains in his hand.

"Hey." Trev scowled. "What's going on?"

Mickey raised his brow.

"Where's Jupiter?" Trev raised the folder as if he was about to smack Mickey with it.

Mickey did not look impressed.

"Hey, fuck you. Maybe I'll get lucky and you'll get a really nasty paper cut."

"Trev!" Jupiter popped up at the door behind Mickey. His chains were gone. "I'm okay."

Trev pushed by Mickey so he could hug Jupiter tight. He slid his hands over Jupiter's neck, rubbing over the marks left from the chains. "What's going on?"

"No idea." Jupiter shrugged. "Mr. Tamerlane isn't exactly chatty."

"I can always put them back on if you'd like," Mickey said with a sweet smile.

"Nope. We're good. Bye bye now." Trev grabbed Jupiter's arm and dragged him inside the room so he could shut the door.

"What did Cold want?"

"Other than to solidify my opinion of him as being an absolute fucking asshole of epic proportions? A lot." Trev ushered Jupiter over to the bed. "Did you know that Juicy Cusack was a hitman for your fucking family?"

"What?" Jupiter scoffed. "Are you serious?"

"Yup. And he's apparently been stalking me and my mom for years 'cause your uncle or somebody told him to." Trev fished out the photograph with Juicy in the background. "Look. That's him."

"Okay, back up, baby doll." Jupiter pinched his brow. "Why would the Luchesi family have a hitman watching you?"

"Because my mom saw Federico Luchesi kill a bunch of people. That's why she was in witness protection. The cops were, like, on the family's payroll and they wanted her to take the stand and put Feddy behind bars or whatever."

"Why wouldn't they just kill him?"

"I asked the same fucking thing. It was because of some promise made to the Don, blah blah blah. Something, something, Cold went on his murder rampage and everybody who knew what was happening was killed. My mom had already moved us to Perry City 'cause your family was gonna, like, keep an eye on her."

"Juicy?"

"That's what Cold said, yeah."

"I've heard about Federico." Jupiter made a face. "The family made arrangements for him to, ahem, have an accident in prison."

"Wow, your family sucks."

"Never denied that."

"Well, listen. Cold is saying all of this bullshit is because of a former FBI douche named Champagne or something. That he was the one who told you guys about me after he read this file and put the pieces together or something."

Jupiter pressed his lips into a thin line. " Champignon , yes. I've heard Emil mention him. I didn't know he was an ex-fed, but that makes sense. The drugs the family is trying to move right now? Came from a federal warehouse before it could be destroyed."

"Seriously? Like what? Stuff that got seized in raids or whatever?"

"Exactly. Which is why they need a solid place for distribution. They have to break everything down and repackage it before selling it so no one can tell where it came from. A lot of dealers won't touch anything that was seized, scared that it can be tracked."

"Fascinating, but!" Trev smirked. "Wanna guess what's behind door number three?"

"What? Wait, what happened to doors number one or two?"

"Oh my God, just go with it. Listen, I think I know why everybody is so worked up over that damn park back in Perry City." Trev tapped the photo of Juicy. "Juicy always took Barkie for his walks, right? At least, when he had a real Barkie. And I kept hearing him talking about two trees, three trees, and then around the big wiener. Look."

Jupiter blinked. "What am I looking at?"

"The big wiener is obviously the hot dog statue, right? Look at the trees in the back." Trev tapped the photo. "See this big cluster? It's three trees growing together, right?"

"Okay. Still not following."

"Juicy kept an eye on me and my mom by staying close. Maybe it had to do with his mind going, that it was easier for him to have us there where he could see us." Trev took a deep breath. "He told me that he helped clean up the mess from Federico."

"The bodies," Jupiter realized. "You think his dog walking route was where he buried the bodies?"

"Makes sense, right?" Trev preened. "Juicy probably walked his dog by there all the time to make sure nobody was getting wise to the sudden addition of three corpses fresh from Strassen Springs. Got stuck on the same route and even now, he can't let it go."

"Emil and Sal must suspect they're there," Jupiter said. "I don't know how, but they must. Why else would they care so much about the park?"

"See, that's what I was thinking too." Trev paused. "Cold's definitely suspicious. He was asking about it, so he has to know something is up with the park too. Maybe not that it's potentially full of bodies, but whatever." He paused again. "Okay, which… Why would anyone care about them?"

Jupiter sat down on the edge of the bed. "What do you mean?"

"Federico is already dead, so it's not like the family is worried about him getting arrested for murder. And it sounds like everybody hated his guts or whatever. So." Trev stared at the photograph as if it would spill more secrets. "Why do they care about the bodies being found now?"

"And how does it tie in with tomorrow's lunch meeting?" Jupiter mused. "If at all."

"Has Cold said anything to you about it?"

"No. You?"

"Yeah, that was the other item on his I'm a giant asshole agenda." Trev shoved the photograph back into the folder. "He wants me to come with him on his little lunch date. After that, we can go."

"Wait, wait. He wants you to go with him? To the place he's supposed to be murdered ?"

"Yeah, but he's going, so?—"

Jupiter scowled. "No."

"What?" Trev was so startled that he actually laughed. He scratched at his ear. "I must be hearing things because it sounded like you just tried to tell me no."

"You heard me. No fuckin' way, baby doll."

"Uh, yes way." Trev raised his brow. "If I do it, he's going to let us go. We can finally get the fuck out of here."

"It's way too dangerous," Jupiter argued. "I won't allow it."

Trev laughed again, his temper bubbling up slowly. "Wow, you're adorable . Yes, it's kind of hot when you get bossy while we're fucking, but right now? Not so fucking much."

"This is way too dangerous," Jupiter insisted. "Emil and Sal are going to kill Boss Cold tomorrow if he shows up to the restaurant. You understand that, right? Cold is smart, but he's not bulletproof."

"As gross as it sounds to even say out loud, I have to trust that he knows what the fuck he's doing," Trev bit back. "He wouldn't risk his own life. That much is fucking clear. So! It's either this or leave you behind."

"I'm unchained. We could go right now."

"Uh-huh. And the assassin waiting for you outside the door? What about him?"

Jupiter sighed haggardly. "We'll think of something."

"Here." Trev tossed the folder at Jupiter. "Hit him with this. I'm sure that'll work. Good luck."

Jupiter caught it. "I'm serious, Trev. This isn't a game. Before you agreed to anything with Cold, you should have talked to me first."

"Is that so?" Trev planted his hands on hips, batting his lashes as he fought to keep his anger from boiling right over. "Last time I checked, I don't need your fucking permission to do a motherfucking thing. You don't fucking own me, Jupiter. You don't get to tell me what to do. You're not my fucking boyfriend. You're not my fucking anything, you fucking?—"

"Then why do you still wear that collar?"

"For the fucking aesthetic ."

Jupiter set the folder aside as he stood, glaring down at Trev. "I won't allow you to put yourself at risk like this."

"Won't allow me?" Trev laughed right in his face. "Fuck you."

Jupiter grabbed the ring of the collar. "I said no ."

Trev pushed Jupiter's hand away. "If only that meant something to me! What a shame!"

"Trev, I can't let you do this." Jupiter growled.

"Let me? You can't let me do this?" Trev growled right back. "You have some serious fucking misconceptions about who I am as a person if you think I would ever let anyone control me?—"

"Goddammit! This isn't about control!" Jupiter reached for Trev's shoulders. "This is about you risking your fucking life! It's not worth it, baby doll. Not for this. Not for me."

"Who said I'm doing it for you ?" Trev shot back furiously. "I don't know what the fuck Cold is planning except that he doesn't give two shits about me, you, or anyone else except for how he can use us. This is the only play I have to get the fuck out of here and to a nice fancy fucking beach, okay? I'm doing this for me . I want a fucking happy ending, you arrogant piece of shit, and that means having you with me, okay?"

Jupiter blinked slowly and his mouth opened, but no words came out.

Trev wanted to strangle him.

But also kiss him.

Okay, but he also really wanted to strangle him.

Fuck it.

Trev grabbed Jupiter's face and dragged him into a fierce kiss.

There was no future without Jupiter. He knew that now, even though recognizing that terrified him. He was willing to play Cold's games, to do whatever it took to keep this man by his side.

"You are worth it," Trev said with a gasp, dragging his fingers through Jupiter's hair.

"But—"

"Shut the fuck up." Trev clamped his hand over Jupiter's mouth. "The risk, the fucking whatever, all of it. You're worth it. To me."

Jupiter hugged Trev's waist tight and he smiled. "And here I thought you were smart."

"I am fucking smart." Trev scowled, but he relaxed as Jupiter toyed with the collar at his neck. "Smarter than you and your stupid family, Cold and his bullshit, and I…" He sagged in Jupiter's embrace.

"What is it, baby doll?"

"There's just something about you that makes me stupid." Trev cradled his cheek. "But still not stupid enough to let you tell me what to do. So." He took a deep breath. "I'm going to do this, okay? Just… shut up and let me do it."

Jupiter's expression softened, and he pressed their foreheads together. "I'm sorry. I know you're a badass motherfucker, but last time I checked? You're not bulletproof either."

"I'll be fine." Trev kissed him. "Now just… shut up and take your clothes off."

Jupiter laughed. "Haven't had enough of me today, huh?"

"I'm pissed off and I want to ride your dick."

"I do believe that is something I can help you with." Jupiter playfully pinned Trev down to the bed.

"I think I liked this better when you were chained up." Trev squirmed beneath Jupiter, leaning in to bite his neck.

"Oh, is that so?" Jupiter chuckled.

"Yeah." Trev grinned. "It was kinda nice being in charge."

"You think you were in charge, huh?" Jupiter's eyes flicked over Trev's body. "Really?"

"I know I was," Trev argued, even as his breathing picked up.

"So, if I tell you to take off your clothes right now?" Jupiter's voice dropped to a low purr. "And get yourself ready for me? What will you do?"

Trev inhaled sharply, a bolt of arousal making his entire body clench. "I will do it, but only because I want to fuck you."

"Right. Because you want to be a good boy and ride my dick, yeah?"

"Yeah. Because I'm fucking horny."

"Because you're fucking horny, sir ."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever, sir . Just give me that dick."

"Well, go on then." Jupiter leaned back, dragging his hands down Trev's chest to his stomach. "Show me how much you want it."

Trev undressed at lightning speed, flinging his clothes off in all directions. He yelped when Jupiter dragged him down into the middle of the bed. "Hey!"

"Roll over, baby doll," Jupiter commanded. "Let me see that perfect ass."

Trev shifted to his hands and knees, arching his back and sticking his ass out. He smiled as Jupiter's hands slid over the curves of his body. "Like what you see, hmm?"

"I sure do." Jupiter palmed Trev's ass cheeks and squeezed. "Now go on. Aren't you supposed to be getting yourself ready for me?"

Trev reached over to grab the lube. "Mm, shouldn't take much."

"I'll be the judge of that, baby doll."

Trev slicked up his fingers, his pulse already throbbing in the head of his dick. As much as he argued against it, he really did enjoy Jupiter taking charge. He loved the push and pull of it, the thrill of the struggle, and the sweet reward of his eventual submission.

It was hotter than it had any right to be, and trusting his pleasure to another person was both terrifying and exhilarating. He'd never relied on anyone else for a damn thing, but…

He wanted to.

He wanted Jupiter to be that person for him, someone who was going to be there for him and lift him up so he could take on the whole world. As long as Trev had Jupiter at his side, he felt like he could do anything.

And that…

That was special.

Trev slipped a finger inside his hole, sighing softly as he thrust in deep. This was just a tease of what he knew was coming, and he groaned as he pressed in a second finger, greedily fucking himself open.

"Look at you," Jupiter murmured. "Always so fucking greedy for it, aren't you?"

"Yeah?" Trev breathed out slowly. "So what if I am?"

"You like what I do to you? Hmm?" Jupiter spread Trev's ass cheeks wide. "Making you get your little hole ready for me?"

Trev closed his eyes. "Mmm, yeah. I like knowin' that you're watching. That you can't take your, mmm , your eyes off me."

"You're so fucking sexy." Jupiter's thumb teased around Trev's asshole.

Trev whined and gasped as Jupiter pushed the tip of his thumb inside. The stretch felt good, and he arched up to urge Jupiter to probe deeper. "Damn right I am."

Jupiter obliged by pushing his thumb farther in and twisting it. He reached between Trev's legs with his other hand to squeeze his balls firmly. "I bet you're already dripping, aren't you?"

Trev thrust his fingers faster. "Maybe."

Jupiter rubbed Trev's balls. "You want me to fuck you now?"

"Yes, please ."

"Mmm, not yet." Jupiter chuckled, sliding his fingers along the shaft of Trev's cock as he gave another twist of his thumb. "I don't think you're ready yet. Besides, you do look so beautiful like this."

"I look even more beautiful taking your dick," Trev griped.

"Then tell me."

"What?"

"Tell me how much you want it."

Trev gritted his teeth and pushed his fingers in as far as they could go, drawing out a soft gasp. "Please, come on. This isn't enough. My fucking fingers just aren't enough. I want your dick."

Jupiter hummed as if in deep thought. "No."

"Jupiter!" Trev whined, rolling his hips back. "Please. I'm so fucking empty. You know how good I fucking feel. You know I can take whatever you fucking give me. Please fuck me. Right fucking now!"

Jupiter pulled out his thumb and stopped teasing Trev's dick.

"Finally!" Trev sighed in relief.

"Roll over on your back."

"But I wanted to?—"

"Roll over on your back," Jupiter repeated sternly.

Trev obeyed with a growl, his hard cock bouncing as he got into position.

Jupiter looked over him with a hungry swipe of his tongue over his top lip. "You really are beautiful. There is certainly no denying that." He traced a finger around the base of Trev's cock. "Even when you're being a brat."

"I am behaving, thank you." Trev spread his legs wide, easily folding himself in half to offer Jupiter a tantalizing view of his ass. He continued to flex until he could tease his tongue over the head of his cock, locking his eyes with Jupiter.

Jupiter growled and pressed closer, grabbing Trev's cock to feed into his mouth. "Go on. Suck."

Trev wrapped his lips around his own dick, sucking gently. He moaned as Jupiter thrust a finger inside of his wet hole, fucking him firmly and forcing his cock to rock deeper into his mouth.

"You are such a talented boy, aren't you?" Jupiter smiled. "You love this, huh? Sucking yourself? Knowing how much it turns me on?"

Trev replied by tilting his hips to push more of his cock inside his mouth and sucking noisily. He groaned when Jupiter continued to finger his hole with rough slams, each one driving his cock closer to the back of his own throat. His toes curled, his muscles tensed, and it would be so easy to come right now.

Jupiter turned his hand, adding a second finger and curling them upward to stroke over Trev's prostate.

"Mmph!" Trev's eyes teared up and he writhed, squeezing down on Jupiter's fingers in hopes of urging him to keep going. The pressure was perfect, the suction hot, and there was always a thrilling element to showing off this particular talent with such a captivated audience. He loved how Jupiter couldn't look away, and he groaned, muffled as it was, to show Jupiter how much he was enjoying himself.

"My sweet little slut," Jupiter taunted, his fingers slowly massaging over that sweet spot. "Just not happy unless you got a dick in you, huh? Even if it's your own?"

Trev moaned louder and bobbed his head, sucking his cock desperately.

"God, look at that." Jupiter pushed his fingers in deep, holding there as he watched Trev intently. "You're getting close, aren't you? You wanna come for me, baby doll? Swallow your come down?"

Trev swirled his tongue around his shaft and moaned frantically.

"Almost there, baby doll? Mmm?" Jupiter curled his fingers again.

"Mmmph!" Trev made a pleading sound, the tension in his loins ready to implode. He ached with the need for release, eager to get himself off, so they could?—

"Not yet." Jupiter grabbed Trev's thigh and pulled, yanking his cock out of his mouth.

"Jupiter! The fuck?" Trev growled in frustration.

"I said, not yet." Jupiter gently withdrew his fingers so he could stretch both of Trev's legs out around him. "You wanna be good, don't you?"

"I want to fucking come." Trev got a hold of his cock. "I was right fucking there."

"If you want to, go right ahead." Jupiter smirked, rubbing Trev's thighs. "But then I'm not going to fuck you."

"What?" Trev spat, though his hand stilled.

"You heard me, baby doll." Jupiter bowed his head to kiss Trev's brow. "Be a good boy and wait… and then I'll give you what you want."

Trev wanted to kick him out of bed, and he growled low. "You're serious?"

"Very." Jupiter sat back and removed his clothing. "You're going to wait because you love this. You love doing what I tell you to do and giving up that precious control to me."

"I like your dick," Trev flatly replied.

"And the only way you're getting it is if you do what I tell you to."

"Fucking fine." Trev let go of his cock with a dramatic roll of his eyes, even as his lust threatened to boil right over. "How do you want me, hmm? Because I seem to remember wanting to ride you and now you're playing stupid fucking games."

"You love this."

"My balls sure as fuck don't."

Jupiter chuckled, sliding off the last of his clothing. "Trust me. They will." He picked up the lube to slick up his cock. "We're going to take our time, baby doll. Don't worry. I'll still give you a chance to get on top. But only when I'm ready for you to."

"How about now? Is now good for you?" Trev tucked his arms behind his head. "Because now is really, really good for me."

Jupiter grinned as he pushed between Trev's thighs. "Not yet."

Trev wrapped his legs around Jupiter to draw him in close. He shivered when Jupiter's cock brushed against his hole, and he tried angling his hips to bring him inside. "Jupiter… please."

"You ask so nicely." Jupiter pressed forward, the head of his cock pushing in. "Mmm, there."

Trev sighed, relaxing as Jupiter thrust and filled him in one smooth motion. "There we go. That's what the fuck I'm talking about." He grabbed Jupiter's shoulders and kissed him firmly, squeezing his legs tight.

Jupiter kissed him passionately, fucking him with slow, deep slams.

Trev moaned and dug his nails into Jupiter's back, savoring his dick inside of him. He loved the heat, the weight of being so full, and he crossed his ankles to keep Jupiter at this perfect angle.

Jupiter held him close, fucking into Trev a little harder but maintaining the steady pace. He drove forward, again and again, pounding Trev against the sheets.

Trev took it all with eager grunts and moans, and he wrapped himself around Jupiter as closely as he could. Their lips touched in teasing, quick kisses, and he dragged his nails down Jupiter's spine to grab a firm handful of his ass, trying to encourage him to give him more.

Jupiter's initial response was to slow to a cruel crawl, and he chuckled breathlessly in Trev's ear. "What is it, baby doll?"

"More," Trev said quietly. "Please… Give me more."

"More, huh?" Jupiter trailed a line of kisses down Trev's jaw.

"Please!" Trev bucked his hips down. "Fuck, come on."

Jupiter slipped his arms beneath Trev to lift him. "Come here, baby doll. Like this."

Trev groaned as Jupiter sat up and brought Trev into his lap. He hugged Jupiter's neck as he adjusted to the new position. He slammed his ass down and groaned happily. "Fuck yeah, this is what I'm talking about."

"Go on," Jupiter urged. "Ride this cock."

Trev didn't need to be told twice. Using his hold on Jupiter's neck for extra leverage, he rolled his hips down and fucked himself greedily on Jupiter's dick. He slammed hard and fast, letting the heat build between them until it was ready to boil right over.

Jupiter latched on to Trev's sides, thrusting up into him as he dragged him down to meet each slam. "There you go. There's my good boy. My good fuckin' boy."

Trev moaned excitedly and went faster, chasing the sweet friction as Jupiter's praise fueled his desire. The smack of their skin was loud, their panting breaths hoarse, and Trev gave Jupiter everything he had as they drove each other toward their end.

Yes .

Fuck, yes, this was perfect and wonderful and Trev groaned when Jupiter grabbed his cock. He arched his body back, bracing himself now on his hands so he could grind his ass down for each delicious slam. "Come on… Come on, baby. Make me fuckin' come."

Jupiter kept a firm hold on Trev's cock, thrusting up frantically as he jerked Trev off. "Get it, baby doll. Fuckin' come on my dick. Come on. Get it."

"There, there! I'm fucking coming!" Trev cried out. "F-fuck! I'm coming!" His entire body jerked, every muscle locking up tight before melting into sweet bliss as his climax took over. His cock pulsed across his stomach, and he closed his eyes, sinking into the incredible waves washing over him.

It was hot, shivery, and he went still, grateful for Jupiter's strong arms to keep him upright.

Jupiter hugged him tight, urging Trev to collapse against his chest with his cock still buried deep inside of him. He panted at Trev's neck, and he fanned his hands across Trev's back. "Mm, baby doll."

Trev had been so caught up in his orgasm that he'd barely noticed Jupiter's. He could feel the extra slick slide when Jupiter shifted inside of him, and he moaned softly. "Damn."

"Good?"

"So fucking good." Trev smiled warmly. He groaned in satisfaction and buried his head against Jupiter's shoulder. "Mm, I almost forgot why I was mad at you."

Jupiter chuckled. "Damn. I guess I'll just have to try harder next time." He kissed Trev's hair. "You good, baby doll? Not too much?"

"No, I'm fine. Just snuggle me and be quiet."

Jupiter laughed, shifting them onto their sides so they could still hold each other even as Jupiter's cock slipped out. Their limbs tangled together as they sought to stay close, and Trev could have easily fallen asleep.

He was warm and sated, and in Jupiter's arms was one of his favorite places to be.

Jupiter cleared his throat. "You know…"

"What?" Trev murmured.

"Even if we really can leave tomorrow, my family will still come after me." Jupiter pulled Trev a little closer. "They have a hit out on me."

Trev touched Jupiter's cheek, scratching at his beard. "That's why we're getting as far away as possible. Me, you, sandy beaches."

"And Juicy?"

Trev chuckled. "Yeah, Juicy too. Which means Barkie."

"The dog? Who isn't real?"

"Just don't say that to him." Trev laughed, trying not to think about Juicy snapping at him the other day. He rubbed Jupiter's chest. "You… You guys are all I have."

"What about Jimmy? Rowena?"

"They're great, but…" Trev was quiet for a moment. "They didn't order extra Chinese food for me. They didn't let me kick them in the balls. They're not… They mean a lot to me, more than they probably should, but they're not…"

"Not what?"

"They're not family." Trev clung to Jupiter. "Didn't think I had any of that left, heh, but… maybe I do and I just didn't realize it."

Jupiter kissed his brow. "Yeah?"

"Yeah." Trev smiled softly. "Do you think Jimmy would let me kick him in the nuts?"

"Hard to say." Jupiter chuckled. "I bet Rowena would."

"She's got the biggest ones here." Trev laughed. "Jimmy probably would? He's definitely that kinda will give you the shirt off his back dude. But he's gonna cry afterward. Rowena would take it and be like, wow, that's all you got ? She's a fierce bitch."

Jupiter kissed Trev's cheek. "Maybe you have more family than you think."

Trev blushed. "Maybe."

"Try to rest? We still gotta make it through dinner tonight."

"Oh, fuckin' goody."