Healing Hands (7 page)

Chapter 12
Sophie unpacked the rest of her things and was touched that Florence had sorted out a couple of
drawers and cleared some wardrobe space for her things, she put on her crop joggers as they were
soft on her cut which was still throbbing, Marcus had redressed it for her, a pink tight pineapple t
shirt and she was done, she untangled her hair and braided it in two plaits she really needed a
good trim it was getting too long even for her taste. She decided to phone her mother something
she should have done last night but she had been putting it off she knew what her reaction would
be so she blurted it all out as fast as she could and then waited for the onslaught, actually it was
mild for Diane although terrified for her daughters safety and furious her hiding place was revealed
she was also very pleased to discover Sophie had a man taking care of her and the backup of his
family, Sophie had spoken of her new found interest in a Dr but had no idea how serious it had
become. It was also a huge weight off her mind that she was in a secure house with bodyguards
and absurdly pleased there was a housekeeper to make sure Sophie ate! Diane had recently
purchase a villa on the South West coast of France she suggested they use that if they had to get
away as no one knew she had bought it, so if things got tricky at least they would have a bolt hole,
she was very excited to meet my new man especially as the word love came up a few times.
Marcus walked in as she disconnected the call, he looked her over with a smug grin she looked
great in fitness wear that was for sure and her breasts were demanding attention in that pink top
but he had to resist his parents had just driven up to the house and would be here any second, she
sprang up and jumped in his arms wrapping her legs round his waist and kissed him
enthusiastically, “steady girl I don’t want to greet my parents with a hard on I think my mum may
just faint!” he put her down and twiddled her braids “I love these you look like Rapunzel!” he
slapped her bottom and they ran downstairs giggling just as Florence opened the door to Barbee
and Don, like a whirlwind his mum swept in and pulled Sophie into her huge bust for a hug ”oh my
girl I am so sorry about Duncan. And I can't believe you are so normal after some of the things that
evil man did to you, don't worry he didn't tell us much but what he did tell us was bad enough,
now Don give her that letter immediately it looked important”. As they moved into the lounge
Marcus was on tenter hooks his brother was not going to escape his wrath unless this letter
contained a miracle.
Sophie opened it and a memory stick fell into her lap, she read the letter out to the room.

The room was quiet then Don stood upright “I'm off to make some calls; this person needs
stopping before he can do more damage, Marcus can I use your office?”
“go for it dad I will join you shortly I just want to make sure all is right here first” he was worried
about the pale girl beside him who had appeared to withdraw in to herself again he gave his mum
a knowing look “come along sweetie we will leave the men to deal with the important stuff lets me
and you have a visit with Florence I can smell fresh baking of some sort”
Sophie took her hand left the note and memory stick on the chair and went along with Barbee, she
looked at Marcus's frantic face and managed a weak smile of reassurance.
The following 48 hours were a hive of activity, plans were put in place Sophie was pretty safe at the
house as Jasper was probably concentrating his search on Anglesey and had no idea of her
relationship with Marcus, the best news of all was Reynard had allowed Don a visit and had done a
deal with him it turned out he had a file of written evidence of all Jaspers misdemeanours drug
deals and links to the armed robbery, Reynard himself had collated it for future use to and he said
we could use it providing it would be safely returned to his solicitor after we had finished with it he
needed it for security on his release. Apparently Jasper had tried to have him killed inside he
scuppered his plans be instructing his legal team to send Jasper a letter informing him of his little
stash of evidence and that the information was held by his solicitor with strict instructions to
release it to the police and media should anything untoward happen to him whilst in prison.
Now Dons team were trying to set up a meeting with Jaspers lawyer, a ruthless man who had
replaced Simpson just a few months ago Mr Proctor was playing hard ball and not returning calls
but then he had no idea what they wanted, they decided the only way to proceed was for Sophie
to get in touch hersef, they had tried to keep her out of the arrangements until they organised the
meeting but it looked like that was a luxury they couldn't now afford.
Sophie was holding the phone waiting to see if her name got her put her through to Mr Proctor
and the connection was almost instant.
“Ms Merchant? What can I do for you, Mr Bonavia has allowed me to speak to you on his behalf
and I am intrigued at the call when you have been trying to avoid him so effectively!”
“Mr Proctor my representatives have some information Mr Bonavia may find interesting enough to
agree to a meeting as soon as possible”
“What information could possibly be of such interest that my client would halt his tireless search
unless it involved you agreeing to meet with him in person?”
“That is not possible, we have uncovered a file of evidence that implicates your clients involvement
in an armed robbery 6 years ago plus other incidents of drug dealing and we are prepared to do a
deal with him to keep this evidence out of the wrong hands”
Marcus and Don were both smiling proudly at her she had done exceptionally well, calm defiant
and forceful, at that moment Marcus wanted to nothing more than to be alone with her and show
her how much she meant to him.
The phone had gone silent; Sophie assumed he was conferring with his client.
“Ms Merchant my client wants a meeting arranged for tomorrow 11am at our Chester branch if
that suits your party; he asks after you and passes on his regards.”
Sophie repeated the instruction to Marcus and Don and the men nodded to confirm agreement,
she was shaking at the thought that Jasper was somewhere not too far away hunting her down.
“Mr Proctor the meeting is confirmed I take it your offices are listed so we can find them easily?”
“Yes Proctor and James on King Street, I take it you will not be attending the meeting?”
“No I will not it will be a Mr Griffin and Mr Hobbs “
“good I am sure this meeting will be productive to both parties take care Ms Merchant”
As Sophie hung up she had a niggling feeling he was happy she wasn't going to be at the meeting
and his last comment sounded like a warning, she brushed it off her instincts were on high alert at
the moment unsurprisingly. The arrangements were done it was almost dinner time but there was
just enough time for Marcus to do one thing he walked over to her grabbed her wrist and marched
upstairs leaving his parents standing in the lounge open mouthed. “Excuse us will you we need to
discuss something urgently upstairs.”

Sophie clawed at the covers and a low moan escaped her throat as she looked into the eyes of the
gorgeous man who currently had his tongue buried in her swollen and sensitive folds of skin! “oh
my God Marcus please! I want you inside me” he grinned and slowly but firmly replaced his tongue
with his finger whilst his thumb circled her clit he stroked inside her at a frustratingly slow pace
“aargh please please” he loved it when she begged so he plunged in a second finger slid them in
deeper and then flicked her nub with his tongue and brought her to climax with an explosion, he
could feel her pussy throbbing and squeezing his fingers he had to be inside her, he had been
careful over the last few days to give her time to deal with what was happening and his body had
been deprived of her warmth too long, while her eyes were still closed and she purred after her
orgasm he pulled himself up to her and gently teased her mouth open with his tongue, she could
taste herself on him and found that quite erotic, his mood was different this time she really felt like
he was worshipping her body and it made her want him even more, the kiss moved down to her
breasts and he suckled them stroking kneading and licking she arched her back and tilted her
crotch to feel his erection, he was so hard and long and she needed every inch inside right now.
Sophie pushed him off and turned him over so she straddled his hips and then planted herself
firmly on his length, he loved that she took control and watched her as she enjoyed savouring him,
he held her still for a moment and she opened her eyes angry he had stopped her but the look in
his eyes made her gasp he made her feel so sexy this look was of pure adoration “I love you
Marcus” he blinked and his voice broke “ I love you too baby so so much” he groaned and then
released her so she could ride him again he stroked and massaged her breasts as she drove herself
harder and faster just as he was about to come he flipped her back over so he could slow it down
and then pulled out a little and when he felt her quiver begin he rammed himself deep and they
both cried out together as their orgasms shattered she squeezed every drop from him until he
collapsed on to her body and they pressed foreheads together just staring into each other’s eyes
marvelling at the depth of emotions they had for each other. They lay together after and Sophie
dozed for a while until dusk came then they shared the shower washing each other gently Marcus
was aware his father was probably making arrangements for tomorrow so he reluctantly left her
washing her hair and went to dress for dinner.
Dinner was always a formal affair when you had guests and a housekeeper like Florence, Marcus
slipped a crisp white shirt on and smart trousers then went down to check in with Don and open a
bottle of wine. Sophie thought she would make an effort tonight as all she had worn since being
here were her comfy clothes, she piled her hair up loosely on top of her head applied a little make
up and wore a sheer silk navy blue shift dress that was cut on the bias it was ankle length but had a
deep split that displayed a nice tease of leg that Marcus would enjoy, the bodice was fitted and
had a built in support for her breasts so she didn't need a bra and it clung to her waist, her boobs
looked amazing in this, Jasper had bought it just for that reason but she never wore it for him he
didn't deserve a treat. She finished her outfit with high strappy sandals and went to join the family.
The Taylors were all sat comfortably at the table and the two men rose as she arrived both looked
her over approvingly but she smiled as she noticed Marcus staring at her chest,
“oh my darling you look exquisite you are such a tiny thing but so well blessed in other areas you
lucky girl” Sophie was taken aback by his mother’s frankness she just wasn't used to compliments
or kindness. The meal was extraordinary Florence was a fantastic cook and for the first time in a
while Sophie had cleared her plates all three courses and Marcus was thrilled he had worried she
was starting to waste away, he smiled proudly at her empty plates and she beamed back, she
seemed so much more relaxed and she was hoping tomorrow’s meeting would bring an end to her
situation at long last. They said their good nights and as she suspected the dress didn't take long to
come off once they got into the bedroom and Marcus worshipped her body all over again, tonight
was the happiest night of her life so far and hopefully tomorrow would top them all, she slept like
a baby wrapped in Marcus arms solidly for the entire night a miracle indeed.

Thursday dawned and Griffin and Hobbs were in the office with Don and Marcus and were being
briefed they had copies of all the files and evidence from Reynard’s solicitor. Don and Marcus were
going to the meeting with them but planned on waiting outside the building in the car as backup in
case they were identified, Sophie was staying home with Barbee and Florence, Samuel was also
hovering around, he had obviously had instruction to act as house bodyguard and he was taking
his ole very seriously. The men left at 8.30am Marcus kissed her goodbye he put all his anxieties
into it leaving her breathless, they had just cuddled this morning he wanted to wait until they had
today over with and his parents sent home before he enjoyed her body again, and then he planned
to christen every room with her as often as he could. The minute they had gone Sophie was
anxious pacing the floors and fidgeting ”sweetie you will be a nervous wreck soon if you don't sit
down and relax, they will sort it don't worry” Barbee was fussing round her and Florence kept her
coffee topped up, all the caffeine was making her restless and she really needed to let off some
steam and kill some time in the process.
“Barbee I think a run would do me good as to be honest I really need to burn some of this stress is
that all right with you? I will do a circuit of the gardens and stay away from the gates.”
“Good idea honey maybe you will feel calmer after a jog, off you go but yes staying away from the
gates is a good idea”