Under my Bodyguard's Control (manxman, manxwoman)*Power Tops Book 3*

Prologue

Mike
(Joe's car)

Mike

I stood just inside the main entrance of his office building close to the revolving doors. I knew I was large in stature and I took up a lot of space, so the wary glances I was receiving from the employees rushing past me to get out the doors, and go home for the evening like they inmates escaping from prison didn't bother me at all. I usually waited for him outside on the curb next to the car, but today it was raining cats and dogs outside, so as per Mr. Carter's severe warnings, here I stand inside the lobby of Joseph's workplace patiently waiting and ready with an oversized umbrella to make sure that not one drop of water touches his gorgeous head while I escorted him home.

I would have gone the extra mile for him anyway without Mr. Carter's instructions because try as I might, I have wanted Joseph to be mine ever since the first time I laid eyes on him, years ago when he first got together with Mr. Carter and his little Gavin. Despite my better judgment, I have pined away for the unattainable man for much too long. For years, I have committed the sin of envy, total green eyed, covetous, and unbearable yearning for not only my client, but a client that was in a three way committed relationship with one of the men that signs my paychecks and financially supported my private security firm. How fucked up is that?

My eyes scanned the lobby for any sign of danger, and to see if Joseph had made it down yet from his top floor office. And for all the stoic calm I was projecting on the outside, I felt the almost unbelievable flutters of anticipation in my gut.

I had spent my morning in a private meeting with both Mr. Carter and his impish little partner, Mr. Martin. The man has been as straight forward with me as always when he explained to me that Joseph was no longer a part of their romantic relationship. They had amicably parted ways over three weeks ago. He made it clear they will always remain close friends with each other, and that the offer for Joseph to return to their intimate relationship was always on option on the table if he so chose to accept it.

Mr. Carter went on to shock the hell out of me by boldly telling me that if I wanted Joe to be mine, then I needed to pursue him and to make sure that I didn't break his heart or else. He didn't have to elaborate on what the or else meant. Mr. Carter along with Mr. Roche, and Mr. Jennings were like a triple threat, they are wealthy, influential, and total Dominants. True Alpha males, they held substantial control within the city government and in business world as well. And if they had the need to make your life, your business, and your entire world come to a gut wrenching collapse around your ears, then they could do so with unbelievable ease.

The bank of elevators dinged yet again and another rush of employees surged forward, but I only had eyes for the beauty that exited the last car and began walking my way while scrolling through his phone. It wasn't until he was almost half way across the foyer did he hold his head up and his gorgeous eyes made contact with mine. His step faltered for a moment but he kept his balance and made his way towards me.

He came to a nervous stop a few feet away from me, and I studied his face for a second. I wondered how he would react if I choose to tell him how I really feel about him and ask him out. I wondered if he was over his two lovers, and if he is ready to start something new with someone else? Did he need to be dominated like Mr. Carter's level of BDSM, or would he be happy with someone who is just dominant lover in the bedroom?

Joseph nervously cleared his throat and I watched amused as he blushed when my gaze refocused fully on him. "Mr. Madison, it's raining outside so I thought I would wait for you here. Are you ready, Sir?" I politely asked easily reverting to my professional role. I didn't have a clue as to how to approach him on a personal level with all these questions running through my head. So I swept my hand forward and ushered him to the door. Once we stepped outside, I immediately opened the umbrella and stepped closer to him in order to escort him to the car.

I could have died right there on the soggy sidewalk as his mouth watering scent hit me straight in the solar plexus. Damn, even after working all day he smelled as clean and fresh as if he just stepped out of the shower, and my perverted mind immediately wondered if he smelled like citrus and vanilla all over his delectable little body.

We hurried across the sidewalk and I opened the car door and leaned over making sure that not one drop of water touched him, our bodies brushed up against one another as he turned to get into the car and right before he slipped into the vehicle, he looked up at me with those gorgeous eyes of his. They held such need that I forgot myself completely and growled, "Fuck it."

Joseph gasped at my sudden outburst of profanity, and the fact that I literally shoved him into the backseat of the car. I quickly followed him into the dry interior of the vehicle. Todd, his driver looked confused and alarmed. His training automatically kicked in and he quickly scanned the area before gunning the engine and cutting off traffic to get us away from any possible danger.

I quickly informed that I there wasn't anything out of the ordinary, I just chose to hurry up and get out of the rain. He nodded his understanding about my uncharacteristic actions and he continued to give me a curious look through the rear-view mirror as I activated the privacy glass effectively cocooning Joseph and I in the back seat of the custom made Mercedes armored car Damien bought for him.

Turning towards him, I almost smiled at his wide eyed stare. He was sitting in the far corner of the seat like he was trying to restrain himself from getting any closer to me. I decided to just be up front with him and just go for it. The only thing that can happen is that he can either say yes and go out with me, or tell me to go to Hell. But it was time for this to standby to over once and for all.

"Joseph, I am just going to get straight to the point. I don't know if you have any idea how much I want you. How much I admire you, and how attracted I am to you. I have had these feelings for a good long while, they are not recent. I am aware that you are no longer in a relationship with Damien and Gavin, and I am not asking for details about your breakup. All I want to know is, are you over them?" I asked him as he studied my serious face from the semi darken corner of the car seat where he was perched.

I watched his beautiful pink lips quiver for a second before he opened his mouth and answered, "Yes, I have come to terms with why I couldn't give them all of me. Despite all that, I will always love them and we will remain friends."

"So if I ask you to go out with me, to spend sometime with me so we can get to know each other, will you give me a chance?" I reached out and took his smaller hand in mine. My thumb caressed the smooth skin on the back of his hand and I marveled at how soft and smooth his skin felt. Another streak of heated anticipation shot through my body. I can just imagine if he would feel amazingly soft all over his luscious body.

Joseph blinked up at me and his skin blossomed as he blushed so prettily for me. The little beauty nodded his yes in response to my question about giving me a chance for us to get to know one another. I could have shouted for Todd to stop the car so that I could get out and do the happy dance. To say I was elated that he said yes was a grievous understatement.

I still had his warm little palm in my hand and I made sure I held his mesmerized gaze as I brought his hand up and brushed my lips against his petal soft skin. I heard the little whimper that escaped those pouty lips and I could help the smile of satisfaction that spread across my face. I wanted to do so much more to this man but I knew I was going to have to take it slow.

I have restrained myself and my feelings for years and now that he was finally within my grasp. There's no way I am going to fuck this up by rushing him into anything too soon. He is too special for that. I was finally getting the opportunity to make this amazing man mine, and to love and cherish him the best that I can. I sat back once I made that silent vow to myself.

I intertwined our fingers and I was pleased to see the small smile ghosting across Joseph's face as Todd maneuvered the car towards his home. Hopefully one day it will be my home that he returns to at the end of his work day. Yes, things were definitely looking up and I felt like I was the King of the world with this man at my side.