Black Security Company Carter Black Book 1

By Sally Lovell

Can a damaged retired Black Ops soldier resist a troubled, beautiful woman?
Carter Black has been hired to protect Lillian Jamison from her ex-husband Ken Malone and his brother Bill. Ken is an infamous embezzler who had stolen $500 million from his clients and is now in prison. With Ken in prison, there is no stopping Bill from coming after Lillian to get the rest of the hidden money. Lillian is desperate and seeks help from Black Security in which Carter owns.
While protecting Lillian, their attraction between them is like nothing Carter has never experienced. Carter tries everything in his power to resist this beautiful damsel in distress, but before he knows it she flips his life upside down. Unexpectedly, Ken escapes from prison and heads straight to Lillian.
Will Carter be able to keep Lillian safe as their lives become a tangled mess?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sally Lovell
• Release date: Jan 3, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310220692

Sally Lovell

Live in small town in Michigan. Owned Hair and Tanning Salon for 15 years. Decided to try my hand at writing e-books. Which has been a trip. It is exciting and frustrating all in one. But I love it. With the help of my family, which is two teenage daughters and my husband and two dogs, they have been vary patient with me. It especially with all the frustration of the formatting of the book.

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Black Security Company

Carter Black Book 1

Sally Lovell

Black Security Company

Carter Black Book 1

Sally Lovell

Copyright Sally Lovell 2013

Published by Sally Lovell

All Rights Reserved

ISBN – 9781310220692

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This is a work of fiction. All characters, names, and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Chapter 1

The Black Security Company was finally running smoothly after endless hard work and sweat. The four owners of the company were seeing profits coming into the business. The four brothers gave their personal lives and jobs to make the company successful, but it would be worth it in the end. The four brothers that own the company were all ex-military; Carter Black, the oldest, 36, was ex-Black Ops. Chase Black, 34, was an ex-Navy Seal. Chance Black, 32, was ex-Air Force, and Colin Black, 30, was ex-Marine. They all had the experience and training to run a security company.

Carter Black served 16 years in the Black Ops. He had a hip replacement that had left him with a limp and was in constant pain. His leg and hip on the left side were full of nasty scars. With an explosion that had shattered his hip, he had to retire earlier than planned due to the injury.

Carter was very self-conscious of his injuries. His leg and hip were not the only places he had scars. Carter had four knife scars, one on his chest, two across his stomach, and one on the rib cage. There also were scars on his back from being caned by a terrorist after being held, prisoner.

When Carter came home two years ago, he felt like a wrecked man and wasn't sure where his life would take him. His life was over because of the injuries. All he ever knew was being in the Black Ops and had trained hard to get into the elite force at age 20. He had been one of the youngest men to make it into the elite force. Carter had no idea what civilian life was going to hold for him.

Carter knew he wasn't a quitter and decided to take the money he saved to open a security company with the skills he learned in the Black Ops. The next task he had was to convince his brothers to join him. His brothers, one by one, joined Carter in the business. Carter did most of the company's business end while his brothers were the muscle. Their reputation for being ex-military finally started to pay off.

Black Security's reputation was starting to get them good jobs that paid well. Carter's brothers were all currently involved in active cases. Carter was left in the office by himself lately, which he didn't mind. It wasn't like he had anywhere to go or was seeing anyone.

Carter didn't have a social life. He stayed clear of women because of his ugly injuries, except when he needed some relief. Carter dated here and there before he got injured but had never been in a serious relationship. In the Black Ops, he never knew where he was going or for how long, so getting into a serious relationship was not an option open to him.

Carter sometimes envied his brothers, who always seemed to have women all over them. Carter knew he had the looks that attracted women. Whenever he stopped at the local bar, women did approach him, but he usually brushed them off, saying he was unavailable.

Today the office was pretty quiet, which he was glad about. He had a lot of paperwork to get caught up on. The company had quite a few contracts and more on the schedule. He had contracts to get filled out, put together, and then sent back to the clients.

Carter's hip was bothering him today from sitting at the computer for so long. He rubbed his hand over his hip and down his leg, trying to relax the bunched-up muscles. He groaned in pain when he heard the front door open to the office.

Carter looked up from his computer, heard the office door open, and was surprised to see a sexy, beautiful woman strolling inside. His body instantly took notice of the attractive female. As she walked towards him, he couldn't help it. His eyes traveled over the woman's slim, shapely body. Her hips swayed, and her breasts bounced as she walked. Carter could tell the woman was from money. She was wearing a form-fitting light pink suit tailored to mold to every inch of her body. The hem of the skirt landed just above her knees, showing off the rest of her long shapely legs. The high-heeled shoes she had on her feet matched the color of the suit perfectly.

The woman's light blonde hair was pulled back into an elegant ponytail that trailed down her back. Her face was oval-shaped, looking like a heart. She licked her pretty pink lips. Her green eyes darted around the office nervously, like someone was going to jump out at her.

Carter stood up, and she jumped back a little bit. Carter knew she was afraid of something or someone and wondered what it was. She chewed on her bottom lip as she approached him. His eyes had traveled over the entire length of her before he spoke. God, the woman was even more beautiful close-up standing before him.

Carter was trying to decide how to approach the beautiful woman. Her eyes darted all over the place, looking ready to bolt anytime. Carter could tell she was very nervous. Her eyes continued to dart all over the place. Her hand clutched her purse so tight her knuckles were white.

Hello, I am Carter Black. Is there something I can help you with? Carter spoke softly, watching her curiously.

The woman's green eyes locked on him as he licked her dry lips. She swallowed hard before speaking to him. Her eyes again darted all over the place. She shifted her body weight and stared at him.

Um...I think...um ...I might need some help, She stated nervously again, looking around the office, wringing her hands together.

Well, you came to the right place. Would you like to sit down and explain what you need? Carter gestured with his hand for her to sit in the chair in front of his desk.

Um...is there anyone else here?

No, my other partners on jobs.

Okay, so we are alone? She asked, slowly sitting down on the edge of the chair.

Yes, there is no one here except for you and me, Carter said, noticing she didn't sit all the way back in the chair. She was ready to bolt in a hurry if she needed to. Her eyes glanced around the office nervously again. He knew something had her scared and nervous.

Would you like a cup of coffee? Carter asked. He was trying to be casual acting to get her to relax a little bit. The woman shook her head no. Cater slowly sat back down in his chair in a relaxed position. He folded his arms across his chest and studied her.

So, what do you need help with, Miss...."

The woman watched with uncertainty trying to decide how much she could tell him. She knew she needed to trust someone but was still determining who.

Chapter 2

Lillian Jamison Malone was a naive, trustworthy, and pampered woman. She thought she lived the perfect life until a year ago. Her pampered life crumbled in a whirlwind. Her husband kept her in a luxurious lifestyle. They traveled all over the country and had beautiful multimillion-dollar houses, expensive cars, and a lot of money. What more could a woman at the age of 32 ask for.

Lillian never had to work. Her husband provided everything she needed, plus more. Lillie helped with charities in her spare time, wore designer clothes went to luxurious spas and salons. She kept looking suitable for her husband because her appearance was very important to him and his image.

Ken Malone owned a very successful investment business with clients that were millionaires. His appearance was very important to him and his company. He was, after all, handing million-dollar investments. Ken had molded Lillian at the age of 20 into the perfect woman before he married her. Ken had sent her to the best woman's school to learn mannerisms and elegance. He needed to ensure Lillian was an excellent fit for him and his business. They had married when Lillian had turned 22.

Ken was not a handsome man but a brilliant one. He dressed the part of a very successful businessman wearing tailored and expensive suits. Ken stood about 5 10' with a slim build and weighed about 155. His brown hair was now thinning and turning gray at the sides at the age of 42. Ken started growing the top of his hair out longer so he could comb it straight back to hide the baldness that was beginning to show in the back.

Ken wore sire-rimmed glasses over his pale blue eyes. He sported a mustache above his upper lip. Ken dressed to perfection daily, wearing suits, expensive cuff links, and dress shoes. Ken didn't own a pair of jeans or t-shirts, always dressed impeccably. Even while golfing, Ken wore expensive khakis and designer polo shirts.

Ken kept her in rich comfort. Their marriage was good but not passionate. Ken was too busy with his business to worry about being a loving and intimate husband. Money was more important to him. They had sex only once a month if Ken was in the mood.

Lillian missed the intimacies of having a lover and husband. She was more intimate with her vibrator than her husband. She had many offers for a lover, but she graciously declined them. Even though they were very tempting. She stayed faithful to her husband.

Lillian was content with her life until a year ago. Ken was arrested for embezzling millions of dollars from his clients. The FBI came in and seized everything they owned. All their money and accounts were being investigated and held by the FBI.

Lillian was thankful she had her own money. She had about $500,000.00 left to her by her parents. The money was in an account left in her maiden name. Her father had left a strict note with the lawyer stating the money was hers only. Ken had no idea about the money. Lillian had never touched the money leaving it just in case she needed it. Lillian knew she would need the money someday.

Lillian loved Ken, but she was no longer in love with him. She stayed with Ken because she knew no different. He hadn't miss treated her. Lillian figured all marriages were like hers between husband and wife. It was an arrangement.

Lillian was only 32 years old and ready to have children. Ken didn't want any children. He claimed he was too old now at the age of 42. So they never had any because it was Ken's choice. Ken provided everything in her life. Ken was the boss, husband, and provider. Whatever Ken wanted, Ken received.

Lillian was at home the day Ken was arrested. The FBI had papers to seize all of Ken's assets and properties. The FBI came to the house and swarmed in with guns in hand. She had been terrified as they pointed their weapons at her.

The FBI agent Burns, who was in charge, told her Ken had been arrested for embezzling millions of dollars from his clients. Lillian was in shock at his words. Burns also told her she needed to come to the FBI office for questioning.

The FBI drilled her for hours about Ken's business dealings and private life. Lillian knew nothing at all about his business affairs. After four hours of interrogation, the FBI was convinced that Lillian was telling the truth about his business dealings. She had been totally exhausted from head to toe after the interrogation.

FBI Agent Burns told Lillian she was free to leave. But she could not go back to the house to stay. Burns would go back with her to pack clothes, but she could not take anything else. Agent Burns collected all her credit cards and checkbook. Lillian was almost in a panic without having any money. Until she remembered she had about $5,000.00 in cash in her underwear drawer.

Agent Burns also took her wedding ring and band worth $1.5 million. Agent Burns followed her to the bedroom. He watched her closely as she packed up her clothes and toiletries. She had ten suitcases packed. Her closets were still full of designer gowns she had left hanging there. Lillian felt sick, leaving most of her belongings. She packed what she needed.

Agent Burns would not allow her to take any of her jewelry. Lillian had to leave it all. She was not sure where to go. The cars even had to stay here. Lillian debated what to do when she heard Bill, Ken's brother yelling. Lillian and Agent Burns went downstairs. They heard a commotion downstairs.

I said get your fucking hands off me, Bill yelled at the officer, trying to restrain him. This is my brother's house. So move your ass and let the fuck inside.

Hey, let him inside, Agent Burns told the officer. Bill tore his shoulder from the officer's grip and straightened his body. Bill then noticed Lillian and walked towards her with anger on his face.

Lillian, what the hell is going on? Bill asked her angrily.

Your brother has been arrested for embezzling money from his clients. Bill's face showed disbelief as he shook his head in denial.

No, that is all lies. Ken would never do what they are telling you.

Bill, I am unsure what to do or where to go. They have seized everything. They will not let me stay in the house.

You can come home with Anne and me. We will get to the bottom of this. Ken will be home in a few days, Bill stated, looking directly at Agent Burns.

Lillian, the officers will load your luggage up for you, Agent Burns stated. She nodded her head to the agent.

The officers can put Lillian's luggage in the red Porsche. That is Lillian's car, Bill stated, pointing to the car. Agent Burns shook his head.

No, they will put Lillian's luggage in your car or a taxi. The cars, property, and bank accounts are now in our possession, Agent Burns stated firmly.

That is fucking bullshit! The car is in Lillian's name, Bill yelled out, flinging his arms in the air with frustration and anger.

Doesn't matter. Everything is seized until further notice, Agent Burns replied. Bill shook his head in disgust and anger. He ran his hand over his face and paced the floor.

Fucking assholes! Bill muttered. Lillian's luggage was all loaded into Bill's car.

Lillian, you will not be able to come back here. So if you forget or need something, you will have to call me. So please take a few minutes and decide if you have everything you need, Agent Burns told her.

Lillian nodded her head and thought for a few minutes. She had the money in her luggage, and the other was with her lawyer.

Um...I think I have everything you allowed me to take, Lillian said. Agent Burns nodded his head.

The locks and the security codes will all be changed. All the cars will be towed away and locked up at our facility. So don't think you can come back for anything. Everything worth value will be removed and locked up. Agent Burns stated.

That is fucking bullshit, Bill yelled at the agents as he walked to his car.

I am very sorry, Mrs. Malone, Agent Burns said. Lillian nodded her head.

Agent Burns, I know you are just doing your job, Lillian said.

Lillian climbed inside Bill's car. Bill climbed into the driver's seat and drove out of the driveway. Lillian thought she was in good hands with Ken's brother Bill. Bill was, after all, her husband's family.

Chapter 3

Carter Black was built like a tank from years of physical training in the Black Ops for 16 years. He was an excellent sniper and combat man and had traveled to many foreign countries. He had served in too many operations to even count. Carter had been caught a few times by the enemy and tortured, then saved by his comrades.

Carter's group of ten men was called Stag One. His group had been assigned to go rescue six American reporters that had been captured by Iranian terrorists. The last assignment he was on was the one that put him out of commission.

Stag one knew where the American reporters were being held. Their assignment was to go in hard and fast, rescue the reporters and bring them home safely. The assignment went off right on schedule until Carter found a young woman naked and tied up.

The young girl had to be only 18, if not younger. Carter knew the terrorists had sexually abused her. Her eyes were wide with fright as Carter approached her. She was filthy from head to toe. Carter couldn't tell her nationality because of all the filth that covered her. Carter knew he could not leave her here with those fucking animals. As Carter approached her, the more frantic she became. The young woman was shaking her head at him. Carter held his hands to her, showing he would not hurt her and get her out of there.

Please, no, The young girl whispered in a scared hoarse voice.

Easy, I will not hurt you. I am here to help you get free, Carter told her gently. The young woman shook her head and curled her body tighter into a ball.

No, please, they will kill us both. Please leave me here, The young woman said softly.

Please, let me help you, Carter said, gently moving closer to her. The young woman started to cry frantically.

No, help, there is a bomb set for you, The young woman cried. Carter moved closer, observing her.

What do you mean? Carter asked, concerned, looking around.

They knew you were coming. They set a bomb to go off. We both are dead, The young woman cried frantically and shook.

Carter looked around. His heart rate increased as he looked around the place. He then spotted the box, which had 1:00 minute left on it. Carter took one last look at the young girl. He then drove on top of her, pushing her under his body for protection. Carter knew he was heavy but didn't care, wrapping his whole body tight over hers.

The bomb went off, and the sound was deafening. Carter felt excruciating pain in his left hip and leg, yelling out in pain, feeling something tear into his flesh. He was more concerned about the young girl underneath his body. Carter yelled out again in pain as he rolled off the young girl. The young girl seemed to be unharmed. She looked at his leg, and her eyes were wide with fear.

Carter looked down, seeing that his hip was split wide open, showing bone, and his leg was also a mangled mess. The pain in his hip and leg was excruciating. The blood from the injury was pooling onto the ground around him. He knew he was losing too much blood.

Carter's body started feeling cold, and his mind was getting hazy. Carter knew he would bleed out if he didn't get help soon. Carter could see the young girl screaming but couldn't hear her. His ears were still ringing from the explosion.

Need help, Carter whispered to the girl. She heard him and nodded her head. Everything in his world went black as he lost consciousness.

The next time Carter woke up, his body was still in pain. He was in a lot of pain and felt nauseous. Carter was not sure where he was except that he was in pain. He knew he was lying down and kept coming in and out of consciousness.

Mr. Black, how are you feeling? You have been out of it for a few days, A woman's voice asked him. Carter focused his eyes on the figure standing beside him. He licked his dry lips to speak.

Pain in my hip and leg, Carter rasped out.

You are going to be in some pain for a little while. You had a hip replacement. Then the doctor had to repair all leg tissue and muscle from the bomb blast, The nurse stated. Carter was confused by her words. He slowly opened his eyes and looked around the room.

What happened to me? Carter asked worriedly.

You were in an explosion. You had shrapnel in your hips, which shattered the bone, The nurse stated.

Carter looked at her, puzzled, until he searched his head for the answers. He then remembered the girl, the bomb, and the pain.

The girl, what happened to the girl? Carter asked, concerned. The nurse shook her head at him.

I don't know anything about a girl. You will have to ask one of your men that question.

Where am I?

You are in VA Hospital in Washington. I am going to take you out of traction. Then we are going to therapy for that hip of yours. We need to start getting you walking and moving right away.

The nurse called for a wheelchair and assistance to help her with Carter. Carter watched silently as the nurses lowered him to the bed. Every movement hurt like hell, making him want to scream. The nurses kept asking him if he was all right. Carter nodded his head and clenched his teeth against the pain. He knew right then and there his career was over.

Okay, Mr. Black, now we need to get you into the wheelchair. The nurse stated. Carter looked at the two small nurses. They would not be able to hold a 220-pound solid-muscle man up.

Mr. Black, I want you to move slowly to the edge of the bed. Use your arm strength to put your body in the wheelchair. We will help steady you.

Carter started moving his leg to the edge of the bed. He almost threw