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Summary:

Agatha x Rio x Reader AU. A road-movie & queer noir story about two hot Harley Davidson bikers who invited you to go on a road trip with them, but they have a long complicated history behind them that you have to discover. Think Michelangelo Antonioni, Lana Del Rey and a bit of Tarantino.

Chapter 1: Highway Honey

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Golden hour of the day is beckoning, with the ripe, peachy sunset on the horizon, leaving glimmering reflections on the smooth, purple surface of a Harley Davidson. A brief stop for fish and chips at the gas station diner, and they’re good to go. The brunette biker girl, dressed to distress, with flawless pin-up curls, puts on red lipstick, admiring her reflection in the bike’s chrome side mirror—she turns to the older woman and passes the helmet with casual grace.

‘How do I look, baby?’

The woman slowly takes a drag from her cigarette, narrows her eyes, and stares at her...wife? Girlfriend? Lover?

Sure they’re not just friends—you can tell that much by the way their bodies speak. There’s a charge between them, something magnetic, alluring, impossible to fake.

You stare at the bikers from the terrace of the diner, finishing your milkshake—nearly undrinkable thanks to the ridiculous amount of ice packed into it. The older woman, in a cropped studded leather jacket, with tangled strands of dark hair that looks like a total mess—bird’s nest kind of mess—draws closer to the red-lipped lady, silently, yet with a clear sense of purpose.

She strokes other woman’s hips and pulls them toward hers with a single, claiming tug. Bold. Like she owns it. The brunette gives her satisfied smirk, then, with an elegant, cat-like motion, steals the cigarette and takes a slow drag.

Definitely not friends.

The view is so tantalizing, like a silent slow-motion road movie shot—you can’t take your eyes off them. The blood hums inside you, pulsing at your core. You don’t want these dolls to drive away, but they have no idea of your existence. In your dreams, you tell yourself. Some people are destined to remain strangers—even if it feels like the stars align. The real problem is, you can’t think of a single way to introduce yourself, to spark their attention. Enjoy the movie while it lasts. That’s when your straw betrays you—you take a sip of your milkshake with so much endeavor that everyone around hears that sharp, unexpected and loud SLUUURP. The older woman adjusts her purple sunglasses on her prominent nose and gives you a slightly concerned look—not quite judgmental but curious one. At least, now you’re perfectly seen.

She smirks at you, tossing her nest of a hair to the side and exchanges looks with her woman.

‘Sorry,’ you mutter, your face is reddened as you plunge into the puddle of a shame. They probably noticed and that’s why they're whispering now. You just stare hard at your table, studying the patterns of a scuffed Coca-Cola logo on the plastic. Such a nice impression, nailed it, didn’t you?

‘Hey,’ the brunette approaches you, bending over and propping herself on a bar in front of you. 

‘All alone here?’

‘I’m actually with the group…’ you say a little bit embarrassed, like a kid on vacation with their parents.

‘I’m Rio. And that’s my wife.’ She glances at you intently, inspecting you with a smirk, her lips slightly open as she playfully pokes her cheek with her tongue, making you fidget in your already uncomfortable plastic chair.

‘Y/N,’ you offer, standing to shake her hand. She hesitantly reaches out and squeezes your hand with her soft elegant manicured fingers adorned with a fingerless leather bikers glove. Rio is stunning, and you are absolutely smitten; and your melted brain stutters at the fact that her wife is right there, watching. You look sideways, guilt tripping, as you wouldn’t want to cause any trouble.

‘First time at the Grand Canyon, I suppose,’ Rio asks. ‘Do you like it here?’

‘Yeah, it’s jaw-dropping,’ you exclaim. ‘And you’re a regular…I suppose?’ Are you flirting with her already? Tread lightly.

That’s when an older woman joins you both and says:

‘Wanna bail and ride with us?’ She puffs a cigarette one brow raised; her grey-blue eyes are so beautiful, though her sharp gaze intimidates you for some irrational reason.

‘Are you serious?’ The wave of the adrenaline hits you relentlessly, and you sense that your heart is beating way too fast. Are they reading your mind? Or you are just that easy to read?

‘Dead,’ she smirks. 

‘We know the road better than those amateur drivers anyway.’ She offers her hand.

‘Agatha, by the way.’ She ties up her tousled hair into a quick ponytail and gazes at her motorcycle, as if giving you a hint—her chrome monster gleams in the sun and you notice ‘Agatha Harkness’ engraved on a saddlebag like a signature.

‘Wow, that’s amazing…I don’t even know what to say!’

‘Then don’t,’ she shrugs. ‘Say goodbye to the group and strap in, ghostrider,’ Agatha pats the seat of her bike and that’s when you know, it’s settled.

You can barely think, barely speak; you’ve never even ridden before, but the opportunity strikes you in a heartbeat, and you’re ready to throw your leg over her bike and become their tagalong wherever they’re heading. The suggestion boosts unapologetically explicit fantasies in your brain, and you try to conquer them and come back to your senses.

Easy, easy, tiger.



***

Rio passes you a helmet, and you’re ready for your trip. 

Well, define ‘ready’. The road is calling, promising quite the journey and damn hot company, but you don’t know what to expect. It’s as if they summoned you, and you just willingly went with it, no second thoughts, no real idea who these women are. But as Drew Barrymore once said: If you don’t take risks, you’ll have a wasted soul.

You lean into Agatha’s back and hear her leather jacket creak; her hair tucked under the deep purple helmet, but her scent still reaches you—sharp and heady. You inhale again and again, already addicted. She smells like lavender sage and campfire.

There’s something witchy about this woman, something that pulls you in, but you stop short and try to keep a little distance—just a precaution. You don’t know shit about being a passenger on this chrome beast, so you just follow instinct.

‘Don’t be shy, peach,’ Agatha says, ‘I don’t bite. Much.’ 

She chuckles. You lean into her, finally wrapping your arms around her waist.

‘That’s better, hold tight, okay?’ Her tone is strict yet warm. Like a campfire.

Thank god you’re wearing helmet. Otherwise, everyone would’ve witnessed the flush on your face. Rio, to be specific.

The Arizona landscape is spectacular during the sunset, stealing your breath just like the wind slapping your face. The women drive fast and smooth. You can tell they’ve done this a thousand times; and you lose track of time, hypnotized by the road slipping away beneath the wheels.

When the highway stretches open and empty, Rio rides up neck-and-neck on her dark green Harley. The view? Unreal.

Wrapped in leather and tight jeans, she steadily holds the handlebars, and when her leg drops and her cowboy boot taps the rear brake, the bike gives a deep, satisfying roar under her heel. She does the thing several times in a row just to make some noise.

Agatha answers with the same move, and you’d hazard a guess, it’s probably their secret love language on the road, which you wouldn’t understand—not yet—but the trip is long and you’ve got all time in the world to learn.

Your body’s starting to feel the ride—aching legs, sore butt, tired arms. You hold tighter, fingers digging into Agatha’s stiff jacket; there is a looming fear of falling down that follows you, but you trust your gut, which means trusting them. You don’t want to whimper asking for a break. Or maybe you just don’t want to embarrass yourself and show them your weakness. God. Are you being stupid?

But there’s no need to hide your exhaustion anymore—the speed gradually declines, they pull over, and you see a pink-and-turquoise diner at the end of the road. This is when they finally stop.

‘You’re alive there?’ Rio wonders, taking off her helmet.

‘I’m good, thanks,’ you mutter, feeling lightheaded; you need some time to adjust to the stationary reality.

You climb off, swinging your stiff leg over the bike. Pins and needles shoot through your muscles. You can’t even feel your ass. But still—it feels amazing. Like the aftershock of a roller coaster. You’re buzzing.

Agatha comes from behind and starts massaging your sore shoulders.

‘It’s okay to be tired, bunny,’ she husks into your ear, sending goosebumps through your tense body. 

‘My Highway Honey can be tough for the first ride.’ She strokes your back, her fingers drifting lower—down to your butt. You still can barely feel it, the muscles numb from the ride…

Then she gives it a cheeky pinch—and you freeze.

‘Don’t worry,’ she murmurs, ‘you’ll get used to it.’

‘Let’s check this place out!’ Rio jumps in anticipation and runs toward the restaurant. ‘I’m so hungry I could eat a dinosaur!’

‘I bet you could,’ her wife chuckles, following her to the door.

You grin at how they both look: two sassy, dazzling Harley witches in their fancy metal-and-leather gear, parked in front of a diner cute enough to be a cupcake. The famous Mr. D’z Route 66—with those pinkish neon lights, it almost looks like a Disneyland prop or a jukebox.

Still thinking about that pinch, though.

***

***

There’s a real jukebox inside, and you scream like a child with excitement. The place is even more magical from the inside with the rockabilly music playing in the background as a cherry on top. When the waiter returns with your food and glasses of tap water, you gulp it down like you’ve just crawled across the desert for two hours. Stay hydrated, that’s right.

‘So, where'd you guys meet each other?’ you ask, finally able to function again. ‘On a road?’

‘It’s a long, complicated story…’ Rio begins, but then immediately gets distracted by her burger.

‘Let’s just say we did,’ Agatha chuckles.

She leans forward, eyes locked on yours.

‘As you can see, the road’s a perfect place to meet something—or someone—interesting.’

She holds your gaze for a while, and the look in her eyes makes you blush and…wet.

You sit there, completely smitten, with absolutely no idea how to act in this particular complicated situation: Agatha is very clearly flirting with you in front of her wife, and the fact that you are attracted to both of them at this point…Is this fucked up already? You tell me.

When she’s leaving to get to the bathroom, you’re left with Rio, feeling a bit of a relief. Rio is a flirt, too, but she seems to be more blunt in it. And she doesn’t pinch, so it’s a little less awkward. 

Rio asks you lots of questions about your life, what’s your thing, where’ve you travelled. Somehow your self-esteem shoots up, when you’re talking to her. She doesn’t judge, she listens, being curious, figuring you out. It flatters.

‘You’re funny,’ she says. 

‘Why?’

‘You seem like a descent human being, and still you’re here, going somewhere, you don’t even know where, with two strangers.’

‘I am,’ you give her a steady answer, although you have no idea how to explain yourself. Fake it ’til you make it or whatsoever.

‘Well, it’s not a secret,’ she says. ‘Ever been to Death Valley?’

‘No..are we?’ You cannot believe it. You’ve heard about that place many times, you’ve dreamed to visit one day, but it seemed to be too surreal and hard to get to.

‘Yes, we are heading there,’ Agatha comes back and immediately butts in.

Rio nods with a smirk. ‘But first, a stop at Lake Mead. It’s magnificent this time of year.’

‘I wish I’d packed my swimsuit…’ you sigh, a dash of disappointment in your tone.

‘Oh, darling,’ she grins, ‘it’s perfect season for skinny-dipping.’

Skinny-dipping. Of course.

You pause, images flashing though your mind. Swimming naked with both of them—a rush of heat strikes you. Fuck.

‘So, hons, I’d say if we drive now, we’ll be there in an hour,’ Agatha says, pushing herself up with a stretch. ‘The place is closing soon anyway, so let’s hurry.’

***

And here you are, back on the road again. The air’s getting chilly, so you wrap a scarf around your neck and tug the collar of your denim jacket higher, but it doesn’t help much. You press yourself against Agatha, your hands resting on her warm belly, and you can’t help but lean your head against her shoulder, gagging in that heady mix of her skin and cigarette smoke. Normally, you’d hate it—but on her, it smells different. Like primal power. Like the scent of a defiant queen ruling the wild road.

The only thing getting in the way is the damn helmet. But you can’t do anything about that: better safe than sorry.

The road from Kingman to Boulder City stretches wide and empty. The women ride like rockets, engines thrumming beneath them, keeping them wide awake and focused in the dark. You try not to gulp the cold air, hiding behind Agatha’s shoulders, having thoughts of all kinds. She’s busy driving, and you have no idea what she’s thinking about. If she’s thinking about you at all. Who knows, maybe you’re just a random passenger, maybe it’s just their routine, or maybe you’re just being sleepy and a little anxious, overthinking.

You don’t even notice when they pull off the road until you’re parked in front of a squat two-story building—the kind that can only be described as a little roadside motel. The air is fresh and crisp; you get off Highway Honey, stretch, yawn and look around—it’s dark out there, only the moon hovers above, casting a silver wash over the parking lot.

‘Where are we?’ You murmur, though the answer’s obvious.

Rio flicks the lighter, takes a swift drag, and gestures toward the glowing sign: BOULDER CITY INN. Yeah, obvious.

‘We’ll chip in and grab one room for the three of us,’ she says, stepping closer, nudging you playfully with her elbow. ‘Do you mind, good sport?’

‘Of course, I don’t,’ you answer, maybe a little too quickly. The idea of sharing a room with them thrills you. Not that you’re even thinking about sex—you’re all too wrecked from the ride. But still. It tickles something. Doesn’t it?

‘Good,’ Rio smirks, holding out a cigarette. ‘Helps you sleep better.’

‘Thanks.’ You take it rather shy, but after the first puff you pause —something is different.

‘Don’t worry, it’s just CBD,’ she chuckles. ‘We wouldn’t spoil the kid without a warning, right, baby?’ Her eyes flick mischievously toward Agatha.

‘We’re decent people, after all,’ Agatha laughs. She leans into Rio, presses a brief wet kiss to her lips, then turns toward you and gently plucks the cigarette from your fingers.

‘Daddy deserved a good sleep, didn’t she?’ she sighs, looking you in the eye as she reaches out and brushes your hair back from your cold cheek.

‘Poor thing, you’re all shivering,’ Agatha gasps, concerned. ‘Come here, we’ll keep you warm.’

They open their arms to you, inviting you into a hug, and you step into them without thinking. You’re wrapped in the warmth of their bodies, the earthy scent of dust and worn leather, the lingering haze of smoke. Their hands move along your back, fingers running through your hair, and you could feel their breath on your skin for a fleeting moment. So close, yet so devastatingly unreachable.

‘Relax, will you,’ Rio whispers against your ear, sending dozens of shivers down your spine that have nothing to do with the cold. Her cherry lips pull you like a magnet, and you can’t help but close your eyes and go with a flow.

You plummet into the unknown, and in a heartbeat, you’re kissing her. Slowly, savoring every beat of what she’s offering. Rio answers with hunger, her mouth devouring yours with a feverish intensity. The kiss feels endless, pulling the ground out from under your feet. Meanwhile, her wife stands inches away, watching you, her fingers stroking your waist in a calm, possessive rhythm.

‘That’s better,’ Agatha husks into your ear and teasingly bites your earlobe. ‘Such a good pet you are.’

‘Fuck,’ you moan faintly, gulping for air and trying to collect yourself—but stars are already dancing behind your eyes, and you can’t think straight at all.

The women pull you closer, their hands locking behind your back, palms gliding down until they’re toying with your buttocks in slow, teasing motions. You gasp in despair and tilt your head toward the sky; it’s nearly black now, and you can see stars formed into constellations. Leo gleams right above you, and you cannot believe how lucky you are. Probably you were right, and that was destined.

When you feel their tongues working over the skin of your neck, trailing soft licks and palpable kisses, you let out indecent, salacious moans, begging them not to stop.

Suddenly, you grab hold of their heads and pull them closer for a kiss. You’re so hooked that you can’t tell who you’re kissing anymore; your body is burning, your cunt pulsating, and it feels as though the three of you are one. The most magical thing that’s ever happened to you. The kiss feels like slow-motion pleasure, and you can’t get enough of its wetness and warmth.

That’s when Agatha cups your head, forcing you to meet her gaze, admiring your face lit by the warm glow of the crackling lantern.

‘Tell me, pet,’ she studies you carefully. ‘What should I do with you?’

You stare back at her, frozen, afraid of ruining a moment.

‘Wh…whatever you want,’ you utter shyly.

‘Say it right.’ Her steady hand pinches your chin, lifting it up.

‘Whatever you want, Daddy…’

‘Good boy,’ she hisses, her breath hot on your face. Then she turns to Rio and gives a harsh kiss on her lips, biting her lower lip. Rio softly moans and presses her chest against Agatha, unzipping her leather cut.

‘Not here, honey,’ the older woman stops her short. ‘Let’s get the fucking room.’

 

***

 

You must admit, the motel looks better than expected. The room is cozy—typical at first glance—but the beds are large, dressed in crisp white sheets with red pillows that look a little ridiculous. But who cares, when there’s room for all of you, right?

‘I want you to fuck my wife, will ya?’ Agatha says sharply the moment the door clicks shut and you toss your backpack on the bed.

‘Yes,’ you nod, feeling the heat of anticipation spread through you. ‘Should I take a shower first?’

‘No.’ The older woman gives you a look that says everything and you can’t disobey her.

Rio lounges on a king-size bed, leaning on her elbows, looking at you like a cat waiting for food, with a quirky smirk on her face.

You approach and lean in for a kiss, taking off her jacket and stroking her beautiful hair. She pulls you closer, wrapping her legs around your waist, urging you to lie down. You follow instinct, and in a blink you’re on top of her, pressing your thigh between her legs, rubbing her cunt, making sure to hit the right spot.

‘Fuck, you’re so pretty,’ Rio moans, breaking a kiss. ‘Do you prefer a girl or a boy?’

You hesitate for a moment, as if expecting Agatha to answer for you. So weird, it never happened to you before.

‘I…I don’t,’ you say, a little awkward, eyes flicking between them.

‘It’s okay, baby,’ Rio says warmly. ‘Just fuck me, please.’

The woman takes off her tight white top, revealing her braless chest. Her tanned body is so soft and stunning. Your hands trace the way from her shoulders to her breasts, and you touch them, rolling her nipples between your fingers. Rio arches beneath you, longing for more.

‘You’re so hot,’ you whisper. Then you get down on her to help her with the jeans. She’s so wet already that her panties cling to them. You linger for a while, bedazzled by her beauty. The pungent scent of her cunt draws you in like an aphrodisiac; you press your mouth against it, covering her pussy with your broad tongue, teasing her like that for the starters.

Rio lets out a sweet little whimper, her legs are locked around you, pulling you deeper. You take off your shirt and keep going, never breaking eye contact with her.

‘She loves it rough,’ Agatha’s voice cuts through the air, raspy from across the room. She’s resting in a chair, legs open and relaxed, watching you through half-lidded eyes. A real Daddy, indeed.

‘I think I’ll skip the intro then,’ you chuckle, slipping your fingers into Rio’s mouth; her dark devilish eyes burn into yours as she obediently sucks them, with much endeavor.

‘Good girl,’ Agatha praises her wife, satisfied.

You pull out and slide your fingers inside her soaked pussy, curling them just right; her walls clench around you. Rio moves with you, desperate for more, loudly groaning. The motel has thin walls, but she doesn’t seem to care much.

‘Harder,’ she cries, almost begging, and you give her more—deeper, harder—your thumb working her clit.

‘Fuck her like a whore,’ Agatha comes from behind and commands you. You didn’t expect her to be so close and shudder.

‘Don’t you fucking stop,’ Rio groans, her nails digging into the skin of your back. It hurts as much as it drives you crazy.

‘You heard her, pet,’ Agatha says, her voice rattles, and you quicken the pace, fucking the shit out of her woman. You love being told what to do, don’t you?

‘I’m so close,’ Rio moans. Her wet strands stick to her sweaty skin, giving her the sexiest primal look. ‘If you stop, I’ll kill you…fuck.’

You’re so busy ruining her pussy that you don’t notice Agatha tugging your jeans down, exposing your bare ass. The woman gives you a hard slap, and you’re startled for a second. The next second your cunt is drenched, craving for more.

‘Daddy, please,’ you whine, still fucking Rio.

‘Bunny’s so desperate for me?’ Agatha laughs darkly.

‘Please…’ you beg, so ashamed and aching. You’re helping Rio to chaise her orgasm like a damn sex machine, and the whole thing turns you on beyond reason.

‘Stop right there,’ Agatha suddenly orders, and you freeze.

‘On your belly,’ she tells Rio, who was seconds from her climax. Poor girl. ‘Now, love.’

Rio hisses and rolls over, lifting her ass up without shame. 

‘Make. Me. Cum. Bitch.’

‘You,’ Agatha shoves you, ‘lie on her and finish what you started.’

You collapse onto Rio’s back, thrusting your fingers deep into her warm, stretched cunt again. Your hips grind against her body, fucking her into the mattress, and that’s when you feel Agatha behind you—her hand between your thighs, grabbing your pussy and fucking it with rough precision. Ruthless and unabashed, exactly what you’ve been dreaming about.

‘My god,’ you gasp, seeing stars.

‘Feels good, huh?’

‘Oh, Daddy…’

Another slap. Another deep thrust. Your ass is stinging, raw and red with Daddy’s marks.

‘Fucking whore,’ she snarls, yanking your hair back hard. ‘Been dripping for this all day, haven’t you?’

‘Yes, Daddy, yes,’ you moan, writhing between the women, wrecked and almost ruined.

‘Shit—I’m gonna cum,’ Rio finally lets out a sharp, high-pitched cry, twitching in her agony beneath you. The three of you, slick, grinding over each other in the mess of skin, heat and wetness…Pure fucking madness.

You’re close, too—rubbing your cunt against Rio’s ass, aching as Agatha fucks you relentlessly, full force.

‘Cum for Daddy. Now,’ the woman whispers, pulling your hair gently this time, before kissing you deep and slow, eating you out with lust and care.

And just like that, here’s your prize—a little death crashing through you. You squeal like you’ve never been fucked before, burying your face in Rio’s damp hair, biting at the sweat-slick skin of her shoulder.

‘For you, Daddy.’

*** 

  

Chapter 2: Easy Rider

Summary:

God bless America and all the beautiful women in it. A Lake Mead skinny-dip gets filthy quick, until some asshole ruins the party. That’s when things twist—but not the way you’d think.

Chapter Text

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You don’t remember falling asleep—it was a total blackout after one hell of a good fuck. You stir awake, groggy and hazy. Little did you imagine it could be real—but everything that happened last night was far too vivid to be just a dream. Your pussy still aches—in the best way.

You finally open your eyes. Agatha emerges from the bathroom, towel-drying her wet hair. Rio sits beside the table with a cup of coffee in hand. It smells amazing—you’d kill for a sip, but the awkwardness of the ‘morning after’ makes you hesitate. Better to fake sleep.

‘C’mon, bunny, wake up, we have things to do and places to see,’ Rio teases, biting into a cracker extra loudly. On purpose.

‘I’ll rise, but I refuse to shine…’ you mutter, hiding from the sun, that’s piercing through the shutters. With a flick of her wrist, Rio yanks them open, and youcannot escape from the torture anymore; sunlight floods the room, landing right on your face and severely blinds you. You squint and pout, making a miserable little grimace.

‘Look at them, babe, so bratty already,’ she says to Agatha, who watches you with a smirk that’s both mischievous and commanding. She’s wearing a green flannel shirt, unbuttoned just enough to reveal a peek of one breast. Damn, that’s hot. You ache to touch her again. But she still kind of scares you, doesn’t she?

‘Haven’t I fucked you enough last night?’ Agatha asks coolly, her voice slicing through the air.

You turn red and chuckle. The memories flash back: the way she pinned you, wrecked you, her hands rough and sure on your swollen pussy, thrusting it; the way she slapped your clit and ass until you were whimpering like a little bitch. Now, just hearing her voice makes your body respond. Muscles sore, nerves humming with sweet, tickling pain.

‘Oh, you sure have,’ you grin at the woman. ‘That’s why I can barely stand right now.’

The women laugh, pleased, and you feel a relief as the tension melt. It’s good to know there’s nothing weird left between you. It’s good to laugh together. That’s a good sigh, right? A dream come true and somehow, it’s your reality now.

‘Alright, hot stuff, move your ass and get ready!’ Agatha smacks your blanket-covered butt and sits on the edge of the bed. ‘I’m not repeating myself.’ She’s trying to sound strict, though something gives her away. You gut whispers to you, that she cares.

‘Ten minutes, daddy,’ you say playfully and disappear into the bathroom.

‘Make it FIVE!’ they shout after you, exchanging a knowing look.

***

‘Gosh the view is stunning!’ Lake Mead steals your breath immensely. You smile, dumb and full of light, as crisp air fills your lungs.

‘Told you, silly,’ Rio purrs into your ear, wrapping her arms around your waist as you’re trying to keep your eyes on the serene waters. ‘Morning’s the best—no tourists.’

‘Smart move,’ you say shakily, though it’s not just about the view. It’s Rio. In daylight. In total clarity. And she knows exactly what she’s doing.

She bites your earlobe, fingers trailing lightly down your spine.

‘See that shore?’ Agatha puffs her cigarette and points toward the horizon. ‘First off, we grab some food, then head over for a…picnic.’ She winks.

‘Fine by me,’ you reply, already buzzing with anticipation. 

And off you go.

***

 

You sit on the shore, finishing your pancakes with maple syrup, relishing the sight of two gorgeous women—completely naked—splashing in the water like carefree kids. The only kid here, though, is you, tangled in your own anxious thoughts. Should I stay or should I go? YOLO, YOLO... you chump.

‘Com’ere!’ They shout, glancing your way. ‘That’s an order,’ Rio adds, waving you over.

And just like that, you take off your t-shirt and jeans, stepping awkwardly into the chilly water, which bites at your ankles.

‘Shit, it’s fucking cold!’ You cry, covering your body, goosebumps all over it.

‘Knock it off, hon, and don’t make us wait,’ Agatha commands. And you know better than to disobey her.

The water is sharp and cold, but the more you move, the easier it gets. When you’re halfway in, you reach them. Their hands pull you closer, examining your shivering body, which you offer to them like a silver-plated gift.

As the sun bestows its warmth, it becomes more bearable—almost pleasant. You close your eyes, focusing on sensations. They play with your breasts: one belongs to Rio, the other—to Agatha. They squeeze, slap, pinch your nipples, and you’re already begging inside to let them do whatever they want.

‘You like it, huh?’ Agatha smirks.

All you can manage is a soft, languid moan.

‘I guess that’s not enough, is it?’ Rio whispers into your ear, nibbling your lobe.

‘Listen up, bunny,’ Agatha says, ‘we need words. This is a safely unsafe place, but we need your consent.’

‘I trust you, that’s all,’ you mutter. ‘And yes, please, give me more. Give me everything.’

‘Can you handle that everything, Y/N?’ Agatha moves closer, her loose strands of hair tickling your face. Lost in the depths of her crystalline gaze, you linger, vanishing into her.

‘You have no idea, daddy.’ You stare back, like Kay to the Snow Queen before she takes him far, far away, to her frozen grounds. Fearless, childishly cocky, yet so vulnerable.

‘Told you, Aggie—they’re not as delicate a flower as you thought they’d be,’ says Rio.

‘I know, love,’ Agatha chuckles, ‘I just needed to make sure.’

She lifts you up almost effortlessly, letting your legs wrap around her back. Your hands settle on her shoulders.

Rio's supporting you from behind, squeezing your tits and pressing her slick body against yours. You’re literally melting into both of them, sinking into the blueish water and losing yourself entirely.

‘You’re so strong, Agatha,’ you sigh, looking at her muscular arms and stroking her cheek with a soft touch of your palm.

‘Or maybe you’re just easy to handle?’ she chuckles.

When Agatha puts you down, you can’t help but kiss her beckoning lips, she responds with blatant hunger—gluing herself to your mouth, her toned arms wrapping around you like a vice.

‘Need a room, babes?’ Rio butts in. ‘FYI, I’m still here.’ She splashes water at you both.

Agatha grins, smug and delighted.

In an instant, Rio rushes forward and kisses her wife—brief, possessive, staking her claim as if she were showcasing that Agatha was primarily hers, she is making it clear to you. And you feel it.

‘You should’ve seen that look on your face,’ Agatha mocks Rio, breaking a kiss.

‘Admit it,’ Rio shoves her slightly, stroking Agatha’s hips. ‘You love making me jealous.’

‘Are you jealous?’ Agatha husks.

Rio squints her eyes. ‘As a matter of fact, I am.’

‘I’m a free spirit, honey.’ Agatha raises her chin. ‘Remember?’

‘And still, you’re my wife.’ The way Rio says it—you're not sure if she’s joking or dead serious.

‘And what are you gonna do? Handcuff me?’ Agatha teases with a grotesque flourish. ‘Arrest me, detective, I’ve been a naughty girl.’ Agatha makes a grimace and lets out a loud, fiendishly witchy laugh. 

That…was not weird at all.

‘Don’t test me, Agatha,’ Rio growls. The women pierce each other with their wild, cat-like eyes. The air is charged. It is electrified, dangerously close to the water. Ready to explode at any second.

You stand in a daze, afraid to move. The fuck just happened. Is this foreplay or what? Shouldn’t you do something? Say something? Or would that just make it worse? Either way, you're the reason they're fighting.

As you calculate your actions, the women vehemently merge in a frenetic, passionate kiss, devouring each other. You are immediately consumed by the view, the power of this kiss astounds you, making you feel as if they have been doing this for centuries, not even years.

‘I think we should move this party to the beach, shouldn’t we?’ You interrupt them gingerly, noticing that the cool wind is making you tremble again.

‘Did we scare you, doll?’ Agatha parts from the kiss, grinning at you.

‘I just…Please, don’t fight over me. You’re both—’

‘Shush, it’s not you fault, silly,’ Rio reassures you. ‘This woman’s just a lot today, isn’t she?’

‘I’m a lot every day!’ Agatha declares proudly, tossing back her damp hair.

‘That’s why I love you, asshole.’

Agatha is a pain in the ass, no doubt, but the way Rio looks at her, you can’t help but feel it in your chest. She loves her. Deeply. And Agatha knows it. She just needs to make sure.

***

Hidden from prying eyes, you settle at the base of the rocky shoreline. The HOGs are parked nearby, the area is secure, and the lake stretches endlessly before you, a glimmering stage for the moment. You bask in the sun, watching Rio and Agatha apply sunscreen to each other’s perfectly naked bodies. The thought flashes through your mind that even if a crowd of tourists suddenly showed up, you wouldn't give a single, solitary fuck. Nothing compares to the thrill of watching these women—touching, kissing…and you're dying to see what happens next. God bless America—and all the beautiful women in it.

‘Move champ,’ Agatha calls out. ‘Your turn now. I don’t want that hot body of yours turning into toast.’

You do as you’re told, lying down as the two of them begin slowly creaming you up. God, it feels like heaven, and the smell of sunblock reminds you of something pristine and balmy, like an ocean. Well, indeed, heaven is a place on earth.

‘Relax, baby,’ Rio murmurs. ‘We’ll take good care of you.’

You don’t doubt that for a second. But there’s something else.

‘The thing is,’ you say cunningly, voice low and sly, ‘I’d really love to…watch you.’

‘And what, pray tell,’ Rio asks, her hands kneading your shoulders and moving lower, ‘do you want us to do specifically, little voyeur?’

‘You're both fucking each other... obviously,’ you confess.

Agatha lets out a pleased laugh. ‘Now you’re talking.’

‘But there are rules,’ she adds.

‘Rules?’

‘You watch, but under no circumstances do you touch us or yourself. Understand?’

‘Yes, of course.’

‘Say again.’

‘Yes, daddy.’

‘Good.’

Agatha glances at Rio. ‘Actually, baby, can you fix them properly?’

‘Sure, m’lady.’ 

Rio grabs something from her bag and in a blink, you’re cuffed from behind—the position is pretty uncomfortable, to say the least, but completely worth it. You need everything they’re about to give.

‘You always carry handcuffs with you?’ you ask Rio.

She smirks. ‘The short answer is ‘yes’. Her look is a little suspicious, and you’re not sure what to make of it.

Then, without missing a beat, she approaches Agatha and tops her.

As overbearing as she is, Agatha marvels at how her wife is fully in charge now. ‘Do you have, uh. my special treat, honey?’

Rio raises an eyebrow. ‘Don’t be rude, darling. Of course I do.’

Rio opens her magic saddlebag again and pulls out…Oh. My. God. Is that…You roll your eyes and she notices.

‘Yes, bunny, that’s exactly what you think it is.’ 

With a wicked grin, Rio puts a small amount of lube onto the double-sided dildo and expertly takes it with her cunt. She tosses her pinup curls to one side and looks at Agatha with teasing heat, high on her own power.

‘Be a good girl. Spread those pretty legs for me, huh?’

Agatha moans softly, cupping her breasts as she eases back, obeying her wife without hesitation.

‘Give me a good fuck…’ she purrs, biting her lip.

‘Oh baby, I will.’ Rio says in a hot, low voice. ‘I’ll fuck you like you’re the last slut on earth.’

 

She coats the longer side of the strap, then drags it slowly along Agatha’s slick folds, not quite giving her what she wants—too soon. She slaps her clit with the tip, playful and taunting.

‘Tease…’ Agatha groans.

‘Always,’ Rio winks, and moves her dildo across Agatha’s peachy pussy, massaging it slowly.

You’re doomed, soaked and ruined, unable to move. Your wrists burn where the cuffs bit into your skin, and sitting still is torture. Your body is aflame; you’d never witnessed anything like this before. Never dreamed of anything this intense. But now, you are hungry as a lion, ready to eat the whole thing.

Agatha lets out a loud groan as Rio slides inside her folds and begins to move. ‘Fuck…so fucking good. Rail me! Please, my love,’ she cries out.

Rio thrusts deep, slow, long strokes, letting Agatha adjust to the size. She drags closer—face to face—for a kiss, and Agatha bites her lip—not in anger, but in desperate anticipation. The show is just beginning.

Agatha moves eagerly, hips rising and falling, giving Rio more room to fuck her, to rub their bodies close together, skin on skin. Rio presses harder, gasping under her breath, trying to stay discreet. Conversely, Agatha doesn’t care who hears—her moans are fierce, raw, and unabashed. She takes Rio fervently, over and over, with her wet and wanting cunt.

‘On your knees,’ Rio orders, pulling out.

‘Fucking make me.’

‘You'll never stop being a brat, will you?’ Her voice is sharp steel. ‘On your knees, bitch. If you want me to make you cum.’

Agatha grins like a devil, turning and flaunting her gorgeous ass in the air. Her face flushed red, her eyes blazing with desire.

‘Yes, baby, shake your pretty ass on out,’ Rio growls, giving her woman a brutal spank, that echoes across the rocks.

She locks Agatha’s hands behind her back, fucking her harder this time, rougher, but making damn sure the strap hits just the right, ruinous spot. She gains speed, craving Agatha’s body more. She wants Agatha more than anything in the world. In a fever, she grips Agatha’s hair, jerking her back, tongue dragging a hot line along her neck.

Agatha howls, begging for more, and Rio delivers—she greedily gropes Agatha’s breasts and squeezes them like precious toys, fucking her without mercy.

‘Do you like it?’ Rio breathes in her ear. ‘Being fucked like a whore?’

‘Yes,’ Agatha chokes out.

‘Say it. Say you’re a whore.’

‘I’m a fucking whore!’ Agatha roars, her hair a wild mess tangled in Rio’s firm grip.

‘Good.’

‘You’re fucking me so good.’

‘Good girl.’

‘Touch my clit…make me cum,’ she begs.

Rio releases Agatha's breasts and slides her hand to her wife’s dripping pussy. Your eyes are fixed on those tits, bouncing up and down, and you wish you could touch that soft velvet skin of hers, plunge in and suck on her nipples.

‘We don’t want to scare away the tourists, Aggie, do we?’ Rio fingers Agatha’s clit with one hand and covers her mouth with the other.

When Agatha tries to speak, Rio shoves her fingers deeper into her mouth, making her suck them.

‘Good girl. Suck it. Show me all you’ve got, and I’ll make you cum.’

Agatha bites Rio’s fingers, but obeys. 

She loved being told what to do in these rare moments with Rio. But you were watching, and with everything she had, Agatha was struggling. Of course, she wanted to give you the best show ever—but who was the real Agatha Harkness? Butchy Daddy or bratty Babygirl? She didn’t want you to know. It’s too soon.

She is on the edge, her face twisted with pleasure and desperation, Rio’s moans entwine with hers—when suddenly, out of nowhere, an odd sound cuts through the scene, shattering the spell and bringing you back to reality.

Was it a whistle? A tourist? A cop? Holy shit! You can’t move, you can’t even turn around, and the women don’t seem to fucking care. Or maybe they just didn’t hear it.

‘Rio? Something is wrong…’ you whisper, trying to distract her.

‘Fuck! What?’ She pauses, pulling out and looking back. Agatha sinks into the towel, growling in frustration. Must’ve been so close…

‘Fuck me. Fuck, FUCK!’ Rio curses.

Someone approaches from behind, and you can tell by the sudden shift in Rio’s face that trouble is coming. She hastily throws on her leather jacket, slips into her shorts and rushes straight toward the intruder.

‘Excuse me ladies, I think you’re in trouble,’ a man’s voice call out, loud and rough. ‘Do you want me to join you or should I call the police?’ He adds with a hideous laugh.

‘Fuck off, perv, or you gonna be in trouble. I’m with the FBI.’ Rio snaps without breaking stride.

‘With all due respect, ma’am, this beach is off limits—’

Something clatters. Then you hear the crunching sound of retreating footsteps and “crazy bitch” disappearing into the distance.

Rio returns, slightly out of breath, and bends to unlock your cuffs. You rub your sore wrists, spinning around to face her.

‘What the hell just happened?’

‘Let’s go. Now. Or we’re screwed—especially me. I scared him off, but it’s only a matter of time before he calls the cops. Then I’ll be having a very long chat with…well, let’s not get into that,’ Rio says. Agatha curses and starts yanking her clothes on.

‘Wait. Since when are you with the FBI?’ you wonder, still stunned.

‘Hah! She’s not.’ Agatha snorts. ‘Technically.’ 

She slaps Rio’s ass on her way past. ‘She’s off duty, last I checked. Right, sweetheart?’

‘You shouldn’t even be carrying that gun,’ she adds, voice rippling down. ‘You’re playing with fire, girl.’

Rio stays quiet. She looks tense, disoriented, not quite herself.

‘Hey…what really happened?’ You study her face, trying to read between the lines. ‘I think I deserve a little explanation.’

‘Behold. Yes, Rio’s a smart-ass working for the feds. She was working undercover on the ‘Easy Rider’ murder case in Toledo a few years ago. That’s how we met. I was visiting my gals from Women of the Wind there, checking on them with all that serial killer cuckoo bananas—’

‘Wait WHAT ??

‘What do you think a hot chica like Rio would be doing in Toledo, hon? No offence—the clubs are cute, queer-friendly and all—but nothing holds a candle to my Dykes on Bikes back in San Diego. If you know what I mean. Which, bless your heart, you probably don’t.’

‘Color me curious,’ you say shocked, ‘and please, tell me everything!’ 

You expected to hear anything, but a serial killer story? Jeez. Well, at least the puzzle pieces finally start falling into place.

‘Can we fucking do this somewhere else, please?’ Rio is clearly on edge, doing her best not to freak out. 

Not exactly Sherlock, but judging by the looks exchanged and Agatha’s revelations, you figure how exactly Rio must’ve spooked the guy. Probably flashed that gun, the one she shouldn’t even have on her, being off duty. Definitely not by-the-book. Not wanting to get Rio compromised, you hurriedly get dressed and hop onto Highway Honey behind Agatha. The engine throbbing beneath you as you ride the fuck out of Boulder City.

***


Chapter 3: Don't Fuck With Feds

Summary:

Agatha and Rio meet-cute in a gritty Roadhouse bar back in 2021, that set the damn world on fire. It’s the most explicit, most fucked-up chapter yet. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Chapter Text

***

Mountain Springs, Nevada 89161 USA
September 2024

 

‘That fucking asshole!’ Rio hisses, taking a few quick puffs in a row, nervously kicking her leg, when a heavy rock suddenly falls on her foot. ‘FUCKER!’ Ouch. That must’ve hurt.

‘You alright, dear?’ says Agatha raising an eyebrow. Well, it isn’t. Obviously. But she seems to be chill about it, mocking her wife.

‘I was fucking worried, okay!’

‘Worried enough to kill the bastard for me?’ She smirks, like she’s not scared of getting hot-footed.

‘If I had to,’ Rio says, dead-serious. 

‘You were there, naked and…’ she gasps, tears up in her eyes. ‘He could’ve hurt you.’

Agatha stares at her in silence, like if she knew something important, that was triggering Rio.

‘There was something in his face…’ Rio breaths out, taking another strong puff. ‘At least, that’s what I saw.’

‘Oh honey…’ Agatha soothes, caressing Rio’s shoulder and tenderly wrapping her arms around her. ‘There were three of us, if anything like that had happened, we’d broken his bones and get over it.’

‘Son of a bitch,’ Rio lets out a desperate cry and embraces Agatha, weeping into her shoulder. The older woman gives her the warmest cuddle, tenderly stroking her hair.

‘I need a moment,’ she says and walks away to the Spring Mountain, punching the rocks.

‘Be careful, love!’ Agatha calls after her. ‘We’ll find some food and wait for you right over there.’

***

‘I’m not sure he’s gonna call the police in this case,’ you whisper to Agatha as you walk down the gas station where the bikes are parked. 

‘It’s clearly harassment, right?’

‘Sure thing, Y/N, I’m not even worried, to be honest.’

‘But Rio…’

‘Come here,’ she beckons you, leaning against her motorcycle. 

‘It’s all that ‘Easy Rider’ case,’ the woman says, ‘triggered her a good deal. Sick fuck was killing biker girls on the road, with his death-proof car or whatever. Kind of a ‘hit and run’ thing. Classic misogynist, you know. There were pictures from the crime scenes, that I’ve got a chance to sneak a peak…well, you’d better not know the details. I’ve already said too much.

‘Oh my god…’ you gasp.

‘He was at large for god knows how long, until Rio caught him last year.’ Agatha says looking you in the eye.

‘Holy shit! But why she’s off duty now?’

‘Let’s say she’s on…‘psychological leave’,’ Agatha chuckles.

You’re still standing with your eyes rolled.

‘Became obsessed with every other guy who seemed ‘dangerous’ just, you know, by his vibe or saying anything she didn’t like.’ 

‘Rio was picking up fights in bars,’ she explains, lighting another cigarette. ‘So they made her go to a shrink and that’s been going on for months, until she bailed out and took a vacation.’

‘So will she…be working?’

‘At some point. When they declare her competent.’

‘Wow,’ you gasp, ‘that’s the helluva story. Rio being a detective. Sick.’

‘Yeah, that’s my gal.’ Agatha chuckles and smirks proudly. 

‘I hope it stays between us,’ she squints her eyes, taking a long deep drag. ‘Keep your cute little mouth shut, baby doll, will ya?’

‘Of course,’ you nod agitated. 

‘Or I’ll take care of that.’ Another smirk, and you’re soaked again.

‘I’ll be careful…I swear.’

‘Good, bunny. I have so many plans for you…’ Agatha leans closer and drags her hand along the waistband of your jeans.

You tremble, feeling a heating wave of arousal reaching your core. Her fingers…her fucking fingers.

‘Mm, you smell so good,’ Agatha breathes in your hair, right next to your ear, making it worse. You close your eyes, unable to resist; she’s smelling you, rubbing against your body, as if she were a cat, defiantly claiming her territory.

‘Agatha…’

‘Hush,’ she whispers, caressing your cheek with her mouth, pressing herself to you zealously. ‘Don’t ruin the moment.’

You wouldn’t. You can’t. So why do you feel so bad about this…shit, it’s Rio on your mind.

‘What about Rio…’ to no avail, you’re trying to slow her down.

‘What about her?’ Agatha smiles. She knows that you want her. She knows you don’t care about anything else right now. She sees you through the crystal-clear, transparent glass and accepts this little protest, just for the entertainment.

‘It’s not fair…’

Agatha locks you between Highway Honey and herself; before you realize, her hand takes care of your zipper and deftly slips under your panties.

‘Fuck…’

‘Yes, bunny, I can fuck you,’ her warm breath tickling your skin. ‘Rrrright heerre…’ she purrs, than takes a hold of your neck and gives you a few broad, vigorous kisses, eating you like a predator. The smell of musk and leather is driving you crazy and you respond to her touch with the same desperate fervor.

Her free hand runs under your shirt, groping your tit, her thumb massaging your hardened nipple. You’d stay forever in this limbo and burn for her in the Death Valley under the fierce, blazing sun.

‘Agatha, please,’ you moan, differently this time.

‘Want me to stop?’ She already knows the answer.

‘I want you so much…’

‘I know, honey,’ she says, ‘you’re all over my hand, embarrassingly drippin’.’

The spell is cast, and you can’t wait anymore—you pull her closer and take her lips with a desperate, feral kiss. You lean back, spreading your legs as more as you can, inviting her to enter your pussy. The smell of it intertwines with the smell of a sunscreen, road dust and tobacco.

She’s ruining you slowly, playing with your nipple, giving it soft yet persistent touches, then doing the same with your clit, synchronizing her moves, as if to say.

‘I’m all yours,’ you whine, begging her to give you more.

‘Want me to fuck your cunt?’

‘Yes.’

‘I’m gonna eat you now,’ she husks. ‘And you gonna be quiet.’

She kneels down, pulls off your jeans and covers your pussy with her slippery wet tongue.

‘Shittt…’

‘I said, quiet.’ Agatha slips her fingers inside you, massaging the right spot, slowly moving them in and out.

‘Daddy,’ you whisper, spreading like a liquid. ‘Fuck my pussy, just like that…’

‘Daddy knows what’s best for you,’ she plays with your clit, expertly thrusting your swollen pussy, harder and faster, making sure you’re getting what you want.

God, how good she is, handling you like a harp, knowing which string to touch, all the combinations. Either she’s extremely gifted, or just matches you so good, feels you without even knowing you for a long time, without knowing you at all. Agatha plays around yet seems to know what you want before you even ask for it, and your walls respond eagerly, clenching and pulsating, absorbing, taking, taking, taking, and never letting her go.

Finally, you feel her warm breath beneath your pussy, her lips covering your swollen clit, teasing you; her tongue moving circles around it, and you know that your whoring cunt belongs to her now, that you let her have it and she takes all the space for herself, but her aim is your absolute pleasure, which she generously delivers. Damn, she’s addictive and you’re not even an addict by your nature. Well, you though so.

‘Will you make me cum, daddy?’

‘I haven’t decided yet,’ she chuckles. ‘You said something about Rio, remember.’

You stare, taken aback.

‘You said, it wasn’t fair, didn’t you?’ Agatha’s messing with you. It’s hard to tell, what she’s up to, but it’s clearly a bad timing.

‘I…It’s too late for that, isn’t it?’ You mumble, having last hopes for her mercy.

‘You never knew how to share, Agatha,’ says raspy voice, making a sharp cut through the air.

‘Rio…oh my god,’ you’re about to explain yourself but there’s no explanation needed.

Rio leans from behind, covering your face with her dark curls and teasing your lips with her tongue. What a reward.

‘I’m sorry…’ you shiver, you didn’t expect that. Not after what happened on the Lake.

‘I don’t have time for that, baby,’ she husks, ‘I wanna get lost and fuck the shit out of you.’

You’re confused but not against it, not at all.

‘I don’t—’

‘You don’t speak and you behave, that’s right.’

You nod.

‘Open your mouth.’ 

You do what she says.

Rio spits in it. She gives you a slight slap on your cheek, leans down again and runs her tongue across your face. Agatha’s watching from below, caressing your bare hips with her strong masculine hands, and you do your best not to slip from the wet leather saddle of her motorcycle.

The women seem to understand each other wordlessly, they know how to take what they want. Agatha, still standing on her knees, thrusts her fingers inside your pussy, smooth and deep, just as Rio starts fingering your clit from behind, bent over the Highway Honey. You’re being pleased from both ends, but that’s one tiny problem.

‘I think I’m gonna fall…’ you whine, afraid to ruin everything, but damned if you do, damn if you don’t.

‘That’s right, slut,’ Rio’s voice slices in, sharp as a Finnish knife. ‘Turn around.’

You shift, breath caught, and lean your belly on the heated bike, spreading your thighs wide and grinding your pussy against the saddle.

Rio moves in from behind and slaps your ass hard. You jolt forward, almost crying out, but you bite down, keeping in mind that the gas station is a stone’s throw away and you don’t want to be caught like that, not again. You hope Rio knows exactly what she’s doing.

You hear the jangle of straps before you feel your pussy being fucked with something big and hard, yet somewhat soft and just the perfect size, giving you the pleasant warming fullness you’ve been craving for.

‘Fuck, Rio…’ you let out a soft little cry. You’d love to give her more, but you’re stuck in the sensation.

‘Do you like it, bitch?’ She husks, thrusting you, jerking your hair off. ‘So fucking wet already. No need for the lube.’

‘Yes, daddy, I’m so wet for you…’

‘Good little pet,’ she murmurs, fucking into you harder. ‘Aren’t they, Aggie?’

Agatha smiles with her crooked lips and hums in approval. She walks around, slow and deliberate, until she lingers to meet your face. Her fingers skim your flushed cheeks; then she grabs your chin, raises it, and looks you in the eye.

‘Is Daddy Rio fucking you good enough?’ she whispers, her voice a warm breath on your lips.

‘Yes…she fucking is…’ you gasp, being on your last breath, drowning in the sweetest torment. You see stars in your eyes each time Rio fucks you harder and your clit hits the saddle. God, it’s gonna be covered with all your cum soon, you’re soaking the leather, but you don’t care now. The single thought of it makes you feel special.

‘Fucking slut that you are,’ Rio growls. ‘You don’t even know what mercy feels like. You’d take my cock in your ass too if I let you, wouldn’t you?’

The words make your walls squeeze again, giving you a sign that you’re almost there. You can’t speak, you’re too close, already ruined, and yet, it’s not enough.

‘Please, I need more…’ you beg Rio, shoving your ass against her and making sure your clit hits the spot.

‘Take it, bitch,’ Rio generously slaps you and gives you a few more stretches.

‘Fuck, I’m gonna cum…’

Another deep, final fuck, and your eyes roll back. You squint, groaning through your raw, broken voice.

‘Yes, baby, give it to me,’ Rio whispers to your ear. That baby betrays her so badly.

You let out another filthy moan, just to please her again, and she rewards you: shameless and generous, kissing your flushed face with her wet, open mouth.

Meanwhile Agatha takes a few steps back and settles under the wooden gazebo, lighting a cigarette as she watches you two fucking under the scorching midday sun. There’s something in her gaze—like she was robbed of a candy, but that candy ended up with the girl she loves, so maybe it’s not so bad after all. She watches you both like a piece of art or a scene from a gritty western road movie porn—and you can bet, it looks fucking beautiful.

Never knew how to share,’ Agatha mocks sarcastically, when you finally calm down from the aftershocks. Fucked and wrecked. So is Rio.

‘Hella good, Rio. Well done!’ She adds with a bittersweet smile.

‘Shove it!’ Rio snaps.

‘I should’ve known better than to fall for a badge-wearing control-freak.’

‘Oh fuck you, Agatha.’

‘Last I checked it was your job, honey.’

Rio tosses the strap back into the saddle bag and steps forward, face to face with her wicked, impossible wife.

‘Don’t honey me.’ Her gaze is strong. Rio is still holding a grudge for Agatha with her ‘free spirit’ bullshit.

‘Or what?’ Agatha husks, brushing against Rio’s neck, as she gracefully walks around her, teasing her hips with soft, playful touches.

‘Stop this…’ Rio whispers, trying to hold her ground. But if there’s one thing you’ve learned on this trip—it’s that no one escapes Agatha.

In the end, Agatha owns everything. And deep inside Rio knows it.

***

The Roadhouse Bar, Toledo, Ohio
August 7, 2021

 


‘You from around here or just appeared to make all of us look like a background noise and basic bitches?’

Damn, the girl’s hot. Looks like fuckin’ trouble. Exactly what I need after a never-ending ride to this godforsaken place. My back’s shot, thighs sore—I swear I’ll never do that hell trip again. Never ever. And the devil’s my witness. So is this gothic diesel babe.

The brunette chica in cutoff jean shorts, worn-out western heeled boots, and heavy black eyeliner gives me a flat look.

‘Are you always talking to strangers like that?’ she says.

‘Like what?’

‘Like you own the place. Do you?’

‘Hah! No, honey, I’m from San Diego. Dykes on Bikes, ever heard of us?’

‘No. Should I have?’

‘Sassy little troublemaker, huh?’

‘Maybe. Are you looking for trouble?’

‘As a matter of fact, I am. Mind if I crash here?‘

‘Depends. Can you handle trouble? Or just good at biting off more than you can chew?’

‘I like it when she bites back, hon.’

She stares, she hesitates. Her gaze drops as if to check on me discreetly. That’s cute.

‘Lemme buy you a drink? Been on the road a week. Kinda crave getting ruined by someone like you, hot stuff.’

‘So you gonna risk it all with a total stranger? Dangerous.’

‘Girl, I live for dangerous. It fuels me. So what do you say?’

‘You’re reckless.’

‘It’s not an answer.’

‘Tequila. On the rocks.’

‘Now we’re talking.’

But don’t play with me, cause you play with fire… 

Rolling Stones are weeping from the speakers. Damn, I love this song.

***



Turns out, this isn’t going quite how I expected.

The girl’s a rare breed—she’s got brains, sharp as hell, which makes her even more fuckable. But it’s been an hour and we’re still… talking? Not usually how I play this game. Am I loosing it, or is she just not a one-night-stand material?

Hard to tell, with those curls and those ridiculous, cherry blossom lips. If it weren’t for the setting, I’d shove those drawn-on shorts aside and grab her little pussy. Bet she’s soaked already. I hope she is.

She says she’s Puerto Rican. Why am I remembering stuff? She hasn’t even told me her name.

C’mon, Agatha. You’re slipping.

‘It’s Rio, by the way,’ she says, sliding back from the bar with new tequila shots and lime wedges. 

One more round and I’m wasted. But Agatha Harkness doesn’t loose battles, and this babe is mine.

‘Too much?’ She asks, raising her eyebrow.

‘Don’t insult me. We’re in public.’

Rio grins at the corner of her mouth.

‘Okay, let me help you.’

Fucking hell, what is she doing…

‘You drink it, you lick it, you suck on it,’ she says, taking my hand, licking that soft spot between my thumb and index finger, then sprinkling salt on it. Makes me…feel things.

Killah…

Salud!’ she exclaims and gulps.

Alright, darling, just for you. 

I down the shot, lick my hand, bite the lime. But by the time the citrus hits my tongue, it’s game over.

I grab her by the hair and crash my mouth onto hers, tasting lime and salt and that same heat she’s been teasing me with all night.

I’m starving. She has no idea what bear she’s been poking. 

If it's black, fight back. So she does.

She responds with fire—pulling, rough, sucking on my tongue like she’s claiming it. But she’s still soft underneath, all dolly pop and danger.

‘You’re so delicious…Rio.’

‘Uh, and you’re so impatient, Agatha,’ she smirks, looking sideways. Is that a blush? Aw, sweetheart.

‘Never thought it was a bad thing.’

‘Me neither,’ she leans in, and I catch a whiff—her rosemary and thyme perfume or whatever she wears under her cracked leather.

‘In that case let’s get outta here, cause I can’t wait to taste you everywhere.’

***

We don’t make it to the motel, not even close. We find a blind spot, a dim-lit nook behind the bar, where I press her against the brick wall. Finally get rid of those tiny ripped shorts, and there she is—bare, dripping for me.

It’s fucking insane. My lips are glued to her mouth—I feel an unhinged force that drives me to fuck her, to own her.

‘You’re so wet down here, girl…’ I say pleased, massaging her soaked folds. Not that I had any doubts, but still, it’s good to know that she’s this hungry. For me.

‘F-fuck…’ she moans, rolling her hips into my hand. 

Just like that. Come to Daddy.

That’s when I slide my fingers into her pussy without warning and feel her walls squeeze around them.

‘Shit. Someone might—’

‘Let them.’

No, I’m not stopping now. The rest of the world can fuck off—I don’t give a damn.

‘Jeez, honey, your pussy is drowning my fucking hand and I barely started.’

Her tongue crashes into my mouth, teeth stretching my lips, she’s doing everything to hide the fact that she’s loosing control.

‘Yes, baby, this pussy is mine now,’ I whisper in her ear. I want her to know that, I want her to spread her stunning legs and bend to my power.

I drop to my knees, gravel biting into my legs through the soft denim. I hook her leg over my shoulder and bury my face between her thighs. This is my territory.

She tastes like salt, pepper and lime. Like things I didn’t know I needed until tonight.

I suck her clit into my mouth, but I’m not eating her—I devour. Her body is writhing, her fingers digging into my hair, her moans becoming loud and loud, echoing down the alley. Seems like she doesn’t care about being caught anymore. Good girl.

‘Now come for me, baby doll,’ I demand, fucking my fingers inside her cunt, flicking her pussy with my tongue relentlessly.

‘Fuuuck, you’re good, Agatha—’ she growls, and her voice saying my name is giving me sudden goosebumps—I nearly cum from that alone.

‘Say it again. Say my name,’ I ask.

‘Agatha—fuck—I’m gonna—’

And that’s all I need to know.

‘That’s right. Take it. Now.’

I slam my fingers deep and twist, hit the spongy spot where her pussy loves it most. She snaps, cuming hard, grinding down on my hand, fucking herself on my fingers while she cries out. 

She’s ruined. A complete fucking mess.

She’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever fucked—and I’ve never wanted anyone more.

***

The door opens with a crackling noise, and here we are, safe and sound, locked into the hell of a long-ass night. I’m wired. Not even a hint of sleep, no ache in my back either. Like I didn’t spend the last few days grinding my ass into Honey’s beat-up saddle, baking under the sun like a damn American pie all my way down from California. 

Guess I still got it. Or maybe this wicked babe just hexed me.

‘Lie back, witch,’ she snaps, then shoves me down onto the motel bed.

I growl, but I do it—lie back, as she demands. I let her take the lead, just to see what she does with it. And truth is, I want her to wreck me.

But she's not rushing. No, she's all slow-burn, calculated. She peels off my jeans inch by inch, then slides her hands up my thighs, pushing them open. Wide.

‘You think you can handle me, babygirl?’ I shoot, just to see her twitch.

‘Shut the fuck up,’ she hisses. Those devilish dark eyes and leaking mascara—it’s chaos, and I’m soaked.

‘Look at you,’ she murmurs, brushing her fingers over my pussy, soft butterfly strokes. ‘Leaking onto the mattress. Fuckin’ embarrassing.’

‘I’ll take care of this,’ she adds with a filthy smirk, then goes down and takes my cunt deep into her mouth. But she just fucking warms it, bitch. Her tongue lies flat against my clit, barely moving. 

‘Fuck you!’ I jerk forward, hips lifting.

‘None of that.’ She slaps my ass. 

‘Behave, Agatha.’ Her voice is low. Intimidating.

I ain’t scared of her. But I do love this game.

So I freeze. I fucking behave.

She gives me that wolf grin, opens wide, and gulps my cunt, sucking deep, almost choking. Then—Jesus—she growls into me, right against my pussy; low vibrations thrumming through me. She pulls back with a wet pop, lips glistening, chin soaked, and stares up at me with the same smirk on her face.

What is she up to?

‘I wanna see your boobs,’ she says, leaping like a graceful cat to straddle my hips, like it’s her goddamn throne.

I pull off my shirt and smile. My tits have always been a hit with girls. And I’m more than happy to let her play with them.

‘You like what you see?’ But I already know the answer.

‘Fuck, they look stunning,’ she gasps. ‘Wanna see them bounce. Sit on my face.’

We swap places, I straddle her face, my pussy hovering over her hungry mouth.

‘Bitch, you’re too hot,’ she moans. ‘Move. Ride me like a cowgirl.’ She slaps my ass again and squeezes both cheeks.

I roll my hips hard, making sure her tongue hits just right—but goddamn, she knows what she’s doing. Her face is buried, growling into my bush, her nose brushing my clit. Her eyes don’t stop watching me—wild, obsessed, fuckin’ starved.

‘Perfect boobs,’ she breathes. ‘Just how I imagined.’

‘Rio, babe—I’m close…’

‘No!’ she barks, pulls away and gives me another slap. ‘You cum when I say so.’

But I’m done playing nice. Time to remind her of who’s really in charge here. I get off her and yank her slender body into mine with a rough jerk. Sorry baby.

‘You don’t boss me around, sugar.’ I kiss her hard, taste myself on her. ‘Not while you’ve still got your clothes on.’

We roll, a messy, panting fight on this flimsy bed made of shit and sticks. I drag her shorts down, nearly rip ‘em off, with her panties sticking. Her scent hits and I lose it. I want it everywhere.

‘Show me those tits, doll.’ I whisper into her ear, trail down and bite her neck.

‘You want these tits?’ she growls. ‘Beg.’ 

She flips me, pins me down and bites back. Harder. There’ll be a mark, but as I said—I like it when she bites back.

‘You want me to beg you, huh, you little brat?’

She shoves her thumb deep into my mouth. I suck it hard and pop it out with a loud slap. She loves this fight. And so do I.

We sit for a beat, catching our breath. I tug her in, wrap an arm around her waist, my lips grazing her ear.

‘Just curious…is this expensive?’ I ask, stroking her black top, fingering the neckline.

‘Tear it,’ she whispers.

‘That’s what I fuckin’ thought.’ I cannot hide the thrill. I tear the last piece of clothing off her and bury my face in her sun-kissed tits. I pinch her nipples—just enough to keep her moaning. Her voice is syrupy, drawn out and languid. Just the music to my ears.

‘You’re so beautiful, Rio,’ I press my swollen lips to her cheek, breathing her in. ‘And I’m gonna fuck you all night.’

‘I was counting on that,’ she purrs.

‘But first—finish the job,’ I drop my voice. ‘That’s an order.’

I grab her hair and put her on her knees. She obeys, yet her maniac gaze says she’s still playing, and her plan is to become a winner.

‘I want my prize,’ I say to her. Sitting on the edge of the bed, I spread my legs wide, and pull her pretty face in my pussy. ‘Now eat. Make me cum.’

She eagerly delivers. Tongue focused, pressure just how I like it.

‘Don’t stop,’ I gasp, breaking my own rules and begging her. ‘Please, Rio…’

‘Please, my beautiful girl—’

I don’t know where it comes from, but these words just fall out of my mouth. A second later, I’m cumming hard, without loosening my grip, clutching her curls tightly.

I press her deeper, until she starts to choke. Probably, that was too much.

‘You good, babe?’

She just moans and nods. I see tears on her face, that badass eyeliner smudged, making her look feral and sinister. 

But she’s grinning, clearly satisfied.

‘Told you, I can handle you,’ she chuckles, rising to her knees. 

There are bruises already blooming on her skin. At last I get to see her exquisite toned body in the warm dim-light and linger for a while.

And fuck—it just makes me want her all over again. I think I’m ready for round two.

***

 

‘You smoke?’ I ask, eyes scanning the room like I’m casing a crime scene. ‘I left mine in the parking lot.’

Scratched-up furniture, worn floral wallpaper, a battered mattress that smells like abuelita’s attic. Not quite a sweet, cozy nook, but there’s something charming about this rugged motel. Something real.

‘You can grab some from the table,’ she pants, still recovering after her shattering orgasm. Her sweaty, just-fucked body. Her peachy hips…she looks captivating. Fuck. Hard to stay focused—and that wasn’t part of the plan.

That wasn’t part of the plan at all. 

I came here to catch the fucking killer. The kind of bastard you chase through the mud. Not to crush on a biker with California accent who stirs my soul—a goddess with soft tits, pink swollen nipples, and tangled hair I want to be buried in forever.

Forever has never been an option. No more I love you’s. That’s the only way to keep going and get my job done.

‘I’ll borrow your shirt, too,’ I mutter, yanking her soft flannel from the floor. ‘Mine is ruined’. Smells like sweat, cigarettes and pussy. Like her.

I slip on my shorts, but no panties—those are destroyed anyway. Trying not to make it look weird, I step onto the balcony to buy some time and common sense. But it’s just birds chirping and my thoughts racing.

Okay, what does she know? Probably nothing. Just got here, and I tend to believe her. Luckily I didn’t talk much, well, not about the case—hence no violations. Yet I feel so fucked up. I just can’t stop thinking about her, and I’m literally standing on the doorstep of her room, wearing her shirt, smoking her cigarettes, and tasting her cum on my mouth. There’s something about her that just makes me feel so…wide awake. Never happened to me before. Not like this. Not in one night.

The door opens sharply and I see her silhouette…wait.

‘What are you wearing?’ I snap. Too sharp.

‘Your jacket. Is there a problem?’ She pouts.

‘No,’ I say too quickly. ‘Just…prefer your tits naked.’

But Agatha’s no stupid. She may have this tough biker appearance, but in fact, she’s deeper than that. I feel it. And her seductive gaze makes me blush like a schoolgirl.

‘Hm,’ she gives me that smirk again, ‘how do I look?’ 

She parts the zipper, revealing the folds of her breasts, killing me softly. 

‘Admit it, Rio,’ she steals the cigarette from my lips. ‘Suits me, doesn’t it?’

That’s when she reaches into the pocket.

‘What’s this—’

She slowly pulls out my silver Beretta. Now I am ruined for real.

‘That shit’s heavy…doesn’t look like—’ she locks her eyes on me. That knowing look needs no subtitles.

‘Come inside,’ I say and shove her back into the room. ‘Give it back.’

‘The fuck, Rio?!’

‘Please,’ I whisper. ‘Let me explain.’

‘Don’t tell me you’re fucking cop!’

‘I’m not.’

‘What club did you say you’re from again?’

‘I…didn’t.’

‘You bastard.’ 

She’s furious, she has every right to be. And the truth is, it really scares me. And that’s not even because of the case. I’m afraid she’s gonna kick me out—even though it’s for the best.

She’s rifling through my pockets, trying to find the proof of her inkling.

Of course, she finds the badge.

‘Fucking fed!’

‘Agatha, please,’ I whisper. ‘Walls are thin.’

‘Filthy little cop,’ she lowers her voice, and I’m grateful for that favor.

‘I’m not a—’

‘Same shit,’ she hisses.

She comes closer, face to face, backing me to the wall.

‘So what,’ her voice rippling down, ‘screwing biker girls part of your fieldwork?’

I stay in silence, barely breathe.

‘Fucked me with the gun in your pocket, huh?’

‘I fucked you with my mouth.’

She snorts, and I feel so much relief. She doesn’t want this to be over. Not at all. She takes my Beretta and runs its cold metal across my collarbone, her other hand slipping under my shorts.

‘Lying slut,’ she husks.

Her kisses are brutal, vicious, down my jaw, and I whimper, letting out that kind of moan I usually keep to myself. 

‘Agatha…’

‘What?’

‘Just fuck me,’ I squeal, my voice is weak, shaking. ‘Please.’

‘Want me to fuck the police?’ she growls in a deep low voice. ‘Well then…face the wall, bitch.’

I obey. Can’t help it. My hunger is bone-deep, it’s gnarly and irrevocable.

And the truth is, her power is strong. The kind of power you get when you come back from hell, burned alive, and resurrected. I recognize that power, and I’m hooked. Agatha is strong. She’s equal.

‘Fuck me, Agatha—’

I feel her wet kisses on my back, her hand on my pussy: firm, possessive grip.

‘Where, baby?’ her gritted voice, her breath tickling my neck.

You stay silent, too embarrassed to say it.

‘A-ha,’ she chuckles, pleased, ‘I can divine.’ 

‘On all fours then, Agent-eat-my-ass-Vidal.’

She shoves me onto the mattress and here I am—exposed, defeated.

‘Ass up, Fed. Lemme see it.’

I cover my mouth with the pillow and roar as she stretches my cheeks apart and runs her hardened tongue over my ass. She licks it so good I growl like an animal.

‘Want me to fuck your ass with something bigger?’ 

I don’t even have to tell her.

She gets up and pulls something out of her bag. A telltale snap of rubber. My heart beats tremendously.

She brushes my spine, sending me goosebumps, smearing lube between my cheeks.

‘I promise, I’ll be gentle,’ she teases.

She’s not.

She slips in, and I feel lightheaded for a while; my ass is burning—but just the right way. I jerk my hand to my clit to hang on and relax.

‘Agatha…’

‘Never fucked a girl this filthy,’ she leans forward and exhales, nibbling the skin on my back. ‘And mind you, I've fucked a whole lotta them.’

‘Never fucked a real Fed either,’ I gasp through tears of bittersweet pleasure.

‘That’s true,’ she laughs, softening. Her strong hands hold me like I weight nothing, and despite everything, I feel so secure. ‘You’re a rare catch, girl.’

‘Fuck, you are so tight! Are you really gonna cum from this?’ She may seem rough and mean, but she has a tender spot in her heart.

‘Tired already, huh?’ I mock her with all my might.

‘You’re impossible, Vidal,’ she gives me another deep thrust. She slams into me, and I let out a scream. A real one. 

‘I could fuck you like this all night, until you say the safe word,’ she laughs. ‘Do you have one, pretty ass?’

‘I don’t need one,’ I grit, and shove back. 

Jokes on you, Agatha—I’m still gonna win this game.

Then I lunge forward and move to snatch my Beretta from the headboard.

‘How about a twist, bitch?’ She recoils. Her eyes go wide. She’s not sure if it’s a joke. Neither am I.

‘Wow-wow, I haven’t finished—’

‘Lie down, Agatha,’

‘Rio—’

‘You really think you own everything?’ I point my gun at her. 

I have no idea what I am doing, it’s all gone south. But it’s too late for contemplation.

‘You’re a maniac,’ she gasps, bewildered.

I straddle her, never breaking eye contact. I reach back, re-seat the strap deep inside my ass and grind, fucking myself. The gun is still in my hand.

‘Jesus Christ,’ she mutters. ‘You’re fucking deranged.’

Then I press the muzzle against her cheek and shove it right into her mouth.

‘Shut up and worship.’ 

Overkill? Maybe.

‘Open it,’ I say. ‘Deeper!’ 

She looks dumbfounded, but she has no choice but to submit. It’s difficult to disobey someone pointing a gun at your head, isn’t it?

No, it’s too much. It’s too much, I can’t do this to her.

I shift, tracing a path between her gorgeous boobs with my Beretta, her nipples reacting to a cold metal. God, I’ve never thought it could be this hot. I squeeze her tit and give it a few slaps just to see it shake from my spanking. Just perfect.

‘Why don’t you put that little toy aside and use your filthy mouth, hon?’ she tries to keep it cool, but I know she’s scared. Her voice shivering, giving her away.

She purrs with a teasing smirk that—she knows—makes me vulnerable. Somehow she knows what strings to pull, and that’s what makes this game interesting. Game respects game, indeed.

I lay the gun to her stomach: just enough pressure to claim my reign—and she trembles. Good. Then I go down on her tits, snuggling in their softness; slackening, sucking biting, drowning.

My movements are strong and calculated. I grab the harness. Slide it off her. Strap it on. 

‘We wanna be safe, don’t we?’ I yank the used rubber and take it off the strap. She knows what’t next.

‘Spread your legs, Mommy,’ I command. ‘I’ll fuck you so hard you won’t be riding your Honey for a while.’

‘Dirty little bastard—’

‘What are you saying? Can’t hear you over all this miserable moaning.’

I push in and out, I fuck her hardcore, until she collapses, squirming and whining like a dirty whore.

‘I’m sure you’d let me fuck you in a police van with your hands cuffed and a gun pointed to your head, bitch!’ I growl, breaking all remaining codes.

She moans, she enjoys all of this. And god, she’s so beautiful when she’s cuming. My bites are sharp, my grip is possessive. Her boobs, her cunt—all belongs to me. I won. I fucking won. But I still need her to admit it, and I know that she will not.

What’s going on with you, Vidal? Put your shit together and do what must be done. 

Just one more minute—to capture this moment forever.

‘Don’t fuck with Feds ever again, baby,’ I groan, kissing the tears on her face, clinging to her swollen lips. ‘Promise me.’

‘What… what do you mean?’ She looks lost, her softened voice smothering me, reducing me to nothing.

I hope she’ll understand. And if she doesn’t… well, I have no choice.

‘Sorry, baby,’ I mutter, trying to hide the betraying tears in my eyes. ‘I’ll keep the shirt.’

I throw on my jacket, grab my boots and Beretta, and disappear into the bluish dawn, closing the creaky door of the godforsaken motel.

***

 

Chapter 4: Crimson Daughters

Summary:

Coven loses a sister. A U-turn gone wrong throws Rio straight into the devil’s lore. No backup, no exit. It’s a suicide run—but every time she blinks, it’s Agatha’s face. And yeah, her gorgeous tits. Let’s hope it saves her pretty ass.

Chapter Text

***

No.

No, that’s bullshit.

The girl’s cray-cray, but the hell was that?

I’m lying on the wet sheets, soaking in my own sweat and cum, and I deny fucking everything that pops into my mind. No, she couldn’t just disappear—not after…this. Yet something shatters in me, an uncommon feeling, something that reminds me of prom night. Gals with their dates, kings n’ queens n’ shit, and me just chillin’ in the corner with the losers, wearing an imaginary badge with the crooked word ‘dyke’ on it.

Not that I ever been offended by that, but high school ain’t the Hamptons. Definitely not a good time for being an outcast, even if you’re surrounded by degenerates. That’s some kinda miserable shit, and Agatha Harkness ain’t getting treated like that anymore. Not ever again.

She’ll come back. They always do. 

C’mon Agatha, you’re being soft again. 

Bitch stole your stinky shirt, so that’s something, isn’t it? Left her fancy lingerie, little perv. She’ll sober up and come back. I just need a shitload of sleep—girl really fucked me good. Damn, Feds are so fucking hot nowadays. Who knew! 

The pillow smells like her pussy, so sweet and… fuck.

She’ll come back.

They always do.

***

‘Agent Vidal!’

‘Hello?’

‘Agent Vidal—’

‘What time is it?’ I yell, opening the front door of the safe house, still groggy. Billy comes in. Shit…

‘11:30, ma’am…’

‘Sorry,’ he mumbles. ‘We were trying to reach you, but your phone was off.’

‘Been chasing a suspect,’ I say nonchalantly, not even caring if he buys that blatant lie. ‘Discreetly.’

‘I…see.’ He shrugs, trying to hide the smile. 

My face probably says it all. So do the marks on my neck.

‘Agent Vidal, I really need the report for SSA Calderu. You know how persistent she can be, and I can’t get back to her empty-handed.

‘Tell Lilia I’ll send her the update today.’

‘Could you please be…more specific?’ he says shyly. 

‘Give me two hours and a fresh cup of damn fine coffee.’

‘Black, no sugar?’

‘Good guess.’

‘One leg in, one leg out, Agent Vidal!’

He rushes to the door, not even hiding the joy of relief. Lilia could be a bitch when it comes to junior agents. But Billy’s a good one, and I don’t wanna cause any trouble. Been there.

‘Billy,’ I call him out.

‘Yes?’

‘Thank you.’ 

And I really mean it. I need a cover up, or to buy some time at least. Otherwise I’m screwed.

‘Any time, Agent Vidal!’ 

He smiles and disappears, running down the creaky wooden steps.

***

It's tougher than I thought it would be. 

The suspect, huh. 

And here I am, writing my report about her, sitting in her shirt, trying to skip all the…chasing part and leave only the investigation bits. This is so fucked up.

Of course, Agatha’s not a suspect at all. I know it, Lilia knows it, there’s a fat chance she will buy all that suspect bullshit, especially after giving me the instructions to look for a bait. The last kill was three days ago, and Agatha was on the road from California. It’s just not possible. Plus, I’m sure the killer is a guy. All the victims were women…well, not straight women. 

She could be a perfect bait. But I can’t do this to her, not after tonight.

I’d rather be the bait myself.  And she’d better leave this town for good.

The moment I charge my burner phone, it’s ringing off the hook. 

I take a deep breath.


Lilia?

At last…

Sorry, I’ve been—

Billy told me. But don’t you bullshit me, Vidal. I’ve known you since the dawn of time

It was for the case

Sure it was

Don’t treat me like a rookie, Lilia

I’m still your fucking handler

I’ll do it

Do what?

I’ll catch him by myself. Can’t involve anyone

Out of question. There’s a protocol, we need a bait, and you must lay low. You can’t drive and keep a gun pointed at the same time. Too risky.

We don’t want any more victims, do we?

We want to catch the motherfucker and keep our agents alive.

Vidal, are you listening to me?

Loud and clear.

I mean it, Rio

I understand

Good. Keep me updated and keep your phone charged!

Yes, ma’am


At least, I need to warn her. Or maybe it’s just an excuse to see her again.

***

‘So, what’s-her-name you were screwing the other night?’ Jen puts her beer on my table, sliding closer, crossing one leg over the other in that annoyingly elegant way of hers.

In a trashy, old-school bar, with sticky tables and wooden benches, soaked in the smell of spilled beer, she still looks sophisticated—and yet, she fits. Or maybe it’s not that she belongs to the town. Maybe the town belongs to her.

Biker queen or not, I gotta hand it to her—she’s always been the classy kind. And I always had a great taste in women. Too bad most of them turned at least a little insane. A gift and a curse, as they say.

‘Her name is Drink Your Beer And Mind Your Own Business,’ I bark, trying to outshoot the chaos in the background.

‘Mmhmm,’ she chuckles. ‘Seems more like I Fuck You And Ghost Your Ass, if you ask me.’

‘Got to hell, Jen.’

‘Already there, Agatha,’ she says calmly. ‘We all are.’

‘Sorry.’  Yeah. I’d better remember why I’m here in the first place, instead of turning into a crybaby, sleeping at the wheel and thinking about last night. Can’t believe she left like that. She was mine. Mine. And she damn well knows it, there’s no other way. She’s just a cocky little coward. “Don’t fuck with Feds.” Don’t fuck with Feds my ass!

‘I’m sorry about your girl,’ I mumble. ‘Loosing one of your coven…damn heavy thing.’

‘And you know what,’ Jen’s voice cracks slightly. ‘Cops ain’t doin’ nothin’. ‘They don’t give two shits ‘bout my girls—treat us like gangsters, dealers, trash.’

‘Aren’t you—’

‘Don’t you even go there, Agatha,’ she snaps. ‘That shit ain’t happening. Not on my watch. We protect our town.’

‘Just askin’…You sure…there’s no investigation?’

‘Since when are you speakin’ for the law?’ She throws me that look.

Real subtle, Agatha. Nailed it.

‘Since never.’ I mutter. ‘Just sayin’…there’ve been a few kills like that, right? Smells like serial killer shit.’

‘Even if the Feds are sniffin’ around, it won’t change a damn thing,’ she says, jaw tight. ‘We save ourselves. By all means necessary.’

‘That’s why I’m here, girl.’

‘I know.’ ‘How are your Dykes holdin’ up by the way?’

‘Most of them are sweethearts,’ I say. ‘The rest are this close to breaking my jaw.’

‘Ain’t nothing changed, Agatha.’ She finally shifts and gives me something almost resembling a smile.

‘I’m a free spirit, you know,’ I wink.

‘Oh, I know,’ she chuckles. ‘That’s half of your damn problem.’

‘So…what’s up with that mysterious femme fatale?’ she asks.

‘You buy me a real drink, and I might tell you.’

‘Gurl…’

 

***

‘You tellin’ me, she asked you to fuck her ass and then bailed?’

‘That’s what happened.’ I shrug, feeling lost and embarrassingly drunk.

‘Don’t make no damn sense, baby.’ Jen downs her whiskey on the rocks and shakes her head. ‘You hurt her?’

‘You serious right now?’ 

Suddenly, I feel that sting of anger laced with pain, but it fades out with another shot of poisonous liquid. 

‘I’d never…’

‘Just askin’, calm down.’

‘I think I’ve had enough.’ I set an empty shot on the table and lean into her shoulder.

‘Do you remember…’ I mutter, gazing at her, ‘why we broke up?’

‘You kiddin’, Agatha,’ she laughs and pulls back.

‘No, I’m serious,’ I say with a sly smirk. ‘Cause I don’t have a damn clue.’

‘Nice earrings by the way.’ I don’t know what’s gotten into me, but I just nuzzle closer, stopping a breath away from her lips.

‘Ooh, you’re wasted baby,’ she says gently, leaning back, ‘let’s get you outta here.’

***

 

Jen helps me with the keys and walks me into the room. The bed’s still a mess. I turn around to take my cigarettes from the drawer, laying right beside her panties.

‘Jeez, Agatha,’ she laughs, ‘smells like sex and some serious lesbian drama.’

‘Told you everything I could…’

‘Anything you didn’t?’

‘What?’

‘You actin' weird now,’ she frowns as if suspecting something.

I might be wasted, but there’s no way I’m telling Jen about the kinky gun thing. She’d track the girl down and make damn sure she never gets within a hundred miles of me again. And part of me…part of me wants to believe that there’s still a slim chance—

A knock at the door. Firm, but gentle.

‘Should I take care of that?’ Jen raises an eyebrow.

I wave her off like I don’t give a damn. But inside, my heart is racing like I’m hiding something. Because I am. I take a long drag to chase the nerves off. 

Jen opens the door.

‘You lost, girl?’

‘I need to speak to Agatha.’

‘A little late for an FBI raid, ain’t it?’

‘Excuse me?’

‘She told me everything.’

‘In that case, why are you still talking?’

‘She’s a hot, cocky bitch just like you said.’ 

Jen finally steps out of the way, and I see her. Rio. Exquisite, just like the night we met, same bold eyeliner, some fancy clothes and a weight behind her eyes that wasn’t there before.

‘What do you want?’ I lean back on a pillow, metal in my voice. Still pissed at her, after all.

She glances around the room, hesitates.

‘Everything you wanna say to me you can say to Jen,’ I mutter. ‘She’s family.’

‘You didn’t tell me about family,’ she pouts.

‘You’re one to talk!’

‘I need to speak to you. Alone.’

‘Or what? You’ll point your little gun at my head again?’

Shit. It just slips out. Jen turns her head quickly, looking at me with her bulging eyes.

‘Am I missin’ somethin’?’

‘Okay, Jen,’ I say. ‘I’ll take it from here.’

‘I’ll be outside. Cry out loud if you need any help.’ She throws me a look on her way out. Overprotective as ever. It’s almost cute.

‘You need to get out of here as soon as possible,’ Rio says quietly. ‘The killer’s still at large.’

‘Like you care.’

‘I do.’

‘Bullshit! You were the one who left.’

‘I was.’

‘So go back to wherever the hell you came from. I’m done.’ 

I don’t even look at her, squeezing my cigarette like it’s the last I have in my life.

‘I’m too old for that cat-and-mouse crap,’ I hiss. ‘Go find someone else to play your games, Fed.’

She sits down on the edge of the bed, eyes skimming over the garbage in the ashtray… then the panties. She doesn’t say a thing, but the tension flares like a match.

‘You can take those with you and go back to your filthy business.’

‘Do you want me to?’

She stares, stubborn girl that she is. Not sure if I want to slap her face or forget about before and kiss her lips. Bitch.

‘Why are you really here?’ I keep it as cold as I can, though I hope she says something that proves that I was right. That I won.

‘I can’t stop thinking about you.’

I laugh, bitter, yet with a satisfied smirk.

‘Then why’d you leave?’

‘I didn’t want to use you. As bait.’

‘As a…what?’ I raise my voice, in a complete ice-cold shock.

‘I’m sorry, it was a job…I didn’t want—

‘So fucking me with a gun in my mouth was your job too, huh?’

‘I went off the script.’

‘You’re filthy cop. Get the fuck outta here!’

‘Agatha—’

‘One whistle and Jen’s girls’ll ride you into the dirt.’

‘I’m really sorry,’ she looks down, ‘I didn’t want it to turn out this way.’

‘Then you should’ve stayed gone!’

I can’t believe I’m yelling—hell, I barely know what I’m saying. The least thing that I want now is for her to leave me again, but I feel so much rage, and I can’t control it. She stands. Lingers. But I won’t look at her—no, I won’t give her the benefit of the doubt. So she slams the door on her way out.

A few minutes later, Jen walks back in.

‘You tellin’ me what the hell just happened?’

I’d rather leave it buried. Deep. I’m too drunk for a pep talk.

‘Okay, let’s admit it, the girl’s HOT,’ she chuckles.

‘Whatever.’

‘Can I have her number then?’

‘Go to hell, Jen.’

‘I’m not goin’ anywhere.’

***

I hurriedly rush out of the goddamn motel, and just a few blocks later, as luck would have it, the heavens open up. Wet hair falls over my eyes, and when I try to fix it, I accidentally smudge my makeup. Fuck. It didn’t have to be so dramatic, but it actually matches the mood. The conversation went the worst way possible, and I feel lost. Completely lost—which leaves me discombobulated and…broken.

I just wanted to be honest with her. And I was honest. If I’m honest with myself, I’d admit I knew it from the bar, when I told her my real name. She was part of the job, until she wasn’t. But she has every right to be mad at me, and there’s nothing I can do about it.

The burner phone vibrates in my pocket, dragging me back to reality.


Agent Vidal!

Yes, Billy

Thank god!

What’s that?

I think I spotted him

You think or you sure?

I…you better come here and see for yourself

Where?

Roadhouse bar

***

I tuck my Beretta under the waistband of my jeans and step inside the bar. Billy’s standing in the corner, hiding behind a large glass of beer.

‘Drinking at workplace!’

‘No, I’d never—’

‘Just kidding.’

‘What happened to your face, Agent—’

‘Shhh!’ I frown at him. ‘We’re discreet, remember.’

‘Sorry, my bad.’

‘Forget it. Where is he?’

‘You see the guy sitting on that stool talking to the waitress?’

‘Looks like a red-neck to me, doesn’t necessarily the guy.’

‘I’m not sure, we could say it—’

‘Get to the point, Billy.’

‘It’s just the way he talks to women,’ Billy whispers, ‘it was pretty harsh.’

‘Well, doesn’t tell much if a guy is a jerk,’ I shrug. ‘We need more proof.’

‘I know, but he was kinda…pushing, asking questions about local clubs, like do they let everyone here, that kind of stuff.’

‘Middle-aged farmer, conservative, mysoginist, nothing new, Billy, give me more,’ I say sharply against his ear.

‘He asked really weird questions about…’

‘What?’

‘Deviations…’

‘What??’

‘It means—’

‘I know what that means,’ I husk.

I drink a one big gulp of his beer and come straightforward to the bar. And don’t you dare stop me now. 

***

‘Howdy girlie, need a ride?’

‘No, I’m good.’

‘The weather ain’t good for a moto.’

‘I could walk.’

‘Not afraid of gettin’ wet?’

‘I don’t mind.’

He snorts and gives me a disgusting smirk, cigarette clenched between his crooked teeth, waving me off.

Breathe in, breathe out, Rio. You can handle it.

‘Nice bandana, by the way.’

***

 

The cold, drizzling morning greets me with white light leaking through the blinds and a jackhammer pounding behind my eyes. Raindrops slam the motel roof like they’re competing to piss me off. The hungover is so brutal I’d rather stay buried under the sheets for a week. That’s when the highlight reel from last night kicks in.

Shit. Shit. Shit.

‘Good mornin’ to you too,’ Jen appears outta nowhere with a cup of something steaming.

‘Tryin’ to poison me?’

‘In your dreams,’ she laughs, settling on the edge of the bed and shoving a spoon in my face.

‘Don’t tell me it’s a chicken soup.’

‘Ain’t sayin’ nothin’ then.’

‘You, witch!’ I grumble. ‘I wanted my morning coffee.’

‘You skipped your morning, girl,’ she snorts. ‘So take the spoon and release me from a headache.’

The soup’s actually decent, it’s just I hate being babied. Especially by Jen. That’s humiliating.

‘I think now I remember it,’ I say, slurping obnoxiously just to get on her nerves.

‘Remember what?’

‘Why I broke up with you.’

‘Hah. Bitch, you didn’t break up with me,’ she laughs and stares at me indignantly. ‘I broke up with you.’

I broke up with you…’ I mumble, mocking her tone. ‘Sure, whatever.’

‘Hurry up,’ she looks down, heavily breathing. ‘The memorial’s starting soon.’

***

We roll up to the club when everyone’s already there. Muted voices, someone’s quietly sobbing in the corner. The black-and-pink colors of the Crimson Daughters are plastered all over the place. Decorated banners in English and Chinese draped like battle flags, and in the center—a portrait of Alice, surrounded by the white flowers. All the gals are wearing their pink bandanas, the main symbol of the coven.

God, it’s powerful and horrifying all at once. Makes my stomach churn. But no more booze today, Agatha. It’s the second kill this month, actually that’s why I burned my ass to get here in the first place. ‘Live fast, die young’ turned into postmodern crap a long time ago, and we’re not loosing any more of our birds. Not to the four-wheeled bastards who think that they own the road.

Jen steps forward to say a few words as the queen of the gang, and I notice that something’s off, something about her appearance, but the hammering in my head won’t let me think straight and figure it out.

My Highway Honey is throbbing my brains out, and I feel that familiar muscle pain, my pussy aching. Fuck. She’s not letting me go, is she? That girl…she was right. I can barely ride without thinking of her. But I have to.

We have a slow ride out—a tradition that always hits hard, making everyone cry like babies. We push forward a fiery-red ghost bike, decked out in the same white flowers. And so we ride, in silence, engines low, just the background hum of our HOGs echoing off the wet gravel, until we reach the Wind Farm and stop on a side road. Spinning turbines over green fields—even in weather like this—it looks beautiful.

We turn off the engine. Jen steps off and walks to Alice’s riderless bike, holding the urn in both hands.

‘Ride free, girl. We’ll keep the road safe for you.’

Ashes thrown in the wind. We pay respects, bid farewell, a few sob, but most of us lower our heads in silence.

That’s when I glance at Jen once again and finally get it. That’s the golden chain on her bare neck—too shiny, too bold, too visible.

Her queen’s bandana is gone.

***

I need to act quickly. Yesterday I was lucky to get away—rain on my side and a little help from Billy’s backup—but today, it’s now or never. Of course Lilia will be pissed, but I won’t lose my job if I catch the killer. Not that it matters. I can’t back down now, even if it kills me. I have to do this—not just for the job, but for the sisterhood.

I send Billy back to his place, buried in paperwork, just to buy some time. He doesn’t need to be responsible for any of this. But Lilia… she has to understand.

The phone vibrates. Speaking of the devil.

Yes, Lilia

Agent Vidal

Calls me by my full name. Not good.

I’ve got the information that you interacted with the primary suspect

That’s right

Did you plan on doing this alone?

Lilia’s voice is cold as steel. Understandable.

This is my duty Lilia. It’s too late now, he took the bait

Lilia?

She’s calculating, I bet.

Lilia, I need you on my side, please

Give me a breakdown of your plan. I can’t let you proceed otherwise. And you report every step over the radio

I bait the suspect at the bar, lead him onto the highway. Backup blocks the ramps—Toledo and Detroit exits, as soon as we’re on I-75 Northbound. I stay center-lane, keep him focused, while the task force closes in. We can’t risk losing him

How many exits?

Four. Eleven, twelve, thirteen and the main one—eighteen. We can set up an ambush there, near the Wind Farm lot

Sounds too good to be true. Any hidden roads?

Don’t think so. I-75 is a highway. No stoplights, high speed, straightforward

Don’t underestimate the suspect

I won’t

Rio

Yes?

Please, be…careful

I will

Promise

I promise

It’s an order

Yes…Lilia

***

She must’ve left it back in the motel. Weird. Jen’s usually a hyper-organized, annoying bitch—but maybe I scrambled her brain with all my lesbian drama.

‘Something’s missin’, isn’t it?’ I whisper to her ear as we step back into the club for the wake.

‘What are you talkin’ about?’

‘You never take it off. Better they don’t notice, or people’ll start askin’ questions…’ I run my fingers along the chain on her neck, feel her shiver.

‘What are you doin’?’ Jen flinches, so out of her character.

‘Nothin’. Just curious, is it me, or you’re gettin’ old and forgettin’ shit now?’

‘Agatha.’ She rolls her eyes at me, but something’s still off. My gut twists, or maybe I’m still hungover.

‘I’m sayin’, where’s your bloody scarf, queen?’ I smirk, pulling my hand back. ‘Want me to sneak into the motel and fetch it for you?’

‘Don’t bother.’ She snaps, avoiding eye-contact. ‘There’re more important things to think about right now.’

And she’s so damn right.

***

‘Don’t let me down today,’ I say to my Baby HOG, and check out the police radio clipped to the saddlebag.

How’s the signal?

Loud and clear

Chasing primary suspect. Heading toward the Roadhouse. Over

Copy that. Well received. Over

Over and out


Time to go.

I fix the eyeliner, tie the bandana around my neck and head into the honky-tonk. Whatever happens.

***

‘You lost, girl?’ a drunken voice slurs from the crowd.

If I had a nickel…

Not you, not today.

I move past the strangers and head straight for the counter. The bartender recognizes me and gives a subtle nod. No sign of the suspect yet, but he’ll come. He must.

I wait. Forty minutes, almost ready to give up, when finally the door groans open and there he is. I turn away, careful not to give him anything. If I look too ready, too available—game’s over.  I have to tread lightly.

‘Long time no see, princess,’ he chuckles. ‘Or is it…the queen?'

Perfect. He’s buying it.

‘How do you know?’

‘A little fish whispered.’

‘You a fisherman?’

‘More like a bee whisperer,’ he says into my ear, sending the worst kind of shiver down my spine.

‘Let me buy you a drink?’ Same crooked smile on his unshaved salamander face.

‘No, thanks.’

‘You’ve had enough?’ He squints, ‘or you’re one of those?’

‘One of what?’

‘You know. Abominations, Sodom and Gomorrah right here in the good ol’ U.S. of A.’

I do my best not to throw up. Don’t lose it.

‘What if I told you I am?’

‘A doll like you?’ He laughs out loud. ‘That’d be a shame. Even a sin.’

‘You religious kind?’

‘What if I am?’

‘Then it really is a shame,’ I say it steadily, stand, and head for the door.

***

When I crank Baby HOG, the sky’s dipped in dusk, peach bleeding into thick bands of dark blue clouds. Treacherously beautiful. Not the time to admire it, but maybe—maybe—it’s a good omen.

This isn’t my first chase. But it’s the first one I’m doing on a bike. So I muster my courage and pray for the luck. Whatever’s left in the tank.

Alpha to… whatever. En route to I-280 North

Update on suspect?

No visual yet

Standing by

I hit open highway; there’re truckers, cars passing by, nothing that catches the eye or screams ‘danger’. Bloody rain-fog makes it worse, it’s harder for me to see anything in my side mirrors. But suddenly—I feel him. Ghosting my back. I swear I can hear the blood throbbing in my ears, like my skull’s about to split. But maybe that’s a good thing. The game is on, and I’m winning this one.


Suspect in visual. Black Dodge Challenger. Over

Roger that Heading to I-75 Northbound. Over and out



***

‘Feelin’ better now?’ Jane steps onto the porch of the club and steals my cigarette.

‘Define better,’ I laugh. 

These days…I’d settle for a break, starting with the damn headache.

‘Bloody Mary?’

‘You tryin’ to poison me again?’

‘I could always make you a chicken soup.’

Maybe it’s good I came. I’ve missed them, even if I won’t admit it out loud. Dykes on Bikes are my favorite bitches, my coven of chaos, but Crimson Daughters? They’re kind of a family. And even loners need one, sometimes. A few days won’t break me. Neither will chicken soup.

‘I think I’m good, Jen.’

‘Ain’t sound like good for me.’

I gasp, take a long drag, and stare ahead through the drizzle. August has always been full of surprises, and today, it definitely matches the mood.

‘What,’ she pats my shoulder, ‘still sobbin’ over the girl?’

I let out a giggle that cracks halfway out of my throat. I wish I could let her go. But the fuck was amazing—even transformational. And now I just feel like a goddamn moron, throwing it away.

Jen eyes me, sly and knowing, then leans in.

‘Then I think you should know.’

‘Know what?’

‘Me and the girls, a small crew, we’re headin’ out tonight. Road patrol.’

I squint at her, scanning her brains out.

‘Keep talkin.’

‘Your Fed. She’s goin’ after him. I don’t think she can do it alone.’

‘Tonight? How the hell do you know?’

‘I got eyes all over this town, baby.’ 

‘I knew that!’ I raise my voice, trying not to rage.

‘I knew you were hidin’ something!’

‘Keep it down,’ she hisses. Bitch.

‘When were you planning on tellin’ me, huh?’ 

I growl, barely keeping it together.

‘You were a goddamn mess last night, okay?’

Jen grabs my shoulder and pulls me around the back of the building. A couple of girls are already there, silent and ready.

‘We leave now. Ambush the rural roads,’ Jen commands.

The girls nod in unison, then place their hands on the handlebars of Jen’s HOG like a gang of Musketeers. What a spirit—it’s almost cringy, as the kids say.

‘Agatha?’ Jen fixes me with that don’t-fuck-with-me stare. ‘You in?’

A little dramatic pause. I grin.

‘Damn right. Let’s kill the motherfucker.’

***



Agent Vidal

Yes

Repeat

Little Swan Creek Road…

Poor signal. Repeat

…Dead zone

Roger

 

Silence. 

No more lights, like he vanished into thin air.

Hidden road or he just gave up? I slow under the bridge, eyes scanning the shadows. There’s no escape right? All the exits are blocked. 

My heart is pounding a hundred miles an hour and I try to breathe and think. The Dodge is a hell of a car, but I’m more agile. I could be faster…if I’m under control. 

Am I?

Remember why you’re doing this, Rio. 

One more deep breath, and I see her in front of my face. A goddess with a wicked smile and sunburned, tangled hair. I’m doing this for you, queen of the road. There will be no more deaths. Because I’m handling it. I’m stronger than death.

I am.

Don’t you even try to hide, you bastard.

***

I’m such a damn idiot! Should’ve known she wouldn’t leave it alone. Unlike regular cops, she’s actually worth somethin’. Good news is, I didn’t have a single drop of alcohol in me, so my head is clear. And let’s be real, my self-preservation instincts have aways been sharper than most. If anyone’s gonna save her pretty ass, it’s me.

Jen’s pale pink Harley, with its massive chrome pipes humming like a declaration of her power and invincibility, leads us through the fog. Queen on a battlefield, glam as hell, she’s always been. But she ain’t scared of gettin’ her hands dirty—she handed us baseball bats and shotguns like candy. Gotta admit, I’m hyped as fuck.

‘Ain’t no shit out here,’ I nag. ‘ You sure it’s this way?’

‘I’m sure,’ Jen throws back in a low voice, I barely hear her.

‘So you’ve got my girl’s number, after all, don’t you?

She’s silent. But I freaking need this answer.

‘Don’t be a bitch, Jen,’ I shout through the wind. ‘Just say it.’

‘She gave it to me. For the case, if you want,’ she says without taking her eyes off the road. ‘Shit was classified.’

‘Oh, of course, it was,’ I mutter, wound up again, this close from raving.

‘Knock it off, Agatha. Not everythin’s about you.’

I swallow my envy and anger, but deep inside, I get it. Jen wanted to deal with an asshole. She wanted revenge. She didn’t want me getting in the way. But still…it’s ticklin’.

***

The telltale roar of tires scraping the gavel sounds like a neighing horse. Headlights loom in my mirrors, and with a heatwave of adrenaline, I twist the throttle.

Poor Baby HOG wails as I push her harder than I should. Just a few more miles baby, please don’t fuck this up. A few more miles and we’re bringing it home.

As soon as I pass under the bridge, rain starts drumming on my helmet, droplets sliding down the visor. It takes a second to snap it shut. I need to hurry—this isn't a battle of muscle anymore, it's a battle of wit. In the rain, the Dodge has the advantage. I’ve got to outthink him. I need the perfect maneuver, draw him into the ambush without getting crushed to smithereens. One hit, and it’s lethal.

Black Ghost is breathing down my neck, flashing his headlights, trying to rattle me. It’s better not to look back: just trust Baby HOG and make the u-turn.

‘Count your blessings, bitch, ’cause you’re gonna die,’ he laughs behind me, such a nasty snarl.

‘Fucking coward! Need four wheels to beat me?’

‘Told ya. Weather’s no good for a moto.’

Please, girl, I beg. Don’t fall asleep on me now.

I pedal the bike for all she’s worth and make the goddamn turn—but my foot treacherously slips. Boot slams the wet ground, sole scraping tarmac. My body churns, soaking up the downpour of rage and despair.

‘It’s all gonna end soon, don’t worry.’

‘In your dreams, asshole!’

I accelerate the gear and take off, heading southbound, hoping to cut into the narrow road up ahead where he can’t follow.

Alpha to base. Come in

Do you copy?

I repeat. Requesting backup. Do you copy?

Signal’s breaking. I need backup. Now

No fucking signal. Fuck. FUCK! Another dead-zone? No way.

Everything’s going awry, and I bet there’s no way backup’s showing up here. Not now, not in the middle of this goddamn nowhere. Dodge is inches behind me; I veer off into a rural path swallowed by darkness. It’s narrow, that’s good, but too dirty and slick, which is bad for the HOG’s tires.

I kill the engine and slide off, fumbling for my precious Beretta in the inner pocket and hide into the bushes. A glimpse of memory—her pink nipple pressed against the muzzle, her swollen lips, her face in that beautiful orgasm. I laugh to myself—if I die, that’s the best image to remember, that’s what I’m taking with me. I kiss Beretta. I’d give anything to kiss her again. That’s why I must live.

Suddenly, I hear the engine noise of revving motorcycles coming from Toledo. Four riders cutting through the dark and the drizzle like knights of the fucking Apocalypse. Or rather…witches.

So this is my backup.

Cheesy as hell, but I can’t tell if it’s the rain or if I’m actually crying.

I step out of the brush.

I hear the shot.

***

Jeez. If you’d told me I’d ever be chasing some psycho in pitch-black darkness with my ex to save my future wife, I’d have told you to go touch grass and take a break from Netflix. But here I am—riding like some Prince Charming in Gotham, keepin’ my shotgun at the ready.

That’s when I finally spot headlights sliding downhill ahead. Gotta be her. I ease off the throttle, ready to hop off and shoot the bastard if I have to.

‘Surround the fucker—he doesn’t get away!’ Jen commands, driving ahead toward the car. The driver skids, hesitating whether to pull over or face what’s coming. He must have a penchant for retro; the Dodge looks like it rolled straight out of a last-century car expo: old, gold, and heavy as hell. If he nudges me, my Honey and I will become a history. But to our good fortune, he tries to reverse.

As he swings into a U-turn, the HOGs downshift and fan out, splitting to either side of the car, engines growling, portending nothing but retribution. I stay close behind Jen, chasing the Dodge from the left, praying no one barrels at us from the oncoming traffic.

Jen seizes the moment; she slows down and hits her bat against the side window, but the car is too sturdy, almost death-proof.

‘Hey, you!’ I scream, heart racing. ‘You’re messin’ with the wrong people.’ 

I swear, I have no idea of who the fuck possessed me, everything happens so quickly. Instinct kicks in: I brake hard, grip the shotgun tight, and squeeze the trigger. The blast rips through the tire.

The Dodge crashes against the concrete barrier with a thunderous boom. Not enough to break, but enough to stop this goddamn race and hear myself thinkin’.

***

‘Agatha, NO!’

I scream from the top of my lungs, running toward the car.

‘Dozens of FBI agents are on their way, you don’t want blood on your hands.’

‘You sure, honey? Where was your brave, daring backup when you rolled straight into the dirt?’

I hate it, but she’s not wrong.

‘Please,’ I murmur, ‘take the handcuffs. Back of my waistband.’

She comes up behind me, her steady arms fondling my back, her fingers slipping under my jacket to grab the cuffs. It’s quick, but it’s enough to burn me.

I point the gun forward, aim steady, eyes locked on him. Luckily, he’s trapped inside his car, and there’s no way to escape. Crimson Daughters are standing guard with their bats raised. Agatha cuffs him.

God, how I hate this part, but I must oblige.

‘You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. Anything you say can be used against you…’

Finally, my phone rings. Where the hell they’ve been?

Where the hell you’ve been?

We lost you in a dead zone

Arresting suspect near Monroe. Call backup

You said you could handle it alone

Fuck you, Lilia

Do you want an extra blanket?

Rio?

What?

Thank you

Don’t thank me. I didn’t…do it alone

***

‘So, your folks gonna give us a medal, or am I just out there chillin’ my ass off?’ Agatha approaches me, squinting her eyes like a snake whisperer.

‘You risked your life for a medal?’

‘You got anything better to offer?’ she rattles in a deep, teasing voice, the same smirk that drives me crazy.

‘Good Lord have mercy,’ Jen groans when she passes us. ‘Get a room already!’

I’m blushing like a schoolgirl, caught kissing for the first time.

‘Thank you. All of you. I don’t know what else to say,’ I mutter.

‘Don’t say nothin’, girl. You did good,’ Jen says, giving me a look that’s almost proud. ‘Maybe the world ain’t doomed after all. Not sayin’ I’m gonna trust the law, though.’

‘I know,’ I nod, then slip the bandana from around my neck and hand it to her. ‘And thanks…for that.’

‘Hmm, too clean for the battlefield,’ she grins, smelling it from both sides. 

‘Don’t lose that girl, Agatha. She smells nice.’

Jen walks away from us to give her statement, the others follow, and it’s just us again. Well, sort of—red-and-blue flashlights and police radios crackling in the background.

‘If this is what a regular date with you looks like…’

I laugh, sincerely. It's been a while since someone disarmed me so easily. Or maybe it's just the shock.

‘You know, I can be boring,’ I say, trying my best not to crack.

‘No, you can’t,’ she says. Sharp gaze, her mouth half-parted, those tempting chapped lips. ‘Ridin’ into the rain all alone on your baby bike? Sounds insane. I like it.’

‘Thought you never wanted to see me again.’

‘I didn’t.’

‘What changed your mind?’

She steps closer.

‘Thought about that little gun of yours pointed at someone else’s pussy.’

‘And?’

‘I didn’t like it.’

I swallow. The whole forensics team is here, detectives, EMTs…fuck the protocol.

In a blink, I’m on her lips, kissing her like it’s life or death kiss. Like that kiss has been saving me all night, and she doesn’t even know it.

‘Professional…’ she whispers, as we part from a kiss, grinning.

‘Don’t spoil the moment.’

‘One more kiss and I’m insistin’ on a second date right after this one.’ She leans in and brushes her nose against mine.

‘Don’t leave me again, Rio,’ she breathes in my ear, and I shiver under the warmth of it. ‘God knows what trouble you’ll get us into next time.’

‘I won’t.’

She hugs me, tight, secure, protective. I’ve never been hugged like that before.

‘Agent Vidal!’

‘What, Billie,’ I frown, pulled back into the chaos of the scene.

‘The killer…the suspect,’ he clears his throat. ‘He wants to talk to you.’

I approach the cruiser, ready to head to the precinct. The window slides down, revealing his stubbly, too-calm face.

‘I’m not the only one,’ he says, smiling ominously.

‘What do you mean?’

‘I’m not the only one,’ he repeats, ‘cleansing the world of depravity.’

‘What do you—’

The car pulls away, leaving me standing there—numb, still, butterflies warring in my stomach.

Hell no. It can’t be.

‘What’s wrong?’ SSA Calderu strolls up beside me.

‘I think… I think—’ My voice trembles. Breathe in. Breathe out.

‘Talk to me, Rio.’

Lilia looks up at me, but her eyes already say it all. She’s been there before—too many times. She can divine the truth without a word. She knows.

‘This is just the beginning. There’re more.’

***

 

Chapter 5: My Death

Summary:

Idiots in Love: Agatha is terrified of commitment, Rio is boiling with jealousy—and for damn good reason. Plenty of smut, a trip to Chicago with a little sunflower for Lady Death. But then the Halloween party turns sideways... and nothing will ever be the same.

Chapter Text

***

‘So…it wasn’t just one guy?’ You’re munching your burger and trying to do the aftermath in your head.

‘Jeez, chew it properly and then do the talkin’.’ Agatha gives you this behave pet or I’ll bite you look, though with warmth in her squinted eyes, and with those adorable wrinkles around them that make her feel more…vulnerable under the layers of character.

Rio chills on the ground, with her head resting on your lap. She covers her face with the bold kind of a cowboy hat she’s just bought in a small shop near the parking lot—to blow the steam with a quick ‘shopping spree’. 

Thankfully, there’s a little abode for the three of you: you found a spot under the trees to hide from a merciless sun and take a breather of the events. The view to the mountains is drop dead mesmerizing, but the most important thing is a damn good food that works miracles and calms the nerves.

‘How did you chase the others? You said he was caught a year ago,’ you mumble, still not sure if it’s okay to talk about that with Rio after what happened. ‘Was it…the last one?’

‘The last one was a bitchin’ one,’ Agatha says and steals a handful of your fries. ‘But our detective’s not so sure they eliminated the whole gang…’

‘Aggrhhhh!’ Rio lets out a roar instead of an answer. Understandable. But your face will blow up if you don’t get your answers right now.

‘Well, now you get it, bunny, how FBI’s messin’ with our brains,’ Agatha says with a pause. ‘Instead of just fuckin’ you with a badge, right, baby?’

‘You’re fucking impossible,’ Rio gasps and throws at her wife another handful of the fries. Your fries.

‘Goddamit, I told you to buy your own!’ You hiss at them with just arrived confidence.

‘Look who’s talkin’ back,’ Agatha mocks you. ‘Didn’t think you have it in you.’

‘I’m serious,’ you grumble. With all that stress you’re not in a mood to share your food with anyone. Or maybe you just want them to take you seriously.

There’s a dramatic pause—then both women crack, gagging with each other and breaking all the tension that was hollowing you.

‘I like ‘em, can we keep ‘em?’ Rio lifts up her hat revealing her beautiful smile to you, then gazing at Agatha.

‘Anything for you…wifey,’ Agatha mocks once again, yet you swear, there’s nothing more tender and cheerful than seeing them both like that. Something bigger than just a couple. A family.

‘What do you say, highway bunny?’ The older woman winks at you, shoving you slightly on the shoulder.

‘Say…to what?’

Idiot!

‘Let’s say…to overstay your little adventure with us?’ Her voice is soft, a little bit mysterious, but they give you the looks so heartfelt and penetrating that you understand it immediately. No commentary needed. 

What are you waiting for? Say something.

‘Of course! I thought you’d never ask,’ you say with a goofy grin on your face. ‘Just don’t steal my fries…please?’

‘You greedy little bastard!’ Agatha frowns at you, but damn, she’s even hotter like that.

‘Kidding,’ you snort like a kid with your cheeks of fiery red color.

You’d never dreamed of any of this. And during this whole trip you never saw Rio smiling so tenderly, as if something melted deep inside her and chased the old monsters away. You’d love to think that you could be a part of this, even a tiny bit.

‘But since we’re not going anywhere yet,’ you clear your throat, ‘would you tell me…mhm…how you managed to get married during that long complicated story of yours? I wanna know everything!’

‘Oh, Agatha loves bragging about that, don’t you, mija?’ Rio takes a sip of her cola and leans in, brushing her fingers against Agatha’s hip. Such a subtle gesture, but turns you on so fervently.

‘Wait, so it was Agatha, who proposed…’

You know how to manipulate people, I’ll give you that!

‘You got the nerve, kiddo…’ Agatha chuckles, but doesn’t deny. ‘Don’t spoil the cool story.’

***

In the Middle of Nowhere (Monroe, actually)
August 10, 2021

‘What gives, doll?’ I ask as she comes back, ducking from the sirens.

Luckily, Highway Honey is clear. Cops don’t need to question us anymore, they sent us home. Well, my gritty motel is hardly a home, but they say it’s not a place, but a person, right? And now I wanna go home with this particular person, who’s wrapped in a blanket and runnin’ toward me like she’s just seen a ghost.

‘I can’t tell you…,’ she mumbles.

‘C’mere. Keep your little cop secrets, I just wanna smell ya.’ 

I give her a proper hug, hold her close, gently sway her from side to side and bury my face in her hair.

‘Gosh, Jen was damn right! Who smells like that after a hell of a chase?’

‘Like…what?’ she asks, her voice trembling. Poor thing.

‘Like fuckin’ Christmas ’n’ shit.’

‘I’d say more like Halloween.’

‘Even better,’ I smile and kiss her forehead. 

‘Wanna get the hell outta here? My place?’

‘Yes, please,’ she says without hesitation. ‘But my baby—’

‘Wh..what?’

‘I mean, my Baby HOG,’ she corrects. ‘We need to rescue her from the mud first.’

‘No further questions, chief.’ 

I’m tryin’ not to be a weirdo. But I am a weirdo.

‘She goin’ home with us? To the motel, I mean.’ 

Agatha Harkness, what’s wrong with you? You’re stuttering. 

‘No, she’s staying the night with FBI, but I don’t trust them with the gear, so—’

‘Wait here, princess.’ 

I give her my signature wink to make her knees weak. ‘I’ll take care of your green pony.’ 

Pony? Really? Stop clownin’ for a second. 

But Rio smiles, that’s good. 

That’s very…very good.

***

To lure a girl into your bed is one thing, to make her stay there? That’s another. Not that I ever had a problem with that—but Rio ain't your regular biker girl. She’s a tourist. And truth is, with her, I feel like one too. At the end of the day, I saved her ass… so why the hell do I feel like I suck?

‘Wanna some tea? Hot shower? Not much to it here, but—’

‘No need, just hold me…will you?’

‘I think I need to shower myself first. With soap. Unlike you, princess, us regular folks stink.’

‘I don’t mind. Hold me. Please.’

And I obey. I lie down beside her, wrap my arms around her like a big spoon.

‘You in danger, hon?’

‘Let’s talk about it in the morning.’

Saying that, she turns under the blanket to face me. She’s so close, breathing against me, and still full of secrets.

Her lips cover my face, and she plunges into me, into my arms and my goddamn soul, drenched in tobacco and gasoline.

‘I thought, I was gonna die tonight, you know,’ she whispers.

‘You shouldn’t have come alone in the first place, silly.’

‘I wasn’t alone.’

‘How’s that?’

‘I saw your face, over and over again.’

‘Is that so?’

‘Not just your face…’ she squirms, I can feel her rubbing against my leg. Holy moly.

‘Keep talkin’, honey.’ I slowly finger the waistband of her knickers, making her shiver, now on purpose.

‘Your body…your fucking…tits…ahhh—’

She moans right in my face. I’m a breath away from swallowing her whole. But right now I wouldn’t dare.

‘You were watchin’ my tits instead of keepin’ your eyes on the road?’

‘Shitttt…’ she raises her leg higher and pulls me closer.

‘Missin’ me fuckin’ that pretty ass too, huh?’ I grab her, firm and slow, squeezing her tight, toned cheek.

‘Fuck me, Agatha,’ she groans. Raw, with lust and despair.

I don’t say a word.

I go down on her, divin’ under the covers, my head buried in her bushes, my tongue on her pussy, dancin’ between her silk folds. Damn, she smells good everywhere.

‘Fuck me, baby, fuck me harder than all the bitches you ever fucked,’ she pants, grinding against my mouth.

My mystery girl, princess of a tragic kingdom. 

I’ll fuck you. 

I’ll fuck you all night. ’Till you beg for more.



***

I don’t remember when I passed out. She fucked me…straight into oblivion, and for that, I thank her. I’d hate to wake up just to relive this nightmare; heading back to headquarters, sitting through interrogations, prepping for court, wasting hours on that whole rigmarole, when we know the rest of those bastards are still out there. 

What was I thinking? Of course he’s not the only one. If there’s one roach, be sure there’s a whole family behind it. 

I need to get up, to do my job, but for now…Oh my, I haven’t felt this good in a bed in so long, I can’t even recall.

Agatha is still curled around me, so warm and soft, holding me tightly. Her hair has a life of its own, scattered all across the pillow. What can I say—fierce, randy biker by night, tender lady by daylight.

‘Hey.’

I glance at her sleepy face, that beautiful jawline. I can’t help but touch it, paving the way from the ear to that proud, prominent chin.

‘Hey. Gettin’ up already?’

‘Just…work. Still on duty.’

‘Bummer.’ She grunts, then bites my finger playfully.

‘I told you, I can be boring.’

‘Ain’t you supposed to have a…what you folks call it? A day off?’

‘It’s not how FBI works, darling.’

‘I prefer the night shift,’ she purrs against my ear and bites my lobe.

‘Fuck…I hate it, but I really need to go,’ I let out a dramatic sigh.

‘What do you do, by the way? I didn’t ask.’

‘Whatever doesn’t bore me to death.’

‘Anything illegal I should worry about?’

‘Relax, chief. I do stunts part-time. Worked with Zoë Bell once, kissed the gravel a few times but they paid good monies.’

‘Wow.’

‘Didn’t expect that, doll?’

‘Just surprised. Haven’t noticed any bruises on you.’

‘You just didn’t know where to look. See this?’ 

She tosses back the blanket and reveals a nasty scar on her thigh.

‘Shit…how’d that happen?’

‘Fucking drone hit me mid-air. Some commercial in Utah.’

I reach the scar, my fingers brushing over her skin. How didn’t I see it the other night.

‘And this,’ she points at her side, ‘lost a rib during a window dive on some Tarantino knock-off. But you should’ve seen the other guy.’

‘Fuck, Agatha—’

‘Turns out we both got dangerous jobs, huh?’

‘Yeah. Turns out we do,’ I shrug, sudden worry in my chest. 

Life seems so short and precious in moments like this. Sometimes I’m too focused on the case to feel it, but now, thinking about her, it hits me so much more vigorously.

‘Why the long face, princess?’

‘Don’t call me that,’ I frown. But I have to admit, part of me likes her weird nicknames.

‘Pardon me, chief. You’re just so hot I forgot you’re still on duty.’ 

She says it in that seductive, low voice, shifting closer, her blue eyes slicing right through me, messy hair tossed to one side—yeah, she knows exactly what she’s doing.

‘I gotta take a shower—’

‘Want company?’ She bites her lower lip and my cunt clenches.

‘You always get what you want, don’t you?’

‘We’ll see about that.’

***


‘And who, pray tell, are you, young man?’ I should really get used to my room turning into a damn pass yard.

‘Billy Maximoff, Junior Agent,’ he mutters, giving me this please don’t turn me into a frog look. Jeez, since when babies work for the FBI?

‘Attaboy. Rio, your chariot awaits.’

‘Coming.’

‘You said that a while ago.’

Couldn’t resist.

‘Agatha!’

The kid tries his best not to laugh. Has a sense of humor, that’s good. He’ll survive on this job.

‘That’s for Agent Vidal,’ he says, giving me a garment bag.

‘Hm…somethin’ fancy in here?’ 

I sneak into the bathroom and hand it to her.

‘Just fresh clothes for work.’

‘The kinky badge too? Handcuffs to complete the Halloween costume?’ 

‘Stop it and…give me that!’

Rio peels off her tee and slides into a crisp white dress shirt, paired with tailored black pants and heeled shoes.

‘Whew-whew, Agent Vidal, classy gurl.’

‘Just noticed?’ She raises an eyebrow, well aware of the effect she has on me.

‘I noticed someone forgot to put their panties on,’ I whisper standing behind her, brushing my lips against her bare neck as she puts her hair up in a tight knot.

‘Agatha,’ she turns around with that tongue-in-cheek glare, ‘you’re interfering with an investigation.’

I’ve got no other choice but to back off and let the woman work. At least she actually gets shit done.

She grabs her saddlebag and hurries out to the car, where Billy’s already waiting, giving it a jumpstart.

‘See you tonight,’ she waves before her pretty face disappears behind shaded glass.

‘See ya!’

Okay, Agatha, it’s for the good. The longer the wait, the sweeter the return.

I shut the door and scan the cluttered room: smells like sex and sweet fuckin’ Christmas. Can’t find my cigarettes in this mess, but I do spot another pair of her panties. 

Hm. Should I start a collection…or sell ’em on a dark web?

***

‘Long time no see, Aggie,’ Jen greets me, sitting on a barstool at Crimson Daughters’, hiding from the daylight.

‘Drinkin’ already?’

‘Nah, just coffee. Didn’t wanna be alone after yesterday. Thought of Alice, couldn’t sleep well.’

‘Sorry, girl. Had the opposite effect on me though—slept like a baby.’

‘Oh shove it. I know exactly what helped you sleep.’ Jen wouldn’t be Jen if she remained silent. But I like being seen like that, to be frank.

‘I’m having what she’s having,’ I wink at the bartender-slash-barista. Been dreamin’ of this coffee since yesterday.

‘How’s Rio?’

‘Didn’t talk much—’

‘Oh, I see.’ 

‘—about the case!’

We crack up, laughin’ like two damn clowns. Aftershocks of last night, no other explanation.

‘Gods, am I this blunt?’ I ask, taking a gulp, tryin’ not to spill my precious brew.

‘You pretty are,’ she chuckles, but there’s something in her eyes.

‘Bothers you?’

‘Maybe.’

‘Good. You jealous?’

‘In your dreams, baby,’ she makes a grotesque gag. ‘Nah, just miss this, you know, morning delight thing. But really I’m happy for you. You’re both crazy, you should stick together.’

‘I’ll take it as a compliment.’

‘You should. ‘Cause I fuckin’ mean it. The way she looks at you? Man, if someone looked at me like that, I’d start savin’ for a diamond ring.’

‘I’ll tell ya more. When we were chasin’ that asshole, I had this wild thought,’ I snort, hoping I don’t sound too serious. ‘Like what if we’re fuckin’ destined and I’m ridin’ my ass off to save my future wife. Can you dig it?’

‘I’ll be damned. Agatha Harkness. Loving wife. Mother of two.’

We crack up again, even harder this time. The last thing I can imagine is myself havin’ a family with kids n’ rainbows n’ crap. But something’s…off. ‘Cause now that I’m thinkin’ about it, I don’t wanna let her go. Not even in theory. Not even in my dumb imagination.

‘But seriously. How you gonna make it work?’

‘You mean the biker and the Fed thing?’

‘More like an outlaw and the law thing. Big picture.’ Her face shifts and turns serious. Real serious.

I take a long pause to weigh my words, for I haven't had a chance to think about any of this before.

‘I’m not sayin’ I’m changin’ my shoes and takin’ the oath. But Rio? The girl’s a fuckin’ miracle, you saw her. Catchin’ trash out there, really tryin’ to make a difference.’ 

I glance at Jen, a nasty churn in my stomach—I really didn’t wanna go there.

‘I think I can be on her side. You get what I mean?’

‘You think she can be on your side? Feds don’t make friends with people like us. Hell, they searched my girls head to toe the other night, sniffin’ every cog on our HOGs.’

‘I know, Jen. That’s fucked up. We can’t change a damn thing about that, can we?’ I glance at her, a little on edge.

‘Sorry, didn’t mean to rain on your parade.’ She pats my shoulder.

‘That’s bullshit. You just did,’ I say sharply, pulling my shoulder back. 

‘Maybe I’m just jealous, girl. ‘Cause you two are, like, hot hot.’

Bitch always knows how to stroke the ego just enough to cool me off.

‘Take care, Aggie.’

‘You too,’ I mutter.

But there’s a war in my mind, and I gotta survive the day so we finally, bless my heart, do the talk.

***

‘SSA Calderu?’

‘Come in, Rio. It’s just you and me.’

I close the door behind me and drop into a huge, worn-out brown leather chair in what’s supposed to be Lilia’s temporary office. It’s half past eight, feels like the longest day of the year, but I insisted on being involved in the interrogation. I needed to dig out more. But it was useless all the same. She wouldn’t let me talk to him—“too much attachment” or whatever.

‘Lilia, please. He won’t speak to anyone else.’

‘Why are you so sure?’ She leans on the edge of the table, looking me dead in the eye with that heavy, strict gaze.

‘He has an emotional connection. He talked to me at the crime scene.’

‘That’s exactly why you need to take a day to recover. Debrief went well, but I insist on at least one session with our psychiatrist, just to make sure you’re fine. It was risky. Too many mistakes—not on your side, mostly—but still, we didn’t agree on chasing a suspect solo, did we? You’re lucky you got out safe and sound. And… your trusted civilian, what’s her name?’

‘Agatha…Agatha Harkness. She shot the tire.’

‘I see.’

The pause is so long I can hear myself think, and it’s way too loud.

‘What? I ask, perplexed, breaking the silence before my face completely and irrevocably turns red.

‘You tell me. Was it really a magical coincidence, or was it planned and not reported, hm? Or some…romantic interest has something to do with it?’

‘Lilia, do you take me seriously?’

‘I do. That’s why I ask. Please, elaborate.’

I roll my eyes like she’s way off. But Lilia’s hunches never fail her.

Think Rio, think. 

Do I tell her I cooperated with bikers behind her back and set Jen up? That I was barely discreet and let a hookup get out of control? That I confronted the suspect before she gave the go-ahead? Improvised because the best plans come to me when it’s total chaos?

She’s known me for years. What the fuck does she expect me to say?

‘Rio?’

‘No, it wasn’t planned. I requested backup, and no one came. I was lucky the bikers were there and offered a coup de main.’

‘Okay, then explain to me why they were armed.’

‘No idea.’ 

And I really had no idea. Jen knew about the case, but not the details, and I didn’t think she’d actually show up. Agatha was the biggest surprise, and I can’t even say her name again now, not while she’s a witness. But if I withhold all this, Lilia will kill me and accuse me of compromising the entire investigation.

‘Do I need to bring them in for questioning?’

‘They harmed no one. They saved my life.’

‘Can’t argue with that. But you know it’s deeply in the grey-zone. I could close my eyes, but only if you are completely transparent.’

‘I need total immunity. For all of them.’

‘Now we’re talking.’

‘Promise?’

‘You have my word.’

‘Okay. I may have…revealed my identity. All they knew was that I’m an agent working the case. They were aware of the murder: the girl who died a few days ago, she was one of the Crimson Daughters.’

‘Jesus, Rio. Working undercover was your go-to, what happened?’

‘Total. Immunity.’

‘And I promised.’

Damned if I do, damned if I don’t.

‘I got involved. With Agatha Harkness. I swear, I was looking for the bait. I never planned for this to happen. I was discreet. I had no idea she would…they would come help. Absolutely no idea—’

Figghia mia…’ Her voice suddenly softens. Lilia walks around and puts a hand on my shoulder.

‘We’re good for now. You may go,’ she says, exhaling. ‘But please, be careful. If there’s any record on her side—’

‘You promised immunity,’ I hiss, eyes sharp, doing my best not to shout.

‘You have my word. But no more code violations. She must not be involved in the case in any capacity. Take care of that.’

‘I will.’

‘Good,’ she nods, finally satisfied. ‘Now go home. And take a damn day-off tomorrow. You’ve earned it.’

‘Thank you, Lilia.’

Ciao, bella.’

***



She’s standing on the steps of the motel. A dusty lantern spills warm, blurry light, casting a soft halo around her head. Agatha the fucking Savior, I smile to myself in the dark.

‘Feelin’ good, chief?’ she glances at me, and just one look makes me feel like home. Though maybe it’s time we changed the decor.

‘Better now. How was your day?’

‘Ran into Jen, took a stroll, aired my brains out. Nothin’ special.’

‘How’s she?’

‘Kinda scattered. But she’s a tough bitch. She’ll manage.’

‘Hm.’ 

Am I jealous? That’s unhealthy, Rio. Sad and pathetic.

‘Jealous?’

‘Asked myself the same thing,’ I chuckle. But there’s something strange in the air. Something we both keep quiet about.

‘Let’s cut the bullshit, shall we?’ she says, cracking the ice. 

She walks over and drops onto the steps. ‘C’mere, sit down.’ She pats the space beside her. ‘Before we go inside and dissolve into our sweet little sex purgatory—’

‘I’m being transferred to Chicago. To headquarters.’ The words spill out before my brain even turns on.

She says nothing. Just pulls out a cigarette, taking her time with it.

‘I… live there,’ I add, rather doubtfully, like I’m not even sure.

‘Of course you do,’ she scoffs, taking a slow drag and squinting through the haze.

‘Forget it. What were you gonna say?’

‘Don’t matter.’

‘Agatha? You’re thinking too loud.’

‘Christ, Vidal,’ she sighs, eyes straight ahead. ‘What the hell am I supposed to do with you?’

‘Come… with me?’

‘Oh baby…’

‘Too soon?’

‘It’s a textbook lesbian trope.’

‘So that’s a no?’

‘You’re an idiot, princess.’ 

She turns toward me and, in one swift move, lifts me up deftly, swaying me in the air like I’m some real damn princess from a gritty grindhouse fairytale.

‘Bet your fancy castle doesn’t hold a candle to my busted-ass cabin in San Diego,’ she says, her cigarette breath, which should be nasty, does the opposite. It pulls me in like a magnet, makes me forget everything else.

‘Take me inside, Mommy. It’s my turn to get you ruined.’

***


‘Kneel,’ she husks, smolderin’ me like she did the first time. 

Even without that heavy eyeliner her look is intimidating. How does she do it? Shiftin’ from FBI doll to some dangersome creature of the night in one blink. A real damn switcheroo.

She pops her shirt open slow, kicks off her pants, and steps into the motel light, wrapped in that barely-there black lingerie. Where did she even find the time to get that?

‘Rio…’

‘Shh. Don’t talk.’ She strokes my cheek, tames me like some wild animal.

I swallow. I like lettin’ her lead. It’s our favorite fuckin' game so far. Oil me up, baby.

She pulls out a hairpin, shakes out those beautiful dark curls. Shadows spill around her, casting a witchy silhouette, hell-queen vibes. She looks like Lilith, ready to fuck her loyal knight with that dark-hold power.

‘I want you to taste me,’ she says, low and deadly. ‘Taste my pussy.’

Rio grabs me by the hair and presses my face against her cunt. Even through the lace, I feel her cunt dripping. My girl’s thirsty. I’ll worship your little pussy, baby, if you want it that bad.

‘Good,’ she grunts, looking down at me, breathing heavily. I bet she is figuring out just how to fuck me. Don’t worry, baby, I’ll give you my all holes, my dark angel. 

Gosh, Agatha, when the hell did you get so poetic?

Her delicate fingers start messin’ with the buttons of my shirt, revealing my boobs—her favorite part of my body. I bite my lip and gasp when she cups ‘em.

Then she leans in, eyes locked with mine from above.

‘Open your filthy mouth, bitch.’ 

And I do what I’m told.

She grabs my chin, spits in my mouth, and slides her tongue in deep. Her kiss is slow, wet, I taste it like poison and give it back just as hard. My moans vibrate against her venomous lips.

Then she fucks her fingers into my mouth, deeper, until I gag. I bite down, just a little, to tell her to ease up. She seems to catch it and steps back.

‘Too much?’

I grin and slip off my shirt, waitin’ for the next part of her ticklin’ performance.

‘Missed my Beretta?’ She rattles, smilin’ like Joker. Or a gothic version of Harley Queen.

‘She in the same room with us?’ I smirk.

‘What, you wanna take it with your pussy, dirty whore?’

‘You’re a devil.’

‘And you love it.’

I close my eyes, moanin’, my fingers brushing her soft thighs, squeezin’ that delicious ass. Of course I love it. Just lookin’ at her makes my whole damn body throb. I’ll let her do anything—and that scares me just as much as it thrills me.

Rio points to the bed and I follow, sitting back and leaning on my shoulders. My jeans are pulled down, and with a satisfied smirk, she stares at my exposed cunt.

I squint. My walls already clench, and she ain’t even touched me yet.

‘What are you waitin’ for…Daddy?’ I whisper. I know, she’ll love it.

‘Fuck…I want you to beg for me.’

Daddy, please…’

‘Beg more,’ she commands, stone-cold.

‘Fill my holes, honey. Mommy wants it so bad,’ I whimper, biting my lip. I know what that look does to her.

‘Shit, you’re hot. Open wide.’

I raise my legs high and hold them, givin’ her full access.

Greedy little Daddy.

‘Good job, Mommy.’




That’s when she straps in, adjusts the harness which has been waitin’ for her all damn day. She slides her cock along my pussy, slow, so I feel every goddamn inch. Alternates between rubbin’ my clit with the head and flickin’ my slick folds. Her fingers stroke the backs of my hips, careful and ticklin’—just the right way.

Skillful babygirl knows how to dom. Wonderin’ who taught her that.

Everything she does feels so fuckin’ good. She’s devouring me with her crazy eyes, and I can’t help but let out filthy sounds of all kinds.

She leans down to kiss me, gropes me hard, puts her weight on me and fucks with this slow, thick rhythm, draggin’ time.

‘Slow fuckin’ burner,’ I breathe in her face.

‘You in a hurry? Where’s the fun in that?’

‘Just rail me. Please?’

‘Oh don’t worry,’ she purrs, pushing deeper. ‘I’m gonna rail you so hard you’ll scream.’

God, I wanted this so bad, but she plunges too deep and I let out a jagged gasp.

‘Should I stop?’

‘Don’t you dare. I like it rough.’

‘I remember that.’

She fucks in harder, building her pace; I’m so wet I can hear squelching sounds of her dildo slamming into my pussy over and over again. 

Rio growls like a hungry wolf on acid. Sweat streams down her chest, our bodies slippin’, grindin’ together like animals, wreckin’ this squeaky-ass motel bed.

‘I need you, Daddy,’ I roar, wrappin’ my arms and legs around her—skin on skin, our tits pressin’ together. It’ll never be enough with her. She’s insatiable—but so am I.

‘I want you to cum for me,’ she growls. ‘But I want it my way.’ She pauses, grabs my lube and smears it across my asshole.

‘Fuck. Yes. Right there…’ I shut my eyes, breathin’ in the purest fuckin’ bliss. I’d do anything to make her happy, I don’t want this to stop.

‘Let’s see how many you can handle, slut.’ She husks the words, and my back arches from the names alone.

She slides one finger into my ass, sending shivers everywhere. When it’s stretched enough, she adds another, still fuckin’ my soaked pussy like I’m her goddamn Harley.

Her pace is insane now. I can barely breathe, twitchin’ and gaspin’ each time she hits the right spot. It feels like the whole fuckin’ body is the spot. I amthe spot she’s meant to devour. And in this round, she’s unapologetically—the winner.

She curls her fingers just right, and the orgasm starts building, huge and dangerous.

‘Fuck. I’m gonna cum, I really—’

‘You don’t get to cum yet, bitch.’

‘I can’t hold it!’

‘I fuck you, and you cum when I say so.’

‘Daddy, PLEASE…’

‘You’re pathetic. Miserable. Slut. Can’t. Last. For two. Fucking. Seconds.’ She bangs harder with every word.

‘Shut me up, Daddy,’ I scream in her fiery face.

‘What, Mommy’s scared of being too loud?’

‘They’ll call the police.’

‘I AM THE FUCKING POLICE.’ 

She snarls and fucks herself into me like a monster, I’m seeing stars shootin’ behind my eyes.

‘MOTHER. OF. GOD. RIO. FUCKKKK—’

I crash, I slam into her, melting into her lips, merging with her completely. I’ve never had an orgasm like that before, it’s like I’m cuming with every particle of my body. She knocked me off, fuckin’ murdered me—and I resurrected.

My whole body is shaking as I scream, clinging to the skin of her shoulder. Suddenly I taste blood in my mouth, but she seems too high to notice.

Rio pulls out, unstraps, then takes that dildo into her mouth, tastin’ me off it desperately. I’m overstimulated, absolutely ruined, unable to function—but fuck, watchin’ her tongue play with that toy?

Damn near makes me cum again.

‘They ain’t teachin’ that in your police academy, huh?’ I mock through my ragged breathing. ‘Who the hell taught you that, honey?’

‘Shut up,’ she commands, ignoring my questions, and saddles me fast. ‘You’ve got a job to do.’

‘My pleasure,’ I purr, restin’ my head on a pillow. 

‘Just give Mommy a minute, she’s gonna eat you out soon…’



***


Chicago, Illinois
August 26

I still can’t quite believe we’re doing this. An FBI agent and a feral, outraged biker—if someone had told me it would come to this. I genuinely have no idea how that’s gonna work. My last relationship wasn’t exactly by the book either, but at least we both worked in the same field. Forensics pathologist, kind of practical, huh. 

And yet, it doesn’t compare to what we’ve been having these last few days. A grown-up woman like me isn’t supposed to make choices this reckless and hazardous, but with Agatha, everything is so different. I got a strong hunch that I can’t just let this woman go. I’ve tried the opposite, and you see what happened.

Just the other day, I caught the first flight out in the morning to get back to HQ and get another red tape job done. Tedious, sure, but that’s necessary. I need all my ducks in the row if I’m going to follow this lead. That’s the only way to catch them all. We know their M.O. It should make everything a little easier. 

Easy Rider—that’s what they’re calling this case, for god knows what reason. There’s nothing easy about tracking murderers crossing the states, running people down in their stupid cars with no clear pattern. Maybe I don’t see it yet, too busy dealing with my lady’s swagger. Speaking of…she hasn’t texted in a while; must still be on the road. I hope she’s alright. 

I hope you are alright, Agatha.

***

On the road, Indiana
(somewhere near Plymouth, I guess)
August 26

Taken a trip to my cop’s little castle, I’m cutting through the fresh air of Indiana on Highway Honey, passin’ the high walls of grown cornfields like they’re ten feet tall. A thought creeps in—maybe I should stop for a sec and cut one of those round, smilin’ sunflowers for my girl?

Jeez, Agatha, who possessed you? I’m laughin’ at myself like an idiot.

Though I’d be a damn liar if I said I wasn’t feelin’ somethin’ romantic right now. Rio’s the kinda girl who makes you feel horny as hell and like a teenage boy losin’ his mind over the homecoming queen in a cheesy romcom. Well, at least that’s how I thought it worked, watchin’ those dumb movies as a kid, imaginin’ myself as one of those heroes, gettin’ the best girl at the end of the day. Don’t care ‘bout that shit now—but still, it feels kinda good. Refreshin’.

Okay, one funny flower don’t do no harm.

Theoretically, I could take a breather in Plymouth and ride my ass straight down to Chicago, be at her place by nightfall, but where’s the fun in that? Let the girl sweat for me ‘til tomorrow. Sure, I miss her ass already, but…it’s kinda nice being alone: just me, Honey, and a dumb sunflower waitin’ to be taken care of.

I put my phone on silent, just in case the battery gives out. I should probably text her or somethin’. But part of me wants to savor this moment a little longer: no strings, no buzzin’, no distractions.

I’m a free spirit, after all.



***


Hey…

R u okay

Call me when u

FUCK! 

Calm down, Vidal. You’re acting like some needy girlfriend. She’s a grown-ass woman, who doesn’t need a babysitter. And I’m not…I don’t even…it’s just the case. The road, it could be dangerous, but she’s a damn stuntwoman, right? So pull your shit together and—

You’ve gotta be kidding.

Agent Vidal!

YES, BILLY

Uh…everything alright?

It’s fine. What do you want?

Just delivering a message. You’re needed at HQ. No details.

Lilia, of course. Always one step ahead, she knows when it’s time to reel me back in. And I’m such a mess right now.

Roger. Tell Lilia I said hi.

Hopefully my Baby HOG is safe and sound now, wherever the hell they parked it. But this time I’m taking the car. My worn-out big-smoke Daddy Five-O is coming for you. Whether you like it or not.

***

‘This is for you, càra.’ Lilia hands me a small envelope the moment I step into her office.

‘Since when does the FBI go underground and pay in cash?’ I smirk.

‘Open it. No signature, came in this morning. I’ve figured it was meant for you.’

I already have a bad feeling in my gut; I tear it open and pull out a greasy postcard, soaked in old cigarette ash and the unmistakable scent of gunpowder.

“We’re watching you, princess.”

My heart’s beating faster than my thoughts, quicker than a ray of light. Breathe in, breathe out, Rio. Stay sharp. It’s not like they don’t have people inside. The guy we caught probably has connections in prison, and this isn’t my first threat. It’s not something shockingly new. But what makes my stomach churn is the fucking nickname. Is it random? Do they know about Agatha? Were we followed in Toledo?

‘Rio, you okay?’ Lilia places a hand on my shoulder. Solid, grounded, professional as ever.

‘It’s nothing.’ 

‘Come here. Sit down.’ 

She leads me to the couch and watches me carefully. Nothing really goes out of her sight, and truth is, I don’t even want to hide anything from her. It’s just, I though I should be watching everyone else’s back, but not…not Agatha’s.

‘So?’ She lowers her voice, waiting.

Think, Vidal. Think. 

If I tell her I have a feeling that I’m being followed, she’ll start asking questions. I’ll need clear answers. Though it’s better than to drag Agatha to the story, it’ll compromise not just the case, but our…relationship.

‘Just a thought…why threaten me if we already know they’re out here, witch-hunting?’

‘You put him in prison. Now you have a special connection, you told me that yourself.’

‘Yes, but…it’s the nickname.’

‘What about it?’

‘Before the chase, I was undercover not just as a biker, but as the queen of the Crimson Daughters. But he went with princess.’

‘So, what’s your theory?’ 

Lilia narrows her eyes, scrutinizing me. It’s too much pressure, but I need to check this angle anyway.

‘Degradation. An attempt to get the power back. There must be a catch.’

‘If this is a witch hunt, they’ve just named you the mother witch.’

Is she mocking me?

‘What’s that supposed to mean?’

‘Honestly? A fancy metaphor for a bloody massacre. I’m more concerned about ‘we are watching you’ part.’

Of course you are.

‘Just bluffing,’ I say flatly. ‘There’s no way I left any traces in Toledo. No names, nothing.’

‘Safe house?’

‘Not compromised.’

‘You sure?’

‘Absolutely.’ 

Not entirely sure about Agatha’s motel room though.

‘You can’t be afford to be casual when you get threats like this, Rio,’ she sighs and shakes her head. ‘I’ll get someone to patrol your house.’

‘What about my privacy needs?’ 

Fuck, I knew it would come to this!

‘Your privacy needs can wait until we deal with the messenger,’ Lilia says sharply, letting me know there’s no point in arguing with her right now.

‘Fine. Just please, no people inside the house.’ I say, picturing FBI SWAT team storming into my bedroom and Agatha’s colorful reaction.

‘Deal,’ Lilia grumbles. ‘But Rio, don’t be a brat about it. It’s a miracle you survived last time, and you know it.’

I stare ahead, dissociating, fighting the urge to remind her who that damn miracle was.

‘Keep me updated on your whereabouts, and don’t take the law into your own hands,’ she warns. ‘Otherwise, you’re off this case.’

‘I’ll be careful.’

Now I have to be.

***



10 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois
August 27, 5:30 AM

It’s just past dawn, and I’m riding along Lake Michigan, pumped up, watchin’ the virgin-pink sunrise with my heart beatin’ like crazy. She’s probably still asleep. Anyway, I like grand entrances, so I don’t mind wakin’ up my princess and gettin’ caught red-handed with a flower. And there’s a Starbucks right at her door, how convenient. Not that I’m into that chain brew, but the road wore me out and I’m game for anything.

Not gonna lie, I’m pretty damn impressed. When I joked about her livin’ in a castle, I didn’t realize it’d be an actual tower. Luckily, it ain’t some sterile glass-and-steel skyscraper. This place feels warmer: a tall building made of yellow stone and red brick, almost dreamy, like it's from some old gangster movie. I’m still not sure if it fits her. Girl’s full of surprises—you never know what’s behind the next door.

I park Honey right at the curb and buzz the intercom. She answers in seconds, like she’s been waitin’.


Thank god, Agatha!

Good morning to you too.

You could’ve called.

And here I am, callin’ you. Let me in?

Thirteenth floor. I’ll meet you in the hallway.

Why am I not surprised? I bet the devil herself lives in apartment 666, with a chic gothic interior and a kinky dark room for pleasure and a little torture.


***

‘Not sure I’ll fit in your fancy mansion, princess,’ I smirk, fiddlin’ with the flower in my hands.

‘Don’t call me that!’ she hisses, grabs my hand, and shuts the door behind us quick.

‘You’re scarin’ me, honey.’

‘Sorry,’ she finally looks at me. ‘I was fuckin’ worried.’

‘You been up all night?’

‘Well, not all of it…’ she chuckles. ‘Are those for me?’ Her eyes drop to my little offering.

‘Actually, they’re for another girl. Y’know, cool laid-back chica, dressed to kill, nice ass, tight pussy, smells like Christmas…’

‘Shut up.’ She throws her arms around my neck, standin’ just inches away. My hands are full, so I lean in and brush my lips against her cheek.

‘You smell so good,’ I husk, close to her ear. ‘I’m starving… grrrr.’

‘What took you so long?’ She cups my face, strokes my cheek—she’s tryin’ to stay chill, but I see the concern.

‘You’re not the only one with secrets, hon.’

‘Oh, I see.’ She frowns but doesn’t pull away. Her nose touches mine, her breath’s a little shaky.

Oh yeah, I recognize that look, baby.

‘Jealousy is so becoming on you,’ I purr.

She breaks the tension with a kiss. It’s a bit messy, desperate, but still, feels like we’re in a slow motion. I grope her lips with mine, takin’ control, savorin’ her deeply. Unlike her, I’m not in a rush anymore, it is my final destination. 

She presses into me hard, goin’ for the jeans, but I stop her short.

‘Your coffee is gettin’ cold.’

‘Thanks,’ she mutters, sips, looks down—somethin’ in her shifts. Like a black cat, spooked away right before she could be fed.

‘Don’t like the flower?’

‘Are you really trying to woo me with all of this?’

‘Ain’t it workin’?’

She takes the sunflower, giggles and looks away, blushing.

‘So I’m winnin’?’

‘Why don’t we continue this meaningful conversation in my bedroom?’

‘Rio.’

She shoots me a look, blunt, but distant.

‘I need words, sugar.’ I drop my bag on the floor and sit on her small couch. ‘We ain’t just fuck buddies, are we? Something’s botherin’ you. I can tell.’

She takes a long pause, then shrugs, letting out a loud breath.

‘Okay… but take your boots off first.’


***

‘So you’re tellin’ me someone’s on our tail?’ I ask, not shocked, but it feels nasty.

‘I know, maybe I’m being paranoid, but that letter…’

‘Hush,’ I reassure her, ‘you saw me on a battlefield, there’s no way they can take us down.’

‘I’m just not used to that.’ She snuggles, pressin’ herself close to me, resting her head on my shoulder as we lie down in her bed, crumpling her luxurious sheets.

‘To what, honey?’

‘I used to be a cold-blooded soldier, you know.’

‘I have no doubts about that,’ I smile, brushing her hair. ‘Lucky for you, I’m a soldier too. We’d make one hell of a team.’

‘We could,’ she chuckles. ‘But it’s all classified. You don’t breathe a word, or we go down together.’

‘I wasn’t born yesterday, pr….sorry.’  I stutter. Gotta start watchin’ myself with that nickname.

‘You and your dumb nicknames,’ she says, liftin’ herself on her elbow. ‘Where do you even come up with them?’

‘I have many other skills, you know.’ I peck on her forehead.

‘Can you cook?’

‘Like a Michelin chef, of course.’ I raise a brow, makin’ a grimace. 

‘How do you prefer your eggs, ma’am? Fried or scrambled?’ 

She cracks up. It’s so good to see her laughing, and I’m not even tryin’ hard. She’s so hot for me, she must be.

‘I prefer you as a big spoon,’ she mutters, turning her back to me, all curled up.

I hold her tight, nuzzlin’ into her hair.

‘Yeah. Smells like Christmas. I almost confused you for someone else.’

She’s half-asleep when I hear her mumble:

‘You’re such a dork, Aggie.’



***

Furies, Women Only Motorcycle Club, (Illinois)
October 30

‘Spooky Halloween, bitches!’ I roar into the garage on Honey, wearing a tangled wig and a ridiculous pointed witch hat. My face is covered with green paint (Rio’s idea), so I can steal all the attention.

‘You definitely pulled that off, Aggs,’ says Wanda, a cute red-head, easily the best-looking in the whole gang, if you ask me. No hard feelings, but it drives Rio mad every time she’s mentioned, and I just can’t deny myself the pleasure of a little harmless flirting.

‘You got a costume, or you just gonna wear that pretty face all night?’

‘Depends,’ she smirks, sliding a socket wrench on a shelf and wiping her hands on a gasoline-stained napkin.

It’s been months now, me working here, gettin’ my hands dirty in the Furies’ mechanic shop. I couldn’t just sit still doin’ nothin’, and Rio needed help on the inside, so I basically just walked into their clubhouse like they’d been waitin’ for me all along. Wanda, their queen, hit on me right at first glance, and the rest gave me a warm welcome. Maybe even too warm.

They were lucky—all members of their coven unharmed, but that’s exactly what was bothering Rio. Possible target, dangerous assignment. Calderu, her SSA was givin’ her the hardest time, being such a dick about me helpin’. Breakin’ protocol and all that shit. But in the end, they didn’t have much choice, and that’s how I became Furies’ habitué, almost a gang member.

‘Wanna steal one?’ I wink at her, opening a cigarette pack and offering it.

‘I quit, but thanks,’ Wanda smiles and comes closer. ‘Love the makeup. Your masterpiece?’

‘Nah. My girl’s.’

She hums ambiguously, as if it’s the brand new information.

‘I thought you were straight, babe. Aren’t you?’ I glance at her, pressing a cigarette to my bottom lip.

‘And how can you tell?’ She arches a brow, clearly enjoyin’ this slow burn.

‘Dunno. Just a gut feeling.’

‘No one’s 100% straight, you know,’ Wanda leans in, reaching up to touch up my face—or maybe just looking for an excuse.

‘Is that so?’

‘There. Now it’s perfect.’ She studies my face as if she were an artist finishing her painting. Rio would be livid.

‘It was perfect before, hon. But I appreciate the effort.’

Wanda smiles with a tight face, says nothing, but I can feel it burning inside her. I know her type: chasing approval, but too scared to keep the fire burnin’. For a spicy one-night stand, she would be perfect. But unlucky for you, baby, that ship has sailed.

‘I think I need a double-check on the traction. Do you mind?’

‘Show me your beast, but after that we go straight to the party.’

‘As you say, Daddy.’

*** FBI High Quarters, Chicago IL Same day

God I hate this. Letting her go into that place today, which is basically a vipers’ nest. No offence, most of them are decent women, but that bitch. I know she’s hot for Agatha, fucking cunt, I can feel it.

I’ve been hamster-wheeling all day, doing some meaningless nonsense that has little to do with my actual job. Fuck, Rio, you’re loosing your mind over a Halloween party, what’s your fucking problem? And the worst part? It was my idea. For Agatha to suck up and earn their trust. Which she did, but…god, I hope not literally

Funny thing is, I can’t do a damn thing about it. She’s needed there, for protection, intel, any kind of information. But anyway, I can’t keep my feelings in check. There’s something off about that red-headed witch, and I swear I’m gonna dig it all out. Just not now.

Now I need to tread lightly and not ruin another undercover op. We’re this close to cracking the whole case wide open.

And yet something tells me…

***

Mind you, no more ridin’ today ladies,’ I say, standing up from a bench and stretching my back. I’m not as wasted as I could be, but all the same, those few pints are messin’ with my brains and makin’ my legs wobble. 

I step out onto the chilly front porch and wander around the building, looking for a calm spot to smoke. My sight clears and suddenly, there’s a silhouette, covering the flickering light of a dim lantern.

‘I thought you quit smokin’.’

‘I did.’

‘So what do you want then?’

‘What’s your gut say?’

‘It’s havin’ a party and ain’t tellin’ shit.’

‘A little party never killed nobody?’ She steps closer, nearly pinning me to the cold redbrick wall.

‘Wanda, I can’t…’

‘You want this, don’t you?’ In the shadows, she really does look like some twisted scarlet witch, eating me out with her voracious, predatory eyes.

‘It doesn’t matter what I want.’

‘C’mon. I know your type. Don’t pretend you’re some obedient, role-model wifey.’ She husks it right against my face, skimming her fingers along my cheek, and before I can blink, her knee’s pressing between my thighs. 

Shit, I’m so slow and weak now to stop it.

‘You don’t know me, baby,’ giving her a smirk, and damn, that’s the biggest mistake I’m makin’.

She kisses me fiercely, crushing into me like a firebomb, I can’t say a word, I can’t even breathe. It’s not right, but part of me enjoys it…and I just moan, struggling.

With my last ounce of strength I’ve got, I try to push her back, but she’s too drunk to feel it. 

But fuck no, I can’t do this to Rio. I just can’t. I hate this, but I’d hate hurting her even more, so I pull my shit together and shove Wanda away with all my power.

‘You serious right now?’ She stares at me, resentful and a little bewildered, like she can’t believe someone in their right mind can just reject her.

‘Sorry, doll, told ya. You’re eye-candy, no offence…but my heart belongs to someone else.’

‘Is she…beautiful?’

‘You have no idea.’

When Wanda steps back, I can see a slender woman standing right behind her, dressed in total black, wearing high heeled boots and that damn heavy eyeliner. She’s looking like an infernal witch. Like Death herself. 

My death.

‘I heard you guys are having a party,’ she says.

***


‘We missed you, baby,’ I laugh, still drunk enough not to gauge the threat level.

We?’ Rio mocks, her eyes flicking to Wanda’s face, now smeared with my green makeup. 

‘Lovely to meet you,’ Wanda says in a fake sugary voice. ‘What’s Halloween without a guard dog. Lost the other two heads on your way from Styx, I guess?’

Rio rushes to her in a split second, slamming Wanda back against the wall with a loud bang, one hand tightly gripping her throat.

‘You don’t want me to spoil your pretty face, do you?’ Rio growls, yanking the collar of Wanda’s red leather jacket and shoving her harder.

‘Like it rough, huh?’ Wanda spits back, unbothered, with no intention of loosing this battle. 

All this banter looks insanely hot, and Rio being jealous—is my personal brand of heroin. But nature calls, and realizin’ that I’m this close to piss myself in front of two women, I step away.

‘Girls, you hold that, I’ll be right back.’

I turn the corner and walk up toward the bar, aiming for the restroom and hoping there’s no line. 

‘Attagirl, so obsessed with me,’ I grin to myself, half-smiling.

Before I reach the heavy door, something slams into my back. It’s sharp, white-hot, sending a heatwave through my whole body. Then another jab, this time lower. Not a punch, but a sting, a stabbing blow, air sucked from my lungs. My head is spinning, my legs buckle, and I fall heavily onto the threshold, unable to resist.

Then I feel something leaking and press a hand to my stomach. It’s warm, wet, slick. It’s my fucking blood.

I’m trying to scream, call for help, but it’s useless; it feels as if a concrete wall just collapsed on me and dragged me underwater. I feel the buzz in my ears and suddenly it’s just darkness behind my eyes and a chilling, echoing silence.

But my last thought isn’t fear. 

It’s Rio.

***

Chapter 6: Happy Halloween, bitch

Summary:

Agatha's stuck in the hospital, thinking about commitment, Rio is guilt-tripping and keeps receiving threats. When everything goes south, an old friend offers a helping hand, and the most important talk is about to happen. Hurt/comfort, banter, aftercare. A nod to my beloved Killing Eve and Grey's Anatomy. A little crossover never killed nobody, right?

Chapter Text

 


‘Like it rough, huh?’ Says the flame-haired bitch when I lose it completely and press her against the wall. No wonder they say all cops are bastards, but it’s just…she fucking deserves it. No one messes with my women. And Agatha is mine.

‘Shut. The fuck. Up.’ I almost spit the words into her mouth.

‘What,’ she pants, ‘so scared she’ll come to her senses and run away from you, control freak?’

Wind down, Rio. She’s just drunk, jealous, she’s not worth it. But that green foundation smeared across her lips…which I applied on Agatha’s skin.

I’ll be damned.

Suddenly I hear a muffled sound in the distance and snap out of it, awaken from the spell—how ridiculous I must look right now. Crazy possessive girlfriend with attachment issues. I loosen my grip and turn to follow Agatha to the bar, or wherever she was heading to.

I walk around the corner and freeze. 

No. That can’t be.

‘Agatha!!’ I rush to her body, lying on the doorstep of the bar.

I put my fingers to her neck—an old habit from the job—and fight the urge to scream. I roll her gently to the side and cradle her head in my arms: it’s heavy and green and everything feels surreal. I pull open her leather jacket and my hands come away slick with blood, lit by the dim, rattling lantern above us.

No. That can’t be.

‘Please wake up!’ I yell, pressing my scarf over the wounds to stem the blood. ‘Agatha! Please…’

Her pulse is weak. I need EMTs, a back up, the whole fucking team. But there’s just one person here and it’s that woman.

‘Damn, girl, what the fuck happened?’ Wanda’s voice cuts through from somewhere behind me.

‘Call 911!’ 

The look in my eyes must say it all because she doesn’t ask another question; just yanks the phone out of her pocket.

I’m such an idiot, really a freak. It’s all my fucking fault, but there’s no time for guilt tripping—all I need is to save her life.

‘Rio…’ I hear Agatha mumbling. 

Thank god she’s awake.

‘I’m here. Please, stay with me.’ 

‘I think I…’

‘Shh, don’t talk. Save your strength.’

‘…peed myself.’

She smiles, and I see the blood seeping through the corner of her mouth.

‘It’s alright baby. Just stay with me. I need you to stay with me, okay?’

Then I look up and notice them—an army of biker girls in Halloween costumes, forming a ring around us, guarding the spot. The sirens are becoming louder, and I can feel a wave of tension and fear rippling through the air.

Wanda steps closer and kneels beside me.

‘My girls would never…’ she whispers.

‘I know,’ I nod with tears in my eyes.

‘THE POLICE! NOBODY MOVE!’

The paramedics rush in, lifting Agatha onto a stretcher. I follow her toward the ambulance vehicle, flashing my badge to one of them; she hesitates for only a second before waving me in and slamming the doors shut behind us.

Please, my love. Stay with me.

***



I spend the night at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, desperately hoping they’ll let me see her. But despite my arguments, the case, and my damn badge, the surgeons won’t budge. By the time Lilia arrives with the team, I’m pretty sure I’m high on my seventh coffee from the hospital vending machine.

‘Just say it. Shoot.’

Lilia says nothing, just stares at me with I told you so expression on her wrinkled face. But however unshakable she pretends to be, she’s always had a soft spot for my drama.

‘I know how it looks. I know it was my fault. You were right, and I was wrong all along.’

Figghia mia, sta' cu' testa,’ voice low and firm.

‘Still have no idea what that means.’

‘Don’t be so stubborn, Rio. I’m not here to give you a lecture…not yet,’ she says calmly, lowering herself into the chair beside me.

‘How’s she?’

‘Just after the surgery. Still unconscious. They won’t let me see her.’ I stare into the sterile-white void of the waiting room. ‘How’s it going?’

‘They’re questioning people. Nothing clear yet,’ she shrugs.

‘Checked the CCTV?’

‘You sure you want to talk case right now?’

‘So it’s connected to the gang.’ 

That’s what I thought. That’s what I was scared of.

‘We can’t say for sure.’ Lilia’s being vague. So out of her character.

‘I gotta get down there. Search every nook and cranny. There has to be something.’

‘You go nowhere, testa dura. Otherwise I’ll pull you off this case myself.’

¿Qué carajo?

‘No idea what that means,’ she mocks.

‘Fuck.’ I hiss, doing my best not to blow up a scandal and hammer the last nail into my own coffin.

‘Don’t test me, Rio. Besides, if she doesn’t—’

‘She does!’

‘We should be prepared to any scenario. But I hope she’ll make it. She’s tough.’

‘You’re only saying that because she’s the first witness.’

Lilia takes a deep breath, eyes locking on mine. There’s no right or wrong here, and we both know it. If I’m lucky, they’ll let me touch this case again after…Agatha’s recovery.

‘You know I care about you, figghia mia. Don’t you?’

Everything I know about being a Special Agent is because of Lilia. I trust her with my life, and she’s always had my back, even in fucked-up ops like this one. But we’ve never said it out loud, and now…she caught me off guard. And I don’t know what to say.

‘SSA Calderu?’ Billy materializes out of nowhere, as usual.

Lilia stands, stepping toward him in the hallway, but throws me one last knowing glance.

‘Billy will stay with you. And there’s security near the ICU, of course,’ she says. ‘Keep her safe, Rio.’

I nod, silent. And she walks away.

‘Want some coffee, Agent Vidal?’ Billy asks, awkward, as if testing the waters.

‘If I have another, I’ll start throwing things at people,’ I mutter. ‘Started with you.’

***



It’s been hours since they took her away from me—hours that felt like ages. I’m sitting outside the Intensive Care Unit, waiting for the surgeon to let me in. They’re doing their job, but I’m relentless. I have no intention of leaving Agatha here alone. Security or no security, army of soldiers or furious lesbians—I trust no bitch. And no, this isn’t about guilt. I’m connected to her on some deeper level I can’t explain, it’s something that keeps me from being selfish.

‘Rio Vidal?’

At last.

‘Can I see her?’

‘Yes, but only for fifteen minutes. She’s still weak and needs to sleep for at least twelve hours,’ says an Asian woman in a deep, low voice. Must be chief surgeon.

‘I understand.’

‘You can come back this evening. And if I may,’ she glances at me, ‘you need some rest, too.’

She hands me a sterile disposable gown and opens the door.

I walk in, my legs wobbling like I’m stepping on cotton wool. So many monitors, tubes, Agatha looks so…fragile. I barely dare to breathe.

‘You can talk to her, but be gentle. Speak softly. Your wife lost a lot of blood.’

‘My—’ I almost correct her, but I just stand there, staring at Agatha with bated breath.

‘Thank you,’ I whisper, and the doctor walks away.

The nurse is tucked away in a shadowed corner; I barely notice them. It feels like we’re alone.

‘I’m sorry, Aggie.’

Beep. Beep.

‘You saved my life, and I failed you.’

Beep. Beep. Beep.

‘Please, come back to me. I’ll keep you safe, I’ll catch those bastards, every last one of them. We’ll go to San Diego, and you’ll show me your cabin, the one you’ve been bragging so much about.’

Beep.

‘Sorry for being so jealous. If not for that, you wouldn’t be there. But I’m sure you’re gonna pull through this. You’re tough. You survived some big-deal Tarantino stunts.’

Beep.

‘I love you.’

I think I’m saying it out loud for the first time. So stupid. In moments like you realize how pointless it is to hold it for so song, deep inside, instead of saying it to your person every day. And she’s my person—I always felt it in my bones.

Beep. Wait. Was that…Did she just squeeze my hand?

‘Agatha?’

She moans softly, barely audible. But it’s something. There’s hope, and I’m gonna hold on to it.

Beep. Beep. Beep.



***

When I step out of the hospital, the sun is just dragging itself over the horizon, a harbinger of another rough, disappointing day. I’m not a morning person—never have been—but years on the job taught me how to make mornings bearable: a run in Millennium Park and a cup of black V60 from Intelligentsia. Not today. Today I’ll skip all of it, shut the blinds, and do what the doctor ordered. Otherwise, I’ll lose my mind.

Where the hell is Daddy Five-O…? I push the button on the car keys frantically, as I have a nervous tic. And then it hits me. Of course, I left my car by the Furies bar.

Whatever. Half an hour on foot will do no harm.

‘Sorry, I can’t leave you alone. Lilia will kill me,’ Billy calls, his skinny little body jogging toward me from the hospital doors.

‘That’s true. And mutilate you, and get away with it.’ I say, entirely serious. ‘I’m heading home anyway. If you have to chaperone me, let’s walk and grab something that is not coffee.’

‘Maybe… ice-cream?’ Billy offers.

‘Actually, not a bad idea.’

‘Mom always said, an ice-cream a day keeps bad luck away.’ He chuckles with that childish blush creeping over his face.

‘Weird. I like it.’

If only this really was bad luck and not a chain of unfortunate events that were entirely under my responsibility.

***

Holy Jumping George!

If you’ve even been railed by a cargo train or stepped on by an elephant, you’d get what I feel right now. Not being literal, but living my dear life…Man, I’ve got quite a good imagination and some damn ugly experience. I can hardly move, let alone think or figure out where the fuck am I.

When I open my eyes and my sight adjusts to the bright artificial light, I recognize the vibe. A ring of doctors hovering like they’re in some Masonic cult, and I’m their virgin sacrifice.

‘What…no,’ I croak, not awkward at all.

‘Agatha? Can you hear me? You can just nod.’

I blink a few times to clear my eyes and spot the doctor, the one who’s talking. Cute. I nod with a weak smirk on my face.

‘You are in the ICU room. I’m Dr. Yang. The surgery went well, but you need to rest. If your vitals are stable, in a few hours you’ll be transferred to the regular room.’

‘Thanks, doc,’ I grin. What can I say? Can’t help picturing her stitching me up all night. Is it even night? Hell if I know. Where’s Rio?

‘One more thing,’ she clears her throat. ‘You wife spent the night here and visited you while you were unconscious.’

What was supposed to be a laugh comes out like choking, but I can’t help it. The other doctors, probably interns, rush toward me like they’ve been burnt, checking me over.

‘Check systolic blood pressure,’ Dr. Yang snaps.

‘I’m alright folks. Just happy to see you.’

I smile like a dumb idiot. My wife, huh. 

Well… she’d better be back soon.

***

The regular room feels almost too damn quiet after the ICU: no constant alarms, no parade of nurses, just the air conditioner humming and questionable hospital food resting beside my bed.

Then the door opens and I see a dark silhouette in the hall.

‘Rio?’ My voice is hoarse.

‘It’s Lilia.’

Oh. Great.

‘How are you feeling?’

‘Like shit. But the room service is nice.’

‘This is a good hospital,’ she grins, taking pride in her whatever it is.

‘Bet that means a fat check,’ I chuckle.

‘The Bureau will take care of that.’

‘I’ll have extra cheese on my pizza then.’

‘Agatha,’ she continues, her voice steady and calm. Professional. 

‘I need to ask you about the other night.’

‘Be my guest.’

‘Do you remember anything about the person who stabbed you?’

‘Not sure. Memory’s fuzzy.’

‘Complexion, clothes, smell…anything will help. Try again?’

‘Okay, for the sake of the Bureau.’ I close my eyes and rewind myself into the void.

‘I think it was…a man? Dark figure, black hood…’

She raises her eyebrows. ‘Black hood?’

‘Yeah, I guess. Ain’t it Halloween?’ I cough—loud enough for the nurse to appear in seconds.

‘I’ll see myself out,’ Lilia says. ‘Thanks for your cooperation.’

‘Hey, how’s Rio?’ I rasp, but she’s already gone.

Damn, Rio. Still high on sedatives, but I’d kill to see that face again. That beautiful face of hers.



***

‘Just letting you know your girlfriend is safe and sound,’ Lilia hums into my phone, waking me up. Thank god.

‘I’ll swing by the crime scene and then head back to the hospital.’

‘We’ve discussed this, Rio. You need to lay low for a while.’

‘I need to pick up my car anyway. It won’t take long, and I’ll be invisible, I swear.’ 

Jesus, I sound like a whining teenager.

‘The heads have been asking ugly questions, but I covered for you. Don’t make me regret it, Rio.’

‘Thanks, Lilia. I owe you a lap dance.’

‘Pardon?’

‘Kidding.’ I hung up, suddenly feeling invigorated and hopeful.

***



I get off the taxi in front of the Furies garage and bump into Wanda. These seventeen hours have been so rough I don’t even feel resentful anymore, like someone sucked the poisonous jealousy right out of my system.

Maybe just a little grudge left though.

‘Hey, how’s Agatha? We’ve been worried, but didn’t know who to call.’ She steps up in that red leather jacket that catches the eye.

‘She’s better now, finally conscious. I’ll go back to her as soon as I find my car.’

‘That black gangster toy? Fits you.’ She chuckles, pointing to the other side of the road.

‘You’re lucky they haven’t towed it—streets have been blocked since Halloween night.’

‘I see.’ 

From the first glance Daddy looks good, unbreakable and nonchalant, unlike me, unhinged and hopelessly imbalanced.

‘I can look at your tires if you want,’ she follows me leisurely. ‘Might also wanna change your locks, since you left it here overnight.’

I shoot her a wary look.

‘Why bother so much?’

‘I think I owe you for that kiss,’ she smirks, crouching to give Daddy a closer look.

‘I bet you do,’ I snap, my nerves a little on edge. She’s the one who’s pushing it too far, not me.

Wanda circles the car analysing every inch; she clearly prides herself on being the expert.

‘I guess this is for you,’ she bends toward the windshield and hands me a small piece of paper.

My heart races a mile a second before I even unfold it.

“Happy Halloween, bitch. xoxo”


Whoever you are, you’re a dead man. I’ll drag you out of whatever hole you’re hiding in and bury you alive. Every damn one of you.

‘You alright?’ Wanda’s voice snaps me out from the nightmare.

‘Yeah…just some stupid Halloween card.’

‘I see.’ She studies me from head to toe, saying nothing, but I can feel her measuring me.

I glance at my phone and realize I have no idea when visiting hours end. I’d better hurry. 

‘I gotta get going.’

‘Say hello to Aggs for me,’ she says with a nasty smirk. That nickname rolls off her tongue as if it belongs to her. But I don’t have time for this shit.

I slide into the car and fire up the engine, pretending I don’t give a flying fuck.

‘Okay.’

‘And drop by anytime if you need your locks changed,’ she adds, casual on the surface. But there’s tension in the air—we both feel it.

‘Wanda.’ I turn my head toward her.

‘Mm?’

‘Don’t you dare think I forgot about the other night.’



***

On my way to the hospital, I try to piece the puzzle together. Was I followed on Halloween night? How did I make it so easy for a killer to get close? Am I dealing with a smart one this time? How many of them are working together?

It’s personal now, and I can’t risk Agatha’s life more than I already have.

If I keep working on this case, she needs to go to San Diego—no questions asked.

***

‘You can see her now, she’s stable,’ I hear the nurse murmur to someone behind the door.

And there she is. ‘Long time no see, hermosa,’ I give her the best smile I can manage.

‘Aggie…’

Her face so pale and her eyes look heavy like ripe cherries distressed. Poor baby.

‘Come over here, I’ve missed you a great deal.’

‘Be a doll and give us a moment, huh?’ I wink at the nurse before he finally gets lost.

‘I’m so sorry, baby,’ Rio whispers, holding my hand, then kissing the inside of my palm.

‘Don’t be so dramatic, I’ve been through worse,’ I lie. Truth is, just looking at her works miracles—makes me heal faster than those meds ever could.

‘So will you just stare or give me a proper kiss now…wifey?’ I tease, just to see that blush on her lovely face.

‘I didn’t say a word, they just…assumed.’

‘But you didn’t set them straight, did you?’ I push, just a little.

‘No.’

She looks at me, bewildered and blushing all at once. And to be frank, I have no idea where this conversation is heading to. I’d keep a poker face, but the damn monitors give me away—beeping faster, tattling that I’m nervous as hell.

Agatha Harkness, mother of two. Jen’s voice echoing in my head, over and over. Don’t be stupid and say it. Or don’t be stupid and wait for a “proper” moment? What’s the proper moment, anyway?

Thinking about our crazy jobs, this stabbing situation…Besides, a couple months together is basically a couple of lesbian years. And a decade in biker time. Jeez, Agatha, just fuckin’ say it—

‘Wanna make it official, Detective?’



She freezes, staring at me with wide eyes, squeezing my hand so tight I can feel the sweat pooling in her palm.

‘What are you saying?’

‘Don’t keep Mommy waitin’. Will you marry me, Agent-Sweaty-Hands-Vidal?’

‘You’re crazy,’ she grins, bending down, shaking her head.

‘Gimme words, hon.’

‘Of course I will,’ she purrs, right before my lips—and then finally gives me a kiss. So tender I feel like I’m in some Disney fairytale, lying on my deathbed waiting for a sexy Puerto Rican knightess to wake me up.

I kiss her back harder, even though it costs me a poignant pain in my back. Don’t matter. It’s all swallowed up by her tongue sliding against mine, playing with it, and her scent that stirs my soul, wrapping around me and making me moan. I never wanted anyone more than Rio.

‘I love you so much,’ she pants, stroking my cheek.

‘I love you too, silly. Ain’t it obvi?’

‘You sound like a teen.’

‘Look at yourself, babe.’

‘How do I look?’ She turns, placing a hand on her hip.

‘Like shit, to be honest. But love those click-clackin’ heels and that pretty ass in that skirt. Delicious. You wearin’ anythin’ under?’

‘Being stabbed and still horny, aren’t you?’

‘That’s not an answer.’

‘Don’t mean to disappoint you, but you won’t be pleased anytime soon. Doctor’s orders.’

‘Oh, that doctor?’ I mock, stealing her filthy little habit, tongue-in-cheek.

‘You’re unsalvageable.’

‘Honey, I can make you wet with my arms restin’ under this blanket, just talkin’ to you, peach. Bet you’re already drippin’ like a slut.’

And I know she is. That sexy flush on her face, her chest rising fast, those darkened devilish eyes, piercing me through. She looks nothing like shit, she looks hot as hell—I just love teasing her.

In that instant, she spins around, bends over the chair and lifts her ass, stretching like a horny cat. That infinite slit in her skirt makes me wet in a second, and my pulse damn near rips through the IV. 

I can’t help myself—I give her a light slap on the butt, then slide my hand under the slit, into her tights, caressing her leg as I move higher, until I grasp what I know’s already soaked; the thin silk of her lingerie clinging to her.

‘Good girl,’ I growl, giving her pussy one little squeeze.

The door creaks. Dr. Yang enters. Rio’s reflexes are lightning: she drops into the chair, crosses her legs, puts on her deadpan FBI face. But she won’t meet my eye and that blush on her cheeks betrays her. Same as mine.

‘We need to check up on your wife, Mrs. Vidal. Do you mind?’



‘I was already leaving. Treat her well, Dr. Yang.’

I give Rio a wink, tasting her on my middle finger. ‘See you soon, wifey.

‘See you soon, fiancée,’ she shoots back.

Yeah. That sounds just right.

***

Driving home feels like a dream, my head full of Agatha. 

She’s insane. And fuck me—she just proposed. And I said yes. What the hell does that even mean? Are we talking a proper wedding or just eloping? How do normal people do this? We’re anything but normal.

“Ain’t normal,” she’d say.

I can’t tell if I’m excited or terrified. It feels different now—heavier. I’ve been protecting us all this time, but calling it out loud makes it real. Serious. Vulnerable. Complicated. How do I tell her she needs to leave? I don’t want to send her away, I hate it. But I’d rather do long distance than put her back in the killer’s sights. And I know exactly how heroic she can be.

I park Daddy Five-O in the garage and head toward the elevator, when I hear a rustle behind me. I briefly drag Beretta from my jacket and hide behind the column. Soft steps scatter in the distance.

My pulse pounds, but it’s not fear. It’s pure anger that I feel.

‘Whoever you are, come out and show your face,’ I command, glancing at the reflection in a rear window of the car beside me.

Silence. Then another shuffle.



I point a gun in front of me and crawl forward, hiding behind the cars. Dim garage lightning, shadows ripple across the concrete. Both of us hold still until the lights flicker out. Fucker.

Breathe in Rio, breathe out. I can do it even with my eyes closed. Muscle memory.

Crouching low, I sprint to the next column. Footsteps retreat deeper into the garage.

If they knew I was FBI, they wouldn’t come empty-handed. So what the hell are they waiting for? The generator hums, lights buzz back on—and that’s when I spot a hooded silhouette slipping toward the exit.



‘Don’t move! FBI! Stay where you are!’

The figure bolts. Skinny, light-footed. Not built for running. Looks like a teen.

‘I warned you,’ I shout, chasing hard. ‘You’re resisting a federal agent!’

A few nifty moves, and I’m on them, pointing Beretta between their shoulder blades and push them against concrete.

I yank off the hood and realize it’s actually a teen—and I know him.

‘Billy? Christ sake! What the hell are you doing here?’

‘S-sorry, Agent Vidal! It wasn’t my idea!’ He tries to explain himself sheepishly. Dear god.

‘Keep talking,’ I growl in my don’t-fuck-with-me voice that always works on him.

‘I was supposed to watch you. Lilia’s orders. And, uh…check your car, in terms of—’

‘In terms of what, Billy?’

‘She was a little on edge after you drove to the crime scene,’ he stammers. ‘Wanted me to make sure nothing…leaked. I didn’t mean to go behind your back, I just—’

‘Okay, with Calderu you had no choice, but this?’ My jaw clenches. ‘GRHHH.’ I let out a loud growl. ‘She won’t leave me alone, will she?’

‘I think she just worries,’ he mutters. ‘So…you didn’t take anything? By any chance?’ He shrugs inside his hoodie, as if trying to dissolve into it.

‘No, I did not,’ I lie. ‘But now I do need to talk to Lilia.’ 

And the sooner the better. Otherwise she’ll think I’m withholding the damn evidence.

Sorry, Daddy Five-O. We have another ride tonight.



***

‘So, I was right. You did take something from the crime scene after all,’ Lilia smirks.

‘What does that even mean? The note was literally in my car!’ Steam blows out of me.

‘It’s good you came anyway,’ she says smoothly. ‘Since you insist on staying on this case, you’ll need some help. From an old friend.’

Suspicion sharpens my gaze. Then the door opens behind me.

‘Konstantin! Perfect timing.’ Lilia smiles and leans back in her ridiculous leather chair.



‘Agent Vidal,’ he booms with his signature hearty laughter and shakes my hand. ‘You haven’t changed a bit.’

‘Can’t say the same about you,’ I mock. But deep inside, I feel a little relief—could’ve been worse.

Back in the days, when I was a Junior Agent, we used to work on the field together. He had always been like a father to me. Only less annoying and more reliable. Like my Daddy Five-O. Plus, he gets my jokes, which is rare and melts my black heart.

I squint my eyes at Lilia. ‘Let me guess. This senior citizen is my new partner in crime?’

‘Correct,’ she nods. ‘And now, a quick re-briefing.’

‘What about the note?’ I cut in.

‘We’re working on that.’

‘You said that before. I need info. CCTV? Anything on Agatha’s attacker?’

‘She recalls a man in a black hood. Nothing solid. If there was something significant, you’d know.’

‘And the cameras?’

She takes a pause to clear her throat.

‘There wasn’t any footage on CCTV.’

‘WHAT?’

‘Exactly what I thought. And with the second note…’

‘An inside man,’ Konstantin and Lilia say at the same time.

‘Fuck!’ I growl.

It all makes perfect sense now. I’ve been tailed since we hit Chicago. I knew something was off, but I’ve been too distracted to string it together.

‘Konstantin will cover you if needed,’ Lilia says. ‘You act normal and don’t get suspicious.’

‘How do I know he’s not the inside man?’ I point at Konstantin, who immediately bursts into laughter.

Lilia frowns, then presses on.

‘Konstantin, you’ll check local bars, gang spots, question people,’ she continues. ‘Rio—’

‘I need to talk to him,’ I interrupt.

‘Not yet—’

‘He’ll want to know if I got the message,’ I insist.

‘They’re just notes—’

‘Agatha.’ My voice drops. ‘This was my message. She was their target because of me.

Silence. Lilia hesitates, rolling her Parker pen between her fingers, heavy and metallic like a bullet. 

‘You’ve got a point,’ she finally shoots. ‘You can have him.’

***



The interrogation room feels cold, like a dungeon, the buzzing, flickering lamp on the ceiling just enough for torture. Sometimes I think we haven’t gone that far from medieval times—just traded chains for badges and cute uniforms.

‘Are you nervous?’ Konstantin drags his chair next to mine with a loud scrape. ‘It’s okay if you are.’

‘I’m fine.’ I roll my eyes.

‘So it is serious,’ he murmurs near my ear. ‘You and…Agatha, right?’

The door slams open before I can answer. A towering, muscled guard escorts Easy Rider in, chains him to the table.

‘Good to see you, Agent Vidal.’ His grimace twists into a crooked smirk. ‘You’re a sight for sore eyes.’

‘We’re not here to chit-hat.’

‘Of course.’



There’s something in his face that makes my skin crawl—disgust and fear tangled together. That’s rare, almost never happened to me in all my years with the Bureau. Maybe it’s the background, the context. The hate-crime freaks, the homophobic, racist trash—I’ve seen them all. That inexplicable hatred, pure evil, it’s always out there. I used to think it came from childhood, something that broke them. But sometimes it’s just who they are. Most are broken boys who grew into bitter men, lashing out at everything they can’t understand. But this type? They relish it. They pride themselves on preying on the ones who can’t fight back. The real creeps. Like Easy Rider.

‘Who assaulted Agatha? Give me names.’

‘Hah. Just like that?’ His eyebrow arches.

‘You’re not gonna see the world outside a cell again. So you’d better cooperate.’

‘You’re not making sense, princess.’

‘Shut. The fuck. Up.’ I’m on my feet, fiercely spitting in his face.

‘Rio!’ Konstantin tries to reel me in.

‘I’ll tell you what makes sense.’ My voice cuts sharp. ‘Either you talk, or I’ll bury you in SHU so deep you’ll forget what daylight looks like.’

‘You’re not that cruel. Agent. Vidal.’ He enunciates each word with the same smirk on his face.

‘What do you want?’ Konstantin jumps in before I snap. Maybe in time—one more word and I’d be out the door, losing the fucking job.

‘Hm. The Bible would be nice.’ He hums, his eyes never leaving mine.

‘Now you’re not making sense,’ I retort.

‘The Bible. I want you to read it. Romans 1:18–32. For me.’

Blood rushes hot in my ears, as I know exactly what he’s getting at. 

‘Fuck you.’ I grunt. ‘Deal. Now names. All of them.’

***

The next few days are absolutely hectic. We’ve got the names—I didn’t sell my soul for nothing. While Konstantin is off visiting bars undercover, I’m at the hospital visiting Agatha. And thank god (or whoever I’m supposed to thank these days), she’s getting better. Which means she’s gonna be home soon; so weird to say that, knowing my home is officially her home-to-be. Which means we’re gonna have a “San Diego talk.” The talk. And she’s gonna be mad at me, probably reconsider everything, and—

‘Hey, you with us?’ Konstantin waves a hand in front of my face while I’m staring into nothing.

‘Yeah, just lost in though. You startled me.’

‘You used to be more fun, Rio,’ he chuckles.

‘You used to have more hair on your head,’ I shoot back.

‘Why is it the second someone gets a couple grey hairs, people start cracking age jokes? That’s cringe,’ he mutters.

‘No,’ I say flatly, ‘cringe, it’s the way you say it.’

He cracks up into laughter. He always does it, even if I’m not trying and being a mess.

‘So, you gonna tell me about your fiancée or not?’ He arches one of his puffy eyebrows at me.

‘It’s a long story,’ I say, a cigarette hanging from my lips as I pat down my jacket for the lighter.

‘Here,’ he flicks his Zippo and lights it. ‘We’ve got all the time in the world on this stakeout.’

‘We met in Toledo, back in August. I was undercover, hunting for bait, but found her instead. Then one thing led to another—she figured I was an agent, and…I tried to keep her at bay for her own good, but then I chased Easy Rider and,’ I pause to drag on the cigarette.

‘She was there. Saved my life. If she hadn’t shown up with her biker girls that night, I wouldn’t be sitting here chatting with you.’

‘Not such a long story after all,’ he smirks. ‘You hiding something?’

‘Fuck you,’ I tease, exhaling smoke. ‘I’ve just…never felt anything like this before. You know me, I’m a lone wolf when it comes to feelings.’

‘Not my business, but isn’t it a little…early to tie the knot?’ He asks softly.

‘I know, right? Scares the shit out of me.’ One more puff, I'm trying to exhale out of the car window.

‘But you still said yes?’

‘I did.’

‘Like you said, I know you. And this is…’ he points at me with a mock-serious finger. ‘Not you at all, Rio.’

‘Ever met someone you truly connected with? Like on some deep level you understand each other. Without words.’ I say, looking at him seriously.

‘Funny you should ask,’ he smiles wistfully. ‘I did.’

‘And?’

‘I’m an old fool. I let them go.’

‘Told you, you’re getting old!’

‘It’s not the same when I’m the one saying that!’

We both laugh for a while. That’s when I realize how much I’ve missed it. Apart from Agatha, Konstantin’s the one who gets me. The rare kind who wouldn’t judge.

I just hope Agatha won’t either.

***

‘It’s good to be home,’ I sigh with relief, limping on one leg as I step into Rio’s apartment. It sucks, being this limited in movement—not how I ever pictured my life. Doing my best not to think about Highway Honey…damn, I miss her warm saddle so fucking much.

‘Be careful, baby. The wounds are still fresh,’ she says, guiding me straight to the bedroom. I sit down, looking around. Yeah, it’s good to be here, with Rio. She is my home.

‘You look hot down there,’ I tease while she’s helping me with the shoes.

‘For heaven’s sake, Aggie.’ God, I fall in love with that blush on her face, every time I see it.

She looks so desperate, almost nervous, fussing with pillows around me like she’s building a little cloud castle. Normally I’d bite someone’s head off for babying me, but with Rio it feels different. She’s protective, caring. It’s like she loves me, but just the right amount—the amount I can digest.

‘Fuck,’ I hiss, shifting up on the bed.

‘Hurts?’ Her voices trembles.

‘A bit, but I’ll live,’ I give her reassuring wink, even though it burns like hell. ‘Fetch me some painkillers, honey.’

‘Fetch?’ She arches a brow, smirking. ‘Of course, m’lady.’ She mocks, serving them with a glass of water.

‘Lifesaver.’ I down them like a shot.

‘You said the same to Dr. Yang?’

‘You’re not being serious, my love?’

I know that little ‘L’ word rattles her. She’s still careful with it.

‘Just kidding,’ she giggles, a little bit jumpy. ‘Do you want anything? Just name it, and I’ll make it happen.’

‘There’s actually somethin’…’ I pause, letting the smirk curl slow across my lips. She already knows—I don’t have to spell it out. That’s the thing about us: one look and I’m wide open for her. Laura Palmer’s fuckin’ diary.

‘Baby, you know you can’t. Your pelvic muscles—’

‘Now you sound like Dr. Yang.’

Her eyes flash, and here goes the devil. ‘You asked her to touch you, slut?’

I grin. Still love it when she bites back. My vigorous girl.

‘Oh yeah,’ I say, getting into the groove. ‘I said, ‘Doc, you’ve already seen me naked, stitchin’ me up. Be a good girl and get down on me.’’

‘And she?’ Rio slides onto the other side of the bed, slowly unbuttoning her shirt, unfolding herself beneath me.

‘She came close…slid her hand under my blanket…’

‘Keep talking.’

‘She was gonna touch me, but asked, ‘What about your beautiful wife?’’

‘And what about her?’ Rio’s bra drops to the floor.

‘I said, ‘She’s my fiancée, and we won’t tell her.’’

‘Tell me every filthy detail.’ Her eyes are heavy, Rio knows how to wear this predatory look, the one that works me up so damn fast. Especially when she pairs it with those black lace panties.

‘Then she’s finger-fuckin’ me, deep inside…her hands so skillful. She’s so good at it.’

‘Go on.’

‘I begged, ‘Please, doc, make me cum,’ and I’m cumin’…loud. The whole hospital hears me.’

‘You’ve been a very bad girl,’ she speaks in a deep dangerous voice. ‘A very-very, bad-bad girl, Agatha.’

She peels her panties off and throws them in my face.

‘Fuck, I missed the smell of your cunt,’ I moan, nibbling at the lace.

She’s absolutely naked now, lying there, teasing me, punishing me for my imaginary whoring.

‘You won’t be having this for a while,’ she says, biting her lip, groping her tits. Heat burns between my thighs, but I’m half-helpless here. One sharp move, and I’ll be squirming, and not in a good way.

‘I wanna watch you, baby,’ I gasp, filthy, starving.

‘You greedy little shit,’ she teases, stroking her skin.

‘C’mon, beauty, spread your legs, Show me your pussy. I wanna see it throbbin’ for me. Just like that, yeah.’

Rio moans, squeezing her breasts and gazes at me like a maniac. 

‘And who’s the slut now?’ I sneer.

She crawls on all fours, stares at me, and slowly, gracefully leans down to kiss me. She does it so gingerly, I feel no pain—only lust and longing, poisoning my cursed, wounded body. I close my eyes and melt into that kiss.

‘You know, the most painful thing? Not the wounds. It’s that you’re right here, and I can’t fuck you.’

‘No, you can’t. But you can watch. Tell me what to do,’ she whispers, stroking my hair back.

She licks my hand like a devoted dog, curls her lips around my fingers, and sucks them.

‘Tell me what to do, Agatha,’ she purrs between sucking.

That twist makes me wild.

I can't help but dip my fingers into her mouth until she starts gagging. But I pay for that with a sharp sting in my back and gasp, pulling out.

‘Easy, tiger,’ she murmurs, kissing my palm.

But I ignore the pain and trace her face with my fingertips, eating her alive just with my languid eyes.

‘Turn around, I wanna see that perfect ass,’ I command.

She does what I say, arches her back, and shakes her buttocks, wriggling for me.

‘Your pussy belongs to me. Say it.’

‘It…belongs to you…’ she whimpers.

‘Touch your clit.’ 

And she obeys. 

‘Good girl, Rio. Now face me.’

‘What do you want me to do, Mommy?’

‘Mmm…Fuck, Rio. Fuck yourself for me.’

She licks her fingers and plunges them inside her folds, deep into her pink, wet pussy. I give her a satisfied smirk as a reward.

‘Don’t stop.’

She gives herself a few thrusts and I hear the slick, obscene popping of her cunt—filthy music to my ears.

‘Stroke your pussy. Don’t cum ’til I say.’

‘Yes, Mommy.’ 

She whines and pleases me with the nickname, my sweet baby girl.

‘Who’s my jealous little bitch?’

‘Me,’ she moans, pounding herself.

‘Slap your pussy. Harder. That’s what you deserve.’

She slaps, mixing it with rubbing her clit.

‘Fuck—I’m close…’

‘Too fuckin’ soon. I’m not done with you yet.’

She arches back, fingers working herself open, groaning in exhaustion. Her face twists in defiance—there’s my brat, still fighting me, taking what she wants.

‘Shit. That’s mine. All of that. Now hands off. Don’t move. Don’t you fucking move, I said.’

***

‘Don’t you dare finish without letting me see your face,’ she growls, tormenting me with her burning, topaz eyes. 

Even now: lying on this bed, wrapped in bandages, barely able to move—she kills me. And unlike before, I’m willing to serve myself up to her on a silver tray, even if it leaves me overly exposed and a little bit shy.

I lean back on my elbows, instinctively trying to press my knees together, but she won’t allow that, I already know.

‘Spare me the pretty act and spread your legs for me. Wider. I wanna see your cunt drippin’.’

I turn on brat mode. ‘Must be so annoying you can’t eat me out, huh?’

‘You think I don’t remember how you taste?’ She grunts. Must be pissed. Good.

‘Let’s see,’ I drag my fingers across my pussy, then crawl closer, smearing my wetness onto her lips. She closes her eyes and moans—not just sucking, but devouring me with her plush lips and that prominent jaw.

But I interrupt her. She looks so beautiful, damn. Admiring the view, I move closer, stroke her cheeks and kiss every inch of her face. The face that I love.

‘Look at you, my dirty little brat,’ she husks, brushing her nose against mine, so tenderly that my heart aches.

‘I love you, Aggie. So fucking much.’

‘I know, honey. I love you, too.’ She looks at me with those charming wrinkles around her eyes. I’d die to kiss them forever.

‘Will you clean me up, love? I’ve got a whole pool down there.’ She giggles, wicked-soft. ‘But no funny business—you know, one orgasm could kill me.’

I know, that’s risky, but damn, she stirred me up so much, and my mouth waters just looking at her.

‘Don’t worry, Aggie. I’ll be gentle.’

I bury myself between her thighs, kissing them lightly. Cautiously, I slide closer and lick her broad and slow, tasting her honey on my tongue.

‘Baby,’ she smiles, holding her breath. ‘What are you doing…’

‘Healing you,’ I murmur, giving her pussy a soft palpable brush. So fucking delicious.

‘You warned me yourself, why the change of heart?’

I say nothing, gently eating her out with the slowest pace in the world, making sure I’m not hurting her.

‘You’re gonna kill me if you kiss it like that…’ she moans. Every time her hips twitch, I pin them gently with my palms, coaxing her back down.

‘I won’t. Let me worship you, baby.’ I breathe against her, voice breaking with how much I want her. I do the final stroke with all my face, smearing her wetness all over my skin.

Then I sink down-down, kissing her inner thighs, brushing her calves and ankles. When I take her foot in my hands, she lets out a tiny gasp.

‘Can I touch you there?’

She nods, biting her little finger. Even from down there, I see that smirk on her face dissolve into a blush. She’s just…adorable. It’s not about winning anymore. It’s about giving.

I press my thumb into the middle of her foot and slowly massage her toes, without pushing her over.

‘How does it feel?’ I wonder.

‘Feels good. You’re so…good for me, Rio.’

I kiss each finger and slightly bite the big toe, sucking on it just a tiny bit.

‘Close your eyes, Aggie.’ I whisper, massaging her foot. 'You get some sleep, and I’ll take care of you.

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