They are not mine. I just have a lot of fun playing with them.

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Chapter 1

Stephanie POV

You know that feeling you get when you wake up and you just want to flop back into bed? Well, the way my head is pounding and aching everywhere that's exactly how I feel. I'm Stephanie Plum, I'm 32 years old, and as of yesterday I am a single woman and in a lot of pain. I know what you all are thinking. What happened between the Italian stallion and I? And why am i in pain? Well, I went to visit Morelli, bringing Pino's and beer, thinking we could relax and enjoy a nice afternoon together when my 'Spidey senses' went off the charts.

I let myself into the house and heard what couldn't be mistaken for anything else but moaning. I had an instant flashback to my first marriage to the Dick and went into rhino mode. I put the pizza on the table knowing Bob would eat it and made my way up the stairs. I opened the door to Morelli's bedroom and saw none other than Terry Gillman going at it on top of him. I stood against the door way and waited to see how long it would take for them to notice their audience. I chuckled to myself when a saying Ranger usually says popped into my head, 'Gotta be more aware of your surroundings'.

After a good ten minutes Terry and Morelli look at me stunned.

"Cupcake, it isn't what it looks like." Morelli said nervously. I couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Are you really trying to say that me watching this slut ride you for ten minutes was an illusion? Give me a break! Damn, Morelli! You know what, I was actually going to ignore everything everyone was saying and stay with you." I started to giggle. "I was even thinking of allowing you to marry me and give me the 'Burg life'. But thank the powers that be I didn't! I'm going to take all my stuff out of your house and be on my way. Mark my words you will regret the day you pissed off Stephanie Plum!"

I started to pack my stuff and watched as Terry got dressed and kissed Morelli before leaving. I was going through the stuff in my drawer I had here and came across a panic button. I turned around and saw Morelli slowly walking up to me with crazy eyes I have only seen him give criminals. Morelli came up to me and smacked me across the face and I stumbled backward. I was a strong independent woman, but I wasn't afraid to admit I was scared and didn't know the man before me. Or did I? Morelli always said he would never be anything like his abusive father but I'm starting to doubt his words. I have trusted Morelli for years and in a single hour that lifetime of trust has been diminished.

"Who the fuck do you think you are walking into my house like you own the place?" Morelli asked walking closer and closer to me.

"Well, up until you ejaculated into that slut I thought I was your girlfriend." I said picking up a laundry basket filled with my stuff and looking him in the eye. He was speechless. I quickly pushed my panic button and turned to leave but only made it to the stairs. That's where things get fuzzy. I remember being pushed and flipping over the railing and being in immense pain. Then the next thing I remember someone has me in their arms and Morelli is getting the shit beat out of him by Ranger.

As I watched Morelli being punished for what he did I had a wave of gratitude wash over me. With each punch I start to feel something more for Ranger. I couldn't place the feeling in my muggy state and found it hard to concentrate. The last thing I remember is being given Advil and slipping into wonderful sheets.

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