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Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 45: Tasha, Konstantin
Monday. Rose House. Arlington, VA.NATASHA PACED THE FRONT ROOM.Where were they?It shouldn't have taken this long.Why was it? Had they run into a problem?Her phone rang.Oleg.At last.She snatched up the phone."Where are you?" she demanded."Just left. On our way," he said breathlessly. "We lost two.""Did you get the girl?" Natasha demanded."Yes.""Good. That's all that matters."Natasha breathed a sigh of relief.She'd known it would be worthwhile to gift Ivana something trivial that would allow Natasha to keep tabs on her. The bracelet had done its job, leading her right to them.Now she had all the pieces. By tomorrow she'd be the queen of not just one empire, but three.***Monday. Rose House. Arlington, VA.KONSTANTIN SAT IN THE front seat of the car, staring straight ahead. But he wasn't seeing the cars or license plates. He saw Ivana. The way she'd looked at him and smiled. The blood.Natasha was going to pay for this.
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 46: Tasha
Monday. Rose House. Arlington, VA.TASHA PACED THE FRONT ROOM.They had the child.Her son was missing, but she could deal with him later.Where was Leonid?She was right, damn it. He had provided for their son. There was a heart in there somewhere, even if it was withered and defective."There's a car approaching, ma'am," Nikolai said."If it's not him, I don't care."The house was almost empty.She could have ensured Oleg was there with more men to take Leonid by force, but she would rather play this according to her husband's rules.Tasha would show him that she could play this game better than he could.She would make him regret that night she'd come to him, begging to be involved. He'd told her things would be different, but it had all been a lie. He'd shunned her and now she didn't need him. She simply wanted what she was owed."The car is slowing," Nikolai announced."God damn it, Nik. Shut up," she snapped.She crossed to peer over his shoulder.
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 47: Konstantin
Monday. Rose House. Arlington, VA.KONSTANTIN COULDN'T HARDLY BELIEVE that they were about to storm back into Natasha's DC home.What were the odds?And to rescue his father and daughter, of all things.Haley had come through with more information about the property thanks to her boss back in Seattle. Armed with photographs of the property and a blueprint, they'd chosen to make their approach on foot via a rear drive that serviced the homes. A sort of utility entrance."This is us," Haley said as they got to the rear gate."This is over if they have cameras.""I never saw a camera here before," she countered.He prayed she was right. If she was wrong, it would be more than just their lives on the line. Zasha's future hung in the balance.Haley grunted and something metallic popped, then the narrow gate swung open. She caught it and slipped inside, holding the gate for him to join her on the other side.He checked his phone and his adrenaline spiked. "Driver just
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 48: Konstantin
Konstantin stared first at his father, then Natasha.He'd lived most of his life believing one was a victim and the other a monster. In the last few days he'd learned that even he wasn't above being fooled.Natasha didn't care for anyone except herself. She was power hungry and willing to kill the people who loved her for the sake of her bottom line.His father was far from being a good man, but he'd ensured Konstantin could have a future of his own making. And when it mattered most, Leonid had shown up to protect his family.Konstantin pivoted, just a little, and aimed his gun at Natasha. Her assistant, the young looking fair haired man, cowered in the corner behind her."Seriously? This is how you say hello to you mother?" she scoffed. "Look at this ungrateful child you've raised. I knew I should have taken him with me."Leonid chuckled. "I would not have allowed it.""Allowed it?""That doesn't matter anymore. You are not my mother. Put the gun down," Konstantin said
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 49: Haley
Monday. Home. Washington, DC.HALEY ATE THE PIECE of pizza, but she barely tasted it or had any idea what was going on in the movie. Thankfully, she wasn't terribly invested in the cartoon.Zasha, on the other hand, was just about asleep. She'd wiggled around and now lay with her head on Konstantin's lap and her legs across Haley's. She was a little surprised Zasha had managed to go to sleep after all the soda the cops had given her over the course of the afternoon and evening."I think she's out," Konstantin said softly."Hm?" Haley glanced down at Zasha. "Wow. I didn't think she'd ever get to sleep.""Could be that stuff Dad gave her." He grimaced.They still didn't know what was in the candy and wouldn't until a toxin report came back. The doctor who'd checked Zasha out hadn't found anything concerning and suggested watching her closely, hydrating and healthy eating. Basically, everything Haley normally did."Yeah, someone is going to bed," Konstantin muttered.He
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 50: Haley
"Figure this out?" Now Haley felt stupid. What were they talking about? Them? Something else?"I care about you a lot. Selfishly I'm hoping you'll overlook my stupidity and let me try again."Oh, God.Haley swallowed.Her mind took the words, I care about you, and turned them into something more potent, more powerful, something that shook her to her core with possibility.In reality, she still didn't know what he wanted from her.She swallowed to get some moisture back into her mouth, then licked her lips. "What does that mean, exactly? I care about you? I don't think you understand what this job takes out of a person. To you, I'm doing a job. But my job becomes my life. And I care about the work I do. I care about you and Zasha and Ivana-"She blinked a few times.Konstantin winced.Haley covered her mouth with her hand.Ivana was dead.For a few moments Haley had forgotten that.He reached over and took her hand, giving it a squeeze."I knocked on her door e
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 51: Konstantin
KONSTANTIN WAS SURPRISED HE'D managed to get this far without sweat pouring off him. He'd faced down board meetings and other high-powered executives alongside congress men and women who had nothing on Haley.Part of him wanted to take those words back, but only a small part that feared Haley leaving. He knew full well that she could feel differently. In fact, he fully expected her to pat him on the head and say it wasn't that serious for her.Instead she stared at him with eyes gone round.Had he sprouted a second head? Or had she come so hard her brains were scrambled?He liked to think he was good at pleasing women, but he didn't think he was that good."I, um... You?" She opened and closed her mouth.He wasn't sure he'd ever seen her at a loss for words."Yeah?" He tucked her hair behind her ear and leaned in a tiny bit.She didn't shy away from him.He kissed her lips, the corner of her mouth. She shoved a hand into his hair. He was beginning to crave that.Hal
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 52: Epilogue.
A month later...HALEY FIDGETED WITH THE zipper on her jacket.She hadn't brought a man home to meet her family in ages. Maybe since high school. And here she was with not only a man, but a pre-teen girl.Konstantin squeezed her hand, as if he could sense her thoughts.He was annoyingly good at that sort of thing.The problem was her.Everything was just so damn perfect. She couldn't get away from the feeling that it couldn't last. That somehow or someway Konstantin and Zasha would be ripped away from her. But every morning she woke up and there they were."Here you are," the driver of the SUV announced."Wow, hello suburban America. You sure your last name isn't Cleaver?" Konstantin grinned at her."Hush." She pushed his shoulder.Secretly, she cherished moments like this. Konstantin was learning to relax and enjoy life more, and she loved getting to watch him finally live.The next few hours were going to be a gauntlet of questions, starting with the new hous
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Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 154: Epilogue.
Three months later. Ibiza.THEY SHOULD HAVE ELOPED.Lumen was ready to throw the silly bouquets into the water, scream at the top of her lungs and jump off the cliff herself. Alone.Jennifer appeared almost instantly. "Have a drink, you look stressed."Lumen considered the beverage. She'd meant to abstain from anything that might make her the least bit emotional until after the wedding, but right now it was just what the doctor ordered. She took the glass and downed the contents in two gulps."Way to chug," Jennifer snickered.Lumen thrust the glass back at her. "You. Shut it."Prudence burst in through the curtain, one sheer panel sticking to her bun of braids.Lumen jumped, startled by the sudden appearance. "Shit, what?""It happened," Prudence blurted.Lumen pressed her hand to her chest. "What happened? What now? Fucking hell, people. This is a wedding not... I don't know. What?"Prudence cringed. "I should have thought about this. You might not want to hear before th
Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 153: Max
Sunday. Hotel, Boa Vista, Brazil.MAX WAS WAITING WITH a plate the moment Lumen appeared. Jennifer and Prudence both glared at him, but he managed to get Lumen's attention and steer her into the bedroom where their things had been left. He could tell that Lumen was exhausted and in more pain than she wanted to admit. Besides, she'd never been much for messy emotions and she'd already told him he loved her today. That alone would leave Lumen wanting to avoid groups."Oh, thank you." She settled on the edge of the bed and grimaced."You seemed to be kind of done."Lumen chuckled. "You still know me so well."Max offered her the sandwich. He wished he could give her more, but it was what was on hand for now.The desire to touch her was driving him crazy, but he didn't dare. Instead he retreated to the one arm chair in the room and sat at a safe distance. She might have forgiven him for today, but he kept replaying it and all the moments he should have acted differently.Maybe he
Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 152: Lumen
Sunday. Hospital, Boa Vista, Brazil.LUMEN WASN'T SURE WHAT she liked the least, the pain or the way all the drugs made it feel as though she were moving through quicksand. Or that gel stuff the kids liked playing with.She sighed, only to be reminded that her ribs were. Not broken, so that was a relief. The fractures were tiny, hairline cracks, so in the scope of things it was nearly a best case situation. Didn't change the fact that right now she hurt like hell.A nurse with kind eyes stepped behind the curtain. She'd been working double time considering her grasp of English was the best of those currently working. "The doctor says you're good to go.""Thanks. Thank you. For everything. You've been a great help.""I chose the right time to come home, didn't I?" The nurse chuckled. "Do you want me to let your husband come back?"Husband.Lumen swallowed.In the confusion of arriving at the hospital, it had been easy to just let people draw the conclusion. Now, after Lumen ha
Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 151: Lumen, Blair, Max
Sunday. Creed of Truth Sanctuary, Brazil.LUMEN FELT AS THOUGH she were being grilled alive lying in the bed of the pickup with the afternoon sun baking her. Her shoulder throbbed and if she breathed too deeply her ribs hurt. She didn't think they were broken. Fractured or bruised, but not broken. That was good.Thomas spat curses as he wrestled with the newly flat tire."Hurry up," Blair demanded.Lumen winced.That wasn't going to go over well."What did you say to me?" Thomas said in a dangerous tone.There was a heavy thud.Lumen imagined Thomas dropping the tire iron as he rose to direct his wrath at a new target."They're going to find us. We need to get clear of here," Blair said."What the fuck do you think I'm doing?""God, I never should have listened to you.""If it weren't for me, you'd be locked in your daddy's pleasure palace waiting on him to stick you with a needle and turn you into a good little daughter.""Shut up!" Blair roared. "Why don'
Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 150: Max
Sunday. Creed of Truth Sanctuary, Brazil.THE DRAMA AT THE front gate dragged on.Max ground his teeth.They couldn't take off down the road without raising questions. They were stuck here, with all eyes on them, until someone made a move.He prayed Lumen was safe, that she could last a little longer."Canteens are full," Prudence said from the back of the SUV."Did we find sunblock? These meat heads won't think about that until it's too late," Jennifer said."Yeah, there's some." Prudence shifted behind Max. "Everything's ready. How's it looking out there?""The same," Vito replied. It was pretty much the only thing he'd said since indicating he would be going with them on this adventure.That left Brett and three other Aegis Group guys to guard Nabanita and her family. Those weren't great numbers given the situation, but Max was willing to believe they could hold their own."Have we heard from Zain?" Max asked."Nothing yet," Prudence replied.Max pulled ou
Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 149: Lumen
Sunday. Creed of Truth Sanctuary, Brazil.LUMEN SAT ON THE bottom bunk watching the only door to the room, but it was still shut.Had Blair really not realized her phone was missing? Was something else going on?"Breakfast should have come by now," Buzz said for at least the fifth time, if not more. "Something's not right."That last bit was new.She turned her head and watched him pacing, eyes on the door like hers."Hey?" she said. "It's going to be okay.""You don't know that.""I do."She still hadn't told him what she'd done, though he'd seen. He had to have seen.He kept pacing, not listening to her at all.Poor kid, he'd been locked up for over a week from the sound of things. She doubted he'd had a lot of company."What's their reasoning keeping you locked up like this?" she asked to get him out of his own head."I don't know," Buzz said."Okay, well, what have they said? What do you know?""Nothing. I know nothing, okay?""I see."He sighed
Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 148: Max, Blair
Sunday. Creed of Truth Sanctuary, Brazil.MAX SAT IN THE backseat of another SUV and watched as Nabanita and William once more tried to reason with the idiots at the gate.This time, however, there hadn't been just an attendant at the gate. They'd been met with four armed men who appeared to be from Sonny's personal guard. Just how many of them were there? A truck was parked in front of the entrance. There was no way to easily drive in.This was all Zain's plan.Max didn't pretend to understand the maneuvers, only that they were testing the waters today. Dangling Nabanita and William as a decoy was their aim."Think they've brought up the book?" Jennifer asked."If I were them I'd be sweating bullets," Prudence muttered.Orion glanced back and caught Max's eye.He looked away quickly. The last thing he wanted to do right now was talk."Notice anything off that we might not?" Orion asked.Max sighed and looked back at the gate. "Thomas isn't out there this time. H
Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 147: Lumen
Sunday. Creed of Truth Sanctuary, Brazil.LUMEN LAY ON THE top bunk staring at the ceiling. Buzz had fallen asleep again finally.They'd spent most of the night doing that. Talking, drifting off into silence and sleeping a bit. Eventually one of them would wake up, then the other and it began again.He'd seemed to understand without her needing to say it that there were some things they just couldn't talk about.Buzz was a perceptive kid.Like his sister.It killed Lumen that they needed to be this grown up.Kids should get to be kids.She prayed Max and Aspen were safe, that they'd gotten to the others and were hatching some mad scheme. Lumen had no doubt that the girls wouldn't rest until she was sprung from this prison. Unlike Jennifer, Lumen knew the lengths her coworkers and friends would go to for one of their own. She'd never doubted the resolve of those she worked with. Aegis Group had become her family in a way.The real question was, how long would it tak
Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 146: Max
Sunday. Safe House, Boa Vista, Brazil.THE GRAY DAWN BROKE on the horizon as Max and the others rolled through the front gate of the safe house. He eyed the surveillance men. They were mostly the same ones he'd seen before he'd left. Still the battle hardened faces of men who knew what they were doing.Which meant it was Sonny keeping an eye on them and bypassing Thomas.Max hadn't seen it until the very end, but there was a dividing line between Thomas and Sonny. The two didn't always know what the other was doing.Fuck all of them.Vito pulled the SUV into the garage where they could safely unload. They needed to keep Max and Aspen's whereabouts under wraps for as long as possible.It had taken them hours to land and get back. More time than he'd have thought necessary. All of which meant that Lumen was still back there. Alone. Going through who knew what.Max stuffed all the frustration down inside of him as he opened the SUV door and helped Aspen out. She'd held he
