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Aegis 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
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 53: Jennifer
Volume 2: Just FriendsWednesday. Luxe Ibiza Hostel, Cala Gració, Ibiza.JENNIFER MIRACLE WAS HAVING the worst day. Or stretch of days. She wasn't sure if the sun had set on them in the last thirty or so hours of travel.Her phone vibrated against her thigh like an angry bee. She fully expected it to start stinging her soon. It took every fiber of her being to not groan and slump in the seat. Instead, she grit her teeth and pulled the device out. All it took was glimpsing Mr. Esposito on the display to have her nerves stretched thin.What the hell was she going to do with this situation?Jennifer turned to her ward. Honestly, she should be calling Milan Esposito her client, but the twenty-one-year-old acted suddenly started acting like a child. Hell, Jennifer's job was more about making sure Milan didn't kill herself with her antics than actually guarding her from danger. On the plus side, she did get to see a lot of the world most people didn't. It was a perfect exampl
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 54: Orion
Wednesday. Luxe Ibiza Hostel, Cala Gració, Ibiza.ORION DOUKAS WALKED BAREFOOT through the lush, manicured grass. Things were still quiet despite the late afternoon hour. According to security, the after party the guests had indulged in had lasted until six or seven this morning. About the time he was getting up.That wasn't uncommon.Ibiza was, after all, Europe's playground. A destination for people who wanted to party, live it up, and forget their mundane lives. He'd spent much of his life here, despite his American citizenship. His parents had been fond of the island and the proximity it gave them to his father's family.He glanced east, toward the old family home. Though he'd been born in New York City and spent much of his early life there, the memories that stayed with him were here. On the island.Following his younger brother's death, he'd sold his parent's home. There just weren't enough good memories to justify keeping the place, what with all the upkeep it need
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 55: Jennifer
Wednesday. Zechariah Mizrahi's Party. Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza.THE LIGHTS PULSED IN time to the music. Most of the bodies crammed onto the back patio turned dance floor at least tried to move in time to the beat. Most were too drunk to know what a beat was. Hell, Jennifer had already pulled one drunk girl out of the pool and it was still technically early.That had gotten her a glare from Milan, who likely more concerned about Jennifer's dress than the state of the drunk girls.Every time Milan went out, Jennifer wore a matching or similar outfit. The reason being, Jennifer could be a pretty damn convincing body double in a pinch. Given how many parties Milan went to, Jennifer had run interference on hundreds of creepy guys. She hadn't known this was part of the job when she'd taken the contract. Though she should have wondered at the higher than average salary. She hadn't known at the time that not only was it her skills that had gotten her the job, so had her face, ha
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 56: Bain, Orion
Wednesday. Zechariah Mizrahi's Party. Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza.BAIN COLLIAS CIRCLED THE party, but Milan Esposito had vanished. He should be annoyed. Then again, it wasn't every day his boss sent him to schmooze at some rich guy's house party. Bain could really get used to this. Everything here was free. The booze. The women. The drugs.There wasn't much of the latter that he'd seen. It was early still. The true party crowd likely hadn't arrived yet.Where the hell had Milan gone?He'd thought coming at her straight and telling her he knew about the egg would have gotten a reaction out of her. She didn't strike him as particularly smart. Otherwise, she'd never have stolen what she had. But she hadn't acted as if she knew anything.What the hell?Was it possible the little rich girl was a better thief than they'd realized?Or what if she was just plain stupid?The last one seemed a better option. Maybe she really had thought he was talking about plain old eggs?
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 57: Jennifer
Wednesday. Luxe Ibiza Hostel, Cala Gració, Ibiza.JENNIFER BOUGHT HERSELF TIME tasting the drink. The bartender had a heavy pour. Already her limbs felt warmer and the tension she'd carried with her had eased. Her mental faculties weren't impacted. Yet.All this time she'd assumed Orion knew everything about her, just like he did everyone else.He'd always been the wealthy playboy in her mind. Yes, he played at the role of former SEAL and friendly proprietor. But that was an act. She'd never doubted that there were dozens of other women he flirted with. That there was someone in his bed each and every night, but he somehow managed to be discrete enough to keep it from his guests.This one change shifted everything she knew about him.She'd always held herself back from this attraction because she didn't want to be one of many. She wanted to finally be special to someone. Perhaps it was a silly, immature dream she'd latched onto a few years back, but that was it. Her small
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 58: Jennifer
Jennifer nipples tightened and her whole body tingled.Any moment he'd push her up against the desk or the wall...Cool air kissed her lips.Jennifer blinked a few times as Orion stepped back, his hand trailing down her arm to hook his fingers with hers."You are a dream," he muttered."Oh?"What the hell?Oh?Really?"I always thought that would go a little differently." He smiled at her with a boyish charm she didn't often see."What?" Her head was spinning. What was he talking about?He took a step toward her and cupped her face. "I've wanted to kiss you since the moment you first stomped out of that limo."She winced.That hadn't been a good introduction. She'd thought he was some employee, and she'd snapped orders at him out of frustration.His smile widened into a grin and he pressed his forehead to hers."I think, this is where we say goodnight," he said."What?" she said again. Was he serious?"You have admitted you are exhausted. Today has bee
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 59: Orion
Thursday. Luxe Ibiza Hostel, Cala Gració, Ibiza.ORION HELD HIS WORK phone in his hand and stared at Maria. In all the time he'd owned the hostel, there were fewer than five times he hadn't had the phone on him. The hostel was his life. But if he always put work first, he'd never have anything for himself. Still, this was a big step to take."You will contact me if anything happens," he said.Maria smiled and grasped the phone. "Yes, Mr. Doukas. Go enjoy your day."He tightened his grip.She pulled.He couldn't reach for one thing while holding onto another.Reluctantly, he gave up the phone.Maria quickly pocketed the device while doing her best to not laugh at him. Her dark eyes sparkled with life.He let his hands fall to his sides.The staff were top-notch. His security was the very best and were armed to the teeth in the event of any need. Maria would see to everything else, ensuring meals were delivered and their guests taken care of.Besides, it was mid-
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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
