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Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 100: Orion
Orion opened the door farther and drew his gun. It would be ideal if everything happened without having to fire a shot, but the reality was that things wouldn't likely happen without some sort of fight.The doorway was partially hidden by a deep row of shelves. He let the door open the rest of the way and edged into the space.From here, he could see straight ahead into the back of the dark gallery. There was a wall of painted brick that fell into shadow. On the left were stairs that led above.Orion did the math. The building wasn't that wide. Given how much space was to the left, that meant there was only twenty or so feet of space on the other side. The four or so men wouldn't have a lot of space to fight in.Once more Orion held up his hand, then four fingers, three, two, one...He sensed more than saw the other three move with him.He took a step forward and suddenly the others were there, spreading out on either side.The target closes to them whirled, sloshing coff
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 101: Jennifer
Monday. Fine Art Gallery, London, UK.JENNIFER HAD PASSED THE hours inside of that box by focusing on what lay outside of her prison. A lot of those thoughts had come back to Orion.She'd known if he didn't find her, there was a good chance no one would ever find her. It made her look at her entire life in a different light. Especially what she wanted from it.The truth was, she'd been living to get by. Everything was about providing another step in time. Very little was about what she wanted to do.She thought about Haley setting up her new family and the garden her fiancé had made sure would be part of their new home.Sage was always going on about her motorcycles.Merida was a closet mechanic. Or pretended to be with her fiancé.All of the other girls had something besides work that they lived for. All Jennifer had was the job.Until Orion.He made her want something just for her. And lying in that box, she'd realized that unless she worked toward the idea of be
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 102: Jennifer
Tuesday. Luxe Ibiza Hostel, Cala Gració, Ibiza.JENNIFER WALKED THE WIDTH of the pool. She resolutely ignored the constant twinge in her left knee.Adrenaline had given her feet wings yesterday. And a whole lot of strength she hadn't really had at the time. She'd held on to that anger, letting it fuel her while they took a ferry that got them into France. But that was as far as she'd held out. The pain had become unbearable.Thanks to Ivy and Piers connections, Jennifer had been seen by a doctor who hadn't asked too many questions. He hadn't batted an eyelash when she'd explained she'd been hogtied and left in a box for twelve or so hours.The short story was that she had pinched and damaged nerves from being contorted and left for so long. Even doing her best to roll over hadn't been able to stop it from happening. Now all she could do was give herself time to heal and gentle rehabilitation."Look at you go," Lumen called out.Jennifer grimaced and turned to walk back t
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 103: Orion
Tuesday. Luxe Ibiza Hostel, Cala Gració, Ibiza.ORION FELT AS THOUGH he were poised on a knife's edge.Every time Jennifer looked at him, it was like she was wrestling with something. Now it was time to tell him what it was.He squeezed her hand and prayed she wasn't about to tell him she was leaving with Lumen.If he could believe Lumen, she'd said she didn't know what Jennifer's plans were. He wasn't certain Lumen would tell him the truth though. She didn't appear to like him very much."Why is this so fucking hard?" Jennifer growled and let go of his hand.She grabbed his shirt with both hands and yanked him forward. He was surprised enough that he pitched forward, almost falling into her. At the last moment he planted his hand on the arm rest behind her, but that left him oh so very close to her face, and those lips...Jennifer leaned in and kissed him. It was an all-consuming kiss that burned him from the inside out. It broke something inside of him.He wrapped
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 104: Epilogue
Six weeks later. Luxe Ibiza Hostel, Cala Gració, Ibiza.JENNIFER'S RIGHT HAND TINGLED. Six weeks later and it was still an issue. She could fire a weapon, but only a few times before the tingling became numbness.It was official. Without more rehab and potentially a surgery, she wasn't going back into the field. Orion had even insisted on flying her to France to see a specialist. The doctors had changed their tune. Every one said if she continued her regular physical therapy, she'd get full use back. But no one could tell her when.Aegis Group shouldn't keep paying her to do nothing.She glanced out the cottage windows where Orion was working on the bicycle she'd picked up second-hand. He'd given her hell about that and almost insisted he go buy her something new, citing all these concerns about her having an accident and further damaging her hands or legs. In the end, he'd subsided to grumbling and taking the whole thing apart.Funny, she'd have thought being treated like
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 105: Max
Volume 3: Just CasualWednesday. Luxe Ibiza Hostel, Cala Gració, Ibiza.MAX TEMPLE STOOD AT the edge of a slope only he could see. He was so close to sliding down into the blackness that had once clouded his mind and pushed him to unrealistic standards. That same drive had chased away his light. He'd let down the person he loved the most in this world and lost her. He couldn't even blame her for leaving him.His chest ached in that old, familiar way.He would always miss her. That was a given. But he'd thought he'd reached a point of acceptance.Max had been fine. Maybe not great, but he'd figured himself out.Then he'd seen her.Right here.On these very steps.Had she been standing in this exact spot?The vision of her was burned into his memory for all time.She'd worn navy blue shorts and a matching tankini top. It was the kind that fastened behind the neck. The very best kind, in his opinion. Her skin had glistened. He'd never seen her hair that long be
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 106: Lumen
Friday. Bluhm Family Home, Malibu, CA.LUMEN TEMPLE SCRUTINIZED THE security feeds that covered every inch of the Bluhm family property. Honestly, when her clients had decided to move into the very exclusive Malibu Colony, Lumen had hoped they would be able to downgrade security.This last week proved that even here, they weren't always safe.Should she call in back-up?She immediately discarded that idea. The Bluhms were well aware of the threats against them and they did their best to live as normal a life as they could, what with William Bluhm III being one of the hottest daytime TV stars and Nabanita's notoriety for simply existing. Even a routine trip to the park meant a full security detail right now.What was the right thing to do?Lumen tapped over to the app that allowed her to communicate with her coworkers at Aegis Group. She was doing her best to avoid her phone. Jennifer had begun calling her every thirty minutes, starting yesterday. It was not helping Lumen
Last Updated : 2022-11-24Aegis Group Dangerous Ladies Chapter 107: Max
Friday. Bluhm Family Home, Malibu, CA.MAX DIDN'T THINK HE'D even gotten a word out before Lumen had whirled around and left him standing on the beach alone.Unfortunately, she was still looking at him like he'd just set her blankie on fire.Did she still have that thing?He shut the door to the rental and lifted a hand, hoping like hell it translated as I-come-in-peace.Lumen didn't return the gesture. She stood on the brick walkway leading up to the extravagant Malibu house like a sculpture. The property backed up to the golf course with the water a short walk away. He'd noted five cameras while he was sitting in the car, working up the nerve to go to the door.What kind of people did she work for?Max straightened his shoulders and headed for Lumen. It was an awkward walk of silence, but it wasn't like he'd expected a pleasant reception. He slowed his pace as he closed in on the last five feet."Hi," he said, for lack of a better way to break the ice."Hi?" she
Last Updated : 2022-11-24
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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
