MICHAEL"That's not her," I said as soon as the shooter was unveiled. "Elena was a brunette, an American. This woman is Asian.""Before I came here, I had Elena under surveillance. She met with Ricardo Reyes at a pier, dealing with smuggled items from Europe. And we have ample evidence against her for that case."As soon as I arrived at the barn, Detective Han was waiting for me, inspecting some papers he had regarding the case."After our phone conversation, has she spoken, Jack?" I asked my contact. He shook his head in response as he grunted, sitting on a box to rest his tired feet, indicating that she hadn't said anything during the interrogation."She's mute when it comes to interrogation.""Damn..." I muttered."We tried scaring her and intimidating her and shit, but the bitch doesn't budge," Jack added, rubbing the bottom of his nose harshly using the back of his hand covered in black gloves. "She was either well-trained or highly paid," he added.Nodding, I stood by the two-si
NATASHAI knew I said "no", I knew I was upset over what I had just discovered, but Michael has a charm that I can't resist."Oh, fuck, baby..." he moaned into my ear as he slowly penetrated me with his long, thick rod.My grip on the sides of the table tightened. I bit my lower lip, stifling the moans that he drew from me."You're so wet," he groaned quietly."Oh my God..." I gasped when he thrust deep all of a sudden."Quiet now." He placed his hand on my lips to muffle the faint noises I was making as he began to move inside me.My eyes rolled back immediately when I felt the tip of his arousal hit my spot."Oh, baby, you feel so good." He licked the back of my ear, igniting a flame within me.My skin crawled as I clenched around him. I heard him breathe out a groan."Keep doing that, baby," he demanded as his free hand guided my back to arch more and lift my hips. "God, that's so fucking good."His pace quickened.My face flushed beet red as I stopped myself from crying out in ple
MICHAELThe sun was barely rising, but my eyes flew open when I felt Natasha stir beside me, mumbling in her sleep.Grunting as I stretched, I glanced at the clock and saw that it was just past four in the morning.I picked up my phone from the bedside table and saw a message from Detective Han. He had left it an hour ago, stating that he had some information about the suspect we were dealing with."Good," I muttered, rubbing my eyes as I gently pulled my arm from under Natasha's head."Hmm... Michael," she mumbled, weakly grabbing my arm as I sat up."Yeah?" I turned to her and kissed the corner of her lips."Where are you going?" She asked, her voice groggy and barely comprehensible."I just need to check a few things with Detective Han, but I'll be back in time for breakfast," I whispered, unable to resist showering her with kisses."Hmm--kay," she moaned before falling back into a deep sleep.After freshening up, I left her a note just in case I couldn't make it back in time. I tu
NATASHA "Leaving?" I asked my dad, noticing him dressed and holding their bags."I still have important meetings to attend to, and your mom told me that she doesn't want to bother you both here," Dad replied as we descended the stairs."What?" I objected with a frown. "Dad, you and mom will never bother Michael and me. I actually like having you around," I explained, crossing my arms as I stood at the bottom step of the stairs."You know it's not my call, Nat. Your mom is the commander, and I must follow," he said, checking the zipper of the bags and placing them on the floor next to the couch."Why don't you stay for another week? I'm sure Michael won't mind," I offered.Dad shook his head. "I can't, as much as I want to. I have tons of projects to visit and piles of papers to eat," he joked, poking the bottom of my chin. "Don't get me wrong, sweetness, I want to be with you. I really do."Releasing a breath, I accepted my defeat and nodded my head. "Fine, but please, stay safe.""A
MICHAELRed and blue lights flashed into the early morning hours as the sirens quieted down.A crime had occurred, and I could feel Natasha trembling in shock. Holding her in my arms seemed to be the only way to comfort her."I've got you, baby," I whispered to her, kissing her forehead as we stood in the middle of the living room.Our entire house and yard were swarming with police and forensics, investigating the crime scene."It's okay," I reassured her, caressing her back. I could feel her finally starting to relax. "Are you feeling better now?"Her grip on my shirt loosened as she nodded and pulled away. Her face was tear-streaked, her eyes, nose, and lips reddening from crying."No one can harm you, baby. Not while I'm around," I assured her, wiping her face clean. "You're safe with me."Safety, that was my top priority right now.I had promised her many things, and I was determined to fulfill them one by one."I know," she replied, her face still showing signs of fear as she fa
NATASHAI knew my husband was doing everything he could to distract me from our current situation.But it wasn't working.Yesterday felt like a nightmare intruding on my reality. Even with Michael's cousins around, I couldn't stop thinking about what I had witnessed."Can't sleep?" Michael asked, his hand gently caressing my shoulder as he planted a kiss on the crook of my neck.I held his hand, looking over my shoulder and nodded. "How can we be sure we're safe?""My guys are stepping up their efforts. I've hired additional men, but don't worry, our safety is my priority," he promised, pulling me closer as the cold night enveloped us."Was it Elena?" My voice nearly faltered as I said the name of the person who had frightened me."We're not sure yet. There are other issues at play as well. Let's focus on us," he said, smoothly changing the subject. "I've been thinking we should start... planning for the future?"I hesitated. I wasn't sure what to say about that, as so many things wer
MICHAEL"We've got everything under control here, sir," Jack stated, standing by the black vehicle where Sum Ji Soo was located. "The CIA will take over from here."Nodding, I glanced inside the vehicle, catching her gaze. She was shaking her head in disagreement.I wasn't sure what she was trying to convey, but I had a hunch that she knew something."Okay," I tersely replied before approaching the vehicle."I wouldn't get too close, sir," Jack cautioned, readying his firearm as a precaution. "She's quite adept at escaping from places she doesn't want to be.""I just want to talk to her," I said, motioning for the driver to roll down the window on her side. Through the wire mesh, I leaned down to get a better look at her.The coldness in her eyes reflected the souls of those she had killed. There was no mercy in them."You're one of the world's most wanted criminals. I doubt you'll let the CIA take you into custody without a fight," I said, expressing my skepticism about her actions.
NATASHAWater cascaded over our bodies, pooling on the marble tiles beneath us.Michael had me pinned against the cold wall, completely failing his earlier promise to conserve water.Our lips were inseparable, drowning not in the water but in the passion we shared."Now, where should we start?" I heard him ask, his kisses trailing down my jaw and neck."Start what? The conversation or this?"I ran my hand through his hair, massaging his scalp as the water dripped over us. His hands roamed my body."Us first," he answered, his lips grazing the skin on my neck, making me gasp for air and tug at his hair.Lifting my leg, he guided it to rest on the ledge of the wall, sending bottles of soap and shampoo tumbling to the floor.I clung to him, oblivious to everything but us."Is it a good idea to do this in the shower?" I chuckled, reaching for the fallen bath soap and squeezing it into my hand.Michael groaned at my actions. "Baby, that's supposed to be for later.""Nope," I objected, begi