“Where are we going?” Ruby asked in a hushed tone after they walked away from a fuming June.She was really impressed with the look on her face.“Okay let’s go get you a ring.” Jaxon said and Ruby’s eyes widened in surprise as she stared at him like he just grew an extra head.“Why do you want to get it now?” she glared at him.“Why are you looking at me like that? Let’s go.” Jaxon smirked instead.“I just asked you a question Jaxon. Why do you want to get it now?” Ruby tilted her head to the side and Jaxon replied with a mischievous smile, he shook his head with an impatient look on his face and picked her up bridal style.Ruby gasped as she wrapped her hands around his neck. Her cheeks heated up as they passed the workers on their way out and she pinched Jaxon’s chest in annoyance as he stopped to answer their greetings.He groaned and glared down at her.“Stop making this even more embarrassing for me and walk faster.” Ruby groaned as she shyly hid her face in his chest.Jaxon felt
Jaxon walked out of the store and stood by the side of his car as he picked up the call and brought the phone to his ear.“I hope you have called to give me some good news and not excuses.” Jaxon said dryly and Mikhail chuckled from the other side.“Good day to you too Jaxon. How’s your beautiful wife doing?” Mikhail asked and Jaxon felt his jaw clenched in annoyance.“Get straight to the point and never talk about my wife again.” Jaxon said in a threatening voice and Mikhail laughed.“Relax, I called you with good news Jaxon.” Jaxon could hear the smile on his voice and he hoped it was what he was thinking.“Stop playing around and tell me. I don’t have all the time in the world, Mikhail.” Jaxon said coldly.“Your wife and sister-in-law are safe now.” Jaxon smiled in relief.“Tell me exactly how you did it. What happened?” Jaxon asked and Mikhail smirked as he took a sip from the glass of wine he was holding.“It’s all thanks to me, of course. I had a meeting with Nikolai and I manag
Chapter 84Ruby stood like she had been punched in the gut. There was no way that could be true. It couldn't be true. It just couldn't be true. She repeated those words to herself over and over again."Jaxon tell me it's not true." She pleaded in a low voice. She couldn't believe it. She would not accept that her parents had killed themselves."Ruby...""Tell me it's not true," she yelled through the tears that had started to fall."Gem i-""Say it's not true," she begged, "please.""Ruby, everything I told you is the truth, I promise you." Jaxon told her but she wouldn't accept it. How could she?Her hands curled into tight fists and she gritted her teeth. Anger she had not known was there surfaced and made her see red."It's not true Jaxon. It just can't be." She stated as she looked him in the eyes. She had loved her parents so much and they had loved her too. They wouldn't think to kill themselves. She had been there and saw with her eyes how they died now he was suddenly telling
Chapter 85She didn't know how much time had passed as she fainted. What she did know was how scared she felt. Ruby had thought the height of her fear had ended with the goons who had kidnapped her.They had been huge, and she wasn't exaggerating. They were both incredibly tall as well, each one surpassing six feet easily. They were built like rugby players and the tattoos they had had seriously intimidated her.They hadn't physically harmed her yet. Which she was thankful for but she didn't know how far that thanks would go. They hadn't said much either, they had simply sat opposite her in the car and pointed their guns at her. Though one has said,"Co-operate miss and nothing's gonna happen to ya." The one with the buzz cut and tattooed arms had said. The one with a completely shaved head and impossibly large hands had just stared at her.They had taken her to a huge house that was certainly not the type where hostages were kept and that was where her heart had nearly combit in fe
“Are we not there yet dammit!” Jaxon angrily shouted and the air hostess shivered in fear as she placed a glass of whiskey before him.“We’ll be there in an hour's time.” She said with a professional smile and Jaxon felt like wiping the stupid smile off her face. His jaw clenched in annoyance as he glared at her.“What are you waiting for? Get out!” She jumped in fright and hurriedly walked out of the cabin.He gulped down the drink and started tapping his feet impatiently. He felt his heart beat widely as so many scenarios kept playing in his head.He didn’t know what condition Ruby would be in and he felt annoyed at himself for leaving her alone.He felt stupid for believing Mikhail without confirming the authenticity of the news he gave him.He knew the kind of person Nikolai was so why did he believe that he would ever let her go?He felt scared. He was scared that he might be too late. What would he do if he found her hurt or worse dead before he got there? He felt like ripping o
Ruby’s eyes snapped open and she felt fear ingulf her as she saw herself in an unfamiliar room. Her heart started pounding in her chest and she felt tears welled up in her eyes as she jumped up and cautiously made her way to the door.Just as she was about to open it She heard a sound behind her and she felt like she was in a horror movie as the tears started falling. She felt hands on her shoulder and started screaming while frantically hitting the door.“Gem, it’s me,” Jaxon said and turned to face him.Ruby’s eyes widened as she looked at his worried face and she felt relieved. She hugged him tightly and started sobbing in his embrace.Jaxon felt his heart clench in pain as she sobbed in his arms. He held her tightly and they basked in each other’s warmth.“It’s okay Gem, you’re safe now.” Jaxon whispered in her ears.“Calm down baby, I’m here now.” Jaxon lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around him like a koala. He smiled as he carried her to the bead. He placed her on the be
Their stay in Russia hadn't been planned but Ruby found herself enjoying it thoroughly. In the two days that has passed she found herself relishing the time she was spending with Jaxon. On the other hand, it was a break from all the things that had been happening to her.She suddenly thought of her parents and the smile that had been on her face faltered. She was slowly coming to terms with their demise but she was healing from it. She knew that adamantly refusing to believe what was true would not make it any less true and the sooner she came to terms with it, the better for her.She was glad she was back in Russia and finally had a chance to explore it to her heart's content. The last time she had been here was in a not so good situation. And in truth, the circumstances of her being here weren't much better.She felt that why now seemed so different was because Jaxon and her were in a better place. And of course Jaxon wasn't rushing off anywhere this time around.The penthouse the
He removed his mouth from her ear and strayed to her neck, pressing light kisses on it. A gurgling sound left her throat when he found a particular spot in her neck then pressed his lips to it.Jaxon moved his lips lower until they got to her chest. He left feather light kisses there and traced her collarbone with the tip of his fingers.Her eyes had been closed since he started but they flew open immediately his lips enclosed a hard nipple. She didn't even notice that she was no longer wearing a bra. When had he taken it off?Any more thoughts vanished in her head as Jaxon started to suck it. At the same time, he was caressing the other nipple beneath his fingers. He left the one he'd been licking and went to the other, showing it the same kind of attention. At this point, Ruby felt the way her nipples were hard against the open air and tingling from the attention they had gotten.She let out a strangled cry when Jaxon took one in his mouth again and let his teeth graze over it. H
Epilogue."Avery, be careful with your brother, he's still too small to do that," I told my five-year-old daughter.Her brother, Jeremy was a bustling toddler who was a few weeks away from turning a year old, but even a bouncy castle was a bit too much for him."Mom, what if he goes on for a little while.""How about you both go play in the playpen instead, hmm. Where's Emerald?" Her sister wasn't anywhere I could see but I had an idea of where she could be."With Dad," Avery said then guided her brother towards the playpen.Sure enough, just out of my line of sight, Emerald was playing with Jaxon. A smile tugged at my lips as I watched them, I didn't bother interrupting and strolled back into the villa to get us some lunch.Five years might be a long time for some people but to me, it had gone by in the blink of an eye.If I had told my younger self that she would get married to one of the richest men in the country and go on to have a beautiful family, she would have probably called
"Jaxon, they are so beautiful," Ruby whispered to him as they watched their daughters sleep. It all still felt unreal to her. Just a few days ago, she still had both of them in her stomach and she had been as large as a whale. But now, she had two little humans who she called her own children.They were both their father's daughters. They had the same slightly tan skin as Jaxon with blond hair. They were identical with the exception of their eyes.One had really deep blue eyes like her and the other had lighter blue eyes like Jaxon."They are." He said."Shh, be quiet or you'll wake Emerald up," Ruby hissed as she glanced at the thankfully still-sleeping baby. Emerald was his mini-me, her eyes were the same shade as his and she had a knack for waking up at the slightest noise. Ruby knew it had been a nightmare to get her to go to bed the first two nights they had come home."Are you sure Avery won't be the one to wake up?" He said, then pointed towards the baby who was moving a lot i
The food Jaxon and Ruby were having for dinner didn't sit well with Ruby. Nothing seemed to entice these days. She was really nauseous and if she took another bite, she was sure she was going to throw it all up. Her stomach was basically at her throat so eating had become quite the hassle. And the pain she was feeling didn't help her feel any better."Something wrong with the food?" Jaxon asked, a brow raised as he popped a piece of meat into his mouth."Everything is." She sighed. She had been pushing the food around her plate for a few minutes now."So you want something else?... Are you okay, you look a bit unwell, is it the meat?" The space between Jaxon's brows furrowed as he asked her."It's not... Maybe... I don't know. I'm just feeling a bit of pain in my stomach." She told him, and as if to make a point, a sharp pain stung just below her belly button and she leaned over and expelled a deep breath."Gem?" Jaxon's voice wobbled out."Just... Give me a moment." She took deep br
Ruby and Jaxon entered the doctor's office hand-in-hand, their anticipation was not hidden as they waited for the moment when they would learn the gender of their unborn child. Ruby was vibrating with excitement and she felt like she couldn’t stand still anymore.Jaxon was no different but he was doing a great job concealing his excitement as he stared at his smiling wife.The doctor greeted them with a smile. She guided them to the exam table and started arranging the equipment for the ultrasound.“Please lay down on the bed Ruby and lift up your shirt.” Jaxon helped her to gently lay down and lifted her beautiful maternity gown. He smiled down at her and sat beside her.Ruby excitedly squeezed his hand that was in hers and Jaxon placed a soft kiss on her forehead in return. The female doctor smiled at their interaction. She could feel the love rolling off them in waves and she felt happy for them."Are you ready to find out the gender?" the doctor asked, a hint of excitement in her
Months have passed and Ruby couldn’t be happier. Things have been going well and life has been good and most importantly peaceful. It was everything she had ever wanted and today was a special day. They would finally know the gender of their baby and Ruby was excited. She couldn’t wait to know if she would be having a little prince or a beautiful princess. She smiled softly as she caressed her protruding baby bump.Ruby’s eyes were filled with a maternal glow, a soft, radiant light that speaks of the joy and anticipation that filled her heart as she gently caressed her stomach.She was standing before the large mirror in their room wearing black shorts and a sports bra.Her lips curved into a smile as she turned sideways and admired the size of her stomach, she couldn’t believe she had life growing within her. Ruby was grateful for this gift. She continued to gently use her fingers to trace her stomach as if she was touching her child. She gazed into the mirror with a look of wonder
Jaxon removed Ruby's hot mouth from him because he didn't want this to be over so soon. He wanted to do so much more.He helped Ruby to her feet and his hands immediately found her plump cheeks. He grasped them tightly, his fingers digging into her flesh then pulled her closer to him until she straddled him on the bed.His lips settled on hers again and Ruby opened her mouth to accommodate him. His tongue clashed against hers over and over again in a duel which he won. He licked around her mouth and Ruby opened it more to him as she let out a loud moan which he swallowed. He bit her bottom lip and sucked it lightly between his lips and Ruby hissed in response.His tongue, teeth, and lips all worked in unison to bring Ruby to a quivering mess of nerves. He pulled away long enough to admire the way her lips were pink and swollen. She looked very flushed, her cheeks colored and eyes glazed over in passion or need. Maybe both, since he couldn't quite tell.He placed a barely there kiss on
The clear sky had faded to a dark blue as the city shifted from day to night life. As Jaxon drove through the roads, he could see some night clubs that had started to open and some people on the streets were dressed elegantly for dinner.Jaxon was calm, or as calm as one could be after he had successfully dealt with the situation concerning June. He didn't want to think of it any longer, all he wanted to do was go home and be with his Gem.He pulled up outside the house and strolled in with the intention of surprising Ruby. But that plan changed when he got a whiff of a heavenly scent coming from the kitchen. Was that steak? The scent of roasted vegetables wafted through the air as well and he wondered what was going in the kitchen. And was Ruby making dinner?He was the one primarily in charge of cooking because Ruby didn't do so often. And he couldn't blame her either because she had a strong fear of fire and it would be cruel of him to put her in a place where she would frequently
June shivered in fear and her heart beat accelerated as she looked up at Jaxon’s darkened eyes. He looked livid.June felt like she was about to faint under his harsh eyes, he was glaring at her with so much anger that she felt light headed from the intensity of the look. Her heart was beating so wildly that it felt like she was running a marathon.June closed her eyes and tightly clasped her hands together on her laps. She took a shaky breath and gathered the courage to repeat herself.“I apologize for locking her up in the restroom on Keith’s birthday… I just wanted to show Keith that I was the better match and she was a disappointment.” June muttered and Jaxon’s nose flared up in anger. He felt like punching her right now.He had accused Ruby of lying to him that day and they even had a fight all because of her. He angrily slammed his hands on her table and June’s eyes started to fill with unshed tears as she shivered in fright.“So it was you! It was all you! How dare you! How cou
"When did you find out about the contract?" He asked and June stilled."I don't -""Don't start with that bullshit talk of you not knowing what I'm talking about. You know exactly what I'm saying and I'm not going to repeat myself." He said annoyed."I- I" she stammered and Jaxon's nose flared in irritation."Oh, and I don't have all day so don't beat around the bush. I would advise you to stop acting like a weak lamb because I know what you did. I know about Serena." He told her and watched as June's eyes widened in shock. June remained silent for a while and her mouth kept opening and closing like a fish."I-i can explain." June let out slowly after she managed to find her voice."Knock yourself out. Don't leave out any details when you're "explaining" yourself, and just so you know, I'm not going to take things lightly with you. Not after what you did. And be careful how you answer this question because your life and company are at stake here.” Jaxon warned.June was taken aback, h