Schwartz smiled fondly as Proserpina practically flew out of the car to scoop her children in her arms even before the car had slid to a halt. Claude fell on her as did Piers and Ria. As for the little ones, who seemed to have grown bigger in a month’s time, they immediately commenced their wailing on sensing the presence of their mother, close at hand.Lucien stepped out slowly. His chest still hurt and his knuckles were battered. The sight of his large family made his heart swell with pride and some other feeling he was still getting used to; the feeling of love, of belonging.But then, Ria ran to him and throwing her arms around her father, she sobbed as he hugged her tightly and cried,“ Pappa, O Pappa!!! You are safe!!!’Philippe slid out of the car shyly and stood, his hands awkwardly hanging by his sides, unsure what he was supposed to do in the midst of a family reunion.Impetuous as ever, Ria turned to him and flew to him. She caught his hands and leaned up to plant a kiss on
Proserpina Melissa Lord told me she had arrived just that morning. She had been put up in the bedroom on the ground floor that faced the orchard and I checked to make sure that she was comfortable. As she glanced over my shoulder nervously, I saw that Danielle had appeared beside me.“Okay, Flo Nightingale, ‘she said drily, puffing away at a cigar, a real one this time, ’take a rest. You just flew in from Europe. And ‘ her eyes slid knowingly, slyly, to my neck as she went on,‘Looks like the Boss and you have been getting to know each other all over again, bae.’ she added in a lower voice, chortling as I blushed and turned away.Rachel came to me, Dom in her arms.‘I am going to take this chap with me, back to my latest job.’ she said.*Melissa quickly excused herself and disappeared in the general direction of the bedroom down the long corridor which was flanked by large windows on one side. Danielle was a little too abrasive for people who were meeting her for the first time, I t
Lucien They had been following the career of the elusive Father Paval.And had been shocked to discover the layers of deceit beneath which the so-called man of the cloth was hiding. The first reference to him was found in a police document stating that as a teen, he had been booked for raping and killing a minor. One murder had been discovered but he had admitted to committing similar actions before. Sent to a juvenile home, the delinquent had come out saying he was reformed, enlightened, and had managed to join a church group. Silence persisted about his whereabouts on the surface but Lucien had made his associates dig into the past. They had come up with astounding disclosures.Paval had been on the verge of being thrown out of the Church twice on complaints of sexual harassment and molestation. But on both occasions, he had obviously bribed or threatened his way back. And had slowly risen to the position of a priest, albeit stationed at a remote location.*It was obvious that t
ProserpinaI stood where I was, smiling benignly at my husband, the Mafia Don who looked amazed and furious alternately at having his terse command so blatantly ignored.Moving my hand to my peasant blouse, I slowly undid the top buttons, revealing the tops of my plump breasts.‘No,’ I breathed,’ I think I do not want to. That sounds like it is going to be a little…ummm…uncomfortable.’ And I gave him a big smile, unable to throw my head back and laugh as I saw the growing incredulity on his face.He roared,‘I SAID GET THE F*CK OVER HERE, WOMAN!”Shaking my head, I slowly undid another button, emboldened by his hot gaze. He could not tear his eyes away and I sighed languidly. I knew I was playing a dangerous game but I had not teased him for a long while.‘Ummm, it really does not sound very appealing…’ and after a tiny pause, I added softly,‘Making love to an Old man.’Deliberately, I turned my back to him and made to open the door that I had thoughtfully locked behind me.*That d
LucienHe watched as his wife checked his bandage, stroking his chest lovingly.*They had had a leisurely bath, where she soaped him and bathed him, as they lay in the large tub. It felt as though they had not been together for a million years, he thought as he felt the familiar lust shoot through him and he had reared up, his large manhood erect and ready to take her again. He had grasped her waist and pulled her to him, had forced her to her knees again, taking her doggie style as she knelt before him in the large bathtub, while he pounded her sore sex.He had bent to bite her nape as he exploded in her, making her cry out, her body arching while his large hands relentlessly plundered her soft breasts and clit, squeezing, pinching till she screamed deliriously. But he had been insatiable, and the sight of her wet, round curves had made him lose control.Her hair clung wetly to her face, and she smiled, shyly as his hot eyes devoured her shape within the water as she lay, panting, r
LucienHis eyes could not tear themselves off the graceful, curvaceous figure of his wife as she glided about, serving, smiling graciously as the guests made appreciative sounds, wolfing down the food. His eyes shifted to roam across the table. Beside him sat Schwartz, his golden head turned to look at Proserpina as he praised the chestnut soup lavishly. Beatrice, scurrying about with the soup tureen, immediately stopped to replenish his bowl. Proserpina laughed in protest,‘You know that there is a main course to follow, James!’Aiyana sat beside Schwartz, her hard black eyes darting around the table occasionally, watching, observing, and filing away information for later. The woman would never keep her FBI skills away, thought Lucien in exasperation.And of course, Danielle and Grace sat with Rachel and her friend, the Vietnamese woman who seemed to be enjoying the food too. Then there was the tiny blonde woman at the far end of the table who looked decidedly ill at ease: Melissa, t
LucienBut the next morning, he was confronted with the news that made him tear off to his office in the Club at once, with Schwartz in tow.Siek Toth had called.The monk had flown the coop. Along with his fiendish nephew.*Lucien had entrusted Toth with the task of finding Father Paval and Dusak, to eliminate them, once and forever. But the cunning monk had slipped out of the net.In a frenzy of rage, Lucien left his house immediately after getting the news. Proserpina looked pained as she studied him at the breakfast table. He ate his breakfast without stopping to relish the pancakes she had prepared. He saw the concern in her eyes as she came to his study while he was preparing to leave. Beston and Schwartz were with him but Proserpina requested them in her soft way,‘Could I have a minute with him?’The men left, Schwartz, looking worried as he gently touched her arm while leaving.‘What?’ barked Lucien, the lover of the previous day a stranger.Proserpina had seen him for too l
ProserpinaIt was only around seven in the evening.Lucien had called to say that he might be late. But he would bring Schwartz along for dinner, he had added. That was hardly a surprise. James Schwartz practically lived in our house, not that I minded. We had a room for him on the first floor that was always aired and ready for him to stay. Claude adored him and listened to him, sitting for hours, perched on his knee while Schwartz made goofy faces and entertained the kids.Rachel and her fiancée, Liam Ghiang had gone out to fetch some last-minute stuff. They were to be married in a day’s time and I was as excited as they were. Rachel had insisted that my children should be dressed up for the occasion and she had gone out to get beautiful clothes for them, for my littlest babies as well!As for me, I had decided to wear a dress that I had purchased a while ago, a pale lilac outfit that was simple and elegant. Ria had looked at it disapprovingly but I had wrapped my arm around her wai