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There was a knock on the door and Mike’s hand went directly for his gun. Flynn never came here, and he didn’t expect anyone. Although after the last time when he’d transformed and kicked a bunch of asses out of the blue And on top of it his boss had called at five am to warn him about his …adventures, Mike thought twice about the potential visitors he might have and open the door to whoever.
Not that anyone visited, besides one single person. And that was Jesse.
After the last time he avoided him like fire, though, so Mike was alert, not sure who it was, waiting for him outside.
Soon to be inside.
He listened for any sound and stepped carefully towar
*stares in French Mon Dieu, Mike....
Paris The flight was pretty short and before Mke had got the chance to settle in his seat, it was time to get off the private jet. He hadn't seen Killian for the entire time of the short flight, as he was sitting on the other end of the plane, talking to someone Mike hadn’t seen before. Obviously Killian really was going to Paris for work, and wasn’t really planning on spending time distracting himself, and was using all the time he had on his hands to negotiate. “It’s for work, “Mike told himself, “Just for work, what were you thinking… “ They got off and Mike looked around the small, private airport. They didn’t pass
*** Mike began working for the Bureau way before reaching the age of which agents usually joined. One of the reasons might have been that he had practically grown up with the agency- his dad was one of the CIA’s top agents, his grandpa had dedicated most years of his life to the detective profession, he had an uncle at the force, a cousin who was a private detective, and so on, and so on . Another reason for his early joining might have been that as a wolf, Mike was hundreds of times better than most humans, not even considering the average male. He’d caught his first criminal at the age of twenty one, a year later he’d solved a case the Bureau had been investigating for two years. Mike was the CIA's best young, promisi
Mike checked himself once again in the mirror. He looked completely out of place, as usual. “Nothing new,” he muttered as he picked up the tie and tried to make something out of it. When he didn’t succeed, he dropped the silky cloth on the bed and decided to go without it. His black suit was fancy enough as it was, and besides, he was a bodyguard, no one would notice what he was wearing either way, as long as it was in dark colors. His room was spacious enough, even though it was the second bedroom of the suite. For one thing it was waaaay bigger than the one he had back in London, or the US. There was one common thing between all the room
Killian left with the older man, soMike walked around the place, greeting people who were dressed in some of the expensive clothes that existed not only in Europe, but also in the world.He was already beginning to think that everyone here was overly educated on fashion, but the strange thing was he wasn’t beginning to feel inadequate.They just fit the place perfectly.Mike was listening to where Killian was, and even though he was way less alert than he normally was, he could tell his boss was nearby.It didn’t feel like he was working, it also didn’t feel like all the other galas at Richard’s place.A waiter passed by
Mike saw him, standing there, and all the lights were off, the only light was coming from the building outside. They were probably reflecting in Kilian’s dark eyes as well, but Mike could not see it, because Killian was keeping his back turned to him and all Mike could see was the dark silhouette of his mate. And Killian was standing in the dark room, unmoving. The million pieces of glass were lying shattered at his feet and Mike caught the scent of the blood. ‘He is fine” his wilf whispered, “he is fine, it’s just a scratch, he is fine…” The voice was echoing in his head, but Mike was walking towards Killian, unthinking and unseeing anything.
The sun was trying to penetrate through the thick, expensive curtains, hanging richly all the way down the french windows, touching the carpeted floor.The warmth was spreading all through his face, then it was moving lazily down his limbs.Mike exhaled slowly, trying to make himself open his eyes and remind his brain that it was a day already. Quite a bright one at that.Then his brain finally managed to pierce through the haze of the sleep and help him realize that in fact, he was Way too comfortable when his wolf stirred and he knew he was surrounded by the scent of his mate.Mike’s eyes snapped open and he sprang instantly to a sitting position . Killian’s scent.Mike took a
****Mike’s grip was still strong, but firm. He held Killian there, not letting him go and the proximity was sending strong longing all down Mike’s body, It was as if electricity was passing all through him, coming from Killian and spreading inside Mike.“It’s the bond. “the wolf whispered, quietly and assuredly in his mind and Mike didn’t try to argue or think it over too much.He just stood there, Killian looking right in his eyes.“Well? “ Killian asked, “Which part exactly from last night were you serious about?”“Everything. “Killian paused
“Then what is it?’ Killian’s eyes were piercing right through him, the question and tension burning strong between them, “ Are you in love with me or something?” Killian was looking up at him, waiting. Mike dropped his hand from where it was still holding Killian firmly. His mind was filled with all the things he wished to say, and even more filled with those he couldn’t say. At some point he felt like his head was overflowing, that he began speaking, then stopped himself. He couldn’t tell Killian who he was. He couldn’t tell why he was doing what he was doing, where he actually came from, what he had done before, none of it. In general, he couldn’t tell Killian absolutely anything that wasn’t a lie.
Mike stared at the screen. But he didn’t spend too much time doing so, because the moment he realized what had just happened, he threw the phone away, not caring where it landed, and looked out of the window. Killian was actually downstairs, looking up at his room, smoking. He. was. there. Mike rested his elbows in the window rail and Killian looked up. His wolf jumped inside him, shouting all kinds of things, but Mike ignored it, because his mind was going crazy just fine on its own without the wolf. Killian was a dark figure in the middle of the road, just one of the many figures among the others passing by, despite the late hour, at the same time so different from them. Mike’s neighborhood was one of the worst, run down buildings and all kinds of scums and gangs were hanging in around there. Although the most dangerous ones out there were probably him and Killian . Killian was watching him, and Mike smiled at him. He pushed away from the window and grabbed his jack
“Right, “Garrey said, “now that we are all here, we will brief you on the latest changes, and if you have any questions, ask Clifford, he will give you the details on the weapon exchange and…” And Garrey began. He kept talking, the other guys were talking as well. Instructions, money, bullets…something about cases with jewels, something about… whatever. Mike’s head was somewhere else. At least it was still in the same room. His eyes and mind were fixed on his mate. Killian made a step, then another. He came to stand behind Garrey. His hair was wet at the tips which meant he’d probably taken a shower just now. Killian’s shirt smelled like expensive detergent and whatever the maids were doing the laundry with. He’d had coffee just before he came here. Maybe more than one coffee, in fact, judging by the way the sweet scent still clung to him… Mike followed the darker lines of the tiny shades under Killian’s eyes and he assumed Killian hadn’t slept much either. Then Kil
The phone kept ringing. It was probably ringing for the 15th time and until Mike eventually gave up trying to ignore it . He got up to pick it up. “Jesse, what’s up?” “Mike!!” “Yes?” “Are you crazy! I’ve been trying to call you since last night, what the Hell Happened?” “I just…” Mike searched the room for cigarettes. It was dark, and he had pulled the shabby curtains down. His head was pounding. His wolf was bitter too. They had arrived yesterday, and Killian and him hadn’t exchanged more than a few words, just like he’d expected during the flight. Then he’d driven Killian to the manor and he was back to his place. And he hadn’t slept since. Mike didn’t find his cigarettes,since he was anyway supposed to Not have them, but then his eyes landed on the two empty packs from last night, discarded on the table. He groaned. “Mike! Are. You. There??” “Yeah, yeah, I’m here. “ “So??” “So I tried to catch a quick nap before tonight, Garrey mentioned there will be somet
Michael wished he could say he wasn't thinking. Or that it had been his wolf dictating his actions and moving his body towards Killian’s. But he couldn’t. It was him and he had done it with the clear mind he was making a mistake. Maybe the biggest one he’d made so far. Or ever. Well, at least it was going to be his last. Because the mistakes we made with the clear mind they were a mistake were the most dangerous ones. He still did it. Mike’s hand cupped Killian’s head and he leaned in. He was taller, but he bent over Killian slowly, giving his mate time to do something, to stop him, or anything that showed he didn’t want this. When that didn’t happen, Mike closed the little distance they had between them. And he was kissing Killian. His lips touched Killian's only briefly. Everything in Mike woke up, all his nerves, all his senses were awake and it felt like someone had stripped his skin off and it was just his nerves, the real him, unprotected by flesh and skin ou
They reached the hotel much faster than Mike wanted to. They got out of the taxi, wished the driver a good night and headed towards the entrance, Mike walking a few feet behind Killian. As usual, the polite receptionist greeted them, then one of the bell boys came and asked about their check out time tomorrow. Killian and the staff exchanged a few greetings and niceties in French, neither of which Mike understood and they headed up. Everything was as per the usual, compared to the last few days they had spent here. Only, there was a small exception. And that was- Mike had almost kissed Killian, and not only had he done it, it had been outside. They got on the elevator, neither of them still not speaking. The bell boy pressed the desired floor, a few people got on with them, then they got off. There was more wishing of good nights and goodbyes until Killian and Mike headed towards their room. Everyone was so nice, and bubbly, while Mike simply wanted to get away from
“When you go there, wait for Francisco to get out of the VIP room, don’t do anything before that. “ “Right. “ “He is going to have his bodyguards in the VIP, got it? So wait for him to go to the bathroom or if he doesn’t, have one of the girls distract him and take him to the Red Room. ”“Yes, Sir. “ “Good. Don’t do it there. And I don’t want any more involvement from the Italians. That was enough trouble for now. “ Garrey looked between all of them. “Okay? “ “Yes.” “Yes, clear, Garrey. “ They all nodded. It was a pretty simple task. The words were pounding in his head, and it wasn’t only because he hadn’t blinked any sleep at all, unable to close his eyes for more than five minute. His wolf had tried to rip his flesh in pieces every two hours, and that hadn’t helped either. They were in Garrey's office, and they were given the new orders for the next task. And since Mike hadn’t come back yet, Jesse had to stay here all the time and listen to whatever details they were giv
Gean and Mike went out of the building together half an hour later, after they’d finished their discussion. Killian was leaning against the car, smoking. He looked somehow troubled, and Mike wanted to take him in his arms. Perhaps he had been worried about Gean’s decision, and it was ridiculous of Mike to think Killian might have been worried for him, but nevertheless Mike’s hands were shaking with the need to tell him that Gean had agreed, then grab him and kiss him deeply. But he couldn’t. So he kept walking. The moment they showed up, Killian stubbed his cigarette out, and nodded. “Hey, Gean. “ “Killian. “ They still shook hands, because as it had become clear earlier and when Mike and Gean were still inside, Mike had assured Gean Killian knew nothing about it. The two exchanged a few words and Gean shared his decision to help Killian. Killian looked at him, surprised, but didn’t ask anything. They spoke the way they usually did, as if nothing had happened and as
Killian was eyeing him, the surprise was written all over his handsome face. He was simply surprised. “I told you to trust me. “ Michael said , and it was with all the content. He was merely trying to conceal the smirk from showing on his face. Killian shook his head, but smiled too. They were standing opposite each other right in front of the place where Michael and Gean had met and finished the discussion just a few minutes ago. Just as promised, Killian had not interrupted them, or asked what they were doing or going to talk about. Killian had taken Mike to where Gean’s most business meetings and discussions were happening.
Edward wiped his hands and took a wet towel, coming out of the bathroom.“I know it may sound weird, but I was thinking that maybe we could…”He hesitated, but then he decided he could just go for it.Edward came into the room to see the bed he’d left Jesse only a few seconds ago was empty, the wind blowing inside the room and playing with the curtain, because the huge window was left open.****“You should totally be freaking out.“Jesse was running through the dark forest, stepping on all kinds of twigs and rocks. He was still far from the city, but at least he’d manage