EsmereldaMy thoughts are reeling, my heart is pounding, and I am pretty sure the babies just started playing soccer in my belly. But I am not sure which emotion is ruling. Jaxson has just told his brother that we are getting married. Like soon? Like now? Like right this minute?Then Malachi has just told him that they have a problem, and I have a feeling it has nothing to do with the company we are currently standing the building, in his CEO office too. And my thoughts are swirling in my head.I know we have a connection; I mean the man just made love to me and claimed his heart. But marriage, does he really think we are ready for that. Can't we take a second, not even a second a couple minutes and breath. Shit I am still in the middle of a divorce, surely, he remembers that right?And then, the next thought that crosses my mind. Is, does he mean it? Did he mean to say that or was it just in the heat of the moment? Maybe it was just because Malachi walked in. Maybe it was a cover for
JaxsonHow do I even begin to explain to her what the hell it is I am doing? Why am I even explaining it to her? I plan on keeping her and making her the queen of my empire, both the one in the light and in the shadows, but I can't chain her to my bed and force her to stay if she doesn't want too. Or wait. The image of her chained to me bed looks rather appealing in my mind. I must show my thoughts because Esmerelda ask. "What are you smirking about?" I look at her concerned face and the image disappears I push her sex crazed hair from her face and tuck it behind her ear. "Noting gypsy, just a random thought." That's the mild way to put it anyway. My explanation doesn't seem to calm her mind though any as she bites her lip in a way, I don't find sexy, no this is in an uncertain way, and I can't have that. No I want her to always find certainty in me. "I was thinking about how to explain this all to you. How do I tell you about all the things I have been doing over the last decade?" I
Esmerelda After the morning we had. The week we have had. All the emotional rollercoasters, the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and the sex. So much sex. We had a meeting in an hour, and we are not prepared. But the look on his face was worth it.As he sits in his chair looking all kinds of dejected, I can't help the giggle that escapes. He raises his eyebrow. But I don't care. It's cute, he is cute. Like a grumpy bear. Yes, he is the father of my children. Yes, he is the king of the underworld, and a millionaire by day. But right now, he is just a cute guy."We need to get ready for the meeting. You have ten minutes. Then we have to be down there.""I can do a lot in ten minutes." He says, and his face turns back to the predator from earlier. I swallow the lump in my throat, but I can't back down. We have work to do, and we can't sit in his office fucking all day. Much as I would love too."Not enough. You have a meeting." I say, my voice wavering."Gypsy," his voice is a growl.
JaxsonI know I didn't just hear what I think I did. I was only playing with her when I said what I did. But seeing her reaction, having her back away from me in fear? That is something I never ever want to have happen again; I would never hurt her. Well, at least not in a way that wouldn't bring more pleasure or in a way she didn't want. And now she tells me she told someone no and they didn't stop? I will have more blood on my hands, only this time in her name. "Jax, its fine. Really. It was a long time ago." She says and tries to back away. But I don't let her."It's not fine, Esme." I can feel the tension building. Not at her, no she doesn't deserve that. She isn't the one I want to hit."He was my husband.""So, what?""It was his right." She says like that is in fact, a fact. That just because she was married he had the right to her body whenever he wanted against her own wished, her own need and wants. "No." I take a deep breath and pull her back in. Holding her tight. "No. T
Esmerelda As Jaxson and Micheal leave the room, the rest of the guys, all six of them, start talking. And I can't help but feel awkward. This was supposed to be a business meeting, and I was not expecting the guys to start talking about their personal lives. Or rather their love lives.I listen in horror as they go back and forth, talking about the different women they have hooked up with and their different kinks. At least that's what I am assuming are their kinks. The things they say are not the normal."Yeah, she was a screamer. She liked the rope.""You can't go wrong with a blindfold. They don't know what's coming next. That makes them all the wetter.""I'm telling you, the nipple clamps, you can't go wrong with the nipple clamps. The harder the better.""What about the butt plugs? The way their hole just opens up for you, its heaven."The more they talk the more I feel like I'm going to throw up. This isn't something you discuss at the workplace. Not something you discuss in pu
JaxsonWhen I heard what those men were saying with Esmerelda in the room I was furious, even more than I was when I hung up the phone. But when I heard them asking her before I could hang up the intercom? That was a new level. I haven't had time to ask her about her kinks, and to hear how upset she was when they kept asking? Yeah needless to say they won't have jobs for much longer. I give no fucks that means replacing half of my board. They can fuck off, and they will if they ever want to work again."Jax?" Her soft voice brings me out of my thoughts and back to the woman in front of me, and the fact she asked me a question. One I am not sure I should answer after what she just went through and the way she reacted. But I don't want to lie to her. Maybe I can get her clarify what she is asking while I figure out what to say."What's that, gypsy?""Do you like any of the things they were talking about?" She mumbles and turns her head away."I can't hear you." I am teasing her, and I h
Esmerelda Dead. That what I swear I hear Malachi say but that can't be right. Can it? I look up at Jaxson to see his reaction. His face is stone still. Almost like he isn't affected at all by what his brother just said. I look back at Malachi and then back to Jaxson. The panic starts to rise in me, what have I got myself into. Jaxson seem to realize I am close to losing it because he slides his hand to my thigh giving it a small squeeze. "What happened exactly Malachi?" He asks still as calm as ever."Well, the guys that were supposed to be bring the new shipment and all his guys, were found dead. But no sign of the guy who did it. Not even a fucking hair. Like it was a ghost and or they just dropped dead.""Fuck." Jaxson says and his grip tightens. "What do you mean they just dropped dead?""You heard me. They were fine and then, suddenly they were all gone. Dead.""That's not possible.""That's what I said. But the guy who was watched the cameras said they were just standing there
EsmereldaI am so shocked at all I can do is stare at him. That is until he chuckles at me. Then all the fire of my red hair comes out to play. "Excuse me?" I ask giving him time to correct his statement."You are home Gypsy." He tried to lean forward and give me a kiss, but I lean back and give him a look. One I don't usually give many people, especially the man I'm with. I mean I think we are a thing, kind would need to be if he plans on me standing here. With one eyebrow raised I ask."So, you are keeping me prisoner here. In your house?""No, I told you no one was taking you anywhere." He looks a little less sure of himself."So, what is this then, a kidnapping?" I cross my arms and nod my head a little looking around the house. Jaxson stumbles over his next words, so at odd of who he truly is. I can't help the smirk on my face."Well, no not a kidnapping, but maybe more a surprise.""A surprise." I say showing nothing that would make him think this is okay."Yes, a surprise.""Oh
JaxsonTwo weeks. It's been two weeks since the accident. We are no closer to finding her then we were the day she was take. And I am no better for it. Simply put I'm a mess. I forgot what sleep is. I don't think I have showered unless someone drug me in there and forced me to shower. I have put all my time into finding out who the hell took my Gypsy. Waiting by the phone for a call, yet none has come. I'm starting to worry none will."Jaxson. You can't keep doing this to yourself." Nico says as he enters the dining room."Not now, Nico.""Yes, now.""No, just leave.""Listen, brother, I understand you are going through a lot right now. But you can't keep doing this. You have a business to run.""I don't care about the fucking business." It's true right now I could truly give a fuck about the company can burn to the ground for all I care."Well, you should.""Nico.""No, listen. I know you want her back, we all do, but you can't do it if you don't take care of yourself.""He is right,
EsmereldaThe doctor comes in and tells me what I already knew. That the twins are still fine. By the time he got here my main concern was answered by the flutters of them moving. He then gives me something for my head, which has started to pound. He also gives me a cream for the bruising on my face and neck. When the guy first put the gag in, it hurt. But now, when I rub the cream over the area, it doesn't hurt, and it makes the redness go down.When the doctor leaves, the boss is there waiting for him. The doctor and the boss exchange words, and the doctor hands him a few bottles, then leaves. The boss doesn't come back into the room after the doctor leaves. So I take time to look around. Its set up like some kind of mother-in-law suite. The room I am in looks like the living room and the kitchen. Behind the first door I find I see a small bathroom with a standing shower. The next door a closet, and the last is a bedroom with a full size bed covered in what looks like a think down c
JaxsonA groan rips from my throat. I have the worst headache and I am cold. Really cold. What the fuck happened? I try to open my eyes, but it hurts too much. The light is blinding and all it does is make the pain worse."Mr. Cancade. Mr. Cancade. Can you hear me?" I try to talk, but nothing comes out. My throat is so dry."Shhhh, it's okay." A woman's voice says, but it's not my woman's voice. "What...the...fuck...""You were in an accident.""Gypsy." I croak."Who?" The woman says."Where...is...my...wife.""Um, she is, well, we are trying to find her." What? I must have heard that wrong."She...""We know who you are talking about, but right now, we don't know where she is. Your driver said she was in the car. But we didn't see her.""How...""It's a long story." Long story? What the hell is a long story?"How..." I try again."It will all be explained once you are feeling better." Why does she keep interrupting me?"My wife.""Let's just get you healthy, and we will tell you eve
EsmereldaJaxson is telling me the guys are back and are fine, and all I can think is how amazing it will be to have everyone together. The last time I saw them they were leaving for their trip, and they were all excited. Well, Paully wasn't exactly excited, but he was glad to have something to do. He hates sitting around waiting, which is all we have been doing. Waiting on the man in the shadows, or the guy who took me to show their face. Well they actually knew there was a chance he was out there, I only had to wait till my dreams to see him again.I was so upset when the guys left. They have all become like my family. Like having brothers, I never had before. Jaxson is right, they did call everyday wanting an update. But I have still really missed them.I know what is about to happen when I see the head light appear behind Jaxson's head but there is no way for me to warn him, I can't it happens to fast even if it feels like it's happening in slow motion. By the time it takes to ope
JaxsonSix weeks laterWe are all gathered in the dining room. It is the first time we are having a family meal. After Esmerelda woke up from the hospital, I have kept her close. After we questioned the men who we took from there that night, we got to other information for who their boss was. They actually seemed to not know. I can't see why they would be so loyal to a man they have only worked for, for only a short time. All anyone could say was they were approached a few weeks ago and promised when he took back over the city, they would want for nothing. No they are rotting in an underground dungeonThat is the thing that has me stuck, whoever the hell this man is he said when he took the city back, meaning he had it at one point. That narrows it down on who it could be, but it doesn't give me a single man. But what the soldiers did say is he has been in hiding since the take over.We still have a few men out there, but most of them are on their way back. We are getting closer. I fe
The Boss*The night of the rescue*That did not go as planned. It was sheer dumb luck I wasn't there when Jaxson stormed in, and pure foresight on my part for never giving out my name. I don't know if anyone was taken alive, but even if they were they will never be able to share a name with him or his men. The problem now is that I lost all of my guys. I have no one left in the city, and I have a feeling that he knows the real reason why I took her. It wasn't just to get his attention. No, I have someone else pulling my strings. Someone who should be calling any minute and I am dreading this call. There is no way he didn't hear about it. The only good thing is that he doesn't have a location for me. So, that is one small victory.When my phone rings and his name pops up, I want to throw the phone across the room."Sir.""So, what the hell is the meaning of all of this.""Meaning, sir?""Do not play coy with me. I saw the report on the news. And she was taken to the hospital?" That is
JaxsonAll I can do it stare at her in confusion. What the actual fuck is she talking about? Cheating? And what the hell is she talking about a whore. She is the farthest thing from it."Gypsy, sweetheart. What the hell are you talking about?" She looks at me her face covered in tears and snot. She has never looked more beautiful."He used my mouth, and I just let him. He was going to do more. I would have let him, but his boss came and stopped him." The rage in me boils up but I try to keep a calm exterior his death was far too quick."You don't have to worry about him anymore." I say while processing the rest of what she said. I'm not sure how she thinks that was cheating when it was pure survival for her and our babies. I have unfortunately seen men like him, all dead now, but they would have got what they wanted with or without her corporation."What? Why not?""Because he is dead. We found you. We took care of everyone." I cup her cheeks. "You never have to worry about anyone tou
EsmereldaBeepBeepBeepBeepMy heart is beating, and that's a good sign. My head hurts, and my whole-body is sore, but it's not the worst pain I have ever felt. What is the worst is not knowing if my babies are okay. I haven't opened my eyes yet, too scared of what I will see."I think she is waking up." A small voice whispers. One I don't know."Baby, can you hear me?" I recognize that voice."Jaxson?" My throat feels dry and scratchy."Hey." He whispers. I open my eyes, and the first thing I see is his tear stained face."Jaxson." I try to move towards him, but it hurts. "The babies.""They are fine. Shhhh. They are fine.""How can you know?""Well, you have been out a few days. They did an ultrasound, and the doctor did a test. The twins are fine.""A few days?""Yeah, baby. A few days. You have been out for a while. Your leg was pretty bad, and you had an infection. You have been in and out for a few days.""Where are we?""Home. Well my home. Frankie has been a live wire." He b
JaxsonTwo hours ago.I am sitting in my living room waiting on word about Esmerelda. We have had men on the ground scouring the city. Everywhere and have come up with nothing. Malachi has taken my phone. After my last conversation with the unknown caller, it went crazy."Who the fuck was that?""Not sure. But we will find out.""How did he get this number? How did he know where I was?""Boss, I have a feeling that is the least of our problems.""You're fucking right. We need to find her.""I know.""So why the hell are we standing here!" I start walking to the door, grabbing my jacket, and keys."What are you doing?""I am finding her.""You are going to go look.""Yes.""No, boss. You are going to stay here.""Like hell, Malachi. This is my fault.""No, it's not. If anything, it's mine. I should have found this fucker way before he got to her.""We can't sit here and play the blame game. We need to find her." There is knock at the door. "Enter." I say still trying to think of somet