All Chapters of Grooming Our Love: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

MICHAEL"I don't know how to thank you, really."Pierce approached me as we arrived at the house, while Natasha and Olga headed straight upstairs."Can I borrow some of your time? It's about Quintus," he said."Sure," I muttered and led the way up to my office. "I asked a friend for help, and he said he could provide more details about Quintus if I wanted.""No, I'm not going to ask anything private about him anymore," he dismissed the topic.We entered my office, and Pierce looked around, checking the furnishings and design.I offered him a chair and walked to the table to pour drinks for us.He groaned as he sat down comfortably."You have good taste," he commented. "This mahogany desk is superb, son."I chuckled and agreed. "I like to think of every place I own as a person, and I have to dress them nicely," I replied, handing him the drink and sitting adjacent to him."Thank you," he mumbled, staring at the drink for a moment. "I just want to talk in private. I hope you don't mind.

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

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

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

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.