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“Okay, okay,” Roman replied lifting his hands as if I was pointing a gun at him. “I get it, Irina is everything now.”

I smiled as I thought back to when we were kids, and he always played the robber. He used to do the same thing when I caught him. Roman returned my smile and I suspected he was thinking the same thing.

“She’s not, well, not quite everything. But keeping her safe is a priority for me.” I breathed out, thinking of her in the room upstairs.

“Right,” Roman said. “Ashan and Luder will be updating you daily on any developments here in Miami, and as soon as the purchase of the house goes through, you can join us.”

“Before we return, this Caleb must be neutralized. I don’t want her to fear for her life every time she wants to leave the house.” I added.

“Agreed,” Roman said glancing at Ashan and Luder.

“We will do our best, Sergei, and keep you in the loop.” They replied.

I nodded in agreement before we all said our goodbyes. Closing the call, my mind went back to Irina, and I rose wondering if she was sleeping yet. I would give her some time to adjust before getting too serious. After all, she had just gone through a terrible ordeal.

Even though I felt a strong pull to be with her, I would keep myself in line. I didn’t intend to scare her away; I wanted her to stay because she wanted to. I didn’t want her to feel she had no other option. Getting rid of Caleb would ensure she could make her own choices.

Pouring another drink my eyes drifted to the gun still lying on the table behind the laptop. I picked it up and smiled as it felt like an old friend. It almost felt like it was a part of me. A part I had missed my entire life. Deciding I wouldn’t need it right now, I opened my safe and placed it inside.

Staring at it I knew things were changing, and life as I knew it was no longer an option. Wiping the sweat suddenly forming on my brow I realized I had to make peace with the change if I was going to succeed at my new goals.

Closing the safe, I turned the knob listening as the locks fell into place. I took a deep breath and turned to the door.

Leaving my office, I quickly walked through the house to ensure all the doors and windows were locked. Once I was sure everything was secure, I headed to her room.

I softly opened the door and peeked inside. Irina was lying on the double bed, holding onto one of the pillows. I quietly walked over and stared down at the magnificent woman lying there. Her curves were one of the things that caught my eye that very first night I saw her.

She was perfectly sculpted with a small middle, large breasts, and hips that were undeniable. My heart fluttered as I stood, no other woman in the world could ever be so utterly gorgeous.

I noticed her eyes were moving behind closed lids and her fists were clenched. I wondered if she was having a nightmare. I leaned over and gently pushed her hair back from her face. She flinched in her sleep, and I felt my heart aching for her. She had not changed yet and the dress they put her in was quite revealing.

I dried my hands on my pants as I stood watching her. My cock was stiffening just at the sight of her. Filling with desire, I couldn’t help but join her on the bed. The feeling she stirred in me was more than just desire. Yes, I wanted her, but I wanted all of her.

Gently, I placed my arm around her wanting to hold on and keep her safe. Irina stirred and shifted backward cuddling into me. I felt my heartbeat picking up as her warmth pressed against my chest. She filled me with a strong sense of love and comfort.

My blood rushed through my veins pumping into my now stiffened dick. My body was acting of its own accord, and I could not prevent the way it responded to her.

I wasn’t tired but needed to be close to her. I held her for quite some time before deciding to take a shower before she woke up. So many things happened in such a short period thatI didn’t even get time to change myself. Carefully, I pulled the pillow back into her arms as I rose. I also added one behind her to simulate my presence.

Glancing down at her, I noticed her sleep appeared to be calmer than on the plane. Her hands had also relaxed, and I hoped that she might feel safer by being here. Weighing my options, I wondered if I should just use this bathroom as I didn’t want to leave her alone.

Although all my clothes were in my room, I didn’t want to go to get them. She may wake up if I leave and be scared or unsure of where she is. For a moment I just stood, unsure of what I wanted to do.

Irina stirred again as I started toward the door. I froze and watched her. Maybe I should wait until she was up, I told myself. But what if she wanted some privacy, what if she preferred to be alone? I considered the fact that she may not feel the need to be together as I did.

Yet, I knew she wanted safety. But what if she didn’t know where she was? Would she try to run, scream, or hurt herself? We still weren’t sure what drugs they gave her. I surely didn’t know the after-effects they could have.

Standing there in the middle of the room, I knew I had to make a decision. I thought I could always draw her a bath after she woke and then take a shower. I contemplated this for a moment before making up my mind. I walked back to her side. She seemed at peace.

Leaning over I gently kissed her forehead before I walked into the bathroom. I opened the shower and started undressing. “What am I thinking?” I asked my reflection as I looked in the mirror.

“Well, you want to keep her safe, don’t you?” I asked myself and nodded in agreement. “She will understand,” I told myself before entering the shower.

I left the shower door halfway open so I could hear if she woke up.

Chapter 14 - Irina

I sat up, startled out of my dreams as the sound of running water entered my mind. Looking around the room, I saw the bathroom door was open. I breathed in deeply as my body relaxed, realizing I was on a soft bed and remembering Sergei’s face.

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