The joy didn’t last very long as my protective side started setting off alarms. There was a war raging within me. I wantedher to be happy, but I also wanted to lock her away from the world and keep her safe. “Our work is dangerous sugar, and you are pregnant. Have you considered the consequences? I said in as calm a tone as I could muster.

I noticed a slight frown forming on her pretty face as she thought. Shifting on my feet, I tried to calm the rampant emotions running wild within. My feelings and instincts were in great conflict. As I waited for her to respond, my mind kept throwing me with images of her getting hurt.

There was nothing I wanted more in that moment than to lock her up. Yet, I knew she would hate me if I did. It felt like my mind was going to explode. I had to do or say something. Lowering my gaze, I focused on the floor, hoping she would see the anger I was concealing.

Dahlia took my face in her soft hands. She lifted it so she could look into my eyes. She spoke in her silky, soft tone. “I wouldn’t do anything dangerous. Not while pregnant.” She paused for a moment before continuing. “Even after the babies come, I will most likely never get into a conflict situation. You know my work can be done away from the actual dangers of the job. Just like the one we did.”

“Babies?” I spat at her. “What do you mean babies?”

Dahlia grinned then glanced down as she spoke. “I had another doctor’s visit. Apparently, we’re having twins.”

Considering this, I felt the war inside calming a little. I was overwhelmed with joy. Pulling her closer, I hugged her and kissed her cheek. “Dahlia,” I said in a raspy tone. “I don’t know what I’ll do if anything happens to you. You have become a big part of my life, and I think I’m falling.”

Her face lit up like the Fourth of July fireworks show. She kissed me hard. She licked my lips as she spoke into my mouth. “I think I love you too.”

Swinging her sideways, I held tight as I lowered her upper body, staring into her eyes. “Sugar, you are something,” I breathed out before kissing her tenderly. I was sure it was the softest kiss we ever shared, but it was magical.

Pulling her back up, I hugged her as I whispered into her ear. “Okay, let’s give it a try. I will speak to the others. You will work from here and in the van, nothing more. But if anything goes wrong, it is over.”

Dahlia nodded profusely as I let go. She was beaming as she turned and headed back to the table. My heart felt whole seeing her so happy, and I knew I made the right choice.

After our last cup, we went upstairs and took a relaxing bath. Dahlia sat before leaning against my chest, drawing hearts on my thighs in the bubbles. I felt calm and at peace.

Laying in bed, I held her tight as we fell asleep.

Chapter 21 - Dahlia

The Morozov family hired us to repossess a family heirloom that had gone missing. They suspected one of their workers but had no proof. We found out it was actually a friend of one of their workers. He was working for another Bratva, and we had to infiltrate.

I ran the analysis and directed our operations from the van. I led the men in, straight to the package, and back out without being noticed. It was phenomenal.

“That was so awesome! When do we get to do that again?” I asked, jumping up and down in my seat. I was stoked. The job went off without a hitch.

“Calm down, sugar,” Konstantin replied, laughing. “We will get other jobs you can assist with. Just give it time.”

Glancing around, I noticed we were driving up a mountain. Konstantin pulled into an open space on one of the cliffs and parked the car sideways. “What are we doing here?” I asked, a bit confused. The view was stunning, but I thought we were going to celebrate.

“We are celebrating your first successful job, sugar,” he said as he got out of the car. Konstantin opened my door and led me around to his side. I noticed the pillow on the seat as he opened the backdoor on his side of the car. “Sit here. I’m just going to get something from the trunk.”

I sat down and stared at the view as I waited. The sky was clear and appeared bluer than usual. The sun shone down hot. As it hit the buildings and trees, everything appeared to glitter. I felt like I was living a dream and didn’t even notice Konstantin returning. As he touched my leg, I jumped.

“Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you,” he said softly, holding up a bottle and two glasses.

“You know I can’t drink with the pregnancy,” I said as he handed me the glasses.

“I know,” he smiled. “It’s non-alcoholic champagne.” Holding out the glasses, he filled them both. Taking one, he lowered himself and sat between my feet against the car.

“The thrill and excitement of the job was such a rush,” I said as we sat staring at the beautiful world. “I could really see myself doing this full-time.” As I spoke, I noticed the pitch of my voice rising.

Placing my hand over his shoulder, I continued to mumble on about how amazing the job was. Konstantin took my hand, kissed it, and smiled at me over his shoulder. He got on his haunches and turned toward me, kissing me passionately. I immediately fell quiet. It was so unexpected but nice.

Staring into his eyes, I placed my hands in his hair at the base of his head. Shifting forward on the seat, I kissed him back with force. Konstantin pulled the pillow out from under me and lowered me on the back seat.

Konstantin hovered above me holding himself up with his hands on the front seat and back seat. As my belly grew, so did the space between us. Even so, he made sure I always felt his presence. It always felt as if we were up close. He kissed my cheeks, forehead, and neck before shifting back out.

Standing next to the car, he pulled my panties off and pushed my dress up. A hot breeze blew in through the open door, prickling my exposed pussy. After taking off his clothes, he lifted my ass and placed the pillow under it. This raised my pussy and opened my legs a bit more.

Glancing down, I saw him pouring some of his champagne over my pussy. The coolness made my stomach turn, and I gasped. “Oh, baby,” I breathed out, feeling my senses tingling. Bending forward, he placed his head between my legs and licked my pussy. My body shook lightly as I was already burning for him.