Page 96 of Hush 3: Hidden Family

Michael

If Misha Krupin decides he doesn’t want his own family’s blood on his hands, I’ll be happy to erase them all before we head backto America. I’d return to do the job if I had to. What they have done is unforgivable.

When Uri asked for me and Sim to join him and Val on this trip, I did so without question. Once I found out what we were needed here for, my blood began to boil. I was more than happy to be here to help.

Once again, I learned firsthand that Sim and I are a well-oiled machine together. We entered that hotel and cleared it as if we were breathing one breath. I knew then we were made to do this life together.

However, when Sim said she wanted to have a family, I began to think about how much I wanted that too. There is a lot of work I will need to do to make sure my children never have a life like the one I did. I’m ready for that.

“What are you thinking about?” Sim yawns.

“You really have never driven a car?” I say, not wanting to tell her all the thoughts I’m having about murdering people and starting a family.

Two things that shouldn’t be thought of in the same cycle of thoughts. We’ve just finished making love for hours. I want to keep the serene vibe we have going.

“No, Michael. I haven’t. You have provided me with a driver since I was fourteen. Adriano has never allowed me to go anywhere alone. I’ve never had the opportunity to learn to drive, although I would love to.”

I begin to work my jaw. Adriano hasn’t returned to Italy. He has been in our home working as one of the family guards. I haven’t told Uri I want him sent back yet.

Symphony seems to be attached to him. While I don’t like it, I am grateful to him for being there for her. I want to send him away without her being pissed off at me. I just haven’t figured out how yet.

“We will have to change that. I will give you your first lessons when we return home,” I murmur and kiss the top of her head.

“Thank you. I am most excited to go home now.”

I chuckle. “The company will begin rehearsals soon, won’t it?”

“Yes, I’m excited to start with them. New York has some of the best companies. I didn’t think I would make one.”

“I knew you would. They would have to be crazy not to extend an invitation to you.”

She releases a sweet giggle. “You do know that I am aware that you and your friends pulled strings.”

I roll her onto her back and begin to kiss my way down her body. She is right. LaSalle called in a few favors for her to get an audition, but her name spoke for itself. She earned the job.

“I have no idea what you mean,” I croon against her silky-smooth skin as I make my way down to her sweet pussy.

“Yes, you do,” she pants as I settle between her legs.

“No, baby. I don’t.”

I begin to feast on her and all else is forgotten as she begins to ride my face. I devour her until she comes in my mouth and then I take her body once more. We get lost in each other until she’s fast asleep in my arms and I’m lost in my thoughts again.

***

“Hello,”I whisper into the phone as I leave from the bedroom where Sim is fast asleep.

“Hey, Michael. How are you?”

“Julissa?”

“Yes, why do you sound so surprised?” she snickers.

“I wasn’t sure I’d hear from you again after our last conversation.”

“I’m sorry about that. I wanted to check in and see how you are doing.”

“I’m fine. I’m great actually. Everything has changed.”

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