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“I know, it’s all Alexie’s fault he didn't share the instructions with the rest of us otherwise, we would have made sure to use the code word… Dragon, it seems.” My tone is a little annoyed as I stare down Alexie, who is keeled over in laughter.

BJ pipes up from Katia’s phone, saying, “Before we get into the meat and potatoes, can I just say huzzah! You guys did it, not like I didn't have faith in you or anything, but I’m so pumped to have Nat back. I can't wait to squeeze you when you get home, my beautiful friend.” She gives a squeal before continuing on. “Okay, you are also an idiot. You can't be mad that you got shot. Poor Katia has been so scared all night, and she was only doing what she was told. You didn't follow your own rules… well, I guess Alexie’s rules, so it's your own damn fault.”

“I am sorry, my friend. I should have told you about the code word,” Alexie says, still smiling. “At least let me take a look at your leg and sew you up if it needs it.”

Since I have no shame, I look around the room and pull down my pants, stripping down to my boxer briefs. I hear the stifled moans from my Little Fox.

“Enough about my leg, Alexie take a look at Nat quick. Then we can address my leg, we can go over the night with BJ and Katia quickly in the meantime.”

“Yes, yes, yes. I want to know all the things. How did you get our girl back?” BJ asks excitedly.

Conrad begins explaining the events while Alexie and I are still focused on my gunshot wound. “First things first, we arrived at the warehouse, and Alexie got us through the door to his father’s office. It should have been a safe place since he had one of the two keys unless Kruz–shit! I mean, Ivan had already broken into it. But he had not, thank god. Alexie told us to stay put, and he went to explore. Well, that's when things got a little wild. We heard gunshots and went out as backup to a full-on gunfight shootout. That's when we all got separated.”

King chimes in next, “I swore I saw this little shit’s red hair darting around. So I felt compelled to follow and see if it was really her. I thought there was no way that piece of shit would let her out to wander around freely, but figured it would be a worth shot. And, low and behold, it really was our girl. She said she escaped him and came to kill him.”

Nat places her hand on King's shoulder and continues on for him. “That’s when I noticed the barrels in the storage room that Andrei never had there before. So, I pried one open to see what was in there. Surprise, surprise, it was explosives ready to detonate at any moment. I knew in my gut we needed to get out of that place as fast as we could. We tracked down the rest of the team one by one.” Linking arms with King and laying her head on his shoulder, she closes her eyes and takes a deep breath as if it's the first time she's been able to really breathe in a while.

She didn't give us much information about her time away from us. She didn’t want to have to retell it over and over. She wanted to wait for a time when everyone was together, but she did say Ivan had told her that he had killed us that day he took her. I could see in her eyes, whether she let him see it or not, being told that had broken her a small bit.My Little Fox.I'll never forgive myself for letting her get taken.

Marcela starts to talk, finishing Nat's story for her. “Once we all found each other, we got the fuck out of there, and just in time, because as we were all getting into the car, that mother-fucker lit that building ablaze. He really is unhinged; I can't believe he killed off his own men to prove a point. Now, here we are with Katia, shooting Stryker and all.” She laughs, followed by the rest of the team, and I can't help but roll my eyes.

“Real funny fuckers.” Nat stands up, walks over, and kisses me, causing my cock to harden, instantly forgetting I’m in my underwear and that Alexie is right beside my crotch.

“Looks like he enjoys your touch as much as I do,Malyshka.” He winks at her, and she blushes but then reaches down to cup my junk over my underwear.

“We’ve had a long night, physically and emotionally. We should all get cleaned up and rest. Alexie, are you about finished looking over my wound?” He nods at me before standing.

“Goodnight, my sweet little cherubs. I love you all; kiss, kiss,” BJ calls out from the phone before disconnecting.

“You guys are starting to get a little too pervy for what I've signed up for. Plus, I need to check in with Laura. Goodnight, everyone. Nat, so glad you're back with us safe and sound,” Marcela tells us before giving Nat a quick hug and retiring to her room down the hall.

“Okay, I would love an actual shower. Where do I sleep? Do I have my own room or what? This bitch is huge!” Nat looks around the penthouse before making eye contact with me, wiggling her eyebrows.

“You can stay with me and Conrad. I'm sure Marcela won’t mind… much.” King teases her. As he opens his mouth to say more, Alexie and Katia cut him off at the same time, jinxing each other.

“The fuck she is,” they say in unison, then look each other up and down. Katia narrows her eyes at us all in challenge.

“Oh, baby, we just got you back, and I was shot, so your ass is staying right by my side.” I pull her into me, kissing her neck as she giggles.

“I must agree, you are due a little more attention tonight, my bossy man,” my Little Fox murmurs.

“Whatever you say, beautiful,” I tell her.

“Ugh, fine. If I would have known it would gain me some kind of favor, I would have let myself get shot too, fuck!” Alexie stomps off.

“What about me? I got stabbed in the foot?” King asks.

“And I rescued you by killing your attacker. We should look at your foot though I’m assuming since you can still walk it didn’t hit anything important. Still hurts like a bitch though huh?” Nat teases him.

“Goodnight, angel. Come on King I’ll look at your foot and take care of it. I’m giving you none of the benefits Spitfire would though.” Conrad gives her a kiss on the cheek, and King follows suit chuckling before they both head to their room as well.

“Come on, Little Fox, after you.” I put my arm out, leading her toward the master suite of the penthouse. It’s on the other side of the floor, away from the rest of the rooms. This will give us total privacy.

Entering the room, we stare at one another for what seems like an awkward eternity. Nat gets an evil look in her eye before walking towards the bathroom door, slowly stripping herself down until she is totally naked and standing in front of me.

“You going to stand there gawking, or are you going to join me for a shower?” she says, wiggling her body. Nat's body mesmerizes me, even with the botched stitches and bruises. She is so strong and fierce I can feel myself hardening by the second.

I stalk towards our girl, stripping off my shirt and boxer briefs since I never put my pants back on. I scoop up my girl and head into the bathroom. I place her ass up on the countertops and step back. “Oh, you're such a tease, babe,” she tells me as I turn on the shower, letting it warm up. I move back to Nat and step between her legs, taking her all in.God, I’ve missed her so much.Small moans escape her lips as my hardening cock presses against her center. “Stryker, I need you. Fuck me, please.”

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