Book 2✔️ Between The Mafias

19. The one with the blast

"Em baby, I'm going to leave for the club just for a couple of hours. Nikko needed me there, he has some leads. Why don't you call your girls? You haven't seen them for a couple of days now." He grinned at me knowing that we had spent that couple of days making love day and night.

"Yeah, I guess so. At least Angelica will be pleased to see Ivan again. He's staying here, right? I have to give her something to entice her with. And Ivan is it." I laughed, making him laugh too.

"It's nice hearing you laughing again, Emilie. Yes, I will leave Ivan here for your entertainment. But please, no strippers, okay, babe?" He winked knowing what Amber and Amanda did last time.

"Yes, Ken. I love you. Be back soon okay? Text me." I kissed him like we haven't been having horny needy sex day and night for the last two days, or was it three?

"I love you more, Barbie. And I will. Just stay within the hotel, you should be fine. I've got more guys covering the area. Later, Emilie." He kissed my cheek and spanked my ass, making me giggle like a damn schoolgirl.

"Go now, or you're not leaving this room today," I warned him as he walked away laughing.

"Morning, Madame." Ivan entered once Max left our presidential suite with Demyan.

"Ivan... you're banging my best friend and you're still calling me madame. Seriously. Max is not even here. It's E-mi-lie." He just nodded before getting back to being his usual stiff bodyguard self.

"You know what? I'm going to call Angelica to come here. I'm sure she'll get you to loosen up a bit." I laughed as I felt satisfied with myself when his posture stiffened as left him in the living room.

I called my girls to regroup. Not all of them can make it, but they all confirm for tomorrow. So, I told Ken that I was going for a spa day at the hotel instead.

"Right, spa day. Just take Ivan with you."

"Babe, I don't think they will allow him but I'll ask."

"It's my hotel, they will do as I said. You know what? I'll call them myself, you just make sure you're glued to Ivan."

"Er, yeah about that. I was thinking of getting a full-body wax for you. It's supposed to be a surprise..."

"Shit, Barbie. Just make it work, okay? Don't give me details. I'm fucking half-hard already, and I have a meeting in five minutes. Damn it."

I was giggling and grinning like a fool. "Oookay, Ken. Later. Love you."

"Love you too, Barbie."

I was light on my feet and was talking to Ivan. We were walking to the spa area when we heard a loud explosion.

Ivan was on me in no time. The shredded glass and the debris were everywhere. He was quickly on his phone as he rushed me into the elevator and straight into the basement parking lot where a car was waiting. He shoved me in the car before shouting at the driver to start driving. He was talking Russian while I was in shock. My hands were shaking as I was still holding my ears. The ringing sound was still there. The incident passed by quickly. I didn't even notice that we had arrived at a stripped joint. The smell was foul, and my ears were still ringing from the blast.

"Eh... Ivan, why are we here?"

The man didn't reply, or maybe he didn't hear me when he led me into a room. I assumed it was an office. It was dark and dingy, though the smell was better. But I was afraid of becoming deaf since the ringing sound was still around me. I shuddered until I eventually found my bearings and shouted to Ivan. "Maxim... where is he?"

Ivan was about to talk when the door burst open, and Max ran to me and grabbed me. He kissed me hard before he hugged me tight. Safe. I was safe in his arms. The adrenaline finally faded and I was suddenly tired. I rested my head on his chest and let my man hold me in his arms. The ringing sound eventually subsided. I could hear Max's heartbeat pounding fast, as he kept me tight to his chest and kissed the top of my head.

He was yelling in Russian at his guys. Max was upset that I had to experience that blast.

"We're leaving for the Keys right now. Ivan or Demyan will send our stuff later. Come, Emilie. Nikko will take care of the rest. We're closing in on them. That's why they came at you." He explained while keeping me close to his side.

"I'll fill you in later, let's just get out of here before dark. I like to avoid authority whenever possible. And the hotel blast will attract them here from the traffic cam."

I didn't say anything. I just nodded. I couldn't think, it was just too much. I stayed in his hold. Taking all of him, not wanting to let him go. Not until we were safe.

Hours later we were at his private island. I could finally relax. He let me go, though he told me not to go to the beach. He explained his concerns about passing boats that might spot us. I smiled at him and nodded.

"Madame." Lara greeted us. She took care of us the last time we were there. She was the house staff that prepared our little jungle picnic.

"Lara... I've missed you. Come, I need you to prepare something for us. We're all hungry." I saw Max relaxed, seeing me talking to Lara. Honestly, I just needed to think about something else while I let him handle the whole fiasco at his hotel.

I didn't see Max until dinner time. I was accompanying Lara in the kitchen. She refused my help so I just kept on drinking and waiting for dinner while talking to her.

"Emilie, do you want to take a bath first before dinner?" Max asked as soon as he entered the kitchen area. Suddenly, Lara was gone, and Max was kissing the back of my neck.

"Mm...yes, please."

He chuckled and took my hand as we walked towards the master bedroom then straight to the spacious bathroom.

"Oh my...this is Lara's doing right?" I smiled at him. The bathtub was filled to the brim with bubbles and tropical flowers. The room smelled delicious.

"Yes, this was hers. She heard about what happened and wanted to make you relax. She did ask for my permission before. She likes you. You're nice to her. You're a nice person, Emilie." He slowly undressed me, and finally realized that I got bruises from the blast.

"What the fuck, Barbie. Why didn't you tell me you got hurt?" I winced when he touched my bruise.

"What the fuck, Ken! It hurts! Why did you do that?" It took him seconds to make me stand in front of the mirror. I was astounded to see my bruised body.

"Wow...that's a huge one." That was all I managed to say. But Max swiftly inspected my body and was satisfied that it was the only bruise I got.

"I think this was when Ivan sheltered me from the blast. I think I'm good. I just need some ointment. You're the doctor. Heal me, babe." I winked at him, needing to ease his worry. He kissed my forehead and told me to get in the water while he arranged for some pain medications to be delivered with the rest of our stuff from the main island.

We eventually had our dinner in bed since he was making such a fuss about my bruise. I took ibuprofen for the pain since it was there from the last time he got shot. After that, it didn't take long before I drifted off to slumber. All while he held me in his embrace.

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Amanda: Oh my...that was intense 😲

Angelica: Ikr...Ivan is good though should anyone ask 😌

Ivan: No one asked, Ange 🙄