Imperatrix

chapter 31

Jack slipped out of the ballroom trying to suppress her growing anger. The sight of Stefano made her want to finish what she had started four years ago. Leaning her back against the wall, she took deep steadying breaths. She could not go about stomping the halls like someone had peed in her tea. So many things were on her mind.

Get it together girl!

Sighing, she opened her eyes and pushed Stefano to the back of her mind as she walked down the wide carpeted hallway. The hotel was one of the best in not just LA, but the whole country. Everything in it was of the best quality, including the staff. Suddenly a door to her right was opened and before she even had time to register what was happening, she was pulled in.

She stifled a scream as she was pushed against the door and someone began kissing her. Jack pulled away and rolled her eyes as she recognised who it was.

“What are you doing Yuri, shouldn’t you be at the party?”

He buried his face in her neck as he kissed his way up. She moaned and held onto his shoulders.

“I was waiting for you to pass by,” he said in that thick, sexy accent she loved. “You look lovely by the way,” he said as he pulled back to check her out. Her breath caught in her throat as he suddenly grabbed fistfuls of her butt and hauled her up against him.

He captured her lips with his. Her thighs pressed into his sides as she closed her eyes and tilted her head to give him full access as he pressed feather light kisses on her neck, and she shuddered. He held her thighs apart as he pressed himself against her and began grinding into her. Jack moaned and she panted. She could feel him through his pants.

“You are so fuckin hot,” he growled

“Don’t stop.”

She ran her hands up and down his broad, muscled chest. He grunted as his face went down to her cleavage. Then as if waking up, Jack opened her eyes, “No, stop. Put me down, now. I told you before, if I want you, I will come to Russia. Do not hound me here.”

Yuri sighed and dropped her gently. “Not my fault, I haven’t seen you in nearly three months now,” he said as he walked to the mini bar and poured himself a drink.

Jack repaired her appearance and looked at herself in the mirror. He had chewed off most of her lipstick. She glanced at him through the mirror and saw that he was watching her.

“I like you better in your black hair,” he said regarding the wig with distaste.

“Not my business. Just, get back to the party, please?” She ran a hand down her dress and walked to the door.

“You are going to see him, aren’t you?”

Jack paused and turned around slowly. There was no need asking how he knew or who he was talking about.

He knew.

“Yes. What are you going to do?” She asked watching him carefully, unsure of his answer.

Yuri leaned against the counter and cocked his head at her as he stroked the stubble on his chin. “I won’t do anything to him, you don’t have to be worried.”

She scoffed, “You wouldn’t dare in the first place.”

Jack walked back slowly to meet him and wrapped her arms around his neck as she kissed him. She took his bottom lip in her teeth and lightly bit it before she released it. “Get back to the party, that’s an order,” she whispered against his lips then pulled back.

He smacked her ass as she walked away, and she flipped him off. Their friendly banter was one of the things she liked about him. He knew when to stop. She did not know what to call their ...relationship yet. Just before she left the room, he asked with hopeful eyes, “Wait, will I see you before I leave?”

“Maybe, maybe not.”

“Fine. Just be careful.”

She closed the door behind her and looked both ways before going in the right direction, occasionally glancing back to make sure she was not being followed. Then she walked into her suite. Jose was standing by the door. Angy was there with Kim and Lucas. Kim was dressed in the same dress and shoes Jack wore. Her hair and makeup were the same with Jacks.

The similarities between them was astonishing. They could easily pass for twins. Jack slipped her ring off her finger and handed it over to Kim.

“You will be with Lucas all through, so you don’t have to say anything. He will answer any questions directed at you. Jose will protect you in case something happens, but nothing will. All you have to do is smile and look pretty. Do not leave his side, do not get killed, and most importantly, do not lose that ring or I will personally kill you. And please stay away from Stefano,” Jack said as she took off her wig and shook her dark hair free. “Angy will be here when you get back, now go.”

Lucas glared at her, “And where are you going?”

“None of your business brother,” she said removing her contacts and wiping off her makeup.

“You are going to see him again, aren’t you?”

This was the second time someone was asking her that in less than an hour. She exhaled and spoke quietly, “Not now Lucas.”

“Now!” he demanded.

“Do you realize he is on Diego’s hit list?”

“That’s not my business Jack, it’s not yours either.”

“I have to make sure he’s safe.”

Lucas opened his mouth to say something, but Jack made to remove her dress. He turned away scowling, “This is not over,” he said and left the room with Kim.

Angy lay on the bed silently watching Jacks movements.

“Don’t you have something to say too?”

“No.”

Jack nodded and slipped on dark blue fitted jeans and a plain white t-shirt. She brushed out the curls from her hair and packed it into a high ponytail then turned to face Angela.

“Spit it out already.”

“I have nothing to say Jack.”

“Then why do you look like you are holding a frog in your mouth?”

Angy sighed, “Just be careful Jack, that’s all.”

Jack groaned, “Why do you guys keep saying that?!” she asked exasperatedly, “It’s not like he is going to try and kill me!”

“Are you sure about that? He’s already tried twice, and he almost succeeded the last time. I love you Jack, but I am with Lucas on this. Seeing the detective is dangerous.”

“Then that’s my choice to make.”

“Yes, it’s your choice, but you have us to tell you when you are making the wrong choice.”

Jack ignored her as she tucked her phone into her back pocket and took the keys to the convertible, “If anything happens, call me,” she said and shut the door.

Angy sighed as she looked at the ceiling. This was not going to end well.

_______________

Double update. Comment if you want triple update..

Yuri, or Harry?

Ships people. Titanic or cruiser?

Any mistakes?

VOTE! COMMENT! SHARE! FOLLOW!