by Blue Saffire
“I think that’s what drives me to her. I don’t want to dominate a whole relationship. I love submission in the bedroom but something about that fire she gives outside the bedroom challenges me in a way that drives me insane and I like it,” Nate thought out loud.
“I know what you mean,” Bobby said with a smile and stood patting Nate on the back just as his wife and sister in law emerged from the bedroom. Bobby gave a low whistle. “Ready ladies?”
“Yup,” they said in unison.
Chapter Eight
“I’ve wanted to get you out of this dress since you walked out in it. I almost told Bobby and Paige to go to dinner without us,” Nate groaned in Pam’s ear as he walked her backwards into the condo.
He and Bobby had just returned from there meeting. Bobby had a private meeting with a high profile client and Nate needed to escort him tonight. It was just better for now for Paige to think that they were just hanging out. Bobby hated having to lie to his wife but for right now with all the changes and Marie and Rita returning some things were just better kept in the dark.
Bobby nearly dragged his wife out of the door and Nate couldn’t blame him. Now that he had Pam all to himself all he wanted was to get her out of the knee length sky blue sheath dress she had on. It was the sexiest thing he had ever seen. It clung to all her curves just right, cutting across her collarbone with a boat neck.
The six inch black patent leather heels only added to the sex appeal. Hot wasn’t even the word. Nate wasn’t surprised that Pam styled and dressed people for a living. She also had a few models that she represented.
Nate loved her ambition. He knew how hard she had worked to get her company off the ground and he knew she would have to work ten times as hard to get things off the ground here in New York. He admired the way she had talked about her career at dinner. She was doing pretty well and he knew she would handle the transition.
“Nate,” Pam laughed and pushed at his chest trying to stop him. She hadn’t been expecting him to come back, but there he was when she walked Paige out. They needed to talk. If she was going to do this he needed to know what he was getting into.
“Tinkerbell, I told you I was coming for you. So get your sexy butt in that bedroom. I have been missing you,” Nate murmured against her neck.
“Nathan, baby we need to talk,” she moaned as he kissed the sensitive skin behind her ear and flicked his tongue out against her ear lobe.
“We can talk later after I get inside you,” Nate said hungrily.
“No Babe, we need to talk now. I need you to be clear on everything and then if you still want me, you can have me all night,” Pam purred.
“Nothing you say is going to make me walk out that door, but I’ll let you speak your piece,” Nate sighed and stepped back to look in her eyes.
He wondered how much she was really going to tell him. He wondered if she knew her ex was hot on her tail trying to locate her whereabouts. He had received a text during dinner that Uri was boarding a plane and heading their way. He wasn’t nervous, just curious. It was clear the Pamela was more than a fling to Luca.
The man had balls though. To think he could drop a bomb like that on a woman like Pam and think she would just roll over and take it. It made Nate wonder if Luca knew her at all. He couldn’t have or else he would have kept her in the dark or found some alternative if he wanted to keep her. No matter now, she was off limits.
Pam walked over to the couch and sat. She kept her eyes on her shoes and started to twist her fingers in front of her. “So what I didn’t tell you about my ex is that he is possessive. Luca can get a little crazy when it comes to me.
“I’ve known since I left London that he will stop at nothing to find me. Uri knows where I am now and he is on his way here. He promised not to tell Luca where I am but that is only for now,” Pam sighed and looked up at Nate.
“Luca is not going to be happy when he finds out about you. Not that I care or want him back. I just don’t want to bring drama to your door.”
“Is that it?” Nate tilted his head and asked calmly not giving away any emotions.
“Well yeah, when Uri gets here it is going to get ugly,” Pam shrugged.
“Okay, now it is your turn to listen to me. I think you missed some of this when we first met so let me reintroduce myself,” Nate said and moved across the room so he was now standing in front of Pam. He unbuttoned his suit jacket and loosened his tie.
“My name is Nathaniel Xavier Briggs. I fear no one and I take care of what belongs to me. You Pamela belong to me. Luca wasn’t man enough to hold on to you, that is his loss. So put him out of your mind because I. Am. The only man that needs to be on your mind,” Nate said with finality. “As far as Uri, I’ll handle that when the time comes as well. Trust me.”
“Well in that case there is one more thing,” Pam said with more confidence. Pushing her shoulders back and lifting her chin. It made Nate smile he had seen her sister do the same thing a number of times.
Nate nodded for her to continue. “You have one shot Nate. I don’t ever want to be made a fool of again. I won’t stand for being lied to. You lie to me or hurt me, I walk,” Pam said firmly.
Nate removed his jacket and then his tie tossing both to the nearby chair. He removed his cufflinks and pocketed them, rolling his sleeves up to the elbows. He then unbuttoned the top buttons of his shirt. Pamela watched him with narrowed eyes.
“As your man Pamela my first job will always be to make sure you are safe, protected and taken care of. I will always keep you happy and satisfied. This dick,” Nate pointed to the bulge in his pants and lifted a brow. “Belongs to you, there will be no secret engagements or arrangements. Only time I will hurt you is when you ask me to and trust me that will be more pleasure than pain.”
Pam’s breath catch in her throat. This man was going to be the death of her. Him and that dirty mouth were such a turn on. Pam stood and move toward him cupping his bulge. She lifted a brow. “Mine?”
“All yours,” Nate growled.
Pam squeezed her hand around him. “Show me,” she purred.
~B~
“Pamela,” Nate groaned as Pam took him deep down her throat. She was insatiable. He’d just finished pounding into her not even two hours ago. She passed out and he thought it was going to be a night after the powerful orgasm she had, but here was his woman waking him again and in the absolute best way ever.
He was falling in love with her mouth. Pamela didn’t just give good head she gave an oral performance that was award worthy. “Damn Baby,” Nate grunted and bucked his hips.
He reached for the back of her head and started to pump deeper into her throat. Pam moaned loudly swirling her tongue around him and flicking it in turn. She released him from her mouth to spit on it and massage the head while looking into Nate’s eyes. She smiled as she heard the rumble that rolled up out of Nate’s chest and through his lips. She dipped her head back down but didn’t take her eyes off of him.
Nate never thought he would find a woman he wanted to be with that would be able to handle his sexual appetite but Pam was everything he wanted and more. Pam reached to tug and massage his balls placing two fingers right beneath them. She began to really massage the soft flesh, sucking in earnest and that was it. Nate came with a loud roar.
Pam crawled up his body with a wide grin on her face. She pecked his lips and snuggled into his chest. “I was craving chocolate. Hope you don’t mind,” Pam teased.
“Not at all, just remember your turn is coming,” Nate said sleepily before they both drifted off to sleep.
Chapter Nine
Uri had been in the States for three days now. He hadn’t gone straight to find Pamela because he had to deal with family BS. It was always something when he stepped into the States. He knew he made everyone nervous and he liked it that way.
His Uncle Nicholas was the only one that had the balls to look him in the eyes and at least pretend he didn’t scare the shit out of him. Uri pretty much didn�
�t care about what the family wanted or their rules, and that was why they kept him in hiding. They kept him from anywhere that he ever knew as home.
London had become his prison and his reward. While the family kept an eye on him there they also gave him whatever he wanted as long as he remained there. Well all of this was about to change.
Uri walked into his apartment that he rarely got to use. The loft was large and sprawling with an open floor plan. Uri took his home to be a sanctuary so when he stepped in the front door he knew right away that something was very off. He felt it in his bones. He pulled his piece from its holster and moved quietly into the space.
A small smile tugged at his lips he was sure he already knew who he would find and he was right. Sitting quite comfortably in a chair by the window where Uri sat for breakfast to watch the city, was Nathaniel Briggs.
Uri’s smile broadened. He released the clip from his gun and the one in the chamber. Holding them up for Nathan to see, he placed them on the kitchen countertop. Nathan nodded and picked his piece up from the table and did the same. Uri was sure Nate had another just as he did, but it was a show of respect and that he was indeed there in peace.
Uri had received a call from James Mairettie already. He’d spoken with him and Bobby, so this visit was no surprise at all. He respected the man sitting in the room all the more for it. Not many would seek out Uri Donati and he knew it.
Uri crossed to the bar and poured himself a drink. “Can I offer you a drink,” Uri asked in his odd accent as he kept his eyes on the man before him. Uri had a mixed accent showing his Italian heritage with a hint of a British tongue.
Nate held up the drink he had already poured himself. Uri chuckled under his breath and nodded. Nate placed the drink to his lips taking a sip looking as if he owned the place.
“So am I right in believing you are here about Pamela?” Uri asked after taking a sip of his own drink.
“That you are,” Nate said without showing emotion.
“I assure you that I am not here to harm her in anyway,” Uri said knowingly.
Uri took in Nate’s hard glare and sipped his drink. Nate sat wordlessly. He would not show any weakness in front of this man. He knew this was a dangerous idea but it was also a power play. Uri was untouchable to everyone. Nate wanted him to know he was indeed touchable to him.
Uri feared no man but he was aware of this man’s presence none the less. He recognized the look in his eyes for his own, fearless and not afraid to take anyone down that got in the way of what he wanted. His stupid cousin had set a fire and didn’t even know the type of flames blowing his way.
“This is quite bold,” Uri said as if reading Nate’s mind. “But I understand. I care deeply for Pamela. She is a wonderful woman. I would have pursued her for myself had my idiot cousin not approached her first. I have always thought she was too good for him. He never deserved her.
“You see despite what others think I could give a shit what my family thinks. I don’t answer to anyone but me. So no I am not here to seek out Pamela for Luca. I’ve told him many times to walk away and let Pamela be. I actually have more respect for her than my own cousin. Pamela had enough self-respect not to stand for what others want from her unlike Luca.
“He will wed Shannon, this is the woman he is engaged to,” Uri said in explanation then snorted. “My uncle believes in this arranged marriage bullshit. I refuse this way of thinking, and so continues the defiant black sheep. Pamela did not deserve this, but Luca is a spoiled brat. He believes the world is his.”
Uri rolled his eyes and finished his drink. He studied Nate’s face once more. Uri unbuttoned his suit jacket and walked over to sit across from Nathan. Uri settled into his chair and crossed his ankle over his knee.
“Is it safe to assume you are the man in Pamela’s life now?” Uri asked with a lifted brow.
Nate nodded simply in response.
“I will promise you two things, two things that I am sure of. One, I have come to care for Pamela far greater than my own flesh and blood. I would protect her with my life. I will be remaining here in the States to do just that.
“If Luca had half a brain to pick up a newspaper he would have found Pamela already. I have done what I can to ensure no one else informs him of the wedding photos and details in the papers but that will only last for so long.
“When Luca finds out that Pamela is right here in his own city he will come for her. When that happens Nathan he will be my problem not yours. I cannot allow Donati blood to be on your hands. If this happens then it is my job to insure you the wrath of the Donati family.
“I’ve known James for many years and respect him and his sons. I have a working relationship with Sam that I would not like to compromise,” Nate lifted a brow at the last statement but banked the information for later consideration. “I also know your father and have respect for both Thomas and Earl. For this reason I give you fair warning that my cousin is off limits. I will handle the insistent brat.”
“Now the second promise. As I said Pamela is like a sister to me. So I again give you fair warning. Hurt her and you will find that the wrath of Uri is much worse than the wrath of the Donati family,” Uri’s expression was severe.
“I can respect that,” Nate said after a few beats showing Uri he was unfazed by the threat. “However, I do want it understood that I will not hesitate to handle Luca if he crosses the line and you fail to handle him.”
“I am much like you Mr. Briggs. I never fail,” Uri said with a smug grin.
“Then I think we are done here,” Nate said and stood.
“Of course,” Uri nodded.
Nate picked up his piece from the table reassembling it and placing it in its holster. He nodded at Uri and turned to leave without another word.
“Nathan,” Uri called after him. Nate turned and lifted a brow. “Does she know what you are?”
Nate smirked. “Does she know what you are?”
“No but I am not the man that is in love with her.” Nate narrowed his eyes and tilted his head at Uri. “Ah, it is right in your eyes. Being hard men is what makes us the best at what we do my friend, but Pamela puts on a show for the world.
“She is much softer than she lets on and this is why I protect her so fiercely. Just be mindful that our life weighs on the vulnerability and innocence she so desperately tries to hide. Knowing the truth will soften the blow of what your line of work can bring home to her.”
Nate nodded thoughtfully. “Thank you, I will keep that in mind,” Nate said and left.
Uri sighed and rubbed his temple. If Luca wasn’t the only person who truly cared for him he would kill him himself. Being in the States was already proving to be a pain for a number of reasons. Uri got up to shower and get some rest. If he wanted to protect Pamela he would have to play nice for a little while.
Chapter Ten
Nate looked at his phone and frowned. He’d been distracted all morning. It had been about a month and a half since he showed up at Uri’s door. Uri still hadn’t made face to face contact with Pam, but Nate had a feeling that was because Uri’s family was keeping him busy. However he expected the man would be showing up at Pam’s doorstep soon, especially with the news Nate had received first thing this morning.
Luca was back in town. He had been in London for a few weeks before he went to Chicago where he had been raising hell for anyone that would listen. Nate knew it was only a matter of time before he returned to New York but now it had him on edge.
Nate clenched his jaw. If he were honest with himself Luca was not the real reason he was on edge. Pam had been complaining of a headache last night and she woke this morning and emptied her stomach of the breakfast he had made her in bed.
He’d noticed she was a little sluggish the last few days. At this point he was just about positive that Pam was pregnant. He was frustrated because he wanted to get her to a doctor to start care for the baby right away but he didn’t know how to get her to realize what was going on with her.<
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Pamela was stubborn and despite Nate asking her to take the day off she insisted on working. She had several new clients and she was worried about first impressions. Nate had conceded on her working but made her promise him lunch.
What he wasn’t in the mood for was the email he was staring at. Luscious or Vanessa as he had come to know her had been sending him emails through Desire’s server to meet up. Nate hadn’t thought about her once since he slept with Pam.
Pamela was everything he wanted in a woman, in the bed, in his personal life, even in business. Nate had found over the last few weeks that Pam was a good listener and she was a sounding board for the parts of his life he could talk with her about. Although Pam was getting a little annoyed with the time he was spending with Bobby lately.
Bobby needed Nate a lot in the last week. The hanging out with a buddy excuse was getting old. Pam was lonely and in a new place. Nate knew he was soothing that loneliness and he loved it. It was just when duty called there was nothing he could do.
He’d thought about just telling her the truth a number of times over the last few weeks, but she had been talking on the phone to Marie and Rita a lot more. That changed things.
He couldn’t afford for her to slip up with Marie. Bobby also had his reasons for not telling Paige. Nate had learned that the sisters told each other everything.
Nate sighed in frustration. His plate was becoming over loaded. He deleted his email and sent an email to the head office of Desire to have him removed from their server and to cancel his active status.
He wouldn’t end his membership. It may be something fun he and Pam could do together. He felt himself harden at the thought. He would bring his woman all types of pleasure in his private room. Nate stopped typing his email and revised it. It was time to disconnect with Desire all together. Pamela deserved a playroom of her own. Nate smiled at himself with the thought.
The club would let Vanessa know he was no longer active. She would have to find someone else to spend her time with. Nate was putting his phone back in his pocket when it chimed with a text. Nate cursed under his breath. It was Bobby, Paige’s prenatal appointment was being moved up. That meant he would have to cancel lunch with Pam.