“I felt awful after I...you know. But this was very nice.” He grinned. “You are tastier.”
Anna giggled and kissed Alex on the mouth.
“I would concur with that conclusion as well,” Sebastian said, sliding his hand around her waist and kissing the back of her neck.
Anna looked up at Alex, concerned he would be upset about what Sebastian was doing, but he just kissed her deeply, thrusting his tongue in and out of her mouth as both men caressed her breasts and hips. She felt herself getting aroused again.
“Did I mention that the process can heighten your sexual desires?” Sebastian asked as he rolled her nipple between his fingers. Anna gasped softly against Alex’s mouth. “Both of yours. Well, all three of us, really.”
She wasn’t totally surprised when she felt Sebastian hard again, pressing against her ass. But she was a little surprised when Alex followed suit.
“Ready for a bit more fun?” Alex murmured against her lips.
Anna nodded and moaned as Sebastian pressed his long fingers into her ass. This would be an interesting night.
*****
Alex hugged Anna to him as he awoke before the sunrise. Last night had been different than anything they’d experienced together before, but he thought that Anna had enjoyed herself. Alex certainly had. The Immortal essence certainly had a strong effect on his libido. He hadn’t been that horny since they’d gotten married. He liked being able to make love to Anna over and over again last night, but his cock was a little sore this morning. Sebastian had kept both of them busy and Anna had watched with wide, fascinated eyes as the Immortal fucked him in front of her.
Alex had watched her nipples harden and her cheeks flush, which just turned him on more. She’d looked up at Sebastian and they seemed to communicate without words. Sebastian pulled Alex up onto his knees and Anna had given him an incredible blowjob while playing with both of their ball-sacs. His cock twitched just remembering that experience.
The question was, though, how would she feel this morning? Sebastian hadn’t left until after three this morning, and she’d passed out before he’d disappeared completely. She had a beautiful smile on her face, though.
Alex watched the sky turn from black to gray to blue while he held Anna close to him. He knew Anna needed to go to class this morning; she was performing tonight. The tickets had sold out for the performance and Alex wondered if he could watch from the wings. He didn’t want to leave her side.
But he’d have to eventually. There was still more planning to be done for the Boston job. Maybe he could come back during the week so Anna wouldn’t worry so much. They had to move positions anyway. Even if he only came home for one night, it would probably help Anna considerably.
With the last two jobs, he hadn’t needed the use of a red girl. He was more aggressive with Anna when he’d returned from Chicago, which is why she’d found out who he was, but it had turned out for the best. After the first job, they’d kept their stress relief within the team. They had to.
But Alex was concerned about hurting Anna. He didn’t want to lose control and hurt her, even though she said she could take it. Or at least, she had in the past. He ran his hand through his hair. They needed to talk about it before he left.
He dozed for a while, inhaling Anna’s sweet, musky scent, until the alarm went off and she groaned. “Don’ wanna,” she mumbled, and his heart swelled with affection for her.
“I’m sorry for keeping you up so late, Schatzi,” he said softly. “You can sleep tonight.”
Her eyes snapped open. “Don’t we have to do it again tonight?”
Alex frowned and shook his head. “Sebastian said only about once a week.”
“Really?”
He cocked his brow. “How often did Devin do it?”
“Every night.”
Alex stared at her. No wonder she’d lost her powers, or at least, that’s what his father had said. When Vati had first seen her at Vitaly’s funeral, she’d been a shadow of herself. To be drained completely every night...how had she survived? Damn Devin!
She kissed his cheek and then crawled out of bed and walked to the bathroom. His cock twitched again as he watched her ass sway gently as she made her way across the room. How on earth could he possibly be able to still get hard? Damn, even his ass hurt.
He stroked himself a few times and winced. He didn’t remember ever being so sore from a night of passion. Maybe he needed to practice more.
Anna giggled from across the room and he looked up to see her standing in the doorway, still naked.
“What are you giggling about?” he asked.
“The expression on your face. You went from looking like you were in pain to a very seductive smile.”
“I am sore from last night,” he admitted with a sheepish smile.
“Your ass?” Her grin was adorable.
“No, well, yes, partially. But I think my cock is out of practice.”
Her grin widened and she walked back to the bed, her eyes dark with lust. “Maybe I should kiss it and make it better?” She knelt on the bed and pulled the covers back.
“Oh, Anna...,” he murmured as she lowered her head to his throbbing cock and took it into her mouth. “I love you....”
*****
Anna smiled as she did her warm-up at the barre. Last night had been...unexpected. Amazing and unexpected. She had no idea that Alex consuming her could be so erotic. She almost didn’t want to wait a week. But then again, if they did that every night, she wouldn’t be able to dance. She was having a hard time garnering her energy today.
And Sebastian! She’d only been with him the one time, the night before her wedding, but being with him and Alex together was unbelievable. Unexpectedly, she’d been incredibly turned on by watching the two men together. It made her wonder what it would be like to watch him and Aaron together.
“Anna?” Vincent’s voice dragged her out of her daydream and she blushed, realizing she’d stopped dancing.
“Sorry, Vincent.” She turned to face the direction the other dancers were facing and began the steps again.
Vincent walked over to her and chuckled. “I’m glad you and Alex are getting along again.”
Anna smiled shyly. “Is it that obvious?”
He gave her an affectionate smile and nodded before walking away.
Chapter Fifty-Four
The days passed too quickly and before she knew it, Alex was packing to leave for Boston. It was Sunday morning and Anna sat on their bed, watching him pack his things and trying not to cry.
“I will come home on Wednesday to see you,” Alex repeated for the hundredth time with an understanding smile on his face. “I will come home to you, Anna.”
Anna swallowed back her tears. She didn’t have bad feelings about this one, like she had before he disappeared, but it didn’t make it any easier. “I know,” she finally whispered.
“You can call me at any time. I will turn my phone off only when I must.” He smiled. “You wouldn’t want my phone to vibrate when I’m taking my shot, would you?”
Anna let out a mix of a laugh and a cry as she shook her head.
“Sebastian will keep an eye on you. If there is an emergency, close your eyes and think of him. He will feel you.”
Sebastian was going with Alex, but he could stay connected to Anna while he was gone. Boston wasn’t that far away. Too far for Alex to feel her, but not too far for Sebastian.
“Remember, I don’t mind if you go out with your friends,” Alex said, coming to sit next to her. He put his arm around her and kissed her temple. “I trust you, Anna. Please don’t betray my trust.”
Anna nodded and sniffed. She had no desire to do so.
“I don’t know when Devin will arrive in the area. When he’s here, please stay in the condo, just to be safe. On this floor.”
“What if he’s here Thursday night?”
“Tom will do what he can to shield you from Devin. Sebastian flashing into town would be noticed by
Devin. Keep your phone with you, Tom will call if there’s a problem.”
Anna nodded, trembling. Alex held her tightly.
“It will be all right, Anna. I won’t let anything happen to you. We’ll be back Friday afternoon.”
It was only a few days at a time that he’d be gone. She could handle that. Aaron would keep an eye on her while Alex was gone. She could be brave for Alex. He would come home to her.
*****
Alex stared out the window of the business jet that was taking him and his team to Boston. The jet was registered under Simon’s name, but like the condo, was actually Alex’s. After everything was finished, then he could put his name on his property again. That would be nice.
Anna had tried to be so brave when he left. She’d been trying very hard not to cry, and succeeded for the most part. Though as soon as the door closed, he heard her start to sob. He and his men had looked at each other with sad eyes before turning and walking to the elevator, but they were doing this for her.
He didn’t have the sick feeling in his stomach that he’d had when he’d left her the first time. He was confident he would see her on Wednesday.
Erich was not along for this trip, but he would be out for the one on Tyler. It was too risky for his cousin to fly into the country every month. But for the last one, it was worth it. He would deny no one who wanted to come see the “final showdown” as he thought of it in his head.
As Alex understood it, Rylan, his target for tomorrow morning, was the cruelest of the Sons, save Tyler. He was looking forward to seeing his dark-haired head in the crosshairs of his rifle.
Three more dead bodies until he could confront Devin.
*****
Rylan is dead.
Devin dropped his phone after he’d read the text. He didn’t drop it on purpose. He dropped it because he’d begun shaking.
Another killing? What the hell was going on? Why were they being picked off? Who the hell was targeting the American leadership?
If Anna were here, he could figure out what was going on. But she’d been gone for so long, he had little of his former powers he’d gained from her. He still had his natural talents, but the enhancements were nearly gone. He was no longer a Chairman. When he found Anna, he would punish her severely. He had no doubt he would find her. He had to.
There was one thing that the text had brought. Relief that it wasn’t Tyler. His son was still alive. He didn’t know what he would do if Tyler died. But no one would dare kill Tyler...would they?
*****
Anna was distracted. It was after lunch on Wednesday and she hadn’t heard from Alex. She’d been afraid to call for fear of him not answering.
The performance last night hadn’t been her best, but it certainly hadn’t been bad. Hugo could tell she’d been distracted, but had been understanding. He didn’t know why Alex was out of town, but knew Anna was nervous.
She tried to lose herself in the rehearsal and finally managed to succeed. When she opened her eyes at the end of the dance she gasped. Alex stood at the side of the stage with a big smile on his face. She ran to him and hugged him tightly, relief sweeping over her.
“You’re here,” she said, her face buried in his chest.
“Ja, Schatzi. I am here.”
Anna sighed in relief to have Alex’s arms around her. “I saw the news,” she said softly. “You really did it in one shot?”
“It’s how I’m trained. You often don’t get a second chance. The hardest part is finding the place to shoot from.”
Anna’s heart was much lighter as she finished rehearsal, and it showed in her dancing.
Hugo shook his head in disbelief as they walked to the edge of the stage when they were finished. “I don’t think I could ever begrudge you being with Alex. Your whole countenance changes when things are good between you two.”
Anna touched his hand. “You made me happy too, Hugo.” She didn’t want him to think otherwise.
He gave her a sad smile. “And you made me happy, too. But it’s obvious where you belong.”
Alex walked up from the audience seats to where they were sitting on the edge of the stage, his eyes slightly suspicious.
Hugo nodded in greeting. “I was just telling Katrina that it was very obvious that you two belong together.”
Alex studied him for a moment before nodding. “I’m glad she has supportive friends around her,” he said sincerely.
Hugo chuckled. “I wouldn’t want you as an enemy.”
Alex laughed. “I’m sorry for getting angry at you on the phone. I was....” He shrugged. “It’s difficult, adjusting to so many changes.” He put his hand on Anna’s leg. “But we’re getting there.”
Anna beamed and nodded. “Yes, we are.”
Chapter Fifty-Five
Aaron was pleased to see Anna handling Alex’s second departure better than the first one. Monday and Tuesday he’d hardly seen her smile at all. Today she smiled a few times.
After lunch, they ran through Hugo’s ballet. Aaron was in it as well. He especially liked the part where both he and Hugo got to dance with her.
It was in the middle of this dance when Aaron began to feel a little dizzy. He thought he was getting sick, until he saw Anna stumble and grab her head.
“Katrina?” Hugo said, putting his arm around her.
Anna looked up, fear filling her eyes as she stared at Aaron. Her jaw trembled as the fear turned into terror. “Devin...,” she whispered.
He stared for a split second before shaking his head to clear it. “Hugo, find someone to rehearse with so it doesn’t look like we’re missing.” He ran to grab his and Anna’s bags.
“Wha—why? What’s going on?”
Aaron turned to look at Hugo. “Devin’s coming.” He saw Hugo’s face turn ashen as Aaron grabbed Anna. “I’m taking her to her place. I’ll call you later.”
He dragged a stumbling Anna off stage and a second later heard Hugo calling names. Aaron knew he could trust Hugo to do what needed to be done.
Aaron felt his phone vibrate and glanced at it as he pulled a stumbling Anna through the maze of the backstage. He didn’t recognize the number, but answered it anyway. “Hello?”
“Aaron, oh, thank God. It’s Kelsey, Tom’s wife. I’ve been trying to call you for a half hour.”
Aaron froze. “Kelsey?” He’d met Tom’s wife a handful of times.
“Tom and Devin are on their way to the theater. Tom told me to call you since he couldn’t.”
“I’m dragging Anna out as we speak. We felt him.”
“Oh, thank God. Take her to her condo and into Seth’s bedroom. That’s all I know.”
“Thanks, Kelsey. I will.” He shoved his phone back into his bag and looked at Anna. Her face was pale and she could barely walk. How was he going to get her home?
*****
“I know she’s fucking here, Tom. What the hell is going on with you?” Devin stood in Tom’s kitchen and yelled at his friend. “Why can’t you feel her?”
Tom frowned. “Watch your tone, Devin. My kids are home.”
Devin had flown into New York to spend the day with Tom before flying into Boston in the morning. He hadn’t told Tom he was coming. He might be paranoid, but he was beginning to not trust anyone. Even his oldest friend. Someone was calling hits on his loyal supporters. He wouldn’t rule anyone out. Who would be next? He had a horrible feeling he knew what was going to happen in the morning and didn’t want to be anywhere near Boston until it was done.
As soon as he landed, he felt her. Anna. His elusive prey. She was here.
“I think you’re being paranoid, Devin,” Tom said with a sigh.
“Am I?” Devin glared. “I don’t think so. Let’s go visit the ballet company again. I would bet anything she’s there.”
Tom rolled his eyes. “Fine. Let me tell Kelsey I’m leaving.”
*****
Tom double-parked his Lexus behind the theater and Devin had his door open before he’d turned the igni
tion off. Devin could feel Anna as easily as he could feel the cool breeze on his face. They strode in the back entrance, the security guard balking until he saw Tom’s nod.
He heard the music coming from the stage as they approached, and didn’t bother to wait for the dancers to stop before striding onto the stage. That black man was in the middle of the stage, dancing with the woman he’d manipulated the last time he’d been here.
The music stopped suddenly and everyone turned to look at him and Tom. Anna was here, somewhere. He looked around as the ballet master approached.
“Hello, gentlemen,” he said pleasantly. “May I help you?”
Devin glared at him. “Where is she?”
“Where is who?” The older man glanced at Tom.
“Anna,” Devin answered, walking up to the woman standing in the middle of the stage. He gave her a small smile and she smiled nervously back. “Where is she? Where is the woman who stole the man from you?”
“I...I don’t know what you’re talking about.” She was clearly terrified of him, which pleased him to no end.
“Anna.” He turned to the black man and narrowed his eyes. “You lied the last time I was here. You’re lucky to be alive.”
The man narrowed his eyes at Devin. “She’s not here.”
Devin clenched his hands and looked around, noticing Aaron wasn’t around. “Where’s Aaron?”
“He went home sick,” Vincent answered, walking over with a firm look on his face. “If you don’t mind, we are in the middle of rehearsals. Whoever you are looking for is obviously not here.”
Devin grabbed him around his neck and stared into his eyes. His powers weren’t as strong, but if he concentrated, he could glean a little bit of information from his mind. He saw Anna dancing and....Devin growled. “You fucking bastard. You will pay for hiding her.” He shoved the man away and stalked back towards Tom. “She was here. She left with that fucking Aaron.”
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