Page 63 of Ours

“I love you more,” she replied, pressing her lips to his.

Returning the tender kiss, Kade committed the moment to memory. This would be a day long remembered. He couldn’t wait to tell their grandchildren all about it, someday.

Listening to the beeps as they passed each floor, Lexi reluctantly pulled away. Ready or not, it was go time. “Close the doorsimmediately behind me. Your father keeps his security detail near the elevators so we need to make sure they don’t see you,” she said.

Nodding in agreement, he pressed his large body against the side of the elevator next to the floor control panel. Adjusting the Beretta in his hand, he clenched his jaw in anticipation. Looking up at the LED screen situated at the top of the door, he counted the floor numbers as they continued upwards.

Straightening her posture, she took a step towards the entrance of the lift. Plastering a blank look over her face, she prepared herself for what was to come.

If you can’t handle this, just say the word and I’ll slip in. I know you want this kill, but I’ll gladly see it through if you chicken out,Nikki purred from the back of her mind.

“I’ve got this,” she whispered.

“Yes you do, my love,” Kade replied, unaware that she wasn’t talking to him.

Looking at him from the corner of her eyes, she gave him a cheeky grin. He had such confidence in her, it made her love him even more. Opening her mouth to reply, she lost her breath as she felt an unmistakable flutter in her lower abdomen.

Noticing her expression switching on a dime, he arched a brow. With immediate concern, his entire body stiffened. “What’s wrong?”

Moving her hand to her bump, she lifted her lips into a bright smile. This was the first time she had felt their son. He had impeccable timing, just like his Daddy.

“He moved!” she said happily.

“Yeah?” he said, widening his dark eyes.

Wishing they had more time to enjoy the milestone, she nodded her head. Giving him a knowing look, she gave her stomach a loving pat. “Don’t worry, he knows you’re here. He’ll give you a kick when we’re done, I’m sure!”

Fighting the urge to stop the elevator, he took comfort in her words. He couldn’t wait to feel his son kick, he always loved feeling Loey move when she was in the womb.

“Good. Take care of him, Sweetheart,” he said.

“Always,” she replied.

Regaining her self-assured stance, Lexi lifted her chin as they climbed the last handful of floors. With time closing in, she offered him one last smile before centering her attention on the metal doors.

“Here we go,” she muttered.

Jumping slightly as the elevator came to an abrupt halt, she sucked in a deep breath. Releasing it slowly, she waited as the doors to the elevator opened onto the thirty-third floor. Stepping out of the lift without a second thought, she shivered as the sliding doors closed behind her. Starting the five-minute countdown in her mind, she glanced to her left and right. Flanking both sides were a total of four security guards, all of whom stood to immediate attention.

“Hi, boys,” she said, hardening her expression. “Bloodbayne’s expecting me.”

Eyeing her critically, Taron stalked towards her. Shaking his bald head, he moved to stand in front of her. His Boss hadn’t said a word to him about any meeting with the little bitch.

“He didn’t say anything about you stopping by,” he said, a deep frown etched into his chiseled face.

Staring up at the intimidating man, she arched a sculpted brow. With every quick heartbeat, a burst of adrenaline rushed through her veins, causing her senses to sharpen. She was primed and ready, the assholes better not get in her way.

“I just got the call, he probably didn’t have time to tell you, yet. No matter, I’ll see myself in,” she said, pushing past him.

Reaching out towards her, Taron grabbed onto her upper arm. Yanking her backwards, he growled a warning. “No, you won’t.”

Trying to pull away from his hold, she gave him a scathing look. Acutely aware of the other three men closing in, she pulled back her lips into a sneer. “Don’t you touch me!” she hissed.

Squeezing his fingers around her bicep, he chuckled darkly. As if she had any authority to tell him what to do. “Listen here you little cun—”

Before the hired thug could finish his sentence, she abruptly turned her body towards him. Pulling back her free arm, she pushed her opened hand upwards towards his face. Contacting his chin using the base of her palm, she forced his head upwards in one swift motion.

Moaning in sudden pain, Taron released his hold on her arm. Losing his balance, he fell backwards against the hallway wall. Blinking his watery eyes, he stood in stunned silence for a handful of seconds, too dazed to realize what had just happened.

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