Her Lucky Number Thirteen (The American Soldier Collection 13)

“I want to know how it happened. Every damn detail, Viktor,” she stated firmly. He raised one of his eyebrows up at her and she pulled her lip tight and then lowered her eyes.

Smack.

He spanked her ass. “Get in the damn shower. I’ll explain everything,” he said and then got into the shower with her and helped her get lathered up wi

th soap. He explained in little detail about the night they arrived. He should have left that part out, she was even more furious. But as he explained what happened and how they were able to handle the men responsible she seemed to get quiet.

“You need to learn that we can’t tell you about every little detail of our jobs. If we get some sort of injury or scar, you don’t need to know how.”

“That’s not really fair. It means you can keep secrets from me,” she said and then rinsed the conditioner out of her hair. He turned her around and pressed her against the wall. He lifted her arms above her head and she gasped. Keeping a firm expression, he stared down into her gorgeous dark blue eyes.

“I love you, Nalia. I’ve never said those words to any other woman ever. I have gone through things in my life I will probably never tell you about. Things that changed me, made me the man I am today. Letting go, having a woman like you who cares and who loves with all her heart is going to take some time getting used to. Can you please give me some slack here? I’m stubborn, used to handling this shit on my own and keeping things inside of me. I don’t trust easy, and I can count on both hands how many people I fully trust with my life, and with yours. So I’m only going to tell you this once. When I say no questions, it means no questions.”

He couldn’t tell if she was accepting, upset, or what. But then she held his gaze and nodded.

“I love you, too. I appreciate your honesty and that’s all I really want. To know that you are okay. I’ve been through a lot, too. I never told a man I loved him, never mind five men. I gave my body to you, and my heart and soul. That means you’re part of me. So if you hurt, I hurt. If you’re happy, then I’m happy. It’s something new for both of us.”

“Ya lyublyu tyebya, my Milaya.” He kissed her deeply then brought her arms over his shoulders and hugged her tight. She kissed his neck once he released her lips and he knew that she was the most important person in his life. He would love her forever. He would do everything in his power to keep her safe, to protect her from harm and from ever feeling fear or pain again.

Chapter 8

“Vlladim, I need security to be top notch. Although I don’t expect there to be any surprise visitors, I need the chopper on standby as well as the jet in case I need a quick getaway. We won’t go into Moscow unless it is necessary. I’d rather do her training here, in the States. It will be too much of a hassle getting her through security to go out of the country. Not until she is completely submissive,” Cornikup told him.

Vlladim nodded his head and then glanced at the young woman kneeling on the floor. Cornikup caressed her hair. And smiled at his prisoner.

“You will have some company soon enough. Nalia will be here by tomorrow and I expect you to teach her the rules,” he said to the young woman.

“Yes, Cornikup. I will do as you say,” she whispered. Vlladim couldn’t help but to look over her sexy body. She had long brown hair, deep blue eyes and was sweet and submissive. Cornikup trained her to be that way and he couldn’t help but to wish he could get his hands on her. Vlladim wondered when Cornikup would take her virginity and taint the woman and her family. If he wasn’t up for the job then Vlladim would do the dirty work. He licked his lips.

“Ahh, Vlladim, you look at my prize, my revenge with such desire in your eyes. You have been such a loyal protector.” He caressed the young woman’s hair and then ran his fingers along her collarbone then her breast. She shivered and remained straight faced. She was so obedient now, even Vlladim could hardly remember when she had to be beaten into submission.

“She is quite beautiful, and you have been so patient with her, and have trained her to be obedient as our ancestors before us had with their women.”

“And I will do the same to Nalia with your help. We will see how long it will take to break Nalia down, considering your sources say she is quite resourceful.”

“She will need to be restrained at all times. I will help in every way I can.”

“Good, stay on top of things and let me know as soon as she is in our men’s possession. In the interim, do you know if Nicolai and Karlicov found Lapella and Scarlapetti as we planned?”

“They should be infiltrating the mansion as we speak. I’ll hear from my men who are in Salvation and see if they feel confident in grabbing Nalia.”

Cornikup smiled. He cupped the young woman’s chin.

“Nicolai will never know that I have you, just as Karlicov will never know it is me who has his daughter, Nalia.”

* * * *

Cosivan, Boian and Dusty had left for Florida along with other members of the organization. They had concrete proof on the whereabouts of Vincent and Romeo and wanted to be there to take them down. Nalia wasn’t too happy about them leaving and they didn’t tell her why, so she wouldn’t be scared. Cosivan, Viktor and Chatham remained behind, hoping to give Nalia the good news shortly.

“Anything yet?” Storm asked Cosivan as they stood outside of the boutique in town while Aspen and Nalia shopped.

“They were getting ready to go into the estate about thirty minutes ago,” Chatham told them.

“Then this will all be over very soon,” Winter replied.

“Then you guys can look into purchasing that house you’ve been holding up in as a vacation home. I know Aspen will be thrilled to have Nalia around,” Storm said to Cosivan, Viktor, and Chatham.

“And maybe marry that woman and start a family? That way our little one has a playmate as we expand this family,” Winter said and they chuckled.