“It’s been ages since I’ve seen you,” I say to Ronin once we’re out of the cab.
“Lucky for you, I was in Rome when I got the call.” He shakes my hand.
“Lucky us,” Mia says, as we board Ronin’s private jet.
“Hear about Bishop?” I ask Ronin once the plane is in the air.
“Just that he’s got some grand plan to kidnap everyone in the world he wants dead.” Ronin laughs a little. “I’ve had Savannah in hiding ever since Dean Maddox told us Bishop’s resurfaced.
Mia gives me a questioning look and I explain the history. Savannah’s the sister to Clementine Prince, Gabriel Prince’s wife. Together, Clementine and Gabriel raised Savannah and Bishop’s only child, Tennyson, when Savannah was thought to be dead.
Now that Savannah’s alive, Bishop’s grand prize is to find her and his son and have a happy family.
Too bad Savannah doesn’t love him.
I’ll tell Mia later that from how it looks, Savannah’s in love with Ronin. Or at least, I know he loves her. That gem can wait until we’re alone. Don’t want to make him uncomfortable since he’s the one saving our asses.
“Is she hiding in Rome?” I ask him.
Ronin smiles. “I’d never tell.”
I nod. “I get it. Bishop’s after Mia just to get back at her father, but little does Bishop know Georgio’s dirty, just like him.”
I explain the story to Ronin, telling him how I was framed for something Georgio orchestrated.
“That’s shitty that he’ll let you take the fall,” Ronin says, once I’ve explained everything.
“Yeah, I thought we were friends.”
Mia rubs her hand over mine. “Everything will work out.”
I bring her hand to my lips, kissing over her fingers.
“If Georgio didn’t want you dead before, I’m sure he will once he knows about that.” Ronin points to Mia’s hand against my lips.
“Yeah, I know.”
“What are you going to do?” Ronin asks. And I know he’s talking about Georgio and the mess we’re in.
I shrug. “Not too sure. I know Don Amato wants everyone to meet in Miami in a few days.”
“You going?” he asks.
My eyes connect with Mia’s. “I’m not sure. I’m not even sure what’s going on. Jeremy is going to meet me in London, and we’ll figure it out.”
“Well, if you need anything, just ask.”
I smile. “Thanks, I appreciate that.”
The rest of the flight we discuss ways we can find Bishop and make sure he never bothers anyone ever again. Once we reach London, we part ways with Ronin and head toward one of my safe houses.
“So, no one knows about this house either?” Mia asks once we pull up to the wrought-iron gate.
“No, I have a few getaway houses just for these types of events.”
“Well, I’m glad you thought ahead.”
I put my arm around her once we leave the cab. “I’m always thinking ahead.”
Mia grins, rushing toward the front door. “I can’t wait to get into a nice long shower.”
The thought of her wet and soapy in my house makes my dick harden. “Now, I haven’t made this house ready, so there’s no food. No nothing.”
Mia shrugs. “That’s ok. I like roughing it.”
“Mm. So do I.” I open the front door and flick on the lights.
“Wow,” Mia says, as she spins in the foyer, taking in the house's majesty. “I’ve never seen anything so beautiful.”
I stare right at her. “Me either.” Watching Mia’s eyes light up at the sight of my house, makes me feel proud. “Let’s get you into the shower.”
I head down the marble hallway, and she follows me all the way into the bathroom.
I want to get into the shower with her. Because the thought of it makes my mouth fucking water.
“Are you going to wash my hair?” she asks, when she turns the water on, waiting for the water to heat.
“Your hair. Your back. Your anything you let me wash.” I’m hungry for her.
She undresses and steps into the shower. “Get in here.”
I shove off my clothes and follow her under the spray. Ah, it feels so good. My overtired muscles relax under the steam.
“How does that feel?” I ask, as I massage her shoulders.
“I’ve been so tense since everything happened.”
“Let me relax you,” I tell her, pulling her under the water, pushing and kneading her muscles under my hands. “Let me make you feel so good.”
She leans her head against my chest, and I kiss her neck as my fingers dip down her spine. Her supple body relaxes under my touch. “Ah.”
As bad as I want to fuck her here in this shower, I have other plans for her. I want to watch her submit. I want to watch her as I come all over her.
My dick grows harder. “I want to do so many things to you, Mia.”
She spins in my arms, facing me now. “Like what?”
It’s her fucking eyes. They’re so honest. So damn beautiful.
“I want to get you to submit to me first.”