Chapter 130: 131 ~ Mira
"You went to see him?"
That was the first thing I heard when I stepped into the living room. Jace was standing right there with a scowl on his face.
"I didn’t know you were back." I said calmly.
He let out an exasperated breath.
"I asked you a question."
"You already know the answer. What do you want me to do? Lie?" I arched my brows at him.
"You’re fraternizing with my enemy!"
I turned to the guard who had heard everything that was discussed between Massimo and I.
"You didn’t give him the full report?" I asked him as he stood as still as a statue.
He didn’t answer.
I fumed. "Answer me! If you’re going to tell him everything I do, you shouldn’t leave such important details out."
"It’s not his job to eavesdrop on conversations." Jace spoke up for him.
"But it’s his job to tell you everywhere I go and who I meet up with huh?"
Jace signalled for the guard to leave and I faced him squarely.
"Just so you know, I-"
"You don’t listen."
I huffed. "Can you let me finish?"
"You’re not supposed to be seen with him for whatever reason. It is unsafe and that was a very unwise move."
"Gee thanks for underestimating my wisdom."
"Mira..."
"I don’t want to hear it Jace. You need to stop treating me like a child. I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself."
"Yet he could he have killed you." He retorted with a blank expression.
"He didn’t. And," I pointed at myself. "I found my way out of there before you could swoop in and play the hero."
His jaw ticked. "I’m not trying to play the hero. I’m not a hero."
"What are you? A villain?"
He walked away.
"I thought so!" I called after him as he climbed the stairs.
He could be so annoying for no actual reason.
~
Jace didn’t stay indoors for long before he left to God knows where again. I wondered when he’d ever stay home.
I didn’t know how to say it but I missed him. I wished we could be like every other normal couple out there that lived without the chaos of the mafia world. I wanted a sense of normalcy. I needed it in fact.
Impulsively, I picked up my phone and called him. He picked up this time.
"Hey,"
"Is there something wrong? I left not too long ago."
I sighed. "I know. Everything’s fine. I just... miss you."
There was silence for a long moment. Then I heard him breathe out. I could tell his iciness was beginning to thaw.
"I miss you too. I’ll be home tonight."
I grinned a little wider than I anticipated. "Be on time for dinner. I’ll make your favorite."
"Yes ma’am. I love you."
My heart fluttered as he said that. "I love you too."
When the call ended, I giggled like a little girl, kicking my feet in the air.
I couldn’t wait to see him.
I decided I was going to cook tonight so the chef had the evening off. I made a truffle risotto as well as a few of his favorite desserts. When I was done with setting up the table with candles and making sure there was a sweet scent permeating the air, I went up and showered. Then I changed into a nice lingerie and wrapped myself in the transparent robe.
When dinner time came, I went downstairs and sat at the table.
He was late.
Ten minutes passed with no sight of him and I was beginning to get anxious.
I picked up my phone to call him and that was when the elevator doors opened. I sighed in relief when I saw that it was him.
Jace looked dashingly handsome in his jeans and casual shirt. It wasn’t everyday I saw him dressed so simply. He was always in suits. But this made him seem more laid back and relaxed. I loved it.
"Smells heavenly in here," he commented.
"Tastes even better." I grinned, getting on my feet.
"Sorry I’m l-" The words got stuck in his throat.
I watched his Adam apple bob up and down as he swallowed. His pupils dilated as his eyes devoured me in those few seconds.
"You look ravishing mi amore," he whispered sultrily.
I felt a trickle of liquid pool at my panties when he said that.
Swiftly he took my lips in his and nearly swallowed up my face.
"Jace the food’s getting cold," I managed to pull away from him amidst giggles.
"I’m starving but I don’t know what to eat first."
The double entendre wasn’t lost on me. But the growl of his stomach gave me more reasons to pretend I didn’t understand.
"As promised, I made your favorite." I gestured at the main course. "And a few other sweet treats."
"Wow," he sighed, sitting down.
"I know you don’t have much of a sweet tooth so I toned down on the sugar."
"How thoughtful of you. Thank you," he said, placing a kiss on my lips again.
We ate in comfortable silence for the most part, making small talk here and there. But the searing tension in the room was all that I could think of.
I had just finished with my dessert when he pulled me into his lap and placed a deep, demanding kiss on my lips.
Our tongues battled for dominance.
"Let’s take this inside," I said, panting for air as we pulled apart.
"I want to take you right here."
"But-"
He lifted me before I could finish, placing me on the table as he pushed the dishes to one side.
Jace went on his knees, eyes locked on mine as he deeped a finger into my wet pussy and played with my clit.
I shut my eyes and bit on my lower lip. He pinched my nipple and I hissed.
I threw my head back as he replaced his finger with his tongue, lapping up my juices like it was ice cream.
My fingers gripped his hair while I moaned till I couldn’t hear the profanities I spoke anymore.
When I finally came, it was earth shattering.
But the night had only just begun.