✨Andi✨
Yuri didn't say another word after his command to Turnip. He was still holding my hand as we walked along the busy street of Seville. I recognize this alley, we are probably headed to one of the most luxurious hotels here in the city. Expect nothing but luxury with these dangerous people.
His warm big hands made mine look like a child's palm. His Valentino perfume was intoxicating me as he pulled me closer to his side in a protective manner, wrapping his arms around my shoulder. Yuri was wearing casual clothes like the day he picked me up on the roads of Nevada but still, he's an image of a model who just got out of a photo shoot. I feel the envious glances women of all ages throw in my direction as we pass them. This man was certainly a head-turner.
We are walking behind Turnip and other men in suits – probably Diego's– while Diego and Yuri are both on my sides. They must be thinking that I was a fragile girl, I have to use that to my advantage. I can't let Ricardo be killed by these men, he is my job and I have to finish him.
My shoes today have laces and I didn't tie it securely when I got out of the hotel. I can see that my shoelace was loosening up. When we reached the empty alley behind the hotel, I purposely stepped on it and tripped, letting out a girly yelp that stopped these men from walking. If not for Yuri's arms on my waist, my fall would have a bad impact.
Just like I expected, Ricardo took this chance to escape the guards hold on him. He took Diego's guard's gun and shot the man on his left on his leg.
I'm used to seeing blood and hearing guns but I have to act innocent. I covered my ears and closed my eyes while they were having a hand to hand combat. Trying to contain the situation before it escalates.
Curses in Spanish and Russians can be heard as well as thuds and grunts. Ricardo was good in combat, I read it on his profile and I knew he can take those two down. I opened my eyes but Yuri wrapped his arms around me, pulling me in his chest.
''prikonchit' yego'' Yuri was calm, his heartbeat was as composed as the morning breeze. This only shows that he isn't new to these kinds of situations. Wouldn't expect anything less from the son of one of the most powerful men in the underworld. (finish him off)
''my na publike'' Diego hissed. (we are in public)
''sdelay eto'' Yuri commanded. Clearly, he was the one in command even here in Spain. (do it)
The Spanish guard was down when I peeked, only Turnip was left standing. Diego pulled out his handgun and pointed it at Ricardo. Ricardo saw it too, he took the gun behind him and aimed at Diego while he evaded Turnips attacks. Ricardo's gun had a silencer, he pulled the trigger and Diego grunted close to us. Diego was holding his right arm but it's just a flesh wound.
Ricardo wasn't done, he pointed his gun at Turnip's head. To think that he was smaller than those guards and he put them down was amazing – not that I would tell him that – he's a good fighter for his size.
Yuri left my side, probably decided to take care of this mess himself but Ricardo had other plans. He evaded Yuri and Turnip, sprinting in my direction. I wanted to retaliate, I've never been good at faking struggling. Ricardo held my neck and for the first time, I saw Yuri's calm demeanor vanish.
''Give me her and I'll let you live'' Yuri spoke sternly as Ricardo aimed his gun on my temple. I winced when it made contact with my skin, the muzzle was still hot and it burned me.
Ricardo chuckled evilly, he sniffed my neck brazenly and the feel of his tongue on my skin when he licked me was horrid. ''She tastes good, I wonder how she'll taste down here'' his hand with the gun held my core and that snapped my patience.
I let my plan move, the fake nail I have on my pinky contains the venom of a blue coral snake. One of Sin's specialties, aside from being a techy genius, was her obsession with venomous snakes. She was studying how to use the venom to kill the person slowly. Making it look like an accident in the process.
Gripping Ricardo's hand from caressing my core with my left hand, I pinched the venom out as my nails digging it on his skin. When I was sure that the venom was injected in his bloodstream, I used my right hand to pull down his arms that were holding me steady, twisted it, and pinned it on his back.
I can't do so much more than these little self-defense tactics without revealing my identity so I let Ricardo respond to my attempt.
He cursed in Spanish again and punched me in the gut with all his strength and kicked my hand when I kneeled on the ground, crashing my head on the concrete wall using the buttstock of his gun.
Yuri was in front of me at lightning speed, Turnip was about to chase Ricardo but Yuri stopped him. He ordered Turnip to take care of Diego and his bodyguard.
''Hey, stay with me'' I can feel my vision blurring ''focus on me, Angel.'' Yuri was breathing heavily and I felt like floating in the air before the darkness consumed me.
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My vision was unclear, the lights were hurting my eyes but my other senses were working perfectly. There was a pounding in my head and I remembered. Ricardo, that fucker will die soon enough. I must've passed out after my head hit the wall. Forcing my eyes to open, I became aware of my surroundings.
I must be in Yuri's room, it was a lot different from my suite. There was a big chic chandelier on the ceiling, screaming proudly of elegance. It was quiet but I can hear faint voices – must be outside the room I was in – they were speaking in Russian.
I swung my legs from the bed, good thing they didn't change my clothes or they'd see my battle scars. My phone, camera, and wallet were resting on the mahogany bedside table. They must've checked its content - figures. They will not let me stay in here if they have doubts about my identity.
Sin was quick to create my identity as Rian Luis so I'd have no problem with them checking my stuff.
It was eleven in the evening from my phone, I slept too long and now I'm hungry. Before I could stand up, the wooden door swung open, revealing Yuri in his black shirt and sweatpants. He looks devilishly handsome at this time of night, it should be illegal.
''You're awake'' he walked towards my direction. ''How are you feeling?''
''Hungry'' he chuckled lightly as he sat beside me. He raised his hand, I was on guard but he rubbed his thumb over my temple.
''This will heal easily but might leave a scar'' he was now checking the right side of my head where the pain was coming from. ''We had to cut some of your hair to tend to your wounds.''
I lifted my hand and stroked the part of my hair that he was checking. Three stitches. ''Does it look bad?''
Yuri laughed again, a genuine one ''you're still beautiful.'' That made me blush – shit. No one was able to make me blush – but Yuri did. ''I'll get you something to eat.''
''Uhm… you don't have to do that, I can walk'' I stopped him before he could walk out of the room but my protest only fell on deaf ears. He vanished on the wooden door and walked back in a few minutes later with a tray in his hand.
He motioned me to follow him on the balcony and I did as I was told. The dinner was good but I felt uneasy about Yuri's bold ogling on me.
''Why are you here in Seville?'' he finally spoke after I finished my food and took the pill he gave me.
''Work, I'm here to get some photos of the city for the magazine'' I explained as I sip the wine he gave me. ''Yuri, uhm… what happened to the men in the alley?'' I was half curious about their wellbeing.
''They're fine. Listen, Angel'' he spoke softly this time. ''The guy who attacked us, my men are still looking for him so I need you to stay with me for a while.''
They don't doubt my identity as Rian Luis, and eighteen-year-old freelance photographer from Santa Barbara.
''Why? Is he after me?''
Yuri leaned back on his chair ''he's a dangerous man. I need to make sure you're safe.''
His words made my heart leap a mile. If only it was real. Maybe he sees me as a potential mistress of him.
''How long will I have to stay?''
''Just until he's found'' that won't take long. The venom will take effect at dawn and he'll be dead before the sun rises tomorrow.
This situation is new to me, I've never stayed with anyone other than Isiah and Sin especially on a mission. I guess I don't have a choice, besides this is just temporary.
''Uhm… where will I sleep then?''
He smiled wickedly ''in my room.'' My eyes widened, I wasn't acting anymore. Does he expect me to sleep with him, the hell will I sleep with this playboy. ''All the rooms in these suit are occupied by my people.''
''What do you do exactly?'' I asked as if I was eagerly interested.
''My family owns a few hotels and casinos'' it was true though. But those were only masks to hide the real dealing happening inside their buildings.
Yuri told me the pretty side of their business, he said that Diego was their business partner and they plan to put up a hotel here in Seville. He also told me his last name although I knew that already but I acted surprised to know that he was a billionaire. It was hard to act stupid when in reality I was far from stupid.
''Can we put a pillow wall between us?'' I asked after I took a warm shower in his bathroom. It didn't surprise me that Yuri took the liberty of picking up my stuff at my suit and paid for my accommodation. He wasn't taking no for answers so I just let it play.
''I won't bite, prekrasnyy'' he patted the space beside him.(beautiful)
I can feel the heat on my cheeks with his teasing but I would never trust a playboy like him. ''You know what? The couch is comfortable enough for me'' I walked to his side and took a pillow with me but it was a wrong move to get close to him.
Yuri held my wrist and pulled me roughly. A surprise shriek escaped me when I landed above his toned body.
''Are you scared of me?'' His words were pure seduction. ''I told you, I won't bite. Not unless you want it.'' I placed my palms on his chest and tried to get up from laying on top of him but then again, he has other plans. He held both of my wrists and pinned my back on the bed, his body hovering over mine. ''Pretty little kitten, will you allow me to kiss you?''
''W-what?'' it has been a long time since I kissed anyone. My job requires vast knowledge but I was never good at flirting or seduction.
Yuri's green orbs were darkened with desire and I can feel his hard shaft against my legs. ''Just one kiss kitten... your body wants me.'' He was now resting on his elbow while his other hand stroked my cheek. His skin was so warm that it left a wildfire spreading through my whole being. ''I've been dreaming about you lately, Angel... Let me.''
This man is such a sweet talker. No wonder girls fall on his feet.
''I'm not good at kissing'' I was surprised to hear myself speaking with a deep voice to Yuri. My breathing and heartbeat were erratically speeding like a bullet train securing my demise. I was attracted to this gorgeous dangerous man and I guess it wouldn't hurt to give in.
Yuri gave me a victorious grin before dipping his head down and claimed my lips. He was such a good kisser. He evaded my mouth like it was his own, savoring me, tasting me as his hand feasted on my curves.
The moment his lips touched mine, I knew I was doomed. I was falling to the rock bottom of Yuri's seduction and I don't know where the ladder was to escape his presence anymore.
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