Page 2 of Inside of You, Vol. One
And those eyes target you and communicate that he’ll pull the trigger if he wants to. And that he’s pulled the trigger many times before, and not lost one night of sleep.
He raises his eyebrows. “Do you understand this situation? Nod, yes or no.”
You nod your head.
“Are you alone?”
You reluctantly nod again.
He takes time to study you, drawing his gaze over every inch of your body. “A man should be here with you 24-7.”
You widen your eyes.
“You’re too sexy to be here by yourself with only a book.” Keeping his gun aimed at you, he steps further inside and scans your place. “Yes. This place will do for now.”
You swallow.
He walks over and stops a foot in front of you. “You will not speak the whole time. It will be easier this way.”
You try your best to calm your nerves.
He leans his head to the side. “Do you know who I am?”
You shake your head no.
“My name is Kazimir. I am the Lion.” A wicked smile spreads across his face. “Have you ever heard of the Lion?”
Two men rush inside before you can answer. Both are as tall as him and also wearing suits. Each wields a gun.
One groans and picks up the door. He has pale blond hair cut close to his head. “Kazimir, I told you to knock on the door, not knock the door down.”
Kazimir gestures to the man trying to fix your door. “And that is my step brother Sasha. He’s always grumpy.”
“Because you always leave destruction and messes wherever you go.”
“Get used to it, Sasha. One day, you’ll be my number one.”
Sasha rolls his eyes. “If I don’t kill you first.”
The other man helps Sasha lean your door against the frame.
“I apologize for the door. It couldn’t have been helped.” Kazimir lowers the gun. “I’ll be sure to send someone by this evening to fix your door.”
You are shocked by the statement.
“And write her a check too, Kazimir.” Sasha walks over, sits down, and picks up the book you were reading. “This looks good. Very steamy.”
“I can tell you’re the type of woman that loves it steamy.” Kazimir grins your way. “Would you like a big check from the Lion?”
You nod.
“I like a woman who knows what she wants.” Kazimir snaps his fingers at the other guy, still trying to fix your door. “Luka, write her check.”
Groaning, Luka drops the door, dives his hand into the inside of his suit jacket, and pulls out a checkbook. His voice comes out as a bark. “How much?”
“Upper five figures. She looks like she deserves it.” Kazimir puts the gun on the nearest table and heads to the back. “Come. Be a good hostess and show me around.”
There’s hesitation, but you head his way.
