Total pages in book: 147
Estimated words: 148949 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 745(@200wpm)___ 596(@250wpm)___ 496(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 148949 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 745(@200wpm)___ 596(@250wpm)___ 496(@300wpm)
“Not Tisha.”
“Then, Valentina will have reasonable limitations in New Orleans.”
“She does like to bomb more than me.”
“Tisha would complement what Valentina brings to the table.” David’s voice was measured. “But he must really understand the risks that he is taking, and what he is up against.”
My nerves flared. “What do you have planned?”
“I think we should show Tisha footage of moments where Lunita has—”
“Absolutely not. Many of those moments, she did not have clothes on—”
“Yet, she was also covered in blood and carrying cut-up body parts.”
“And?”
“He must see it, Kazimir.”
I glared at him. “After our conversation this morning, one would think that you would step carefully when it comes to all topics on Lunita.”
“Unfortunately, that conversation told me to go even harder with protecting you.”
Sneering, I looked away. “David, why are you trying to get me to kill you?”
“I think you care for Lunita. Too much.”
I tensed.
“I believe your caring for Lunita makes you blind and even. . .deaf to how dangerous Lunita is.”
I looked at him. “I can see and hear the horror that Lunita brings, I just choose to. . .”
David quirked his brows.
“You must understand that she is part of my mouse, David. How could I hate or despise her?”
“Olga should not have died.” David lowered his voice. “I knew that. . .Lunita might show up. I probably should have personally guarded your door that night, but I was so exhausted and. . .I thought that Lunita had limits to the pain she would cause.”
My heart ached.
“I will not make that mistake again, Kazimir.”
I ran my fingers through my hair. “Alright, show Tisha the footage. But only the ones where Lunita is covered in blood and carrying body parts. I will not have him seeing her naked.”
David nodded. “Understood.”
“Also,” I added, “I want you to bring in more men to come with us. Skilled ones. Ones that I can trust to protect my family.”
“I will make sure that you are prepared for anything that may come your way in New Orleans.”
“Good. And David?” I looked him squarely in the eyes. “Thank you for. . .protecting me last night and. . .”
David pursed his lips together.
“And thank you for. . .helping my mouse protect me too.”
A small smile hit his face, but he wasn’t crazy enough to gloat. “You are welcome, Kazimir.”
I thought of Emily. “Are the men getting the cells ready?”
David checked his watch. “They should be close to done. I will check and make sure.”
“Good. I will get Paolo.” I headed to the door. “Just make sure Blue keeps Emily too busy to wonder about being around Paolo right now.”
“I will, Kazimir.”
“My mouse must not find out about my surprise.”
“All will stay silent.”
Chapter 25
Personal
Emily
I finished dressing and left the bathroom.
Blue rocked Emilio in her arms. “I really think you should consider what I am saying, Emily.”
“Breast milk has superior nutritional content.”
Blue loudly sighed.
“I’m serious. It’s full of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.”
Cooing, Emilio reached his hand out as if trying to touch Blue’s chin.
“I understand, Emily.” Blue grinned and watched him. “And, I want Emilio to have the best food too, but adding a wet nurse to the team after Olga’s. . .death. I think that would be a dangerous move.”
I swallowed. “You mean after I killed her.”
“After Lunita murdered her.”
A cold shiver ran down my spine. “The cell will keep Lunita closed in, and everyone safe. I. . .she will not kill anyone else. The wet nurse will be safe.”
“And what about in New Orleans?”
“Have you found a property with cells yet?”
“I have Misha searching, but even if we do have a cell for you, I am not excited about the addition of a wet nurse, while I am not around.”
“No one else is going to die by Lunita’s hands.”
“I am not talking about Lunita.”
I walked over to Blue and gently grabbed Emilio from her. “Then, what are you talking about, Blue?”
“I would want to do more extensive checks on these women—”
“True. Just because we don’t have the time, doesn’t mean that the security check should be lacking.”
Still, worry creased Blue’s face.
“What’s up, Blue?”
“I am uncomfortable with another woman coming around the Lion and pulling out her breasts.”
I chuckled. “You think the wet nurse may cause problems in my relationship?”
“Many would love to take your place. This introduces a lot of variables to the New Orleans trip.”
“Girl, I would beat that chick’s ass with her own arm.” I raised Emilio to me and kissed him on the cheek. “Even more, I trust Kazimir and I trust our relationship.”
Blue frowned.
“And most of all, I am not going to deny my son the best food on this earth because I’m worried about some chick trying to suck Kaz’s dick.”
Blue pursed her lips together.
“Plus, formula is synthetic. It does it’s best to mimic the composition of breast milk, but will always miss out on the nutrients.”