Chapter 24 - Ashan

“Stop,” I screamed as we barged into the warehouse. After hours of scouring the internet and making calls, we finally found out who had captured Jamie. As we entered, I saw Ana and Pedro arguing. They were rolling around on the floor. Jamie sat tied to a chair in the middle of the warehouse.

Seeing her alive, I felt my rage calming. I wanted to run to her and take her into my arms, but we had to secure the situation first. She beamed at me, and a ray of sunshine flooded my heart as it skipped a beat. Even in all this turmoil she shone, she was the most beautiful woman I had ever known.

The two jumped to their feet and tried to run as we filled the room, but my guards caught them. Ana went down to the floor again as she tried to escape but seemingly couldn’t find her feet. Pedro stopped and pulled at her to assist, but it was in vain. My men got to them before they could move. They dragged Ana to her feet fighting and screaming, she was even kicking at them.

Pedro just complied, he lowered his head and just stood there. “Stop, Ana,” I yelled at her. “Don’t you two even try running! We know who you got into bed with to pull this off, but your plans won’t work.”

Walking to Jamie, I noticed the blood on her arm. Kneeling before her as I untied her, I spoke gently. “Jamie, I’m so sorry. Are you okay?”

She flung her arms around my neck, burying her head in me. “Thank you,” she whispered. I filled with warmth as I rose holding her tightly. Relief washed over me having her in my arms, even if it was only for a second or two.

Letting go, I checked her arm, noting it was only a scrape. I hugged her again. She was the best thing that had ever happened in my life, and I wouldn’t let anything happen to her or our child.

I wished Evelina had come with us. She would know better about treating wounds, but she had to stay behind. She was back at the den discussing an alliance with the groups that weren’t part of this attack. We had to be sure that something like this wouldn’t be possible moving forward. Our allies would become Jamie’s allies, and this would offer her more protection.

Leo took a look at Jamie’s arm. “She’ll be okay, we”ll get the doctor in as soon as we get back,” he said.

“This isn’t over,” Ana screamed. Turning as the guards walked with her past us Jamie let go of me and stepped up to Ana.

Jamie was angry. Who could blame her? “Why, Ana, why do you want me dead?” Jamie inquired. I shared her pain and knew she only wanted answers. It didn’t make any sense to me either.

Ana started shaking, she twisted and turned violently. The guards struggled to hold her, and she managed to pull free of the grip they had on her. She grabbed Jamie, wrenched her around, and out of nowhere, she pulled a gun and held it to Jamie’s head. I felt my heart being ripped from my chest and stood for a minute frozen in fear. Moving forward very slowly, I realized we needed to tread carefully.

“Ana,” I heard Pedro speaking from behind me. “Please, don’t do this. Ashan will forgive us for our poor judgment.” He continued as I stepped back and turned sideways to see him. “You will, won’t you, Ashan.”

Before I could get a word out, the loud boom of a gunshot echoed through the open warehouse. Pedro sank to the ground, clutching his chest as his blood flowed through his hands out of the bullet hole. He lay groaning as some of my men rushed over to help him.

Looking back at Ana, she appeared wild and out of control. Her eyes were wide as she shook her head very faintly. She was aiming the gun left and right as she screamed. “Back off, all of you or I’ll shoot Jamie. Back off I said, back off!”

My men moved back a tad, but they all had their guns pointed at her. Ana placed the gun to Jamie’s head again as she took a step back pulling Jamie with her.

I slowly walked toward them, lifting my hands up into the air before me. I lowered my voice and spoke softly. “Ana, please talk to me, tell me what you want. Why are we here?”

Ana grinned at me angrily. “This is all you”re doing,” she spat at me. She ground the gun against Jamie’s head as she continued. “Stop Ashan, what do you think you’re doing? Don’t come closer, I’ll shoot.”

I stopped moving and took a couple of deep breaths. Alarms shot through me as I noticed Ana looked a bit crazy not just wild. I didn’t want Jamie to get hurt. “Okay, then explain to me what’s going on?” I asked calmly, hoping to defuse the situation without anyone else getting hurt.

“Once she came along,” Ana spat, tapping the gun tip against Jamie’s head. “You discarded me like an old rag. You threw me away like all the years together meant nothing.” Ana’s eyes filled with tears as she spoke. Her voice started breaking and she swallowed a couple of times hard holding back the sobs. “I gave you everything.” She said, glancing at her feet.

Ana shook her head as she looked me in the eyes. “Wasn’t what we had special? Didn’t it mean anything to you?” She was screaming again. Ana was losing control, and I knew I had to get Jamie out of her grip.

My heart was racing a thousand miles, my ribs felt bruised as it pounded in my chest, and I felt sweat running down my back. “Ana, please, haven’t I been good to you all the years? I only let you go after you manipulated me.”

Ana shook her head, she pointed the gun at me, then back to Jamie. Then to me and again back to Jamie as she started rambling. “No, no, no. I gave you everything.”

At that moment, I realized I would have to swallow my pride to keep her calm. “Okay, okay, Ana,” I said as calmly as I could muster. “I’m very sorry if I hurt you. I promise you it wasn’t intentional.”

Slowly stepping forward, I hoped to get close enough to get Jamie away from her. “I really didn’t mean to hurt you or offend you in any way. If I wronged you, I ask your forgiveness. Please, Ana.”

Ana stared blankly at me for a moment. Jamie noticed Ana was distracted by me. She pulled her arm forward and elbowed Ana in the ribs. Ana exhaled sharply letting go of her grip. Jamie darted towards me, but I saw Ana regaining herself and reacting quickly.

She lifted the gun aiming at Jamie, but I couldn’t let her shoot, Jamie. As she squeezed the trigger, I jumped, pushing Jamie out of the way. The bullet bore through the upper right side of my chest just below my shoulder.

It was luckily a small gun, but the Smith Wesson M2 packed a hard punch, nonetheless. I grabbed my shoulder and staggered backward a couple of steps. Feeling Jamie behind me, I tried to stay on my feet. I didn’t want to push her over or fall on top of her. My chest was burning, and a hot, sticky liquid flowed through my fingers.

Looking down, I saw my hand covered in red as the blood forced its way through my fingers. I was relieved to know I had taken the bullet, which meant Jamie was safe. Even though I was shot, I was glad it was me, and Jamie was safe.

Glancing at Ana, her mouth hung open, and her eyes were shocked. Her eyes followed me as I fell on my knees, trying not to tip over. She hadn’t intended on shooting me and her disbelief was evident. Dropping the gun, her hands shot up to her open mouth, covering it as she started screaming.

My guards moved in, kicked the gun away, and dragged her away. I could hear her screaming hysterically as they moved her out of the warehouse. I breathed out deeply as my body fell to the floor.

Staring up at the ceiling, I noticed Jamie kneeling next to me. She had taken off her jacket and balled it up. Taking away my hand she placed it on the wound and applied pressure. Luder had called our surgeon. They weren’t going to move me. He went outside to wait for him to arrive. I smiled at Jamie, noticing the tears running down her face. “It’s going to be fine. Please don’t cry.” I said softly reaching up and caressing her cheek.

The doctor worked quickly to remove the bullet and patch me up. He ordered me to stay in bed for at least a week and give my shoulder six to twelve weeks to heal. As soon as my arm was bandaged, we could all go back to the den.

Leo and Luder stayed behind to clean up and make sure that there were no traces of us ever being there. We weren’t sure who the owner of the warehouse was and didn’t want repercussions.

Evelina assisted Jamie in getting me settled. Jamie would learn to do the day-to-day checks with assistance from Frank and Cleo. Luder and Evelina also offered to stay and assist with the gambling den. I was still a bit heartbroken about all the destruction, but I was overjoyed that everything turned out okay and Jamie was safe.

With all the damage to the den, it would be a couple of weeks before we could open again but I had Jamie by my side. The first week I allowed her to treat me and assist with the daily tasks. She made sure everything went smoothly everyday and I couldn’t be more grateful.

Having her assist in washing me was one of the many pleasures of being injured. Everyday I grew in strenght and desire for her. By the end of the second week I couldn’t contain my lust anymore. As we crawled into bed and Jamie lay her head on my chest I whispered in her ear.

“Jamie, I want you.”

Turning her head up to me, she placed a warm kiss on my cheek as she spoke. “Sleep Ashan, not yet.”

“I’m ready, I promise.” I responded feeling my dick coming to life.

She softly rubbed up and down my chest. “Let’s give it another day or so. I’m a bit worn tonight.”

Accepting her reply, I hugged her tightly and allowed sleep to take me.

Jamie was already up when I woke. I heard the shower running; glancing over, I noticed the door was only halfway closed. As I got up, the water stopped. “Jamie, you done already,” I called out as I rolled out of bed and stood up, heading to the bathroom. I had hoped to catch her in the shower.

“You know how amazing you are?” I added as I pushed the door open. It was empty; I turned and peeked back into the room. But she wasn’t there. Opening the door to the entrance room, I wondered where she could have gone so quickly. Getting undressed, I wondered if I just imagined the water running.

She was amazing, and I wanted her to know that. With all she had on her plate, all that had passed, she stood strong. I decided to take a shower first and then go looking for her. I was ready to retake my morning routine. Once it was done, I could take her out a bit. Stepping into the shower, I grinned at myself as my mind wandered to the variety of lingerie I saw in one of the shops the other day.

After a quick hot shower, with a towel around my waist, I opened the walk-in closet to grab some clothes. As I opened the door, I almost had a heart attack as my mind was still on images of her in nothing but sexy undergarments.

Seated on the floor of the closet was Jamie in nothing but my suit jacket. She was smiling seductively at me. “You looking for clothes or for me?” she asked softly as she licked her lips.

“Well,” I replied. “I’m not too sure anymore.” Stepping closer, I pulled Jamie to her feet, placing my hands on her hips.

Her hands came to rest on my wet chest. Moving her fingertips over my nipples stirred the storm I suddenly felt rising within. Kissing her forehead, I closed my eyes. Her sweet smell of honey and vanilla penetrated my senses. Feeling her hot breath on my chest as she came closer and licked my nipples made me shudder.

Once again, she was blowing my mind. I had no idea she would be ready after putting me down last night, but I wouldn’t complain. Tilting my head back, I breathed in sharply as I felt her biting my nipples softly. There was a wild beast inside me that wanted to throw her to the floor and penetrate her with my stiffened dick.

Controlling the beast, I allowed her to explore my godly figure. Jamie kissed my neck and chest. I was sure that, somehow, I was still dreaming as her hands trailed down the center of my body toward my pumping dick. After she loosened the towel, allowing it to drop to the floor, she continued her path down my body. Her fingers left a burning trail of delight as she cupped my balls.

Stretching backward, I opened my legs, allowing her easier access to my precious jewels. I felt her fingers trailing back to the base of my dick, her touch so tender I shivered. Closing her hand around my shaft, she pulled forward and then pushed back with some force. I wanted to buck from the bliss she streamed through me as I tried to catch my breath.

Pushing out my chest, I stayed upright as she draped my chest and stomach in tender love bites. As she moved further down, going down on her knees before me, I couldn’t resist pushing my fingers into her silky strands, grabbing hold of her head.

Jamie kissed the head of the beast before placing the tip into her warm, wet mouth. I growled as my body shook, delighted by her soft sucking. Moving her closed hand up and down the shaft of my dick, she took turns licking and sucking the tip. I was truly stunned by her boldness as I felt my body reacting with trebles like the waves of the ocean growing. Opening my mouth, I allowed my moans to fill the room as she made me cum in her mouth.

Pulling back, I bent forward and lifted Jamie into my arms. Our lips met with warmth and passion as she wrapped her legs around my waist. I felt a slight pulling in my chest but feeling my dick pumping between her legs, I pushed the pain from my mind. Moving forward, I pinned her to the wall.

Jamie gasped as I kissed her fiercely. She undid the button of my jacket, allowing it to open for easy access to the rest of her. Moving down her neck to her breasts, I wanted as much of her as I could get. Sucking on her breasts, I felt her body shiver as I pushed my dick into her welcoming garden.

There was no stopping as my mind left my body, and my animal instinct took over. Our body’s slipped from the sweet sweat as I held her ass, driving my dick harder into her. Jamie breathed warmly over my shoulder before burying her face in my neck.

“Fuck me, baby,” she whispered between jagged gasps for air. Exhilarated by her words, I held tight as I turned with her. I lay her down on the long ottoman standing in the middle of the room. Going down on my knees, I pulled her legs up to my chest. Jamie placed her feet over my shoulders and smiled at me.

Gripping her legs, I pulled her down to the edge and pushed my dick further into her. Jamie moaned as I moved in and out. My body started to shake with each move, and I felt her pussy tightening. Lifting my face to the ceiling, I growled as I filled her. Jamie panted before she let out a scream, which I was sure could be heard from miles away as she came.

Collapsing my head onto her stomach, she stroked my hair. We were dripping with sweat, but I didn’t mind. Glancing up at her, I beamed as I stood and picked her up again.

“Now, this was fun, wasn’t it?” I breathed out as I stepped into the shower with Jamie in my arms.

She nodded but looked tired. “Are you okay?” I asked as I lowered her.

“Yes, I am,” she replied, turning to me and throwing her arms around my neck. “Thank you,” she added, kissing my cheek softly.

My face tightened as my smile stretched across it from ear to ear. Taking a sponge, I lathered her in soap. Jamie stood, allowing me to wash her from head to toe. My mind was blown, but I had never felt as relaxed as I had been then. She was the one, I thought as we rinsed the soap from our bodies.

Together we went through the daily checks and emails before having a calming meal on the upper deck. At almost fife months pregnant her belly had risen nicely. I admired her strength and resolve, she was one of a kind and in that moment I knew I would hold on for life.