It took every ounce out of me to not laugh in Eryx's face for coming inside my bedroom thinking buying me expensive gifts and a sorry excuse for an apology was going to be acceptable enough to get back into my good graces, he had a long road ahead of him because I had no plans no time soon to forget about all the shit that he has put me through over the years.

The only right thing he did out his dramatic antics was getting me some food being I hadn't had anything since earlier that morning. I made it my mission to avoid being around Eryx for the last two days, one I wanted to it seem as though I was still pissed at Eryx for what happened down in the basement.

Although I was still upset about it, I spaced myself away from Eryx to see if I could find a way to infiltrate myself into his business affairs, something that was out of the norm for me to do, being he never allowed me to get involved with anything about the mafia operations. I was lost about everything when it came to what exactly my husband was doing.

A knock on my door moments later causes me to get up from my seat. I hope Eryx has not come back to start an argument with me because I was not in the mood. I place my milkshake down on the bench and walk across my bedroom, as my black socks slide across the carpet before I open the door. It's Kaemon and he has a small box he is holding in his hand.

"I thought you might need this". I take the box out of his hands and open it, revealing an iPhone. I smile inwardly before looking up at Kaemon. "I went ahead and programmed it for you and it also has a tracking device that is synced directly to Eryx's phone".

Kaemon was playing a dangerous game, by giving me this phone, something Eryx had not tried to get since I had been back in Alphacrest, it was like he wanted me to not have access to anything, so I wouldn't try to find a way to escape. I already made it in my mind at this point I was not going to leave, but the fact that Eryx did not try to communicate with me the issues he had showed he was still on some bullshit and that's why I was no longer going to allow him to have control over me anymore.

"You are a lifesaver, Kae. Eryx was just in here a few minutes ago. He claimed he had to handle some business". Kaemon places his hands in his pockets, "He went to the arsenal base". I frown unsure of what Kaemon is referring to. Kaemon takes notice of how confused I am and spends several minutes explaining to me why we have an arsenal base and possibly why Eryx went there in the first place.

"Damn, I feel so stupid. All this time I've been thinking Eryx has been going into the office for work".

Kaemon lets out a snort and rolls his eyes at the statement I just made.

"For the legal side of the business he is needed sometimes at the office, but 80% of the family business involved us transporting weapons to various criminal organizations around the world. That is how we have become so wealthy. Whoever needs weapons, will spend millions of dollars trying to get the best-grade weapons they can get their hands on".

I pondered over everything Kaemon just revealed to me, "Do you think it is a way for me to get to the arsenal base".

Kaemon raises his eyebrows, "You mean you want to leave to see the base".

I nod as I lean my body against the doorframe, "Yes, I'm tired of not knowing shit and I need to see what's going with my own two eyes. Hell is the base even in Alphacrest".

Kaemon then adds, "I agree. I can just send a quick text to Zyran', I place my hand over his wrist stopping him from reaching for his phone in his pocket.

"Please don't, you know that Zyran will immediately try to stop what I am trying to do and alert Eryx about it".

Kaemon shakes his head in agreement.

"You are right I don't know what I was thinking".

He then looks down at his watch, "Eryx should probably be on his way to the airfield right about, but I know a shortcut we can take so you can beat him and hop on the private jet he is taking to go to the base".

I blink my eyes rapidly, "Kaemon you have done enough already I think I can manage to get to the airfield on my own".

Kaemon then places his hand on my shoulder, "I just am looking out for you".

He then looks down at my outfit, "You might want to go ahead and change because you definitely cannot wear that".

I look down at the long hoodie that covers my body before looking back up at Kaemon.

"Of course. You thought I was going to go out looking like this".

Kaemon then shrugs, "I don't know, you might". I then push him, "Boy get out, so I can change right quick".

10 minutes later

I am tugging on a leather jacket gracing my body and shifting my foot inside the brand-new pair of combat boots I found in my closet. I am wearing a black crop-cropped top that stops above my pierced belly button, distressed True Religion jeans, and my iPhone that sits inside the front of my jeans pockets.

Kaemon and I walk down the steps as he guides me down a path in the house I am not familiar with. It takes us about five minutes to walk down the long hallway before we reach a set of stairs at the end of the hallway.

How many damn staircases are on this property, I think to myself as I walk down the dimly lit stairs before I gasp realizing we are inside of a garage where various cars are parked, and I squeal in excitement when I take notice of my cars, sitting in good condition as walk toward my Bentley Continental, just as I am about to open the door, Kaemon stops me.

"No Verena. You don't need to drive any of your cars. It will be obvious to everyone patrolling outside that you are trying to leave the premises".

He then leads me in the opposite direction where Eryx cars are parked against the wall. This man has too many damn cars to count as I walk past his Maserati MC20, Bugatti Tourbillion, Aston Martin Vantage, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and several other luxury cars.

"Just pick a car Verena, you don't have much time". I decide to drive the Aston Martin Vantage, a car Eryx rarely drives before the door slides open and I hop inside. Just as put my seatbelt on and turned the car ignition on, "Be careful Verena. I think you might need this".

Kaemon then pulls out a semi-automatic pistol in my hands.

"Just to be on the safe side if anything goes road. The GPS already has the address linked inside of the car, all you have to do is pull it up and it should lead you directly to the airfield. Good luck sis". I can't believe I am exactly going through with this. I pull out of the garage and notice that it is on the other side of the premises, not even close to where the mansion is located.

I quickly touch the button for the GPS and scroll down until I see Airfield under the favorites. Good thing that this car is fully tinted so no one can see inside as I drive down the road, leading to the gate the three men with guns take notice of this Eryx's car and nod, urging the man inside of the patrol station to open the gate. My heart pounding so fast as I slowly drive out of the Vallea Estate.

Once I make it out I speed down the road, I shrill of adrenaline rushes through my body as I drive past the fortress I have been staying in for the past two weeks. This was the first time since I have been back here that I felt a sense of relief as my foot pressed on the gas pedal.

It takes me approximately 10 minutes to get to the airfield, as drive inside of where the private jet is parked. Rather than park directly by the jet, I decide to park the car on the other side, so that when Eryx comes, he will take notice of his car being here which will raise questions.

I quickly park the car far off to the side, nowhere near the jet, before I hop out of the car I place the gun inside of my pants before I run towards the jet. I take notice that no one is standing outside like how they usually do as I run up the staircase. The pilot and flight attendants are too busy running their mouths to take notice that I am on the plane.

Not to bring more attention to myself I decide to hide inside of the bedroom that is found in the back of the jet.

Rather than shut the door, I take a seat on the left side of the wall and sit on the floor, pressing my back against the wall. I unlock my phone and go to the tracking app, to see where Eryx is. Oh shit, he is here, as I take notice of the small red dot that is pinned with Eryx's name on top of it. I press my knees to my chest as I lean my head out to see if Eryx has made it on the jet yet.

Several minutes passed, before Eryx makes it to the top step, I couldn't help but admit how sexy Eryx looks right now. He is wearing a Gucci Polo Shirt with Khaki pants and a pair of Ferragamo Black Suede Loafers. He looks every bit like a CEO, he shakes hands with the pilot and they talk for several minutes before he makes his way toward the middle of the jet, taking a seat to the far right near one of the window seats.

Once I hear one of the flight attendants come on the intercom to announce the departure, I stop gawking at my husband before I shift my head back and press against the wall as I close my eyes, breathing in and out to clear my mind. I hold on firmly to the wall as the jet begins to ascend into the air.

My stomach nearly drops as my body leans forward, but I manage to keep my body balanced against the wall. I look out the window and see that we are now flying in the air, I do let go of the air that I have been holding for the past several seconds now.

Several minutes pass and getting quite bored, so I decide to close my eyes to take a quick nap before we arrive at our destination, but just as my eyelids close, I feel my body being pulled from the floor, causing me to shriek loudly as I am thrown on top of the bed as stare into a pair of sienna-colored eyes, anger prevalent in them.

Eryx has his hands wrapped around my arms the front of his body is leaning against the bed, and the muscles in his arms are strained as he frowns down at me.

"What the fuck are you doing here, Verena. You are supposed to be at the house".

Damn, I wasn't even on the plane for fifteen minutes and Eryx already managed to take notice of me.

"I could be asking you the same thing Eryx".

Eryx shakes his head, "Cherie, I do not have time for your games right now. I have some important business I have to intend to".

I smile at his irritation with me, "Oh, seems to me like you have no choice because I am not going anywhere". I then look down at his hands wrapped around me.

"Could you let go of me, this position is not comfortable for me".

Eryx takes notice of how his body is pressed up against mine as he leans his head forward, I can smell his Dolce & Gabbana cologne that penetrates my nostrils and causes goosebumps to form against my skin. Eryx shifts his eyes back up to look at me.

"What's wrong Verena, am I making you uncomfortable", as he pushes my legs open with his pelvis and my legs wrap around his waist as I close my eyes.

"No, just I would rather you not be laying on top of me..like this". My body temperature had increased causing me to sweat, and the leather jacket I was wearing did not feel as comfortable anymore as Eryx continued to keep the front of his body propped up against mine.

I bite the corners of my lips as I feel wetness seeping from my panties. Why am I getting turned on right now? This should not be happening.

"How did you manage to get on the jet Cherie, who helped you".

I frown at his statement before I laugh. "No one helped me do anything. I am capable of figuring things out on my own".

He stares at me for several moments trying can see deception in my eyes, but when he realizes I am not going to give him the answers that he is looking for, he slides his body off of me. I slide away from him, pressing my back against the headboard.

"Don't move I will be right back", Eryx announces before he leaves out of the bedroom.

I notice a pair of steel handcuffs lying on the counter near the bed, I quickly grab them, placing one of them on my right wrist, and hiding it in my lap as Eryx finds his way back here. I press my knees to my chest and tug my jacket down so he cannot see the handcuff on my right wrist.

"I am taking you back home Verena.", Eryx says as he stands to the side of me he then continues to talk some more, but I tune him out.

I need to find a way to put the handcuffs on him, while he is still talking, I decide to take advantage of the open opportunity. I kneel on the bed facing him as Eryx takes out his phone, about to make a call to Arsenio, when I tug his the end of his shirt collar, pulling him on top of me.

Eryx raises his eyebrows "What are you doing", as my back hits the mattress Eryx's body is pressed against mine, and immediately wrap my legs around him and slide my tongue inside his mouth.

It takes him by surprise for a moment as I moan inside of his mouth, moving my tongue against his, but it does not take him long to open his mouth and kiss me passionately as he lays his body on top of mine.

Eryx's large hands then lift my shirt revealing my black push bra, as he leans his down and kisses my stomach. I thrust my pelvis against him as his lips touched mine once more before I place the handcuff on his right wrist.

"I'm not going anywhere Eryx, whatever you go, I am going".

Eryx tenses up and looks down at our cuffed wrists before he glares at me. I smile at his reaction and place my hand on the left side of his cheek.

"Oh cheer up Mr. Vallea, we have business to intend to".





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