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As I continued with the breakfast preparations, Maci moved towards the small television set perched on the kitchen counter and flicked it on. The room was suddenly filled with the crisp, professional tone of a news anchor. Her voice rang clear, narrating the morning headlines and I tuned it out, at least until she started talking about the port.
“In breaking news, a series of mysterious ship sinkings has occurred at the local harbor. Three vessels, all belonging to the Stefanidis shipping line, were found sunk early this morning. Authorities report that the sinkings appear to be targeted, though no group has yet claimed responsibility. Investigators are currently exploring all possibilities, including foul play. This incident has sent shockwaves through the maritime community, raising concerns about security and the potential for a deliberate attack…”
As the news story unfolded, I felt Maci’s gaze on me. Turning to face her, I saw the knowing look in her eyes. I didn’t say anything, wanting her to bridge that gap first.
“You did that, didn’t you?” she asked, her voice steady, her gaze unwavering.
For a moment, I contemplated denying it, but looking into her eyes, seeing the understanding that lay there, I decided against it. And honestly, I was impressed that she’d figured it all out on her own.
Her ability to connect the dots, to discern my involvement in such a covert operation, was remarkable. It wasn’t just her intuition that struck me, but her courage to confront the truth head-on with me that really sunk down deep into my heart. In that moment, I saw not just the little girl I had protected all her life, but a sharp, perceptive woman that could potentially navigate the complex layers of my world.
Maybe…
I wasn’t yet convinced though.
I turned off the stove and moved to sit at the kitchen table, motioning for her to join me. I slid a plate of food in front of her, and she dove right in. Enraptured, I watched her eat for a moment with a sense of appreciation.
Honestly, it was refreshing. Most women I interacted with were too worried about their figures to do anything but pick at a salad in front of me, but not Maci. She wasn’t afraid to eat her fill, and I found that I really liked that about her.
I had to be careful.
I couldn’t get attached. I needed to protect her, but I couldn’t be anything more to her than that. Not when it put her at risk.
“Yes, I did,” I finally admitted, meeting her gaze directly. “It was necessary. A message had to be sent. They made a move against me. They dared to touch you, and they needed to answer for it.”
Maci listened intently, her expression contemplative. I could see the wheels turning in her mind, trying to reconcile the man she knew with the actions I had just confessed to right to her face. It was a delight to watch.
“You’re quite the little detective, aren’t you?” I said, my tone lightly teasing yet edged with a hint of concern. “It’s impressive, really, how quickly you’ve pieced that together.”
Her eyes narrowed slightly, a spark of defiance lighting them up. “I’m not a child, Nikolaos. I understand more than you give me credit for,” she replied, her voice steady yet charged with an undercurrent of challenge.
My cock grew rigid in my slacks.
Why was I so enamored with her?
“Oh, I don’t doubt your intelligence,” I responded, maintaining a casual demeanor while observing her reactions closely. “But this world, our world now, it’s complex. Every step we take needs to be careful, calculated. There are dangers you can’t even imagine.”
“And you’ll shield me from them forever?” she asked, her tone laced with a mix of sarcasm and genuine curiosity.
I couldn’t help but chuckle softly. “Forever is a long time, Maci. But I will protect you, yes.”
Her gaze didn’t waver, and the air between us grew thick with an unspoken tension. The challenge in her eyes made my cock rock hard, and I didn’t even try to hide it. Instead, I sat back and unabashedly allowed my gaze to peruse the length of her body.
“And what if I don’t want to be protected? What if I want to understand, to really be a part of your world?” she pressed.
I couldn’t allow that. It was too dangerous. Just yesterday, she’d wanted to go home and now she wanted to stay, and not only that, but she also wanted to be a part of everything?
The conversation had taken a turn, and I could feel the atmosphere shifting between us, charged with a blend of frustration, curiosity, and an undeniable undercurrent of desire. It was a dangerous cocktail, and I wanted to take another sip.
Fuck. I wanted to down the whole damn drink.
She glared back at me like she wanted the same, and I shifted in my seat, my dick aching to empty inside of her, to feel her tight sheath clenching around my cock as she broke apart.
“Maci,” I began, my voice lowering, “You don’t know what you’re asking. It’s far too dangerous for a girl like you.”
“A girl like me? I’m not afraid. I can handle whatever you throw at me. I got fucking kidnapped and I kept a level head,” she countered, her voice firm, her eyes locked onto mine.
“The answer is no. Not yet, Maci-girl,” I replied, and her eyes sparked with challenge.
