CHAPTER 24
WOO BIN'S POV:
"You shouldn't have come here. This situation is way out of your league." Mo Nae looks at me with the same cold eyes that I've seen in Boo Ki.
"I think you underestimate me." I smirk.
"The spoiled Mafia leader's son? I highly doubt it. You have no idea what you've gotten yourself involved in."
"I've got a pretty good idea."
"Why? Because my niece has told you a little bit about what she went through? That's just a very tiny piece of the big picture. But you listen to me and you listen well. I will not allow you to be a distraction to my niece. We have a job to do and you will not get in our way."
"Why is the Maeng family protecting Botticelli? This is a very unusual move by your family."
"They are no family of mine!" Mo Nae snarls. I watch her in surprise. She isn't the type to lose her cool easily. "The only family I have left is Boo Ki and Ji Yong. As far as the Maeng family's motive is concerned, Botticelli gave them information and now they owe him."
"What kind of information?"
"He discovered my niece's true identity when you were in New York. Botticelli is a coward but he's no fool. He's gotten to where he is because he uses every advantage. He tried to kill everyone all at once including her because he knew the Maeng's were losing their patience with him. He tried to end it all in one shot. He underestimated us though. That's when I knew that Boo Ki's identity had been compromised."
"You're the one that tipped off my father about the attacks."
"Yes. I knew I couldn't get to Boo Ki or Saia in time but he could."
"Thank you for that."
"I didn't do it for you. I did it for the girls." She looks me pointedly in the eye, trying to size me up.
"I know why you did it and I am grateful. Boo Ki is my heart. I can't lose her."
"I love you too." A sweet voice behind me says and I leap to my feet. A few quick strides and I pull her into my arms. I feel her shudder as she wraps her arms tightly around my waist. Burying my face in her neck, I breathe in deeply her scent. Her now long chestnut hair smells vaguely of cigarettes and alcohol but it still can't mask the sweet scent that is uniquely Boo Ki.
"Ki. A word please." Mo Nae commands behind me. I reluctantly let go of her as she pulls away. Mo Nae and Boo Ki exchange quiet words in a language I don't recognize but whatever is being said is making Boo Ki very unhappy. She isn't hiding her displeasure with what Mo Nae is saying.
"Yes. I understand. It won't happen again." Boo Ki finally says in exasperation before walking towards me. "Come with me, Woo Bin-ah."
Gripping her hand tightly, I follow her down the same hallway Saia took Ji-Hoo until we reach a door and she leads me inside. Clothes are everywhere so it must be her room but other than that and the bed, I would have never guessed it was a bedroom. It's so dull and sparse. Nothing like the woman I know.
"Boo Ki, what-" Her lips suddenly come crashing against mine and I eagerly respond. I've missed her so much…my love, my woman. Life hasn't been complete without her this past month.
I groan as she grinds herself against my clothed erection. Her hands are already under my shirt, caressing my chest and I gasp as her nails rake across my nipple. Her desperation matches my own as we pull impatiently at each other's clothes and collapse naked on her bed. Sucking hungrily on her neck, I stroke her body with my hands. Our lovemaking has always been fiery and passionate but this time is different. We can both feel it. There is desperation in every touch and kiss. There is an underlying dread in my heart that I may not see her again. It angers me that I can't protect her. I have to sit by and wait…I can't stand it.
Gasping in pleasure as she bites my shoulder, I wrap her legs around my waist and slam my hard length inside her. Her body shudders beneath mine as she moans in ecstasy. Her nails scratch deep down my back eliciting a groan from my lips. It's going to leave a mark, but I don't care. Just feeling her tight heat wrapped around my hard cock and her sinful lips on my skin is pure heaven. The pain only adds to the pleasure.
I hold myself deep inside her without moving as I greedily devour her breasts. She wiggles her hips impatiently but I don't want to leave her heat for even one second, ignoring my body's ache for release.
"Woo Bin-ah…please…" She begs and desperately thrusts her hips against mine. Growling deep in my throat with need, I pull out only to slam back in as deep as I can. Our pace is frantic and rough as I ram into her over and over again. Placing her left leg over my shoulder I grab onto the headboard with my other hand and screw her from a different angle causing her to scream my name.
"Yes, Baby. I'm yours." I pant as our eyes lock onto each other. She leans up on her elbows and pulls my head down for a hungry kiss. She cries out against my lips as she reaches her climax and I gasp as her body milks my cock. A loud, deep growl tears from my throat as I explode inside of her with such force that it nearly blinds me. It feels so good and it's always mind-blowing every time we make love.
Collapsing on top of her, I bury my face in her neck as we try to catch our breath. As my mind starts to drift over everything that's going on and what is still to come, I know that she's basically come here to die fighting for her freedom and for us. It breaks my heart.
"I am not letting you go." I murmur against her sweat covered skin. She says nothing but her hands caress my back consolingly. Too tired to even move, I drift off to sleep in her arms.
(^_^)
The most peaceful moment I have ever had is waking up with the woman I love asleep in my arms. I can't just sit back and do nothing. There has to be something I can do to help them. I may not be trained like them but I can still fight. I can still make a difference.
Dropping a kiss on Boo Ki's forehead, I slide quietly out of bed and pull on my clothes. Making my way through the apartment, I look for Mo Nae. I need to talk to her. It doesn't take long to find her staring out a window in the dark living room.
"You have something to say?" she asks.
"Yes. I want to fight with you. Boo Ki doesn't have to know but you and I both know that we have a greater chance of ending this and staying alive if we work together. The more hands you have with you, the better."
"You think you can fight the Maeng family and survive?" She scoffs.
"I can if you teach me."
"We both can." A quiet voice says behind me. I hadn't heard Ji-Hoo enter the room but he steps up beside me.
"I cannot teach you in days what their family has spent their whole lives learning. You will only get yourself killed." She sneers.
"You don't know that for sure. We can still put up a good fight." Ji-Hoo says with determination.
"You can at least teach us some of what they know. We can be more help than you may realize."
"…If I agree to this Boo Ki and Saia cannot know you are helping us. I will not allow them to be distracted from their job because they are worrying about you."
"We'll do whatever it takes. Just tell us what to do." I say.
(^_^)
SAIA'S POV:
Cool air hits my bare skin and I shiver against the cold. I try to reach for Ji-Hoo but his place beside me is empty. My heart sinks. It was just a dream. I thought he was finally here with me and the baby. He was happy to learn that he's going to be a father and we had made love. Curling into a ball, a sob escapes my throat as I hug my knees to my chest. It's not fair!
The door to my room opens but I ignore it. I just want to be left alone.
"Saia? What's wrong? Are you in pain?" Ji-Hoo asks as he sits on the bed. My eyes snap open and I look up at him.
"You're…you're really here?"
He tilts his head and looks at me in confusion. "Yes, sweetheart. I'm really here."
He pulls me up into his arms and I bury my face in his shoulder.
"Why did you leave me?" I whisper brokenly.
"I just went to get some water. I'm sorry, love." His hands stroke my bare back and I sigh in relief. I'm so grateful that he's really here. I've missed him so much. I want to spend every possible moment that I can with him before we have to face Botticelli and the Maengs.
Ji-Hoo gently pushes me back down onto the bed and crawls on top of me. His hands caress my side and the small bump of my belly. The look in his eyes takes my breath away. If I ever doubted his love for me, it's completely gone now.
"I love you so very much, Ji-Hoo. You've made me happier than I ever thought possible." I tell him as I caress his face. He smiles at me and nuzzles my hand.
"I love you too. Let's go to sleep now. You both need your rest." He places a quick kiss on my lips and stomach before pulling me close and covering us with the blanket. I snuggle close to him and close my eyes but I can't sleep. My mind is plagued with guilt because he may not get to see his child being born. I'm not even sure I am going to be alive after the next few days. Should I have kept my distance and not told him about the baby?
He shifts and pulls me tighter into his embrace. No. I don't regret my choice. Every moment with him is precious. If the moment comes that I don't return to him, I can only hope that he will forgive me.
BOO KI'S POV:
Someone make it stop! I groan and try to cover my head with a pillow to shut out the buzzing of my cell phone. Blindly reaching for it, I finally locate it and look at the ID impatiently. Lorenzo is the last person I want to talk to right now but I have no choice.
"Buona sera? (Hello?)" I inquired.
"Ciao, my darling! I was disappointed that I woke up alone this morning." Lorenzo's whiny voice is grating on my nerves. It's too early to listen to this piece of shit.
"I'm sorry about that. I had to pick up my friend from the bar last night." I lie.
"Make it up to me, yes? Have breakfast with me here at the hotel."
I internally groan but I have no choice. I have to go.
"Give me an hour and I'll be there."
"I can't wait." He chuckled. I hang up the phone and toss it on the floor.
"Who was that?" Woo Bin asks groggily beside me.
"Lorenzo." I answer. His arms wrap around my waist as he kisses my neck.
"Do you have to go?" His big hands massage my breasts and I moan in pleasure.
"I have to." Turning towards him, I kiss him softly on the lips. Before I can pull away, he deepens the kiss and entangles his tongue with mine. I would much rather stay in bed all day with Woo Bin but I know I can't. There is still too much work to be done and not enough time.
"Saranghae, Woo Bin-ah."
"I love you too, baby." He smiles against my lips. Seeing my gorgeous man naked beside me, I begin to realize that maybe today is my lucky day.
(^_^)
[3 DAYS LATER]
Holding my breath, I peer down at the scene unfolding below me. I followed Lorenzo after the phone call he received during our breakfast 3 days ago. I knew it was Angiolo and I was right. I finally had a location and now here we are, ready to finally end this.
Getting this close has been difficult. There are Maeng's all over this area keeping watch. Why they protect this man is beyond me. He's nothing but a coward and a snake. He either has something they want or he paid them a huge sum of money. Mo Nae knows the answer but for whatever reason, she is keeping it from me.
"What's our next move?" Ji's voice comes over my earpiece as I shift my position against the building. Hanging from a harness 20 stories above ground is the only way I could get close without being spotted. The darkness keeps me hidden even from the Maeng's watchful eyes.
My pulse speeds up in anger as I spot my Grandfather alongside Botticelli. If nothing else, I want to make sure my Grandfather knows that I am the one that is doing this to him. That he will never control me again.
"Do you have A in your crosshairs, Sai?"
"Affirmative." She calmly reply's.
"If we take him out now all hell will break loose with the Maeng's. Ki? Are you ready for that?" Ji's concern is understandable. This will mean all out war with our family but we knew it would come to this. Why hesitate any longer when our target is in sight?
"It's time to end this." Mo Nae states and I couldn't agree more.
"Take him out, Sai."I command and a second later, Angiolo slumps silently to the ground dead. I wish I could be happy about it but I'm not. I just ordered my innocent best friend to kill someone.
The Maeng's are instantly on high alert and begin searching the area for the shooter.
"Let's do this." I say and the ground quakes with several explosions from nearby vehicles. Adjusting my rope, I begin a quick descent to the ground. This is it. We may all die tonight, but we will take as many of these bastards with us as we can.
A/N: It's time to get to the important part. Lol I appreciate everyone's patience. I know how everything is going to end, just writing it to my satisfaction has been the biggest struggle lately. Thank you for all of your support. ^_^