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Amy huffed out and got up to get another cup of coffee. She was feeling the strain of trying to figure out a way to monitor all of the cameras that would keep them alerted to which business was being approached by Nephrite's men. She called Mina, "I need you to talk to Kunzite, please. I need more eyes." She rubbed hers in an attempt to ease the strain.

"He's amazing, but he can't give you more of those." She quipped.

"You know what I mean. I need more help."

Kunzite took the phone from Mina. "What do you need?"

Amy wasn't even surprised that they were together, again. He had told them all that everyone was right, and she was incredible. She was happy for Mina, he was a good match for her. "You said you had a guy who was able to get you information even though I only missed one little thing."

"Yea, name's Scott. He's a wiz. He was really impressed with you, by the way. He wants to meet you."

"Well, here's his chance to meet me. I'll contact Artemis and have him set it up between the agencies. I could use some expert help. I want to bring him in."

"Uh, as much as I'd hate to lose him, can you vet him and maybe bring him in if you like him? Scott's brilliant and is stuck where he is since he has a petty boss who's not as good at his job as Scott is. It would be good for him to get out of there. He's got a great wife who's expecting and a two year old. He could use a less annoying boss and better pay."

Amy smiled, "I'll do just that. Thank you. I'm already impressed with him. I can't believe I got outdone by a traffic camera catching someone running a red light. That was brilliant of him to think of that."

She then contacted Artemis and let him know that she not only needed the help, but they also might get a new recruit.

As much as they all liked Lita's idea about planting bombs on them, they knew that it wouldn't hold up in court. They needed to stop them and have it be legal. Lita pouted when she heard that. She had been looking forward to making the bombs. Kunzite had given them the list of everyone involved with going for the protection money. Once he did, he decided he needed some answers from Nephrite for himself.

"So, what's your next step? You getting out?" Kunzite sat down and leaned back in his chair in Nephrite's office.

"No… maybe. You're right about her being worth it. It's just... how do I give up after twelve years of wanting revenge? It's a huge mental adjustment. Right now, my girl gets a lot of respect. I can have her kept safe if I stay working for Beryl."

"Beryl doesn't care that Jadeite was killed though."

"Yea, but I'm not doing this for her. I just work for her."

Kunzite nodded, "Well, I guess that means you made your decision." He was frustrated by Nephrite's reaction and let it show.

"My parents were murdered! I can't let that happen again to someone I care about this much, dammit! She's already incredibly important to me. I will fucking protect her, even if I have to be the bad guy to do it. I'm never going through that again. Once she knows what I do, I plan on getting her bodyguards. She will be safe." Nephrite looked at Kunzite in desperation. He needed him to understand how much he wouldn't go through the death of someone he loved again.

"And Jadeite?"

"Makes me all the more sure. Beryl may not care, but I do. I will find who killed him too. I've been looking into it, and he met with Darien Shields the night he died. I think he has something to do with it."

"Welp, it's good to know where you stand." They said their goodbyes and Kunzite left.

Mina answered her door and saw Kunzite there. He stepped in and kissed her passionately. "I missed you."

She smiled, "I missed you too." They sat on the couch.

"Nephrite's determined to stay in and use his position to protect Lita. It's stupid and frustrating."

"Why don't you just tell him the truth?"

"He'll want proof."

She sighed, "And we don't have it. Whoever carried out the hit on his parents really did a good job with the cover up. We could show him the reports on the others. They were murdered at the same time. It would make sense that she was responsible for their deaths too."

"I could do that, but I also need Beryl to believe I'm very loyal to her. If we get the three guys out, she needs to be really sure of me to rely on solely me. I think I'm going to use this to my advantage instead."

She smiled at him and kissed his cheek. "You're going to mess with him, aren't you?"

"Yup. I'm going to have fun with this." He then looked at her. "You're incredible, you know that, right?"

"I'm not just one of many hookers to you?" She teased.

He huffed, "As if I have to pay for sex! I don't actually use hookers. You're not the first woman I've worked with. Most of the 'hookers' were other undercover cops."

"And, I'm…?"

"The only one I was undercover with and slept with."

"Oh."

He put his finger under her chin and lifted her head to look at him. "I'm going to marry you. I'm just not asking yet, because I don't want to scare you off."

She looked him confidently in the eyes, "What if it wouldn't scare me?"

"Will you marry me?"

"Yes."

Kunzite pulled her into his lap and had her straddle him. He looked into her eyes and kissed her. "I love you. I probably should have said that first."

"I love you too." She then kissed him back passionately.

He carried her into his bedroom and had her screaming out his name in ecstasy.

Nephrite couldn't wait to see Lita Sunday night. The car was set up to pick her up, and he tried not to fidget. She had punched that girl out with one hit, and it turned him on so much. He had tried two cold showers that night first, and then he'd think of it again and be painfully hard. He ended up having to masturbate. She was remarkable. The punch wasn't the only thing about it that got to him. She claimed him. She said she wasn't going to let him get away and physically fought for him. It helped him to believe that she had strong feelings for him too.

Lita finally arrived, and he pulled her close and kissed her. She tasted like chocolate. He had really grown to crave her chocolate kisses. "How was the tournament?"

"She won! It was so exciting. I'm so glad for her, she just radiated joy." Lita had stayed home and spent a wonderful weekend baking. After all, she'd lied about having a ticket. She did watch the tournament on her laptop while she was in the kitchen having fun. And then, with all of the sincerity in her heart she said, "You have no idea how happy I am for her. It means so much to me to see her win." It meant that she was incredibly valued by Nephrite. That mattered so much to her. What woman doesn't love to be cherished and valued above all else?

"I'm glad she won and it made you happy." He then walked them into the club and pulled her close to dance with her. His hands ran over her body, and he savored the feeling. He felt more himself for the first time since she left.

She moaned and rubbed up against him. She had to keep reminding herself that tomorrow he was sending out men to terrorize local shop owners. Right now, after Rui winning and him touching her, she struggled to hold on to her convictions. She forced herself to do this right though. She decided to revel in the torture of being this close to him, wanting him, and not going further. There was a certain type of thrill to the feeling.

When they entered the VIP section, she watched the hookers clear a wide swath for them. She chuckled when she heard one mumble, "I'm not fucking with her. She's scary."

Nephrite heard it too. He smiled and said, "I think you marked your territory the other night. That was hot for the record."

She smiled at him, "I guess I don't have to give you a hickey to mark you then."

He pulled her close and whispered in her ear huskily, "You can give me anything you want. This goes at whatever speed you feel comfortable with. I love you."

She felt his words wash over her. She was tempted to shove him to the ground and fuck him right there in front of everyone. Instead, she looked in his eyes and said, "I love you too. Dammit, it's so fast, and yet my heart is all in."

"And, your head?"

"That says I need to get to know you a bit more first." She ran her hands down his back and grabbed his butt. "So far, I like what I see."

He kissed her passionately and hoped she'd be able to accept what he did. That was the biggest variable in his plan. He wanted to protect her, but she had to want to stick around once he told her about his life and past.