“Watching you?” Rosie repeated slowly.
“It’s a long story. I’m going downstairs to confront her now.”
“How do you know she’s watching you?”
“I . . .” I paused as Jakob’s hand went across my mouth. I turned to him with a frown and his eyes were a deep, fiery midnight blue as he shook his head. “I’ll tell you later.” I sighed. “I’ll call you later.”
“Bianca, wait.” Rosie sounded worried. “Shall I come over?”
“No, no. It’s fine.”
“Bianca, hurry up,” Jakob hissed at me.
“Who’s there with you?” Rosie’s voice rose.
“What do you mean?”
“I just heard someone in the background.”
“No, no.” I lied. “Maybe the TV.”
“Okay.” She sounded doubtful.
“I’ll call you, okay.” I hung up quickly. “What are you playing at?” I frowned at Jakob.
“Don’t give away all your secrets.” He frowned. “You don’t know who you can trust.”
“I can trust Rosie. She’s my best friend.”
“Uh-huh.” He walked to the window. “Well, there goes our biggest clue.”
“What do you mean?”
“Your beggar lady just hailed a cab.” He sighed. “And for some reason, I don’t think she’ll be back.”
“Shit.” I ran to the window and watched a yellow cab pulling away from the curb. The pavement directly in front of the apartment was now empty. The strange woman was gone. “Maybe she saw us watching her.” I stared at his blank expression. “Maybe she realized I’d caught onto her.”
“Yeah, maybe.”
“Wait.” I froze as I remembered something that Larry’s wife had said. I put my fingers to my lips and grabbed Jakob’s hand, leading him to my bedroom.
“Oh, is tonight my lucky night?” He grinned as he spied my bed. I rolled my eyes and guided him into the bathroom, closing the door behind us. I turned on both sinks and the shower.
“Get in,” I whispered, and pointed to the shower.
“What?” He frowned as I stepped into the shower with all my clothes on.
“Get in.” I eyed him and wiped the water away from my face as my hair and clothes started to weigh me down.
“Okay.” He grinned and I watched as he peeled all of his clothes off. I couldn’t keep my eyes off his body as he stood there naked in front of me and stepped into the shower.
“You didn’t have to get naked.” I licked my lips nervously.
“You don’t look so comfortable with your clothes on.” He grinned and leaned into me. “Why are you in a shower with your clothes on by the way? That’s an odd way to try and seduce me.”
“I’m not trying to seduce you,” I hissed, and my body trembled as he pulled my black skirt down. “What are you doing?”
“Getting you more comfortable.” He threw the skirt onto the floor and then grabbed my top. “Don’t you feel better now?” he whispered in my ear as he pulled my top off.
“Jakob,” I moaned as I felt his cock pressing against my stomach.
“Why are we in here, Bianca?”
“I think my apartment is bugged,” I whispered in his ear. “I went to visit Larry’s wife and she told me her house was bugged, and I figured if they bugged her place, maybe they also bugged my apartment, and maybe that’s how that lady in the street knew to leave. Maybe she’s working with the same people who are behind everything.”
“Hmmm.” He nibbled on my earlobe. “I suppose that makes sense.”
“Jakob,” I groaned as I felt him unclasping my bra. We were both now naked in the shower.
“Yes, Bianca.” He growled as he hands clasped my butt cheeks and pulled me into him.
“What are you doing?” I moaned as he pushed me back into the wall, his fingers running up and down my back.
“What do you think?” His mouth found mine and he kissed me hard, his tongue entering my mouth at the same time that his hand ran in between my legs.
“I—oh!” I cried out as he slipped a finger inside me.
“You’re wet.” He laughed against my lips.
“We’re in the shower.” I moaned and bit down on his lower lip.
“So?” He growled and picked me up. “Wrap your legs around my waist.” He growled and pushed me back harder. “Hold on to my shoulders so you don’t slip,” he commanded me, his eyes dark with desire.
“Jakob,” I moaned as I wrapped my arms around his neck, my breasts pressed against his chest.
“Yes, my dear?” He kissed me again as he guided his cock inside me slowly.
“Ooh,” I cried out as his hands moved my hips slightly and he filled me up.
“I’ve wanted to do this since I saw you today.” He grunted as he moved his hips back and forth urgently. “You’re mine, Bianca.”
“Jakob,” I cried out as his cock slid in and out of me with ease. “Oh, Jakob.” My fingernails dug into his skin and I tightened my legs around him.
“Fuck.” He pulled out, his breath coming heavy. “Give me a second.” He kissed me furiously.
“What happened?” I whimpered, needing to feel him inside me again.