Indebted to the Mafia King

*Cal*

Taking Heidi to her apartment this morning and being forced to leave her after the incredible night we spent together was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, and that's saying a lot.

I cursed Tony the entire way to my bar, but I have to admit it ended up being the right choice after all. I don't know how he did it, considering none of my men succeeded when they investigated it, but Tony managed to confirm that Mateo's cartel was involved in the attack on Christmas' Eve.

He didn't confirm who took that picture of Heidi leaving my bar, but that wasn't necessary. I have all the confirmation I need already.

When I asked him why he couldn't tell me this news over the phone, he showed me a picture of two cars, one of them which I immediately recognized as being the one who attacked me that same night.

Tony gave me some confidential information on how to track down Mateo's men and told me he's trying to find out who is leading them now and why they are targeting me and not the Saints.

My mind is a fucking mess every fiber of my being wanting to return to Heidi and forget about this part of my life. The fact that she managed to give me some semblance of peace last night, and made me feel like myself, is something I can't put aside.

Not after having tasted her.

During my meeting with Tony, we discussed our next steps, and after I gave orders to all of my men, I left the bar and headed to my apartment to take a shower and get dressed to meet Heidi again.

Her scent is still all over the place when I get back, and it is painfully excruciating to return to my bedroom and not find her there, waiting for me.

After making sure I look presentable, I rush to her apartment, the engine in my car roaring to life as I pull out of the garage and onto the street. Heidi is already waiting for me at the same place I left her this morning, only this time she's not as dressed up, although she still looks sexy as hell.

She's wearing a plain, white T-shirt with a leather jacket over it, which kind of reminds me of the way I was dressed when I first met her. It's fucking sexy, and I bet she knows the effect it's having on me. Her outfit is completed with black pants and combat boots. Her hair is tied up in a ponytail, and although I love her hair falling down her shoulders, and how it feels sliding through my fingers, this look causes the monster inside of me to snarl when I spot the skin of her neck exposed.

I watch as she gets inside the car, grinning at her as she fastens her belt and turns toward me. Her beautiful blue eyes stare back at me with amusement, and I know she can tell I'm fucking aroused. I shift uncomfortably in my seat, my pants feeling a bit too tight all of a sudden.

"Hey, you," she greets me with a huge smile on her seductive, plump lips....

I consider pulling her to me and kissing the life out of her, but I know once I touch her, there won't be a stop to it. I won't be able to control myself, and for now, I want to be able to spend some time with her and make up for practically kicking her out of my bed this morning.

"Hey," I reply, driving away from her building. "How was your day?" I ask, trying to keep things light while I take us somewhere nice.

I haven't thought this date through. I've been too eager to see her. If nothing comes to mind, I can just drive back to my apartment and order something for us to eat while we drink some wine and spend some quality time together watching the city sky from the balcony. I know she loves beautiful views, and my penthouse has a fucking good one.

But I've never done this before. My "dates" have always been with women picked up from my bar, women who know who, and what, I am. I've never gone on a second date.noveldrama

Until now, I've never wanted to.

"My day was fine. I just took a nap and watched a movie," Heidi answers with a shrug. "I hadn't realized how tired I was until I sat on the couch. That was a big mistake." She chuckles, making me smile at her.

She makes life sound so simple and easy. For a moment, it makes me want to have that too. With her.

"I guess I am partially to blame for not letting you get a good night's sleep," I admit.

"It was worth it," Heidi fires back with a sexy grin.

Fuck, she's hot. If we weren't in the middle of the street, I would pull over and just claim her right in her seat.

"I thought you said there wasn't anything remarkable about it," I tease.

She hums, shrugging and focusing her attention on the buildings flying by outside her window. "I was wrong."

I take us to Central Park, parking several blocks away and buy us both an ice cream. We walk around the park, enjoying the cold night air while she tells me about some ideas she had for the bookstore.

I give her all of my attention-or as much as I can, struggling to keep my hands to myself while seeing her dressed like this-but it seems to be enough for Heidi, who looks more excited than I think I've ever seen her.

"I'm sure whatever you do will be a success," I tell her, finally unable to resist her anymore and pulling her toward me. Thankfully, this part of the park is nearly empty now, so I pull her into a shadowed nook of trees just off the trail. A quick look around tells me that there's no risk of anyone seeing us, so with that in mind, I kiss her.

Hard.

As if she is the air that I need to keep living.

My hands dart to her ass, and I press her against me, showing her how needy she makes me. That simple friction is enough to make my toes curl with arousal.

"God, I need you," I murmur against her mouth.

She doesn't say anything, but her actions are enough for me. The way her fingers find my hair and entangle in it, and the way her mouth responds to mine is all the answer that I need.

"Can we go back to your car?" she asks, breathlessly, pulling away from a kiss.

I take a step back to look at her, not letting go of her completely. "Do you want to go already?" I don't hide the concern from my expression. I don't want her to think I asked her out only for this, but I also can't hold back anymore. She drives me insane.

Heidi shakes her head, tugging at my shirt. "No," she murmurs against my lips. "But I don't want to give anyone here a show." Ah...

"Sure, you're right. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-"

"Shut up and stop apologizing." She grabs my hand and runs back to where I parked the car, dragging me along with her. This section of the lot is dark and there's no one milling around, which only leads me to dirty thoughts. I unlock the car, but before I suggest anything, Heidi opens the back door and climbs inside.

I look from one side to the other, making sure there isn't anyone around, and hop in after her. Normally, I wouldn't be this careless and bold, but Heidi makes me feel like I'm a fucking teenager again, horny and desperate to get my dick inside of her.

I close the door, and before I know it, she's on my lap, her legs straddling me. My dick throbs inside my pants, and for the first time in my life, I regret buying such a small car. We can barely move in here.

Heidi kisses me, her moans enticing me even more than before.

I reach for her jacket, getting it out of the way and tossing it into the front seat.

I'm happy to see she is just as eager to get me inside of her as I am to be there. Her hips rock back and forth, begging me to make her see stars again. I'm dying to hear her moaning my name. That's all I've been thinking about the entire day. With such limited space, I try my best to please her. Her clothes reminded me of just how hot she is, but right now, they are a fucking nuisance. There are too many layers between us and not enough space to get rid of them.

I tug at the hem of her shirt, struggling a little to pull it over her head. Her breasts welcome me from behind her white, lacy bra. It's a beautiful, delicate piece, but right now, I don't have enough patience to admire it.

I pull it down, too hungry to unfasten it properly. I find her hardened nipple, sucking at it voraciously while I cup and squeeze her other breast.

"Shit," Heidi hisses on top of me, arching her back and offering herself to me. "I should have chosen a skirt instead. These pants are so tight and hard to take off," she complains, her nails sinking into my shoulders.

"I fucking hate this car," I grunt against her breast. I wrap my arms around her waist, and I pull her closer to me, trying to erase the little distance between our bodies.

She's right. Her pants are in the way, and I can't do anything about it here.

"Maybe we should go to a suitable place. I don't want to fuck you in the middle of a parking lot." I pull away.

I'm stunned with my self-control. I have no idea how I managed to put some distance between us, as hard as I am. I can't even think clearly. My mind is consumed with lust and passion.

But Heidi deserves more. I don't want to have sex with her as if she means nothing to me. And even though I don't want to give my brain enough time and space to consider what this means, I know for a fact that this is not how I want this night to end.

"It's okay, I don't mind," Heidi says, her voice low and breathless. But her eyes hold a different glow now. If I didn't know better, I'd say she's touched by what I said.

I don't know her well enough to know who she truly is on the inside, but I know one thing-she's the type of woman who deserves everything. All the attention I can lavish her with, all the care I can offer her; she deserves to be worshipped. And that's exactly what I plan on doing.

But not here.

"Come on. I'm sure we can find somewhere safer," I tell her. It takes everything within me to get her off my lap and climb back into the driver's seat, but ultimately, I manage to do that, and she gets back into the passenger seat, putting her shirt back on but not her jacket.

Every nerve ending in my body is worked up, all the pent up energy threatening to burst from inside. But I hold on tight to the steering wheel as I navigate us out of the lot, stealing glances of Heidi every now and then to make sure she's still on the same page as me.

We're getting close to my apartment building when I spot something that makes my blood freeze in my veins a black SUV in the lane to my right. It looks suspicious. I don't know why I think that, but there's no way I am wrong about this. One look at the plate, and that's enough to confirm my suspicions. This is the same vehicle that was involved in the attack on the bar. The same vehicle that Tony showed me a picture of this morning. The same vehicle that was driven by the person responsible for blowing up Heidi's bookstore.

My fingers tighten on the wheel, my knuckles turning white as I consider what to do.

I don't want to scare Heidi, and I sure as hell won't take her to my apartment now-or hers, for that matter-so I need to think of a plan B.

There's only one place I can take her where I'll be certain she's safe, and I'll have my men to take care of these bastards if they try anything.

I turn at the next corner and head toward the bar.