Captured Hearts (The Men of Five Nations International) (3 page)

Prescott ordered a very expensive bottle of wine for them, while they looked over the menu. They spent the evening making easy conversation over dinner as they both learned a lot more about one another. She told him all about her ailing mother and her younger sister that she was putting through college. He told her about his family that lived in South Carolina, his mother and father were still married and quite happy he had one younger brother and two younger sisters.

They briefly discussed work but since they both had highly classified jobs that topic was extremely brief each only mentioning how they’d become employed by their prospective agencies.

Akiva excused herself to go to the powder room Prescott stood to pull her chair out for her.

“
Thank you, I’ll be back in a few minutes.” She said as she walked away.

Prescott took his seat to get a better view of her well rounded backside as she walked away. He watched the flex of her calf muscles in those sexy four inch heels she was wearing as they carried her further away from their table.

When she’d opened the door for him earlier this evening she’d caused him to become as hard as granite. Akiva may be a full-figured woman but she was very nicely toned with smooth slightly muscled arms and the hottest pair of legs he’d ever set eyes on.

The lovely turquoise and gold outfit was extremely flattering on her, showcasing her sexy shape. From her full breasts and slender waist down to her ample sized bottom and smooth shapely legs she was a sight to behold.

His gaze was glued to her as she made her way back to their table. Prescott glanced past her and noticed several men unable to take their eyes off of her. And she seemed to be clueless about the effect she had on the opposite sex.

Prescott smiled before taking a sip of his wine as he continued to track her approach. He watched the gentle sway of her hips as she seductively strutted towards him. Akiva’s short elegantly styled hair complemented her gorgeous heart-shaped face. She smiled when she reached their table as he stood to once again pull out the chair for her.

“
Thanks, but you don’t have to keep doing that you know.” She said glancing up at him.

“
I know but I enjoy doing this for you.” He replied sweetly as she took her seat.

“
Well who am I to get in the way of your enjoyment?” She said teasingly.

The two talked a while longer as they finished their wine. When they were done Prescott paid the bill with cash and moved around to the back of her chair pulling it out gently so that she could stand. Once she was standing he helped her into her jacket before leaning towards her to whisper in her ear

“
You smell really nice, Akiva.” He whispered softly. She shivered as his breath drifted lightly across her ear and neck. Closing her eyes for a brief moment as her treacherous body attempted to betray her right there in the restaurant in front of all these people. Regaining her senses she opened her eyes and smiled up at him.

“
Thank you, it’s my favorite fragrance.” She said politely.

“
It’ll be my favorite also from now on.” He whispered near her ear and smiled when he saw her shiver once again.

“
I…um…I guess we should get out of here.” She said nervously.

“
I guess we should.” He said placing his hand at the small of her back as he escorted her out.

After they were in the car he glanced over at her before asking. “Are you in a hurry to get home?”

She turned her head in his direction. “Not really, why what do you have in mind?” She asked.

“
Have you ever been to Club Thai-Land over in the Buckhead area?” He asked.

“
Uh no, I try to stay in the areas of Atlanta that are in my price range and Buckhead is definitely not in that range.” She teased lightheartedly.

Prescott laughed. “I’m pretty sure that you make a nice paycheck so don’t even try to con me doc.” He teased back.

“
Ok so you got me, no matter how much money I make hob-knobbing in Buckhead just isn’t on my list of things to do, at least not with an ailing mother and having to put my little sister through college.” She said with a lop-sided smile.

“
Well tonight we’ll both be hob-knobbing in Buckhead. Camille’s brother Thai owns Club Thai-Land and I want to take you there, only if you’re game for it.” He said as a dare.

Akiva glanced over and caught a glimpse of the smirk on his face and challenge in his tone. “Oh, game on big boy
you-done-mess-up-now
you might regret taking me to your snotty little club because this sister right here just might bring down the house with all of my super-duper swagger.” She joked playfully.

Prescott laughed uncontrollably as he drove to club Thai-Land this was turning out to be one heck of a night. Akiva was quite a woman she was everything a man could want she was smart, beautiful, and sexy, she didn’t take crap from anyone.

A short time later they were greeted by a unique blend of beats pumping through the sound system as they stepped inside Club Thai-Land. The place was packed with ritzy looking, expensively dressed rich people who were dancing, drinking and having a damn good time.

Akiva glanced around observing her surroundings and she had to admit that this really did seem like a nice club. There also appeared to be a whole hell of a lot of security in this place so it was fairly certain that it was safe enough. But of course she wouldn’t expect anything less from an Interpol agent.

When she looked up she saw that Thai Andrews was headed their way. He was six foot two and a very handsome man with a smooth mahogany skin tone and dark brown eyes. He and Camille had similar features making it quite evident that they were siblings. Thai had a very strong Creole accent whereas Camille had a very faint accent.

Prescott greeted Thai with a brotherly hug once he’d reached them wearing a bright smile that showed his perfect white teeth.

“
Hello Thai, you remember Dr. Akiva Jennings don’t you?” Prescott asked.

“
Of course I do, what’s happening doc, how are you doing tonight?” Thai asked shaking her hand gently.

“
I’m fine thank you and it’s nice to see you again.” Akiva said with a smile.

“
You certainly are fine and it’s definitely nice seeing you again. But I have to ask are you trying to burn down my club, coming in here looking that smoking hot.” Thai said teasingly.

Akiva smiled before responding. “I see that you have the same silver tongue that Prescott has. Don’t tell me that’s, one of the job requirements, for you to be able to talk a woman right out of her panties. With your pretty words and handsome faces I’m sure it works like a charm.”

“
It helps get the job done when necessary, but speaking honestly you really are looking very lovely tonight.” Thai replied seriously.

“
In that case thank you for the compliment.” She said with a wide smile before accepting his kind words.

“
Now if you’re finished flirting with my date will you show us to the V.I.P room?” Prescott said a bit annoyed with Thai for flirting with Akiva even though he knew that was just the way he was. He didn’t want her to smile like that at anyone but him. When she smiled he felt a gently tugging in his heart at the sight of it. She was having a very overpowering effect on him and he was powerless to stop it, not that he wanted to because he most certainly didn’t.

“
Hey man you know that I’m just messing around however I do appreciate a beautiful woman when I see one. And tonight you happen to have the most beautiful woman in here on your arm, so forgive me if I’m a little jealous.” Thai said in a serious tone before turning for the stairs that lead to the second floor V.I.P room.

Prescott placed his hand at the small of her back indicating that they should follow Thai up the stairs. As she climbed the stairs ahead of him he had a great view of her perfectly rounded behind and he was so tempted to reach out and palm her ass with both hands. But he quickly squashed that thought knowing that if he did what he was thinking about doing she’d turn around and slap him silly.

Although he was so tempted to take a chance as his gaze remained glued to her delightfully plumb ass. A slow smile formed on his handsome face as images of the things that he’d like to do to her raced through his mind.

Akiva glance over her shoulder at Prescott and caught a glimpse of the sly smile on his face and the look in his eyes as he stared at her ass. Seeing the sensual expression on his face sent an array of tiny shivers coursing up and down her spine causing her to lose her footing on the stairs.

When she started to fall backwards Prescott was there with open arms to catch her. He lifted her into arms and carried her the rest of the way up the stairs.

“
You could hurt your back carrying me like this.” She said as they reached the landing at the top of the stairs.

“
Sweetie, my back is a lot stronger than you think it is.” He replied with a smirk.

“
It just might be but I’m not light you know.” She said gazing into his whiskey colored eyes. “Uh, you can put me down now Prescott.”

“
Actually you aren’t as heavy as you seem to think that you are.” He replied gazing down at her as he made no attempt to put her down.

Thai turned from the door of VIP room and grinned when he saw Prescott holding Akiva in his arms. “Did you two want a private VIP room so that you can be alone?” He asked.

“
What, no Prescott put me down!” She demanded.

“
I didn’t hear a please in that command.” He said as she glared up at him.

“
Will you please put me down?” She said through clenched teeth.

“
Okay, I’ll put you down for now, but next time I won’t relent so easily.” He whispered as he set her on her feet.

“
Who says that there’s going to be a next time?” She asked gazing up at him.

Prescott leaned towards her wearing a devilish smile. “Oh, there will be a next time you can bet on that sweetheart.”

Akiva’s breath caught when she saw the steamy look in his eyes her heart began to race uncontrollably.

“
Hey, are the two of you done or are ya’ll going to stand there all night?” Thai asked with a smile while standing in the doorway of the VIP room.

Prescott glanced past Akiva to look at Thai. “Yeah, man we’ll be there in a second.” He leaned down to whisper in her ear. “We will definitely pick this up later.” He said placing a soft kiss at her temple before leading her in the VIP room.

When Prescott and Akiva entered they saw that Blake and Camille were there looking like two people who were very much in love. Alex Grayson was also there looking like a very happily unattached bachelor on the prowl. He was an extremely attractive man with a walnut skin tone, short curly brown hair and hazel eyes. Standing at about six feet five he had a nice trim physique that made him quite the ladies man.

Blake and Cam made a lovely couple and there was no doubt that they’d make beautiful children together. Blake was six feet six inches with his naturally tanned skin tone, short blond hair and sky blue eyes. Cam was a very pretty woman with her smooth mocha skin tone, silky black shoulder length hair and soft brown eyes not to mention her above average height.

“
Hi doc it’s nice to see you.” Blake said greeting Akiva with a polite handshake and Prescott with a brotherly hug.

“
You go girl that is one bad ass outfit, I know you turned the head every man in this club as you walked through on your way up here.” Cam said teasingly as she stood to greet Akiva with a hug.

“
Thanks, it’s nice to see you both.” Akiva said warmly.

“
Have mercy doc you sure are one sexy looking woman. Why don’t you ditch Prescott and spend the rest of the evening with me?” Alex said with a devilish grin and a wink.

“
Boy are you trying to get yourself hurt tonight, because if you are I’ll be more than happy to bust up that pretty little face of yours.” Prescott said with irritation.

“
Yeah, you might want to think twice about that especially since your date is the doctor I’d have to call to treat my bruises.” Alex said as a slow smirk crossed his face.

“
No, when I’m done with you I’m pretty sure you’ll need a team of doctors and an ambulance.” Prescott said gazing at him through narrowed eyes.