Captured Hearts (The Men of Five Nations International) (9 page)

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Dang, you really know how to make a girl feel bad.” Cam said in a remorseful tone.

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Well good your ass should feel bad for hiding something that important, girl if I wasn’t afraid I’d go into labor I’d kick your ass.” Kat said in a slightly angry tone.

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Look I am really sorry for not telling you but I promise to make it up to you. Kat you’re the closest thing I have to a sister so I can’t stand it when you’re mad at me.” Cam said sincerely.

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Hey, I’m sorry I wasn’t trying to cause problems, I just know Cam well enough to know that if no one knows that she pregnant she’ll continue to be reckless when it comes to her career. I’d never be able to forgive myself if something happened to that unborn child.” Akiva said apologizing for spilling Cam’s secret.

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You know what it’s not your fault Doc I should’ve told them a long time ago so thanks to you I just got the push I needed to break the news.” Cam said.

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In that case I’ll excuse myself from joining you guys tonight this should be about family.” Alexis said.

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Oh no you don’t you’re a part of this team and that makes you a part of this family, so you can forget about trying to skip out on us Lex.” Cam said with a warm smile.

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So you’re just going to shorten her name without even asking if it’s alright.” Kat said.

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It’s fine really, that’s what my family calls me.” Alexis said smiling at the women.

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Good now can we go I’m starving?” Kat asked as she headed towards the door.

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That depends are you still mad at me?” Cam asked with a sad expression.

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I sure as hell should be but you know dang well I can’t stay mad at you. Now bring your ass on so that I can eat.” Kat said as she opened the door to find Kenji standing on the other side.

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I was just coming to see if you were alright you seemed to be upset a few minutes ago.” Kenji said as he reached out for her. Kat stepped into his arms and pressed her cheek against his chest as he lovingly embraced her.

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I’m fine honey, everything is fine. Are you and the guys ready to go to the club?” Kat asked while hugging her husband as close as she could with her baby belly between them.

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Alright kunoichi I’ll let it go for now and yes the guys and I are ready to go whenever you are.” He replied.

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Oh we’re ready because if I don’t get some food to our child soon things could get real ugly. Let’s roll people.” She said loudly as she turned for the front door.

Cam, Akiva and Alexis followed Kat and Kenji to the front door where the others were waiting for them. Cam glanced around as she walked towards her husband.

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Where’s Thai did he leave for the club already?” She asked.

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Yeah he said that he’d see us when we get there.” Blake answered as he kissed Cam on the temple.

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Damn Doc you look amazing.” Alex said as he took Akiva’s hand and kissed the back of it.

Prescott grabbed him by the scuff of his neck and moved him aside. “Boy if you put your lips on my woman one more time I swear you’ll need a body cast when I’m done with you.”

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Better yet why don’t I shoot him and put him out of everybody’s misery.” Alexis teased wearing a devious expression as everyone laughed except Alex.

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Ha, real funny well at least you’re not dressed like a men anymore.” He said in response.

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You know what one of these days I just might shoot your ass.” Lex said through clenched teeth.

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For what, I was trying to pay your little mean ass a compliment.” He replied.

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If that was the best you can do for a compliment I’m beginning to see why you’re alone. Now move it rude boy you’re blocking the door.” Lex said as she pushed him aside and opened the door.

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Dang, I really like that girl she has spunk, now you heard her move it rude boy.” Kat said pushing him playfully as she walked by.

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I like her too.” Cam said as she walked past him smiling.

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Of course the two of you would like little Miss-mean-as-hell-with-a-bad-attitude.” He said sarcastically.

Cam paused on her way out the door. “Doc I hope you brought your medical bag because big mouth here is going to need some serious medical attention in about three seconds.”

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Girl, I always have my bag and don’t worry I can mix up a syringe cocktail that’ll knock him out for at least two days.” Akiva said laughingly as she followed Cam out the door.

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Some ladies man you’ve turned out to be.” Kenji teased as he stepped outside.

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Yeah, you have four women that are ready to shot you, beat you or poison you I’d say you have definitely lost your touch.” Prescott said as he walked out the door laughing.

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I haven’t lost my touch it just doesn’t work on crazy or psychotic women like those four.” He responded sarcastically.

Blake hit him in the back of the head before pushing him out the door. Alex grabbed the back of his head with one of his hands.

“
Man what the fu…” Alex bellowed through clenched teeth.

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Boy, don’t you know that talking about a man’s woman can get you hurt.” Blake said as he locked the front door.

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Apparently so but unless you want all your bank accounts to show nothing but zeros and negative balances then you might want to think twice about hitting me again.” Alex said teasingly.

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I’m not even worried about that happening because if you were stupid enough to do something that dumb your company would also end up with negative balances. Especially since I help bankroll you, so stop trying to act all hard ass and get in the damn car.” Blake said as he pushed him towards the parked vehicles.

Chapter Six

When they arrived at the club Thai greeted them just inside the door.

“
Ladies you all look lovely this evening I had my staff set-up the VIP area on the balcony that over-looks the stage.” He said as he greeted his sister with a kiss on the cheek.

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That must mean that you have someone really good performing tonight.” Cam said as she embraced her brother for a quick hug.

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Yeah tonight Mahuru Topeni the Polynesian singer is performing.” Thai said as he led them to the VIP balcony.

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How in the hell did you get her to come and perform here she’s supposed to be on tour promoting her hot new album.” Alex asked as they made their way up the stairs.

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Yeah well that’s one of the reasons we’re meeting here at the club tonight Kenji and I will fill everyone in.” Thai answered.

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Should I leave so you guys can talk about this in private?” Lex asked.

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Absolutely not you are a part of this team until we figure out who break-in to Doc’s place and why.” Kenji said as they reached the VIP balcony.

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If you say so I just didn’t want to impose.” Lex replied.

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Okay, now that we’ve settled that the bar is open so who’s drinking what?” Thai asked as he signaled for one of his staff to take the drink orders.

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I’ll have a ginger ale on ice with a lime, thank you.” Kat said.

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I’ll have what she’s having.” Cam said surprising her husband and the other men.

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I’m sorry did she say that she’s having a glass of ginger ale? Miss-I-can-drink-any-man-under-the-table isn’t drinking tonight. What in the hell is going on did I wake up in the wrong damn universe?” Alex teased.

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Every time you open your mouth it makes me wish that you didn’t wake up at all.” Lex murmured.

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I heard that Cruella.” Alex said sounding a bit irritated.

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Well, good for you Rico.” Lex said sounding just as irritated.

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You know Blake and Cam use to argue like that and now look at them.” Prescott said teasingly.

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Oh hell naw there isn’t the slightest chance of that happening to us.” Lex said through clenched teeth.

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You can say that again besides I have standards I like for my women to be soft and sweet. In case you haven’t noticed Cruella is neither of those things.” Alex said.

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Boy please we both know that the only standards you have is for your woman to be breathing and skanky. Besides I seriously doubt that you could handle a woman like me on your best day. Now let that marinate for a minute.” Lex said with a slight smile and a wink as she stunned him into silence.

The other women laughed at the dumbfounded expression on his face. “Damn girl you’ve done what none of us has ever been able to do. Left Alex stunned and speechless, wow Kenji can we keep her when this case is over I like her.” Cam said.

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I know that’s right. Lex, you are bad to the bone girl.” Kat said with a grin.

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Now that’s the kind of attitude that goes with that kind of look.” Akiva teased with a smile.

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Alright if you ladies are done picking on poor Alex let’s finish these drink orders so we can get down to business.” Thai said.

When their drinks arrived Cam thought that now would be a good time to tell everyone her news.

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Before we get down to business I wanted to make an announcement. The reason I’m not drinking tonight is because I’m pregnant.” Cam said as she glanced around the room before her gaze finally settled on her husband.

Blake stood up from his chair and pulled Cam to stand in front of him. Once she was gazing up into his sky blue eyes he smiled as he gazed down at her. “I don’t think I could be any happier than I am right this minute, we’re having a baby.” He said as he placed his large hand over her slightly swollen stomach.

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Congratulations you two, it’s about time ya’ll made me an uncle now I’ll have two babies to spoil.” Thai said happily.

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I’m happy for both of you.” Prescott said with a smile.

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That’s great news now we just need to make sure your assignments are non-life-threatening and un-dangerous. We can’t have anything happening to you or the baby.” Kenji said.

“
Yeah I was expecting that thanks for looking at for me Ken.” Cam said with a bright smile.

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No problem you know how important all of you are to me you just don’t take any unnecessary risks.” Ken said in a serious tone.

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Oh she won’t be I’ll make sure of that.” Blake said as he kissed her gently.

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We’ll all make sure of that, won’t we Doc.” Kat said.

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Of course we will right Lex?” Akiva said as she shifted her gaze from Kat to Lex.

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Yeah count me in I’ll do what I can to help keep Cam safe and out of trouble.” Lex replied with a smile.

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Blake and Cam congrats on the baby news but can we get down to business so I don’t have to spend any more time than I have to with Cruella?” Alex said still sounding a little irritated.

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Good luck with that Rico did you forget that we have to work together until this case is over?” Lex said sarcastically.

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Damn, will this nightmare ever end?” Alex mumbled grunting loudly.

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Anyway, there haven’t been any new developments about the break-in at Doc’s house as soon as I hear anything I’ll fill you guys in. Now about Mahuru Topeni she’s not just here to perform it seems that a few unidentified members of her staff are working for the crime organization that we’ve been after for more than a year now.” Ken said as he explain the reason that Mahuru was there.

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Just how was that information discovered?” Prescott asked always the observant and doubtfully one. Prescott believed in fate however he didn’t believe in coincidences. His feelings were that everything happened for a reason and there was a reason for everything that happened.

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I got this one Ken. Mahuru stumbled across some shipping carts that were carrying more than musical equipment and wardrobe. When she made this discovery she got the hell out of there and called her grandfather a retired Naval Officer with a lot of connections.” Thai explained.