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Kat nods. “Yes. Mostly when we’re in the middle of?—”
“Enough,” I say with a grunt. “This conversation is over.”
Of course, they both disregard my command entirely.
“Well, what does it mean, Dmitri?” Kat asks.
With a delighted smile, the jackass obliges her. “Kiska, my dear Kat, means kitten,” Dmitry says. After sighing, he turns to me before quietly speaking in Russian under his breath.
“Hey!” Kat says “Not fair. English, please and thank you.”
You’ve got it bad, my friend.
That’s what the impertinent sod whispered to me.
He has no idea.
With a dangerous glint in her dark blue eyes, Kat scoots forward in her seat until her face is right next to mine. “Kitten, huh?” she says, teasing me with a smirk.
“Don’t let it get to your head,” I say, trying to play it cool. The moment she fully realizes her hold over me, I’m ruined.
Unimpressed by my dismissive tone, she rolls her eyes before turning to face Dmitri. “You know, Dmitri, Nik here talks a big game, but he was so mad at Vladmir for daring to touch me that he smashed the poor man’s hand.”
Dmitri glances between Kat and me in disbelief. “Holy shit,” he says with a loud gasp. “She’s serious. You did.” He howls with laughter. Again.
I disapprovingly shake my head at her.
“What?” she asks. “You did.”
“You’re making me sound like a simpering idiot,” I say, halfheartedly complaining.
With a cute pout, she shrugs. “Well, if the shoe fits, Nik…There’s no shame about it.” She winks at me before leaning forward and kissing my cheek.
Simpering idiot that I am, I’m instantly mollified, my reputation be damned.
Dmitri can’t stop laughing, shaking his head. Somehow, he brings us back home.
He’s still chuckling as he parks in my garage.
As the elevator doors open up at the penthouse, he breaks into a new laughing fit.
“Enough,” I say. “We have work to do. If you can manage to curb this moronic giggling, I’ll find you a way to make yourself useful.”
“Yes, sir,” he says, trying to contain his laughter.
“And you—” I say, turning to face Kat. “I’ll deal with you later. Stay out of trouble until then.”
“Aye, aye, captain.” She winks at me, strolling towards the kitchen.
I don’t miss the amused glance she and Dmitri exchange between themselves, but I let it go for now.
Soon, Dmitri’s amusement dies, anyway. I’m relieved to learn Vladmir made it back safely, but as we set out to prepare for what’s coming our way, Dmitri’s uncontrollable giggling becomes a distant memory. We all know shit is about to hit the fan, and it might be a while before any of us has a reason to laugh again.
After hours of planning and preparation, I’m slightly less stressed out about our security situation. I won’t make the mistake of underestimating McGuire again. With our plans and their orders in place, my men disband.
Not long after, I set out to find Kat. After wandering around the penthouse with no success, I call her name. She responds from inside the kitchen. I follow the sound of her voice and stop short at the sight that welcomes me.
I’m sure my astonishment is clear on my face as I take in the surprise. “You’ve waited to eat with me,” I say, stupidly stating the obvious.
