Unplanned Meeting 1/9 In the car on the way to the house , Lorcan received a call , and he frowned as he spoke quickly before hanging up and looking at his family in the back seat .
Nazar Sokolov wants to meet , in person .
Not a call ? Genesis asked .
No.
Hes actually here in Boston .
He said he heard I was here.
in the city .
I dont think he knew I was out of town , but he was in New York .
He set up a meeting place .
Well need a full team with you Dad and I want to be there , Kiefer said bluntly .
I need you to stay with Genesis .
Lorcan shook his head .
I want to be there .
Genesis argued for herself .
Genesis , its not a good idea .
Lorcan denied her request .
Let me meet with him first .
But its about me .
But if hes being followed by his uncles team and they put a sniper bead on your head , Ill be killing them all before getting you answers .
If were going to introduce you , its going to be in a very controlled environment .
Please Genesis .
Dont argue with Unplanned Meeting me on this .
2/9 Its bullshit , she folded her arms angrily .
If they can put a red dot on my head they can do it to you too .
Yes , but its not me the Sokolov family have killed one woman and kidnapped another over .
They want you , Genesis and Im not convinced its alive .
Fine .
She sighed angrily .
I want updates though .
The minute you tell Kiefer , I want to know too .
Her fists clenched at her chest , and she was surprised at how angry she was at Lorcan for refusing her .
You will be the first to know .
He gripped her chin as she looked away from him angrily to stare out the window and forced her to look back at him .
Genesis , I dont like this pouting .
I am doing what is necessary to keep you safe .
You know I would not be taking these precautions without reason .
Im not a child .
She barely restrained her foot from stomping .
Youre behaving like one and Im about ready to smack your ass .
Youre thinking with your heart and not your head .
You want answers , vengeance , and retribution but youre going in with a place of anger and I need you to pull your emotions and think logically .
They want you dead , Genesis .
Do you want to take this risk before I have an opportunity to put a full plan in place ? At the words , Egan stiffened beside her , and she gave a sigh .
No.
Unplanned Meeting 3/9 Do not argue with me over your safety .
I am head of this family for a reason .
Yes sir , she didnt like it and the playful way shed called him daddy on the plane was gone ..
He squeezed her chin , and she met his eyes , do not get out of this car angry with me .
If things go sideways with Nazar and we dont ever see each other again , do not let our last words be angry ones .
His words Is gave her pause and she sighed thinking of Astra , youre leaving right away ? The minute this car drops you and the boys at the house , Im gone .
Dad , I want to come , Kiefer said again .
We are No.
The truth is , I dont even want to go .
supposed to be doing a day of taking care of Genesis and her needs today .
I will be keeping this meeting as short as possible .
You stay with her and be there for her .
I will be back as soon as I can to finish the day the way we intended .
If I thought for one minute , I could push this meeting off until tomorrow , I would be .
I want nothing more than to be home , hold you while you process the feelings of today and be with my family .
At his fathers words , Kiefer closed his eyes and nodded .
Youre right .
He reached over Egans lap to squeeze her hand , Dad is right .
We cant forget what today is .
Its about Astra and giving Unplanned Meeting 4/9 you the closure you need .
Lets finish giving her the send off we planned on .
Okay ? She nodded and leaned her head on Lorcans shoulder as she heard the words he was saying .
Youll make sure youre safe ? Ill take my usual team with me .
Ill check in frequently .
He kissed her forehead , Ill be back as soon as I can and if its late , Ill come straight to your room to give you the update .
Wait up for me .
She nodded and the rest of the drive was quiet .
When the car pulled up to the estate , they were piling out of the car when Lorcan pulled her back .
He gave Kiefer a look at Kiefer took Egan out of the vehicle , leaving her all alone with Lorcan .
He tugged her to him , have I lied to you since weve been together ? No.
Have I ever said anything to you to make you distrust me ? No.
Then why are you fighting me here ? Youre ready to get out of this car pissed off at me .
Im not .
Im simply scared , and while I want the answers , I dont want you going alone .
I feel like youre taking a risk simply because you dont want for me to be left alone .
Unplanned Meeting 5/9 I know but you want me in your life to keep you safe , no ? You like how I keep you safe .
Keeping you safe isnt simply about me wrapping you in my arms at night .
True but I also want you safe .
She pouted .
He chuckled , come here .
He patted his knee , and he helped her straddle him in the back of the car .
Im going to meet with this man to make sure we know what were dealing with .
I promise you , Im not taking any unnecessary risks .
Im going to have a very blunt conversation and then Im coming home to you .
Will you stay with me tonight ? Yes .
If you want .
Okay .
She knew she was pouting as she wrapped her arms around his neck .
I should get back in the house .
Not until you kiss me .
He squeezed her hips before winding his arms around her middle and pulling her closer to him .

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I want you to kiss me and I want us to part today on good terms , not angry ones .
I dont want to be frustrated with you , and I dont want you annoyed with me .
She leaned forward and pressed her lips to his , inhaling the spicy scent of him as she tasted the alcohol hed been drinking on the plane .
Their tongues touched and she gasped when Lorcan immediately deepened the kiss , his lips hungry and demanding .
Unplanned Meeting 6/9 When he finally released her , her breath was short , and her lips were swollen .
They caught their breaths , forehead to forehead , staring into each others eyes .
Come home to me , Lorcan .
Dont let these people hurt you .
Please .
She whispered fear curling around her heart .
Everything feels wrong and scary .
I will be home to you tonight .
He kissed her again .
Now , back in the house .
The sooner I go , the sooner I come back with answers .
He pushed the car door open and helped her out of the vehicle and she wasnt surprised to see Jerren still standing there .
Take her into the house .
I want an army here .
Understood ? Your princess is safe with me , Lorcan , Jerren nodded .
She accepted one more kiss to the forehead before she turned to walk away from Lorcan .
She wasnt even in the house before the car was heading back down the driveway and she wiped a nervous tear off her cheek .
Entering the living room with Jerren on her heels she walked over to Tadgh and crawled right onto his lap where he sat on the sofa .
Wheres Kiefer and Egan ? Talking to the cook about what were having for dinner , how long its going to be and snacks .
He kissed her forehead .
Did Daddy rip his girl a new one ? Unplanned Meeting No.
Not really , she shrugged .
I just dont like him going .
alone .
He has a small army en route , Tadgh rubbed her back as he cuddled her against him .
We should be there having his back .
She argued .
When he gives an order , we obey it .
It is why he is the boss .
Tadgh held her gaze .
I know .
I dont have to like it though .
Tadgh laughed .
Well , how about a distraction .
What kind of distraction ? 7/9 Jerrens woman is moving in temporarily with us .
Would you be open to letting her join us for dinner ? I was thinking it might be nice for you to share some of your favorite memories of Astra with someone who didnt hate her guts .
She rolled her eyes at Tadgh , you hated her ? We all hated her .
Weve not liked her since you and Kiefer were in Columbus , and she was a whiny bratty bitch .
She was always bitching and complaining .
Were still angry she abandoned you .
Its cool and all she kept her mouth shut instead of telling the Sokolovs you were here in Boston , but one good thing doesnt fix all the shitty stuff weve seen her .
However , you have fresh blood in the house .
Unplanned Meeting I feel bad shes being dragged here on a day like today .
8/9 Are you kidding ? Jerren grunted .
Shes thrilled .
Shes one step closer to getting a ring on her finger moving in here .
She thinks this is the best thing to happen to her .
Shed let you roll the casket in if it meant she got to be here with us .
Where is she now ? My room taking over half my fucking closet , Jerren sighed .
Im going to go check on her .
Ill bring her down in a few if youre open to it Genesis .
What does she think or know about us ? She looked at Tadgh meaningfully .
Its none of her business but if it makes you feel better , her sister is married to two men .
Really ? Yes .
She always says its not for her but shes not judgemental .
Genesis nodded .
I think having a female around the house .
might be nice .
The house is full of women , Tadgh commented .
Not ones I want to befriend .
I still feel theyre all judging me even though Kiefer has a new crew in the house .
Tadgh nodded , they are jealous of you for sure .
They want to Unplanned Meeting get the holy trinity of the OReilly family for themselves .
9/9 Is that what youre calling yourselves now ? She snickered and the sound of Egan calling her name distracted her .
Mom ! You need to come see this .
Theres a whole buffet of Aunt Astras favorite snacks .
There is even the caramel popcorn mixed with the cheddar cheese popcorn she liked .
And like that , she was being pulled off Tadghs lap by Egan towards the dining room and the memories of her best friend .
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