A/N: Hey guys, early update for you all :) I know I usually do this A/N after the chapter but I'm here to give you guys a warning. There will be a mature scene in this chapter. For those who are uncomfortable or not interested. Skip it when you see *^*. You can continue reading it after another *^* is shown again. Also, as there is a sort of mature scene. I'll put Tyler Bachtel's photo instead of a gif. And if you're underage, I don't want to know.

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Chapter 24-The Seduction & Threat

Miranda Barone's POV

I pursed my lips. Where on earth was my necklace? I rummaged through my jewellery box. It was a good thing the kindergarten had changed its operating hours from one to five in the afternoons. If not I'll be terribly late considering it was almost eleven. 

It has been three days since we left New York and Olivia and Adrianna had begged for us to stay for awhile more. However I had a job and Slade had business to get to. But we promised to visit them soon. I liked Slade's friends, they were fun to be around with.

"Ugh, where are you?" I mumbled to myself as I looked through the box. 

"I was in the shower." Slade answered as he stepped out of the bathroom, his entire body still wet from his shower. From where I was standing, I could still see droplets of water trickling down his torso. They made his tattoos stand out even more and I really wanted to trace them with my fingers.

I was definitely sure that he was not wearing anything except the towel that covered his man parts. 

"Not you. I meant one of my necklaces. Besides go back into the bathroom, you're dripping water all over the floor." I answered as I spotted the small puddle of water on the ground. 

Slade shot me a suggestive smirk, "Are you dripping wet now?" His seductive purr had my insides turned to jelly and his suggestive words had me clenching my thighs together. 

"No!" I rushed out and Slade stalked towards me as he towelled his damp hair. I couldn't help it but my eyes started to stray towards his body. 

He neared me and his plump kissable lips curved into a sexy sinful grin. He abruptly pulled me into his arms and I could feel the water droplets from his body soak into my clothes. "Stop! You're getting me all wet!" I laughed as I tried to pull away from his grasp. 

"Oh really?" He gave another smirk and I flushed, "No! No that kind of wet! I meant that you're making my clothes wet." 

Slade's eyes raked all over my body before his eyes met mine. Instead of the crystal blue eyes I was used to seeing, his blue eyes were darker. Darker from lust. I shivered from desire and I clenched my thighs together again. Oh my god. 

"Shame. I guess we have to work on that." He shot me a wicked grin and before I could process what he meant, his lips met my neck and my knees almost buckled. Almost. 

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His arms wrapped around me so that my back was facing his front. I let out a breathy moan from the sensations his hot wet mouth caused against my neck. Slade seemed encouraged by my moans before his hand slipped from its hold on my waist to my hips before going lower.

Oh my god.

And because I was wearing a skirt, Slade didn't have any issues reaching my legs. He slowly pushes my skirt up to my hips and he fingered the side of my underwear. "Lace. Is it black?" He murmurs huskily and I nodded, unable to speak. 

Honestly, ever since Mark spilled about Slade's thing for black lace, I had been wearing it more often. I didn't know why but perhaps it was some part of me that was hoping Slade would ravish me. 

Slade let out a throaty growl before his fingers touched me through my panties. "Is this okay?" He questions and I nod, unable to speak because I was so turned on. Now I was a hundred percent sure that I was dripping wet.

He began stroking me and my breath hitched as I tensed. "Relax and enjoy." He rumbled out as the pace of his stroking increased. "Oh my god Slade." I groaned out. 

Slade smirks against my neck as he pushes my underwear to the side before rubbing that very sensitive bud. "Oh god Slade!" I cried out from the pleasurable sensation racing up my nerves.

Slade smirked against my neck before continuing his ministrations on it while still rubbing me. Suddenly his fingers went even further downwards. "Shit Mel! You're so wet." Slade growled lowly and I inhaled sharply from his words. 

One finger slowly entered me and I let out a small moan. "Oh god!" I panted out and Slade groaned, "You're so fucking tight." I bucked against him as he slipped another finger in me. Now I could feel how much Slade wanted me against my back. 

I shut my eyes, I was so freaking close. "More please!" I begged and Slade let out a throaty laugh before adding another finger and quickened his pace. "Ohmygodohmygodohmygod." I chanted under my breath and Slade suddenly flicked my bud and I shattered. 

I cried out Slade's name as it hit me and my knees buckled. If Slade had not supported my weight, I was sure I would have collapsed onto the ground. Waves of pleasure coursed through my veins that left my mind blank and my bones like jelly.

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Slade removed his fingers from me and his mouth closed over them before licking them clean. I inhaled sharply at that sight before sighing. Slade had a satisfied smirk on his face as he carried me onto the bed before disappearing into the closet. 

I lay on the bed stunned. Had everything just happened truly happened? Slade came out of the closet dressed fully before making his way to me, a shameless grin on his handsome face. "I can definitely say you really were dripping wet." I groaned embarrassed and ducked my head under a pillow. "Shut up." 

He laughs and got onto the bed. "There's nothing to be embarrassed about sweetheart. After all, pretty soon, I'm going to see you naked." I threw the pillow at him before flushing bright red. Slade gave me a smirk before his face turned serious. "I didn't hurt you did I?" 

I shook my head with a smile, "You didn't and I really liked it." I blushed even further and a satisfied grin crossed his face. He didn't say anything before his lips pressed against mine hungrily. I kissed him back, feeling the all to familiar bulge against my groin. I moaned softly and he pulled away from me and rested his forehead against mine. 

His breathing was as ragged as mine and he pulled away from me before going into the bathroom to put his towel back. I panted softly, trying to catch my breath before taking a quick glance at the clock. There beside it was the necklace I had been trying to find. "There you are!" I cheered as I reached for it and removed the current necklace before hooking the one I just found.

Padding my way to my vanity table where my jewellery box sat, I placed the necklace in it before the red ruby around the gold chain caught my eye. I pulled it out and stroked the red gem carefully. "That's pretty. A gift from an ex-boyfriend?" Slade asks as he narrows his blue eyes at the necklace.

I looked up at him before rolling my eyes, "No, it was my mother's. My father gave it to her for their twentieth wedding anniversary. The gem used is a ruby because my father said it matches the shade of my mother's hair." I said fondly. Slade watched me before asking, "Why don't you wear it then?" 

I sighed wistfully. "I can't. I have to send for it to be restored and stuff because its really old and I don't have the time. Anyway, I have to go get changed for work and you're cooking." Slade sighed heavily. "You know, I've never cooked this much in my life until you Mel." He grumbles and I laugh. 

"I really love your cooking. You're amazing at that!" I complimented as I made my way towards the wardrobe. Once I was done dressing, I walked out of it to see Slade with a sour expression on his face. "Is that the only thing I'm good at?"

I frowned. What was his problem now? "You're good at cuddling?" I offered unsure and Slade narrowed his eyes at me, "Is that all? Aren't I good with my fingers?" He smirked as he flexed them.

"Are you kidding me?" I flushed. He couldn't be serious could he? Slade shrugged, "Am I?" 

"You'd rather me compliment those skills than your cooking skills?" I asked incredulously and flushed as I remembered how those skills had certainly benefited me. 

"I'm a redblooded male Mel. My ego needs to be stoked." He says drily and I blushed furiously. "You're really good with your fingers." I mumbled softly before rushing down the stairs to the kitchen. Slade's amused laugher echoing behind my retreating form. 

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I smiled happily as I made my way into the school and settled my bag onto the table. Slade was taking me out for dinner after school ended and I was really looking forward to it.

I had thirty minutes more to prepare before class started. Today, the children will be doing some art projects for halloween that is coming up. I prepared all the materials on the tables before noticing Hannah standing at the doorway with a concerned expression. 

"Hi Hannah. Is there anything I can help you with?" I asks politely and Hannah hesitated before asking. "Is it true that you're with the Slade Kolosov?"

Oh god. Not this. My amazing day was going to be ruined. "Yes."

Hannah gasped, "But he's a criminal Mel! How could you be with someone like that?" Her tone changed to disgust and I pressed my lips thinly getting annoyed. "He's not that bad as you make him out to be." I said shortly, hoping that Hannah would just go away. 

"But he kills people!" 

"He doesn't kill innocent people." I replied and Hannah retorted indignantly, "I'm very sure he does." 

I raised an eyebrow challengingly, "Have you seen that happen?" 

Hannah glanced away, "No. But I've heard of it." 

I shook my head, "You can't accuse someone of doing bad things if you haven't seen them." 

Hannah just stared at me speechless before straightening her back, "I hope for your well being that he doesn't hurt you." 

I nodded, "Thank you for your concern Hannah." I said politely, hoping that my dismissal of her was obvious enough so that she will leave. Hannah sniffed before walking off. 

I sighed as I continued to prepare for class. My amazing day was officially ruined. 

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"Bye Ms Mel!" One of the students cheered as she ran out of the classroom. 

I gave her a wave and packed my belongings before making my way out. It was mid October and the sun was starting to set, giving the streets less sunlight. 

Mark and Tony were most probably walking around near me checking out for any dangers. I thought it was ridiculous. The people that were after me were gone now. 

They had not made a move for months. However Slade insisted and whatever Slade wanted, he got. A small smile crept to my lips and as I neared my car, a hand grabbed me. 

I jumped and turned around to see a guy who looked to be about twenty holding his hands up in a surrender gesture with a sheepish smile on his face. "Sorry. I just wanted to let you know that you dropped your wallet." 

I let out a shaky laugh, I guess I was still paranoid. I looked down to the floor but said wallet wasn't on the ground like the man said it was. "What are-" Before I could finish my sentence, someone grabbed me and a cold metal object was pressed against my neck.

I gulped and stared at the man who was staring guiltily at me. I was turned around and this time a man who looked to be about forty-ish was staring me down with a knife to my neck. My blood turned into ice and I could feel my heart beating so loud. Fear crept through my veins and I tried to calm myself down. Panicking would get me nowhere. 

"You know, isn't this wrong? She's a girl who looks around my age-" The younger man stated hesitantly and the man holding onto me snapped at him. "Shut up kid!" To me he started, "You know Miranda? You're a hard woman to catch." 

Where the heck was Mark and Tony when you needed them? I mentally screamed. Ugh, forget it. I could depend on myself. "What do you want?" I asked bravely as I lifted my chin defiantly and glared down at him. I tried to angle my leg to hit him in the groin like I did to Slade. 

The older man lifted his eyebrow before smacking my cheek hard. That was definitely going to leave a bruise. I winced and held my cry of pain back. I didn't want these men seeing that. "Show some respect bitch. Firstly, you're Alexi Barone's younger sister and secondly you're with Slade Kolosov. You're practically a prize." He sneered. 

I could see the younger man standing to the side looking worried at the scene in front of him. "Let me go." I said bravely and tried to wriggle his grip off me. "I'm not scared of you." I hoped he couldn't hear the tremors of fear as I spoke. 

The older man chuckled darkly, "Oh really? You may not be scared of me, but maybe you'll be scared of my friend here." With that, he pressed the knife deeper until I could feel it cut into my skin on my neck. I let out a cry of pain as blood started to trickle down my neck.

"Look Lionel, I don't think this is right. She's just a girl-" The younger man spoke out as he watched me with fear and worry in his eyes. The man-Lionel turned around and glared at him. "Look here kid, you're here to help, not try to push your holy shit morals onto me. You don't see Jonny and Joe being a pussy now do you? They're off getting rid of the guards. Now shut the fuck up and help." 

Oh no! Mark and Tony! I sincerely hoped that they were okay! Mark was like the annoying younger brother I never had while Tony was like a father figure. I thought anxiously and tried to struggle away from Lionel's grip. "Stop moving bitch. If not, this friend of mine will be sinking into your neck. Carter! Stop standing there and help me shove her into the van!" 

Carter shot me an apologetic glance full of pity and guilt before gently tying my hands up. A gun shot sounded and Lionel roared in pain. He let go of me and I dropped to the ground and my head hit the concrete ground. 

I stared dazed as gunshots sounded around me and Carter quickly untied my hands before mumbling a quick sorry before running off. I felt someone shake me and I stared up at Mark who seemed to be shouting at me and for the life of me, I couldn't hear a single thing he was saying.

Soon, I felt hands grab me and I was lifted up before someone carried me and that was when I blacked out.