Stolen Nights

I continued my search despite the danger. I have to get Shandra out of here. How ironic! Something like this happened before but it was me who was almost crushed. I heard someone cough near the reception area and saw a man looking down at unconscious Shandra.

"Hey, Shandra, wake up. We need to get out of here," the man said, gently tapping Shandra's face.

"Move," I push the man away and immediately attended to Shandra. I check her from head to toe, taking a look at the damage she got that knocked her down. I feel something wet from her head and when I look at my hands I silently cuss seeing the blood. The wound is not that deep but due to the impact of something that hit her head, she lost consciousness. But it's not enough to calm me down, I can feel my anger rising instead.

I dialed a number, "Lady Bethany is hurt." I give them the address of the hotel. "I'm getting her out of this place. Be sure to find the culprit of the explosion and punish them to death," I said fuming in anger. This is the very first command I made, being the son and heir of the Huddle Head of DC Org.

I carefully carried and made my way out of the collapsing hotel. I need to bring her to where I am staying to treat her wound as soon as possible.

"Where are you going to take her? Who are you?" the man asks trying to stop me.

"I'm going to take her to a safe place," I answered emotionless, without looking back at him.

"I'm going with you. I don't know you, so I can't trust you with her," he replied and followed me.

"Tch," the corner of my lips twitch but I said nothing. I continued my way to get out from the building, evading the falling debris. We came out at the side which is good, we get out from her without being seen by the police or the media that are currently crowding in front. The hotel where I am staying is not that far, it's just a few minutes away. With Shandra in my arms and the man following me, I walk towards a safe place.

I did not mind the looks of people when I entered the hotel while carrying the still unconscious Shandra. I feel her move when we are in the elevator and opened her eyes looking at me confusedly. I can hear her murmur my name, and she settled in my arms. She put her arms in my neck, burrowed her face in my chest, and close her eyes again.

I put her down in my bed carefully and get the first aid kit in the bathroom to treat the wound in her head. "Are you okay, Shan?" I heard the guy ask her. It seems she already opened her eyes.

"I'm fine, Hideki. You don't have to worry and thanks for the concern," I saw her smile at him which makes my blood boil in sudden jealousy. Still, I did not let it get into as there are things that I need to attend first. She turned to me when I sit beside her in the bed.

"Sit," I said in a clearly annoyed way, "I need to treat your wounds." She sigh and silently followed. I cleaned the wound cautiously ensuring that it will not be painful. After attending to her wounds in silence, I stand up and open the window to have a glimpse of what's happening outside. No report from our men yet.

Prinsesa Yuki/Shandra POV

My eyes followed Chase when he stood near the window and looked outside. He has a serious but emotionless look on his face but I know better than that, he's still fuming with anger. I sigh and withdraw my gaze.

"Who is he?"Prince Daisuke asks glancing at Chase.

Chase heard him and look at us. I met his eyes before turning to the prince and said with a small smile, "He's Chase, a friend." At the corner of my eyes, I saw Chase frown at the way I address him but I didn't mind it. "Chase, this is Hideki, an acquaintance? I just met him earlier," I introduce them.

"You seem so close than an acquaintance," He lightly said while giving me a quick stern look. Though it was quick, I can tell from his eyes that he is jealous.

"Well, it's not every day that I get to meet a beautiful girl like her." Prince Daisuke shrugged his shoulder as if saying that what Chase said is not a big deal. "Anyway, I have to go. I need to check something important. It's nice to meet you, Shandra. Hope to see you again." He winks at me before turning to leave.

Silence engulfed the room when Prince Daisuke is gone. I am sitting in the bed silently while I can feel Chase eyeing me, dangerously? But he said nothing. I get up from bed and find my shoes. I need to check Yoshie and Shuji.

"And where do you think you're going, lady?" Chase asks in a low dangerous voice.

"I have to go, Chase. I need to check my subordinate," I replied almost pleading. I've seen him get angry before but it was not meant for me and I'm kind of nervous seeing him in this state which I know that I am the reason.

"No! You're are not going anywhere," he strongly stops me.

"Chase," I look at him with pleading eyes, "please?"

"No, Shan," he shook his head. He stood in front of me. "Do you know how afraid I am when I heard the explosion and saw that the hotel you're in is starting to collapse? I'm dead worried! And here you are worrying someone else?"

"They're here because of me, Chase," I explained. "So it's my responsibility to make sure that they're fine."

"Damn that responsibility!" He gritted his teeth and I look at him in shock, can't believe what I heard. He sighs, "what I'm gonna do with you? Can you please set aside that responsibility just for once? Just for now?" He pleads in an agonizing voice while holding my shoulder and looking at me directly in the eyes.

"Chase ----"

"No," he refuses. "Listen to me Shan, you're not going anywhere until I said so. Understand?"

I slowly nod my head. This is the first time I saw Chase like this and I know that whatever I do, he won't allow me to leave. "Go back to bed and rest," he sits on the couch and closes his eyes, "and don't dare do something to get out of here. I won't let you."

I sigh. He knows how stubborn I am and oftentimes he will let me but seeing him now, it seems like there's nothing I can do but stay here for the meantime. I know he is just worried and I don't want to worry him more with my stubbornness. Mukhang wala na akong magagawa kundi mananatili muna dito. Hindi ko siya masisisi dahil nag-aalala lang siya sa akin. I stood up and pick up the phone, calling Ate Yen. I ask her a favor to check Shuji and Yoshie after telling her that I am fine. I informed her that I lost my phone and to call the hotel where I am once she can locate the two.

I put the phone back to its stand after talking to Ate Yen and turn to look at Chase. After a while, I walk and stop in front of him. I look at him intently, his eyes are closed but I know that he's awake. I sat in his lap, straddle closer to him. I put my chin in his chest and place my hand on his face. I feel his arms encircling my waist tightly and pulling me closer to him.

"I'm sorry if made you worried," I whispered softly.

He opens his eyes and looks down at me. Our eyes lock. His hand cupped my face tenderly and smile, the smile that I love the most. "I'm glad that you're safe," he leaned down, lips almost brushing my mine. "I love you, Shan, very much," he sincerely said while looking at me in the eyes. His eyes full of emotions.

"I love you too, Chase, very much," I replied lovingly in a hush voice. Then he claims my lips for a sweet kiss and I close my eyes to savor the moment of bliss.

We broke the kiss to grasp some air. I open my eyes only to see a pair of eyes staring at me lovingly. I give him my sweetest smile meant for him. This time I accepted the kiss wholeheartedly, with all that I've got. The kiss turn into more passionate, asking for more. And I give in. Hands starting to wander each other body. Exploring a newfound pleasure we felt. Pleasure, excitement and anticipation with what might happen shake my whole body in delight.

I must treasure this moment with him, with the man I love with all my heart, and make the most out of this one stolen night. Can I?