Chapter 123 Part 2

Chapter 123 Part 2
Lynn

“My plans have plans. Hades might think he's King, but he's never met a true Queen. His giving us time before the meeting is all I need to put plans into motion. Between T and I, we can burn them from within with just a few keystrokes. He has hackers, but we are masters.”

Damon kisses my cheek. “Let's get you some sleep, and then I'm sure Bob will have a good breakfast ready.” I blush. “Lynn, you know damn well, Amy and him have wanted that for years. Everyone wants you because you are you. You're unlike any other woman out there.”

Ardin kisses me and laughs. “Hell, you want to cut off Hades's balls.”

We all laugh. “I'm sure that I can't be the only one.”

Damon cups my face in his hand. “You're probably the only woman who would want to and can do it. I love you, now let's get some sleep.”

“I love you, too. Goodnight, guys.”

Damon

I know that Lynn can hold her own, but she's pregnant, and that concerns me. I keep replaying the short conversation with Serge that I just had. I can't tell Lynn fully what it was about, at least not yet.

Call

Serge sighs, “Man, I can't anymore.”

“I thought Chris was the payment.”

Serge sighs louder, and I can hear the rustle of paper. “He was supposed to be. I backed off. I pushed her from my mind. You know she's Lady Darkness, don't you?”

“Yes,” I pause. “But...it won't go how you think.”

“You know that there's a darkness in that kitten of yours,” he says, and I can hear the lightness in his tone. I know that he desires my wife. However, I don't know if he can handle her.

“Oh, I do. Tread lightly.”

“I have to know. She is there beside you, isn't she?” he asks.

“Yes.”

Serge huffs. He wants to say more, but knows that he must censor himself. “Fine, then just listen. I have done everything Momma suggested. I think Lynn is her...my Persephone. I won't know until I am close. I need to look into her eyes. Can you allow that?”

“Yes, but it's complicated.”

Serge chuckles. “Very well, we will figure something out. But she can't know why I called. Tell her whatever you need to. Use our old bet as an excuse, paint me as Satan, I don't care, but I have to know. Dinner Monday at Armond's, 7 pm, be there.”

“Fine.”

End Call

I have to let Lynn think she's a contract. Does she have any feelings towards Serge? I honestly don't know. I know she played with him as she did me. But he did back off, but judging by how tormented he sounded, I don't think it was his decision. In fact, I know it wasn't because he mentioned my mother. Was my mother playing favorites, or was there another reason? Regardless, I am going to let her run this meeting. I think I shouldn't try to force anything.

Lynn

We went back to sleep. Saturday went by well. Tony and I hatched a few plans, just in case. Our phones will be tracked, and we will wear tracking jewelry that doesn't give off a signal until we activate it. They're innocent-looking titanium bands, but when you press the bottom and top at the same time, like you're removing the ring, it activates the GPS and distress signal. We talked about the porno and even watched it. Well, the gang watched it, and I mostly hid my face.

Then Sunday came. It was time for the awards show and my extremely public debut. We arrived by private jet in LA for the awards. We got dressed on the plane. I opted for a black illusion dress, which has sheer panels to make it look like I am naked underneath.

“Kitten, you know I'm not going to be able to keep my hands off of you all night with you wearing that.”

I shrug. “Guess I failed, I was hoping to leave you speechless.” Yep, when I'm nervous, the puns come out and the dad jokes too.

He just chuckled before giving me his cocky grin.“Neither of us will be speechless later, but you'll nearly be. Because the only word coming out of your pretty little mouth will be my name.”

I'm now soaked. This man, I swear. Ardin is watching from home with the others and arranging for our security to be at that dinner meeting tomorrow. I put Tony in touch with the owner, Armond Fetti. Ardin and Tony dropping my name and our code word should be enough to get us all what we want. I trust him and Tony with my life, so I've got no worries. But Hades had better be on his best behavior unless he favors a trip to the real Underworld. These hormones are getting a bit insane as of late, so I pity the man that pisses me off. We make it through the red carpet treatment and to our seats by Stefani.

“Lynn, you're absolutely glowing,” she says.

“Maybe it will serve as a distraction because I'm nervous as hell.”

“It'll be fine, you'll see. Plus, you look very sexy. I'm surprised you're still wearing it, actually,” she replies.

“Oh, I was tempted to not let her off the plane,” Damon says.

“You know I would've busted in and got her,” she responds with a wink.

“And that's the only reason she's here,” he says.

We watched the show and applauded the winners. Then it was Stefani's turn. “Thank you, everyone. It's an honor to be Artist of the Decade. I've put together a small performance for everyone. But first, l'd like to talk about my fellow performer. She has transcended this decade. Like the organization she represents, she's risen above adversity. I'm pleased to be a part of the Phoenix Foundation and their new initiative. The Rise Initiative was created by her to help victims of violence rise above. These victims can be animals or humans, as her compassion knows no bounds. Rise brings awareness through artists. Artists like me. Please welcome Mrs. Lynn Crane to the stage.”

Damon gets up and offers me his hand, and leads me to the stage. He helps me up the first few steps. The crowd applauds, but they look confused. We get seated. I'm on strings and she's on piano. We are going to alternate the lyrics, with me mostly taking the lead. Lady Gaga says, “Prepare to be left speechless!” Then we begin singing and playing her song Speechless.