Chapter 1006 - Back home after the mission (1/2)

When they returned home from 'the Chaos compound' after their missions, Sarah showed Aiden the underground storage and the inventory list.

”I am impressed. How many places did you raid to get so many things?”, Aiden asked.

”Let's go to the computer room. I have a map there...” Sarah led the way. She was happy that he praised her performance.

Sarah used the interactive map to show him their area of influence, what they destroyed, what they captured, where they intercepted spies...

She explained how Eve helps with simulations, Felix is in charge of the drones…

”Felix is not part of the whole Chaos operation officially, but he knows that drones are used for combat and currently we have more than a thousand of them. He is considerate enough not to ask what exactly I am doing with them…”

Sarah continued her explanation how ten generals are briefed in advance about their missions for the night, and they lead their teams. ”You will be proud of our kids when you see recordings. They are making great decisions under pressure…”

Aiden leaned back in his chair and listened to Sarah whose eyes sparkled from excitement. He loves to see her like this… happy.

”We are attacking only resources that belong to Lebedev and Voronin families. However, few groups tried to take what belongs to us, especially at the begining. They served as an example for others. Besides hostile groups, there are others...” She told him about several organizations which contacted them and requested a meeting. ”I don't know what to do with them. Do you think that forming an alliance is an option? It would be good if we can use the Mexican cartel to control Voronins who have several large bases in South America, and allies in Europe can help us suppress them further…” Sarah paused and looked at Aiden who was smiling at her. ”What do you think?”

”You did great.” Aiden took Sarah's hand in his and pulled her to sit in his lap. ”I am impressed. But you dumped a lot of information my way and in order to say anything more than that I need to look at the data.”

She smiled. ”OK. You have access to all files. Look at them when you feel like it. No rush.”

Sarah leaned on him and settled her face in the curve of his shoulder. She took a deep breath and her lungs filled with the familiar woody-flowery fragrance. Sarah wrapped her arms around him and appreciated the moment… the two of them holding each other.

Aiden embraced Sarah and enjoyed the feeling of her warmth, and her weight pressing on him just right, and her breath tickled his neck before slipping under the collar of his t-shirt… and his heart increased its pace because her current proximity was not close enough.

”Are you taking the pill, or we need a condom?”

His question made Sarah lift her head and look at him.

”You… you can't be thinking about it, right? You just woke up.” Sarah saw that he raised an eyebrow indicating his displeasure because she didn't answer his question.

Sarah hid her face in his neck. For a reason she could not explain, she was shy suddenly. Or maybe it was not shyness, but a discomfort which came with thoughts that were brought from the back of her mind. After what happened, Sarah made a silent vow that she will not allow herself to get pregnant until it's safe for them to have a baby. And as long as those two families are lurking around, it's not safe.

”I'm taking the pill.”, she half whispered.

He touched her chin, making her look up to face him and she was lost in the depth of his dark eyes which burned from desire and all her discomfort disappeared.

”You should take it easy… don't overexert yourself…” Sarah weakly protested between kisses when his hands made their way under her clothes.