Chapter 157 Men Lurking In Town

"Call me if you need anything and I'll be there. Don't waste a second in hesitation, or an S.O.S, I'll be there right away. My men are close by, if you can't get to your phone quicker, you can signal any of my men and-"

Amy pulled away from his embrace and gently cupped both his cheeks. She was hardly suppressing a smile as she said, "Zachery, I'm literally going to be across the street."

"Baby, anything can happen. We both know it's not safe for you especially with baby", he gently caressed her stomach as he expressed his worry.

She took a step back and feigned hurt as she crossed her arms against her chest boosting up her exposed cleavage. "Oh? So it's the baby you're worried about and not me?"

Zach took a moment to look at her and stepped forward. He resumed hugging her as his lips found her ears. His deep voice tickled her ears in a seductive whisper. "You're seducing me, baby. Damn the doctor's orders or I'd make sure your legs stay wrapped around me while I fuck you until you forget your own name."

She clutched his shirt suppressing the pleasurable shiver down her spine she felt. She swallowed a hard lump as her active mind painted a vivid picture of Zach buried insider her with her legs wrapped around him, pushing him to go even deeper. She could remember the feeling of him going that deep from their first night. Oh! How she wished that came true!

"Do you need anything else dear?" Stella asked snapping Amy out of her thoughts.

Their moment had been interrupted by a call making Zach swear he would murder them while she used that chance to get out of the house and go over at Stella's. They were in her living room and the coffee table had been set up with different snacks. Amy was settled on a single sofa with a plate of snacks in her lap. She looked at her almost empty glass of juice.

"Just a refill", she pointed at the glass.

"What's Zach doing?" Shouted Nora as she went to get more juice in a jug.

"He's in a meeting", she replied. That's what the call was about as much as he hated the interruption.

Nora came back to refill her glass when a knock was heard before the door was opened. The ladies from the book club came in one by one. Amy felt like it had been ages since she saw them. She stood to exchange hugs and kisses.

As per custom, they had brought their Pride and Prejudice books with them as they settled down. Stella was more pleased to see them. The last time they saw each other was at the hospital when they dealt with Lilly, except for Adrianne.

"Mom, I'll be at the library", Nora shouted. "Adrianne?"

"Don't worry, I'll call you if anything", Adrianne assured her.

They had agreed to swap places. Since Adrianne wanted to attend the meeting, Nora would take her place at the library and help Ian. She was back to wearing her tomboy outfits though they never suppressed her beauty.

"Alright ladies, enjoy!" She shouted as she gave Amy one last glance.

They answered her back chorusing the words 'Yeah', 'Later', and 'Thanks' as she stepped out of the house. Soon, the sound of Stella's car engine starting was heard before they watched it drive off from the driveway.

"Wow! You look amazing Emz!" Emily beamed at Amy as she took in her grown belly.

"Five months?" Dorothy asked.

"Almost", Amy confirmed with a happy smile.

"Mm. Pregnancy is looking good on you", Dorothy genuinely complimented her.

"Thanks Dorothy."

They exchanged a few pleasantries asking about each others' families before Stella announced the meeting begin. She looked at the page and sighed.

"Feels like we've been stuck on the first five chapters for a long time", she shook her head.

"I mean, there's always something more interesting to talk about", Anastasia shrugged as everyone nodded in agreement.

"Speaking of interesting", Elizabeth started. "Have you all heard about Owen Turner's nephew down town?"

"Why? What happened?" Sylvia asked as she served herself some snacks.

"Apparently, he got high on some drugs that turned him into a sex maniac."

"You mean Viagra?" Adrianne asked.

"No, apparently these ones work like coc at the-"

Snort! Everyone turned to find Emma wheezing and snorting, failing to suppress her laugh.

"She said cock!" Emma said in between chortles.

"Emma!" Dorothy grumbled and looked at Elizabeth. "Continue."

"As I was saying, these work as COCAINE and aphrodisiac at the same time so he raped Owen, his uncle, before he cut off his", she whistled as she pointed at her crotch area.

Gasps resounded in the living room as the ladies looked horrified.

"How high was he to actually do that?" Adrianne whispered as she grimaced at the thought.

p "But how was he able to overpower Owen? I mean he's huge", Meredith gestured with her hands describing the muscular guy. He was practically two times the size of his nephew.

"Oooh! Unless someone wanted it.....", Emma said in a song songy way. The ladies have each other knowing seeming amused as they nodded in agreement.

"But I'm still disturbed by the fact that he cut off his own thing after doing that", Stella grimaced at this.

"Right? Who is polluting West Village with such dirty drugs? I'd hate for my kids to get their hands on them", Dorothy shook her head.

"I'll change the topic to something better!" Adrianne clapped her hands to gain everyone's attention. "By the way, have you all heard about the new cleaning agency in town? It's run by hot and muscular guys."

"Oooh! I have! I had one clean my yard yesterday", Dorothy gushed. "He was quite chatty. Asking me this and that about me." She leaned in and whispered. "I think he's interested in me."

"Alright! We have derailed enough to fantasies, let's get back to reality!" Adrianne shouted earning a glare from Dorothy. "But really, these guy are to die for! If not for Jared...."

"If not for Jared, what?" Stella jabbed.

"Nothing would change", she flashed her a sheepish grin.

The women expressed their lack of trust in Adrianne's words. While Amy laughed at the turn of the conversation, she was plagued by what was said. What was this about drugs in West Village? And those men, were they Zach's? Is that what he meant by they'll sort themselves out? But this solution seems a bit.....

However, they were not far from the truth. Men indeed had been lurking around town. What Amy didn't know was they were some who had other intentions. One of them was currently eyeing Nora from across the street as she parked her mother's car

The man was dressed in a casual outfit but upon a closer look, he had a gruff appearance and seemed suspicious. He looked around before crossing over. His fierce gaze never left the unsuspecting Nora....