Free Jaxson by Kris Keldaran Page B

girl and of finding a Prince Charming who did everything he could to help her smile and laugh. Each day, she found a reason to love Jax more. Now was no exception.
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    Banshee Squad was waiting curbside with Donny when Jax pulled up to Honolulu International Airport on Sunday afternoon for the flight to Japan. Kehau got out wearing a short red dress and black heels, utterly oblivious of all the attention she was receiving . Even Donny felt his jaw slam to the ground.
    “Hey , Rockstar , ” a bearded squad member prodded him with an elbow . “When did the b oss get her?”
    “Just before we went to Japan . He says she teaches at HPU.”
    “I don’t ever remember a college teacher looking that good.”
    “Hell, it might be enough to make me go back to school , ” another man voiced aloud.
    “Damn right , ” several voices affirmed at once .
    “Guess when you’re worth a couple million you can get better looking women.”
    Donny didn’t respond to that aloud . He had to admit though, the shooter had a point . Maybe I should start looking for women like that . God knows I can afford it , his newfound wealth owed to Jax and the Yakuza.
    The day after the Y akuza had paid them a visit, Kikuchi called Jax and his team into a meeting with the board.
    “Gentlemen, we have an important question to ask: what would happen if we wanted to increase the breadth of your service to us?” Kikuchi asked in a disarmingly innocent voice.
    “Depends on what you’re wanting done.”
    “We wish to not only have our security systems reviewed as originally agreed upon, we wish for you to serve as cadre, and build a real security guard service for us, through a selection process of your own devising . Would seventy-five million over the next six months be adequate ? ”
    Jax had recovered quickly enough from the initial shock . “Beginning now?”
    “If you have the men, of course.”
    Jax smiled broadly . “We would be happy to do so.”
    Even allowing for t axes, the Ja ë gers had just kicked in the door on the M illionaire’s club . Not knocked and asked for permission to step inside — they took a size twelve combat boot and kicked that bitch in.
    I don’t know how he does it, but I’m glad I joined up in this insanity , Donny realized .
    Jax’s seabag was slung over one shoulder and his backpack rested in his free hand . Kehau embraced him, and he kissed her with a searing liplock . The Banshees saw this and began cheering loudly .
    “Get some, Johnny Rocket!”
    “ERRAH!”
    “Ignore them , ” Jax told Kehau.
    “Ignore what?” Kehau asked.
    “Exactly . Keys are in the ignition, and I’ll see you as soon as I’m done getting them set up. Supposed to be back b y Thursday morning.
    “I know. I packed homemade chocolate chip cookies for you.”
    I love you , woman . I love you , I love you , I love you , Jax repeated mentally.
    He kissed her again . “Be safe , gorgeous, have a great week.”
    The old Chevy pulled a way from the curb and Jax watched it leave with a sigh . Damn , he wasn ’ t looking forward to this week.
    “Missing her already , boss? What'd she do, cast a voodoo spell on you?” Jax looked over at Donny meaningfully.
    “Hey , Donny, when was the last time you had a woman make homemade chocolate chip cookies for you?”
    The look of jealous y on the younger man’s face was priceless . Jax wished he had his iPhone handy to take a picture.
    Jax made it all the way to their hotel room before he tried one of the cookies Kehau had so thoughtfully made . “Hello good times.” He popped it in his mouth , bit down, and stopped. Jesus Christ, these things were hard ! And unless he missed his mark, the bottom was burnt too . He spat it into the trashcan, then pulled another from the bag . The bottom looked less charred . “Maybe this’ll be better , ” saying out loud to the empty room. Jax closed his eyes and bit down, “Blech!” The second cookie went into the trash as well . How had she