Total pages in book: 25
Estimated words: 23013 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 115(@200wpm)___ 92(@250wpm)___ 77(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 23013 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 115(@200wpm)___ 92(@250wpm)___ 77(@300wpm)
“Can I ask why?”
“Why?” Vitaly rests his hand on my shoulder, his fingers caressing my neck.
"Why wouldn't you want mistresses?" I was happy when he told me that, but I’m still curious. He really does stand apart from so many of the men in this world.
“I’m not a stupid man. A man would have to be if he’s willing to break the vows he made to the woman he lies next to each night.”
I’ve never thought about it like that before, but I guess that would be when someone is at their most vulnerable.
“So you’re scared I’ll kill you?” I snort a laugh. I’m not sure I have that in me. Even when I stole the gun, I wasn't really sure what I would do with it.
“It’s not only that, little one. You’re my other half. My queen. If I can’t be loyal to you, how can anyone ever believe I’d be loyal to them?” He leans down and touches his lips to mine. “Your sweet cunt is the only one I want inside of. The only one I’ve buried my tongue into.”
Vitaly thrusts his tongue into my mouth, and the kiss is claiming. It’s as if he’s proving his point. I moan at the feel of him and press my body against his. When his hard cock presses against my stomach, desire pools between my legs. My mind is overwhelmed, and all I can think is that I want him inside me. I need to feel this man over my body.
Vitaly pulls back and then presses his forehead to mine. He’s breathing heavily, and I smirk because I’ve done this to him. It gives me a sense of power. That’s something I’ve never had before, but he’s given it to me. It will be one of the greatest gifts I will ever possess.
“We need to get back out to the party. They will want to celebrate.” Vitaly steps back and takes a breath. I watch him reach down and adjust his cock, and my sex clenches. By the end of the night, I’ll know what it’s like to have that inside me.
He takes my hand and leads me back to the party. Everyone is smiling when we enter. You’d never know that a man’s tongue was cut out in this very room not even an hour ago. As we walk around the table, people congratulate us. When everyone is back in their seats, dinner is served.
Vitaly slips his hand into the slit of my dress so he can rest it on my bare thigh. Every now and then he offers me a bite of his food, and I notice people watching us. They try to pretend that they aren’t, but I'm sure they're curious. Vitaly is different with me.
Gianna is the only one that doesn’t try to hide her stare. She keeps giving me giant smiles and asking about wedding plans.
“I’m sure Vitaly and I will have to figure a few things out before we really start to plan,” I say.
“All I care about is that it happens soon. Not months from now,” Vitaly tells her.
“See.” Gianna claps her hands together. I wonder if I can invite Nolia. She’s not really a part of this world.
As if my thoughts conjured her up, I hear her shouting my name.
"Get your hands off me!" she shouts, and I jump to my feet.
I don't get a chance to move an inch before Vitaly grabs me around my waist.
"It's Nolia," I plead with him, but he’s not letting me go.
"Release the girl," Vitaly bellows across the room.
They must have heard him from outside of the room because a second later, a disheveled Nolia comes rushing in.
Chapter Fourteen
VITALY
“You!” Nolia shouts and points a finger at me. “You let my friend go right now or so help me...”
“You’ll what?” I ask, waiting for her to finish her threat. “Keep shouting?”
Pru makes the most adorable little growl and then pokes my chest. “Let me talk to my friend.”
I glance down at my fiancée. “I’ll give you a few moments alone, but one of my guards will be watching you.”
“Fine, but I’m not going to run away.”
“Nevertheless,” I tell her and then release my hold.
She gives me a quick kiss before she bolts over to Nolia. They whisper to one another as I turn to Luca. “Escort them into the lounge. Keep an eye on them. I’ll be there in a moment.”
“Of course,” Luca says and is already walking in their direction.
I address the room and wave for the guard nearby to let in the band. “Sorry for the interruption. Please enjoy the rest of your evening. There’s dessert in the salon as the ladies can attest, and the back tables are open for gambling. Or you could go ahead and give me your wallets now.”
I go around the table and shake hands with everyone. Renzo’s seat remained empty after the incident earlier. I’m sure he will consider payback for his embarrassment tonight, but it would be foolish on his part. Although he’s stupid enough to try it even against the organization's wishes.