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“You don’t think we’re moving too fast liking each other?”

“No. We're moving t-too fast with sex.”

“Holy shit,” I murmured. At the surprise on his face from me cursing, I started laughing. I held up my hand. “I’m sorry. It’s just this is so wild.”

“It is?”

Nodding, I replied, “Never would I have pinned you for a traditionalist.”

“I’m usually not.”

“Then why with me?”

“B-Because even the b-best sex can ruin an early relationship. The last t-thing I want t-to d-do is ruin what we have.”

“Breathe, Maksim. Relax your jaw,” I instructed softly.

Instead of arguing with me about correcting his speech, he did take a breath. His jaw that had been so clenched with emotion, eased slightly. “I want to try d-dating you before I fuck you.”

“Wow,” I murmured.

He gave me the sexiest crooked grin. “We’re already in the hole when it comes t-to how we started out t-together.”

“Because one of your men kidnapped me?” I teasingly asked.

“Exactly.”

As I stared into his intense gaze, I couldn’t help shaking my head. “If there ever was a time when I wished you wouldn’t be noble, it’s now.”

“So d-do I.”

“All right. We’ll give it a go.”

Maksim’s dark eyes lit up. “Really?”

“Absolutely.”

A genuine smile lit up his face. “I’d love to kiss you, b-but I know I’d take it too far right now.”

“Me too.”

“So, you probably should show me t-to the guest room.”

At that moment, the last thing I wanted was to be separated from him. Even though I thought I needed hot sex from him, deep down I just wanted him near me. “Are you tired?”

“Not really.”

“Me either. Why don’t we just watch some TV for awhile?”

Hesitation flashed in his eyes. “Are you sure that’s a g-good idea?”

“I can sit on the couch, and you can be in the chair.”

He laughed. “I t-think that’s a great idea.”

“Good. We can go to the den since they’re cleaning up the living room.

Offering me his hand, Maksim said, “Show me the way.”