She’s fucking crazy but in the best way. “Daddy loves it!”
I pull her close, my arm wrapping around her waist. “Move in with me,” I ask, the words tumbling out before I can hold them back.
“Living together makes us kind of official.”
“Actually, I think that tattoo on your neck makes us official.” I lean down to kiss her collarbone gently.
Her hands cradle my face, and her lips move over mine with an insatiable hunger that steals my breath away. My eyes shut tight. If she says no, I’ll shatter. Then I’ll kill her for making me feel weak.
“I’ll think about it,” she finally responds.
“Tease!” I bite back, feeling the heat of her words ignite a fire in my eyes. Leaning in, I press my lips against hers, the desire within me deepening, filled with lust and passion.
“I think I’m falling in love with you,” I whisper before whisking her away to my loft to make love to her.
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
VALENTIN
I sit on the couch, looking out at the room in front of me, a cigar dangling from my mouth. The woodsy smoke fills my lungs, drowning out the smell of sex.
The room is packed, and everyone is excited to be out on a Saturday night. Gentlemen’s Wolf is where the rich and powerful come to play out their fantasies, cheat on their spouses, and indulge in every sin possible.
I have enjoyed the offerings of this place in the past, but not tonight. Tonight, we’re here on business.
Chase, my weapons distributor, called Nikolai and me here for something important—so important that he couldn’t discuss it over the phone. But now, he’s had to leave, forcing me to wait for him with the Colonel.
My patience is wearing thin. The only person I wait for is the Pakhan, and—of course—Lexi. I check my watch, counting down the minutes until I pick her up after the casino closes.
It’s been weeks since opening night, and while Lexi hasn’t officially moved in yet, her belongings are scattered throughout the loft. She only swings by her warehouse every few days to pick out something new to wear.
I proposed moving in without fully considering it, and I wasn’t sure how it would feel to live with a girl after so long. But having her in my bed every night, completely naked and eagerly waiting for me, has turned out to be an incredible experience. Amazing actually.
Stephanie offers me a glass of Scotch, teasingly rubbing her tits against my side. “We’ve missed you, Brigadier.” When I remain silent, she places my hand around her waist. “How about I arrange a room for you tonight?”
I look down at her. Her blonde hair and green eyes make her look just like her father. Stephanie is Chase’s daughter, so, no matter how much she rubs her hard nipples against my arm, I won’t be touching her tonight—or on any other night. A girl like Stephanie no longer excites me. Only one girl is getting my cock hard nowadays.
“Thanks, but my girlfriend would be pissed if she found out. I hate for her to mess up your pretty face.” I raise my hand to Lev, who rushes over. “I bet my friend here can show you a good time.”
“I shouldn’t. Who knows what Chase is up to tonight?” Lev declines her offer, but I flash him a grin.
“Nikolai is here. I’ll be fine. Enjoy the party gift,” I tell him, giving him a friendly clap on the back and throwing a stack of cash on Stephanie’s lap.
Lev squeezes her cheeks and pulls her closer to him. “What do you say, doll? Want to have some fun with the help tonight?”
“Got any blow?” she asks, her nose brushing against his chest.
“I’ve got exactly what you want,” he replies, pulling her by the arm and leading her down the hall.
“Where the fuck is Chase?” Nikolai growls, his eyes barely looking at the naked women in front of us. Now married, Nikolai clenches his teeth and rolls his eyes, clearly agitated to be here.
I reach down to squeeze my hard-on, muttering a curse. “Did Chase say what was so important?
“It better be good, or you’re down a distributor,” Nikolai gives me a slimy grin, reaching down to grip his Glock. “If Ivy knew I was here, she’d shoot me first and ask questions later.”
I understand completely and wholly. I chuckle, imagining Lexi doing the same thing.
My jaw aches from grinding my teeth so hard. “I’ve got to leave soon. Lexi will be off work in an hour,” I say, stealing another glance at my watch.