The kiss is long, deep, and hungry, all of the pent-up tension between us finally unleashed. His hands move to my waist, strong and commanding, pulling me closer until thereâs no space left between us.
Iâve soaked through my panties, the heat of his body igniting something primal within me. He holds me possessively like heâs staking a claim.
God, I love it.
He tastes like salt and danger, a hint of smoke from the madness earlier, and something uniquely him, something that makes me want more. His lips are rough, demanding, and every swipe of his tongue against mine sends another wave of heat coursing through me.
But then he pulls back, breathless, staring at me like heâs trying to make sense of what just happened. His brow furrows, and for a split second, I think heâs going to stop.
Not a chance.
I smirk, my lips still tingling from the kiss. âWhatâs wrong? You too scared to finish what you started?â
A low laugh rumbles from his chest, his eyes dark with intent. âScared? Iâve been wanting to punish that attitude of yours for a long time.â
I raise an eyebrow, biting my lip. âWell, nowâs your chance.â
He doesnât waste a second. His mouth crashes against mine again, rougher this time. Weâre clawing at each otherâs clothes, hands everywhere, desperate for skin. He slides the straps of my dress down my shoulders, letting the silky fabric fall to the floor. I yank off his leather jacket and tug at the hem of his T-shirt, needing to feel every inch of him.
Finally.
I yank his shirt over his head, exposing the scars he usually keeps hidden. His left arm, shoulder, and part of his chest and back are marked by fine burn scars that ripple across his skin, the lasting evidence of the explosion he survived when he was eighteen. The fire nearly killed him but heâs a survivor, tougher than steel.
I take a moment to admire his powerful, muscular body. His broad chest, the tattoos inked into his skin, all symbols of the Bratva, of loyalty, of the life we both live. Heâs a living weapon, and right now, every inch of him is mine.
His hand slips between my thighs, fingers pressing against my pussy through the soaked fabric of my thong. I gasp, a moan slipping from my lips as I realize this is actually happening. His touch is firm and controlled, teasing me in a way that drives me absolutely wild.
My hips arch instinctively into his hand, and I grip his shoulders, nails digging into his scarred skin, needing more.
Grigoriâs fingers move with purpose, skilled and deliberate, as he presses his thumb against my clit, rubbing slow, maddening circles. My breath hitches, and I can barely form a thought beyond how good it feels. His eyes lock on mine, dark and full of heat, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.
âYouâve been teasing me for years, princess,â he growls. âNow, itâs my turn.â
He hooks a finger around the fabric of my thong, ripping it off. The cold air kisses my wet skin for a moment before his finger slips inside. I moan, my head falling back, the sensation overwhelming. His thumb continues its relentless pressure on my clit, every stroke sending shockwaves through me.
âYou like that?â he asks, his lips brushing against my ear. âYouâre soaked. Youâve been wanting this, havenât you?â
âY-yes,â I manage, my body trembling against his. Heâs right. Iâve wanted this for so long and now that itâs happening, itâs like every touch, every movement, is lighting me on fire.
âGood girl,â he mutters, sliding another finger inside, curling them just right. âIâm gonna make you come so hard you wonât be able to stand.â
Iâm already close, the tension building with every thrust of his fingers. My moans grow louder, and I press my body tighter against his, desperate for more, needing everything heâs giving me.
It doesnât take long before I shatter, the orgasm ripping through me, my body trembling against him. He doesnât stop, not until the last wave fades. His lips crash into mine again, hungry and fierce, and I canât get enough.
He guides me toward the couch, his hands firm on my hips as he turns me around and puts me on all fours. Iâm still reeling from the first orgasm, but the way he touches me, the way he commands me, has me eager for so much more.
Grigori kneels behind me, every touch leaving my skin tingling, my body alive with anticipation. I hear the sound of his zipper, and I glance back, stealing a look.
Goddamn.
Heâs everything Iâve imaginedâlong, thick, and hard. And Iâve imagined it more times than I care to admit.
He grips my hips with a force that sends a shiver through me, positioning himself at my entrance. His cock brushes against me, teasing. He pauses, holding me there on the edge, and I know exactly why. Heâs waiting.
Does he know?
Suddenly, the reality of whatâs about to happen slams into me. Iâm not only about to have sex with Grigori, but Iâm also about to lose my virginity to him. The man whoâs been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The man who my brothers trust explicitly. The man for whom Iâve harbored a secret crush on for years.
He must sense my hesitation because his grip loosens slightly, and he leans in closer, whispering against my ear.
âWhatâs wrong?â His voice is husky, but thereâs an edge of concern, like heâs giving me a chance to stop this before we go any further.
This is my chance to back out, to tell him the truthâthat I am a virgin. A part of me wonders if I should tell him. If he knew, would he stop and not allow things to go any further between us?
But then I look into his eyes and see the heat there, the desire thatâs been building between us for years, and something inside me decidesâno way am I stopping. I want him. Iâve wanted him for as long as I can remember, and Iâm not going to let this moment slip away.
I shake my head slightly, giving him a soft smile. âNothingâs wrong,â I whisper back. âJust take me.â
âWhat about protection?â
âIâve been on the pill since I was a teenager,â I pant, turning my head slightly, desperate for him to end the torment. âJust fuck me already.â
He laughs, that deep, low sound that both infuriates and turns me on at the same time. âNow I kind of want to say no, just to torment you more.â
I smirk, arching my back slightly, pushing against him. âYouâve tormented me enough.â
I can hear the desire lacing his voice as he says, âTrust me, princess, the feeling is mutual.â
And then he thrusts into me, slow and smooth. The sensation is overwhelming as he stretches me in a way thatâs almost too much but just right at the same time. Itâs intense, the heat of him, the way he pushes deeper, and I canât stop the moans that escape me. Every inch of him feels incredible, the pressure building with every movement.
Grigori moves slow and steady at first, then gradually builds up the pace. Each thrust sends a shockwave through me, my body responding to every movement. Itâs exactly what Iâve been craving, even if I never admit it out loud. The control, the dominance, the way he knows just how to handle me.
Itâs almost unfair how perfect he isâhow every move, every thrust, is exactly what Iâve fantasized about for years. Years of fantasies, of stolen glances and unspoken words, all finally exploding in this very moment. I can feel it in every stroke, the way he fucks me like weâve both been waiting for this for far too long.
He leans over me, his breath hot against my neck. âYou like that, princess? This what youâve been dreaming about?â
âFuck, yes,â I gasp, my voice catching as he slams into me again, harder this time.
He laughs, that deep, rough sound making my body tingle. âI knew youâd be this tight for me. Iâve been thinking about it for years.â
I try to respond but my words are lost as I get closer, my body tensing, the pleasure building so intensely that it silences me. My breath comes in ragged gasps, and I can feel the edge approaching fast.
Grigori feels it too. âNot yet,â he growls, teasing me with slower strokes, drawing it out until Iâm practically begging for release.
Then, without warning, he slams into me again, hard and fast, and itâs enough to send me spiraling over the edge. My orgasm crashes through me, my body trembling as I cry out, clenching around him.
I barely have time to catch my breath, still riding the aftershocks of my orgasm, when Grigori leans down, âIâm not even close to being done with you yet.â
Before I can respond, his hands are around my waist, and in one swift motion, he lifts me up and throws me over his shoulder like Iâm some prize heâs just claimed from a conquered tribe.
âGrigori!â I gasp, half-scolding, half-laughing as I dangle over his broad shoulder. âPut me down, you brute!â
He chuckles, giving my ass a light slap as he strides toward the bedroom. âYou love it. Admit it.â
Heâs right. I do love it. The way heâs carrying me like Iâm his, like I belong to him. Itâs maddening.
He reaches the bedroom and tosses me onto the bed. I land with a bounce, staring up at him. My pulse quickens as he strips off the rest of his clothes, his body glorious, every muscle carved with precision. Scars and all, heâs breathtaking.
I spread my legs for him, ready for whatever comes next. He hesitates, a wicked gleam in his eye. âNot so fast,â he says, hovering over me. âI want you to tell me youâre going to be good for once.â
I glare at him, my hands itching to smack that smug look off his face. âYouâre impossible.â
He smirks, holding his ground, teasing me. âSay it.â
My lips form a pout, but I canât deny the thrill running through me. âFine,â I huff. âIâll be good, but just this once.â
âGood girl.â
Grigori climbs over and slides into me with a smooth, deliberate push, and I canât help but squirm beneath him, arching my back and pushing my hips up to meet him, making sure I take every last inch.
Heâs so deep inside me, I feel like heâs claiming a part of me I didnât even know existed. When he bottoms out, a shudder runs through my bodyâI never want him to leave. In fact, the way he feels inside me, how perfectly he fills me, almost scares me. Iâve never felt anything like this.
He starts thrusting, the bed shaking with each relentless stroke. His movements are rough but calculated, and I like it, especially when he pins me down by my wrists as he drives into me. He commands my body like it belongs to him, and right now, it might as well.
âFuck,â I breathe, barely able to keep up with the rhythm heâs setting but loving every second of it.
Grigoriâs gaze locks onto mine, a primal hunger flashing in his eyes as he thrusts harder, his grip on my wrists tightening. Iâm getting close again, and I know he can feel it. But Iâm not about to let him have all the control.
âCome with me,â I challenge, my voice breathless as I buck my hips up against him.
He grins, that devilish, knowing smirk that drives me wild. âYou think you can handle that, princess?â
His rhythm intensifies, each powerful thrust sending me spiraling toward the edge. Itâs like an out-of-body experience as pure pleasure courses through me, all of my senses overwhelmed. I scream his name as I come, my body shaking beneath him.
A moment later, he grunts as his own release hits him. He empties his cock inside me, filling me with his warmth. I cling to him, lost in the heat of it all.
As soon as Grigori slides out of me, I feel empty, and my body immediately craves him again. Itâs downright scary how good it was, how much more I want.
He pulls me into his arms, his touch gentle, his lips brushing softly against my forehead. Itâs so unlike him, being so tender, that for a moment I almost forget the chaos we went through tonight. But the reality of it all soon creeps back in.
I lay there, my head on his chest, worry gnawing at me. âThose men will come for you again,â I murmur, my fingers absently tracing the lines of his scars. âTheyâre not going to just go away and let this go.â
Grigoriâs arm tightens around me. âIâll handle it, Elena. This isnât your problem. You wonât be involved.â
I laugh softly, though thereâs no humor in it. âIâm already involved. You think I can just step aside and let you face this alone?â I lift my head to meet his eyes, my voice firm. âIâm not some bystander. You should know that by now.â
He looks at me, his usual stoic expression faltering for a second. âYou donât have to be a part of this. I wonât let you get hurt.â
But thereâs something he doesnât understand. Iâm not just in this because of who I am.
Iâm in this because of how I feel about him.