Seeing Lev turned on this way had lights dancing in front of my eyes. My * tightened and tightened. My nails found a home in Lev’s shoulders. I panted harshly until a soft cry flew out of me, sending my body flying as my sex throbbed uncontrollably around him.
Lev’s thrusts turned erratic. He lowered his head, his nose pressed into the side of my neck, and he let out a long animalistic growl. My arms wrapped around him, holding him close as he neared his crest. He stilled, his body turning stiff, and his cock jerked inside of me, bathing me in wet heat. His release was harsh and prolonged. He nipped my neck as he gained control of his rigid body. His breath hot at my neck, he kissed me there and I smiled.
Lev was mine now in every way.
I wanted him to know I was his in every way, too.
I ran my hands down his damp back as his erection softened inside me. Turning my face, I pressed a soft kiss to his forehead and spoke quietly, “I love you, Lev. Very much.”
He stopped breathing a moment. His response came in the form of those strong arms tightening around me, pulling me further into him. I smiled, my eyes closing contentedly.
I didn’t expect him to tell me he loved me back. I wasn’t even sure if he did. I merely needed him to know how he made me feel and that I needed him.
I was looking for long term, and, my Lev…he would give me long term.
My heart belonged to him.
Lord help the person who tried to get between us.
Chapter ThirtyTwo
Mina
My head resting on Lev’s chest, I listened to his heartbeat. It was almost four a.m. when I whispered, “Tell me about Irina.”
Lev’s hand, entwined with mine over his right pectoral, stiffened. The thumb caressing my hand stilled. “I don’t like to talk about her.”
I knew this. I had seen his reactions to her name being mentioned. But this was important.
I had to tell him in a way he would understand. “I’m around, Lev. I’m bound to meet her one day. It’s your duty, as my man, to inform me what I’m up against.” I let that sink in. “I love you. I love Lidiya. I’m a part of your life now and I know it’s hard for you, but give me something, sweetie. Anything.”
He remained quiet a long while, but I heard the beat of his heart increase. He let out a long sigh. “She was beautiful.”
Ouch. Not a great start.
He went on. “She was also untouchable. It was widely known the Alkaev girls were off-limits until such a time that their father chose who they would marry. So when Irina approached me, I was cautious. We formed a friendship of sorts. I liked to listen to her talk. A month went by and she kissed me. I told her I wasn’t looking for a relationship; she told me she wasn’t either and that what we did together would remain private so her father wouldn’t know.”
Nothing too sordid so far. I listened on.
“Imagine my surprise when we made it to the bedroom and I found out Irina was well acquainted with sex. It stunned me. She knew things even I didn’t know. It should’ve tipped me off that something was wrong, but I told myself that Irina was my friend. We had sex multiple times over three months, always using protection.” He sounded dejected. “She insisted on protection. I never assumed we were at risk. I never thought she would be the one to tamper with the condoms.”
A small gasp came from me. “You’re saying she tricked you into getting her pregnant?”
“Yes and no,” he said calmly. “Her father forced the situation on her. He planned it from start to finish. It all came out after the pregnancy was confirmed. Her entire family met with Sasha, Nastasia, and me at Sasha’s house. Her father, the smug bastard, told me I would marry Irina and come work for him, with his firm, Zakon.” He shook his head. “He didn’t know me well enough to guess that my answer would be no. Irina was certainly surprised. She told me that she would never marry a retard like me anyway.”