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Mariya Koslov – the only woman alive with the power to drive me fucking crazy. Christ, does she drive me crazy.
“Are you coming to Mariya’s birthday party tomorrow night?” Viktor asks. “Of course.” I wouldn’t miss it for the world. It’s an excuse to be around the woman I consider my future wife.
Thank God the man doesn’t know about the filthy things I want to do to his baby girl.
She lifts a manicured eyebrow at me. “There are only two bedrooms in a suite. Are you planning on sharing a bed with Viktor?” I fully intend on sharing a bed with you, mia regina. I’m already thinking of her as ‘my queen.’
“Whoever you have your sights on can go fuck herself. You’re marrying me.” I wrap an arm around Mariya to keep her locked to my side, then murmur, “Whatever you want, mia regina.”
“You’re the only woman for me, Mariya. I’ve waited patiently while building my empire, and now that I’m the head of –” I catch myself before saying Italian mafia in front of Elvis. “Now that I’m at the top, there’s only one thing missing from my life.” I step closer to her as I admit, “You.” My thumb brushes over the diamond on her finger. “Everything I have, everything I am, is yours, Mariya.”
“I’ve got you, baby. Just ride it out.”
“You came so fucking beautifully for me,” I praise her.
“Why are you so good to me?” I crouch down in front of her, and lifting a hand, I tuck some strands behind her ear. “I love taking care of you.” “Why?” This time I’m the one looking at her with awe. “It’s empowering having a badass woman dependent on me. You can fight and save yourself from hell, but here, right now, you need me.” I place my hands on either side of her hips and press a kiss to her mouth. “You’re vulnerable, and it makes me feel powerful.” “I’m not going to be vulnerable forever.” “I know, but I’m hoping you’ll always need me.” I grin at her. “Like when it comes to cooking.”
“Check earpieces,” I instruct. When everyone nods, I shove my Heckler & Koch behind my back and pick up the submachine gun and Baretta. “Let’s kill some fucking cockroaches.”
“Who do you belong to?” Luca demands, his eyes so intense it sends shivers rushing through my body “You,” I breathe, which turns to a moan as he drives into me again. “Only you.”
“I’m actually curious about what I’ll find out.” “You know what they say about curiosity,” I chuckle. “Fuck, now I’m thinking of pussy.” I let out a bark of laughter. “Not surprised.”
“I’ll never let you go, Mariya. I’ll follow you to the highest heaven and the deepest hell. I’ll fight all the gods and all the demons who might stand in our way, I’ll burn down this Earth and give you the universe.”
Watching him cook is one of my favorite things to do. And, of course, when he’s in action mode. All badass and ruthless. Sigh. “I need some tender, loving care.” Luca drops the knife and hauls me off the stool. My butt hits the counter, and my legs are shoved open. “What my wife wants, my wife gets.”
