Chapter 42

NIKOLAI

I don’t want to let go of her. I don’t want to pull my dick out as I fear this could very well be the last time I get to have this slice of heaven with her.

But, reluctantly, I do.

She pushes herself up and turns to face me, make-up streams down her face, and she has that beautiful red flush that makes my cock twitch again.

I swallow past the lump in my throat as we stare into each other’s eyes, everything that has been left unspoken between us weighing down heavily on me.

And I think she knows it too.

“Well, did it work? Did you fuck yourself out of love with me?”

She pushes her wet hair out of her face and I can see she’s holding back the tears.

I step forward, gripping her marked throat. “Far from it.”

As I release her, her chest rises and falls rapidly. There is fear in her eyes and my nostrils flare.

It isn’t hate I feel for her, the rage burning inside me is for whoever is hurting her.

“You we’re right.”

Her eyes flick to mine and I run a hand across my jaw.

“I could never stop loving you. Which only gives us one option now…” I trail off and she tips her head to the side, crossing her arms over her chest.

“The truth. I know.” She whispers.

Tipping her chin up to me, I nod.

“All of it. Let me in, baby. Whatever it is, we can fix this. Together.”

I pull her against my chest, stroking her cheek.

This woman was meant to be in my arms. I will fight for this and the answers I deserve.

Maybe, there is a chance we can make Elena happy together. A chance of a family again.

That is what led me here, back to her. I can’t let her go.

No matter what I do, I can’t cage my heart off to her, it doesn’t work.

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