Chapter 48
Chapter Forty-Eight
Audrey
“What do you think about this line?” Lu was showing me a manuscript from one of her authors. I got my red pen out and marked a few things then handed it back. The book was so good and I couldn’t wait to hold a real copy of it in my hands someday. It had been three days since my date with Alexei and I’d been meeting Lu at the park each day to help her with her work. I refused to think about the kiss because every time I did, it sent me into a frenzy. It made me feverish. I definitely didn’t bring it up Lu. I couldn’t. I would never live it down.
“Ugh, you’re such a lifesaver! I’ve been stuck on that paragraph for hours. I don’t know what I would do without you.” She leaned forward and wrapped her willowy arms around me. It made me feel warm inside. I loved Carina and spending time with her was the best but having another friend made me feel giddy in a new way. It made me feel likable. “Are you wanting to teach at one of the schools here?”
Her question caught me off guard because I was more than qualified to work in the schools here, but I hadn’t thought of actually doing it. I knew I didn’t want to, but eventually, I would need a job and living in the park would get old. Working at a school was probably all I had going for me. At least for now. I needed more experience. “No, probably not.”
She nodded. “Well, I’m sure you could apply at a publishing house nearby! I would love to give you a glowing recommendation.”
I laughed at how absurd that sounded. I wasn’t qualified to work on books. “No, I’m not qualified.”
“You’re an English major and you have an eye for this stuff.” She whacked me with her rolled-up manuscript. “I’ve been asking you for help for weeks now, it seems. I’m sure someone would love to at least take you on as an intern.”
I eyed her to make sure she wasn’t joking. “I’ll think about it.”
She shoved the papers at me. “Take this home with you, mark it up, and give it back to me when you’re done.”
I couldn’t believe I said yes.
A text pinged through as I was walking back to Ace’s with the stack of papers clutched tightly to my chest. I fumbled with my phone for a minute before I took my phone out.
Alexei
Are you thinking about me?
Dream on.
Alexei
I’m thinking about you.
Really?
I would have been lying to say that his words didn’t immediately ignite butterflies in the pit of my stomach.
Alexei
Absolutely. I can’t stop thinking about you. What are you doing tonight?
I looked between my phone and the manuscript. I needed to play it cool, play it smart. I couldn’t give up my future for a man, but I also really wanted to see said man.
I’m working on a project but you’re more than welcome to come over and help.
Alexei
Does this project require clothes?
Gulp.
Probably.
I hated myself for the response I sent off.
Alexei
Fine. I’ll bring takeout.
Alexei barely made it through my bedroom door before he was slamming me against the wall. His tongue and lips devoured me while his hands roamed my body. It didn’t seem to matter that I was in an oversized t-shirt and biker shorts. I also hadn’t bothered with any makeup. It was somewhat of a test and he was winning.
A+
He’d taken one look at me with my messy bun and lazy clothes and was all over me within seconds.
“I swore to myself,” he said between kisses. “That I was going to take this slow with you and do things the right way. But dammit, you look so good.”
My head was dizzy, my body was on fire, and my heart… I couldn’t make a comment for it yet. My heart wanted too much. My head was almost in agreement.
All I could do was nod my head as his kisses ventured down my neck and stopped at the top of my t-shirt. He gazed up at me under hooded eyes and I thought I was mush before… I was right when I thought he was complete sin incarnate.
Before I knew what was happening, he pushed me back on the bed. He trailed fire down my body as he pulled my shirt up and over my head and then continued his onslaught of kisses. I didn’t know where this was headed but I wasn’t upset at all. A little nervous and more than ecstatic I showered before he came over.
“You smell amazing,” He ran his nose down my belly. “I can’t stop thinking about it. You. Everything. I hate myself for it.”
I could have stopped him with those words. I probably should have but the reoccurring thought of possible orgasms kept my mouth closed.
When he peeled my biker shorts off with my panties, I almost covered up. He was sin. He was carved by the devil himself. He was everything that I probably didn’t deserve. He was everything I needed right then though so instead of covering myself, I laid myself bare for him. He got up on his elbows and looked down at me with so much adoration I didn’t know how to react.
“You are gorgeous,” he whispered as his eyes roamed my body. He was back over me, kissing my lips before I could say or do anything. When he started climbing down my body, there was a slight bit of discomfort and I knew it had everything to do with Brian. If I kept thinking of him he was going to make it impossible for me to enjoy myself. I took a deep breath.
Alexei ran his rough hands down my legs before he hooked one over his shoulder. His eyes darkened further as he gazed down at my center.
“So wet for me, baby?”
I squirmed under his gaze. It didn’t take long for him to dive right at me. The first brush of his tongue against my clit had my back arching off of the bed. He hummed against me and I knew it wouldn’t take me any time at all. He lapped at me like a starving man and when he finally came up for air, the bottom half of his face coated in me, it was enough to send me over. Alexei on his knees for me . He ran his fingers down the center of me and I closed my eyes at the euphoria of it. I’d definitely been missing out all of those years. If I’d known how good this could be, I would have walked away a long time ago. Moan after moan escaped me as I fought for control. He pumped his fingers in and out of me in perfect tempo and I was sooo close. My back was bowed off of the bed, my head thrown back, and I was sure anyone living in the penthouse knew exactly what was happening in my bedroom.
“Cum for me, baby,” he cued before he lowered his mouth back onto my clit, now pumping two fingers instead of one in and out of me. He reached up with his other hand and ran it up over my breast. His fingers found my nipple and gently twisted it and I was done.
Stars flashed across my eyes as I squirmed beneath Alexei’s hold. I could hardly breathe as he continue to lick and fuck me with his fingers. When he finally released me, my body felt like jello and my eyes were heavy. No toy had ever given me such pleasure. No man had ever given me pleasure. It was different. It was earth-shattering. I reached for him and he swatted my hand away from the huge tent in his dress pants.
“It’s time for me to return the favor,” I tried my best to sound sexy and alluring but I was pretty sure all I sounded like was a sleepy mess.
He chuckled as he climbed off of my bed. He readjusted himself before he disappeared into my bathroom. I listened as he turned on the faucet and then came back out. “Your pleasure is more important than my own.”
How could he say that? I’d definitely found myself in an alternate reality. What man actually thought that? He picked my limp body off of the bed, opened the blankets, and very gently placed me under them. There was no way I was going to be focusing on the book now. I should have known better. He toed off of his shoes and climbed into the bed behind me.
“I brought takeout, but it’s in the kitchen. I’m afraid you’ll have to get dressed to go down to eat.”
I covered my face with my hands. If we weren’t careful we would run into Carina and Ace. I wasn’t exactly ready to explain anything that was happening with the second oldest Cristof brother.
“Hmmm,” I pulled the blanket up to my chin and he wrapped his arm around my middle before pulling me back to him. Alexei Cristof was spooning me. I’d died. I’d fallen into another universe. I’d lost all touch with reality as I knew it. But I didn’t hate it.
Alexei’s hand splayed across my abdomen in an almost possessive gesture and I knew I was a goner, it was only a matter of time.