Page 69 of Darkest Deeds

“Look at us, Ava,” he says, motioning between us. “I’m as bad as your father. He may have made you a whore, but I’ve made you a killer.”

“Niko, I’ve always been a killer. It’s in my blood. Even if I hadn’t killed Yuri, eventually, this side of me would’ve taken over. For Christ’s sake, I shot a man today, and I don’t have an ounce of regret in me. Does that sound like the actions of a normal, innocent girl to you?”

“No.”

“So stop worrying about what should have been, and start looking at what is. We’re fucked up. We’re sadistic, and we do things most people would consider the darkest of deeds. But that’s who we are.” Wrapping my fingers around the top of the white cotton dress Niko bought me, I pull it down, my breasts spilling over the top. “You’re a free man, but as for me? I’m owned. I wear the mark of a killer, remember? No matter what happens, I’m yours.” I lower my head and add softly, “Just like I promised.”

Heat flares in Niko’s eyes as he takes in his artwork. “Mine.”

“Yours,” I repeat, crawling over to him. Trailing my fingers over his zipper, I gently cup him. “And mine.”

“Ava,” he groans, reaching down to still my hand. “It’s been one hell of a day, and you’ve been through a lot.”

“Exactly,” I say, shaking off his hold and unbuttoning his jeans while slowly pulling down the zipper. “Which is why I need this more than ever. I need to know that even after learning my secret and seeing me kill, you still want me.” Slipping my hand underneath the waistband of his boxers, I find him already hard and swollen. Freeing his cock, I give it a few light strokes.

Niko curses, thrusting his hips into my hand. “Harder.”

I jerk him harder, wetness gathering between my legs as pre-cum leaks from the tip of his shaft.

Once again, Niko’s hand stills my movements. “Use your other hand to touch yourself, Ava. Take back all the power.”

Every muscle in Niko’s face is strained, but his eyes don’t darken this time. The magnetic silver gray remains, challenging me to prove my words with actions. My heart squeezes as I lock my gaze with his and slide my panties down my legs.

Letting out a groan, I circle my clit a few times before dipping it inside and sliding back out. “Oh God,” I moan.

“How fast do you want to come, Ava?” Niko’s voice is hoarse, his cock pulsing in my hand. “You’re in control.”

“Now,” I pant, my finger circling relentlessly. “I want it now.”

“Then take it,” he commands, his eyes watching every stroke. “Take what’s yours, pchelka.”

My pace becomes out of control. I can’t breathe, collapsing onto one hand as my body starts to shake. Just before my orgasm hits, a strong hand covers mine, and together I’m pushed off the cliff into oblivion. Every muscle in my body convulses as I cry out his name.

“How do you feel?” he rasps, pulling damp hair away from my face.

I look into his eyes, and all I see is pride. No shame or pity, just raw honesty. “I feel free.”

He smiles, but there’s a pained edge to it. Old insecurities creep in until I notice his huge erection is still unattended to. Crawling over to him, I straddle his lap.

Niko shakes his head. “Ava, you don’t have to do this.”

“I don’t have to do anything anymore. I want to. Besides, I’m selfish.” Reaching behind me, I grab the base of his cock, steadying it as I slowly lower myself until it’s buried inside me. We both groan as I circle my hips. “I want you.”

Gripping my hips, he gives a hard upward thrust. “Then take me.”

I lift my hips, only the tip of his shaft still inside me, then pause. Niko opens one eye, his brows clenched. “Ava, you’re killing me.”

“Tell me you love me.”

“What?”

“You made me tell you when you were fucking me on the table. I was at my weakest, Niko. I need to hear the words from you.”

Niko runs a hand up my neck and through my hair before jerking down and impaling me on his cock. I let out a hoarse scream as he flips us over, settling in between my legs.

“I’m not fucking you tonight, Ava.”

“Then what are you doing?”

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