Page 28 of The Bratva's Forbidden Pregnancy

“Because we’re different, Sienna.”

“Yeah, you keep saying that. But what do they say about opposites, Vlad?” Her gaze was fixed on me.

On that note, we weren’t so different.

Unlike terms attract.

She just admitted her attraction to me; now, everything was about to change. I was certain about how she felt, and I wasn’t sure how long I’d be able to hold myself back now that the cat was out of the bag.

We stared deeply at each other, tension crackling in the air. Our silence was loud, and the unspoken words between us were signals that we both caught.

The waitress returned with our order, and I had to admit, the aroma was mouthwatering, a great distraction from the passion that was swelling up within me.

“Thanks, April,” Sienna said to her.

“You’re welcome. Enjoy,” she said before vanishing.

Sienna took a bite and looked at me. “Go on. Try it.”

I picked up my fork and dug into the meal. One bite, and the flavors exploded on my tongue. It was like my stomach opened up, eager to devour the dish.

“It’s good, isn’t it?” She smiled.

“Hmm. It is, actually,” I said, savoring the sweetness in my mouth.

“I told you you’d like it.”

As we ate, we occasionally stole hidden glances at each other. I caught her eyes a couple of times, and she caught mine, as well.

This feeling was overwhelming, and I knew that the longer I stayed around her, the more intense it would become.

Once we were done eating, I covered the bill and glanced at my watch; it was getting late already.

We walked out of the diner together. It wasn’t until we stopped by my car that I realized she’d been holding my hand.

I couldn’t let her go home by herself, but at the same time, it was risky to offer her a ride home, especially with my hormones going haywire. I didn’t trust myself enough to keep it together should she get in my car.

The choice was mine to make: let her head home alone at this hour or offer to drive her myself.

“Thanks for your time,” she said, smiling.

“No, thank you,” I said. “I enjoyed the meal.”

“I’m glad you did.”

What’s it gonna be, Vlad?

“Can I take you home?” I asked, finally making my choice.

Her face lit up in approval. “I’d love that.”

This was a terrible idea, but I’d made my choice, and so had she.

I helped her with the passenger door, and she got inside.

Fuck!

Chapter 9 – Sienna

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