Page 49 of Kidnapped Bratva Virgin

“I’m listening,” Dimitri adds tenderly, not letting go of my fingers.

“I sold what I could, and I barely had enough money to cover the first month’s rent, but I’m a fighter, so I found a way. They transferred me from Chicago Law School to UCLA Law School based on my grades. That’s what pulled me through.”

Dimitri’s mouth curves into a watery smile. “You’ve always been a smart one. It’s why I was so attracted to you in the first place.”

“I fought and moved twice and had all these complications with Ethan.” I cry harder as the trauma returns. “I thought I was going to lose him in the third trimester. I was bleeding heavy, from all the stress and everything. I was fainting all the time, but what’s worse is I couldn’t stop thinking about you. I hated that I loved you,” I confess, clearing the air and my soul.

At breaking point, I see a man in front of me—a vulnerable one. Not some Bratva boss taking over the world, but a man who wanted love like I do, his eyes welling with tears.

“Shit, Ava.” He rubs my leg, and I can tell he’s digging to find the words. “I couldn’t do it either,” he finally admits, looking at the ceiling.

“Do what?”

“Be connected to anybody else. I tried, but every time they got close, I would break from them. I thought about you every day and night for years, keeping up with the lie I was fed, even under the anger. Don’t you understand I would never be angry about anything I don’t care about?”

Worn out, I shrug. “Who knows…?” I trail off, shaking my head, willing myself to stop the slow burn of desire rising to the surface. It won’t go away.

“I know.” He smiles affectionately, and I feel some of the pain of the past slip. “I’ve loved you ever since I chased you in the woods that day. I can’t change it, and God knows I’ve wanted to. I love you, Ms. Knight.”

Dragging me into his arms, his kiss acts like a balm to take the pain away. I breathe, letting him do it as we fall back to the groove of our early days and I remember the grooves of his mouth, the taste of his tongue. It’s still the same, and it’s scary to feel with him like we never left each other.

I’m the one to pull back first, my head getting in the way, telling me all the reasons why I shouldn’t let him in again. “Dimitri, I don’t see how this changes things. There’s so much for us to work out,” I remind him, pushing on his chest slightly, wanting to process.

“Ava, would you give me a second chance? Do you think it’s possible?”

Stalling, I open my eyes wide, not having the words to say. “Dimitri, you hurt me so badly. I don’t think I can. You have Cara. And a life you’ve gone on and built without me.”

He takes both my hands, holding them tight. “My life is nothing without you and Ethan. Cara’s out of here. I don’t wanther. I only wantyouAva, I’ve only ever wanted you. I need you both in my life. I won’t leave you out in the cold ever again,” he vows vehemently as I stop myself from being swept up by the power of his emotions.

“Dimitri, you can’t guarantee it. What if somebody else tries to step between us?” I ask him in a wrung-out tone.

“No. I won’t believe them.” His mouth forms a grim line. “I will protect you, and honor you. I will trust you the right way. I’ve never had reason to doubt you in the first place. You’re one of the most, loyal pure-hearted women I’ve ever met, and I don’t deserve you.”

Dimitri hangs his head, coming closer and pulling me into a soft embrace. It feels so good to be this close to his intoxicating touch. “Hmm,” I sigh, wanting to let myself go with. Maybe I can….

“But if you don’t want to be with me, I understand why, and it’s a cross I will have to bear.”

As I rest my head against him for a minute, I realize it’s an unbearable feat having to be apart from him. I give in with a muffled reply. “Yes. I’ll give you a second chance, but it’s the last one.”

Dimitri groans. “Ava, I’m going to make sure you’re a happy woman. Let me make love to you. Let me show you,” he whispers, as I give in completely to him. I’m powerless not to, but this time it’s on my terms.

I smile at him. “Then what are you waiting for?” He lifts me to my feet from the couch, holding my hand as we quietly enter the bedroom. I stand at it for a moment hesitant about the mirror, and about Cara occupying his bed.

“What is it?”

“My room. Not here. With her here.”

“Fair enough. You take the lead.” And I do, leading Dimitri to the spare room I’m in, emotions riding high as I kiss him lightly, the mere taste of his possessive mouth enough to bring me alive. I cave in to his tight drum of a chest, one heartbeat to another, and God, it’s the only place I want to be. It feels so damn right and good to be back in his arms.

We stand in our truths, coming full circle as our lips meet in an urgent clash of desire. We clutch at one another like two people drowning as the undying flame of our love grows brighter and brighter.

He buries his face into my hair as I luxuriate in the feel of his dominant hands sliding in and out of the deep folds of my curves. Weeping in joy, I let my barriers down as he peels layer upon layer of clothing off my body until we’re both naked, our hot flesh pressed together.

“You feel so damn good, Ava. And you’re more beautiful than ever. You made it hard for me in the boardroom,” he groans. “I wanted you so badly in L.A., but we’re back. Together like we belong.” His feverish barrage of hot kisses make me feel like the adored woman he first made love to again, because love never dies. It only changes form and evolves if you let it, and I’m more in love with Dimitri than I’ve ever been.

“You too in your suit,” I confess with a giggle, letting the tension go as Dimitri cups my full breasts. “I hated that you looked so good.” I smile, my voice hoarse as Dimitri drags me backwards to lay on top of him in one smooth motion.

He studies my features, his hands pulling back the curtain of my brown hair so he can see my face clearly. I groan lightly, biting my lip as the hard girth of him rubs on my stomach andreminds me of what Dimitri’s capable of in the bedroom. I’m wet already from his touch, the restraint of him controlling himself with me very sexy.

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