Page 127 of Cruel Honor

Dimitri opens the hotel door and motions me inside. “What can I say, Mrs. Ivanov? I’m impressed.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, how you stood up for me back there.” He places his hands on my hips. “You told Maxim off. I’ve never heard that from you before.”

“Ever since I killed Dima, I’ve learned I don’t have to be so afraid any longer. I can be brave. Bold. I don’t want to be a shy little librarian any longer.”

“Shame. I thought you being a librarian was sexy.” He draws me in closer to him, making me laugh.

“I’m still going to work at the library, don’t get me wrong. I just mean that now I don’t have to live my entire life in books. I can live outside of them as well.”

“Well, speaking of living …” Dimitri traces his lips over my throat. “Now that I have you back in this room, all I can think about is throwing you onto that bed and having my way with you.”

I gasp and grip his shoulders. His strong, broad shoulders. The sheer masculinity of him makes me weak in the knees. “I wouldn’t be opposed to that.”

“Good.” With a quick motion, he lifts me up around the waist andsets me on the bed. His lips meet mine in a passionate kiss as our hands roam over each other’s bodies.

When Dimitri’s hands move down to my upper thighs, my body flares with arousal. I’ve never felt it this strong before, and it’s all because of Dimitri. It’s intoxicating.

I tug at his shirt and practically rip it off him. The way he smiles—knowing I’m just as desperate as he is for me—makes me blush, which only makes him smile more.

I pull his shirt down his arms, exposing his hard chest to me. Without even thinking about it, I slide my hands down his chest, feeling every muscle. Dimitri sighs. Hearing him sound so much softer and vulnerable makes me feel closer to him.

He grabs my hands and raises them above my head. “You’re not the only one who can have all the fun and games.” Keeping one of his hands holding my arms up, his other hand moves down to my legs. I open them for him.

And then Dimitri touches me exactly where I want him to.

His fingers slide underneath my panties and touch my bare skin. My body is on fire. When his fingers find my clit, my hips buck up for more. Dimitri lets out a low growl as he kisses me and moves his finger around my clit, driving me crazy. My arousal begins to seep out of me. I know Dimitri notices.

I moan as he rolls my nub around. My hips have a mind of their own, matching his pace and grinding against his hand.

“Tell me how much you like this,” he murmurs into my ear.

“Dimitri, please.”

“Tell me.” He rubs my clit harder.

“I like it. I really like it.” I’m sure my face is as red as a tomato, but I don’t care right now. All I care about is the pleasure Dimitri is showing me.

“Good. Now, tell me I’m the only man who has ever made you feel this way.”

“Youarethe only man who’s ever made me feel this way.”

He kisses along my neck as his fingers drive me crazy. Thatfamiliar tightening sensation in my core signals that I’m close. My hips roll around like I’m a madwoman.

Dimitri presses down just perfectly onto my clit, sending me right over the edge.

“Dimitri,” I gasp out, clinging to his shoulders. He leaves a peck behind on my neck.

“I take it you liked it.”

I can only smile as my body calms down.

He stands up and gets rid of his clothes. The sight of his naked body is a thing to behold. I could trace every ridge and nook of him with my eyes.

But Dimitri has other ideas.

He quickly removes my dress and underwear. I lie back down, ready for him to take me, but instead, Dimitri lies down on the bed.

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