Page 33 of Bought By the Bratva

Confused and unsure of what to make of his statement, I shook my head. My eyes were suddenly burning as tears started accumulating in them. “What, what…,” I couldn’t formulate any words as my mind flooded with the last images I had of them.

He kissed my fingers as he continued. “Tasha assisted me in finding them. With their names, we could find the graveyard where they were laid to rest. Since I’ve found them, I’ve also arranged flowers to be delivered to their graves weekly.”

My tears flowed uncontrollably. I swallowed, unable to speak. After a couple of seconds, I took some deep breaths before speaking. “I haven’t been there in years. My cousins never bothered to take me, and by the time I could take myself, I couldn’t find it.”

As I lowered my head, I felt Abram’s hand gently under my chin. He lifted my face and looked into my eyes as he spoke. “I can take you to see them as often as you like, whenever you want. You just say the words, and we will come.”

I felt like throwing my arms around him and never letting go. I wanted to kiss him without stopping. My insides were twisted, and my mind was upside down. Before I could decide what I wanted to do, the pilot’s voice boomed over the speakers. “We will be landing soon; please fasten your safety belts.

Sliding back on the seat, I tied myself in. How could I ever repay him for all he has done for me? I couldn’t continue with Vadik’s plan. My mind was reeling with conflict as I felt the plane touching the ground. The landing was softer than I expected.

As Abram stood, he held out his hand towards me. Taking his hand, I allowed him to lead me off the plane. The place where we landed looked deserted. I don’t know what I expected, but it didn’t even look like a graveyard. Maybe the place just appeared bigger in my memories as I was a child the last time I was here.

Yet, I could swear there were houses and a church close by. Turning in a slow circle, he let me go as I scanned the horizons. There was nothing, it was baren. On one side, in the distance, I could see some buildings and trees. To the other side sat a small fenced-in plot.

Abram led me towards it. There weren’t many graves. If I had to count them, I felt sure there would be less than twenty. We entered through a rusted gate. It creaked as Abram pushed it open. Moving between the graves to the back, I had flashes of that dreaded day.

For the first time in forever, I stopped before their graves, feeling my emotions bubbling. “I have to find out who cleansthis place or have someone come and do it regularly. It is in desperate need of maintenance,” Abram said as he placed his arm around me.

I held onto his shirt as my tears fell from my cheeks to the ground. I had become so entangled in Vadik’s life that I had forgotten how much I had missed them. One of Abram’s guards came over and placed a blanket on the ground beside us. “Come, let’s sit a while,” Abram whispered, assisting me onto the blanket.

After sitting for a while in silence, he spoke again. “Is it like you remembered?”

“Not really,” I huffed between deep breaths. “But I think my memory is a little foggy.’

He hugged me tightly as we stared at my parents’ graves. Closing my eyes, I tried remembering the good times we shared, as Tasha suggested. “Thank you,” I said, turning to Abram.

Hearing a noise, I turned to see a car coming towards us. “Don’t worry, it’s one of our guys,” Abram said as he stood. “I’ll wait at the car for you. Once you’re done, we can head into town.”

I watched as he walked out the gate to where the car had parked. I sat a while longer before getting up and joining him. As we drove, I moved closer to him. Leaning against his arm, I placed my hand on his leg. “Thank you for doing this for me,” I whispered. “I really appreciate it.”

Abram kissed my head as we pulled up to the hotel. He got out and waited for me. The guard carried the bag he had packed without me even knowing. “What did you bring?” I asked, wondering if he even knew what I would like to wear.

“It’s a surprise,” he whispered. “Wait until we are in the room; then you can check.” He was grinning so wide all his teeth showed. He collected our keys at the front desk before we took the elevator to the top floor.

Abram swiped the key, and I entered first. The guard placed our bags next to the couch and left. I watched as Abram closed the door. As he turned, I stepped in, pushing back against it. Gently, I caressed his face, moving my hands down to his chest.

When I got to the top of his pants, I grabbed hold of them and pulled him with me as I moved down the short passage. Entering the room, I swung him around and pushed him lightly back. Abram fell backward onto the bed, laughing as I kicked the door closed.

I was an emotional mess, but I knew what I wanted. I wanted to taste his sweetness. Absorb his manliness like a strung-out addict. I was the tigress about to pounce her prey.

“Slow down, tiger,” he said softly as I climbed on top of him. It was like he could read my mind. Growling lightly, I started to kiss him, pushing my fingers into his hair. Slowly, I moved up and down his head as our lips shared an intense heat.

Sitting upright, I pulled my dress up over my head and flung it to the ground. After unclipping my bra, I swung it above my head before dropping it. Abram beamed as he lay staring at me.

“What has gotten into you?” He asked teasingly.

“You,” I responded, breathing out hard.

Grabbing him by his shoulders, I started pulling as I shifted onto his thighs. He was quite a weight and if he didn’t come upright, I would never have gotten him there. Pulling athis shirt, I heard a popping sound as some of the buttons went flying.

Once his shirt was off, I pulled him closer and kissed his neck. Abram just sat there like a dummy. Leaning back, I glared at him as I spoke. “Are you not going to do anything?”

He wrapped his arms around me and tenderly kissed me before speaking. “I am all yours, and this is exciting. Do as you please with me, my love.” I felt his arms release me and watched as he flopped back to the bed.

There was a strong pulsing between my legs as my skin broke out in goosebumps. It was my turn to take the lead and it was thrilling.

Lowering over him, I placed my hands on the bed next to his chest. I kissed his neck and moved down at a snail's pace. Seeing as he granted me free rein, I intended to make him feel it. Kissing his chest, I moved from side to side, nibbling on each towering bump.

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