Page 78 of Doubts & Fears

Ivan kissed my forehead and shoved me toward my seat.

Nik laughed loudly. “I heard you want to kiss me,” he declared as I sat down, then leaned over. My heart fluttered in my chest as his lips fell to mine. I pulled back, filled with embarrassment, as his brothers watched us.

“I thought you’d all like to know that I have an appointment today with Marcel—or, well, Dr. Marcel, to be more specific.”

The deep rumble of Alek’s laughter filled the room, and I looked at him. His smirk told me everything as he raised his glass of orange juice in my direction.

“Thank you, little love. I promise you can trust him.”

“I trust you, Blade, more than I trust him, but I could use some counsel.”

“Marcel is who you want, then,” Alek said.

“I guess we’ll see.” I shrugged. Only time would tell if it was a good move on my part.

“I’m proud of you, malyshka,” Nik said, grabbing my hand and kissing it.

“Thanks. Although I should warn you, Alek has informed me I’m to be discarded at some point. Something about not being naughty enough. But hopefully Dr. Marcel will help me with that.” I fixed my gaze on Alek.

“Feel free to show me how naughty you can be. I’ll keep you around a lot longer,” he drawled.

“I’m afraid you’ll have to wait your turn. Today I plan to be what His Highness, King Nikolai, wants me to be. As you can see, I dressed for him today. Although I was slightly confused. Was I supposed to wear panties or not? You didn’t leave any out.” I shifted my attention to Nik, and Ivan choked.

Nik’s hand immediately went under my skirt to see if I was wearing any. He laughed and pulled me close to him. “You’re such a bad girl.” He then whispered “But I love it” in my ear as he thumbed my clit.

Alek asked, “So tell us, Brother, does our little warrior have panties on or not?” His voice sounded husky.

“She does not.” He laughed as my face turned red.

“I did put a pair in my purse in case you were thoroughly shocked by my behavior. I wouldn’t want you to be disappointed in me like last time.”

“How are you so sure I’m taking you somewhere?” he asked.

“A wild guess. Alek took me somewhere yesterday. Plus, you have a suit on, which means you’re going to the office. I’ll have you know that I have skills,” I said warmly.

“Do you?” he asked wickedly, making me flush while he pulled on my pigtails.

“Yes, she gives an amazing back rub. I don’t remember the last time I slept so well,” Alek offered.

“Don’t forget she can cook and bake too. Speaking of baking, when can I get some of your cookies?” Ivan asked with a twinkle in his eye.

“I know how to do more than bake and rub backs, you know.”

“Yes, you sing, you dance, maybe if you’re good, Alek will hire you. Apparently, you know your way around a pole.” Nik smirked.

“Since he threatened to spank my ass if a bouncer saw me, I doubt that very much. So, am I right? I get to go in with you today?”

“Yes, and tomorrow Ivan will take you to the gym.”

“What?” My heart raced. Hopefully, this meant they were going to loosen the reins a bit.

“Yes, we have jobs, you know. We can’t stay home with you all day. We have bills to pay, kittens to keep safe. We work for a living,” Alek said, adding, “so we’ll take you along with us from now on.”

“I better be the only kitten you’re keeping safe. Feel free to find a generic darling to save, but if I hear you call another woman kitten, you’ll have a lioness on your hands the likes you have never seen.” I glared.

“Are we issuing threats now?” He winked.

“I know what I’d like to say, but it involves a word you don’t like me to use, so I will just saybleeparound and find out, my King.”

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