Page 37 of Ruthless Rival

Gabriela laughed a little and nodded. “Fine, Mancini,” she said before moving off me and walking to the white-themed bathroom.

I could not help admiring her from this angle. The woman was curvy yet tight. Her gleaming skin made me want to grab her and drive into her all over again.

The tile flooring, porcelain sink, and oval tub were all white and recently cleaned. I made sure to get her one of the nicest rooms the hotel offered.

I turned on the faucet, letting hot water steadily fill the bathtub. When it was three-quarters of the way full, I took Gabriela’s hand and guided her in. I sat down and rested my back against the wall, letting her situate herself between my legs with her back against my chest. “I want the cartel to be taken care of,” I told her as I embraced her, enjoying the feeling of her being in my arms. It felt like she belonged there. “That would be easier to do with you by my side.”

“By your side?” Gabriela asked as she looked over her shoulder at me with a smile on her face.

I nodded. “That’s where you belong,” I said. She wasn’t my enemy. She was the person who I could trust to have my back. She put herself on the line tonight for me. Actions spoke louder to me than empty words so many people pitched to me.

“Then, we’ll work together,” Gabriela replied.

“Together,” I repeated.

Gabriela nodded as she turned back forward. “I like the sound of that. It’ll be nice to work with someone instead of alone,” she said. “Planning revenge can be lonely.”

I brushed my fingers down her back. All my life, I’d been surrounded by family. The only time I felt truly alone was when Sienna died. I isolated myself when I should’ve leaned onto the support of my family, but I understood her situation was different. “I’m sure it’s all you’ve thought about,” I replied.

“The cartel is full of terrible people. My father is a monster. The only good thing they’ve done for me is be horrible enough for me to not feel guilty about the pain I have planned for them,” Gabriela said in a cold, hard voice.

“You’re stronger than they take you to be. That’s your greatest strength and their biggest weakness,” I told her. It was also what made her a deadly ally to me.

Gabriela glanced back over her shoulder at me with a smirk on her face. “You’re damn right,” she said, voice strong with confidence.

I couldn’t help but chuckle, liking her dash of cockiness. She deserved to have it. “You know, your determination is very sexy,” I murmured. She was so full of fire, burning so hot, I could feel it just by being next to her.

“I’m the most determined person you’ll ever meet,” she promised me before leaning close and pressing her lips against mine. She pushed her body back against me, making heat stir within me.

I cupped her cheek with one hand and reached around to caress one of her breasts with the other. She melted against me, letting me feel all over her perfect body. I rolled her nipple between my fingertips, and she grinded her ass against my lap in response.

“Careful. Once you get me started, I won’t stop,” I murmured near her ear.

“Who said I wanted you to stop?” Gabriela smirked.

I chuckled as I moved my hand down under the water to rub my fingertips against her clit. She was still sensitive from earlier, but she arched up against my hand, wanting more.

“I already miss being inside of you,” I told her as I pushed my fingers into her.

Gabriela leaned her head back against my shoulder. “I need you inside of me,” she said as she reached back to wrap her fingers around my erection.

I helped her lift up so I could position myself at her entrance. When she sank down and took me in, I gripped the edge of the oval tub, having to steady myself. Somehow, she felt even better now than before. She was so ready for me, as I started rocking into her to show her how much I wanted her, how crazy I felt about her.

Gabriela moved up and down on top of me, grabbing the sides of the tub for stability. Water rolled and splashed around us, but we didn’t care. We kept going, rocking and grinding to chase that pleasurable friction.

“I won’t last,” Gabriela warned me.

I kept my hand on her clit, rubbing firm circles to nudge her closer and closer to her peak. Just her writhing on top of me and moaning could’ve driven me over the edge. She was so sexy, so sensual with her movements and sweet noises. I had a goddess in my lap.

“I didn’t plan for you to,” I replied, snapping my hips up against her.

Gabriela gasped. All she could do was hold on tightly as I thrust up into her, letting me bring her to ecstasy. She fell back against me as she finished, grinding against my hand as I continued my motions on her clit.

“Perfect. Beautiful,” I stated, managing a few more deep thrusts before pulling out. I rested my forehead against the back of her head, breathing heavily. “I want you to be mine.”

Gabriela turned to peer at me over her shoulder. “Yours?” she asked.

I nodded as a small smile crossed my face. I did not intend to let her go now that I had her in my arms again. “Mine. Only mine,” I said.

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