Page 77 of Control Me

Jesus Christ, you’re trying to kill me.

She has a towel wrapped around her body, her legs on full display.

She’s naked beneath the towel.

Don’t fucking go there.

Abigail freezes, her eyes roving over me. Before she can panic, I say, “The closet is all yours. Come find me in the kitchen when you’re done.”

She steps aside as I pass by her, and I only take a full breath once I walk out of the bedroom.

Fuck, that was a close call.

The corner of my mouth lifts in a grin because the taboo moment I stole was so worth it.

Chapter 30

Abbie

Jesus.

I have zero brain activity.

Holy shit.

Nikolai in a suit is…ahhh…still zero brain activity.

I stand in the closet, blinking like an idiot, while drool threatens to drip down my chin.

HOT.

Taking a deep breath, I try to calm my excited heart while I drop the towel. Digging through my luggage, I grab underwear and put my bra and panties on.

I’ve gotten used to wearing baggy clothes, but as I reach for a t-shirt, I pause to think.

It’s only Nikolai here, and he won’t do anything to hurt me.

I take out a tight pair of pants and rub the fabric between my fingers.

Do I want to feel sexy?

Am I ready for that?

Before I can overthink things, I pull the pants on and pair them with a silk blouse that shows ample cleavage. I slip on my high heels and turn to look at my reflection in the mirror.

A sexy bombshell stares back at me.

Hi, Abbie.

I’ve missed you.

My eyes tear up, and I suck in deep breaths to keep from crying.

I don’t want to be this ghost anymore. I’m going to fight for you.

I want to be flirtatious again with Nikolai. I want to drive him insane with my sass and watch as he unravels.

Walking to the window, I sift through my emotions, wanting to make sure I’m ready for the next step.

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