Page 108 of City of Salvation

Dex’s hand slid down my arm, offering stability and helping me aim. “Your weapon to yield, baby,” he whispered. “Forever and always.”

A shot rang out, and Yuri’s head slammed back into the floor—a hole dead center between the eyes.

But I barely saw it before turning. All I wanted was to look into the eyes of the man I loved.

Dex took the gun from my hand, his hands cupping my face and kissing me with so much passion it stole my breath.

“You shot me,” I said, smiling against his lips. Ryan was going to kick his ass for that.

“You were in the way, spitfire,” he teased, his hazel eyes danced with happiness and relief before they turned serious. “And I trust you and your choices, Nikki.”

I knew he was holding it together by a thread for my sake. He was basically holding me up at this point, and his gaze kept cutting to my shoulder. “You guys got a surgeon on retainer?” he asked the group.

Movement from beside us drew my attention. My crew of friends stood there looking downright terrifying in their tactical gear and blood splatter.

Caleb nodded. “Sent for him the moment your girl yelled out the command.” His attention was locked onto Dex. “We all decided to fall in love with wild women, didn’t we? ” All of the men shared a good laugh in agreement, and Ryan and Scar flipped them off, shooting each other a wink because there was no denying the truth of his statement.

Dex’s face pulled down into a glower as Andrei walked up, coming from who the fuck knew where. I rolled my eyesat his state—he had a gun in each hand and a bigger one strapped to his back, looking like he was getting ready to shoot a music video with his leather pants and tight black shirt under his vest. “Ballsy move having him shoot through your shoulder.” He was practically beaming. “You got your Ruska Roma mark after all, Nat—Nikki. You ever need us, you know how to find me, but it’s time for me to go.”

“Wait,” I called after him as he turned to leave. “What the fuck happens now? With the Bratva and The Circle? Didn’t we create a bigger fucking problem here?” Dread settled in my gut. Fuck, I didn’t want a war with a bunch of billionaires. My body sagged even more, and Dex lifted me into his arms bridal style, which was becoming a habit.

An SUV pulled into the hangar, a man throwing the door open and calling for Andrei. He signaled for them to give him a moment before turning back. “Don’t worry about the Circle or the Bratva. I’ve got plans for them,” he said, a sinister smile on his face, throwing us a wink before climbing in and driving away.

“We really going to trust that guy?” Gunner asked from where he stood with his arms wrapped around Ryan.

My throat hurt from all the yelling, but I still managed to speak loud enough for everyone to hear me. “Death before betrayal.” There was confusion on all their faces, aside from Niko’s and Scar’s.

“It’s the Ruska Roma’s creed. They will die before they betray a fellow member,” Niko answered, all my strength tapped. “And Nikki here has earned her mark. She may not have the traditional tattoo, but that scar on her shoulder guarantees their loyalty.”

“And we don’t have to trust him. Andrei knows I’ll be watching,” Scar added.

Dex looked down at me, leaving the others to their conversation and carrying me toward an awaiting car. “You’re mine, Nikki. I love you with every breath in my body and every fiber in my being. Forever and always.”

The last thing I remembered was the press of his lips to mine.

CHAPTER 46

NIKKI

“NEXT TIME, YELL OUT SKYDADDY INSTEAD OF DEX”

TWO-ISH MONTHS LATER

“Oh,fuck,”I groaned, thrusting my hand into Dex’s hair.

With a low growl, his mouth dropped between my legs, tongue delving between my slick folds. The sensation was so otherworldly I swore I could see sounds.

His tongue dragged up and down my slit, moving higher until it reached its destination. He turned me into putty under his mouth when his lips wrapped around my throbbing clit, humming against it.

“Fuck, me,” I cried out, my body lifting from the bed.

The smug bastard smiled up at me, swirling the tip of his tongue around, teasing it until I was gasping and clawing at the bed sheets. “That’s coming, Nikki. Just like you will be.” He winked, loving the control he had over my body when I was spread out like this before him.

My retort died on my tongue, the words transforming into a moan when he shoved two thick fingers into me, continuingto suck on my clit until I was shaking, so fucking close to coming it felt like I would explode into a million pieces.

“Not yet, baby,” he said with a chuckle, pulling away right when I was at the brink of bliss.

I yelled out in frustration, raising my head to shoot daggers at him with my eye, but my mouth went dry at the sight of his tattooed hand wrapped around his thick cock, languidly stroking himself. The look of desire on his face caused my breath to hitch.

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