Page 88 of Mercenary Princess

“I think I do.” Her own lips twitched. “I think I need you to say you love me too.”

The reaction to her words was swift and primal. He pulled her in for a kiss that left her mindless before releasing her to whisper in her ear, “You rule me, ???????. What I feel is more than love.”

She moaned. He ruled her as well. “I guess we’ve both lost our minds, then.” She smiled up at him.

It was several moments before she remembered her friends were still there, likely watching their every move. Sophia turned to her friends, with Viktor’s arm still on her back. They were staring wide-eyed at her and Viktor.

“Well, damn,” Irina muttered.

Sophia laughed. “Viktor, this is Riot Cross and Irina Leskova.”

The introductions went quickly. They exchanged polite teasing conversation for a few moments as he casually continued to caress her hip and her back. Their display was likely all over the media, and a part of her wondered if publically claiming her had been part of his plan. As possessive as he was, she didn’t doubt it and couldn’t bring herself to be angry.

He ordered more champagne and drinks as he settled with her on a couch, his arm comfortably settled around her shoulders as he lounged back. He seemed content to stay there as long as she wished. This was not his scene, and she felt his heat against her, was aware he wanted her in his bed as much as she wanted to join him there, but he hadn’t attempted to whisk her away. He’d settled in to charm her friends instead, which pleased her more than anything he could have ever done.

They had a lot to work out, and she had no doubt he would be a handful to work with, but she wanted him with her. She wanted everything with him.

She smiled, happier than she’d ever been.

Her gaze went to Jen. Her friend and guard had opted to watch over her rather than join the party. Sophia couldn’t help the chuckle that escaped when she noted Ivan had positioned himself at Jen’s side. Her friend was likely regretting her decision to be on duty tonight. The tension radiating between the two was palpable enough to make Sophia’s grin kick up several notches.

She truly hoped that meant another happy ending was brewing.

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