though. Why was he so possessive over me? I didn’t belong to him, but he acted like he could tell me what to do. In a way, it pissed me off. I could stand on my own two feet, thank you very much.
On the other hand, it made me feel warm and protected. All I had ever known a man to do was hurt us or leave. My dad had been a piece of work. My mom still carried the scars, was still haunted by the pain and the rejection that seemed to go hand in hand. I could still remember the smell of alcohol on his breath when he came home too late. The smell of fear that came with it when my mom tried to keep him calm.
I shook off the thoughts and turned my attention to Viktor. He was nothing like my dad. He was big and rugged and rough and something about him was animalistic and wild. When I was with him, I didn’t fear him. When he lifted his hand to touch me, I didn’t cower away from him, I leaned into him.
As I sat outside, watching him, I thought about the way he’d touched me, the way he’d made me feel. God, it had been delicious. I arched my back and tilted my hips forward, aware of my own body. I was getting wet again. Viktor hadn’t done much and it had set me off. I refocused on the work they were doing rather than his sexy body, and slowly the lust calmed to a simmer.
Viktor kept to his word, working with Axel like they’d done it a thousand times. Working quickly so they could get finished.
“See if it works,” I heard him say as they walked toward me. “If it doesn’t, you know where to find me.”
“Thanks, man,” Axel said, clapping a large hand into Viktor’s enormous one. “It’s great to have someone I can always count on.”
“Anytime,” Viktor said and looked at me. He smiled at me, but his eyes were dark and hungry, echoing my own need. “Are you ready, Malen kiy?”
I nodded. I was so ready.
We took leave of Axel and walked through the forest together, heading back to Viktor’s cabin. While we walked, I was aware of his colossal form next to me. His hand brushed against mine, and when it did, electricity ran through me.
When we reached the cabin, the sun was starting to set behind the horizon, and the light that fell through the trees was warm and beautiful. I closed my eyes and breathed in the fresh air.
“You like it here?” Viktor asked.
I opened my eyes and nodded as we approached the cabin and climbed the steps. “It’s so peaceful. Grizzly Falls is a small town, but sometimes, it can be a little rushed. At least… my life seems to be.” I sighed. “I guess that will be over, soon.”
Viktor frowned. “How?”
“I’m leaving,” I admitted. “I need to finish my week at work so I can go.”
Viktor’s face darkened, his eyes sharpening. “You’re not leaving.”
“Excuse me?” I gasped.
“You’re not leaving,” he said again.
I halted and glared at him, hands on my hips. “And why not? What makes you think you have the right to tell me to stay?”
Viktor scowled. I was ready for a fight. Instead of arguing, he grabbed me and kissed me. His response caught me by surprise, and I yelped as he smashed his lips against mine. His large hands were wrapped around my arms. It only took a moment for me to respond to him, to melt against him. I sighed into his mouth.
Viktor fumbled behind him for the doorknob and we practically fell into the cabin. We stumbled toward the bedroom. He started working my shirt up, his rough hands gentle on my skin, fingers brushing against my breasts as he pulled it over my head. By the time we reached the bedroom we had already ripped off each other’s shirts.
Holy shit, he was so hot. I had seen him without a shirt before, but his physique took my breath away every time. I paused, staring at him.
“Do you like what you see, Malen kiy?” he asked.
“Oh, do I,” I whispered. I ran my fingers over his bulging abs, tracing the packs with my fingers. “You’re so incredibly hot.” I blushed, and Viktor grinned at me.
“I’m all yours,” he said.
He put his hand on mine, guiding my hand down his body. He looked me in the eye as he did, lips