Total pages in book: 20
Estimated words: 18506 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 93(@200wpm)___ 74(@250wpm)___ 62(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 18506 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 93(@200wpm)___ 74(@250wpm)___ 62(@300wpm)
“Doesn’t matter. I don’t need a tracker. Come tomorrow, I can keep you at my side for the rest of my life.”
“Well, then I’ll see you tomorrow. Goodbye,” I say tartly, trying to dismiss him. I know it won’t work, but a girl’s gotta try.
“My princess, you know what I came for, and I’m going to get my taste before I leave.”
His words make anger boil up in my stomach. That’s all he cares about—sex…or whatever it is we’ve been doing. Yeah, it feels good, but for some reason it hurts that it’s the only reason he seeks me out.
“You shut your face and get out of my room right this second.” My sister steps in front of me, standing in between us and ready to go to battle.
“Babe, get your sweet ass over here,” Vlad commands. All our eyes go to him. He’s leaning up against the wall, still shirtless, with a smile on his face like he doesn’t have a care in the world.
“Not now. I’m doing something,” she tells him.
“Eyes,” Roman orders, making me jump. I turn to look at him. “Vlad, cover yourself in front of my wife.”
“She’s not your wife yet,” Tabby fires back. I nod, agreeing with her.
“Is this how it’s always going to be? Maybe it isn’t so wise I let your sister come and stay with us.”
I gasp, and my eyes fill with tears. No. Before I can even open my mouth, Roman is in front of me, his big hands cupping my face.
“I’m sorry. Forgive me. I didn’t mean… Please.” He peppers kisses all over my face. “I’m sorry. Don’t cry.”
I close my eyes, and he kisses my eyelids.
“I was angry.” His voice sounds a little choked. “I don’t like when you say you’re not going to be mine. I didn’t mean it.”
I open my eyes and see remorse all over his face. His eyes look soft and not as dark as normal.
“Please don’t cry. Say you forgive me.”
I stand there, shocked by how he’s reacting. He’s upset that I’m upset.
“Your sister can have a whole wing of the castle for all I care.”
“I really don’t take up that much space,” I hear my sister say, and I can’t fight my smile. Worry drains from Roman’s face. He lets go of me reluctantly, and I blush as I realize what everyone has just seen. I glance over at Vlad, and he simply stares at Roman as if in shock.
“Princess,” Roman growls, and I pull my eyes back to him. I can see jealousy light up his eyes.
“Shirt,” I hear my sister bark at Vlad again.
“Babe, you’re still wearing it, for one, and two, come tomorrow night you sleep where I sleep.”
“Don’t boss me around,” Tabby replies halfheartedly, but I can tell she likes it. It makes me giggle, and she smiles.
Roman huffs out a breath, and the next thing I know I’m over his shoulder and he’s leaving Tabby’s room and heading for mine. I don’t fight it because I don’t want to make noise and get caught and also because my belly got all tingly when he picked me up like that.
When we get to my room he places me softly on the side of the bed and drops to his knees in front of me. The move allows me to see him at eye level.
“Did you come here to get off?” I blurt out, and I feel my face turn red. I drop my eyes in embarrassment. I can’t believe I said that.
He brings his finger to my chin and tips it so I look up at him.
“No, my princess. I came here because I couldn’t stay away from you.” He brushes his finger along what I know are cherry-red cheeks.
He suddenly stands, kicking off his shoes and taking off his suit jacket before going to the other side of the bed. I watch as he lies down, his eyes on me the whole time.
I bite my lip, unsure what he’s going to do. Then he grabs me and pulls me to him so I’m on my side. My back is to his chest as he wraps his arms around me. One of his legs tangles with mine, and I immediately feel so safe. He buries his face in my hair, and I can feel his breath against my neck as I drift off to sleep faster than I ever have before.
10
Roman
I’m pacing the room so much, I’m surprised the hardwood floor hasn’t worn away.
“Calm down, Roman. She’ll be by your side in moments.”
I look over at Vlad, who’s leaning casually against the wall. I want to punch him in the face just to get some of my aggression out, but I know it won’t do any good. The only thing that will make me feel better is to have Alena by my side. Forever.