Indulgence: A Russian Mafia Romance (Grekov Mafia Book 1) (8 page)
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Authors: Jacee Macguire
He chuckled as he stood, making his way to my side.
“I’m fine… except for this pain. It’s excruciating.”
“Da! I imagine it is. I am so sorry they hurt you. The doctor will be by soon to check on you.”
Settling back on the bed slowly, I looked around the room. Nikola sat on the bed beside me, wearing a black suit and crisp white dress shirt that did little to cover the tattoos on his torso. “Are you hungry?”
“Famished.”
He leaned over, kissing me gently on the forehead. I shivered at the feel of his lips against my skin as I realized I was in his bed. The masculine tones of the room did not escape me, from the thick black curtains over the windows to the black silk sheets and comforter covering the bed I rested in. The voices in the other room had quieted when Nikola left. I wondered what they must be thinking or doing after what had happened.
I smiled as Nikola returned with a tray of eggs, bacon, toast, and a large glass of orange juice. My stomach grumbled at the scent, reminding me of how hungry I was. He helped to prop me up in the bed, placing the tray before me. “Eat. You need to build up your strength.” He took a seat in the chair by the bed.
“How long have I been here?”
“Two days. The doctor gave you something to help you rest through the worst of it. The scar should be small.”
“Scar, huh?” Lifting the fork, I took a bite of the eggs. They melted in my mouth. “So good.”
Nikola sat there, watching me as if he couldn’t take his eyes off of me. I liked the attention, but it made me feel uncomfortable while eating. I pushed the thought away and continued eating.
“I’m sorry you were hurt because of me,” Nikola said. “I will see that the men responsible pay for their crime against you.” The fork was halfway to my mouth and I froze, stiff at his promise to make the men pay for hurting me.
“Don’t,” I said, shaking my head wildly.
“It is our way. They must learn a lesson.”
“Your way is wrong!” I yelped, dropping the fork on the plate.
“Nyet!’ Nikola yelled angrily. “They must pay. You don’t understand.” He stood and moved the tray, placing it on the floor by the bed. When he sat down beside me, my heart jolted at the feel of him so near to me. His hand caressed my cheek as he kissed me gently. I moaned as his tongue flicked across my lips, opening me to his assault. I melted in a heartbeat, forgetting everything except for Nikola.
Other than the pain from my gunshot wound, the only thing that stopped the kiss was the knock at the door. Nikola growled at the disruption and told the person to enter. Ivan hesitantly entered the bedroom, a soft smile on his face. I smiled back, hoping it reached my eyes.
“Boss, have you decided what we should do?”
I frowned at the question, immediately knowing what he meant. Nikola’s silver eyes met mine and he nodded. “Nothing for now. Is the doctor here?”
“Yes, I’ll send him in.”
Ivan left the room without looking back at me and I wondered if he knew I had something to do with Nikola’s change of heart. Part of me expected Nikola to throw his power around in a commanding way, but he didn’t. He was willing to listen. I liked that quality in him.
I glanced at the door, listening for footsteps. Before the doctor came in, I had one burning question to ask and I wasn’t sure exactly how to word it. Taking a deep breath, I forged ahead, hoping my question didn’t piss him off. “Nikola, are you...” I cleared my suddenly-dry throat. “Are you a mobster?” I couldn’t meet his gaze but I could feel his eyes upon me. I half expected him to avoid the question or change the subject, but he didn’t.
“I am,” Nikola said. “The details are not important to you. Just know I will never let another bring harm to you. I swear it! My word is my bond and you are mine to care for and protect from now on.”
A tear slipped down my cheek at the seriousness of his words. Did he truly mean it, though?
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