Chapter 12

Alex

She went limp in my arms, the fight running out of her body.

Hearing her admit to her desires had been all I wanted, and it brought me satisfaction. For a little while. She was scared, and I would give her time.

However, my patience was running out because I had given her enough time already, as far as I was concerned. Having her that close to my body made the beast inside me begin to rage.

Her heat and her smell had taken over my senses. All I wanted to do was throw her on her back, spread those long creamy legs, and fuck her hard until she screamed with her orgasm satisfying me.

Even though I wanted her scared of me, I didn't want her to regret what happened. I had never taken a woman against her will and I wouldn't start with her.

Oh, she wanted me, but it was obvious she was terrified. Her confusion was clearly written all over her face.

I would seduce Alina until she begged me to take her.

Releasing my hold on her chin, I gently moved her hair off her face. I let my fingers linger on her cheek for a few seconds and then slowly moved my thumb over her velvet skin. It warmed under my fingers and a small touch of pink tainted her pale flesh, showing the effect that I had on her.

"See. That wasn't so hard to admit, right?" I stared at her blushing cheek, mesmerized by the color and the softness of her skin.

Alina tried to step away and I let her go without resistance.

Let's give the little kitten a break.

She took several steps away from me, then placed a shaky hand on her heaving chest. She was trembling, the fear evident.

But why the hell was she so scared? The fear wasn't just because of me. There was something else, and I hadn't quite figured it out yet.

Alina was a big mystery to me. She acted like she hated my touch, but she'd moaned in pleasure at the same time.

She fascinated me, captured my attention, and I had no desire to fight it.

She might have been the one to take the first action by hiding under my bed, but now I was in control. I wouldn't let go until I had my fill.

Staring at her, my gaze unyielding, I said, "Now, Alina. Don't be scared. You have nothing to be scared of. Have I hurt you?"

She shook her head, watching my every movement and reaction. She truly did remind me of a kitten trying to find its way out of danger. Small, skittish, scared. And completely helpless.

I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, tugged it out, and saw Viktor's number flashing on the screen.

"Yeah?" I answered.

"There's something we gotta tell you. It's fucked up," he replied in a rush. He sounded panicked. Shit.

"Now what?"

"We should discuss this in person, Alex."

Looking at Alina, who was now plastered against the wall, I felt anger building inside of me. Viktor had really bad timing.

"I'm busy right now," I said harshly.

"It's important."

"Fine. Meet me in my office," I ordered before hanging up.

I moved toward Alina, and in three long strides, I was standing in front of her. She folded into herself, her shoulders bunching forward in a protective manner.

She whimpered, as if frightened I would hit her.

"Calm down," I said, my voice surprisingly gentle.

I pulled her forward until she was flush against my body. My hold was light and I leaned down so that my lips were beside her ear.

"I'll be back, kitten. We are not done yet," I whispered harshly, then wrapped my hand in her hair, twisting it around my fingers and pulled her head backward.

Without warning, I crashed my lips to hers. The kiss was hard, fast, and bruising, meant to let her know that she belonged to me. Only me.

Alina let out a gasp when I bit, sucked, kissed, until I was satisfied that she understood.

Leaning away, I stared at her flushed face. She was red and out of breath. It made me want to laugh. I didn't even kiss her properly and she was already reacting this way.

Alina brought a hand to her swollen lips and touched it gently. I saw her wince as she stared at me with innocent eyes.

Ah, kitten. So innocent.

Giving her a final heated glance, I turned around and walked out of the bedroom, leaving her alone to her thoughts.

I closed the door behind me with a bang and walked straight to my office in the left wing. When I got there, the door was already open. Viktor, Nikolay, Phoenix, and Artur were already there.

Frustration was evident in their expressions. Walking straight in, I growled, "What is it?"

I sat down behind my desk, crossing my arms at my chest as I leaned back. Phoenix closed the door before facing me.

"We found out that someone is spying," Viktor started, his voice rough with anger.

"What?" I yelled. Quickly getting up to my feet, I pushed the chair back.

"Yeah. For the fucking Abandonato. The bastards knew where we were going to open the next club. They got there first and Alberto said that we should have better control on who we trust." Phoenix's voice came out in a hiss as he tried hard to control his own irritation.My body shook with fury and my hands tightened into fists until my knuckles hurt from the pressure.

Grabbing my chair, I threw it across the room. Nikolay had to jump out of the way so it didn't crash into him.

"Who the fuck is it?" I roared.

My hands were itching. I wanted to spill blood, and my eyes twitched as I tried to regain control. Whoever betrayed me would have a slow torturous death. I wouldn't spare him any mercy.

"Find out who he is!"

None of them moved.

I saw Viktor swallowing nervously and Nikolay staring at him.

When he didn't say anything, Nikolay sent him a glare and then turned toward me, quickly schooling his features again.

"We think it's Alina ," he said.