Her Russian Bodyguard by Vanessa Booke

Author:Vanessa Booke [Booke, Vanessa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Vanessa Booke

10

SOPHIE

I wake with his name on the tip of my tongue.

Thoughts of the other night plague me as I shower, washing off the remnants of his kiss. Anything to forget the desire I felt when he touched me. As I walk into my suite's living room, I spy the Russian Tiger hovering over the fireplace. His back is to me, giving me ample time to admire him openly. My heart aches as memories of his kiss flood my mind. No amount of room would be enough in this palatial suite when he’s nearby. I silently curse my body as a shot of desire hits me like an explosion. He looks just as handsome today as he did the other night wearing a suit.

Aleksei’s muscular frame sits entirely enveloped by a pair of dark wash jeans and a black tight-fitted tee. His regular “street” clothes are meant to look less conspicuous, but Aleksei sticks out like a sore thumb, even when he’s not trying to. Curiosity gets the best of me as I catch sight of the infamous tiger tattoo. Its claws peek out beneath the edge of his sleeve, stressing each curve of his bicep. My cheeks warm as he catches me staring at him for the millionth time.

“Your father said you would like to go shopping tomorrow.”

His thick Russian accent slides over my skin, sending an electric thrill up my spine. Why did he have to ruin me for other men? Asshole.

Aleksei follows me as I enter the kitchen, pouring myself a glass of wine. I’m dressed for an evening out with nowhere to go. The skirt of my short black dress flares out, and the body of it dips low in the front, showing off the ample curve of my breasts. It’s the dress you wear for the man of your dreams, although I’m slowly coming to realize maybe he doesn’t exist. If Aleksei has no interest in me, then I shouldn’t bother with him. He’s just a shadow, anyway.

“I’m happy to take you shopping,” he offers, trying to capture my attention.

I turn my back to him as I grab the bottle, ignoring the tug at my heart. I’ve avoided talking to him today, which was easy with Maxim babysitting me for most of the day, but now not so much. Aleksei calls my name, and I finally turn, losing my breath as he circles closer. He stalks forward, reminding me of the nerves I felt the first time he kissed me.

“Last night,” he rumbles. “I-”

“It never happened,” I blurt.

His nostrils flare as his stark gray eyes pierce me, the same way they did when he kissed my most intimate places. I blush, feeling stupid for falling for his lies and believing there might be something between us. I can’t believe I thought he had feelings for me. What was the point of leading me on? It’s not like he slept with me. At this point, I’ll be a virgin forever.

“You made it very clear how you feel,” I counter.

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