Sinful Blaze (Chekhov Bratva Book 1) by Naomi West

Author:Naomi West [West, Naomi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-07-03T00:00:00+00:00

39

DAPHNE

“Goddammit.”

I’m muttering under my breath, but I’m pretty sure my driver for today—Ivan—still hears it.

Not that I care. I’m busy freaking out over the giant hickey Pasha left on my neck.

“‘I can mark you however the fuck I want.’” I mimic Pasha’s voice as I fish through my bag for my coverup. Thank God I keep a stash of makeup on hand for emergencies. “‘I have no regard for your professional life. Look at me; I’m big, bad Pasha Chekhov: I’ll just throw money at you because I’m a big, powerful man who simply must pee all over his territory.’”

Ivan glances in the rearview mirror and offers me a sympathetic smile. “If Mr. Chekhov gave that to you, ma’am, it’s best to leave it as it is.”

I frown. “How will he know either way? He’s not visiting me at work.”

“He might.”

I chew on the inside of my cheek. “Is a visit on his itinerary?”

“Mr. Chekhov loves to deviate from the itinerary.” He looks up in the mirror again. “I can’t begin to know what it’s like to be in your shoes, ma’am. I just know that it’s always best to assume ‘when,’ not ‘if,’ as it pertains to Mr. Chekhov.”

I like Ivan. Something about him feels warm. Genuine. “I appreciate your concern. For now, I’m gonna take the gamble. Better to bet on his good graces than that of my employers.”

Ivan nods and leaves the issue alone. I finish blending the concealer into my skin with my fingers and, even though it’s not completely invisible, it’s nowhere near as noticeable now.

I breathe a sigh of relief, but it’s short-lived.

One problem down.

A million more to go.

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