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I glare at them until they turn away and go back to sipping champagne from crystal flutes. “It’s fine.”
“Hazel, there are very wealthy and influential people here. Do you really want to be a snob about it?”
“You say that like I can’t afford nice things.” I arch an eyebrow as we continue to weave through the crowd. “If you want to impress me, you’re going to have to try harder than a glittery crime-hub party.”
Nik chuckles, his fingers flexing against my back. “Trust me, I have impressed you already.”
“It’s cute that you think so.”
Mouthing off to him is probably a bad idea. Especially in a room filled with important people. I can’t bring myself to care though. A nauseous feeling courses through my body. Trying to get under Nik’s skin is the only thing that makes me feel better.
Nik crowds me against one of the massive pillars that circle the room. Though he doesn’t cage me in, the heat of his body radiates between us. Desire rushes through my body as the memory of his frame over mine plays in my mind.
How the hell am I ever going to arrest him when I can’t think straight around him?
“Don’t be snarky. You want to play games; we can play games.” His voice is throaty as he looms over me. “You haven’t been around long enough to learn all the tricks.”
I lean in slightly, giving him a flirty smile. “Are you calling yourself old, Nikita?”
He lets out a low growl before pushing away from me. “Brat.”
“You didn’t think I was like the other flings, did you? Your money and your power don’t dazzle me.”
He presses a hand against my back again. “And yet my cock does. Now, hurry up, we have people to meet, and this is not the right time, I’ll have fun with you later.”
“And what makes you think that I want to have fun with you?”
He gives me a flat look as he walks towards a man with dark, slicked-back hair. His blue suit is tailored to his broad shoulders and well-toned body. When he turns around, I feel like his bright blue eyes are piercing me.
“Sergey, this is Hazel.” Nik introduces us. “And this is my cousin, Sergey Orlov. My older brother, Ivan, is still abroad but I’m sure that he would be thrilled to meet you too.” Nik gives me a gentle nudge forward.
My eyes narrow and I let out a sarcastic laugh. “I have a friend who married Ivan. You might know Sophia.”
Realization dawns on Nik’s face. “You were at their wedding.”
Sergey looks between the two of us and claps his hand on Nik’s shoulder. “You brought a date, and you didn’t remember who she was? You are in fine form tonight, cousin.”
Smiling, I stretch out my hand. Sergey takes it and kisses it on the back, ignoring the glare Nik sends his way. The smile stays on my face until a third man wanders over, his hands tucked in the pockets of his black suit.
Yuri stops in front of me, his face turning red. “What the hell is the cop bitch doing here?”
“Cop bitch?” My tone is mocking as I take a step towards him. “Maybe you would have realized what was going on if you were capable of thinking with something other than your microscopic penis.”
Sergey cackles and looks at Yuri. “You have a microscopic penis? Unfortunate.”
Yuri’s upper lip curls as he steps closer to me. “You fucking bitch. First, you ride my cock to get me arrested and then you stand here, and fucking insult me?”
“If I rode your cock, I would be dead from some nasty disease by now.” I pretend to gag as Yuri’s hands ball into fists.
Nik looks back and forth between the two of us, his jaw clenching. Although he says nothing, he is about to explode.
I don’t need him to fight my battles for me.
I can handle an asshole like Yuri.
Yuri raises his hand. “Disrespectful little—”
Nik lunges towards Yuri before he can finish his sentence. He stops short, looming over him. “Watch your fucking mouth. You may be out on bail, but that does not mean that you are a free man. Touch her and I will kill you.”
