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“Fuck,” I say, pulling off Arseny and wiping my mouth. “Quick, get under the bed.”
Chapter 21 - Arseny
Dammit, I was enjoying that.
But I don’t exactly what to be caught with my pants down and Elena sucking me off when her father walks in. I leopard crawl under the bed and keep quiet, feeling a lot more sober than I did trying to break into this place.
I realize now how stupid that was. I could have been caught, and there would be a severe punishment.
Elena unlocks her door and sits on her bed. I can feel her weight shifting on it as she hastily tries to fix herself up.
There’s a knock at the door, and I hear the voice again, “Elena?”
“Yes, Father,” she says. “Come in.”
The door swings open, and I can see suit pants and smart shoes. They walk inside and stop in front of Elena. If he hits her, I’ll get out from under here and fucking kill him.
“Elena, what you said downstairs…”
“I know. I shouldn’t have interrupted an important meeting with my nonsense ideas,” she sighs. She’s clearly used to being put down for her thoughts.
“No, it’s I who should apologize to you. You have good ideas, and maybe if I weren’t stubborn… if I listened more…” He pauses and moves, sitting next to Elena.
“You’ve always wanted a seat at the table, and I’ve never wanted you involved. Family business can get so messy.” He pauses.
“I know what family business involves, Father. I was brought up in this family. I wasn’t a fool who hid away. I embrace what we do. I’m proud of what we do, and if you’d let me, I’d improve what we do.” Elena sounds earnest. She’s been dying for this moment for a long time.
“Maybe we can try to have you come in,” Emery says after a pause. “You can come and sit in on a meeting I’m having tomorrow about the import of the hooch. We’ll take it from there, but Elena, I expect you to be respectful of everyone’s opinion, and I, in turn, will ensure they respect yours.” He stands up, the weight on the bed lifting.
“Yes, Father.” I can hear the smile in her voice. I’m so proud of her.
“I’m glad you’re back safe,” Emery says. “If that Arseny Milov had hurt you.”
“He’s not all bad,” she says quietly. “He did treat me well while I was his captive.”
“I don’t want to hear it. I’ll deal with that imbecile in due course. Are you coming back down to the party?” he asks.
“No. I’m going to turn in early. I’m exhausted from all the excitement.” I hear her yawn, and I smile. I know she will be exhausted when I’m done with her.
Emery leaves and shuts the door. We wait for his footsteps to recede before she locks the door again.
“Get out here, you fool,” she whispers.
“I’m the fool? Who was going down on who?” I whisper as I get out from under her bed.
“My father could have caught us,” she says, helping me to my feet.
I catch her chin in my hand and kiss her deeply. “We were busy.”
“Arseny, jokes aside. My father is looking for his pound of flesh, and I’m worried about what he would do to you,” she says.
I let her go with a sigh and sit down on the edge of her queen-sized bed.
“Elena, I’m not going to act like your father’s going to fall in love with me in an hour, but I’m not going to run from him. I’ve lived this life since the day I was born. I don’t scare easily. Come, sit with me. Just be in the moment…” I take her hand and pull her onto my lap.
She kisses me softly. “My father can be ruthless.”
“I know,” I whisper.
