Chapter 144: Bonus Chapter (Nikolai)

Nikolai

Lydia's heels clicked across the hardwood floor of my office as I typed away on my laptop. Last night, I was away from her on business and she let me know she was pissed. Hence, why I've been hiding inside my office all morning. Giovanni and Luka have been laughing ever since I got the call from her. My wife is well known for her short temper. A hiss escaped my lips when Lydia slammed the screen down on my fingers. "Fucking hell!"

"Did that hurt, Nik?" She teased.

"Woman..."

"Be quiet and let me talk. You didn't come to bed last night, which makes me worry about you."

"I was..."

She holds her hand up to silence me. "I wasn't finished talking, dear. You've been working more than usual, which leads me to believe danger lurks."

I averted my gaze.

She was right.

There is a new enemy.

Lydia slammed her hands down on the desk and leaned forward. "I think it's time you tak some time off and let Luka deal with business. You need to unwind, darling."

I tugged at the collar of my button-up shirt and swallowed hard. My little temptress was trying to lure me in. Teasing. Making it hard to look away from her curvacious body. The silk dress did nothing but turn me on. Lydia stepped around the desk and stood behind me. She placed both hands on my shoulders and squeezed. My head fell back against her as she massaged my shoulders. She worked her way to my neck and threaded her fingers through my hair. A soft groan escaped my lips as she made her way down to my shoulders.

"Kitten, what are you doing?"

"What do you think I'm doing, Nik? I'm attempting to make my husband relax, since you won't take time off. I thought that much was obvious."

"It seems like you like teasing your husband, kitten. Maybe I should show you what happens when you dangle fresh meat in front of a hungry beast." I turned my head and smirked.

"Hmm, maybe you should just sit back and enjoy this. Maybe we should go away for the weekend. How does that sound? Me. Naked. In the hot tub with my..."

I twisted around in the chair and yanked her down onto my lap. A knowing smile spread across her red lips as I cupped her cheek possessively. "We don't have to go anywhere to do that. We have a hot tub in the bedroom. And as for you naked, I could rip this pretty number off this body and bend you over the desk like old times."

"Nik..."

"I'm sorry that I've been neglecting you as a husband. You know what it's like being the boss. I can't allow anyone to cross me. Everything I do is for your protection, kitten."

I'd been having my men trail the rogue cop for weeks. He wasn't Mafia. At least, I didn't think so. Just a nosy fucker trying to ruin me. But... that's nothing new.

Lydia kissed me as she began to unbutton my shirt. I couldn't resist the temptation when it came to her. She was fire. I was ice. Together, we exploded with passion. At first, she was an obsession I couldn't stop thinking about. I stalked her. Made sure she stayed safe. Then, the unthinkable happened. I got my first taste of her. After that, I couldn't let her go. I fell hard for my sister's best friend. As did my second-in-command with my sister.

"Fuck me, Nik."

So, I gave my kitten what she wanted. I bent her over my new desk and gave it to her real good. I slammed into her without warning and took her over and over. Her cries of pleasure pushed me over the edge as she came hard. We probably woke everyone up but could care less. All that mattered was her. Me. Us. Making up with her is the sweetest thing. Maybe this would get her suggestion to go away for a while out of her pretty head.

"So?" She whispered breathlessly.

"So what?" I teased.

"Are you going to take some time off?"

"Ok, you win. I'll book the flight this afternoon."

I could never say no to my Queen.

Not now.

Not after all the hell she's been through.

The next morning, Luka met me in the office. He slid an envelope with two tickets inside across the desk. "She's right, you should take an extended vacation with your wife. I can handle things while your gone."

"But..."

"Don't worry, boss. Everything will be fine. You just relax with Lydia."

"But Anna..."

"Will also be fine, she's got me to protect her. Now, go before your wife sends out a search party."

I tucked the envelope into my suit jacket pocket and stepped out of the room. Lydia was already waiting for me at the front door. Vladimir picked up our bags and took them to the car. I still wasn't sure about this. As if Lydia could read my mind, she took me by the hand and led me outside. I glanced back at the estate and sighed. When we got to the car, Lydia cupped the side of my face and kissed me gently. "Relax, it's going to be just fine. Trust me, Nik."

A few hours later, we arrive at our destination. The resort is beautiful. Lydia stops me before I get out of the car and holds out her hand. I take her by the wrist and kiss her palm. She pulls away and shakes her head. "Give me your phone."

"Lydia, I don't think that's a good idea. Luka might..."

"This is a vacation. That means no phones while we're relaxing."

Lydia reaches into my jacket and retrieves my phone. She switches it to Do Not Disturb mode and smiles as she tucks it into her purse. "There, all better. Now, let's go check into our room and have some drinks. Tonight is going to be very special, Nik."

"Yeah?"

"Yes, I bought a very special outfit for a very special occasion."

A smile tugs at the side of my mouth. "And what's the special occasion, kitten?"

Lydia giggles and playfully slaps my chest. "You didn't think I'd forget my husband's birthday, did you? This trip is all about you, darling. Happy birthday, baby."

Lydia still amazes me every day.

"I love you, kitten." I murmur as she kisses my cheek.

"And I love you too, darling. Now, about those drinks."

"Actually, I have a better idea. Let's have a bottle of the finest whiskey delivered to our room and you go change into that sexy number you told me about. Daddy's ready to relax with his kitten."

"Mmm Daddy, I like the sound of that."