Page 108 of Volik

Volik swallows. “I know.” He presses his hand more firmly against my chest. “I am here.” He leans closer. “I will always be with you, Nixy. Even with distance between us, I will live inside you, here.”

My throat tightens at his words.

This man.

“Okay.” My voice cracks.

I can feel him searching my gaze. Looking for a sign of deception. Or hesitation. But he finds none.

I arch into him as he presses forward, and our mouths meet.

Our bodies are flush, but that weight in my chest tries to pull us even closer.

My arms go around his neck, his circle my back.

My tongue slides against his.

His body vibrates with that glorious purr.

My pulse is still racing. And my core is begging for more. But it all feels… calmer.

It’s nothing like that first time we kissed in the hallway.

That drugged feeling is gone.

The lust. The attraction. The need to be near him. That’s all still there. But the fuzz is gone. I feel this way.

Then I think about the classroom and remember I need to get ready for school.

Sighing, I pull myself away from his kiss.

He lets out a grunt of displeasure.

I can’t help my responding smile. “We can stay at your house tonight. If that’s what you’d like.”

Volik nods. “Da. Please.”

My smile softens.

He’s waited a long time for this.

My smile falters.

I hope I live up to the role.

I shove that thought aside as soon as I have it. I can only be me.

“Alright.” I blow out a breath, focusing on today. “I need to shower.”

“Would you like help?” Volik offers seriously.

I let him see my eye roll.

He grins. “Can I watch anyway?”

“No.” I poke him in the chest. “You need to go find some clothes. You’re not walking around naked under a robe. And you’re not wearing these pants, showing off your dick-print to everyone.”

Volik lifts an eyebrow. “Dick-print?”