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Jenny is holding her phone up. “Okay, you ready?”

Volik dips his head toward me. “Would you prefer me to be unclothed for the photo?”

I roll my eyes at him.

He grins.

And Jenny takes the picture.

“One more,” Volik says, straightening so he’s looking at the camera.

I adjust my stance so I’m also standing straight, looking forward.

A small pulse of energy pulls me toward Volik.

I shift, turning slightly into him, reaching out and pressing a hand against his stomach as I brace myself.

Jenny takes the picture.

I glare up at Volik.

He bends down and presses a kiss to my forehead. His lips are warm against my skin, where the flat edges of his fangs feel cool.

And Jenny takes another picture.

Volik pulls back. “The last one is mine. The second one will be for our statement. But the first.” He lifts his gaze to Jenny. “You can sell today.”

Her eyes go wide. “Sell?”

Volik nods. “Da. I am taking Nix home. But sell to the highest bidder. Now. As a thank-you for looking out for my Nix.”

“Wow.” Jenny glances at me, brows up. I shrug. “Okay. Thanks.”

Sliding out of Volik’s hold, I hurry back around the desk and grab my bag.

“Is there anything else you need?” He tilts his head as I walk back toward him. “Other than a bag filled with… cheese.”

Jenny laughs as I sigh. “It’s sandwiches. Not just cheese.”

Volik shrugs. “Okay.”

“I have some clothes in my car.” I trail my eyes over his body again and the way those pants fit his ass perfectly.

Volik takes my bag of cheese out of my hand, then opens the door.

I pause and look back into the office. “Lunch tomorrow?”

Jenny nods. “Definitely. And I’ll text you those other pictures in a minute.”

Chapter 53

Volik

My heart is pounding. Because hers is pounding.

I open the door to the roof, and Nix steps through as she finishes putting her hair in a braid.

“Are you sure…?”