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“I just wanted to remind you that you’re not alone, Roman. You never have to be.”

I turned to her, my throat tight with gratitude and something else—something deeper. “You’re incredible,” I said again, my voice barely above a whisper.

37

KAIRA

My heart swelled as I watched the emotions play across Roman’s face. He looked both vulnerable and awestruck as he stared at the framed photo of his parents. The usually stoic and controlled man I had come to know was stripped bare, raw emotion shining through.

He pulled me into his arms, holding me tight. I melted against him. We gently swayed back and forth to the music. I couldn’t begin to express how relieved I was that he enjoyed the party. I had been stressing out about his reaction. When I heard people were betting he was going to lose his shit and storm out, I came very close to canceling the whole thing.

But seeing the look on his face when he walked in, the pure joy and surprise, made it all worth it. He had clearly been touched by the gesture.

“Thank you for going through so much trouble for me,” he said.

“It wasn’t any trouble. I’m just glad you got to have a good birthday.”

“I’ll admit, it’s been a while since I could say that. It was good. Really good.”

“Well, it’s not over yet,” I said with a flirty smile.

“No?”

“No. I’m going to go upstairs and you’re going to meet me in your room in five minutes.”

He raised an eyebrow. “Oh yeah?”

I gave him a quick kiss. “It’s my turn to give you my gift.”

He chuckled. “I have a feeling it’s going to be the best one yet.”

I left him in the solarium and went upstairs to my room. I was incredibly nervous but also very excited to put on the lingerie I bought with this night in mind. The set was a deep red lace and satin number. It was snug and gave my boobs a nice lift, making my cleavage look amazing. The matching garter belt and thigh-high stockings added an extra touch of seduction. The panties were itty bitty. I grabbed the big red bow and stuck it to my chest. He was going to get to unwrap me.

Dressed and ready and feeling like a true seductress, I walked down the hall and waited for him in his room.

The anticipation built as I waited for Roman. My heart raced with excitement and a touch of nerves. I wanted this night to be perfect, to give him an unforgettable birthday gift.

When the door finally opened, Roman’s expression shifted from curiosity to smoldering desire the moment his eyes landed on me. He slowly closed the door behind him, his gaze roaming hungrily over my lingerie-clad body.

“Kaira,” he breathed, his voice thick with want. “You look… incredible.”

I felt a thrill of triumph at his reaction. Slowly, I stood from the bed and sauntered toward him, the satin and lace caressing my skin with every step.

“Happy birthday, Roman,” I purred, reaching up to trace the line of his jaw. “I have a very special gift for you.”

His hands settled on my hips, pulling me flush against him. “I can’t wait,” he murmured, his lips finding mine in a searing kiss.

The giant bow squished between us. Roman stepped back and reached for it. “Can I?”

“It’s your party.”

He pulled it away, revealing the full scope of the lingerie. Not that there was a lot to see. He licked his lips. “Damn.”

When he reached for me again, I stepped back and shook my head. “Nope. Tonight is about you.”

I began to undress him, taking my time and rubbing my body against his as I slowly removed each article of clothing. His breath grew heavy as I teased him, my fingers trailing along his toned chest and abs. When he was finally stripped down to just his boxers, I pushed him back onto the bed.

He watched me with dark, hungry eyes. I climbed onto the bed, crawling up his body until I was straddling his hips. I ground against him, pulling a deep groan from him. His hands gripped my thighs, his thumbs caressing the satin ribbon that lined the panties. I kissed down his chest, sliding my body lower and down his thighs.