Page 30 of Bratva Beast

I laugh. “Oh, that will go over well with Papa.”

“Prick.” He kisses my nose. “I’ll go change.” He strides to our bedroom as Mrs. Belova walks into the sitting room with a food tray.

“You need to eat something. Those events have awful food.”

I take the large napkin from her hand and drape it across my chest before I devour the fruit and cheese on the plate.

CYNRIC

The waitstaff removes the entrée dishes as the atmosphere of the room changes. There is someone staring at me or Isabella. When we arrived an hour ago, the room stopped when we walked in. Men stared at Isabella wanting to take her from me, and women snarled knowing they couldn’t compete. Isabella being Isabella was oblivious to the room. I squeeze her hand.

“What?”

I shake my head. “Nothing.”

“I know better. What is it?”

“People have been staring at you all night. You’re the most beautiful woman here.” She blushes. I can imagine the blush darkening her pink nipples, and my cock hardens.

A voice echoes around the room as the fundraising director speaks. “We’d like to thank all of you in attendance. You’ve all been eyeing the raffle prizes in the smaller ballroom. I hope you all take a moment to peruse the options and bid on something special. A great opportunity to support the boys and girls in our community and win a wonderful prize.”

I lean in to whisper in Isabella’s ear. “Do you want to go see the prizes?”

“Sure. I don’t really need anything, though.”

“Eh. Let’s go see.”

I stand and help her out of her seat with her hand in mine. “I need to send Magdalena a thank you note.”

She smirks as she looks up at me. “And why is that?”

“This dress is luscious on you.”

She laughs. “Luscious? That’s a top-shelf word. You’re assuming she picked this out?”

My brow raises. “Didn’t she?”

She snickers as we walk into the other room. “She did. I wanted the simple black dress.”

“Oh no. This is the dress. I can’t wait to peel this little number right off your body before I remind you who you belong to.”

“Cave man.”

“You have no idea. All these men staring at you is driving me crazy. You’re mine.”

Her head pivots, and she offers a small gasp. “I don’t want to be the center of attention.”

“That ship has sailed. You are too beautiful to ignore. My Isabella. You better get used to it. You can have your career and the life you want, as long as I’m the boss and you remain safe.”

She looks up at me with a snarl. “I’m a grown woman, I don’t need a boss.” Her eyebrow lifts. “Except in the bedroom.”

My cock has a zipper indentation along the front. I want nothing more than to walk her out the door and get into the SUV and fuck her on the bench seat. I’m aware someone will tell my father we bailed early, so I set aside my lust. We’re walking through the second set of tables with various items available for bids when a voice calls my name.

“Cynric? I’m surprised to see you.” Jose Aguilar stares at my neck and then makes eye contact. “I heard you were staying in your penthouse.”

Isabella tightens her grip on my hand. The little waif is offering support. I appreciate her intentions, but he can’t say anything to me that matters.

“Aguilar. I’m surprised to see you at a fundraiser for the benefit of children.”

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