Page 74 of Forbidden Bratva Virgin

Shaking my head, I lifted my glass to my lips. “Firstly, I’m not going anywhere without Hazel. Secondly, this is my vacation. Right here, celebrating my life, drinking, and not having to bury anyone today. And too much sun makes me itch.”

“Of course it does.” He flicked a coin high and caught it without looking. “Maybe I should book one, then. Go somewhere nice. Take a break from”—he waved his hand vaguely—“business.”

I eyed him. Damien never spoke without purpose. He planted seeds, let them grow in the dark. “What are you working on?”

His smirk widened, but he didn’t answer right away. Instead, he leaned forward, whispering into my ears. “Nothing you need to worry about yet. But when I tell you, you’ll want in.”

Sometimes, my brother played long games. Dangerous ones. I had a feeling that whatever this was, it wasn’t going to be some petty hustle.

“Just don’t make me clean up after you.”

Damien grinned and started walking away. “Wouldn’t dream of it.”

Liar.

“Hey.”

I whisked around to find my woman perched on my arm, beaming up at me with the most beautiful eyes and smile. Every moment I spent with her reminded me that she was just perfect—too good for me.

I lowered my face to kiss her on the cheek. “Is she done terrorizing you yet?”

Hazel’s eyes went wide. “Miron, don’t say things like that. She’s still my boss.”

“I heard that.” Amelia walked up to us, eyeing me without malice. “Take care of this one, Hazel. He’s a serious piece of work.”

“Oh, I know. My Level One, Code Red Client,” she smiled up at me, then quickly sobered up. “And thank you again, Amelia, for believing in me and not firing me.”

“You’re one of my best at Prima Care, Hazel; I wouldn’t dream of it.” With that said, my cousin walked away, leaving me alone with a beaming Hazel.

“So, what did she tell you?”

She shrugged, adjusting the sleeve of her gown on one hand. “Nothing I don’t already know. I told you I went against every code of conduct there was. What I did was terribly wrong.” Her lips were saying one thing, but her eyes were saying something else. “So wrong, but so terribly right.”

She pushed herself onto her tiptoes, and I kissed the corner of her mouth. She shuddered, her eyes hooded and lust-filled.

“The feeling’s mutual.”

“Can you do that again, please? The tiny kiss?”

Grinning, I swooped in, but instead of landing at the corner of her mouth, she twisted her head so our lips met on time.

Eyes fluttering shut, I groaned into her mouth, completely shutting out anyone who thought to pry. Her fingers slid into my hair, and I kept her planted, firmly gripping her waist and pulling her closer. She kissed me slowly and tenderly, cupping my cheeks with so much love that my heart could burst.

I could stay like this for a long, long time in this woman’s arms, and I could take her right here, if there weren’t so many people.

“You’re horny, aren’t you?” I smiled against her mouth, slowly pulling away.

“With you, I always am. After tonight’s party, I have a surprise waiting for you at home. In the bedroom.”

“You do realize you’re not so subtle.”

“I’ve never really been a good flirt.” She shrugged again, eyes glinting mischievously. “And back to the topic of my job, Amelia wasn’t happy that I wasn’t bold enough to talk to her aboutus.But she did pardon me. My case won’t get to the board.”

I frowned slightly. “You honestly think I’d have let her do that?”

“It’s not about what you would have dictated, Miron. There are consequences for every action, and I would have had to face mine.”

“Sure, while I fold my arms and watch you get your license revoked. You do know getting a job is the least of your worries when you have me.” I kissed her nose, feeling a warmth spread through my chest when she blushed. “If Amelia fired you, in thirty minutes, you’d have received a call for an interview somewhere else.”

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