“You don’t think we’re moving too fast liking each other?”
“No. We're moving t-too fast with sex.”
“Holy shit,” I murmured. At the surprise on his face from me cursing, I started laughing. I held up my hand. “I’m sorry. It’s just this is so wild.”
“It is?”
Nodding, I replied, “Never would I have pinned you for a traditionalist.”
“I’m usually not.”
“Then why with me?”
“B-Because even the b-best sex can ruin an early relationship. The last t-thing I want t-to d-do is ruin what we have.”
“Breathe, Maksim. Relax your jaw,” I instructed softly.
Instead of arguing with me about correcting his speech, he did take a breath. His jaw that had been so clenched with emotion, eased slightly. “I want to try d-dating you before I fuck you.”
“Wow,” I murmured.
He gave me the sexiest crooked grin. “We’re already in the hole when it comes t-to how we started out t-together.”
“Because one of your men kidnapped me?” I teasingly asked.
“Exactly.”
As I stared into his intense gaze, I couldn’t help shaking my head. “If there ever was a time when I wished you wouldn’t be noble, it’s now.”
“So d-do I.”
“All right. We’ll give it a go.”
Maksim’s dark eyes lit up. “Really?”
“Absolutely.”
A genuine smile lit up his face. “I’d love to kiss you, b-but I know I’d take it too far right now.”
“Me too.”
“So, you probably should show me t-to the guest room.”
At that moment, the last thing I wanted was to be separated from him. Even though I thought I needed hot sex from him, deep down I just wanted him near me. “Are you tired?”
“Not really.”
“Me either. Why don’t we just watch some TV for awhile?”
Hesitation flashed in his eyes. “Are you sure that’s a g-good idea?”
“I can sit on the couch, and you can be in the chair.”
He laughed. “I t-think that’s a great idea.”
“Good. We can go to the den since they’re cleaning up the living room.
Offering me his hand, Maksim said, “Show me the way.”
