Total pages in book: 79
Estimated words: 76820 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 384(@200wpm)___ 307(@250wpm)___ 256(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 76820 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 384(@200wpm)___ 307(@250wpm)___ 256(@300wpm)
“You can have some on the private jet.” He winks at me, a playful glint in his eyes.
Hearing we’re flying somewhere, I sit up straight and pull on my safety belt. “Where are we going?”
“You’ll see.”
“And Luna’s coming with?”
“Yes. We’ll be gone two weeks.”
I let out an excited shriek, practically bouncing in the seat. “We’re going to Bali!”
A wide smile spreads over Viktor’s face as he steers the SUV through the gates, with Joseph and his team following behind us.
So much excitement fills my chest, I’m unable to sit still, my smile so wide, I swear if I didn’t have ears, it would wrap right around my head.
“I can’t believe you kept this from me,” I exclaim. “Every time I brought up Bali, you changed the subject. I thought you didn’t want to go.”
“I let you believe I didn’t want to go so I could surprise you,” he chuckles.
“It worked.”
Oh my God. I’m going to one of my dream destinations.
With my dog and the man I love.
Life can’t get any better. I’m so happy, I don’t know what to do with the overwhelming emotion.
Suddenly tears burst from me, and I cover my face.
“What the fuck, baby?” Viktor quickly steers the car to the side of the road. “Why are you crying?”
He pulls me into his arms, peppering my hair with kisses.
“B-because I’m so h-happy,” I sob.
“Oh,” he sighs with relief. Pushing me back, he tilts his head to capture my eyes. “Then you can cry all you want.”
I let out a burst of laughter, but it quickly fades away when Viktor licks a tear from my cheek.
My eyes lock on his. “I can’t believe how much everything has changed.”
“For the better, I hope.” He leans in to steal a kiss, then looks at me again.
“So much better. I’ve never been this happy before. It feels like I’m going to burst.”
With a dark chuckle, he settles into his seat again and steers the SUV back onto the road. “As long as you’re bursting on my tongue, we’re good.”
I playfully swat his shoulder. “Such a dirty talker.”
“You love it,” he teases me, not attempting to hide his arrogance.
“Yeah, I do.”
The flight to Bali takes so freaking long that I’m tired eight hours into it. We spend the time watching movies and stuffing our faces while Luna destroys a toy Viktor brought along for her.
When there are only two hours left, I climb out of bed and shower before changing into the light blue dress Viktor loves so much.
Walking back into the bedroom, Viktor’s eyes drift over me. “I love you in that dress.”
“I know.”
He scoots up until his back is resting against the headboard. “I transferred money to your account. For the next two weeks, I want you to pay for everything.”
“Why?”
“So you’ll get accustomed to spending the money I give you.”
Shaking my head, I let out a chuckle. “Why?”
He moves closer and wraps his arms around me. “Because I want to spoil you, moya Malen'kaya Roza. I know you’re making your own money with the work you do for my mother and Aunt Bella, but I still want to take care of you.”
“How much did you transfer?” I ask, bracing myself for a ridiculous amount.
“Only two-hundred-and-fifty.”
“Oh, that’s much better than the fifty million,” I say.
“Two-hundred-and-fifty million,” he corrects me.
My jaw drops. “Why would you transfer so much?!”
“Because you have to pay the hotel fees, the food, and everything else. A first-class vacation adds up quite fast.”
Jesus.
I blink at Viktor, trying to process that kind of money. Sure, I grew up wealthy, but I never had access to such a large amount.
“What if there’s fraud on my account, and someone steals it?”
Viktor gives me a you-must-be-kidding look. “Then I’ll find the person and kill them.”
Right.
I keep forgetting who he is because, to me, he’s just the man I love.
Climbing off the bed, he pulls me to my feet. “Tell the flight attendant we’re ready for breakfast while I shower.”
“Okay.” I pat my leg for Luna to follow and first feed her and fill up her water bowl. I was worried she would freak out on the plane, but she’s been so good.
Stepping into the lounge cabin, I take a seat and press the button for the flight attendant. When she comes out of the kitchen area with a friendly smile, I say, “Morning. Can you please prepare breakfast and a lot of coffee?”
“Of course, Miss Manno.”
I pat on the seat next to me for Luna to jump up, and rubbing her head, I stare out of the small window. It’s still dark outside, so I can’t see anything.
Viktor takes the seat across from me, then pulls out his phone.
I stare at him as he types something, taking in his attractive features.
The man has pushed my boundaries and taught me so many things. With the training, I’m actually able to flip someone twice my size. Viktor was so proud the first time I slammed him down on the sparring mat.