Tell me if I'm causing you pain," Nikolai whispered, his voice laced with concern as his fingertips hovered over her skin.
Alex shook her head, her eyes darkening with desire.
"You're not hurting me. God, Nikolai... it feels incredible to finally have your hands on me like this." Her voice trembled slightly, revealing the depth of emotion beneath her words.
The water continued to cascade around them, creating a private world of steam and sensation.
Alex studied his face—the tension in his jaw, the careful restraint in his eyes. She needed him to understand what she wanted.
"Nikolai?" she whispered hesitantly.
His eyes locked with hers. "What is it?"
She swallowed hard, gathering her courage. "I've been thinking about this—about us—for so long. Tonight, I want... I want everything wi
