[ANASTASIA] His words stun me for a moment, but I can’t ignore the way they turn me hornier. My breath comes out fast and fast and fast, and there’s nothing I can do but bite my lip so hard that blood threatens to ooze. I just want this tug in my stomach to rest, for him to fill me until I don’t know what f*****g air is anymore. Ivan pulls away, eyes blazing, body hard as stone. His expression changes once more, softening as he studies my face, dark brows pulled together as if he wants to say something but doesn’t know how to begin. I tilt my head and try to free my hands. “I want to touch you, Ivan. Let me touch you.” But he doesn’t relent. Doesn’t listen. “All in due time, malysh. All in due time.” He then yanks at his tie and wraps it around my wrists, making sure I can’t use my

