BELLA’S POV
I wake up slowly, my body deliciously sore and heavy with satisfaction. The afternoon light has softened into early evening gold, painting the bedroom in warm hues. Viktor’s side of the bed is empty, the sheets still warm where he lay. I stretch languidly, feeling the deep ache between my thighs, the tender sting on my ass from his spanks, and the faint marks on my neck and breasts. Every inch of me remembers how thoroughly he claimed me.
A slow, wicked smile curves my lips. His c**k has made me insatiable, and right now, I want more.
I slip out of bed, completely naked, and pad toward the luxurious en-suite bathroom. The marble is cool under my feet. I turn on the shower, letting the steam fill the room with the scent of eucalyptus and jasmine. Hot water cascades over my sk
