The Russian Billionaire’s Secret(9)

Ashley was in awe. Alexei’s home was stupendous. It was a gated estate with gardens and a pool. For such a nice place, he didn’t actually stay there a ton. He spent most of his time on the road while a staff employed by his father kept things up. It was sort of nice to just crash on the coach with Alexei and watch television.

Ashley didn’t fall asleep during the movie this time. “Do you mind if I stay here tonight?” she asked as the credits rolled. “I’m still a little shaken.

“I have plenty of guest rooms,” Alexei offered, though he was rather hoping Ashley had a different kind of sleep over in mind.

She did, it seemed. “Why don’t you take me on a tour then?” Ashley suggested with a sly smile. She leaned forward and pressed a kiss to Alexei’s cheek. He turned his head, and she kissed him on the mouth.

Alexei couldn’t help but smile. He kissed her back. Before things could get too hot and heavy, he stood. Taking her by the hand, he led her up the stairs and to his bedroom. He had assumed that’s what she wanted out of a “tour”. Why beat around the bush?

Ashley didn’t seem to mind. She unbuttoned her blouse and headed straight for the bed, discarding garments as she went. She had a gorgeous body. With her dark skin and soft curves, she could have been a pin up girl straight out of a different era. She was in nothing but her panties by the time she flopped down on his bed.

Alexei shed his own clothes as he closed the space between them. He was a good looking guy and knew it. Women were always telling him as much. He worked out religiously and had a collection of scars from brawling that most people found rugged and appealing.

Ashley was no exception. Her gaze softened as it roamed over him, drinking him in.

“This is one heck of a first date,” said Ashley, crawling backward until she was pressed against the headboard. “Do you do this with all the ladies?”

“Usually,” Alexei admitted, which provoked a glare from Ashley. “Do you?”

“I’m not usually a first date kind of girl,” she said. “But after all that’s happened… I feel like I’ve earned this.”

“There’s no shame in rewarding yourself.” Alexei took Ashley’s knees and pulled them over his own shoulders.

Ashley gave a shriek of delight that turned to a moan as he removed her panties and began exploring her with his tongue. Alexei’s hands followed the shape of her thighs as he probed deeply.

Ashley arched her back, moving her hips against his mouth. She gasped. Alexei felt her legs tighten around him. If she had spent any nights with Douglas, clearly he had left much to be desired in this department.

Alexei licked her a while longer before letting her go. Ashley objected at first, but then saw what he was reaching for. She helped him with the condom. She fumbled a bit, over eager. They both got it on. Alexei wasted no time after that. He pushed himself inside her.

Ashley gave another moan. She laid back on the bed and hooked her legs around him again. Her hands found Alexei’s and guided them to her breasts. He squeezed them as he thrust, taking his time.

Usually, when Alexei had sex, it was a fast, often drunken, affair. He took this slow. He found a steady rhythm and kept it, listening to her shallow breathing and occasional gasp. It was hypnotic. It could have been minutes or hours until neither of them could take it anymore.

Ashley came before Alexei did. He finished and dropped to the mattress beside her, breathless and covered in a sheen of sweat.

Neither of them said anything, but the shared sentiment was clear enough. As far as first dates went, this had been a pretty good one.

Epilogue


Ashley never did develop the skills of a criminal mastermind. She did, however, have an excellent mind for numbers. She quickly proved herself to be invaluable to Alexei. The girl was a genius when it came to moving money around. That might have been why Alexei’s father was pleased when he announced his intention of proposing to her.

He made plans to take her out to the restaurant they had first gotten taken out from after arriving in Russia. He tried to make it sound like a casual date night. Maybe he did too good of a job at this. When Ashley showed up for the date, it was with Tiffany and Heather in tow.

They had never gone back to the US. Alexei had made sure they had a place to live and set them up with desk jobs at one of the businesses his father owned. The language barrier had prompted them to bond with Ashley. It was an odd friendship, but Alexei didn’t much mind it… Though he would really rather they weren’t here for his proposal.

Tiffany and Heather never stopped talking amongst themselves the whole time. Even so, Alexei decided to go through with it. When dessert came, he got down on one knee.

Ashley shrieked, a hand flying over her mouth.

“Oh my God,” Tiffany said before Ashley could answer. “This is perfect!”

“Shh,” hissed Heather.

Alexei tried to ignore them, but the seconds ticked past and Ashley still hadn’t answered.

“I know we have a pretty good business relationship. And I know I have a history of keeping relationships casual, but if you’ll just give me a chance-”

Ashley shook her head, causing Alexei’s heart to drop momentarily. “No. I mean- It’s not that… It’s just. Alexei, I’m pregnant. I was going to tell you tonight. The girls came along for moral support, I…”