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Chapter Thirteen - Heated Emotions

I wake up in the middle of the night with my heart racing because of the nightmare I just had. Sighing in relief when I'm greeted by familiar surroundings I place a hand over my chest and will myself to calm down. I sit up in bed after a few moments before deciding to go get a glass of water.

Hopping out of bed I put my slippers on before leaving the room. The hallway light is off which makes me frown since Roman always leaves it on after coming home. I wonder if he's still out as I walk past the sitting room and into the kitchen. As I'm sipping I walk back out only to freeze when I spot him sleeping on the couch.

Leaning over to get a better look I smile softly when I see him cuddling a cushion to his chest. I spot a blanket on the armchair nearby and set down my glass before opening it up and draping it over him. But I haven't even fully covered his legs when I'm pulled underneath him in a flash with his fist raised to hit me. His other hand is choking me and making me regret caring if he was cold or not.

"Roman!" I half shriek, half croak as I push against his chest.

He pauses before jumping off me as if I'm on fire. "What the fuck Elena?!"

"I thought you were cold!" I cough as I rub my slightly sore neck.

"Why didn't you wake me up!"

"Why on earth would I do that?!" I sputter incredulously.

"Because then I wouldn't mistake you for an intruder and hurt you!" He snaps with a face palm.

"Then why are you keeping me in this place that's not so safe after all?!" I argue as I take a sip from the glass of water he hands to me.

"It is safe and because you have a fucking death wish so this is the only way you won't get yourself killed!" He crosses his arms with a glare.

We glare at each other silently before I huff and take another sip of water. "I'm still waiting on an apology for almost killing me."

"I'm sorry...for almost doing myself a favor."

"Rome!"

He snickers quietly before shutting up when I throw a cushion at his face. He takes a seat beside me again and we lapse into silence before a question pops into my mind. I put down the glass and turn to him only to see him drifting off to sleep again.

"Why aren't you in bed?" I frown thoughtfully.

"You're in my bed –"

"Please don't tell me you've been sleeping on this uncomfortable couch ever since I got here!" I come to the startling realization with wide eyes. He shrugs with a nod of confirmation and I groan in exasperation. "Rome! We've shared a bed before! It's not like I'll kick you out!"

"Well I'm the one forcefully keeping you here so I thought you'd be more comfortable having the bed to yourself." He explains and I shake my head at him.

"Just get into bed..." I cover a yawn with my hand. "But I get the right side."

"Wha – but that's my side." His brows furrow deeply.

"I would be more comfortable sleeping on the right side. Besides, isn't that what you want? For me to be comfortable...since you know...you're the one keeping me hostage here?" I blink at him innocently but am cackling evilly on the inside when he scowls.

"Fine!" He grumbles before standing and making his way into the bedroom.

"Fine!" I repeat with a teasing lilt as I follow behind.

"Good!"

"Great!" I grin like a madwoman as I close the door behind me.

"Shut up!" He orders which makes my jaw drop in mock anger.

"You first!"

"God, you're so fucking annoying!" He seethes before turning around in the blink of an eye and pressing his lips to mine.

A small yet muffled squeak of surprise escapes me and my eyes widen before they close. I melt into his warm embrace and wrap my arms around his neck. His lips are soft as they coax mine gently before I feel his tongue swipe across my bottom lip. An involuntary shiver escapes me to which he tightens his hold on me in response. I let him in and he guides the kiss with lust and passion coursing ecstatically through my veins.

He breaks the kiss only to grab me and hoist me up onto his waist. My eyes widen and I pant harshly before they flutter shut again when he peppers hot, open-mouthed kisses from my jaw to my neck. An involuntary soft moan echoes in the air just as Roman lays me down on the bed. Not even a full second passes before he's hovering above my body and connecting his lips with mine again.

My hands wander aimlessly across his body, savoring the hard planes and dips. I feel him tense when I slip them under his shirt but then he relaxes as I caress his warm skin. His hand cups my cheek as he deepens the kiss and I find my toes curling in response.

"Rome..." I sigh when he pulls away.

"You get on my every last nerve, Lena." He murmurs gently as he nuzzles his nose against my cheek.

"Judging by your reaction I guess that's a good thing." I chuckle breathlessly and my heart skips a beat at the nickname.

He laughs at that before pressing a feather-light kiss to my cheek and meeting my eyes. "Do you want me to stop?"

"Do you?"

"No." He pecks my lips as if unable to resist.

I hesitate for a moment and a slow smile blooms across my lips before I shake my head. "Don't stop."

"Have you ever –"

"Yeah but it's been a year." I reply breathlessly as his hands wander across my body. "You?"

"Not since college."

"Whoa, are you sure you've still got it Rome? I mean, your college years were way back –"

"Shut up." He grins handsomely before peppering kisses on every inch of bare skin he can find as he makes his way down.

I tense up and bite my lip hard when his hands push my top up and rub circles into my skin near my waistband. I'm not nervous, as this isn't the first time I've had sex, but Roman's touch just makes me tremble and feel like I'm on fire. Now that is something I've never felt before.

Eventually he tugs my pajama shorts down before taking off his shirt. My eyes widen when I see his bandages and remember that he was shot a few days ago.

"Maybe we should –"

"Do you really think I'm going to stop when you've got me this hard?" He deadpans after taking off his boxers and gesturing to his member.

"I heard that a cold shower helps?" I suggest with a cheeky smile as he puts on a condom.

"But I've got bandages on Lena. I might need your help." He whispers teasingly into my ear as he hovers close. "Unless you're willing to continue this in the shower?"

"But I-I don't want to hurt – oh!" He takes off the rest of my clothes.

"You won't hurt me, my little troublemaker." He murmurs huskily as he nips and sucks all over my exposed skin. "Do you want me inside you?"

"Yes..." I gasp when he doesn't waste any more time before entering me. "Oh fuck! Roman!"

I lock my legs around his waist as my nails dig into his back. My back arches and I find myself seeing stars. I lose myself in the feeling as our curses and sounds of pleasure echo in the otherwise quiet room. The knot in my tummy tightens and he intertwines our hands before pinning them over my head.

He groans huskily before his lips come crashing down on mine as he increases his pace. I let him in as he deepens the kiss. I'm unable to stop myself from crying out when he bites my bottom lip harshly. He soothes the sting before my hips jerk and I scream his name as I become undone.

He follows right after with his own release before peppering hot, open-mouthed kisses down my neck. I hum softly as I tangle my fingers into his hair while closing my eyes. He pulls out of me soon to remove his condom and I suddenly feel empty.

He seems to catch on and chuckles huskily before pressing a firm kiss to my forehead. "Soon, baby. I'm not done with you yet."

"I knew you couldn't resist me."

His loud laughter fills the room and I open my eyes to smile at the rich, comforting sound. His emerald eyes crinkle at the corners as he gazes down at me with tenderness before pecking my lips softly. He nuzzles his nose into the crook of my neck before tucking me into his side. I wrap my arm around his waist with a content sigh before closing my eyes again.

"Rest. You'll need the energy for our next round."

I chuckle sleepily before cuddling closer to him. We both end up drifting off to sleep quickly before he wakes me up two hours later. If we had neighbors we surely would've woken them up with how loudly I screamed his name throughout the night.

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