Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Five

Irina's POV 

That night, I went to Alexei's room as promised.

He was waiting for me, sitting by the fireplace with a glass of wine.

"Irina," he greeted me. "Right on time."

I stood by the door, my hands clenched at my sides.

"Come here," Alexei ordered.

I walked over slowly. Every step felt like walking to my execution.

Alexei pulled me onto his lap. I stiffened but did not resist.

This was the deal. This was what I had agreed to.

Alexei's hands roamed over my body. 

I closed my eyes.

"Look at me," Alexei commanded.

I opened my eyes and met his gaze....