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Ivy felt the warmth under her fingertips where they are gently placed on Nikolai's chest. And she cannot ignore his hands that are carrying her. Her head is tucked under his chin and she could feel him everywhere at once. The breath she is taking is intoxicated with his woodsy scent, which is different from all the other expensive perfumes and deo's she smelled before. She is surrounded by him all over. His gait is steady and confident, even though he is carrying her. Something stirred in her stomach. His touch and this felt different from everything she has ever experienced before.

Even with Jason, there is a comforting warmth mingled with familiarity. But with Nikolai, it's different. He managed to unlock his car door and gently tucked her inside. This is so unlike the man who kidnapped her a few days ago. He is being gentle. What she noticed is that, he is not looking anywhere near her exposed thighs. Stella tore her dress in such a way that most of her thighs are exposed to his e