All Chapters of Viktor Blacktop Bride : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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The Patio

Aria POVIvan dropped Aurora off at the mansion before heading out for work, the sleek black Lamborghini disappearing down the long driveway moments later and I stood in the doorway watching until the car vanished beyond the gates, the warm breeze lifting the hem of my dress slightly.It was only the second time Aurora had come over since I’d moved to New York nearly a month ago, though we texted often. Somehow, she had become the closest thing I had to a real friend in this strange city filled with dangerous men and locked doors.Aurora turned toward me with a bright smile, adjusting the strap of her bag over her shoulder. She wore faded denim shorts and a fitted tank top, completely comfortable in the scorching weather already settling over the estate.“Your dress is gorgeous,” she said warmly before wrapping her arms around me in a quick hug.I smiled softly, glancing down at the pale green maxi dress flowing around my ankles even after weeks in the Kozlov mansion, I still couldn’

Red Dress

Aria POVThe entire afternoon passed in a haze of nerves and no matter how many times I tried to lose myself in music, my thoughts kept circling back to Aurora words until even the piano seemed to betray me.My fingers slipped over the keys again and again, ruining melodies I had played flawlessly before. I kept restarting the same piece, only to stop halfway through but what exactly was I doing?For weeks, I had hidden behind caution and fear, convincing myself that distance from Viktor was safer but somewhere between quiet conversations, shared dinners, gun lessons, and the strange gentleness he showed only me, something inside me had begun to shift and that terrified me more than anything.The soft sound of footsteps pulled me from my thoughts and I looked up.Viktor stood near the piano, dressed entirely in black as always. Black shirt stretched over broad shoulders, dark trousers hanging perfectly on his tall frame and sleeves rolled just enough to reveal the edge of his tattoos

First Dinner Date

Aria POVTrying on the second and third dresses only made things worse and I honestly couldn’t tell anymore.The first red dress had already left me feeling exposed in a way I wasn’t used to, but the next two somehow managed to strip away even more of the invisible armor I had spent years building around myself.One gown swept all the way to the floor with a daring slit that climbed scandalously high along my thigh.Every step revealed smooth skin and made me aware of Viktor’s eyes following the movement. The other dress had an elegant neckline in the front, but when I turned around and saw how low the back dipped, I nearly marched straight back into the changing room and the worst part was the way Viktor looked at me in every single one.Each lingering glance sent tiny shivers dancing beneath my skin until even breathing felt strange and In the end, Viktor bought all three dresses.By the time we left the boutique carrying multiple expensive bags, I couldn’t stop laughing softly in

Wine Wonder

Aria POVMost boss kept their sons close and that was how it had always worked in families like ours.Boys were raised beside their fathers, taught how to rule and loyalty before they were even old enough to drive. That was why Viktor’s story never made sense to me but why send your sons away?Why separate brothers so young from everything they knew?The second Mr Kozlov was mentioned, the atmosphere around Viktor changed completely.Before, he had looked relaxed in his own cold, controlled way, lounging back in his chair with one hand around his wineglass but now his shoulders stiffened subtly beneath the black fabric of his shirt, and something dark settled behind his gray eyes.“Our father didn’t want Alexei and me near him anymore,” Viktor said calmly.“And by then, he already knew he didn’t need to prepare us to become Blacktop.”A chill crawled slowly down my spine.“But you were children,” I whispered.“You were only young… and Tristan, Sergei were also barely kids.”Viktor s

Physical Explore

Aria POVThe soft rustle beside me pulled me from sleep before the sunlight fully reached the room.My eyes fluttered open slowly, still heavy with exhaustion, and I immediately realized I had somehow ended up curled against Viktor again during the night.Just like every night lately, my head rested against the crook of his neck while one of his strong arms remained wrapped around my waist possessively.My legs were tangled with his, my knee pressed against his side beneath the sheets and heat surrounded me and that had somehow become comforting instead of terrifying.The nightmares hadn’t touched me again, Viktor stirred slightly beneath me and guilt immediately crept in.“Sorry,” I whispered automatically, just like I did every morning now.Carefully, I pushed myself upright, freeing his arm from where I had practically imprisoned it all night.I couldn’t imagine the position had been comfortable for him, but he had never once complained or moved me away.Viktor opened his eyes ful

Saying It Out

Aria POV “Did I give you reason to be scared?”I looked back up at his attentive face. “No, but I’m scared because you want me, and because I want you, but I don’t know if I can do it.”“We can set limits, and we can go step by step.”He paused, his expression becoming contemplative.“If my physical strength unsettles you, we could try to have me restrained. I don’t mind.”My mouth opened in shock. “You mean have you tied up?” Images of Viktor with silk ties bound to the headboard entered my mind and almost had me laughing out loud. It seemed impossible that a man like him would suggest something like that.He nodded. “That way you’d be free to explore without having to fear me.”“But then I would have to lead.”“Isn’t that what you’d prefer, given your past experiences? I have no trouble being dominant, but I doubt you’d react well to it.”I wasn’t sure what to do and it seemed like the perfect solution, but it still terrified me, only now for a different reason.“Have you ever reac

What I want

Aria's POVThere was a spark of curiosity in Viktor's gray eyes and for anyone else, it might have gone unnoticed.Weeks ago, I would have missed it too but little by little, I had learned to understand him.Viktor rarely revealed what he was thinking through words or expressions, yet there were tiny shifts in his gaze that spoke volumes if you paid attention.At that moment, I realized he was studying me like I had become another puzzle he was trying to solve but I refused to retreat.My pulse was racing, but I held my ground as he stepped closer.The distance between us shrank until I could feel the warmth radiating from his body. He still wasn't touching me, yet his presence surrounded me completely and every instinct screamed at me to back away, but another part of me refused.I was tired of running. "Eventually," I admitted quietly. "But not now."I wanted a future where I wasn't afraid and a marriage that felt real. I wanted him but wanting something and being capable of reachin

Explore

Aria POV A few hours later, I sat in our living room and played the song I’d started working on almost six weeks ago.It was a song that helped me deal with my marriage with Viktor and helped me understand my feelings toward the man.The breeze streamed in through the windows, and I breathed deeply. I missed the scent of ocean in the air, but New York’ warmth felt good and I didn’t feel constantly cold anymore. “What song is that?”My fingers jerked against the keys and the piano released a low whine in response.“Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you,” Tristan said as he stepped into the room through the open French doors.I relaxed and smiled. “It’s okay. I startle too easily.”He shoved his hands into his pockets and nodded toward the piano. “You can keep playing because I like to listen.”Had he listened to me play before? I settled my fingers lightly on the keys and began where I’d left off when he’d startled me.He moved closer and propped up his elbows on the wing, a bruise bloo

Taking The Lead

Viktor POVThe nervous rhythm of Aria’s heartbeat didn’t escape me and I could hear it quicken in the silence between us, each beat revealing more than her words ever could.She was frightened and standing at the edge of something she desperately wanted but equally feared. “Okay,” she whispered.Slowly, I released her hand and reached toward the nightstand beside the bed. Opening the top drawer, I pulled out a pair of handcuffs.The moment the metal caught the light, Aria let out a strained laugh.Her eyes widened slightly, and I immediately understood where her thoughts had gone.Before she could imagine the worst, I spoke.“I don't usually keep these in my bedroom.”Her gaze lifted to mine. “I bought them after our conversation earlier today.”I watched her carefully, giving her time to process my words.Unlike most men in my world, I had never needed restraints. Control had always come naturally to me. I never enjoyed surrendering it, and I certainly never needed metal to force it o

Experiment The Marriage

Viktor POVThe moment my hand left Aria's wrist, I could hear the change in her heartbeat because it actually sped up again.Slowly, I rested my palm against her back and her body immediately tensed beneath my touch before gradually relaxing.Using my thumb, I traced slow circles over the fabric of her nightgown, giving her enough time to adjust to the contact and heat soon flooded her cheeks.The pink color spread across her skin until it reached the tips of her ears and she looked so beautiful.Aria leaned forward slightly, closing the distance between us until only a breath separated our mouths.I studied her for a moment then I made a choice.Instead of waiting for her to take the next step, I gently captured her lips with mine, the kiss was soft just enough pressure to guide her.For a second she froze, but then she melted into it. She followed my lead without resistance, trusting me to show her what to do.A part of me wanted to deepen the moment and pull her closer then lose my

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