I was trembling hard, my eyes filled with tears that were slowly running down my cheeks, my teeth gritted hard as I clenched my fists.
Slowly, I felt a hand snake around my body to gently rest on my stomach and pulled me back till I was cushioned by a hard, warm male chest.
I sighed, leaning back into him, my lips slightly parting. Nikolai didn't say a word as he let his fingers gently rest on my neck, his thumb running along the outline of my throat.
"You are doing well, Iris."
I swallowed hard, closing my eyes. "You think so? Cause I think I am a mess."
He chuckled lightly. "Well, aren't we glad I am a dirty boy?"
I couldn't help the small smile that lifted my lips, and he leaned to kiss my cheek.
"They won't be able to hurt us," he said, his fingers moving up and down my neck gen
