Owned by the Russian Mafia Boss: A Mob Romance Read Online Free

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    “Unimpressive,” she answered coolly. “How was your morning? Break anyone’s arms today?”
    He chuckled softly. “Eat. I will not have you starving yourself while you’re here.”
    Surprisingly, her stomach did rumble. She uncovered the plate in front of her and stared at the meal. It was enough food for two. With a sigh, she grabbed one of the sandwiches and nibbled on it.
    “My guards told me that you tried to smuggle some clothing items in here. You were under strict orders not to bring any clothes with you. Consider this a warning. If you try to breach your contract again, I will take my unhappiness out on your father.”
    “I wasn’t aware that panties and bras were considered clothing,” she said as she tried to hide the fear from her voice. “Perhaps you should have been more specific.”
    Alek waved his hand. “You knew exactly what I meant. You will wear only what I want you to wear, and that includes your lingerie.” A slow smile crossed his face. “Perhaps instead of taking my anger out on your father, I’ll simply take it out on you. Cross me again, and you will be wearing only lingerie around here.”
    She blanched and tried to gain control of the situation before he had any more brilliant ideas. “Did your guards also inform you that they broke something that was valuable to me?”
    “We will replace it,” Alek said in an unconcerned voice.
    “It had sentimental value,” she snapped.
    He paused and stared at her. “The frame or the picture in the frame?”
    So he did know. She tried to keep the emotion out of her face. She would not discuss Niko with him. “I don’t believe that’s any of your business.”
    For a moment, she thought he would argue with her, but he simply shrugged. “Very well. Have you had a tour of my home?”
    “I don’t want a tour of your home,” she said coldly. “I intend to spend as little time as possible outside my suite.”
    “You mean outside my bedroom?” he asked in a seductive voice.
    Natalia immediately reddened. “That is not what I meant,” she said in a small voice, but she couldn’t look up to meet his eyes. Instead, she reached for her sandwich to take another bite.
    Alek chuckled softly. “While I intend for you to spend as much time as possible in my bedroom, you will be required to entertain me elsewhere. I have an active social life, and you will be on my arm at all times. Should I wish you to join me for a dip in the pool, you will swim with me. And when I need some work done, you will spend time in my office. There are no restricted areas in my mansion, but should I catch you in the bed of another man, there will be dire consequences with no warning. Is that understood?”
    “Fine,” she muttered. She didn’t have any desire to sleep with any of his guards anyway.
    “That goes for whoever’s picture you’re hiding from me,” he said softly. She felt her heart clench, but she looked him steadily in the eye.
    “I heard you the first time.” Her tone was even, and she forced herself to hold his gaze. She would not back down from him.
    “Good.” He pushed his empty plate away and rolled his shoulders. “I’m afraid I will be gone most of the afternoon as well, but I’ll be back this evening. We will dine privately in my room. For dinner, I will send a girl up to dress you. She’ll be instructed to store what you’re wearing. You’ll have it returned to you at the end of the contract.”
    God. She didn’t even want to think about tonight. As his eyes lingered on her, she felt herself warm. If he had any idea how much he affected her body, he’d make things miserable for her. She had to get control of herself.
    Thankfully, he left the table without another word and without touching her. She breathed a small sigh of relief and devoured the rest of the sandwich. When she reached to clear the plates, a small staff appeared and immediately pushed her out of the way. Feeling useless, she thanked them and trudged back