Chapter 648 - Acceptance of Proposal (2/2)
A grimace touched Natasha's expression after finding out how easy it was to manipulate the innocent devil of the house but what could she do? It was one of many charming points about Anna!
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Finally, alone, Maria looked at Nik with her eyebrows furrowed with a curious expression. ”This is my first time so... how should we do this?”
”You're... not a v.i.r.g.i.n,” Nik replied.
”No, I meant, this is my first... booty call. I have never invited anyone or gone to another's location... and it's been a long time since I... got invited like this,” Maria stated while sitting beside Nik on the edge of the bed.
”Agent work?” Nik inquired as Maria shook her head. ”My mentorship with Director made me a target of scandals and... well, I grew. Everyone within the agency has their agendas of getting closer to me. Many, hopelessly romantic and others, hopelessly materialistic.”
”Er... and you want nothing but s.e.x?” Nik looked at Maria with an appreciative gaze, making Maria present a flat stare. ”No, I wanted someone outside of the agency who's... in between. You know, a person with many partners can't be a hopeless romantic, and a mercenary who can reject such a lucrative alliance can't possibly be that materialistic. And, of course, after years, I would want to break my dry spell with someone who seems experienced enough to make Natasha... well, act like that.”
”Well, I would argue that I am so romantic that my romantic energy needs to be shared with many and so materialistic that the Shield simply doesn't have any right to offer me anything but... sure, let's go with your reasoning,” Nik chuckled in humor, making Maria inquire, ”Then, what do you want?”
”You? Best dish in the world? The greatest wine of all time? Money isn't the most materialistic thing, after all.” Nik shrugged as Maria turned silent. Her appraising gaze turned intense for a moment but she stared at Nik with her lips pursed and her body gesture slowly turning defenseless. Sensing her gesture, Nik slowly leaned forward and after finding no opposition, took a quick peck of her lips.
”Did you eat something sweet before my arrival?” Maria inquired softly as she felt Nik's hand on her thigh, slowly caressing her leg as he shook his head, ”No... and please... once you taste various things about me, your question won't just be me eating something sweet.”
”How do you want it?” Nik inquired further, ”Since this is the first time, I'd like to go along your pace.”
”Then I would love a massage,” Maria smiled in a jesting tone but to her surprise, Nik shuffled behind her while kissing the nape of her neck, making her gasp softly at the tender sensation of his lips, a first experience for her. ”Then I'll go slow. You must be real tense after all these years so be sure to savor my skills,” he whispered behind her ear, his breath tickling against her skin as she bit her lips in expectations. Maria could never say no to a good massage and if Nik felt so confident, she would certainly let him try.
With the curtains pulled, the room was quite dim but also the slight peak from outside served to ruin the mood slightly. For that, Nik manipulated a few candles to light up with his tantalizing scent leaking out slowly, giving Maria a scented candle experience as she grew more surprised by Nik's action and the sheer ease of manipulation.
”Get ready, I'll slowly peel you off,” Nik smirked as his warm hands slipped into her top from below, pushing the clothing up as Maria nodded silently and raised her hands high. With her hair short, it was easy to remove the top, revealing a lacy brown bra that now gave Maria's skin a healthy tinge of color. With a grin, Nik's hands finally gripped Maria's shoulders firmly. His thumbs pressed slightly below her neck, the pressure not harsh enough to make her feel uncomfortable as he pressed slightly.
”Those candles,” Maria breathed with a flush that Nik couldn't witness due to her face on the opposite side, ”what's with the scent?”
”They are ordinary candles,” Nik whispered comfortingly, the dim flicker of candles reflecting in Maria's pupils as she heard Nik's calm voice, ”the scent, however, is extraordinary. Just like me. If you wish, I can turn it off. There won't be that much of a difference in the experience.”
”N-no... it's fine. It is soothing more than anything else so, mmmgh,” She groaned in relaxation as Nik just made her back free with a few touches of his, ”just keep on going!” she purred with her shoulders finally losing their initial tension.
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