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  “He fights better when he’s angry.”

  “I’m sure he’s angry enough.”

  “Trust me, I can make it worse.”

  He completely let her go and went back to his seat. She was thankful he didn’t bother her for a while, he simply sat back and steadily drank whatever it was he kept mixing. Every now and then, she would feel his eyes one her. She didn’t mind, it was much better than having his hands on her. The second fight Theo was in didn’t last long, but one of the hits had cut his lip and began to bleed down his chin. The third fight had her tightly clenching the railing. It took longer and the other man had gotten in a lot more hits than the first two combined. Both were bleeding, from where she wasn’t sure. She bit deeply into her lip, her mind too focused on the fight to feel the pain. Theo finally knocked the other man out, a held breath rushing out of Aurora’s mouth as the man fell to the floor. Theo stepped out and went off into the crowd, most likely to wash his face before the final match. Her stomach was churning.

  It wasn’t long before the champion round started. Aurora felt it was too soon for Theo to start fighting again but it didn’t stop him. He was off to a good start, landing solid hit after solid hit. She was sure the other man would cave at any second, but she was wrong. He swung low, getting Theo in the side of his ribs then the face. Blood and spit spewed from Theo’s mouth. He recovered but was a moment too slow and received another hit to the head just as a whistle went off. The two stopped, their eyes never leaving each other as they went to their corners.

  “What’s going on?” Aurora was on her toes, her face a centimeter away from the glass.

  “It’s a break.”

  “None of the other fights had that.”

  “This is the final, doll. It’s also not as short.”

  He was next to her again, the smell of his liquor filling her nose. She still couldn’t place what he was drinking. She swallowed hard and turned to face him.

  “Please stop this. He’s fought enough.”

  “I didn’t tell you what happens if he loses, did I?”

  Her mouth opened and closed. She had never thought about what would happen because she didn’t really believe that Theo would lose.

  “Wha-” She licked her suddenly dry lips. “What happens?”

  “I get to keep you.”

  He reached out, his fingers curling around her jaw and bringing her closer to him. The smell of his drink growing stronger and burning her nostrils. She didn’t have the chance to pull in clean air before his lips crashed into her. She instantly backed away, her hands fighting against the hand cuffs again. With a smirk on his face, he wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her back into his kiss. Unable to break free, he continued to forcefully claim her mouth. Her eyes shut tightly, her mind trying desperately to block out what was going on. A pinch to her side made her gasp, his tongue evading and caressing hers. She could taste rum with something sweet. Her eyes widened, tears spilling down her cheeks. The metal cuffs began to dig harder into her wrist. Luca bit her bottom lip, pulling it as he ended the kiss. She was gasping for air, her eyes stinging with tears she was holding back.

  “Ho-How dare you.” She glared at him, her mouth left with a sour taste.

  “I needed to remind Theo what he’s here for.” His thumb wiped away a tear.

  Aurora turned her head away from him and was caught by a pair of menacing green eyes. His face holding deeper lines of anger, his hands clenched in tight white fists, and his muscled body so tense she could see a few veins popping out in a couple spots. Theo took off the moment the whistle was blew. The other man was unable to keep up, he backed away and blocked what he could. Theo wouldn’t let up, even when the man was knocked to the ground. He continued beating the man, blood leaking from the man’s face and coating Theo’s fist. Aurora heard a chuckle come from Luca.

  “Told you he’d win.” He turned away and dropped something on the table. “I’ll take my leave now. Key is on the table. I’ll see ya later, Aurora.”

  “Wai-”

  He was gone in the blink of an eye, disappearing down the stairs and out the front of the building. She had hoped he would at least uncuff her first. She turned to the ring, the unconscious man laid sprawled at the left side of the ring. His face was a lumpy messy and blood spattered the area around him. The crowed parted to let two medics through. She searched for Theo, but he was gone. She heard the door to the room slam against the wall, her hair fluttering around her as she twisted around. Theo stood there, his eyes scanning the room. His chest, arms, and hands were covered in blood. His muscles remained tense and his veins looked as if they’d burst. He growled loudly when he didn’t see Luca.

  “He left a key on the table.” She tugged at the cuffs to show him what the key was for.

  His eyes flew to hers, a whimper of fear emerging from her at the anger in his eyes. She cleared her throat as he moved toward her. She found herself recoiling from him, his speed quickly eating up the distance between them.

  “The-Theo I’m sor-”

  His hands cupped both sides of her face, his lips smashing into hers in a rough yet passionate kiss. She moaned softly, his tongue using that chance to find passage inside. She cringed at the metallic taste that filled her mouth. He was relentless, his roughness making her lips feel as though they will be bruised. His hands fell from her face, but his kisses didn’t stop. They trailed off to her cheek, over her jaw, and down to her neck. She allowed him, her breathing too heavy to resist him. His hands smoothed over the curves of her body and ended on her butt, each hand giving a hard squeeze.

  “How could you let him touch you?” He groaned against her skin, his voice pained.

  “I-I didn’t.”

  She screamed as he bit into her neck, his mouth sucking at the skin and replacing the pain with pleasure.

  “You’re making them worse.” She spoked though a moan.

  “No, I’m making them mine.”

  He sucked at another spot of skin, then kissed his way to the other side of her neck where he claimed another spot. Aurora couldn’t get her breathing under control, her heart racing and something else building inside of her. His tongue glided up her neck before he stopped and rested his head on her shoulder, his breathing uneven but his body slowly untensing. The spots on her neck felt cool against the air and were throbbing with a dull ache. Her lips may not be bruised, but her neck sure was.

  “Will you please listen to me from now on?” His voice soft.

  “Yes.” She mumbled. “I’m sorry, Theo.” She felt tears pushing at her eyes.

  “I should have told you the night you yelled at me.” He grumbled and slowly straightened. “It might have kept you out of his area.”

  “Does Caleb know?”

  “No.” Guilt flashed across his face. “He-” He scratched at the back of his head. “-didn’t ask.”

  “Good.” She sighed softly.

  “Good?”

  “He doesn’t need to know about this. He probably thinks I’ve been working.” Her eyes widened and she began to panic. “Oh, my gosh! Work! I’m probably fire!”

  “Don’t worry about it, Harper took care of it. I think she said you were sick or something.”

  Aurora let out a sigh of relief, she didn’t want to work somewhere else. Theo turned his back to her, walked over to the table, and picked up the tiny silver key Luca had left behind. He carefully removed the cuffs and wasn’t happy to see the inflamed red marks that circled each wrist. Aurora rubbed the puffy spots and was happy she didn’t have any cuts. She wasn’t sure she could handle any more blood after what she just witnessed.

  “I’ll fucking kill him.” He roared.

  “Theo.” She placed her hands on his chest, his anger subsiding as he looked into her deep blue eyes. “Take me home.”

  24

  Theo left Aurora in the living room while he washed all the blood and sweat from his body. He welcomed the steaming hot water as he
did, the floor momentarily turning brown. When it cleared, he shut it off and stepped out of the shower. He dried off and pulled on a pair of boxer briefs and black lounge pants he had grabbed from his apartment. In the mirror, he examined his face. It wasn't as bad as it felt. He had some swelling by his jaw but no bruises and the only bad cut was the one above his eyebrow. He did have a bruise over his ribs, but it was nothing that wouldn't heal in a few days. He left his soiled clothes in a pile and went out to find Aurora in the kitchen.

  "What are you doing?"

  His eyes trailed over her body, she was still wearing the dress Luca had given her. It clung to every delicious curve but pissed him off that she was wearing something from another man. He thought about letting her buy some new clothes with his money the next time she had a day off. He also thought about how this was going to be her last night in this apartment. He wasn't going to say anything tonight but he had already set up a new one conveniently in Caleb's building. It was the perfect location, close to her brother and where she worked. It was a much nicer neighborhood and she wouldn't have to go to the laundry mat anymore. He wasn't sure how she was going to take it, but she had said he was going to listen to him from now on.

  "I was going to make us something to eat but I don't seem to have any food." She mumbled as she bent down to look into the fridge.

  "I'll order a pizza." He pulled his phone from his pocket and dialed the number for the closest restaurant.

  Aurora shrugged and started to walk back into the living room only to be stopped by Theo's arm. She looked up at him, her blue eyes holding confusion. Theo let his eyes travel the length of her dress, irritation building as he finished up on the phone. He slipped in back into his pocket and grabbed Aurora by her hips.

  "Theo-"

  He pressed his lips to hers, mindful to be softer this time. He cupped one side of her face with his hand, his other wrapping around her and pulling her into him. He couldn't seem to get enough of her, his tongue pushing past her lips to deepen their kiss. She rested her hands on his chest, her touch soft and warm against his skin. The hand on her cheek fell to her shoulder, his thumb rubbing over her collar bone. He pushed her against the counter, making her moan into his mouth. He could feel his cock harden and throb in his pants. His gripped her thighs and lifted her onto the counter top. She gasped, pulling away from him and opening her mouth to speak, but he claimed her lips once more. The back of her head hit the cabinets, his kisses steadily growing rougher as his desire climbed higher. His hands glided up her sides, fingers reaching for the neckline of her dress.

  "Who do you belong to, Aurora?" He spoke through kisses.

  "I- Um-" She mumbled, nervousness eating at her.

  "Say it." He bit her bottom lip, earning another moan.

  "I be-belong to-" She bit into her lip as he left hot kisses along her jawline. "-you." Her voice a mere whisper at the end.

  Theo's fingers curled around the cut of her neckline, Aurora's mind in a fog as he made his way down her neck. He nipped lightly, his fingers tightening and getting ready to destroy the annoying black dress.

  "Who do you belong to? Say my name."

  She was silent for a moment, her breathing heavy. He started working his way back up her neck, his tongue dragging across her skin and up to her ear lobe.

  "Theo."

  The second his name left her lips, he ripped open her dress, completely revealing the red set she wore underneath. She gasped, goose bumps covering her skin. He sucked in a large breath of air, his eyes roaming over her hungrily as he pushed off the tattered dress. He growled at the thought of Luca picking out lingerie for his woman, his fingers already wrapped around the red lace. As he tugged at her bra, his other hand unhooked the back of it. She wrapped her arms around her chest, clutching at it to keep herself covered. Theo's eyes flashed to hers, she had a dark blush coloring her cheeks but he could see the lust swirling in her eyes.

  "What's wrong?" His voice gentle, he didn't want to demand or push her into doing something she wasn't ready for.

  "Nothing." Her voice low. "This is all new to me."

  He couldn't help but smile at her even though she was too embarrassed to look at him. He pulled her off the counter and carried her into her bedroom where he dropped her in the middle of the bed. He climbed on top of her before she had the chance to sit up, his torso spreading her legs to give him room. She allowed him to pulled away her bra, her perfect breasts bare to him. He took one of the pink buds into his mouth, his tongue circling it as his fingers gently pinched the other one. She hissed loudly, her body arching into his and her hands grasping at the sheets around her. He groaned as her body rubbed against his erection. He reached a hand down to rub the thin material covering her sweet spot and was pleased at how wet she already was, the red thong fully soaked. He easily tore the flimsy fabric from her body, his finger plunging into her as he sucked hard on the nipple in his mouth.

  "Theo!" She moaned loudly, her voice full of need.

  He pumped in and out of her, a second and third finger gradually joining to assure she would be ready for him. He pressed his thumb over her clit and rubbed circles into her, her body arching farther into him as she clenched around his fingers and orgasmed; A loud moan tearing through her. He switched to her other breast, giving it attention as he listened to every wonderful whimper and moan that cascaded from her lips. Her eyes were shut tight and her head was tossed back on the pillow with her hair sprawled around her. She begged and pleaded for more when he removed his fingers. He couldn't wait any longer, he rushed to remove his bottoms and pushed her legs around his waist. He gripped his cock and rubbed his tip at her entrance, lubricating himself before thrusting deep inside her. Her hold on him was tighter than he expected, her body tensing up.

  "Fuck, Aurora, breathe." He gritted through his teeth. "You have to relax."

  He kissed her neck, her body instantly calming. He continued his light kisses as he slowly pumped in and out of her. Her arms wrapped around him to bring him closer, her breasts pressed against his chest and her nails digging into his back. He moaned against her skin, his pace increasing and his thrusts getting harder. Their breathing became ragged, bodies sweating as they held each other. Aurora let out a loud moan as her walls pulsed around his length, sending him over the edge. He quickly pulled out of her and spilled his seed onto her lower stomach, then collapsed next to her. He needed a moment to catch his breath, he had been waiting so long to have her and now that he did, he wasn’t ever going let her go.

  "Don't move." He managed to finally say, then rolled off the bed.

  He came back with a towel from the bathroom and cleaned her up, then tossed it to the corner where her hamper was. He laid down next to her, his arms trapping her and pulling her to him.

  "Are you okay?"

  "I-I think so."

  He smirked and buried his nose into her hair.

  "I'll get some condoms for next time." He whispered into her ear.

  "When's next time?" Her voice a little shaky.

  "Well, I would say right now if it wasn't for this being your first time." He chuckled lightly.

  He turned to see her lips in a pout. He wanted to tease her but a knock on the door stopped him. Aurora bolted straight up and covered her body. Her bottom lip trapped between her teeth and her long hair a mess that flowed down her back. He wanted to forget the door and fuck her again.

  "It's the pizza. Stay here,"

  He got up, pulled on his lounge pants, and met the guy at the door. After paying and tipping him, he brought the pizza inside and placed it on her counter. He turned to go get her but found her standing behind him wearing the shirt he left a couple days ago. Her head was tilted slightly as she looked up at him, her hands fidgeting and her face flush. He pulled her to him, his hands lowering to her butt and giving her a firm squeeze.

  "He-Hey!" She whined, squirming in his arms.

  "Sorry, can't help it." He smirked, kissing her lips ge
ntly. "Come on, let's eat. You can pick the movie."

  Theo decided they could eat from the box and moved it to her coffee table. He opened it and grabbed a piece while Aurora set up Netflix. He stared at her the entire time, his eyes taking in her smooth legs and the pair of blue lace panties that flashed him as she turned her PS3 on. He was on his third piece before she found a movie. When she grabbed a slice of pizza, he pulled her onto his lap. She resisted at first, but eventually caved and leaned back on him with her head resting on his shoulder. At some point during the movie, they had completely stuffed themselves and closed the box. Aurora remained snuggled into his lap with her head on his chest. He couldn’t help his eyes from wondering off the screen and down to the woman he’d dreamt of since he was a kid. The eight years without her had been the longest years of his life and he was thankful she hadn’t turned into a snob or a bitch like some of the women he’d met. Although, he would have deserved every nasty comment she said. He wasn’t dumb, he remembered everything he had done to her. From teasing to kicking the ass of any guy who talked to her in high school. Not to mention the guy he beat up right in front of her. He knew how his personality was, knew how abrasive he could be but there was nothing he could do about it.