You Can't Regret

Merri put down the cup, "I will be fine. No need."

 He held her hand, "I won't feel comfortable if you are here by yourself."

 His phone rang and he answered, after listening to his mother he responded, "Okay."

When he hung up he said, "Dinner will be ready soon."

Merri was apprehensive, "Nikolai, I'm a little nervous to meet your parents."

 He gently kissed her lips, "Don't be. They will be happy I finally met someone I like."

 She blushed and leaned on his shoulder, "Really?"

 He lifted her chin and his eyes filled with unconcealed tenderness, "Really." You filled my empty heart and you brought light into my dark world. I will never let you go.

.Merri felt dizzy, overwhelmed by the unfamiliar feeling of being cherished, no one had ever treated her with such gentleness and warmth. She felt like she was drowning in his eyes filled with adoration and love. She closed her eyes as Nikolai licked and nibbled her lips then slid his eager tongue into her mouth. 

 They kissed until Merri couldn't breathe, Nikolai was mesmerized by Merri's face flushed red from his kisses and her sparkling amber eyes reflecting only him. It took all his willpower not to press her down on the couch to taste her seductive body. He held back his desire and caressed her cheek, his voice was hoarse, "We should go."

 They walked hand in hand to his parent's house and when they arrived Anya excitedly opened the door, "Brother! Sister-in- Law!"

Nikolai walked past her into the house with Merri. He unbuttoned her coat and handed it to Anya.

His sister looked at him sheepishly, "You aren't still mad at me about earlier are you?" He remained silent then took off his coat. 

"Go hang up the coats."

His mother rushed out of the kitchen while taking off the green and white apron she was wearing. She smiled and said something in Russian. Nikolai looked at Merri, "My mom wants to know if you are feeling better." 

Merri nodded and gazed up at him with a sweet smile. "Please tell your mother I feel much better and the porridge was delicious. Ask her if I can help with anything."

He took Merri's hand and walked into the dining room. "She has Anya." He pulled out a chair and Merri sat down as his father entered the dining room.

 Nikolai's father sat at the head of the table, Nikolai spoke in English so Merri would understand, "Dad, this is my girlfriend, Merri Winslow."

 "..." Merri's eyes widened and she clutched his sleeve, surprised that he would abruptly introduce her as his girlfriend. 

After dinner Nikolai's mother called him to the side and handed him a beautiful gold ring. The wedding band was etched with delicate lifelike roses intertwined together.

 Her deep brown eyes crinkled into a smile,"This was your grandmother's, she told me to give it to you when you found your beloved woman." I really wondered if that day would ever come!

 He gazed at the delicate ring and smiled, "We will return in the Spring to get married."

 She held his hand that was clutching the ring, "Son, I am happy you found such a cheerful and bright girl. I like her very much."

 Anya lazily strolled over to them, "What are you two whispering about?"

 He put the ring into his pocket, "I need to go to Kazan on business. I want you to stay with Merri in the cottage. I will call you when I am ready to leave."

 His mother glanced over at Merri sitting at the dining room table. "Why doesn't she stay here with us? She will be more comfortable."

 Nikolai hesitatesd then replied, "No." If I can take care of this matter quickly I want to be alone with the little angel.

 "Well, I will send extra blankets with Anya then." 

 The three of them walked back to the table and Nikolai said goodbye to his father. Merri stood up and smiled brightly, "Thank you for the wonderful dinner! All the dishes were delicious."

 Nikolai helped Merri put on her coat then wrapped the red scarf around her neck. The three people in the room paused and stared as the usually cold and aloof man gently smoothed the beautiful girl's blonde hair. When he held Merri's small hand his mother's full lips curled up and she gave his father a meaningful look seeing their fingers intertwined. 

 Once they were outside Merri looked up at Nikolai. "Your family made me feel so welcome and at ease. I will be honest, I was a little nervous that they wouldn't like me."

 He stopped and hugged Merri then buried his head in her neck. Inhaling her intoxicating fragrance, his voice was low and tinged with adoration, "You are perfect. Of course they like you."

 Merri blushed and tilted her head as he lifted his, her lips brushed against cheek. He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her lips. Nikolai tightened his embrace and Merri felt like she was floating as he deepened the kiss. 

 Snowflakes fell on them and they didn't seem be affected by the bitter cold wind as they held each other. They kissed until Merri gasped for air then Nikolai reluctantly released her lips. He tenderly brushed the snow from her hair then picked her up.

 Merri's eyes widened, "I can walk."

 He smiled then leaned down so close she can feel his warm breath on her face. "But, I want to hold you." 

 She stared at his pampering smile and her body heated up. How can he be so damn sexy! 

 Once they entered the cottage he carried Merri to the bedroom. He took off her coat and said, "I will run the bath for you."

 She watched him as he walked into the bathroom and bit her lower lip. The aphrodisiac in her body was flaring up, her mind was in a mess. All her inhibitions were gone, she couldn't control her lust. Should I? What if he thinks I am too forward. He hasn't done anything but kiss me. But I want more. I want to show him how much I like him. 

Merri slipped out of her clothes and walked to the bathroom wearing only lace underwear.

 Nikolai had his sleeves rolled up, testing the water temperature when the door opened. He looked up, "The bath...", when he saw Merri's seductive appearance his throat rolled. The tips of his ears reddened and he averted his gaze. "I will leave." 

 Merri hugged him from behind, wrapping her thin arms around his waist. She leaned into his back, her voice soft and tempting "Don't go. Why don't we bathe together?"

 "..." Her sudden change in temperament alarmed Nikolai. The doctor said the aphrodisiac could stay in her system, the antidote wasn't a cure. I knew I shouldn't have let her drink that glass of wine! 

 He turned around and lifted her chin, his voice hoarse as he warned "Merri, you are still affected by the drug."

 She stood on her tiptoes and clasped her hands around his neck. She kissed him. "I know what I am doing."

The sweet taste of her lips lingering on his, her soft body pressed on his chest ignited a fire he couldn't ignore. 

He tried to suppress his desire using his internal energy but his breath was ragged. He lightly pushed her away, his voice stern, "You don't want to do this."

 Merri puffed out her cheeks and pouted, "Don't you want me?"

 He had a serious expression as he gripped her thin shoulders. "Of course I want you, but you are under the influence of the drug. I can't take advantage of you."

 Undaunted, Merri unhooked her bra and Nikolai's eyes darkened as she put his hand on her perfectly shaped breast. "I want you...I want you so much."

 The seductive woman in front of him made him lose his rationality. The soft skin under his large palm was what he had been longing to touch. Nikolai wanted to devour the beautiful girl seducing him.

He kissed her deeply entangling their tongues as his hand kneaded her breast. His voice raspy as his lips moved to her ear and he nibbled, "You can't regret." I wont' let you go.

 Merri purred, "Never regret...I like you so much."