Bound by Revenge (The Singham Bloodlines) Page 13

  His breath hissed. “Don’t use your teeth.”

  She let go immediately. “Oh! I’m so sorry, I never did this before.”

  She felt foolish. Over the years, out of curiosity, she had watched a few videos where a woman pleasured a man with her mouth, but she didn’t realize until that moment that there was more to it than simply taking it in and sucking.

  “It’s okay,” Abhay reassured, the back of his hands running along her breasts and waist making her shiver. “Go on…”

  Opening her mouth wider, she took him in again, this time letting his cock rest on her tongue. She looked up to see if he liked it this time.

  “Fuck!” he groaned, pushing her long hair away from her face so he could see her mouth clearly. “You are so fucking beautiful.”

  Feeling encouraged, she continued to pleasure him slowly moving him in and out of her mouth. His hands stayed on top of her head, guiding her, letting her know she was doing it right.

  Both their breaths came out in loud pants, and soon his body began to shudder violently. She understood he was close and quickened her movements, until suddenly he pushed her away.

  He moved on top her and held her breasts with both hands pushing them together as his cock jerked over her belly, letting out warm spurts of his need for her. His eyes closed as he continued to come, until slowly his body lost the tension after the release.

  She held her breath when his eyes opened locking her in his gaze. Then, without another word, he leaned down and kissed her, his tongue moving inside her mouth possessively, making her moan as tension began to grip her body.

  She realized how embarrassingly aroused she was once again, as his fingers moved downward and slid inside her wet core. She continued moaning as his head slid down and explored her neck and then her breasts with his lips. His mouth made wet noises as he sucked and acquainted himself to her sensitive breasts. He nipped her skin until the sharp, pleasurable pain on her nipples along with the pressure from his fingers on her sensitive clit made her explode in a series of shudders.

  She didn’t know how long her orgasm lasted, but when she gained awareness, she felt boneless and satisfied. Her eyes met his as he continued stroking her gently.

  “Wait here,” he said before getting out of the bed and disappearing into the bathroom. He returned with a wet, warm washcloth and used it to wipe away the traces of him on her body.

  “I can clean myself…” She stopped midway and let him continue when she saw the feral look on his face.

  She supposed she should feel embarrassed or ashamed, because what they did over the last few hours was so dirty and wicked, but all she felt was excitement.

  After cleaning her up, he disappeared into the bathroom again where she heard the shower running. Minutes later, he returned and slid naked into the bed next to her. He pulled her close until she was half lying on top of him.

  Her body felt relaxed, and she curled against him as exhaustion took over, and she slid into a deep content sleep.

  CHAPTER 27

  It had been a week since Abhay had come home and drastically changed their relationship dynamics. It was the most exciting time of her life, and she never expected to be where she was. She was constantly smiling like a fool thinking about all the naughty things they did together without going all the way. She wanted to be with him all the time—she wanted to be part of his every waking moment to talk to him and listen to him.

  It was an unspoken pact they would enjoy each other until they feel the need to consummate their marriage. She liked the fact they were taking it slow. After he showed her the ways a man and woman could please each other, she had become an addict. She felt like a teenager wanting to explore her sexuality.

  They could not keep their hands off each other, but they had their own set of priorities. The only time they had common goals was when Abhay returned home each night until the morning.

  Anika stirred when she heard the alarm go off. Slowly, she fluttered her eyes open when she heard a groan rumbling under her.

  She was sprawled naked over her husband with her cheek against his chest. Tightening her hold on him, she took in his musky scent that was a combination of an expensive cologne and their passion from last night.

  She stretched like a cat when Abhay's large hand started to move over her bare butt in smooth strokes indicating his wakefulness.

  “Let's stay in longer this morning,” she purred, burrowing into his neck.

  Abhay chuckled.

  “Please,” she begged.

  “No excuses,” he rumbled out.

  “But it's chilly outside, and this feels so good.” She tightened her hold on him.

  He was quiet, while he continued to stroke her back.

  “Why do we have to go each and every morning?” She burrowed even deeper as she hugged him.

  At her slightly whiny tone, there was another amused chuckle.

  She raised her head to look at him. Slowly, she smiled, putting on what she termed inside her head as her sultry expression. “You know what we can do if we stay in?” she asked, rubbing her lower body over his morning arousal.

  She saw his heated look and smiled. “Imagine doing that until it's time for the clinic to open.”

  His hands tightened on her hips and pulled her closer, making them both groan in pleasure. But the words that came from his mouth were completely contrary. “It's five fifteen, Dr. Singham. We need to be out in another fifteen minutes, so either hurry up and get ready, or I'll drag you as you are.”

  Anika glared at him before rolling away. “Dominating, controlling, infuriating, taskmaster,” she grumbled as she stood shivering next to the bed.

  She saw an amused smile on his face, and she smiled back as she began to get ready.

  Ten minutes later, they rode towards the range.

  Anika was standing with her legs slightly apart, with one eye closed and the other focused on her target.

  “Shoot!” At Abhay's instruction, she pulled the trigger, and there was a loud noise.

  This time she only recoiled back slightly. During her first practice, she fell on her ass, and it smarted for a couple of days.

  “Not too bad,” he said as he watched the target.

  Anika grinned. “You mean, at least it hit the target's knees even though you were asking me to aim for the head?”

  Abhay had a flash of amusement in his eyes before snapping back to his serious taskmaster mode. “All right, I need you to stay focused on the target. This time, I'm going to give you a smaller gun. Ten more rounds and we can be done for the day.”

  Anika groaned internally as she continued to follow his instructions. After the attack on Sonu and Meena, Abhay was taking additional precautions when it came to the security of the people living within the Singham lands.

  He wanted everyone to carry a weapon and since most of them learned how to shoot a gun as children, his focus fell on Anika. As soon he had returned from his trip, the next morning he had dragged her to the shooting range, before even the sun rose, to teach her how to defend herself.

  During their private moments, Abhay was hot and sexy while being playful on rare occasions. But when it came to her security, and things like—her learning how to shoot—he was dead serious. He pushed her again and again, until she met his expectations.

  “That's much better,” he said, when she hit the target in the middle.

  “Do I get a prize?” she asked.

  “Ask me anything, and I'll have it delivered in no time.”

  She laughed. “No. Not that kind of prize. The prize I want is to be able to spend an entire day with you.”

  He watched her while he contemplated. “Done. How about tomorrow? I'll push my appointments.”

  Anika was excited. “Really? I'll check whether Dr. Rao can handle the appointments I have.”

  Thirty minutes later as they stepped out of the shower and were getting ready for their day, she asked him. “Can we go on some kind of picnic within the estate grounds?
”

  “The orchard,” came an immediate reply. “You'll enjoy it there, but it might require us to take additional security along.”

  “Oh.” She felt disappointed. She was hoping for a more private place. “I think spending our time within the house is fine.”

  He watched her and then contemplated something before he answered. “There is another place that is relatively more private and also secure. The Singham lake house. Let's go there.”

  *****

  “You are pregnant,” Anika announced to a visibly shocked woman.

  The woman had come to the clinic with the complaint that she could have possibly been suffering from food poisoning.

  “You are a goddess, and you definitely being here is a blessing, and will lift the curse. I never thought I would be a mother. I have been trying to conceive for the past ten years with no luck.”

  Anika smiled at the woman. “I haven't done anything except for announcing the news.”

  “I can’t wait to tell my husband. I’m sure he will want to thank you personally.” The woman beamed.

  “That’s not necessary, and I am also close to wrapping up here. You are my last patient for the day.”

  “I will ask Ravi to come by when he gets back. He went with Abhay today,” the woman stated.

  Anika realized the woman was the wife of one of Abhay’s trusted men who had returned after the incident at the barn. Ravi was her bodyguard appointed by Abhay her hospital debacle. “Congrats again to you and Ravi.”

  The setup of the clinic was getting bigger and bigger day by day. Anika had the important equipment like the ultrasound machine moved to the clinic from the hospital.

  Dr. Rao also offered to expand his hours to look after the patients. Abhay was still actively working on hiring more doctors so that the Arundhati Mansion will once again be a running hospital. Meantime, Anika had suggested he hire a few more doctors who were willing to offer video consultation.

  After seeing the woman out, she went to the kitchen and spoke with the cooks about packing some ingredients for the picnic the next day.

  “Where are you and Abhay going?” Malini asked, looking visibly excited.

  Anika smiled. “To the Singham Lakehouse,” she answered.

  There was a sudden shift in the atmosphere. Everyone froze visibly.

  “Abhay is taking you to the Singham lakehouse?” Malini asked.

  This time, Anika didn't smile. “Yes. What's wrong?”

  There were few more moments of silence before everyone burst into cheers and began clapping and jumping excitedly.

  “What? Tell me what is it?” Anika asked.

  Most of them exchanged glances eager and wanting to tell her.

  “We can't. We are not allowed to talk about the family. Ask Abhay,” said one of the women.

  Anika didn't push the women to tell her. She knew that even though Abhay was softening towards her, he was not the kind to allow anyone within his household to break an explicit rule. “Okay, I'll ask him tomorrow,” she said, smiling at them.

  That evening, she spent some more time at the library working on the computer and also going through a few books. She was interrupted when Abhay scooped her up from the sofa at the library to carry her into their room where their dinner was waiting.

  CHAPTER 28

  The next morning, Anika stepped out of the main door where a convoy of six cars was waiting. One of the men held the door open for Anika as she slid into the passenger seat next to Abhay.

  They drove for almost an hour before finally arriving at the gates of what appeared to be a huge orchard.

  “We will be here all day. Have a perimeter drawn,” Abhay instructed to his men before leading her towards the clearing within the trees.

  As they walked through the clearing, Anika could hear the gentle flow of running water.

  “Is there a river?” she asked with visible excitement.

  Abhay smiled. “A lake,” he said.

  Ten minutes later, she gasped at the sight in front of her. A huge lake was hidden past the trees, and it was surrounded by wildflowers of vivid colors. A small cabin invitingly stood to one side. “It's breathtaking!”

  He led them closer to the cabin and pushed the door open standing to one side to let her in. She gasped once again, taking in the sight that was simple yet beautiful. One side of the cabin was made completely of glass with a view to the lake.

  She turned to look at him. “It’s so beautiful. Thank you for bringing me here,” she said softly.

  He dropped the picnic basket on the small intimate dining table before he pulled her closer and kissed her. She moaned, feeling lost in the moment—completely overwhelmed by the man in front of her, and by the beauty surrounding them.

  Minutes later, they pulled away to gasp for some much needed air. She placed a hand on his chest stopping him from picking her up. She laughed, “Wait! I have a special treat for you. Let's have breakfast before you sweep me off my feet,” she teased.

  He didn't let go of her waist, but he didn't sweep her into his arms either. Laughing again, she moved towards the picnic basket and brought out the neatly packed silver dishes.

  Everything at the Singham Mansion was larger than life. Lakshmi was horrified when Anika asked her for some plastic containers and bottles to carry the food for the picnic. She insisted everything be packed in crystal and silver containers.

  Abhay pulled a chair out for her while she set some of the containers and bottles on the table top along with two plates. She served a generous portion onto his plate and put the remaining onto hers. By the time she finished serving, he sat opposite to her.

  “Your feast awaits, my Lord,” she said, smiling at him.

  “My Lord?” he asked in amusement.

  “Yes. I'm pretty sure this is the first time I'm ever using expensive china plates, crystal goblets, and silver dishes for a picnic!”

  He laughed softly, while picking up a shiny silver fork and knife. As soon as he took a bite of the breakfast wrap and chewed, he froze.

  “How is it? I made it this morning. Do you like it?” she asked with an anxious look on her face. She had woken up early to help in the kitchen for preparing the dishes she wanted to take for their day out.

  His face held a somber look, but he nodded. “I love it,” he said.

  Anika bit into the wrap that contained spicy shrimp, eggs, and walnuts. It tasted awesome, but the heat in the dish made her reach out for the chocolate milk she had poured into the crystal glasses.

  Abhay took a sip from his glass as well and froze again.

  He placed the fork and knife on his plate to watch her with an expressionless look. “How did you find out?” he asked quietly.

  Anika didn't pretend not to know what he was talking about. She had thought to surprise him and maybe even make him happy when she decided to put together this special meal, but the look on his face made her doubt her decision.

  “How, Anika?” he asked again. “My mother was the only one who knew I liked the combination of shrimp and walnuts. Even if that turned out to be a guess from your side, the fact that I also like the unusual combination of chocolate milk with salt crystals is something you could not have possibly guessed.”

  Anika bit her lip. “I found a book of her recipes in the library,” she said. “Some of them had your name written on top.”

  He was quiet. “I see.”

  “Are you… angry?” she asked tentatively.

  “No,” he answered. “I was just reminded of her.”

  Anika let out a sigh of relief inside.

  “Thank you for putting this together,” he said, watching her with a look that both melted her heart and also made her want to do dirty things to him right then.

  She took a deep breath to control herself. She realized that even though they had become physically close over the last couple of weeks, beyond talking about their day in general, they had never spoken about any personal stuff.

  She watched him
as he ate and felt her face heat up.

  “What are you thinking?” he asked, continuing to watch her with heated gaze.

  “I just realized that we know each other so intimately… well, at least in the physical sense… I mean, not completely physical… but… ” She let out a short laugh. “You know what I mean,” she finished.

  There was amusement in his eyes. “Hmm. I guess what you are trying to say is that each night you let me kiss every inch of your delectable body, but the fact that you don't know much about me apart from how I taste and feelis bothering you. Am I right?” he asked.

  “Yes,” she squeaked out, taking a long sip of ice-cold chocolate milk to cool her down.

  He smiled. “Ask me what you want,” he offered.

  Ever since she was brought into the Singham land as his bride, there was just one burning question in her mind. “Why did you marry me, Abhay?”

  At her question, he paused for a few seconds before looking at her with an impassive look. “Because I made a promise to my grandmother.”

  She was stunned. For some reason she did not think of him as someone who listened to his grandmother when it came to picking his bride. “What promise?” she asked.

  “To marry a Prajapati.”

  Anika's heart began to thud. “But I heard from my aunt that it was to break the curse. I thought you married me because the people of the lands wanted it. What has it got to do with a promise to your grandmother?”

  “I don't believe in curses, Anika,” he replied, further shocking her. “Yes, I do care for my people, and I respect the traditions of my ancestors within reason. And according to the tradition, I was supposed to marry a Senani woman, but my grandmother wanted me to marry a Prajapati instead.”

  “Why?”

  “Because when it was my father's turn to marry a Prajapati, he decided to break the long-held tradition and marry for love.”

  Anika frowned. “What's wrong with marrying for love?” she asked.

  “Nothing, except for the fact that when you are born in families like ours, and a land like ours, a part of your life belongs to the people and the long-held traditions.”