Chapter 14 - Piotr

After returning last night, Alyssa was asleep when we got home. I carried her from Konstantin’s car to my room. After the mind-blowing sex we had, I couldn’t imagine sleeping alone. I drew a hot bath and woke her to wash.

Once we were clean, I carried her to my bed and held her tight all night. I needed her essence to fill my mind with her purity.

As I woke to the day’s call, I appreciated the woman lying there before me. She was one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen. Staring at her naked back, her smooth white skin glittered as the light entering through the window hit it.

I softly slid out of bed, not wanting to disturb her so early. After dressing quickly, I went to the kitchen and made some coffee. Alyssa was still sleeping as I returned. I placed the cups on the bedside table and carefully lay back down next to her.

Lightly, I traced a line down her side from her hip over her thigh. Her skin felt velvety soft like silk. During our short time together, Alyssa had entranced my mind and soul. I wanted to give her the world. Yet, I didn’t know how to tell her.

Leaning closer, I kissed her shoulder. Alyssa let out a small moan but didn’t wake. Pulling back, I admired my princess some more. She brought light into my dark life with her smile, her laugh, and just being by her. I have never felt so whole in my entire life.

Deciding she had slept enough. I kissed her neck and woke her with a tender love bite. Alyssa’s eyes fluttered, and another moan escaped her luscious lips. This brought forth images of last night that would burn in my mind for eternity. But before I could sneak away into the love chambers of my mind, she turned and looked at me.

Alyssa softly placed her hand on my cheek as she turned. Her fingers waved into my hair at the back as she pulled me closer. Our lips met like the waves of the ocean. Her touch burned like lava but was also cold like an icecap. My body vibrated as fire ran through my veins, lighting every inch of me.

Alyssa smiled as she pulled back. “Good morning,” she uttered.

I felt my lips pulling up and had to force the grin to stop before it stretched from ear to ear. “Morning, princess,” I whispered back, pulling her into my arms. For a moment, I felt my breath catching as her sweetness infiltrated my mind. Closing my eyes just as our lips brushed delicately, I wanted more of her.

My mind went blank as I felt her lips separating slightly. She was inviting me in. Our tongues touched like the waves kissing the beach. Moving my hands to her back, I tenderly rubbed her back.

Before I could move any further, there was a loud banging on the door. Pulling back, I glanced at the door and spoke in a low voice. “Yes.” I could only hope that whoever was at the door didn’t peek in.

Mila’s voice sounded cheery, as usual, as she replied. “Breakfast is ready; come and get it while it’s hot.” I could hear her giggling as she walked off. Relief flowed through me, knowing she wasn’t coming in.

Smiling at Alyssa, I got back up. “Right,” I said. “I guess it’s time for breakfast.” Picking up my cup, I spoke as I headed for the door. “I’ll see you downstairs; there’s coffee here.”

Alyssa nodded as she got up. Leaving her, I proceeded to the kitchen. Entering the living area, I saw Konstantin standing at the door. “Morning, brother,” I said as I passed.

Turning halfway, he nodded. “Morning, could we have a quick chat outside,” he said.

I followed as he walked further away from the house to the pool's edge. “What’s up?” I questioned as he stopped and turned to me.

“I think I may have found a way to infiltrate the company we have been keeping an eye on,” Konstantin noted, looking around.

“That’s great, man,” I replied, lightly slapping his shoulder. “Could we discuss this later? I’m kind of starving.”

“Sure, I just thought I’d mention it to you,” Konstantin answered, grinning at me.

I could hear Alyssa talking to Mila in the kitchen as we entered the house. “Mila, can you teach me how to defend myself?” she said as we walked in. Alyssa was already sitting at the kitchen table.

Walking up behind her, I tenderly squeezed her shoulder as I spoke into her ear. “I can teach you some self-defense.”

“Excuse me?” Mila proclaimed. I could see the astonishment on her and Konstantin’s faces. The identically surprising look was almost comical, and I had to swallow my laughter.

“What, I am the best out of us, am I not?” I declared, grinning.

Feeling Alyssa’s fingers close around mine brought my attention back to her. Glancing down, she was smiling broadly at me as she spoke. “Thank you.”

Giving her shoulder another quick squeeze, I nodded and sat down beside her. “I will take you to my training room after breakfast and we can plan a routine if you want?” I said, taking a bite out of my bacon.

After breakfast, Mila and Konstantin offered to do the cleaning, leaving me to show Alyssa the training room. Leaving the house, we walked around to the back. After unlocking the door, I held it open, indicating that Alyssa could enter.

The room was quite large and held everything one could need for a variety of training. The floor was covered from side to side in training mats. The center had no equipment or obstacles, which made it ideal for sparing.

To our left hung a selection of punching bags. Taking her hand, I walked over to them. “This one,” I said, pointing at the first one. “Is called the standard heavy bag. It is mostly used to practice boxing and kickboxing. We will use it to strengthen your forearms and punching.”

“Right,” Alyssa said cheerily. She lifted her arms, forming tiny fists with her hands, and swung at the bag.

Taking hold of her wrists, I pulled her to face me. “Whoa, slow down, princess.”

“What, what am I doing wrong?” she protested lightly, pulling back from me.

Grinning, I let her go. “Allow me to teach you some basics. You can’t simply swing away; you could get hurt.”

She glanced at the bag, nodding. “Okay, so teach me,” she replied.

“First, I will show you how to jab and deliver a cross punch. Once you have that right, we can focus on kicks such as the round kick, right?” I questioned, studying her face.

“Sure, sounds interesting,” Alyssa replied with wide eyes.

“Once you can successfully execute them on the bag, we’ll go to the mat. Then I can teach you how to use them if you are attacked. Plus, I will show you some other moves, okay?”

Alyssa seemed to light up as she could no longer contain her excitement. “Yes, yes, show me,” she huffed, jumping up and down. She was wearing shorts and a tight-fitting top. As she bounced, I found myself unable to keep my eyes away from her breasts.

“Okay, okay, calm down,” I said as I stepped closer to the heavy bag. Shaking my arms to loosen them, I raised my fists to my chin. Placing my feet shoulder-width apart, with one an inch before the other, I bent my knees a little. “This is the basic stance,” I said, glancing at Alyssa as she stood next to me in a similar fashion.

I jabbed at the bag and watched it swing with force. Upon its return, I jabbed again and again. After a couple of hits, I opened my arms and caught the bag as it came back at me. Glancing at Alyssa, I spoke softly. “You ready for this?”

She smiled as she shook her head in agreement. Stepping back, I gestured for her to stand before me. Alyssa shook her arms and pulled them up to her face.

“No, princess,” I said, turning her to face me. “Your fists are too loose, and your shoulders too high.”

Alyssa sighed as she lowered her hands and sagged her shoulders. “Straighten your hands as if you are going to shake mine,” I said, waiting for her to do so. Taking hold of her hand, I gently pushed her fingers together. “Now fold them in tightly; the tips of your fingers must go to the top of your palm and then close your hand.”

As I continued to explain, I made sure she closed her hands correctly. “If your fists aren’t tight, you will hurt yourself.” Alyssa nodded, turning back to the heavy bag. Standing behind her again, I carefully pushed down on her shoulders. “Relax your shoulders. When you swing at the bag, twist your upper body using your body weight to add impact to your hit.”

Holding her hips, I twisted and turned her softly a couple of times so she could feel the movement. Alyssa giggled as I did this. Her body was warm and soft, and my mind quickly filled with other things to do. Shaking my head, I took a step back. “Right, swing whenever you are ready. Just remember the bag comes back.”

I smiled as she swung at the bag, which didn’t even move. But I wasn’t smiling at this. I was smiling at the frown on her beautiful face as she took her first hit. She looked cute as she concentrated on punching the bag.

“Remember to twist your body, princess,” I said, walking to the bag. Standing behind the bag holding it, I continued to instruct her. “I’ll hold the bag. Step closer and swing with all your might.”

Alyssa took another swing at the bag. This time, it moved. “Yes,” I proclaimed. “Keep going.”

After another couple of hits, I could feel the strength of her punches increasing. “Very good,” I said, letting go of the bag. “Let me show you how to do some kicks.”

Standing beside her, I gave instructions and showed her how to do it. “Bend your knees a tad. Simply bring your leg up to your chest and kick out for a front kick.”

In slow motion, I lifted my leg and waited for her to follow before kicking out ahead of me after a couple of kicks with the right leg. We kicked with the left one. “Right, turn to your side. Lift your leg, pulling it into your hip and then kick out.”

Alyssa moved with ease. Watching her drove my mind wild. She was supple and could twist her body in many directions. She was adapting fast, and I felt confident she would easily learn to protect herself.

“Okay, now practice the kicks on the bag before we move to the mat for grappling techniques,” I said, moving to hold the heavy bag again. Alyssa kicked softly at first. But with every kick, I could feel her placing more strength into them. After a couple of rounds, I could hear her heaving a bit.

“Nice, let’s have some water and move to the mat. You’re doing very well.”

Nodding, we walked to the cooler in the corner. After pouring us each a glass, I handed her one. Alyssa swallowed the water in one smooth gulp. I noticed her body was glistening from sweat. Grinning at her, I gestured to the mat. “You ready?”

Alyssa turned her head from side to side as if summing me up. “Why are you grinning like that?” she asked cautiously.

“It’s just that the mat can be a slippery place,” I replied, walking to the middle of the floor. Holding out my hand to her, I explained what we would do. “Grappling is how you take hold of your opponents and pinning them when fighting.”

First, I showed her some grappling holds, throws, and sweeps. After a couple of tries, she started to get the motions right. She was a fast learner, I thought as she pulled me over her leg to the mat.

Getting up, I smiled at her as I spoke. “Okay, let’s see if you can take me down. You can use any of the moves I have shown you.”

Alyssa returned my smile. There was a glint in her eyes as she spoke in a low tone. “What do I get if I take you down?”

Nodding at her, I laughed. “We’ll have to see,” I replied, taking my stance. I could see the resolve in those sparkling eyes. She was burning with a fire I had not noticed before.

Before I could formulate any more thoughts, I saw her fist coming to my shoulder with force. I took hold of her fist before it could touch me. Alyssa swung around, breaking free from my hold. As she turned, she grumbled at me. “Ready or not, here I come.”

I shook my head as I dodged another punch. Stepping to her side, I tapped her butt with my flat hand. Alyssa huffed out of frustration as she turned to me. I found her movements alluring as she swung, and I dodged. Stepping in closer, Alyssa grabbed my neck and tried to trip me. She was determined to take me to the mat.

With a simple reverse hold, I took her down with two moves. She landed on the mat with a soft thud. Letting out a heavy breath, she tried to scramble to her feet. As I moved down to pin her, Alyssa kicked up.

The heel of her foot collided forcefully with the bottom of my chest, pushing me back. Surprised, I staggered a tad, watching her jump up. Grinning at her, I moved around and took her into a chokehold. I kept my hold loose enough so it was ineffective. But it was good enough to keep her in my arms.

Alyssa struggled, trying to push her hands up into the hold. I reveled in the feeling of her squirming against me for a moment. Loosening my grip, I allowed her to pull out of my hold. She moved forward and turned, glaring at me. Her chest rose and fell as she heaved, letting out tiny puffs of air.

The movement of her breasts distracted me. I missed her charging as my mind wandered. Alyssa knocked me in the stomach with her shoulder, sending me toppling over. Her tackle was startling but didn’t hurt.

Alyssa straddled me as she giggled victoriously. Holding her hands up in the air, she made soft rounding movements as she sat over me. The movement was surprisingly an instant aphrodisiac.

Letting out a soft chuckle, I took hold of her hips as I spoke. “Good job, but the fights are not over, princess.”

Alyssa glanced down at me. I could see the shock on her face as I pushed up and twisted over. She tried to stop the turn but ended up with both her hands behind her back. She struggled even more under me, trying to get out of my grip. With my hands placed solidly on the mat next to her arms, I didn’t allow her to pull them free.

She bounced her butt up and down in an effort to push me off her. This only increased my hunger for her. Leaning in, I kissed her deeply. Alyssa stopped struggling as our lips met. Lifting my weight from her, I allowed her to pull her arms out from under her.

Alyssa wrapped them around my neck as her lips parted, allowing me to access her mouth. As our tongues twisted in a fight of their own, she pulled my shirt up. I leaned down, kissing her chest as she pulled it over my head and dropped it beside us.

Her fingers burned my skin as she trailed a line with her nails up and down my back. “Alyssa,” I breathed out, pulling up. Staring into her eyes, I felt like I was taking a dive into an ocean of emotions.

Moving back, I pulled her into a seated position as I removed her shirt. My heart clawed at my chest as her fingers trailed down my chest to my pants. Breathing out heavily, I lowered her back to the mat.