Waking up in the arms of a man who was away from home almost all the time was not just surprising, but rather beyond the realms of fantasy. It just so happened that fate had once brought you and Vladimir together. This man was too persistent and uncompromising, unwilling to let go of what he wanted for himself.

That's how your meetings began, when, contrary to your desire or words about employment Makarov silently sent a car to pick you up for another date, more like another job interview.

However, despite this, you could not remain indifferent to the one who so persistently tried to win your favour, sparing no expense. A little later he changed his approach to the way he treated you, as if he remembered that before him is not another soldier, but a woman in need of a kind word and at least some attempt at romance.

In this, unfortunately, Vladimir was a complete failure. Accustomed to the fact that everyone around him walks on a string meekly and obey every order, he tried for a long time to squeeze out of himself at least a couple of affectionate words. It made him more charming in your eyes. Women have always liked men who are willing to go out of their way for them.

Therefore, you did respond to his feelings by getting together with him and starting a relationship. Later, you learnt about his true personality, and. Against all odds, you decided to ignore his activities outside of your personal life.

Who cares what the person you love does and how cruel he is to others if he turns into an affectionate puppy with you, right? That's why you reacted calmly to his absence, knowing his whereabouts anyway. And for that reason, waking up tightly pressed against the hot body next to you was amazing.

Feeling you squirm, wanting to pull away, Vladimir sleepily pulled you closer to him, murmuring against your neck, «Lie down a little longer, darling. We're already too rarely together, like this...»