"When did you get back?" Rose asked Dimitri while he carried her down the street.

"This morning. I went by the penthouse before I found you in the coffee shop".

Rose continued to giggle. "Where are we going?" she asked Dimitri as the elevator in her apartment building dinged on Lissa and Christian's floor.

"I'm taking you home, baby". He stopped in front of a door to an apartment which Rose had never been to before, opened it with a key and carried Rose over the threshold. "This was meant to be a surprise from Abe. He bought us an apartment. But Alberta convinced him to let me bring you here alone". Dimitri smiled widely.

When they entered the apartment Rose was amazed. Not by the apartment itself, or the furnishing, or even the view, but by the rose petals that lead to the bedroom and that the entire room was lit with candles.

"Dimitri!" Rose breathed, "It's beautiful".

"I can't take all the credit. I had a little help". Dimitri smiled. He hadn't stopped smiling since he spotted Rose from behind, in the coffee shop, getting hit on by a clueless barista.

Dimitri gently set Rose on her feet but didn't let her go. He ran his hand through her hair and tilted her head back. Dimitri pressed his lips to hers enjoying the taste of hot chocolate on her tongue.

"God, I missed you", Rose murmured, as Dimitri leaned his forehead against hers and she placed her hands on his chest.

"I missed you too, milaya".

Rose tugged at Dimitri's shirt, indicating to him that she wanted if off. He complied, pulling the garment over his head. She wasn't exaggerating when she described him as an Adonis. She trailed her fingertips across his chest and down his abs. Her mouth followed her hands as she kissed her way down his body. Rose made quick work of Dimitri's pants pushing them down his legs. Dimitri kicked his shoes off and let Rose take his pants off completely. When Rose tugged Dimitri's boxers off his beautiful cock sprang free. On her knees in front of him, Rose's mouth was salivating. Rose kissed the tip of Dimitri's magnificent erection before she took it into her mouth. She bobbed her head up and down, taking in more and more of Dimitri's shaft every time.

"Fuck", Dimitri groaned as he fisted Rose's hair. He was trying very hard not to thrust his hips or push her head down.

He succeeded until Rose hollowed out her cheek and sucked harder lightly grazing his engorged manhood with her teeth. Rose knew from experience that there was no way she'd be able to take all of his him in her mouth, try as she might, pumping the rest of his length with a firm grip of her hand.

Rose never broke eye contact with Dimitri, even when he thrust a bit too roughly. She secretly loved it when her man's cock hit the back other throat. Mainly because she knew she was causing her stoic comrade to completely lose control. Rose didn't mind the vulgarity of the action because she knew if the roles were reversed and Dimitri had his tongue in her holiest of holies, she would be bucking her hips uncontrollably and guiding him to the exact place she needed him the most with fistful of his hair.

Dimitri looked down at his beautiful Roza with his rock hard cock in her hot wet mouth. Watching Rose on her knees with her lips pressed around his length was erotic to the point of obscene. He could have cum just from the sight of it, especially since he'd been missing and craving her body for 7 long weeks.

Dimitri stroked her cheek, signaling for Rose to stop. But she didn't. She just sucked harder until Dimitri released in her mouth with a animalistic growl, fisting her hair tighter. Rose sucked him dry, taking care to lick every drop that escaped from her mouth.

"Now you're just a sweaty and gross as me", Rose jibed at the fine sheen of sweat that coated Dimitri and stood from the floor.

"And you're still not naked enough". Dimitri bit his lip and pulled Rose's shirt along with her sports bra over her head. "God, I've missed these", Dimitri murmured as he sunk to his knees, bringing himself almost level with Rose's ample bosom. He gently squeezed both soft, full breasts in his hands, marveling at how perfectly they fit. As if her big round mounds were made especially for him. Rose's head fell back as he took one perfect pink nipple in his mouth and then the other.

Dimitri nudged Rose back onto the bed and removed her sneakers. Strangely, it reminded him of they day they met, when Rose needed help getting out her high heeled strappy shoes. Then he peeled off her pants and panties. Rose lifted her hips to help him.

Dimitri stared in wonder at her naked beauty before laying on the bed, half beside Rose, half leaning his weight on her. "I'm going to take my time with you", he said, cupping her cheek. Rose shuttered at the pure look of lust in his eyes. Dimitri kissed Rose breathless then trailed open mouth kissed down her neck, stopping at he pulse point. He sucked her pulse point till bruised ever so slightly, then continued trail his lips down to her collar bone. Dimitri kissed his way down till he was over Rose heart, where he let his lips linger, holding her body tightly.

Rose ran her hands through his hair and kissed the crown of his head. "I love you", she said.

Dimitri leaned back up, meeting her gaze intensely. "Say it again".

"Dimitri, I love you".

"Tell me again", he said, as he positioned himself between her thighs.

Rose smiled. "I love you".

He smiled back. "I'll never tire of hearing that".

"I love you", she repeated.

Dimitri pressed his engorged manhood to Roses hot core. He slid between her fold, coating himself with her essence. He hummed in content at how wet she was.

Rose cupped Dimitri cheek and rubbed the pad of her thumb across his lips. "I love you", she said again. "I'll say it as much as you need to hear it, Dimitri".

He smiled and kissed her, biting her lower lip. When he release her lip he pushed himself inside wanting crevasse, inch by tantalizing inch, never breaking eye contact in the process. When he was in to the hilt, Rose gasped. It really had been too long. She craved that feeling of fullness that only Dimitri could bring her for so long. Dimitri stilled until Rose wrapped her legs around him, her heels digging into his ass, urging him to thrust.

"I love you, Dimitri".

"I love you, Roza".

Dimitri started a slow pace, thrusting in and out as he held Rose tenderly in his arms. Rose met every one of his thrusts with a thrust of her own. She took the time to refamiliarize herself with the contours of his muscled back, running her hand down from his shoulder blades to his ass with deliberate slowness.

Dimitri loved the way Rose wrapped herself around him. He loved that when he was buried inside her, everything else faded away, it was just him and her. Together.

He stared down at her, complete in awe at the way her cheeks flushed and her hair splayed across the bed. He kissed her deeply, needing the feel of her tongue sliding against his.

Dimitri could tell by Rose's panting and moaning and her walls clenching around him, that she was close. He could also tell that this was be a rather understated orgasm, far from earth shattering, which was perfect for him, since he was nowhere near done with her.

After her first orgasm, Dimitri lifted Rose's leg, placing her calf on his shoulder. He picked up the pace, pumping in and out of her as he rubbed her clit vigorously with his hand. Rose screamed as her second orgasm hit. But Dimitri still wasn't satisfied and he wouldn't be until Rose's voice was hoarse from screaming his name over and over.

Dimitri flipped Rose over pulling her backside up towards him so she was on all fours, as he kneeled behind her. He slid easily into Rose's tight pussy, immediately starting to pound into her. Rose's screams only spurred Dimitri on more. Losing himself completely, he smacked Rose's behind lightly, something he'd never done before with anyone. Dimitri had no idea what possessed him to do it but Rose loved it. Her walls clenched harder instantly in response.

"Yes! Dimitri harder!"

So Dimitri pound into her harder, gripping her hips tightly as he thrust repeatedly, smacking her voluptuous ass every few thrusts, thoroughly enjoying the view on his own cock pumping in and out of Rose. The only downside to this position was that Dimitri couldn't see her eyes. That would easily be rectified with a mirror he had every intention of installing as soon as possible.

"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Rose chanted as Dimitri grunted and moaned.

"Come on, baby! Cum for me one more time!", Dimitri commanded.

Rose screamed as her release wracked through her body. She felt as though fireworks exploded as her walls tightened in climax. Dimitri wouldn't be able to hold on any longer even if he wanted to. His massive cock pulsated within her walls, violently releasing as Rose took everything he had to give.

Dimitri stilled and collapsed beside Rose. He laced their fingers together and brought her hand to hip lips, kissing it tenderly. "Rest now, Roza", Rose nodded still breathless, "You'll need it", he smirked.

Rose tried feebly to raise her eyebrow. Dimitri chuckled and answered her unspoken question. "We still have the rest of the apartment to christen".

"That's very ambitious of you comrade".

"We have a lot of time to make up for, milaya".

Rose giggled. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you, Dimitri Belkov".

Dimitri's answering smile could light up the blackest night. He leaned his head on her chest, gathering her up in his arms. "I wanted to ask you something, Roza".

Rose's heart starting beating faster. She was certain he'd purpose. And despite her declaration of wanting forever with him and her earlier statement that she'd say yes, she still wanted to just be with him for a while longer, without any pressure to pursue a future. Not that she was having doubt about him, she was just too young to plan a marriage and think about children, which would be inevitable.

He sat up and took a breath. He hadn't noticed Rose's well disguised apprehension. "Will you come with me to Russia?" Dimitri asked hopefully. Rose was silently relieved. So silent in fact that she didn't respond to Dimitri's question at all. "I want you to meet my family", he continued nervously, "see where I grew up…"

Dimitri was silenced by Rose excited shriek when she threw herself at him crashing into his chest. "Of course I'll go with you to Russia".

Dimitri was elated. They talked a little about when they'd travel. Dimitri told Rose about his home town and his family, eyes shining. Rose couldn't wait to hear stories from Dimitri's family about how he was like as a little kid.

Eventually they stopped talking and went back to dutifully christening their new home.

Hours later, Rose and Dimitri lounged in the gargantuan bathtub of the master bedroom's ensuite in their new home. Rose sat between Dimitri's legs, leaning her back against him as her head laid on his chest. Dimitri rested his chin on her shoulder.

"How have you been keeping yourself busy all these last few weeks?" Dimitri asked.

"I run and train in the mornings. I cook dinner almost every evening with Alberta".

"And how have your nights been, milaya?" Dimitri was concerned.

Rose answered hesitantly, "I haven't been sleeping well, but I haven't had any episodes".

Dimitri filled with pride that Rose was able to overcome her night terrors. It just made him see her as even more of a warrior. He kissed her temple.

"What about you? What have you been up too all this time?" Rose asked tentatively, wondering if Dimitri was at liberty to say. "I mean, were you at headquarters the entire time? Were you sent back out into the field again?" Rose asked worriedly, thinking maybe she didn't really want to know what had happened to him while he was gone.

"I was tying up loose ends".

Rose turned around around in Dimitri's arms, bringing them chest to chest. "Is that all you can tell me?"

Dimitri shook his head. "The Lazar case was mine for weeks before I moved into Mazur Manor. I had done recon and surveillance at several of Lazar's known hideouts. There wasn't anyone who knew the case better than me. I had deep knowledge of the inner workings of his entire organization including known associates. We needed to make sure Lazar's whole network was taken down".

"So you weren't in the office doing nine to five," Rose stated. Dimitri shook his head again. "And that's were these are from?" Rose trailed her fingers over cuts that ran across Dimitri left bicep towards his pec, which were already starting to scar. Those weren't the only new scars on him. Dimitri nodded. Rose could tell that she was milking Dimitri for information he didn't want to divulge. Whether it was because the information was classified or it was just too difficult to talk about, she didn't know. Instead of prying further, she placed a hand on his chest and kissed Dimitri comfortingly. "I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you".

Dimitri leaned his forehead against hers, ran his hand through Rose's hair and cupped the back of her neck. "Knowing I was coming home to you, knowing I was fighting to keep you safe… That was the only thing that kept me going, Roza". He breathed her in.

Rose straddled Dimitri and hugged him fiercely. Dimitri shifted in the tub so Rose could wrap her legs around him.

"It's so good to be home", Dimitri sighed in content. They both knew what he meant. Home is where the heart is and Dimitri's heart was with Rose, just as much as Rose's heart was with Dimitri. They made love again, softly, sweetly, gently. They stayed wrapped in each other until long after the water had turned cold.

Rose and Dimitri were perfectly matched in every way. Emotionally. Mentally. Physically. They complimented each other like milk and chocolate. Like peanut butter and jelly. Like pepperoni and pizza.

They found love, companionship, comfort and pleasure in each other. More than anything, they found home in each other. They completed each other, mind, body and soul.

"I love you".

"I love you".

A/N:

Up next is the epilog. I kind of wrote this chapter and the epilog together going back and forth before deciding how and where to split it.

The lemon in the beginning was a little racier than I usually write. Hope you enjoyed it!

Let me know what you think! Review Review Review!

Last time's quote was from Secret life of Pets! Nicely done BassAss4Ever who guessed correctly!

I've decided not to do the quotes thing in the epilog so this is the last time I'll be playing the quote game in this story. Here we go:

Me? I'm dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for, because you can never predict when they're going to do something incredibly... stupid.

Helper quotes:

Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate

Why is the rum gone?

The code is more what you would call guidelines than actual rules.

You need to find yourself a girl, mate. Or perhaps the reason you practice three hours a day is that you already found one, and are otherwise incapable of wooing said strumpet. You're not a eunuch are you?

Clearly you've never been to Singapore.

Savvy?

Take your best shot and don't forget to review!

Cheers,

kooki