Chapter 39

**Vivian's POV**

''You broke into my house?''

"I remind her, placing my hands on my hips."

You gave me an extra key, remember?' she states in defense. I give her a blank look, my mind still stuck in Nik's bedroom. Irina blinks, her expression falling. I'm sorry. "Aren't you happy to see me?''

I snap back to the present, my heart immediately melting at the sight of her cute face.

I force a smile, trying to sound as genuine as possible. No...I'm so glad you're back. I've been making shitty decisions without you here.

I raise my arms to her, and she hugs me. I hold her tight, feeling the friendly warmth of her body relieving some tension in me. I have missed her a lot, and I am glad she is home again.

"How shitty?'' Irina asks when I let go. Her nose lifts as she sniffs the air between us. "Wait a minute...You smell like testosterone". And that hair?''

She backs a step away, giving me a once-over and her jaw drops open.

"Oh my God!"

"Vivian Brown, did you have a one­ night stand?''

She