Alexei smiled against her lips, knowing that all it would take is just a slight push on his part, and he could wind her up so easily again. Her reactions to his touch were intense and pure, and he found that absolutely addictive. His blue eyes sparkled when she seemed worried that she had embarrased him.<br/><br/>"Ingrid, look at me," he waited for her lovely gaze to meet his. "You could only embarrass me if I actually cared what these hyenas thought. You could ride me right here, right now, and I wouldn't give a damn whether they were offended or not. We're to be married, and if they find offense by the fact that we're more that a little attracted to each other, then that is *Their* problem, not ours." He promised, his smile growing when she mentioned the family. Leaning back in his chair, he motioned to Pavel and Liz on his other side,  looking as if they were trying to devour each other. "As for the family, do they look embarrassed?" He chuckled, before leaning close to Ingrid again. "Look close, my fiance, you can see their deuling tongues. I think they would devour each other if it were possible," he teased, nipping at her earlobe.