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Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Gone Girl
Alessia sat in the den, her eyes unfocused as she stared out the window. Nicolai hovered nearby, his concerned gaze never leaving her. The news of Petr's death and Dmitri's disappearance had shaken them both, but Nicolai's constant presence was beginning to wear on her nerves.She took a deep breath, forcing a small smile as she turned to him. "Nicolai, darling, why don't you go to your office? I'm sure there's work piling up."He frowned, moving closer. "I don't want to leave you alone, my love. Not after everything that's happened.""Really, I'll be fine. I know..."Just then, Sergei appeared in the doorway, a stranger at his side. "Boss, Mikhail needs you to go over some business matters," Sergei said.Nicolai hesitated, glancing between Alessia and the newcomers.Sergei cleared his throat and spoke directly to Alessia. "Mikail is...an accountant. He's got some important, uh, figures to go over."Alessia seized the opportunity. "Go on, darling. I'll be fine. I have some medical jou
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Rage
Nicolai paced the study, his fingers drumming on the table in front of him. The conversation with Sergei had been brief and to the point. Petr had been found, but no sign of Dmitri. Nicolai knew his brother's MO too well, and Petr's brutal murder only confirmed his involvement.He ran a hand across his face, feeling the weight of exhaustion settle on his shoulders. He'd been unable to focus on the financials Sergei needed him to review, his thoughts constantly drifting to Alessia. He was thankful that at least he knew she was safe under his roof.The door burst open with a bang, and Nicolai's head snapped up. His eyes widened in shock at the sight of the man standing in the doorway. He was drenched in blood, his usually crisp suit in tatters, and a deep gash ran along his forehead, marring his face with a bright red scar. Nicolai recognized him as one of his most seasoned guards, but he couldn't recall his name."What in
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Bait
Alessia's heart pounded in her chest as the boat sped into the night, the cold wind whipping her hair across her face. She kept her eyes forward, refusing to show any fear in front of Dmitri and his henchman. She seethed with anger, both at her captors and the situation. She'd been so stupid! Nicolai had told her to stay in the house or take one of the guards with her, but she'd felt safe with all his men around the property. Obviously, she'd underestimated the danger that his brother posed.And that fueled her anger even more. How could they do this to Nicolai? He had done nothing but be born and been successful and according to what he'd told her, he'd spent years idolizing his older half-brother. A shiver ran up her spine at
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Alone
Banging came on the thick wooden door and she flinched. Dmitri nodded and one of his men opened the lock. A gust of cold air blew in, briefly interrupting the intense atmosphere as two men entered, their faces grim."What's her status?" Dmitri demanded, his eyes never leaving Alessia."Safe and sound, sir," one of the men replied, his voice strained."Good. Keep it that way. I want her unharmed...for now."
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance A Grim Fate
The floorboards creaked below her, and she held her breath, frozen in place. Footsteps approached, and she backed away from the window, her heart pounding. The doorknob turned, and she braced herself as the door opened.Dmitri strolled in, a sinister smile playing on his lips, and her stomach dropped. He carried a tray with a few meager dishes of food and set it down on a small table near the window."Eat," he said, gesturing to the food. "You must keep your strength up. We have a long journey ahead of us."
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Helicopter Ride
The cabin was silent save for the thumping of her heart and her ragged breathing. Alessia's eyes darted around the room, taking in every detail that might help her escape. The window, of course, was out of reach, and the door was locked tight. Her eyes fell on the bed she was secured to and a glimmer of hope ignited. The frame was old and the welds holding the iron bars in place looked rusty.She tested the bonds securing her wrists, but they held fast, immovable. Still, there was a slight give when she pulled against them. Perhaps they hadn't been as careful as they should have been in securing her. She pulled and strained against the restraints, feeling the cool metal dig into her skin. A jolt of pain shot up her arms, and she hisse
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Dmitri's Inferno
The helicopter banked, and the lights of a small town twinkled in the distance. Alessia's heart sank as she realized they were heading away from civilization, deeper into the wilderness. She strained against her seatbelt, a desperate need to escape gripping her, but it held her fast.Half an hour later, The aircraft began its descent, the forest below them thick and ominous. Alessia's eyes scanned the dark landscape, searching for any sign of a clearing, but the trees seemed endless.The helicopter touched down with a jolt, and the rotor's whirring noise faded as the engine slowed. The side door opened,
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance For Sale
Alessia's heart sank as Dmitri led her toward a large cage in the corner of the room. The cage was enclosed by thick metal bars and occupied by a group of women huddled together. Their eyes widened as she approached, a mix of fear and desperation clouding their gazes.She was pushed into the cage, the impact sending a jolt through her body. The women shuffled aside, making room for her, and she stumbled into their midst, her eyes scanning the surroundings. The cage was large enough to accommodate them all, but the space was cramped and stifling. A sickening feeling settled in her stomach as she realized these women must have been brought here against their will, just like her.Outside the cage, Dmitri's men continued their grim preparations. Alessia's eyes welled with tears when she recognized some of Nicolai's guards among them, their faces beaten and bruised. She couldn't help but wonder what had happened to Nicolai, if he was even alive. The cage was lit by a single bulb, its hars
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Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Epilogue
Nicolai sipped his coffee as he gazed out the master suite's windows and watched staff running around like ants below getting ready for today's events. Good. Everyone should be busy. Everything had to be perfect.Today, he would make Alessia his wife.The thought sent a frisson of excitement and nerves through him. After a lifetime of violence and isolation, he had found a modicum of peace, and love. He'd also found a reason to build something beyond his criminal empire. Alessia had become the center of his world, her light guiding him out of the shadows he had inhabited for so long.A knock at the door pulled him from his thoughts, and he turned to see Sergei enter, looking uncharacteristically nervous in his new suit."Everything is almost ready, boss," Sergei reported. "The guests are starting to arrive."Nicolai nodded, straightening his tie. "And Taylor?"A small smile tugged at Sergei's lips. "She's with the doctor, helping her get ready."Nicolai studied his lieutenant, noting t
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Endings and Beginnings
Nicolai stood at his office window, the weight of Viktor's letter heavy in his pocket. The past weeks had brought revelations that shook his world, yet also cemented what he'd known in his heart - family was everything. Not just blood, but the bonds forged through loyalty...and even love.He turned as Alessia entered, her presence bringing light to the room as always. She moved to his side, fitting perfectly under his arm as they looked out over the city together."I heard the surgeon cleared you today," she said softly. "Your shoulder's fully healed.""Da," he replied, his hand moving to touch the spot where his brother's bullet had torn through flesh and muscle. It was not one hundred percent, still stiff and his strength wasn't completely back but it no longer pained him. The physical wound had healed, but the betrayal still burned."And Boris? How is he doing?""Better. Taylor says he'll make a full recovery." Alessia leaned into him slightly. "She's good at what she does.""Like
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance A Dark Man
Back at the safe house, Alessia and Taylor waited anxiously for news of the operation. The hours ticked by slowly, each minute feeling like an eternity as they worried about the men they cared for.Finally, the sound of approaching vehicles filled the air, and moments later, Nicolai and his men entered the safe house, their faces etched with fatigue but also a sense of relief.Alessia rushed to Nicolai's side, her eyes searching his for answers. "Did you find the weapons?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Nicolai nodded, his arm wrapping around her waist as he pulled her close. "We found them. And we found Dmitri too. He's dead, poisoned by his own hand."Alessia let out a sigh of relief, her body sagging against Nicolai's. "It's finally over," she murmured, her voice filled with a mixture of relief and exhaustion.Taylor stepped forward, her expression grave. "What about the weapons? How do we dispose of them safely?"Sergei moved to her side, his hand resting gently on h
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance The Chase
Nicolai stood in the center of the war room, surrounded by his most trusted men. Sergei stood to his right, bearing a fresh scar along his jaw, a reminder of the recent skirmish with Dmitri's men. The air was thick with tension, the weight of their impending mission heavy on everyone's shoulders."Dmitri has crossed a line," Nicolai began, his voice steady and commanding. "His greed and ambition have led him to acquire chemical weapons, intending to use them against not just us, but innocent people as well."A collective murmur of disbelief and anger rippled through the room. The brotherhood had its dark sides, but the thought of using such deadly weapons against civilians was abhorrent even to the hardest of them."We have to stop him," Nicolai continued. "And we need to find these weapons before it's too late."Sergei stepped forward, laying out a map on the table. "Our informants have narrowed down the possible locations of the weapons to three warehouses in the industrial district.
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Confessions
The tension in the room thickened as everyone processed the weight of the decision before them. The stakes had suddenly become much higher than a family feud or a struggle for power within the brotherhood. Thousands of innocent lives hung in the balance. The room fell into a heavy silence as everyone absorbed the gravity of the situation. Finally, Vadim spoke up from his position near the door."We could split into teams," he suggested, his tactical mind already working. "One group to verify the storage unit's contents, another to reconnoiter the warehouse.""No splitting up," Nicolai said firmly. "That's exactly what Dmitri would want - to divide our forces, make us vulnerable.""Then how do we proceed?" Taylor asked, her mind already calculating medical supplies they might need if things went wrong.Sergei moved closer to the group, though his gun remained trained on their visitors. "We need more intelligence before we move. These two can be questioned separately - compare their sto
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance Escape
She strained against the businessman's grip, hoping to attract Sergei's attention. "Let me go! Do you know who I am? Nicolai will have your head if he catches you.The businessman tightened his grip, pulling her away from the cage by the rope that bound her hands in front of her and toward the shadows. "Tais-toi, you foolish girl. Do you think anyone here cares if you scream?"She struggled anew knowing at least one person did. Her eyes locked on Sergei for a brief moment. The figure hesitated, his eyes flicking between her and the men around them. Then, with a subtle nod, he disappeared into the night."Fuck you!" she cried, her voice echoing in the warehouse as she struggled against his, desperate to buy Nicolai's me some time to rescue her from this madness.Suddenly, the Frenchman slapped her hard across the face, and she stumbled, the taste of blood filling her mouth."Salope!" he growled, yanking toward the waiting SUV.Alessia's eyes watered from the pain, but she refused to sh
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance For Sale
Alessia's heart sank as Dmitri led her toward a large cage in the corner of the room. The cage was enclosed by thick metal bars and occupied by a group of women huddled together. Their eyes widened as she approached, a mix of fear and desperation clouding their gazes.She was pushed into the cage, the impact sending a jolt through her body. The women shuffled aside, making room for her, and she stumbled into their midst, her eyes scanning the surroundings. The cage was large enough to accommodate them all, but the space was cramped and stifling. A sickening feeling settled in her stomach as she realized these women must have been brought here against their will, just like her.Outside the cage, Dmitri's men continued their grim preparations. Alessia's eyes welled with tears when she recognized some of Nicolai's guards among them, their faces beaten and bruised. She couldn't help but wonder what had happened to Nicolai, if he was even alive. The cage was lit by a single bulb, its hars
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance All On the Table
The tension in the room thickened as everyone processed the weight of the decision before them. The stakes had suddenly become much higher than a family feud or a struggle for power within the brotherhood. Thousands of innocent lives hung in the balance. The room fell into a heavy silence as everyone absorbed the gravity of the situation. Finally, Vadim spoke up from his position near the door."We could split into teams," he suggested, his tactical mind already working. "One group to verify the storage unit's contents, another to reconnoiter the warehouse.""No splitting up," Nicolai said firmly. "That's exactly what Dmitri would want - to divide our forces, make us vulnerable.""Then how do we proceed?" Taylor asked, her mind already calculating medical supplies they might need if things went wrong.Sergei moved closer to the group, though his gun remained trained on their visitors. "We need more intelligence before we move. These two can be questioned separately - compare their stor
Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance WMD
One night, as Nicolai and Alessia were huddled over maps and documents in the safe house's main room, a sudden knock at the door startled everyone. Sergei moved quickly, pulling out his gun and positioning himself by the door. Nicolai signaled for Taylor and Alessia to stay back as he cautiously approached the entryway from the side where he could not be seen.Sergei peered through the peephole, then waved Vadim to flank him before exchanging a glance with Nicolai who had pulled a weapon but disappeared into the corner shadows before Sergei opened the door. Two men, both dressed in dark clothing and wearing wary expressions, stood on the other side."We're here to see Nicolai," one of the men said, his voice tense, his accent thick.Sergei eyed them warily. "Who are you?""We've come from Dmitri's organization," the other man said, his gaze darting nervously around the room. "We want to defect. Dmitri—he's unhinged. He's going to destroy everything if he's not stopped."Nodding at Vad
