Code 8

I Made A Deal with the Devil

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Chapter 49: Code 8

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Amir knew, of course, he had read his file in the asylum, Alexander’s mother never wanted him to be part of his father’s world, his empire, so she sent him away to Paris to grow up. But as the then most powerful mob boss in Russia, men had come to Paris one night to hurt her whilst Alexander was asleep.

Come morning when he saw the blood that was the moment he stepped up to his heritage – Alexander had killed his father for her, for everything he put her through.

Then a week later he had taken over his city and empire as king, to remind everyone no one could trap him.

Amir felt pretty trapped right now.

"She loved you."

Alexander nods.

Amir reaches out and touches him, the air around them silent and fragile.

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The flat around them felt like a bubble, neither one of them had left in days, surrounded by art, vintage décor and oak walls, Amir felt soft and whole.

Like Paris was slowly healing him from within.

The cut on his throat