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Kings Of The Bratva 5: Two Incidents In One Night
Valentin “You better,” he retorted, eyes still flaming with anger. “Or else I’ll find someone more suited to run the casino.”My throat squeezed at the threat, and more irritation flooded my system. But I agreed with a nod anyway.At last, seemingly out of things to say, Nikolai turned his back to me. “Find that money and send me any reports you find. This meeting is over.”Without another word, he stalked toward the door with Roman in tow, and the two of them disappeared. Dimitri hung back with his arms crossed over his chest, just as menacing-looking as usual.I was left to pick up the pieces, wondering just how bad the situation truly was. Without a clue of how to get started, I had no idea if it was a once-off hit or if there was a new player in New York prepared to step up to us.Trying to collect myself, I brushed it all off and went to the elevator sometime after. Dimitri followed like a guard dog posted by Nikolai, and we went back down.Even if things were in shambles behind
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-24Kings Of The Bratva 6: Welcome To The Family
Valentin The private lounge was beginning to look more like a meeting place than an area to let loose.Barnes Chester, the notorious boss who somehow managed to secure Philadelphia, sat on one of the chairs across from the velvet couch. Nikolai sat in the middle by himself while Dimitri, Roman, and I stood in the room. His men were there, too, as a reminder of their strength.Hesitance lingered between us, even while drinks were poured and handed to each of the men.Barnes took a careful sip from his glass. “I don’t imagine you boys called us all the way here to sample some whiskey.”“You’re right about that,” Nikolai said, leaning back casually. “We’ve been running into some issues as of late, and we were wondering if you’ve had a hand in it.”The boss looked at Nikolai oddly, pulling his glass away from his lips. “What sort of problems? As far as I can tell, this place is teeming with paying customers.”Nikolai eyed him suspiciously, approaching the situation skeptically. “Let’s ca
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-25Kings Of The Bratva 7: A Blast From The Past
LyraCartoons played on the small television that looked like it was from the nineties as Charlie sat in front of it with a few of his toys. He laughed at whatever had happened in the show, and I smiled at him from my place in the kitchen while I scrubbed at our plates from lunch.It was Saturday, our favorite day since it meant I could be home with him all day.Just as I rinsed a plate off, a knock reached the door, and I looked over curiously. Unable to see from there, I put the dish down and hurried to the door.The moment I met his eyes through the screen door, my heart stopped.My father stood outside, wearing a small smile. “Hello, Lyra. It has been some time.”The shock moved through me like a bad dream. It didn’t feel real.“What are you doing here?” I asked, voice barely above a whisper. “It’s been almost…three years.”“I know, sweetheart,” he murmured with a sigh. “But I need you and the boy to come with me back to Philly.”My heart raced at the idea, and I shook my head. Ev
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-25Kings Of The Bratva 8: A Blast From The Past II
LyraDad led us to a fancy suite while I carried Charlie in my arms, slumped against my shoulder, still tired after sleeping in the car. The room was overkill, far too lavish than necessary. But when Dad wanted things to be perfect, he spared no expense.It was later at night when we arrived, and I couldn’t help but feel like the walls were caving in around me.Earlier that day, I had no idea I had already been sold off and promised to marry the very man I hoped never to see again.Dad sat on a loveseat and watched while Charlie played with his dinosaurs on the expensive-looking carpet. I stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows with my arms folded, watching the cars stuck in traffic below.Before long, the door opened, and several men walked in.Craning over my shoulder, my heart stammered the moment I found Valentin. His brothers followed, looking around the room.He met my gaze, and everything hit me. The rage, upset, and confusion over what had gone wrong between us. It crashed into
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26Kings Of The Bratva 9: I'm Your Father
ValentinLyra was a sight for sore eyes, and my god, did it feel like a punishment.Her beauty was startling, as if it had grown tenfold since becoming a mother. Immediately, I wished I had been able to see her belly swollen with my child. To be able to brag that I had secured a woman like her.She used to feel unbelievably good beneath me, taking everything I had to give her, always whining and whimpering for more. Nobody had compared to her since, even if it sounded pathetic to admit.Yet she hardly looked happy to see me then, and the shock of it all was too much.I had a son that I didn’t know about. She never told me.Three years had gone by, and as far as I had been concerned, she vanished. At that time, she raised our son in secret.Blinking back at her dubiously, I tried to hide my shock. I didn’t want to make a scene in front of the boy, even if I had felt robbed in a way.My brothers murmured to themselves, but I wasn’t paying attention.Drawn to the small child, I kneeled a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-26Kings Of The Bratva 10: Officially Married
LyraTwo days had gone by in a blur despite being bored stiff in the hotel suite, awaiting the day I’d be kissing my freedom goodbye.At the very least, the suite was nice, and Dad was gone most of the time dealing with business. It had been just me and Charlie, waiting for the wedding to arrive. But when you aren’t surrounded by your own things and only have the hotel television to watch, it feels like agony.But waking up that morning, I found a ballroom gown laid out on the bed, zipped up to protect it.I had barely unzipped it to take a look at the expensive fabric, embroidered with beautiful rhinestones and cut into a sweetheart neckline, by the time a woman stepped into the room.Gasping, I dropped the dress and looked at her in question. “Who are you?”The woman looked nice enough with her black hair up in a bun, giving me kind eyes. “I’m Nina, one of Valentin’s maids. He sent me to help you get ready. Lucky for you, I used to be an aspiring makeup artist.”“Oh,” I mumbled, st
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-27Kings Of The Bratva 11: Remorse
ValentinI couldn’t wait for the ceremony to be over and for the cake to be cut.Even if I didn’t eat any, it meant we were closer to leaving the lackluster wedding and being able to return home sooner rather than later. It felt like a sham wedding because it was, and I couldn’t help but think that Lyra would’ve wanted better for herself.It was embarrassing, yet I was swept into a first dance before I could have any say in it.The music began to play after the chairs were cleared, and Lyra stood there somewhat awkwardly. Taking her hand, I pulled her closer and put my hands on her waist. Carefully, we began to sway silently. I could feel my brothers watching with their smug smiles. Enora took a few pictures.It was frustrating to know just how much they were enjoying themselves at my expense, even though they were the ones who discouraged my relationship with her in the first place. It was some twisted way for them to get under my skin, and it was working.It was like they enjoyed wa
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-28Kings Of The Bratva 12: I Have No Expectations
ValentinThe neck of the bottle was mostly gone by the time the door opened, revealing Lyra escorted by a few of our men. She entered the room hesitantly as the guards nodded once and retreated to the hall, closing the door behind them.Standing there with her arms folded in front of herself, she cleared her throat awkwardly, not fully looking at me. She was still wearing the dress I had picked out for her, even if she didn’t know that part.Aware of the stagnant air between us, I chuckled to myself and dropped down into one of the seats. The cushion eased with a sigh beneath my weight, giving me relief from being on my feet during the ceremony.“It seems fate has brought us together again.”Lyra only pulled a small smile. I could feel her hesitance from across the room.“Sit,” I murmured, gesturing vaguely toward the other chair.Wordlessly, she did exactly that, gliding across the floor with her elegance. She took her seat opposite me and glanced around the room.Sighing to myself,
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Kings Of The Bratva ~Book 4: The Bratva's Wildcard~
When a ruthless Bratva king wins a poker game with more than just money on the table, he walks away with a living, breathing trophy—a girl too young, too defiant, and far too tempting to let go.She wanted revenge. He gave her captivity.Now, locked in his estate with no escape and no allies, she’s forced to play a new kind of game, one where the stakes are her freedom, her body, and the very heart she swore she’d never give away.He says she’s unripe. Untouched. That he’ll mold her into the perfect Bratva wife. She hates his arrogance, his icy control, his ability to make her tremble with just a look.But hate is a dangerous game to play...especially when desire blurs the lines.He owns her now. The question is—will she break free, or beg to stay?
Kings Of The Bratva A/N
Hey my loves!I’m beyond grateful for each of you who came along for this ride with Roman and Aria! But don’t get too comfortable, because Book Four is coming up fast and it’s going to be amazing! I can’t wait for you to dive back in!Please let me know what you think so far–I’m always excited to hear your thoughts!💕
Kings Of The Bratva Epilogue
- AriaThe bookstore was bustling with people the moment it opened for the evening, and a long line went out the door.The cozy store on the corner lit up the dark street with its warm light, and that fuzzy feeling in my chest was something I had looked forward to since I was a child.Nestled toward the back of the store in bookcases and boxes upon boxes of my own work, I sat, Sharpie in hand while I smiled for my readers.At one point in my life, I never thought I’d be able to say that—my readers. Never thought I’d have the chance to follow my dreams and just write.But stacks of my novel sat next to me while each person approached my pop-up table with their copies.Roman had put Lyra and Enora in charge of organizing the signing and launch party, but it was no secret that Valentin had his input taken into consideration too.String lights twinkled above my head to make the evening feel even more special. Paired with the free hot drinks and food, the rush of energy in the air, and the
Kings Of The Bratva 41: Congratulations
- RomanMy leg wouldn’t stop shaking from my place in the waiting room chair, nerves completely frayed.I intended on being in the delivery room with Aria, but after seeing her in pain without being able to do anything about it, slicked it sweat and wincing, I’d flushed.The doctor’s attention shifted to me not far into it, and she told me to take a walk. Not wanting to disobey a good doc’s orders, I complied and walked out.I didn’t want to admit to anyone that the thought of witnessing the bloody scene that was to come made me feel woozy, but once the chance to take a break from it arose, I took it.Yet it didn’t make me feel any better about it.I should be in there with her, I thought to myself, fighting a silent battle.I was no stranger to blood or gore. In fact, I had seen the worst of the worst while working, yet it seemed completely brand new to me today.Head in my hands, I closed my eyes and tried to pull myself together.“Couldn’t handle it?”Lifting my head, I found Valen
Kings Of The Bratva 40: Safe In His Arms
AriaA pleasant haze consumed me as Roman continued to dote on me, taking the time to carefully wash my hair and free me of that grimy feeling. He even rubbed my neck and shoulders, releasing all the tension left there. His touch was like magic and exactly what I needed.I didn’t realize how tense I had been until all the knots were worked out, and I sat more relaxed in the tub.With my long, even breaths, I felt better than I had in quite some time, in complete awe of Roman and his care. It was like he wanted to make up for lost time, and I didn’t mind one bit.“I could get used to this,” I sighed, eyes closed as he returned his hands to my neck and didn’t let up.He chuckled quietly from behind me. “Don’t worry, massages will be an often occurrence. You say the word and I’ll get to it, or I could hire someone to set up a massage table for you.”Both sounded incredibly perfect. I hummed, “Don’t tempt me.”“Whatever you need. Whatever you want, it will be yours,” Roman promised, dipp
Kings Of The Bratva 39: Stand With You
Aria It felt like having a rock in my gut to finally put that ultimatum on the table, but I knew it needed to be done. I couldn’t sit around and pretend like this baby didn’t exist. Like it wasn’t a critical conversation we needed to have.Roman paused his scrubbing and leaned against the tub, ensuring our eye contact was held. His tone was genuine. “I know that I didn’t react how I should’ve, but I won’t miss out on a second of raising our child. You shouldn’t have to face this difficult thing alone. In fact, you don’t need to return to work or your old life. As long as you let me, I’ll stand with you and this baby until my last breath. I will take care of you both.”My heart swelled at his words, feeling a sort of relief that I hadn’t known in some time. Tears ran down my cheeks as I was overwhelmed by his sincerity.Roman reached out and wiped a tear away with his thumb. He smiled warmly. “I tried so hard to not fall for you. The first time I saw you, I knew it would be nearly imp
Kings Of The Bratva 38: I'm Sorry
- AriaI never thought I'd miss Roman's house as much as I did until I ended up in that cold basement.The relief I felt upon returning was immense, despite how exhausted I was.I couldn't believe I had been kidnapped again. How had I somehow managed to get caught in the middle of it all? It wasn't ideal, and it certainly wasn't how I had hoped the night would go.But Roman had found me. He risked his life to get me back, and while it didn't fix everything, it was a start.Shaking even as we walked into the warm house, I couldn't seem to get the chill out of my bones.Roman noticed at once, expression riddled with concern. Instead of making me walk another step, he scooped me up in his arms and held me against his chest."Don't worry about anything, I'll draw you a bath."Lacking the energy to fight or say otherwise, I relaxed in his hold, cheek pressed against his warmth.We went down the hall and up the stairs until we reached his master bedroom, to my surprise. I was placed on the
Kings Of The Bratva 37: Blood For Blood
Roman He paused, pretending as if he were giving it some consideration. He sucked in air through his teeth. “No, I don’t think I will. We both know that would never work.”He wasn’t as stupid as I initially thought. He was right, it would never work. Hence why he wasn’t going to make it out of that basement."We wouldn't be in this standoff if you hadn't walked into our house with your guns drawn," Marco said, expression souring. "For full transparency, you were supposed to wait until we moved her. Until I got my answers and had a little fun. But you just couldn't wait. Why are you the only one who gets to bed your captive? God certainly has His favorites."I clenched the gun in my grasp, losing my patience. "And you can't be killed soon enough."Marco laughed at that, relaxing the blade before securing it against Aria's neck again. She flinched. "You're just mad that I managed to pull off what you failed to do. Teresa had been practically waiting to get abducted. It was the perfect
Kings Of The Bratva 36: Standoff
- RomanMy gun was aimed at Marco while Dimitri had his pressed against Sal's head, a warning to Marco that his father's life was on the line and that we would waste no time ending it.With his knife pressed against Aria's throat, we were at a standstill.Marco laughed to himself, starting with a low chuckle that built into a full one, amused by it all.It made my blood boil.Aria closed her eyes despite her tears, trying not to move, should she force the blade closer to her skin by accident.Seeing her there, under his mercy, was my worst nightmare. She was innocent to our world, having only exposed herself to it through her novels. Through her passions. Yet, she found herself in the position that no woman in the mafia world wanted to be in. To the Espositos, her capture was nothing more than a tactic to get us to comply, a means of having something over my head. But to me, her being taken meant everything. Her safety meant even more.I hated imagining how scared she was to be taken
