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Chapter 71

Author: Skylar
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-22 23:08:06

ROMAN’S POV

The past two days have easily been the longest days of my life.

I'm walking on fucking thin ice, and every time Ana makes a sound and moves, I hold her tighter.

At first, I was struggling to process the death of my uncle , but now I wish he was alive so I can fucking kill him myself.

Unrestrainable rage keeps filling my chest, and knowing I can’t get revenge for what they did to Ana, because it not letting me have a peaceful sleep.

I haven’t slept since the night before we left for Russia, and until I’m sure Ana is okay, I won’t be able to shut an eye.

Suddenly her body tenses, and she tries to curl into me like a child hiding from someone.

I’m still holding her against my chest tightly.

I vehemently refuse to lay her down on the bed, I need her in my arms again.

“Shh…I’ve got you, baby,” I whisper, hoping my words will get through to her.

“No,” she mumbles.

She’s weak as she slaps my chest, then her fingers grip my shirt.

“No.”

Bringing my hand to her face, I run my p
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