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Rafayel“Not on board.”The door closed with a click, and Tikhon’s steps toward me were energetic. A scowl on his face followed after he dropped a thin file on my desk and collapsed on the chair facing mine. He cocked his head to the side, spread an arm above the rim of the twin chair beside his, and kicked a leg out.I should have known what he was talking about the minute he walked into this office. Honestly, I did know. The problem was, negative reports and I didn’t connect. Wecouldn’texist in the same space. If I wanted something taken care of, then it had to be taken care of. There were no ‘buts’ or ‘ifs’ or ‘hows’— just what Rafayel wanted, he got.So, Tikhon pouncing in here with that frustrated, dejected look and strained soulless eyes to deliver that message was a courageous move. A very costly one, but it meant he’d tried and was pissed that he was going to have to tell me he failed.I folded my arms on the desk, instinctively knotting my fingers to keep my hands busy. Somet
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As expected.From the minute he walked through that door, my gut told me trouble. Maybe I’d been gifted in the womb, but my instincts failed zero to one percent of the time. Rafayel Yezhov was always right.That groan of his meant more trouble to deal with.Already riled up and fucking irritated with the Jabril and Italian mafia shit going on, it was a battle suppressing the urgeto whack my dumb cousin across the head with the butt of my gun.If it wasn’t already clear, I didn’t like the kid very much. When he turned eighteen, he nixed his formal initiation as a Yezhov into the Bratva to pursue his passion for racing.Racing.What I thought started out as a raving madness of youthful exuberance turned out to be more than just a fucking joke, and to worsen the matter, ruining his reputation and dragging his name through the fucking soil, his progress chart recorded more losses than wins.For years, he maintained his distance, focused on his cars and failures, and only came running when
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LeonoraOne Day AgoLet’s talk about my love interests.Trudging through the sand to the black Audi R8 parked by the beach’s raised wooden gates, my jaw stayed fixed and my fingers clenched. To everyone who squealed an excited “hello!” or hearty “congratulations” as I stormed past the exit, courtesy demanded that I mutter a response, at least.Unlocking the car, I flung my shoes on the passenger’s seat and buckled myself in. The engine purred, and bright headlights punctured through the thick clog of darkness. I latched a death grip on the steering wheel.Back to the matter of love interests, there were zero.That’s correct—fucking zero.And the reason for that was simple. I grew up in a house surrounded by men and women who’d trooped in or were literally snatched from different walks of life. Although, we certainly had more men.Papa didn’t believe women could get the job done effectively, except if the job description included pole dancing, serving, or basically seduction. Something
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Poor imitations ofMen in Black, if you asked me. One by one, they formed a wide circle around my car and aimed their guns high enough to tell me they weren’t playing and meant business.A set-up and an ambush. Perfectly thought out and crafted, and surprise, surprise: Ivan Yezhov was the mastermind.He stepped out of his car and strutted with raised broad shoulders into my headlights. Standing at the forefront with one hand on his hip, his men lined up behind him.Maybe I’d underestimated the weasel. I had to give it to him; this plot was well-played, and I didn’t see it coming.I stuck my head out through the window. “I told you already, I’m done giving autographs. Go home, loser.”The irritation on his face formed a deeper scowl. “Get out of the fucking car, Leo. Unless you’re a coward.”Coward?Did he just insinuate thatIwas a coward?I grinded my teeth hard, struggling to keep calm. He had the nerve to stand there and think he could order me around.I pushed my door open, marching
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RafayelWhere I came from, we were in the business of calling a spade a spade; operate with things as they are, not the way you want them to seem. For years, that tactic worked effectively. That was why, with Enzo’s daughter, I had every intention of applying for the same.Ivan’s problem was that he underestimated the girl, and that was one mistake I wasn’t going to make.“You’re done.”His hand covered the brown envelope I’d slapped on his chest, and confused grey eyes met mine halfway down the stairs. Brows drawn, Ivan raised the package in the air. “What’s this?”“What do you think it is?”“Money?”I lifted a brow. “Then?”He was questioning the reason for the money, especially when his eagerness to follow me down the rest of the stairs and into the dark space to visit our beloved prisoner was as clear as day.“Money for what, Rafa?”I didn’t answer him. I turned back around to continue down the stairs, and when he followed, I paused. “Jesus. Do I have to explain everything to you,
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Those extra details shouldn’t have concerned me. Like the mole on the right corner below her lip or the frequent scrunch between her brows, indicating how much she disapproved of being detained by me. She was a woman and should have beenjustanother woman to me. Another pretty thing with beautiful eyes and something tasty beneath the skirt, or in her case, black leggings.But this one was clearly different, more feisty, extremely insufferable, and it was inevitable…. I was still calling spades, spades—she intrigued me.“I heard you won the championship.”She nibbled on the inside of her cheek and tapped her feet, obviously distracted by more thoughts in her mind than the conversation we were having.“What a surprise there. I wonder how the news got to you.”“Go figure, Daddy’s princess. You’re famous now. That means you’re on the news.”Her laughter was short and empty, and the look in her eyes was glacial when they met mine. “Silly me. For a minute there, I thought your idiot messenge
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LeonoraNow that Rafayel was gone, I released the most satisfying scream of frustration I’d ever mustered. After my confession, it should have been satisfying watching him seethe and stomp off with red ears and a clamped jaw. And it was a miracle when steam didn’t blow out his ears.We both knew I wasn’t bluffing. I’d not only planted the seed in Papa’s mind about upsetting the Russians, but I also went ahead and mapped out the entire frigging blueprints—every single significant detail, down to the men who’d bust into the secret location to force Jabril into switching sides after he saw incriminating photos of him in several hotel rooms with different women. The death of the Russian soldier was the one thing we hadn’t accounted for.But it had happened, and there was nothing to do about it except move on and keep our eyes on the goal.Jabril possessed wealth and sat in the seat of power in one of the world’s largest and top corporate ventures. His net worth cost more than cash cows. B
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Super brilliant, Leo.That had to be the stupidest plan I had ever come up with in my life.With nothing else to do but hope Papa was able to locate me before he received Rafayel’s present, I slewed a string of curses at every creature that could hear me within and outside those walls before biting back hot, stinging tears as I shut my eyes.****I didn’t know how long I was out, but a rattle of keys and the sound of the door unclicking jolted me awake from a very uncomfortable sleep. Napping with your head hanging off one side of an iron chair was the worst way to take a rest.I flexed my shoulders and rolled my neck when heavy footsteps approached. At first, I thought it was the crazy Russian with a cynical smile and shiny businessman shoes. Maybe he’d forgotten to make my life more miserable with taunting remarks. But when this stranger in a black leather jacket and pants stepped under the light, I frowned deeper at the unfamiliar grin on his face.“Pleased to make your acquaintanc
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I was grateful.Andrei’s face creased with worry. “Are you okay?”I drifted back to the presence and nodded. “I just thought of Dad. I mean, isn’t it funny how I was able to meet you because of the shipment he hid?”“Tell me about it. You think Peter had this all mapped out before he died?” Andrei asked with a playful grin. “That he wanted me to meet you?”I shrugged. “He was a genius. It’s not completely out of the box. He worked with you, so he must’ve known how great of a person you are.”Andrei chuckled. “Your father watched me murder men in cold blood a few times. There is no way he would have wanted a man like me for his daughter.”I looked him straight in the eyes and corrected him. “Every father wants a man who would love and protect their daughter. You’re all of those things, and I’m sure he would have approved.”Even if Mom hadn’t been a fan of it at first, she’d adjusted pretty well.Andrei took my hands and kissed the back of my palm. “And I promise to always love and prot
Married Off To The Merciless Mafia King Book 5: Epilogue 1
GiselleSeven Months Later“It’s your birthday in less than an hour,” Mom said over the phone.For the first time since Dad died, she sounded happier, as if she’d finally gotten to that final stage of grief.Acceptance.The stage where even though the pain was still there, it just became easier to live with.I believed I’d also gotten to that stage.There were days when I missed Dad so much and wished he was still here, but those days were fleeting, and I found myself cherishing the memories we had when he was here.I’d shifted my focus to finding my own path in life and living in the moment. Andrei was the moment; because of him, I could live happily and smile freely again, something I never thought I would experience after Dad died.I stared blankly at the wall above me and sighed. “Yes, Mom. It’s my twenty-third birthday in an hour, and the only company I have is an empty house.”It was the first time I’d ever been home alone for a while now. Andrei made it a duty to always come ho
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“I think we need to celebrate.” She leaned in and whispered. “Let’s sneak away from here.”I took her hand in mine. “Come with me.”She squinted. “Where are we going?”“You’ll see.”I led her to the rooftop of the building, closing the door behind us to avoid any interruptions and burying the noise of the chaos below.The rooftop was quiet, and the city stretched out before us, a glittering expanse of lights and movement. The night breeze was cool, carrying with it the distant sounds of cars racing down the street.Giselle stood beside me, her hands covered in mine as she admired the full moon and the bed of stars in the sky.Our fingers grazed, and it felt like the entire world had been set ablaze, the heat licking through my veins and the air cracking with a jolt of tension.The weird feeling in my chest intensified, and my pulse raced. It was a reminder of what she meant to me—what I’d just discovered she meant to me.I watched her, something in my chest fluttering as I admired how
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AndreiThe air was thick with the aroma of burning cigars, the low murmur of laughter and conversation blending with the shuffle of cards and the clinking of crystal glasses.My fingers drummed idly against the felt-covered table, my gaze sweeping across my opponents.They were all seasoned members of the Bratva with hands that were scarred from bloodshed and dark eyes that threatened death.Antonio Morozov and Victor Volkov.We were all cut from the same cloak—all three of us—bred with cruelty, brutality, and bloodshed. Different in many ways yet similar in more than one.And at this table, every card we tossed was a matter of our pride. The joy that came with victory surpassed winning a war with a rival family.I’d always been a good player, only lost a game a couple of times. My skills were unbeatable, and everyone here knew it.But it was different tonight. Giselle’s presence made it different.She sat on the edge of a leather chair across the room, her back straight and hands fol
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I wrapped my arms around his neck, reveling in the heat seeping from his body and into mine as he carried me to our room.His throat bobbed as he swallowed hard, his body pressing against mine and enveloping me with warmth.We barely made it past the bedroom door when I shifted from the position in one fluid motion, wrapping my legs around his hips and tracing his lips with mine.His arm snaked around me, and one of his hands slid under my swimsuit, finding my bare breast and cupping it.I raked my fingers through his hair and kissed him. It was a hot, searing, primal kiss that evoked something deeper than lust from both of us. It was need, mixed with deep yearning.He deepened the kiss, dragging his thumb across my nipple and twisting it lightly.I moaned into his mouth, bucking when I felt his erection poke against my sex, and ground against him, desperate to ease the throbbing between my thighs.He slid a hand through my thong and cupped my sex, and then, fisting the thong, he ripp
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I swam toward him, resting my elbow on the edge just by his feet and tilting my head to look at him. “It’s called a two-piece swimsuit.”“Ah, I see.” He whipped his head around and glared at his guards, a silent signal for them to look away.I laughed. He hadn’t just grown more protective; he’d become even more possessive and jealous as well. It was cute to see. “You know they’ve been watching me swim every day for weeks now, right?”“Well, they’re not allowed to watch you swim anymore. No man is allowed to watch you swim beside me.”I huffed. He’d just saved me from having to discuss the bodyguard situation. “How was work today, husband?”“I had a couple of meetings with thePakhanand a couple of members of the Bratva. All I could think of while I was there was coming back home to you.” He placed a finger beneath my chin and leaned in. “I missed you.”“Me, too.” I squinted and grinned. “I think I missed you more.”He pretended to think for a moment. “I doubt it.”Something about the w
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GiselleIt’d been two months since the whole fiasco with the FBI and Tyfun-1. Luckily, the cops hadn’t found anything to implicate me with the drugs, and the news about it had become irrelevant.A lot of things had changed—like my relationship with Andrei.I’d started to truly enjoy his presence, with no fear or doubts attached, and I missed him in his absence—like a part of me had been torn away.He’d changed a lot, too, over the months.Although he was still that dominant, fearful, and brutal man others feared, he’d become softer with me. He smiled more now and didn’t have to pretend to be cold whenever we were together.To be honest, I didn’t think I could’ve pulled a better man than him on my own, even if I tried.It was the middle of summer, and the weather outside was scorching. Andrei wouldn’t be home until evening, and I’d grown tired of watching TV.I went to the pool outside, sliding off my robe and slipping into the water. I groaned as a blissful chill cascaded over me, was
Married Off To The Merciless Mafia King Book 5: chapter 52
And there was no way in hell I was going home tonight without the damn camellias.***When I got home, Giselle was standing in the living room, arms crossed, waiting. Her hair was loose, falling in dark waves over her shoulders. Her lips parted slightly as her gaze dropped to the box in my hands.She held her chest and exhaled. She ran to me, pressing up on her toes to hug me.I snaked one arm around her waist, hugging her back. She smelled jasmine and vanilla tonight—delicious and sweet.“I was so worried, Andrei,” she whispered, hugging me tightly, as if I would vanish into thin air if she pulled away. “You told me you were coming home hours ago.”I pulled back first and pressed a kiss on the top of her head. “I was coming home until I saw something that looked just as beautiful as you.”She peered at the box again but completely ignored it. “Did you get into trouble? Was thePakhanmad at you?”I looked at her long and hard—the way her brows creased with worry and her emerald eyes da
Married Off To The Merciless Mafia King Book 5: chapter 51
“I’ve seen how you men live. I’ll be damned before I let myself become that kind of a mess.”I nodded. I’d thought the same thing months ago, and here I was, risking it all for a woman I never thought I’d meet.She’d been freaking worried this morning, afraid of how this would turn out. I needed to go back home to her. I needed to see her face and watch her give that delightful smile when I broke the news to her.Rising to my feet, I smoothed out my suit and nodded to thePakhan. “I’ll be leaving now. I’ll give you an update if there’s any soon.”He nodded back. “Khorosho.”Dobryn was leaning on the white S.U.V. when I reached the parking lot. His face wrinkled with concern when he saw me. “How did it go, sir?”“Luckily, he wasn’t angry.” I climbed into the back seat, pulling out my phone to text Giselle that I was on my way home.The car roared beneath me, and soon, Dobryn reeled it out of the parking lot. “Where are we going now?” he asked, peering at me through the rearview mirror.
