DinaraThis is not happening. Devil take him!An absolute nightmare of the greatest proportion, thinking she had been clever enough to withhold her identity from him. She internally frowned at her thoughts.Like he would give a damn. El Patrón came because of her brother. Dominic Vasily. The infamous Mafia Tzar. Most of the underground lords see the tzar as their leader. It was only prudent they're here.Her shoulders sagged a bit in relief. Yes. That was a logical explanation. He was not here for her. She should have foreseen this. He was a mafia leader, ergo, he would be present to show he was part of the powerful underground society. She was an idiot not to have asked Alec the guest list. No matter, she had to endure his presence. Pretend everything was all right in this world then escape as soon as it was acceptable.However, what's with the drama earlier? He had seemed... desperate. Frantic.Though he had covered his reaction well, she could feel something was not quite right.An
London, EnglandDinaraOne Week Later She was facing the biggest decision of her life. Going home in disgrace or end it now. She could move on with her life without any hindrance. She would be free to do anything as she pleases. Deep in thought, feeling numb, she was counting the stars and hearts on the wallpaper, thinking of her first days in London. The men in her family knew she'd be in Paris, but Maman and Beau made the last-minute option to send her to another place instead. She didn't know how her sister-in-law did it but she found herself enrolled in a prestigious university. Though her grades were near perfect, it would have been impossible without connections. College was an absolute nightmare. She was just settling in when her nausea started. Everything became real. Making her realize she was not ready. It was so easy to make a decision then, that she booked an appointment the next day. Right at this moment, she was not sure. She should hate him. Hate this, too. Dinara
DinaraThree Months LaterShe couldn't believe she was cradling a sweet angel in her arms. So well-behaved. So pure and beautiful. Glowing dark brown eyes with a hint of blue violets in the irises. A unique combination. Pale white skin, pouty red lips, and rosy cheeks. Her daughter was the definition of perfection.Radina never gave her trouble even at night. She has no temper or tantrums. The only time she whimpers was when her nappies were soiled. She was careful to never let it happen again.It was too early in the morning, their time together, Dinara was on a rocking chair in the nursery, and her sweet little angel was quietly suckling from her right breast. Dainty, small sips. Like a true lady. She smiled at the wonderful picture her precious one presented.Opting to enroll for a few units this semester was a wise choice. She would hate to leave her daughter with her nannies all day.Not only nannies, Sinclair, Louise, Nicholas's sisters, and Lily, Beau's sister, who she finally
Rafael MonteroSonora, MexicoWhere could she be hiding? He had gone back to San Francisco a few days after the wedding party.Aware that the party was not the proper time and place for a lover's quarrel, he had exercised some control and let her be.And he was back the next day to talk to her once more. He was even prepared to ask permission from her parents to take her out. Dominic, the overprotective asshole that he was might not like it but Rafael didn't care.She slipped through his fingers once again and was nowhere to be found.Only to find out from the general, Alec, oblivious to Rafael's desperation, that his little sister had gone off to college. In Paris.He turned every stone in the capital of France and she was not there. Next, he went to Russia and went home empty-handed.It's been almost a year now, he has not stopped searching. He could talk to Dominic. Confessed everything but he didn't know what was holding him back.Maybe he was going about this the wrong way. Maybe
RafaelReaching them, heaving from running too fast, she leaned towards the pram and collected their baby in her arms. Chest heaving, violet eyes guarded, she was looking at him like she had never seen him before."Mi angel," he whispered. He wanted to pull her to him. He clenched his hands instead."Rafael?" All color drained from her face. Her lips trembled. "What are you doing here?" She was clutching the baby so close to her chest, that he could hear his heart beat wildly at the picture she presented.A lioness is ready to fight to the death to protect her cub. She always had a backbone of steel. And a heart of gold."I came looking for you." From this moment, he had vowed to be honest with her. No matter what. He watched patiently as she murmured to the nanny in a low voice and handed the precious bundle carefully.His stomach again somersaulted at the sight. A dark gaze roamed her familiar features. His angel was as stunningly beautiful as he remembered. The only traces of her r
DinaraShe had never been so uncertain nor confused in her entire life. Her heart had accepted him readily but her brain was trying to catch up.This was her last class for the day and she was eager to see Radina. Just her?Not just her. She had left him to care for their baby. Blindly trusting him. Praying she had made the right decision.Their kiss after so many months apart, his bordering on hopelessness, frantic and heated, left her wanting for more. No wonder she felt combusting right now. She wanted him too much, too soon.Suka! A virile man, one she had memorized every inch of his magnificent physique, was waiting for her and she was ready to jump his bones once she reached home. She felt an itch deep within her only he could scratch.The only question was, no matter how she ached for him, is she ready? Because once she accepted him, there was no going back. She would lose herself to a dictatorial, protective-possessive man.He had told her, declared she was his. He was here to
DinaraThe evening was young when they put Radina to bed after she fell asleep in her arms.No one talked. To busy with their own thoughts. Wondering. Longing.Her skin was ultra-sensitive since their last kiss. She was wondering who would make the first move tonight.Rafael had been hell-bent on keeping his distance after his declaration, there was no indication that she would be seduced by him. He was waiting.Dinner was uneventful. She enjoyed his cooking and they talked more about their baby's routine. Their conversation was casual but anyone could feel the sexual tension thick in the air.His declaration of love rattled her but who was she deluding? She was in love with him, too.Offering to do the dishes since he labored over their meals, he declined. Had insisted on her retireearly so she could relax.Of course, she stayed. Her blue-violet eyes followed him as he moved in stealthy precision in her kitchen, tidying plates and pans.He looked so...domesticated. Far cry from the
RafaelThe terror he felt when he woke up alone was instantaneous. He bolted upright and looked around him, disoriented, his panicked gaze fell on the baby monitor, and he sighed heavily. He rubbed his palm on his face harshly.Shit! It was just a dream. He found his angel and he was with her and Radina. His new family.Dawn was upon them, no soft daylight permeated the bedroom, casting shadows on every nook, yet his angel was up at barely 5 AM.She must have only gotten a few hours of sleep at least. He scowled at himself, irritated that he was not considerate of her last night. Had kept her awake until midnight with his overwhelming greed to be inside her again and again, until they were both drained.But what a mind-blogging night it was.El Patrón's lips lifted in a smile, despite his worries, remembering how it was.Love, lust, and passion. They have it all. He had been gifted more than he had asked for.And a family of his own, hearing her faint sweet voice from the monitor. He
RafaelTwo Weeks Later One last dinner party before the Mafia tzar and his family were set to go back to San Francisco. Women laughing, children ran around the banquet table while aunts and nannies they could finally trust followed their charges with fond smiles. The evening was perfect. He and Maman, his angel's mother finally had that conversation. He shuddered. Finally knowing who she was. A deadly woman that had settled down with the previous mafia king. It made sense when Dinara's father commiserated with El Patrón. Trusting his wife to do the talking. "Are you okay, baby?" Dinara asked in concern. Her mother left him stunned. "Si. God, maman is something else." His dark gaze followed his mother-in-law's refreshing form. "So, she told you about..." His fiancee leaned in to whisper. "God, yes!" He croaked. The details alone could give him nightmares. "And you thought you, Dominic, and Marcus are intense." She laughed. Shaking her head, she pecked his lean cheek and then w
Dinara Of all the days the professors had to call her in, it had to be today. Friday. Reigning in her impatience. She had left Radina with her father at the hospital. They were getting ready to be discharged. She huffed her irritation. She was supposed to be there, with her family. Why the lecturer had insisted she hand over her fifty pages of research in person when she could have sent it via email, the mafia princess had no idea. She was surprised to see Sinclair and Louise waiting for her as she stepped out of her car, raising her brow in a question, she waited for one of them to speak. "What? We miss you." It was Louise who answered first. "The lockdown was shitty. I was sent home to our estate. I just got back this morning." She hooked her arm on Dinara's elbow. Sinclair giggled, hugging her side. "Well, I was a good girl so I remained at the townhouse with my little prince but I was not allowed to get out without tails following me." Dinara rolled her eyes. She could rel
Rafael "Why did it happen, EJ? Liz?" His angel, he thought. "A blood clot has formed three inches above his nape. It may have happened when he was hit in the head. The thrombectomy was successful and the blood vessel has been repaired. This helps the blood flow normally again. All is good, Dinara." She sobbed in relief at Liz's words. "Hey, Arie. It's gonna be okay. Shhhh. We will be with you every step of the way." Her pain made him mad at himself. He was hurting her again, instead of taking care of her. He needed to wake up, let her know he was not going anywhere. Willing his toes to move, he concentrated. The digits twitched. A success! Now, his fingers. Yes! That's it. Rafael had to see her. It has been a long time since he saw her angelic face. His eyes quivered. Light pierced through his eyelids and together his lips move. "Angel..." He croaked. "Don't be sad." He managed to say. His voice raspy. Unused. "Oh, baby!" He was in her arms in a heartbeat. Her warmth and scent e
Dinara Her turn came to be by his side while he lay prone in the hospital bed. She had often thought of his larger-than-life persona. Invisible. Unbreakable. To see him thus, monitors of every kind connected to him, her stomach churned. Rafael lost a lot of blood, he needed a transfusion, and he was sent to the operating room as soon as they landed. He came out of surgery, pale, unconscious, and heavily drugged by pain meds and antibiotics. No. She couldn't lose him. He had pledged his life to her. To Radina. Clean once more, her baby girl in her arms, they watched over him. Waiting. Praying. Days went by and nothing changed. "Why isn't he waking up?" She asked Lizzie and EJ. "The surgery went well. Thankfully none of his major organs were hit. The damage was minimal but he lost a lot of blood." Doc Liz talked to her soothingly. "His body will heal naturally with the help of medicine. Have faith, sis." "He may now be suffering an infection. We will increase his antibiotics." E
Lemonte This motherfucking lord was greedy. He was losing his patience. If only he had the luxury to bargain. But he didn't.They were at a posh restaurant he could hardly afford. He was low on finances. His bank accounts were frozen.And he was still scheming on how to extract money from El Patrón or the tzar. With his bargaining chip, Rafael Montero would surely pay."I need money," he murmured while he sipped his wine.The earl smirked, and he cut into his steak. "Money is hard to come by these days, Monsieur Fauvre."Fighting the urge to correct the man, his eyes narrowed. "Want do you want in exchange?" He had an idea however he was also running low on suppliers. The group of young lords he had dealings with the previous year had laid low."A gentle breed this time. I'm sure you have one in your stables?" The Leader of the House was as cruel as they come. He likes them young. Helpless. That's why they're friends."The last one you rode died." Lemonte reminded."Ah. She was too w
Dinara The room was too bright. She groaned. Her body felt so weak, her tongue so dry like the Sahara. She tried to move but she didn't have the strength. Opening her blue-violet gaze, she surveyed the enclosed area she was in. To her left, she recognized Liz's profile, the rise, and fall of her chest lessened Dinara's distress. But doc was still unconscious. What had happened? The last thing she remembered was her head felt heavy and she couldn't breathe. Reaching up to touch her temple, her fingers tangled with an oxygen mask. She removed it carelessly. Knew she could breathe on her own. Where was everyone? Rafael. Radina. Oh, God. Were they taken again? The beeping sound of the heart monitor became louder as fear enveloped her. She could hear voices outside the room. She tried to get up. Her limbs were too weak and she dropped to the cold floor. "Dinara," Rafael caught her, hauled her in his arms. "Thank God, you're awake." He murmured. "Water," she muttered in a small voi
Rafael"Mommy will be home, soon, little one," he spoke softly. His little cherub was up at her usual time. Tucked in his arm, feeding on a formula, she was gazing at him with her unique dark coffee and blue-violet eyes innocently.Rafael's lips lifted slightly but she would have none of it. She gurgled and grinned and made a cooing sound.His smile bloomed into a real one. "You know how to lighten my heart, mi niña," he traced her brow tenderly, reverently. "I miss your mother." He admitted. "I love you both to the moon and back." Telling her more of his dreams and aspirations for her. For their family. She listened attentively.His deep familiar voice slowly lulled Radina to sleep. Her eyes fluttered close and her tiny rosebud lips released the bottle's rubber nipple.Rafael expelled a heavy sigh. He just came from the hunt. From the Irish mob to the Ukrainians, the Germans, and finally Bosnians. Knew some would follow, and some would plan to bring the tzar down.Dominic was brutal
DominicThe satisfaction he felt while sparring with El Patrón was soothing his hostility towards the man.Well, hostility was a strong word. Irritation, maybe.At least his sister will be married to a man he knew. Considered a friend, too. He could tolerate the man. So long as they don't make out in front of him.Remembering how Dinara gave birth to his adorable niece alone, he growled and kick his friend's torso.El Patrón hissed in pain, stepping back to catch his breath."If you kill him, your sister will break your neck!" Lucifer yelled, laughing while he was taking on bets from the lords.The tzar grunted from the blow to his stomach. He ducked to deliver an uppercut.Rafael snarled, shaking his head to dispel the pain in his jaw. He feigned a left then punch Dominic again in his gut. He made a mental note to strengthen his core. Maybe an hour more at the gym.Fuck! Patrón has fists made of bricks.Good. It means he could take it.Then the real fight began. Their friends were ch
Beau Vasiliy"You shouldn't have been so hard on your sister." She said as soon as he came back from checking on Sebastian.This was her husband's nightly routine that never failed to amaze her.Dominic snorted. He shrugged out of his shirt and boxers, leaving his hard body naked for her to explore.Propping up on one elbow, she studied him. Nothing has changed since their first night together. Her nipples hardened at the memory.Mature Content 18+"See something you like, detka?" He murmured, already his dark gray eyes scrutinizing her form with interest.She had purposely gone to bed naked. Only the silk sheet covering her."Wait. We are still talking about Dinara and Rafael." She reasoned."Do we?" He smirked at her expression at his swelling cock.Beau nodded, however, she didn't stop Dominic from slowly removing her only covering."This is our new hotel, I want to fuck you in it every night that we are here to make some memories. I may even fuck you on the balcony." He muttered l