Elijah:“What is all this, Elijah?” Anastasia asked when she saw the girls coming inside the room with a bunch of dresses. The maids and dressers were entering with a bunch of boxes too, some which contained shoes, and the others which contained whatever accessory came with the dress.“Well, you are going to be attending an event with ALL the mafia families, and I’m sure that you won’t go around mentioning that you’re a cop who wants to put me behind bars. Those who would know who you are would be selected, but the rest would believe that you’re my woman and for that; you’ll need to look like you are” I said as the girls started hanging the dresses. The issue was that I didn’t know what she would like; therefore, I had a stylist come with a few dresses that might be fitting for the event.“Those would cost a fortune, Elijah, and I have my own dresses with me…”“I never complained about money, consider it as a gift from me to you. As for your dresses, believe me, when it comes to these
Anastasia:“You never told me whether or not you found anything on your search” Elijah said as he drove us to the gathering. I was quiet throughout most of the ride, simply enjoying the night’s air and peace as well as the soft music that played in the background.“That is because I was yet to find anything to begin with. Blake has either detected my access or has unlinked our computers with one another. Either way, I need to find a way to hack through his system, and for now; I didn’t have much time in my hands to be able to do so” I said looking at him. I was surprised that he didn’t let one of his driver drive, but it seemed like he didn’t even let Yaroslav join us. The man was in his own car and the two of us were alone in Elijah’s car.“Can I ask why you’re being as nice as you are? I wasn’t the nicest person to you…”“You got the wrong impression on who I am. Plus, I believe that you already know that I don’t hurt women, and judging by the fact that you are a woman; I wouldn’t g
Elijah:I kept my arm wrapped around Anastasia who tensed when she took sight of Vladimir, Nikolay, Eliana, and Kiara.“She’s the girl I told you two about” I said looking at the men who nodded.“You told them about me?”“Well, I wasn’t going to come breaking the news to them at the party. They too needed to make their investigations about you” I said answering Anastasia whose eyes avoided mine. I tightened my arm around her, pulling her closer, wanting her to relax.“I was actually surprised to see that you two would work together considering the fact that she did try to put you in jail a few times. But Sebastian and Viktor were more than willing to help her out. They’re waiting for her at the bar as to speak to her, they can make their arrangements there” Nikolay said looking at Anastasia. His eyes were studying her expression and body language before he shook his head at her “I don’t agree with this, and I’m not comfortable with an outsider given free access to the system, but seei
Anastasia:I sat beside Elijah as soft music played in the background.The two of us went out of the hall to the veranda because he wanted to smoke, and have been sitting there since.“Thank you for today” I said suddenly. Elijah turned to look at me, waiting for me to explain what it was I was going about. A glass of whiskey was in his hand and I smiled taking it from him, taking a sip. He smirked and took the glass from me, setting it on the table beside him.“It may not have Aphrodisiac, but I don’t trust you with alcohol anymore” he teased “and what are you thanking me for?”“Your patience, what you did, putting in a word, introducing me to the men you call your partners, speaking to them ahead of time” I said turning to face him as to look him in the eye. His eyes were fixed on my own for a second too long before he nodded.“I didn’t do anything. However, I am surprised to see that you’re showing gratitude” he said smiling.“Believe me, you’ve done me a huge favor. I know that th
Elijah:I leaned down to Anastasia’s shoulder, kissing it as she slept.I had been awake for the past ten minutes, simply staring at her innocent face as she slept.Her back faced me, and having rested my weight on my right arm as I looked at her, I kept running my finger over her arm, feeling her soft skin against my own.“Good morning, malyshka” I said gently. This was the first time I’ve seen her in such a vulnerable state. The woman who was usually both composed and fierce was begging me to let her reach her release last night, and no only that, but was peacefully asleep on my bed and in my arms. I had to admit, it was something that I never thought I would see, but judging by her tempting me the night before when she was under Aphrodisiac; I couldn’t help but become curious. The sexual tension rose to a maximum when I saw her in that dress, then us kissing in that balcony only made things harder as I felt the chemistry between us.“Good morning” she whispered turning around to fa
Anastasia:“You can’t seriously expect me to not call Blake after what you just told me” I said glaring at Elijah. Yaroslav left the room a while ago, leaving me alone with Elijah who got up from the couch. He walked over to me and cupped my cheeks, gently running his finger over my jawline “the man was killed yesterday; there has been another case and instead of investigating; he was working for publicity”“You need to learn how to be patient, malyshka. Plus, you don’t know what really happened; someone could have seen and reported the case. Your friend could have been forced to speak up” Elijah said gently. I sighed and removed his hands from my cheeks, knowing that he was simply acting the way he was after our night yesterday. I couldn’t have the two of us forget our target, who we were, and what we were together. Sharing a bed or keeping one another’s beds warm didn’t mean that anything changed between us. The man had his own perspectives and I had mine, and they both couldn’t mix
Elijah:I watched as Anastasia read through the contract before she signed it. Clauses in the contract have been arranged to suit her, and knowing that she would be working at the Estate’s office; she needed to modify things to work with that.We arrived to Los Angeles last night and met at the station early morning for things to get done. I was surprised that Anastasia didn’t bother mentioning her mom, and seeing as she was yet to mention anything about her; I knew that she was probably hiding her mom from me, not trusting me with her safety.She turned to look at me, and the two of us smiled when Sebastian handed her a badge and gun. It was funny that I was happy that she was becoming a cop when in reality she was supposed to be against everything I did.“Congratulations” I said wrapping my arm around her. I kissed the crown of her head and Anastasia ran her finger over my chest. Viktor smirked but didn’t comment as she pulled away to look me in the eye. I kissed her lips before we
Anastasia:“The man is mad if he believes that he could keep doing it without getting caught. He’s already leaving clues behind that are literally leading to him” I said looking at Viktor who nodded as looked at the map we had in front of us and each of the crime scene pictures. We were at the Volkov Estate working on the case knowing that the station wouldn’t be our base. Blake didn’t like the fact that we were coming in and leaving to simply get information, but he had no say in our decisions anymore. The station was now based on ‘normal or easy cases’.The map seemed to be a trail, a literal trail that he was following, a route of some sort. But where it lead; neither one of us knew.“Yeah, but now we have a lead and I am starting to believe that he’s actually leaving it on purpose” Viktor said walking toward the map. He took out his phone and started inserting the names of each street each body was left at. The sight of the pictures made my heart shatter for them, most of them wer
“What do you mean that you’re selling your wife, Vladimir? Have you lost your mind?” Anastasia asked the Romanov Pakhan. Her eyes wide in surprise and confusion as they both explained their plan as if it was the most casual thing. They all sat in the office Elijah had fixed for her at the Estate. The office was renovated after they got married and regardless of it being for work, it was a lot homier than it was before. The leather couches that were added, and the wooden table which they were all sitting around now. The table now fit sixteen people rather than only six. Her desk has been changed too, and a new computer PC was brought over for her to be able to access data easily and securely. “This is a vengeance that we both swore to take, Anastasia, we cannot back away now when we’ve gotten this close to our target” Vladimir said looking her in the eye. Elijah wrapped his arm around his wife, preventing her from slapping the man in the face, knowing that she most probably would. “A
Anastasia:My heart raced as I stood in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection in my wedding dress. The dress hugged my body perfectly, loosening at the bottom making me look like a princess, and despite not wanting it to be as exposed, seeing as I chose the V-cut that reached my breast line, I was thankful to have listened to Iris about it. The dress spoke for itself letting everyone know who would be the one person to look at me, touch me, and it spoke be jealous of it. Something that I knew Elijah tended to like.Knowing that Elijah was waiting for me at the alter, waiting to see me crossing that aisle, my heart raced. Aunt Nikita smiled, placing her hands on my shoulders, gently massaging them. She kissed the crown of my head and I found my smile growing as I looked at her. The woman has taken me in as a mother would do to her daughter, and I couldn’t have been more grateful for that.“There’s a little surprise for you from Elijah” she said gently. I frowned in confusion as
Elijah:“Would we be expecting you for dinner? Or do you plan on taking Anastasia anywhere?” Aunt Nikita asked, fixing my jacket. Anastasia already left to work with Blake a while ago. Yaroslav and I were just getting ready to head out. The day was going to be a bit of a long one, but I was happy that things were going the way the were. Anastasia was yet to see the surprise that I had for her during our honeymoon, I just hoped she that enjoys it.“We’ll be home for dinner, but if any changes are to happen; I’ll let you know” she nodded and I smiled kissing her forehead. I was thankful for having reached her at the airport before she left that night, and had it not been for Anastasia; I wouldn’t have known where she was, or when she left.Flashback:I entered the house, my hands shaking in fear when I realized that Aunt Nikita’s car wasn’t in the garage.“Aunt Nikita…” Iris stopped when she saw me, her eyes bloodshot red from crying. Anastasia shook her head and it was as if my center
Anastasia:Sometimes it is best to walk away without holding a grudge.It could be painful as hell, and you could sometimes question your as sanity.But nothing else could have been done. I couldn’t have lived with such a grudge and I knew for fact that mum wouldn’t have wanted me to hold it in me. I knew the man’s fate, and knowing that why he was doing it only made me wonder whether or not I would be the same if I went on after a revenge. Therefore, forgiving him, letting him go while he was at peace and rest seemed to be like the best option.I walked around the block feeling empty. I knew that Elijah was following me, but I couldn’t bring myself to turn around and face him. He would eventually want to know my reason and if I was to be honest; even I didn’t truly know why I did it.I sat on a nearby bench, staring at space as my heart felt empty. Elijah sat down next to me, though I could tell that he was sure to leave some space between us in case I didn’t want to be touched. But
Elijah:I stood in front of the house where I knew that my malyshka’s father lived, debating on whether or not to enter the place.I knew that it took her everything to tell me about what he told her yesterday, but seeing her as weak as she was didn’t seem to escape my mind as I thought of the pain that she’s been living through. I didn’t know why the man left his daughter to struggle like he has and why he was refusing to take her back, but whatever his reason was; I didn’t like it, and needless to say; I couldn’t accept it.“Elijah, you know that she won’t like this” Yaroslav said and I sighed. It was the only reason why I wasn’t already inside, beating the life out of that man, and teaching him his limits. I nodded but walked toward the house anyway, ignoring the clench I felt in my chest as I heard a happy family inside, one that my wife was deprived of.I raised my hand to knock the door only to quickly decide against it and walk away. Yaroslav nodded in agreement, liking the dec
Anastasia:“Bloody hell!” I whimpered as Elijah hit my G-spot while he rubbed my sensitive nub. His eyes were fixed on me as he watched me come undone under him before his own body shuddered as he reached his own climax. He rested his forehead against my own, breathing heavily as he did.My body tensed and I found myself whimpering at the loss of contact when he pulled out of me. He laid his head in the crook of my neck, kissing it gently as he fought to catch his breath. He raised himself to look at me and the smile on his face made my heart skip a beat. He ran his fingers through my hair, tucking it behind my ear, revealing my flushed face to him.“I’ve been meaning to do this since the night of the proposal” he teased and I laughed. The two of us have grown busy after he proposed to me. Both with the Verone situation and Blake being injured, the two of us barely had time to sit together let alone make love.“I missed you too” I said scratching his scruff. He smiled and took my hand
Elijah:I smirked at the sight of Verone who seemed to want to run when he saw me approaching. The man being restrained prevented him from moving, but seeing him scared to death was enough satisfaction to me.What he did to my beauty and what he made her live were two things that I would rather die than forget. The woman spent nights not being able to sleep, and seeing as he didn’t seem to care only annoyed me more than ever. I won’t even mention Aunt Nikita or Iris. My family members have been stirred since his appearance, and judging by everything; I knew that he was well aware of it, and if I dared mention it, the fucking bastard was enjoying it.I punched him in the face, breaking his jaw as I did. Anastasia wanted to be in here beside me, but I knew that I wouldn’t have been able to do this if she was here. Her soft side would take over her actions and I knew that she would have me stop.“I will ask you once, and you will answer, where are the rest of the people? Where do you hav
Anastasia:I woke up to a finger running through my hand.Opening my eyes, I sat up and looked at Blake whose drowsy eyes stared down at me as I slept on the chair, laying my head on the edge of his hospital bed.“Blake?” He smiled in response, and I couldn’t help but get up and wrap my arms around him, careful not to hurt him as I did. He chuckled and wrapped his right arm around me “you scared the bloody crap out of me”“Who knew that I needed to have a pipe inside me to have you hugging me this tightly” he teased. I pulled away to look him in the eye, my eyes watering at the sight of him. It was times like this when we both knew that we valued one another’s friendships. I would be his support and vice versa.“You scared the life out of me” I said glaring at him. The two of us have been in situations of fire, fights, car accidents, and even gunshots. But what happened with Verone was the most severe situation we were forced to deal with, and that’s something considering the fact tha
Elijah:I ran my fingers through Anastasia’s hair, gently untangling a few of her curls as we sat on the floor while she checked the security cameras on her laptop.Having gotten her clothes from the house. She was now wearing jeans and a normal t-shirt rather than the dress she was originally here with.Aunt Nikita, Iris, and dad on the couch inside the office. Iris scrolled through her phone, dad was mindlessly annoyed by the fact that we got him out of the house and the fact that he was without his bottle of whiskey, and Aunt Nikita kept shaking her legs as she worried about Verone’s presence.No one knew why she was afraid and I didn’t explain the main issue as I didn’t want to break the respect this family had for one another. However, judging by Iris’s expression, I knew that she was still angry with me about our earlier conflict.“I swear this man turns into an ant when he doesn’t want anyone to see him” Blake snapped. He entered the office and shook his head at Anastasia “and