Anastasia:
I walked out to the front porch where Elijah was standing in front of the fence after he made a phone call. I could see Yaroslav standing by his car, keeping his ‘Pakhan’ safe in case things went wrong. He nodded and I returned the favor before looking at Elijah.
Mum having just walked to her room to rest, gave Elijah and I our privacy believing that he’s my friend who I suddenly have a romantic fling with.
“Is everything alright?”
“Must there be something wrong?” Elijah shot back. He turned to face me and for a second, I swear I saw anger in his eyes.
“Do you want to tell me why you traced the house and came all the way here?” I asked. Seeing him in my house was the last thing I expected, and the fact that he parked a few blocks away from the house only made it oblivious to me that he did show up to begin with. I didn’t even know how he managed to convince mum to let him in, but whatever it was; I knew that he didn’t come here to s
Elijah: “Fucking hell” I said as we caught sight of the man’s body. The street was empty despite the few cars that passed by every few minutes. That explained why the ‘killer’ ended up throwing his body here, and how the cops got the call. “I must admit, whoever this ‘killer is’ he seems to be a little too creative with his methods” Yaroslav said standing beside me as Anastasia inspected the scene. The man was dead, placed in a sitting position with his back against the car. Blood came out of his mouth as he was slaughtered, his face was bruised, his eyes swollen, I could already tell that his nose was broken, and the letter Z was carved on his forehead. I could also tell that the man has been taken a long while before today, the cuts that were on his face revealed dried out blood. However, I also believe that he was killed today, but it must have happened early morning judging by the dried out blood on his neck and shirt. Anastasia pinched the bridge
Anastasia:I handed Jason my badge and my gun before taking a step back to stand beside Elijah who entered the station with me. Yaroslav and Timur waited outside the office’s door, not trusting me to have their boss inside the police station. I couldn’t blame them either; therefore, I didn’t bother questioning them about it.“Thank you for your services, Anastasia” Jason said dismissing me. I knew that he didn’t want to do this, but Blake left him no other choice when he handed him the video of me taking the file from the cabinet. I knew what was in stake when I did it.Blake arrived to the station alongside his new ‘partner’, one of the FBI agents, and smirked when he saw me standing in front of Jason. I shook my head at him knowing that he would come to taunt me, but I wasn’t in the mood for that. If anyone knew how much I worked on this case; it was Blake, and to see that he did what he has so easily only
Elijah:“Thank you” Anastasia told the maid who took her coat from her. The maid walked toward the closet to hang it while Anastasia watched before she was guided in.She held her mug of coffee in her right hand while her phone was in her left. Her laptop bag was strapped on her shoulder. Her dark brown hair was tied in a messy bun over her head. She wore a black shirt and black pants, and I couldn’t help but notice that she didn’t have any makeup on.“You do realize that we have coffee in the house and all you had to do to get a mug was ask” I said nodding at her mug.“Hello to you too, Elijah. I hope you had a pleasant evening” sarcasm dripped from her tone and seeing the dark circles under her eyes, I realized that she may have not had a good night herself “if there’s anything that you may need; you’ll find me in the office”I nodded and watched as she walked toward her offi
Anastasia:I stared at my open bags as I packed the things that I would be taking with me. It has been a week since both Elijah and I started working together and need I say that things were going well considering the fact that we were both on a constant bicker before that.Knowing that it’s a mafia gathering; I wasn’t sure what it was I was going to wear there. Therefore, I chose to bring three dresses with me along with different heels as to match whatever dress I would choose. My curler and makeup kit were also in the bag. I wasn’t one to want to go with straight hair if I could help it, and judging by the fact that my hair was naturally curly; I preferred it that way.Thankfully, mum was already safe and at the safe house alongside the two nurses. She didn’t know about me going to Vegas in specific; however, she knew that I wouldn’t be in the city for the next week. She didn’t even know that I had my badge taken away, and
Elijah:I watched as Blake walked out of Anastasia’s house. The two of them seemed to be furious, and seeing Anastasia’s normally neat hair somewhat messed up; I grew curious.Frowning in confusion. Both Yaroslav and I looked at the man who marched toward his car before Anastasia slammed her house’s door shut and her previous partner slammed his own car door behind him before taking off at full speed, not caring that he was in an area where he shouldn’t.“What do you think he was up to?” Yaroslav asked. The two of us have been keeping a close eye on Anastasia’s house for a while now. We needed to know whether or not we could trust her, and therefore, we kept her under surveillance.“Not sure, but whatever it was; both seem to be annoyed by it” I said staring at the house’s front door. We were leaving for Vegas tonight. The private jet was already ready for our departure and the crew were there ensuring that everything was cleared and set.I nodded at Yaroslav and we both opened the ca
Anastasia:We got off the plane and got inside the car that was waiting for us by the stairs. The drivers stood by the doors, waiting for us to get down before they opened the doors and closing them once we were inside the car. The charisma that radiated from each of the men told me how much power they all had, and I couldn’t help but wonder how they all started being who they were to begin with. I mean, they weren’t just born like this, right?I looked out the window as the driver drove. It wasn’t Timur this time. The man was back at Los Angeles despite the many men who came with us. This being the first time I’ve been to Vegas, I was curious about what it would be like.It was my dream as a teenager to go there, but mum being as protective as she was, didn’t let me go. Hell, if she found out that I was here, at the age of twenty-five, she would flip. It was one of those ‘forbidden areas’ in her eyes, and judging by the vision I gave her about the parties, poker bars, and hooker bars
Elijah:“But I wanted a tour around the city…”“You need to be able to stand to go on a tour, Anastasia” I said walking inside the suite. I set Anastasia on her feet to prove a point only to smirk when she tripped on her heels, gripping on my shirt for dear life as she fought to balance herself. Her eyes met mine and I couldn’t help but smile at her sight. The way she cheekily smiled at me, looking like a five year old who was tripping on her feet as she learned how to walk.She didn’t even know what she was wasting as she worked as a cop at the stations that she was with. Most of those she worked with didn’t even know what she was worth. Those who did didn’t mind letting her go and it was a shame that no one was showing or telling her that she was worth a lot more than those walls or death cases “let me help you take off these heels, then I’ll get you water as to help you sober up, yeah?”She kept her eyes on the cut that was on my eyebrow then the cut that was on my cheek “you know,
Anastasia:“If it isn’t the drunken beauty” Yaroslav said the second he took sight of me. My heart raced as I fought not to blush, remembering the fact that I was practically drooling over him as I ran my finger over his chest. The man who was behind this was going to pay if I ever recognized him, and Elijah punching him would seem like a blessing to him instead of a punishment “I trust you gave Elijah one hell of a tough night”“She was on Aphrodisiac. I can’t blame her for the way she was acting, and unfortunately, I wasn’t raised to take advantage of a drunk, drugged woman” Elijah teased from beside me. He wrapped his arm around my shoulder making me roll my eyes before pulling away from his arms. He smirked and winked at me, enjoying how annoyed I was. Just the fact that I was on a drug was annoying to me, and knowing that it was one that had me acting like a complete horny bitch, actually turning me on, annoyed me more than I could let out. Both men didn’t understand how annoying
“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