Her Volkovs #Book 3
Chapter 17
Artan and Matushka Irene talking beside the swimming pool.
Irene: What was your plan with the newspaper announcement? The way she reacted, she obviously did not have any idea that she's even getting married to you. What's your end plan Artan?
Artan: She told me that she's pregnant. I can't stand looking at her like that. She needs someone who will man up and take responsibilty.
Irene: And you just decided to take over her life because you think this is what she wants?
(Irene gestured Artan to look at Belle and Nikolai's direction. Belle has just landed a slap on Nikolai's face)
Artan: Do I have to remind you that Volkov is the very reason why she's in this situation?
Irene: True, but this woudnt have happened if you just minded your own business and not come in between those two. Didnt it cross your mind that you contributed to the pain she's going through?
Artan: I wasnt the one who cheated on her. Volkov did. We both know that Yrina Yvanislov is Volkov's fuck buddy.
Irene: That is already behind Nikolai's past. You have your own demons that are now part of your past. So as my son. What's important now is he's trying to fix the mess he's made and I want you to back off.
Artan: We should let her decide who she wants to be in her life. I'm not backing off.
Irene: Oh Artan, (palms Artan's face and looked him in his eyes all too proudly) I'm sure Artemis would have been really proud of you had he been alive today. You are one tenacious and fearless man. He has trained and taught you well. But even god himself knew when to rest his case when the time came. And your time has come Artan.
(Artan drank the scotch he's holding all the way down but did not respond to Irene)
Irene: After tonight I cannot promise your safety and the survival of the Albanian Mob. I have done everything I can possibly do to save you from Nikolai. He will have you killed, worst he will kill you himself if you don't back off.
Belle's POV
"If you don't want another slap on your face, you better let go of me at once Nikolai!"
"Slap me all you want Arabella but there's no way in fucking hell that I'm letting you out of my sight!"
Arabella? Really? He's calling me Arabella now?
"Okay then..." I'm already preparing my knees to hit him on his balls. Well somebody's gonna see stars up close tonight.
Just when I was about to do it, he pulled my knee to his side I instantly struggled to stand in one foot. I gasped when all of a sudden he grabbed my other knee as well, forcing me to wrap my arms around his neck so that I will not tumble down.
his torso. My legs are completely
our baby are going home.
baby Nikolai? How convenient! Let go of
the air as Nikolai manhandles me on his
Slap!
you just slap me? Nikolai! This is abduction. You are holding me against
and turned around to face Alexei. "Brother can you see anybody
all brother." Alexei
are doing this to
my udpside down position, I saw Yuri open the door of the SUV for us. Nikolai carefully placed me inside and scooted over to my
dress down because one more inch and my panties will definitely show. I intertwined my arms under
moment Boris got in
silence. A long and
I can hear is the beating of my heart. The feeling of Nikolai and Alexei's body against mine is so intense, I could not contain
has happened to me since the time I arrived in New York came rushing back in my
matter how much I miss him. What he did to
to be a wonderful and happy experience. I saw that first hand in my own parents. Sure they had problems but I could not recall
Nikolai. Never ever
and did
the tears from my eyes as
are going home
go home to
leaving. Not with my baby." Nikolai said
stop hurting me? I hate myself for feeling this way but I would be lying to myself if I wont
want to leave. This is my life! This is my child! I don't have to answer
if asking his Boss to confirm what
are the ones talking to each other in Russian and it looks like Alexei have
few minutes and
over in front of a church. What are we
"Out." He ordered.
in my position. How dare him order me like I'm just
out of the SUV or I drag