MasukNIKOLAIScreams fill the air as the second bullet shoots into the air.I stagger back, my heart thumping loudly in my chest as confusion wells up in me.There is no way he can escape police custody unless foul play was involved.I shift my gaze towards Benedict and my chest tightens even more.He kept his word to help him fight against me. I'm not surprised.I turn to face Jesse, my eyes full of so much hate.“What are you doing here, Jesse?” I ask, trying to remain as calm as possible.Jesse laughs maniacally, waving the gun at me.“What am I doing here?” He tilts his head and says, his lips stretching into a wide grin.He licks his lips and shrugs.“I'm here to congratulate both of you on your union,” he says, clapping his hands as he laughs. My chest tightens even more, and the rage intensifies.“The cops will be here soon anyway,” I mutter, sinking my hands into my pant pocket.He pauses, as if realizing what mess he's in. But the next second, he bursts into loud, mocking laughte
NIKOLAICamera flashes, people cheer, and the voices of media personnel fill the air as I claim Kaitlyn's lips again in the car.I know the driver is watching us, but I don't fucking care.Kaitlyn flings one hand over my shoulders and grips the collar of my shirt with the other hand.Her breast is pressed against my chest, and I can feel her fingers pulling my buttons open one after another.I am drowning in the intense kiss and the trapping warmth of her body against mine.Fuck it! I wish I could cancel the reception and bury myself in her glory all day.Kaitlyn breaks the kiss and cups my face, her lips twitching into a sly smile.“You can't even get a hold of yourself,” she mocks me in a whisper.I chuckle and look down at my shirt, unbuttoned halfway down.“I didn't unbutton my shirt myself,” I mutter.Her face turns red with a blush, and she lets out a scoff, trying to hold in her laugh.I grin and pinch her nose, earning a wince. “Stop acting so innocent, mi amor. You're worse
NIKOLAIThe moment the doors pull open, a sharp golden light floods the entrance of the cathedral. I raise my head, my eyes squinting at the blinding light.My stomach feels light, and my breath is hanging in my throat, but I don't dare pull my eyes away from the glorious light at the entrance.A familiar figure steps in, blending into the golden light. My heart skips a beat, and I swallow hard, clenching my fist as I watch the slender figure take slow steps into trhe cathedral/All heads turn in her direction, and a heavy silence falls. The light surrounds her, shielding her face and giving her an angelic appearance. She looks like an angel. A fallen angel.My lips curl into a smile, and my chest clenches as the sunlight begins to slip away, revealing the spotless white dress flowing behind her. Her face is covered with a veil, but it still doesn't hide her mesmerizing beauty. I can feel her sharp almond-shaped eyes staring right at me from beneath that veil, and I can imagine he
KAITLYNI can hear the loud lingering sound of the church bells miles away as I pull a diamond necklace over my neck.My lips are stretched into a smile, and my heart is filled with so much joy that I can't even think straight anymore. All I want is to see him in his groom's suit standing right at that altar. Nothing matters more to me right now than exchanging wedding vows with him and making promises that we will keep forever. I run my hand across my collarbone and suck in a deep breath, throwing my hair back and wincing at how heavy it felt.“This looks so good on you,” Ana leans forward and whispers.I chuckle and tilt my head to the side.“You look like a goddess. A fucking goddess,” Ana whispers, her eyes wide as she stares at my reflection in the mirror.“Enough of the hype!” I huff loudly.I narrow my eyes at the clock, impatience growing in me.The door suddenly pulls open, and my stepmother walks in.She stops at the door, frozen for a second before gasping out.“You look…”
NIKOLAII stand at the edge of the bed, staring admiringly at her sleeping, innocent face.I gulp hard and lean down to touch her face, but pause when my phone buzzes.I straighten up and pull it out of my pants pocket. My eyes dim when Tom's message flashes across the screen.I tilt my head to the side and stare at her for some time before turning around for the door.My steps suddenly freeze before I can reach the door.I bite my lip as a thought constantly nudges me.I can't make the same mistake that I made before. I turn around and walk back to the bed, then lean forward and kiss her lightly on the forehead.I straighten up with a sigh as a wave of relief washes down my body.I walk out of the room and down the stairs.“Make something for Mi amor when she wakes up,” I instruct Harris as I trudge to the door.“Yes, boss,” he mutters.I walk out of the house and march to the garage where Tom is waiting for me.His lips stretch into a large smile when he sees me.“Boss,” Tom nods as
KAITLYNMy heart stops at his words, and I feel my throat run dry.I part my trembling lips, feeling a warm surge of desire slowly flooding through my body.I look up into his dark eyes, letting the words repeat over and over in my mind.“What—”My breath hitches in my throat, and my body stiffens.Nikolai's hand wraps around my face as he parts my lips with his tongue.I moan into his mouth and curl my hand around his neck, then pull him closer to me.His thumb caresses my cheeks and savors my lips in an intense kiss.I can feel my body heating up and my toes curling so hard that I fear my nails will break.I moan again and drop one of my hands on his chest. Without thinking twice, I pinch his nipple and feel him tense.He breaks the kiss and stares into my eyes, his lips curling in amusement.“This will be the last time you'll talk about him after I'm done,” he whispers to me.My belly churns and I gulp hard, then lick my lips.“Let's see how hard you can go about that,” I whisper.
NIKOLAIMy lips stretch into a smirk as I watch her shiver under the blankets.My hand drops from her shoulder, and I lean forward to her ears, the smirk never leaving my face.“Hope you have a bad night, mi amor,” I whisper, and she stiffens. She slowly cranes her neck back, and her eyes widen.“Y
NIKOLAII jerk up from my seat and scan the bustling hall, my hands shaking in rage. The worst that can happen to one here is losing someone. It's so difficult to find someone in the huge crowd in the hall.“Did you bring her here, boss?" Tom asks, dismay smeared in his voice."Fuck!” I growl, and
KAITLYN “Hey, Kaitlyn, wake up," I hear a voice whisper into my ear as I lie still and almost dead.Why did the voice sound so familiar? Why does it remind me of him?"Kaitlyn?” My eyes slowly open, not because I am strong enough but because I want to be sure it is who I think it is.And just lik
KAITLYNSilence reigns in the car as Philippe drives through the busy road.I glance at him for the sixth time, expecting him to speak and save me from tension, but he doesn't.Instead, he keeps his eyes on the road and grips the wheels tighter like it will break if he dare lets go.I can't take th







