Adrian's PovThe tires screeched as we arrived at the church.I looked out the window, staring at the people hurrying inside the church.But the only words ringing in my head, was Leonardo's.“Mess this up, and I will kill you before the Mancini's get to you.”Threats have started feeling like nothing, who the hell told them I was scared of dying?I clenched hand on the pendant in my hands. It had a picture of my mother and on this day, I couldn't help but think about her more.She had asked me once about the kind of wedding I'd love to have. Even at the time, I had no idea. Back then- I couldn't give her a response, all I wanted then was to give her a better life.I have never imagined to have any wedding, not a single partner I met, ever made me imagined what it would be like. Not even as a child did I fantasize about fairytales like that.So sitting here, and waiting to be called on felt more like a task, as it should. A low moan escaped from my lips and I took in a deep breathe
Nikolai’s Pov“Franklyn arrived at the reception.” Gregory muttered to my ears, and my teeth gritted.“Keep an eye on him.” “Do we wait till he makes a move?” Gregory asked, but then I was distracted staring at the couple exchanging rings.I looked at Adrian who stretched his hands and let Isabelle put the ring on him. When he grabbed her tiny hands, I drifted my gaze to the beautiful decor of the altar.Quite spectacular by the way.“Sir, you haven't responded.” Gregory reminded. “Do we help Adrian?” “Didn't I say you can do as you please?” “Yes. But if he makes a move?” “Do what you must.” The church service didn't take long, in no time we arrived at the reception. Adrian stood amidst the crowd, gulping down wine. I had to praise him—he could hold his alcohol.But I could see it, his steps, even back at the altar. Leonardo's rod must have hurt his legs. He tried to hide it, but even the way he held his shoulders up, it was evident he was in pain.Shoulder down, spine, and leg
Adrian's Pov “Argh” painful moans escaped my lips. I tried touching my head but couldn't.My hands were tied.My eyes instantly peeled open. There was an opened window in front of me, and the sunlight that shone through the gaps caused my eyelashes to bat. I clenched it shut instantly, but then a shadow stood between the light rays and me.I looked, and saw a man standing in front of me. The sunlight left shadows on his face, but when he spoke I finally realized what had happened to me a few hours ago.Kidnapped!“You are up?” Franklyn muttered with so much disgust.He walked forward and held my jaw, piercing his finger deep in my skin.“Living large?” He spat. “The Moretti's are nothing but snakes. Having others do their dirty work and when it's done, what do they do? Wipe them off like they were nothing but dogs.”“I swear to end all of you.”I stared coldly at him. There were moments I thought of dying—but being killed by a loser like him? Not a chance.When he didn't see an ounce
Adrian’s PovThe bullet burnt into my belly, and blood gushed out. I could feel my life slowly slipping away, yet I let out a grunt.“Does this piece of shit gets to kill me?” I muttered.“You still have the energy to speak?” Franklyn snickered. He stepped on the wounded area but then-The doors opened and two other men walked in. I'm guessing one of them had hit me on my head back at the restroom.“You are going to kill him? What about the ransom money?” One of them asked.“There aren't no random money.” Franklyn pointed over at the bags by the corner of the room. “Someone already paid.” “Woohoo.” The men laughed counting the bundles of dollars.My vision was begining to blurred. I couldn't help but wonder who would pay Franklyn to kill his enemy?I bite down on my lips. It wasn't the first time I've been shot. I moved my hands and grabbed a shard of the broken bottle.As though counter their money, I was able to untied myself. “You can't take your share for now.” Franklyn tried
Adrian's PovThe morning light shone brightly and it hit my eyes. My lashes batted. I raised my hands to cover my eyes and when I looked around, it was a white painted room, not much of anything aside from the EKG machine and the IV drip stand.It was a hospital, but it looked more like a bedroom.A woman dressed in a casual outfit walked in with a medical tray in her hand.“You are awake?” She hurried over and checked my eyes with a little torch.“How do you feel?” She asked.“Just fine, a slight headache.” “That's normal, I will get the doctor.” Doctor?I held her hand before she could walk away, “where is this place?” “Your home Mr Adrian.” My brows crinkled, “Home?” “Yes, home.” She responded and then let out a small smile. She didn't hesitate, she walked out and shut the door behind her.The room was unfamiliar, it didn't seem like I was at the Moretti, perhaps, it was the Mancini's.My lips parted. There was a window beside me. I tried to stand, but pain shot through my h
Adrian's Pov One, two, three…my feet were rooted to the ground.I could feel my lungs clenching tight and breathing became harder. It felt as though with one step into that building, Nikolai would come out of nowhere.But I still couldn't stay back.If it indeed was the man, I would finally find out who had paid those men to kill me.Without further thoughts-I walked out of the ward, and headed out. When I reached the building, I entered, but it was empty.There were toys everywhere, and doll houses. It seemed like a place for kids. I walked around in confusion wondering if they had taken another turn I wasn't aware of.But then-I noticed the door at the corner, it seemed like a bathroom door. I walked through it, and indeed it was.I looked through all the stalls but one didn't open.There was no lock, and nowhere to force it open.I tapped on the door, laying my ears on it hoping to hear anything, but there was no sound.I gave up, but then-‘Click…’ it opened.Fingerprint scann
Nikolai’s PovHe passed out!I halted, staring down at him and wanting to feel his breath.And he was breathing. His body relaxed in my arms and I couldn't help but wonder why he was so light.His hair covered his face, and he buried his head on my chest.When I looked at him, my eyes fell on his lips. They were pink, as though it was painted with a pink lipstick but it's wasn't.When I took a step, a rush of liquid was dripping on my shoes.I bent to take a look, it was his blood.I could feel my heart tightening as though it would burst out bleeding. The smell of his blood brought memories I had tried to bury deep in my heart.Adrian reminded me so much of him. Even in such a fragile state, he didn't fail to irritate me.It was moments like this that made me hate him. The feeling of weakness that clamored in my heart because of him was something I couldn't tolerate.Yet, I was here, even when I shouldn't be.The wind hit my body, and my breath went with it. I was suffocating, the w
Nikolai ‘s Pov“They are ready.” Thomas informed me from outside the car and Gregory turned to me.“Pinky is the private room.” I came down from the car and then headed into the club through the private elevator.When I entered the room, it was dark and pinky crouched on the sofa with her head bent to the ground. Her long pink hair was straightened and tied on both sides, with bangs that fell on her forehead.Immediately she saw me, Pinky collapsed to the ground in defeat.“Nikolai.” Her voice was shaking. “You received a job? Who paid to have Adrian killed?” Her eyes wavered but then she looked at me and met my eyes.“Aren't the Moretti's your enemy?” She still didn't understand.“Yet, I allowed Adrian to get married to my niece.” When she heard those words, she crawled to my feet and then pleaded, “I didn't have any ideas. I took the job because of the money, and Teddy didn't mention…” She bites her lips.“Teddy…” My lips curved in anger, “he paid for Adrian's kidnapping?” Pinky
Adrian's Pov The tears kept falling from her eyes like a cascade, and she didn't dare look up. I held the tray to stop it from shaking, but she tightened her grip around it and said-“My father wouldn't try to kill you.” Her voice was shaking, and when she looked up at me, her eyes were swollen and red.Isabelle was innocent. Which mafia family doesn't kill people?“You should know that, it's just the truth.” She tried convincing me.I didn't utter a word to her. Her eyes wavered behind me, and I could tell she met Gabriel's gaze.“Mr Adrian, I will show you to your room.” The maid was standing behind Isabelle.“Of course.” I took a step forward but then-The sound of the tray shattering on the ground caused my ears to feel as though it was being pierced by the sound of a bachin sound.I turned and Isabelle's eyes met mine instantly, her pleading eyes slowly dropped tears down her cheeks, staining her beautiful features and when it hit her lips, they slowly parted.“Stay away from a
Adrian's PovIt's been a week, and only Isabelle and her mother have been to visit me. There was no news about the death of the prisoner, everything outside seemed normal, and everything in the hospital.I thought by now, Nikolai might have figured I killed his prisoner, but he wasn't here yet.For some reasons I was disappointed, even though knowing it would put me at a disadvantage. I had replayed it over again in my head waiting for him so I could question him why he had tried to have me killed.But he didn't come.There was no CCTV in the basement, and I had wiped off my fingerprints. Perhaps, they never found out it was me.“Adrian.” Isabelle smiled as she walked to me from the door.“You are getting discharged today.” The doctor walked inside and then said, “Your wife has been impatient. The tests came out fine, you will be given medications, make sure to take them. Mrs Thompson will go with you, to help with the bandages. You still have to keep those on for the next one wee
Adrian's Pov When I woke up, it was almost morning. I could barely stand and I tried to hold myself.The nurse was laying on the sofa, a bit uncomfortable.I tried turning on the lights to wake her up and thankfully she did.“Why are you sleeping here?” “Adrian, you are awake.” She muttered. Her eyes were reddened and instead of preparing to leave she sat up and settled into the sofa. “Were you worried?” I asked and she brushed me off.“You gave us quite another scare I must say.” “I'm sorry.” I responded, seeing the bags under her eyes and her wrinkled skin.She seemed to be around my mother's age, if she were alive.“Why did you have to leave? You were barely even in a position to go to the restroom by yourself.”“I had something to do.” “I see. Well, I hope you are done, cause you will not be able to leave here again until you are well.”I could see a glint of fear lingering in her eyes, one that caused her breath to become heavier than normal.There could only be one person t
Adrian's Pov When I woke up, it was almost morning. I could barely stand and I tried to hold myself.The nurse was laying on the sofa, a bit uncomfortable.I tried turning on the lights to wake her up and thankfully she did.“Why are you sleeping here?” “Adrian, you are awake.” She muttered. Her eyes were reddened and instead of preparing to leave she sat up and settled into the sofa. “Were you worried?” I asked and she brushed me off.“You gave us quite another scare I must say.” “I'm sorry.” I responded, seeing the bags under her eyes and her wrinkled skin.She seemed to be around my mother's age, if she were alive.“Why did you have to leave? You were barely even in a position to go to the restroom by yourself.”“I had something to do.” “I see. Well, I hope you are done, cause you will not be able to leave here again until you are well.”I could see a glint of fear lingering in her eyes, one that caused her breath to become heavier than normal.There could only be one person th
Nikolai PovHe was friendly, too friendly.Adrian had too much energy. I could sense he was skimming something.But as much as I tried to think about it, I couldn't help but wonder if he actually was a member of the club or he followed me.Both reasons seemed to hit on my nerves. I could sense my lips constantly wanting to curl into a smile.I hated it. “Eat the one I gave you.” He wasn't distant, he cut a piece of the stake and waited for me to part my lips.The boundary I had drawn, he was trespassing.“Eat your meal, I don't like such food.” I waited for him to put down the knife, but Adrian seemed to have other plans. I could tell from the naughty smile he had on…What could he be thinking? I couldn't guess, but I was guarded.He dropped the spoon back on the plate, and stood up. Adrian walked to me, and placed his hand on my shoulder, and then leaned his face forward.My breath hitched, my space was violated.“I will feed you, Mr Volkov.” He took the spoon and placed it on my
Adrian's Pov The air suddenly became chilled as Nikolai took a step forward. My heart clenched tight, and I stumbled backwards.He stopped.“Why are you here?” His eyebrows raised and his eyes trailed my body, when he saw the car keys dangling on my thumbs, he scoffed.He took another step forward, and I couldn't think of anything better than a truth wrapped in a lie.“I followed you here.” I muttered and his eyes widened. I felt life escape from me the moment I said those words.For a fleeting moment, I gasped at the thought of actually following him here.I swallowed as tension gripped my nerves causing air to escape my barely parted lips.But he, Nikolai, was without words.He stared into my eyes without batting an eye.One, two, I counted and he squinted as if waiting for more information.But I had none. After a few moments of silence and tensed air, I asked him, closing the space between by two steps.“Why are you here?” He didn't answer. It felt as though he was deep in thou
Nikolai ‘s Pov“They are ready.” Thomas informed me from outside the car and Gregory turned to me.“Pinky is the private room.” I came down from the car and then headed into the club through the private elevator.When I entered the room, it was dark and pinky crouched on the sofa with her head bent to the ground. Her long pink hair was straightened and tied on both sides, with bangs that fell on her forehead.Immediately she saw me, Pinky collapsed to the ground in defeat.“Nikolai.” Her voice was shaking. “You received a job? Who paid to have Adrian killed?” Her eyes wavered but then she looked at me and met my eyes.“Aren't the Moretti's your enemy?” She still didn't understand.“Yet, I allowed Adrian to get married to my niece.” When she heard those words, she crawled to my feet and then pleaded, “I didn't have any ideas. I took the job because of the money, and Teddy didn't mention…” She bites her lips.“Teddy…” My lips curved in anger, “he paid for Adrian's kidnapping?” Pinky
Nikolai’s PovHe passed out!I halted, staring down at him and wanting to feel his breath.And he was breathing. His body relaxed in my arms and I couldn't help but wonder why he was so light.His hair covered his face, and he buried his head on my chest.When I looked at him, my eyes fell on his lips. They were pink, as though it was painted with a pink lipstick but it's wasn't.When I took a step, a rush of liquid was dripping on my shoes.I bent to take a look, it was his blood.I could feel my heart tightening as though it would burst out bleeding. The smell of his blood brought memories I had tried to bury deep in my heart.Adrian reminded me so much of him. Even in such a fragile state, he didn't fail to irritate me.It was moments like this that made me hate him. The feeling of weakness that clamored in my heart because of him was something I couldn't tolerate.Yet, I was here, even when I shouldn't be.The wind hit my body, and my breath went with it. I was suffocating, the w
Adrian's Pov One, two, three…my feet were rooted to the ground.I could feel my lungs clenching tight and breathing became harder. It felt as though with one step into that building, Nikolai would come out of nowhere.But I still couldn't stay back.If it indeed was the man, I would finally find out who had paid those men to kill me.Without further thoughts-I walked out of the ward, and headed out. When I reached the building, I entered, but it was empty.There were toys everywhere, and doll houses. It seemed like a place for kids. I walked around in confusion wondering if they had taken another turn I wasn't aware of.But then-I noticed the door at the corner, it seemed like a bathroom door. I walked through it, and indeed it was.I looked through all the stalls but one didn't open.There was no lock, and nowhere to force it open.I tapped on the door, laying my ears on it hoping to hear anything, but there was no sound.I gave up, but then-‘Click…’ it opened.Fingerprint scann