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Part Seventy-Six
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Bound by Blood Part Seventy-Seven
Inara watched Agron drive away through her dorm window and she closed the blinds before she opened her suitcase. How the hell had everything turned to shit so quickly? She’d known that Rocco was her biological father since she was sixteen.She hadn’t cared then and she certainly didn’t care now. He was nothing to her, not even an uncle. She’d always wondered why her brothers didn’t like him, but now she knew. He was a snake and he was pawning her off!She’d never told anyone because Conrad had asked her not to say a word, that she was still his daughter and that biology didn’t change anything. Inara wondered now if she should have just told Dominic the truth.She hadn’t known her mother, didn’t know details of her death either, only that she’d died but once or twice throughout her life, she’d heard Dominic talking. Rocco had been exiled for a few years and now he was back to take his revenge.She didn’t want Dominic to go to war for her and she knew he would, they all would. Her broth
Bound by Blood Part Seventy-Eight
Gage sat in the dark living room, watching the view of the city across the horizon. Darkness had always been his friend. It had to be. He’d made the darkness a part of himself, just like Dominic had.Gage didn’t fear the darkness, he welcomed it. He’d been young when he realized that the darkness could be his friend rather than his enemy. It hadn’t really been a choice, it had happened naturally and Gage had found his place in this world, in the darkness.** The hallway always seemed so long but that day it was the odd noises that drew him out of his room. He’d always been a light sleeper and even at the age of three, he’d moved stealthily. The door was ajar and the light was on.“No! Don’t touch me!”The slap across her face was so forceful that she turned and fell on the bed. He was on top of her in an instant, pulling her nightdress up her back. The sound of his zipper being pulled down seemed too loud but it was her sobs that would stay with him forever.The grunts came later and
Bound by Blood Part Seventy-Nine
Gage’s penthouse apartment was one of minimalist luxury. He hadn’t thought of a woman in his space when he’d bought and decorated it and now as he looked around he wondered what Anya would think.It wasn’t really a question of whether he would like her, he had to like her. He was going to sign a contract where he vowed to protect her, care for her, and spend his life with her. Every such contract had a few clauses, an heir being one of them. It cemented the ties of family between the two parties and Gage had no objection to fucking his wife, even if he had no idea what she looked like.He would come to care for her, he knew he would. He’d been raised with the knowledge that he’d never marry for love but for alliances and it made it easier. This way he knew they were in the exact same position. She wouldn’t like him for his status, money, or looks. It was just a business deal with sex thrown in as a bonus.He’d met up with Lev the previous night and they’d sat in his office above Pulse
Bound by Blood Part Eighty
“What do you mean there’s a change of plan?” Dominic asked Hunter as they stood in his living room in his city penthouse.“I mean exactly what I’m saying. Call Lev and tell him that there will be no handing me over later today,” Hunter said and crossed her arms over her chest.“Fuck, Hunter. Did something happen? Did he do or say something to piss you off? I know how emotional you get, so fucking tell me why!”“Are you done?” Hunter asked him.“Hunter …” His tone was warning her and she smiled before sitting down in the chair in front of his desk.“I’ve already organized everything. Lev will meet us at the courthouse this afternoon where we’ll be getting married. The sooner we are the fewer chances there are of Rocco interfering with your plans. Since he has not been voted in as godfather yet and our father is rotting in his grave, I went off on my own and married Lev Volkov, since we’re so obviously in love and have been seeing each other secretly for months,” Hunter said.Dominic lo
Bound by Blood Part Eighty-One
“I will give you a good life, Hunter,” Lev said as they sat side by side.“And in return, I will be a good wife,” she replied.“We have our own private suite at the compound where all my men live as well. We are one big family and nobody lives outside of the compound. Nikita will shadow you and escort you wherever you need to go. My office will always be open to you and you never need to make an appointment to see me,” Lev said as he studied her.“You already know I’ll never be the meek little wife at home. I intend to work beside you and get involved in what you do but I will follow your lead. I know how it works and I will never question or belittle you in front of others. Don’t disrespect me, cheat on me, hit me, or treat me like I don’t matter and I will always make sure that you’re cared for,” Hunter said.“I would expect nothing less of you, Hunter.”“Good. Take me home, Lev,” she said and Lev smiled at her words.They drove for an hour and the compound Lev had spoken about was
Bound by Blood Part Eighty-Two
Inara’s heart was hammering against her chest. She’d sent Agron a text every night and this morning he’d reminded her that he would pick her up at four. She had five minutes to spare as she zipped her suitcase shut.Endrit had met her outside of her dorm building every morning and dutifully walked her to class. He sat with her at lunch and walked her back to her building after school. She saw him on the sports grounds and the whole school knew she was off limits.She had no idea what was going on. Dominic was alive and he texted her every day, normal things like ‘have a good day’ so she knew the Russians were dead and every day she lived in fear of Dominic showing up and getting himself killed.She took a deep breath and wondered if Agron knew that it was her eighteenth birthday on Sunday. She pulled her suitcase to the floor and wheeled it out of her room. She had to make this work, somehow she had to appeal to Agron’s better side to leave her family alone. She’d do whatever it took
Bound by Blood Part Eighty-Three
Inara had settled in and taken a shower and she stood in front of her suitcase with a small smile on her lips. She might not have many choices here but that didn’t mean she was going to make it easy for Agron and just play the meek little arranged bride.She pulled on her favorite pair of sweatpants with an old University sweatshirt she’d swiped from Gage and left her hair in a messy bun. She wore no make-up and pulled socks on her feet and left the bedroom.If Agron wanted her as a wife he might as well get used to this side of her. It wasn’t her problem if he didn’t like what he saw. With that thought in mind, she headed down the hall and down the stairs to the living room.As promised, a whole pile of take-out menus were stacked neatly on the coffee table. Inara made herself comfortable on the couch, and tucked her legs underneath her and grabbed the pile. She had no idea what Agron liked and she didn’t really care.She’d done her research on Albania as well and everything she coul
Bound by Blood Part Eighty-Four
“You know, we could always just shoot everyone,” Hudson said.“Right and have the sons of the heads and Elders come hunt us down, real smart, Hudson,” Cooper said with a shake of his head.“It’s not like you have a better plan,” Hudson remarked drily.“But Dominic does,” Cooper said with a grin as he glanced in the rearview mirror.“Hunter is safe within the Volkov compound. Gage’s location is secure. Inara’s at school, whatever they have planned, they won’t hurt her. I will step in and remove her when it becomes necessary. Tonight’s meeting will be enlightening and I’m sure I’ll have some questions answered by the time it’s done,” Dominic said.“Who do you think orchestrated this whole thing?” Ethan asked him.“Rocco. He wants power.” Dominic turned his head to look out of the window, a signal for his men to keep their mouths shut. He needed to think. Rocco would not be pleased when he found out that Hunter now belonged to the Russians and that Gage had taken a Russian bride as well.
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