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IVANA'S POV As the train drew closer to the address Aria had given me, my heart slammed in my ribcage.What if she was in danger?Would I be able to save her?My heart raced with different thoughts as the grip on my phone tightened.If I was able to save Aria, Ruslan's punishment would mean nothing.Even if he confines me to my room, I wouldn't mind, after all, I was able to save my best friend.Moments later, the train pulled to a stop at another subway and I alighted, scrolling through my contact for Aria’s number.I put a call across her and after the third ring, she picked up.“Aria, where are you? I can't seem to find the place.” After I left the subway, I stopped at the junction leading to three silent alleyways.Chills coursed through my body and my legs wobbled in fear under me.“I'm in the first alleyway,” she paused and continued. “Ivana, go back, don't come.” Her voice was resolute, but I could make out the fear in them.She was scared to the bones, so how then would I le
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RUSLAN'S POV This meeting was bound to happen. I knew for sure and I just couldn't wait to see the angry look on Lorenzo’s scarred face.He touched my family and I touched his clan. It was bound to happen at some point.“Where are we heading to, Bratva?” The driver asked, dragging my attention towards him.“The devil priesthood.” I replied point-blank, returning my gaze to my phone.I have been busy lately that I barely return to the clan.With one of my strongest men in the clan, I had nothing to worry about.The driver started the car and drove off with Nicko at the owner's corner alongside the driver.Moments later, it came to an halt in front of a gigantic mansion with ‘Devil Priesthood’ boldly written at the top of the building.I alighted from the car and so did Nicko, but he didn't go in with me. He had no reason to.I entered into the building and took the elevator to the highest floor where the meeting was taken place.Standing by the door which led to the meeting, I was hea
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IVANA'S POV As Felix led us to the car, he made sure we settled in before going out to make a call. I knew for sure that he was telling Ruslan in about the situation. I wanted to be brave and prove that it wasn't much of a big deal, but one thing was for sure; Ruslan was going to show me how much of a big deal this was. He was going to punish me. Certainly, but either way, I didn't regret saving Aria. If I was a second late, they would have raped her because of me. They were after me but she turned out to be the bait. “Everything would be fine, Aria. You can stay over at our place for some days.” I placed my hands over hers, a warm reassuring smile curling up on my lips. “Are you sure? Will your step-brother accept that?” Aria asked, worry etched on her face. I wasn't sure myself, but if I have to beg, I would do that. Certainly. I wasn't that much of a heartless person to let her return home in such state. Tattered and battered. “What about your parents? Won't th
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IVANA'S POV As I made my way to Ruslan's home office, all eyes were on me, but no one dared to stop Ruslan. Despite the pity glances they all sent my way, not even Igor, the retired Bratva could save my ass this time. Pushing the door open, I stepped inside with him behind me. I stood by the door, but just a small push from him sent me rushing to the middle of the home office and the door slammed shut behind me. My heart hammered in my chest as I darted out my tongue and swiped it over my dry lips. Shit! Ive gotten my ass into trouble and now? There was no escape for me or whatsoever. With my head hung low, I focused my gaze on the floor, making it seem like the most interesting thing ever, whereas that wasn't the case. I was damn scared to look at my step-brother straight in the eyes. With my ears standing at alert, I could hear his footsteps drawing closer from behind and I could feel his gaze boring holes into my back. “Sunshine, you disregarded me, disrespected
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IVANA'S POV Our tongues fought for dominance inside each others mouth and Ruslan wanted to assert his dominance even in the kiss.He wanted to make it known to me that he was in control of everything and anything.My fisted hold around his shirt tightened while he shoved his fingers deep inside my hair, earning a moan from me.Jesus….fuck!I think I was enjoying this kiss a little more than I should.I mean, Ruslan is my step-brother. Even though we weren't related by blood, we were related by marriage.My Mom fucking married his Dad. Legally for Christ sake.But still, that revelation wasn't enough to bring me back to my senses, infact, it only ignited more want and desires which I never knew was buried in the darkest pit of my stomach.“Fuck…. Christ… Sunshine.” Ruslan growled, his hands leaving my hair, slipping down my lower back and then my ass cheeks.He fondled with them, pressing like a soft loaf of bread and I couldn't help but moan.I've never had such intense kiss before,
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RUSLAN’S POV Did I just kiss my step-sister? Yes.Was I in the right state of mind? No, I certainly wasn't.Hell, she is ten years younger than me, yet, I almost bend her over my office desk and fuck her to oblivion.Ivana Alex is my step-sister, even if we weren't related by blood, but that didn't stop me from cupping her soft boobs, fondling with her ass cheeks, kissing and fisting on her lips like a goddamn feast.I hate that I couldn't control myself after I heard from Felix that she almost got raped.My sense of reasoning was left at the Devil priesthood, because I was sure as fuck it didn't follow me back to the Clan.If it had, I wouldn't have pushed my step-sister to the wall and kissed her like she was my next breath and without her, I won't survive.“Fuck you Ruslan. Fuck you!” I slammed my laptop shut and raked my hand into my already disheveled hair.Dealing with other preys wasn't that hard to assert my dominance on them, but when it came to a certain person, it seemed h
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IVANA'S POV After dinner, I joined Aria in my room. She was fast asleep, so I quietly layed on the bed beside her, trying not to make a sound. I guess she is a light sleeper because she stirred awake as soon as I layed on the bed beside, despite I didn't make a sound. “You're back. I fell asleep and lost track of time.” She said, her voice deep and sleepy. “You haven't eaten, have you?” I asked, sitting upright. “Come, let's go get you dinner and have a small pool party since it's summer.” I suggested and a bright smile curled it way on her face as she sat upright too, all sleepiness vanishing from her features. “That's a good idea, I love it.” …… It was 8pm at night and we both sneaked out of the mansion to the pool, without making a sound. If anyone had caught us in the act, we would be mistaken for thieves or whatsoever. Successfully reaching the pool with our swimming trunks in our hands and a bag of goodies containing wine and glasses and other snacks. Aria c
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IVANA'S POV Stepping into the college arena with Aria beside me, a smile curled up on my lips.Closing my eyes, I inhaled softly, letting the soft breeze slam against my flushed cheeks.“What are you doing, Ivana? Students are watching.” Aria tapped my shoulder as she whisper-yelled at me, her eyes shut in embarrassment.I wasn't a bit embarrassed because it has been two fucking weeks since I last came to college, and it was all because of my step-brother.It felt good to be a free bird after a long time of being confined in one place.“Let them watch for all I bloody care, Aria.” I said, my eyes still tightly shut. “Do you know how it feels to be a free bird once again? God! It feels so fucking good.”This time, Aria didn't whisper-yell at me, instead, a laugh rumbled out her chest, blaring into my ears. “You're funny, Ivana. Why are you behaving like you've not stepped out for a year?”Peeling my eyes open, I turned sharply towards Aria who flinched a little as she had not expected
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Ivana’s POVPressing her lips into a thin line, Lara pushed her hand into her hair and before I could realize what was happening, she was kneeling right in front of me.Grabbing my hand, she cried, “Ivana, please… give us a chance to fix this.” “I would’ve told you sooner if I had known what it meant to you—” “You think that makes it better?” I snapped, cutting her off as I pulled my hand from her grip. Grabbing the metal rails, I allowed my fingers to clench tightly around it as we got to the end of the corridor. “You want a chance." I let out a bitter laugh, tilting my head to the side. “I swear, I didn’t know how to tell you. If only I knew things were going to turn out this way, I wouldn’t have held back at all. We have been a good family….”“No, we were not. You let me believe we were a family, while you all were covering up the murder of my father.”“I didn’t know….” She repeated, shaking her head sideways as she choked on the words.“I didn’t have a father growing up but
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Ivana’s POVIt has been two weeks now. Two weeks since I regained consciousness only to be greeted with the most shocking news of my life, two weeks since I saw or heard from Ruslan, and two weeks since I started my rehab for proper healing. The excruciating pain was less intense now. It has been dulled by the medication and daily stretches that left my limbs trembling but stronger. A few days ago, my therapist said I was making fast progress, and I was grateful for that as I was sick and tired of being confined in the hospital.Day after day, I followed the same routine, wheelchair to walker, walker to staggered steps. Each time, I counted my steps like they would distract me from the revelation that had refused to leave my mind. It had been ten years since my father's death and I was almost forgetting about it, only for a shocking truth to be revealed. The family that had taken us in, the one man whom I loved wholeheartedly was behind it. That was what the files said and I be
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Ivana’s POVIt was dull at first so I managed to keep still but when the sharp pain traveled from my spine straight to my brain, I jerked, snapping my eyes open only to shut it.The blinding light steaming from the open window hurted that I had to open my eyes slowly and cautiously to avoid a repeat of what happened earlier.Hospital? My heart beat doubled as my eyes fell on the iron rod next to me. A drip was connected to my hand and the more I stared at it, the more curious I became. The last time I checked, I was perfectly fine, how come I was in the hospital?I racked my head, thinking of an answer but I couldn't come up with any. It was frustrating and just before I could yell my lungs out, I saw her.That explains the familiar scent of lavender that has been messing with my brain.Mom was seated on the couch opposite me, a sheet covering her slightly as she slept. Her hair which was always styled neatly was tangled, her cheeks resting on her hand and the worried look on her fa
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Ivana’s POVIt was dull at first so I managed to keep still but when the sharp pain traveled from my spine straight to my brain, I jerked, snapping my eyes open only to shut it.The blinding light steaming from the open window hurted that I had to open my eyes slowly and cautiously to avoid a repeat of what happened earlier.Hospital? My heart beat doubled as my eyes fell on the iron rod next to me. A drip was connected to my hand and the more I stared at it, the more curious I became. The last time I checked, I was perfectly fine, how come I was in the hospital?I racked my head, thinking of an answer but I couldn't come up with any. It was frustrating and just before I could yell my lungs out, I saw her.That explains the familiar scent of lavender that has been messing with my brain.Mom was seated on the couch opposite me, a sheet covering her slightly as she slept. Her hair which was always styled neatly was tangled, her cheeks resting on her hand and the worried look on her fa
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Ruslan’s POVFinally, it was all over. Lorenzo and his ghost boss had been sent to the abyss and that was enough for me for now.Punching the last key on the door lock, I listened to the familiar sound of the door creaking open and with my hand tucked in my pockets, I made my way in, the door clicking shut behind me. Taking a deep breath, I looked around the large living room but no one was in sight. I was expecting to see Ivory waiting expectantly for my return. Rolling up the sleeves of my shirt, I made my way towards the couch and then plopped on it with a little sigh. Ivana. — I thought, the sight of blood gushing out of her wound making rounds in my head. Before coming here, I had made a stop at the hospital. She was barely alive but stable, and breathing.“You're back." Ivory said, and immediately, I shot my head upwards. She was making her way towards me, her face unreadable until she halted right in front of me.“How is Ivana?” She asked with a trembling lip. “She’s fine
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RUSLAN'S POV Raising my head slowly with my lips slightly parted, I wanted to yell out in pain. I felt my whole body trembling, like I was going to pass out the next second. Ivana was nowhere to be found while Gideon remained in the same position, blood dripping from his hand. “I told you, I don’t want Ivana to see you suffer. It's going to make her miserable in the afterlife." Fuming with anger, I tried to get on my feet but two of his men held me from behind, pinning to the ground. From the corner of my eyes, I could see Nico, wielding his gun. I desperately wanted to ask if Ivana was fine but that means giving his position away. “Bring him here." Lorenzo commanded and immediately, I was pulled towards the old table I haven't seen up till now. Grabbing a pair of garden shears, Gideon twisted it to confirm if it was working well and when he did get it, he grabbed my fingers. “Each finger for each ten million dollars I lost.” He smacked his lips, positioning my fingers in such
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Ruslan’s POVComforting someone was a skill I sucked at so seeing Ivory broken this way and being unable to offer her any word of comfort, drove me to the corner. Thanks to Lara’s timely intervention, she pulled Ivory away from me and then led her up the stairs while I kept staring until they disappeared into the hallway. “Make sure you bring her back." Igor said, eliciting a nod from me and with my hand tucked inside my pockets, I joined the others.Sitting at the owner's seat of the car while Nikolai drove, I found myself chewing my fingernails; a habit that only came to play when I was nervous. It was supposed to be the Irish clan I ought to be up against but the voice of the boss was different. How come I haven't crossed paths with this person yet and why does he have to come for Ivana instead of me, his foe. No matter how much I thought about it, it didn't add up. I was barely holding it together.Every second that went by in that car felt like a ticking bomb inside my chest
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Ruslan’s POVJust when I wanted to disappear into the hallway, the sound of hurried footsteps made me turn around only to see Ivory running down the stairs with Igor and Lara. Raising my brow, I demanded an explanation without having to use my words.“What did I just hear?" Ivory asked, hurrying to my side, her face drained of all its colors and had been replaced with fright. Pressing my lips to a thin line, I facepalmed myself in anger. This was supposed to be a secret. They must have overhead me when I was speaking to Nicko.“Ivana had been kidnapped.” I forced the words through my teeth, my hands balled into my fist in anger. “What did you just say?” She gasped, her chest rising and falling in rhythm. Pushing my hand forward, I wanted to confront her but I had no idea how to go about that so I withdrew my hands.“Ivana has been kidnapped.” I repeated my earlier words. This time slower as I rubbed my temples.My head had begun to ache seeing Ivory all flustered. “How the fuck
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Ruslan’s POVThe silence in my office was suffocating.Since last night, I haven't stepped out and no one has come in since Ivana left. At the moment, I was sitting behind my desk, pen in hand and papers in front of me but I couldn’t focus. My mind kept drifting back to Ivana.My guts keep telling me something doesn’t sit right. It wasn't about the fallout we had yesterday, this was different. Last night, I didn't intend to react that way but she was refusing to get the message I desperately wanted to pass on. A lot of things were going through my mind; the Irish clan silence and then Lorenzo’s chilling words. All I wanted was a little time for myself to wrap my head about what was bothering me but she wasn't having it. Falling back on my seat, I shut my eyes tightly as I began to swirl my chair around, trying to forget about her but it was to know avail. Leaning forward with my hands clasped in front of me, I shifted my gaze to my laptop. I had been watching the footage for a w
