登入[ANASTASIA]Ever since I returned from the safe house, I knew I wasn’t about to sit still and look pretty.Not when Ivan was still fighting for his life.Not when the place we once called home no longer felt like home.Not without Ivan.I spent days after my return thinking about the same thing, ove
“Now?” I nod. “More than ever.”This new information gives way to a new expression on his face. Instead of looking super annoyed, he looks curious, suspicious—even careful, if that furrowed brow reveals anything.Good. He should be.Because the thing about moles? They’re not just rats in fancy coats
*One Week Later*[DIMITRI]“The shipments will be at the docks tonight, but you still haven’t decided who we’re sending?” Igor taunted, as he stood by the bar, holding an empty tumbler—something he’s been doing ever since he walked into my office—well, Ivan’s office, but that’s irrelevant. One would
After our fourth round of pure, wild sex, I have nothing left in me. Every ounce of energy drained, I barely manage to pull the sheets over myself before sleep claims me.When I wake hours later, the room is dim, the soft glow of my bedside lamp casting long shadows on the walls. My body feels heavy
[NADIA]“You’re here?” I say into the phone, clutching my books tightly to my chest as I glance around. “Where?”“Outside. Meet me when you’re done with your classes.”A wide grin spreads across my face, excitement bubbling inside me. “Oh, I’m done. And even if I wasn’t, I’d still run to you.”Dimit
The Ivan I know is strong. Unshakable. Even in the worst situations, he carries himself with a quiet, effortless confidence that makes you believe nothing could ever touch him.But the man lying in this hospital bed, surrounded by beeping machines and the sterile scent of antiseptic, looks nothing l
I pocket the phone and walk back to our table. But I barely take a seat when the phone vibrates against my chest again. Ugh. Someone is definitely going to die tonight. “What’s wrong, Papa? You look so angry.” Tatiana pokes at my arm, trying to get my attention. I ruffle her hair lovingly, immedia
Tatiana claps her hands in excitement, and Ivan Jr. grins from ear to ear. “I’m going to get ready right away.” Ivan Jr throws the warm blankets away and swings his legs off the bed, rushing for the bathroom. “Me too.” Tatiana squeals before tugging at my hand. “Momma, help me pick a nice dress, p
What could you possibly be talking about me, Ivan? What are you trying to do? I don’t give voice to my thoughts and instead, head over to them, combing my son’s hair away from his face. “How are you feeling today? Any discomfort? Did you sleep well?” Ivan Jr. looks up at me, his eyes holding a mix
[ANASTASIA] I don’t sleep all night. I try, but the haunting touch of his lips on mine, his hands on my body, and the force of his arms around me keep me awake. It makes me realize how easy it would be for him to do that again if I didn’t fight harder. It doesn’t seem like my tough front has done







