87 Acceptance

Nazar Yartsev:

Anya’s story threw me into shock and real rage. Now everything fell into place. I understood her behavior toward me, the kids, the bet, and everything that had been happening between us all this time.

She carries guilt that Denis, that goat, dumped entirely on her, after daring to reproach a young girl for being infertile.

I have no intention of leaving things as they are. I have plenty of interesting connections, and this Vernadsky will be dealt with. There’s no way a businessman like him is completely clean before the law. Especially considering his attraction to underage girls. Anya sees the situation from her side, but I can say with confidence: there’s an unhealthy pull toward children there.

Sixteen years old! Fuck, she was only sixteen, and he went after her! He wasn’t some teenage boy like Anya herself, someone she could try adult life with. Back then, he was already an established, conscious man! Which means this Denis may have some very ugly skeletons in his closet. At least, I’m not ruling that out.

Despite the heaviness of what Ann had to go through and confess to me, I was glad this conversation finally happened. My beloved let herself go, and most importantly, she won’t push me and our feelings away now. And I have no doubt she has them. Just not all at once. I don’t want to pressure her, because plenty came out today already.

I was happy that my girl didn’t just decide to meet me halfway, but also agreed to create our big, loving family with me. I’ll break myself if I have to, but I’ll make it happen. They’re all already mine! All of them!

After Ann opened up to me, her behavior changed noticeably. She became softer, nuzzling into me like a trusting kitten, and no longer hissing at me for no reason like I’m some mangy dog. And it drives me completely insane.

After spilling out all her emotions and bitter truth, my kitty fell asleep in my arms. I look at her and can’t help smiling. I quickly kiss the top of her head and leave the bedroom. I promised her I’d find out about the kids, so that’s exactly what I plan to do, heading into the office.

“Misha, hey,” I call one very trusted and reliable man. Mikhail works for Kirill as his security guy and, at the same time, best friend. As a former special services employee, he has good connections and reach almost anywhere. “I need help with a few things.”

“Hey, Nazar,” the big guy laughs without malice. “Kirill mentioned you were getting yourself tangled in something again.”

“I need information on a few people…” I hear some noise on the other end.

“Nazar,” now I hear Kirill’s worried voice. “What have you gotten into again?”

“And hello to you too, brother. Why immediately ‘gotten into’? For your information, I’m finally settling down for good, but I need help.”

“Come to my place tomorrow… with everyone,” my twin sighs, making me smile.

The idea of going to my brother’s didn’t exactly thrill Anya. And it would’ve been one thing if she’d simply complained, but I also got smacked with a pillow for taking her to that house under the excuse that it was mine. The kids, meanwhile, were up for any chaos.

“So you want to take the children in?!” Vicky couldn’t believe what she was hearing when we settled in their kitchen. The little ones were enthusiastically abusing the PlayStation, giving us a chance to talk. “And you, Ann, you’re okay with that? Last time, you said, mildly speaking, that you weren’t interested in serious relationships.”

“I had my reasons,” my beloved sighs, and I take her hand, which doesn’t escape anyone’s attention. “I love these children very much, and I’d be glad to take guardianship of them together with Nazar.”

“But first we need to find out whether their mother can officially be deprived of parental rights,” I continue. “We haven’t told the kids anything yet. We want to know first whether guardianship is possible. Their mother is not right in the head…”

“Alright, Nazar,” Mikhail steps in. “I’ll do what I can. I need their details, and I’ll find the info.”

“Thank you,” I exhale with relief. I know Misha won’t let me down.

“And now to current matters,” Kirill looks at me. “The day after tomorrow father and I have a charity evening with partners. You still haven’t answered whether you’re coming.”

Honestly, with everything happening and my new father role, I’d completely forgotten about that event. Usually I go alone and pick up polished little females there, but this time…

“Yes, Ann and I will definitely be there,” I say, and two beautiful brown eyes stare at me expressively.

“Maybe ask Ann?” my beloved raises a brow in accusation.

“Consider it a surprise,” I smile at the girl.

“You know, when it comes to giving surprises, you still need a lot of work,” my panther fires back.

After that, we talked about all sorts of things, and Anya finally found common ground with Vicky. While the girls were chatting enthusiastically, I whispered to Mikhail to dig up information and dirt on Vernadsky too. That little bastard needs to be squeezed hard. But for now, I don’t want Ann knowing about it.