Lorraine Lebedeva2 MONTHS LATER "She's certainly improved." I overheard my father whisper to my mother beside him.The corner of my lips curled into a small smile. I grabbed two arnis sticks and tossed one to my father. He caught it and questioned. "Lorraine, are you sure you are ready to fight your father? It wouldn't be too pleasant to see you weep after I beat you."stretching my arms out I gathered all my hair into a ponytail and smirked. "It wouldn't be nice to see you, father weep after your own daughter beats you."One thing I despised is that my own father underestimated me. I'm not the same Lorraine from 2 months ago. I've changed.I'm not the same girl who took crap from people.I'm not the same girl who was weak and pathetic.I'm not the same girl who allowed people to control me.I'm different. I've changed mentality and physically2 months can do a lot for an individual.Without warning father sweeps out his legs, dropping me onto my back."Do not get distracted," he s
POV - Katina Preobrazhensky9 hours earlier"What about karaoke?" Christopher suggested while doing a goofy dance.I rolled my eyes and shook my head. "Karaoke sounds boring." I said. Nathaniel shrugs. "I'm cool with anything."I groaned and continued to eat my burger.Hanging out with these two is frustrating sometimes. After we met at the club we became really good friends.Christopher might seem intimidating but he's a teddy bear, he's caring and cute. He can be annoying sometimes but I'm fond of him. Nathaniel aka Nathan seems friendly but is the opposite. I don't know much about him. He doesn't talk a lot but for some reason loves being around talkative people. He gives off this dark masculine energy that intrigues me."Why don't you invite Lora?" Christopher gestured. Nathan shares a weird look with Chris and he shrugs.Weird..."I'd love to invite her but her father is a pain in the ass," I told them.And it's true, he's just so paranoid it's strange. Every time I visit her I
POV - Raphael Romano"I've found her," Marcello declared over the phone. "Good. We will be in Russia in a few days." I told him and then hung up the phone.I flipped the small phone upside down and removed the cover then pulled out the SIM card, tossed it in the microwave, and watched it as it disintegrated."She's been found?" my little sister asked from across the room. I turned on my heel to face her and watched while she polished each of her bullets.I did not bother to question what she was doing. "Yes. We've got her friend."Abree nodded, her fawn curls bouncing each time she moved her head. "You know.""Papa putting me on this mission was his best idea." Abree pointed out. I walked over to the mini bar, offering myself a Russian Bear drink. "Would you like to enlighten me, lil sis?"Abree chuckled. "You men have this tendency to catch feelings for your victims mainly if she's pretty and can easily be controlled.""Especially you big brother." she gestures toward me.I took a se
POV - Raphael RomanoAbree sighed before taking a seat in front of me. "We'll land in 30 minutes."I nodded my head and looked out the plane's window watching as the fluffy clouds passed by, you could see nothing apart from the blue sky."I cannot wait to meet the little doll." she beamed. "Do not get your hopes up, I'll be the only one who converses with her." I declared not turning to look at Abree knowing that she was pulling faces at me.I rolled my eyes at her childlike behavior. "Whatever." she shrugged.Abree waved her hands in the air and seconds later a man wearing a suit approached. "Ms. Romano. Mr. Romano." He greeted me."Could you please get me something strong?" she suggested. "Yes ma'am." The slim figure turned to look at me and he offered a smile in respect. "Anything for you sir?" I shook my head.I'm in the mood for alcohol, what a surprise."Are you sure sir?" He asked again. I sighed and turned to look at him. "When I shake my head what does that signal..." I looke
Raphael Romano"For fucks sake Marcello!" Abree cried out.I sighed. Those two act like children when they are together. They argue over the smallest things. It's fucking irritating I did not come here to babysit and watch over adults that act like fucking five-year-olds."Next time you play with my knives I will use one to slit your throat," Marcello warned. "Slit her throat I shoot your fucking brains out." I declared. Abree laughed. I rolled my eyes.Rising from the couch I walked into the kitchen to find knives all over the place and unknown liquid smudged on the kitchen island. Marcello is on the floor with his hands pinned above his head as Abree is pressing Marcello's blade against his neck and her body on top of his."What the fuck." I questioned in disgust as I pictured something else.Having a dirty mind is a curse and a blessing.Abree smiled innocently. "Hello dear brother. I'm glad you could join me as I kill off this so-called best friend of yours.""Right." she spokes t
Abree RomanoI sat in silence, watching and listening as the brothers spoke about themselves and the reason why they were in Russia.I turned to look at Katina and her jade-colored eyes gleamed as she believed everything that slipped out of their dirty fucking mouths.My gaze shifts to Nathaniel then back at Christopher. I studied everything about them a year ago. The only thing I didn't have were pictures in their files. Only descriptions of what they looked like.Nathaniel has dark hair that's brushed back, his steel blue eyes stared back at me with the corner of his lips curled up into a smirk. His skin is pale but blood circulates in his cheeks that leaves a rosy color. Christopher's voluminous blonde curls looped around his face, his brown eyes are welcoming but if you watched him closely you could sense behind this sweet mask his wearing is a ruthless being. His jaw is defined and has olive-toned skin. They are both beautiful but dangerous.The brother are both orphanages, they
Lorraine Lebedeva"Knife throwing is art." Josephine declared.I studied each and every single knife that was displayed on the table in front of me. They all had different sharp ends, blade designs, weights and were different sizes.Truly fascinated by them."First thing, choose your knife, and don't just choose for the sake of choosing. You have to pick wisely. Pick as if you're picking a baby at an orphanage. You must have that gut feeling..." she paused, picked up a small blade and whispered. "You are my baby."I smiled at how silly she's explaining knife throwing."Anyone who can throw a stick, stone, or baseball can also learn how to throw a knife with skill and accuracy." She mentioned.We've gone through most of the practical training. Shooting, dealing with dangerous bombs, one on one combat, and the basics of coding.I've learned a lot throughout these months. They were all interesting but I had no passion for either of them and now that we focused on knives, I'm intrigued by
Lorraine Lebedeva5 DAYS AGO"There is something I have to tell you," I said before closing the door behind us.He glared at me and then back at Katina who was standing behind me. "With your...friend?" he gestured towards Katina. "Yes," I said."Lora I don't have time for your little games if you want to go somewhere the answer is no," he said. "So, please leave my off-.""It's about Mr. Romano," I explained."Raphael Romano."His jaw clenched and his cold stare shifted to pure hatred and disgust but yet curiosity lingered.There's no turning back now.I cleared my throat and approached him with slow steps. I took a seat in front of him and his attention shifted to Katina who was still standing next to the door with her hands glued to her side."Are you going to stand there the whole day?" My father asked as he grew impatient. Katina looked at me and she looked frightened. Like her mother caught her in a big lie that she can't get out of."It's okay Katina." I reassured her. Her body