FAZER LOGINIVAN'S POVThe penthouse office smells of stale espresso and my father’s impending stroke.For forty-eight hours, the Romanov empire has been operating on pure, unadulterated chaos. My older brother, Nikolai, the golden boy who was supposed to shoulder the weight of this family, went and got himself married out of nowhere. No warning. No strategic alliance. Just a sudden, reckless leap that left the family business fractured and my father absolutely unhinged.And Jeremy has completely checked out to deal with his new obsession towards his secretary, the entire weight of the firm has dropped squarely onto my shoulders. I’ve been pulling consecutive night shifts, drowning in spreadsheets, and cleaning up the collateral damage of my father's rage. Three of our top executives resigned this morning alone after getting shredded in the boardroom, and to top it all off, a massive legal case just landed on my desk, threatening to blow a hole through our latest acquisition.By midnight, the wal
KEITH KING'S POVThe studio is dead silent, save for the rhythmic, grinding rasp of my chisel against marble.Scratch. Pause.Scratch.I tilt my head, the midday sunlight streaming through the massive glass windows and catching the dust motes dancing around my creation. The room is crowded with shapes—abstract figures, half-formed limbs, forgotten projects—but none of them matter.Only this one.I step closer, my fingertips lightly brushing a layer of white powder from the statue’s sharp jawline. A faint smile slips onto my face.Beautiful. Not perfect yet, but close. So close.My eyes trace the features I have memorized down to the millimeter. The strong jaw, the piercing, aristocratic structure, the subtle, deceptive dimples. It is the face of a man who looks entirely untouchable.Ivan Romanov.Most artists spend a lifetime hunting for a muse. I found mine when I was just a child. My angel. My purpose. The only person in the world who ever looked at me and didn't see a problem waiti
The judge’s final words didn't register. They didn't need to. They were just the predictable, bureaucratic period at the end of a sentence I had spent six months writing.Across the aisle, the opposing counsel looked like a man who had survived a car crash only to realize his insurance had lapsed. His client had the dazed, hyperventilating expression of the newly pardoned. I didn't smile. I didn't congratulate myself. I simply closed my manila folder with a single, sharp motion.Another victory. Another fire extinguished. Another afternoon spent scrubbing the blood and stupidity off someone else’s hands."Congratulations, Mr. Romanov."A junior associate offered me a nervous, desperate-to-impress smile as he held open the heavy wooden door. I didn't slow down. I gave him a microscopic nod, just enough to acknowledge he was taking up physical space, and stepped out into the echoing marble corridor.The elevator doors hadn't even finished closing before the phone in my breast pocket beg
Dmitri Romanov's PovI stand outside the door of the mental asylum, my heart racing with anxiety. It's been six months since Spencer's accident, and he's been undergoing therapy here to try and recover from the trauma.But it's not easy. Spencer's memories are fragmented, and he's unable to recognize me. The doctors say it's because of the severity of the trauma, and that it may take time for him to recover.I take a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. I've been trying my best to avoid coming face-to-face with Spencer, as it's triggered his trauma several times in the past. But I need to see him, to know that he's okay.I glance at my watch, seeing that it's late at night. Spencer will be asleep by now, and I can visit him without triggering another episode.I push open the door, slipping inside quietly. The room is dimly lit, with only a faint glow from the nightlight. I can see Spencer's form on the bed, his chest rising and falling with each breath.I approach the bed slowly, m
DMITRI Romanov's PovI paced back and forth in the hospital room, my mind racing with worry. Spencer was lying in the bed, his eyes closed, his chest rising and falling with each breath. The doctor had just left, and his words kept echoing in my mind. "This trauma can affect his mind, Mr. Dmitri. We don't know what will happen when he wakes up. He may lose his memory, or...or he may regress to a childlike mental state." I felt like I was losing my senses. Spencer had a history of PTSD, and this latest trauma could push him over the edge. I couldn't bear the thought of losing him, of not being able to help him.I stopped pacing and sat down beside Spencer's bed, taking his hand in mine. His fingers were limp, but I held on to them tightly, as if I could will him back to health."Spencer, please," I whispered, my voice cracking with emotion. "Please come back to me. I need you. I love you."I sat there for hours, holding Spencer's hand, talking to him, willing him to wake up. But he
Dmitri Romanov's PovI sat behind my desk, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. Everything was finally sorted out, and the Romanov empire was at peace once again. The traitors had been caught, the leaks had been plugged, and our family's reputation was intact.I leaned back in my chair, steepling my fingers together as I gazed out the window. It was a beautiful day, the sun shining brightly in the sky. Just as I was starting to relax, my assistant, Alexei, burst into my office, his face etched with worry."Dmitri, I'm sorry to disturb you," he said, his voice tight with anxiety. I raised an eyebrow, my instincts on high alert. "What is it, Alexei?" I asked, my voice firm. Alex, my brother, who was sitting in the corner of my office, looked up from his phone and said, "Uh-oh, Alexei's here with bad news again."Alexei ignored Alex's comment and continued, "It's Ryan and Spencer, sir. They're missing." My heart skipped a beat as I sat up straight, my eyes locked on Alexei's face.
DMITRI ROMANOV'S POVI step out of the crowded hall, the bright lights and pulsating music fading behind me. The cool evening air envelops me, a welcome respite from the chaos inside. I glance around, my eyes scanning the dimly lit corridor, as I pull out my phone to answer the incoming call."Sir,
SPENCER HAYES'S POVI adjusted the delicate straps of Annika's gown, ensuring they lay perfectly on her shoulders. My hands moved with precision, a symphony of touches to bring out the best in my design."Relax, Annika," I whispered, soothing her nerves. "You're going to own that runway."Annika's g
DMITRI ROMANOV'S POV"You think this will work?" Nikolai, the youngest one of our triplet brother trio, said in his devilish tone."Of course, have any of my plans flopped till now?" I said while playing with my Rubik's Cube."Hmm... But there is a difficulty: I don't know anything about Denver's ho
SPENCER HAYES'S POV"Ahhh...""Ahhh... You feel too good, Spencer.""Ahhh... Fuck... I am coming..."With this he came. I took a sigh.Ahhhhhhhh ... He was too bad. Like, how could you be so bad in bed? I think my luck is not with me. Past few days I have been encountering cheap men like him.Su







