She stares at me for a long while before looking at her bank balance again.I wait patiently until she murmurs,“What do I do with so much money?”“Whatever you want, give it to charity.” Pulling the phone out of her hold, I set it down on the table beside the couch before focusing all my attention on Ana again.“You can invest some.”“Yes. I have to get it out of my account before someone steals it.”“No one will steal it.”“You sure?”“Yes. Besides, if someone is dumb enough to steal from you, I’ll track the stupid fucker down and get it back before killing him.”Her tongue comes out to wet her lips while her eyes search mine, then she asks,“Have you killed a lot, huh?”Lifting my hand, I brush a couple of her hair strands behind her ear.“Do you really want to know, what goes on?” I retort before she finishes her question.“The Bravta is this whole other side of you that I really don’t know about.”“As I’ve said before, I mostly take care of the hacking and tracking part of thin
ANAHe keeps plunging hard into me.I'm needing somewhere to hold onto before I fall of the bed at the rate which he's going, I grab hold of his ass. It allows me to feel how his muscles tighten with every thrust and releases with every pull, and my ovaries practically explode.“Fuck, Roman,” I whimper from how intense it feels. “Baby, I need–”I’m shoved back against the bed, his grip around my throat tightening until he’s a second away from cutting off my air supply. His other hand grabs my hip, and he hammers hard into me.“Ah,” is the only sound I can make as he sets fire to my pussy with his cock.My body keeps tensing more and more, pleasure threatening to overwhelm me at any moment. It keeps building and building and fucking building until I let out a desperate cry.Roman’s thumb brushes lightly over my clit, and it’s all it takes to make me my body feels tight like it's going to explode like a bomb.The orgasm is so intense I can’t breathe and lose complete control of my
ANAWalking into Knife, the restaurant where Roman said I'm I was going to start working, I feel nervous for a different reason.I glance at the tables and customers, thinking this place is the complete opposite of the diner, to a small restaurant as he said it was.Walking to a stand where a woman is reading something, I wait for her to look at me before I say, “I’m here to see Chloe.”A frown forms on her forehead. “The head chef?”“Yes.” Worried I’m going to be kicked out, I add, “She’s expecting me.”“Oh.”As the woman glances over her shoulder, I see Chloe coming from the kitchen, Roman showed me her pictures before I left home.Thank God.A smile spreads over her face when she notices me. “You’re here. Come to the back.”I quickly move around the stand, and when I reach Chloe, she gives me a quick hug.“Thanks for agreeing to see me,” I say while we walk to her office.She closes the door behind us, she smiles at me again. “Let’s get the business out of the way so we can
ROMANI’ve just got back from tightening some loose ends in my clubs, and driving up a street , I recognize an SUV parked outside of a diner.I slow down, and when I park behind the vehicle, I see Ana and Zoran sitting in a booth. It looks like they’re eating ice cream.I push the BMW door open to get out, but an alarm on my phone has me digging the device out.Seeing an alert regarding the head of Vladamir special guards I quickly go into the app. He’s been spotted in Miami.Christ. We have to move fast.I shut the door again, and starting the engine, I pull away from the curb while dialing Sergei’s number.“You better have good news for me. These motherfuckers are attacking us too ,” he mutters.“The head of the guards is in Miami,” I say, feeling good that I finally get to give him solid information.“Wheels up in thirty minutes,” he grumbles out. “Let the others know we’re meeting at the airfield.”“On it.”The call ends and when I stop at a traffic light, I quickly send a gr
ROMAN When the convoy of SUVs pulls up to the location he was last seem at , I look around the area.It is quite slient outside the place because it is really early and the place isn’t yet open .“What do you want to do?” Nikolai asks Sergei.“Let’s go knock on the door,” he mutters as he pushes the door open.“You think they’re just going to open their door for us?” Nikolai asks as we all climb out of the SUV.“Of course not,” Serft growls, giving Nikolai a what the fuck look. “I’m not fucking stupid.” Lifting his arm, he signals for his men to come.When I see the grenade launcher, I shake my head. Everyone’s going to hear the explosion, can't they fucking do things quietly for once in their lives.Sasha and I glance at each other, and I can see he’s worried about Sergei, who ever pissed him off today is lucky. Even for our boss, who’s done some crazy shit, this is a little reckless.“Blow down the door,” Sergei orders.Leaving my rifle in the car because I sure as shit won
ROMAN I’m fucking tired and just want to get into bed with my woman.Freezing my ass off, I climb back into the SUV to wait for thirty minutes because I need to make sure nothing will be a problem for Ana in the future.My phone vibrates, and I check the message that just came through.Ana: Just checking if you’re okay.I quickly take off my gloves and type a response.Roman: Almost done. I’ll be home in an hour.Ana: Can’t wait. I have something so exciting I want to share with you.She probably wants to tell me she’s starting to work with Chloe very soon.Putting the gloves on again, my arm and back sting, and I know Ana’s going to lose her shit when she sees I’ve been grazed by bullets.I keep an eye on the time, and when thirty minutes is up, I get out of the SUV and walk to the alley, where I pass empty crates and boxes, not finding anything.I turn around, I walk back to the SUV so I can get my ass home to my woman with the full intention of not telling her about not killing th
ANARoman presses another kiss to my mouth to silence me, then mentions, “We can get a team to help you out with all the work.”I wrap my arms around his neck and stare at him with all the love I feel in me. “Thank you.” I interlock my legs around his waist as I pull him closer to me. Tell me “Do you think my idea to open a free kitchen is stupid, or do you feel it is too big of a project for me to take on?”“No.” Picking me up, he carries me to the bed and lays me down on my side of the bed while continuing, “I think it’s an amazing idea. I just don’t want you working yourself to death.”“Okay.”Walking around the bed, he throws the covers back and lies down beside me. I crawl beneath the blankets and adjust them over his body before I get comfortable.He turns so we’re lying face-to-face, then says, “You are one hell of an amazing woman, Ana.”I brush my fingers over the five o’clock shadow on his jaw. “You are so amazing.”We become quiet for a moment, just staring at eac
ANAThe words soak into my bones, filling me with a warmth.I’ve never experienced before. It feels safe.it feels as if I’ve finally found a place where I truly belong.I’ve found my home.“Am I the first?” he asks.I nod, not trusting my voice right now.“Good,” he sighs before he lowers his head to claim my lips.The kiss starts out slow as if Roman’s taking his time to show me how he feels,tonight feels different.But as the seconds pass, the need grows between us, and he becomes impatient.His tongue lashes at mine, and when his teeth tug at my bottom lip, his hand moves away from my face, and he suddenly ends the kiss.He crawls down my body, and taking hold of my pyjamas shorts, he tugs them off of me.I quickly remove my cami while he shoves his sweatpants down.When we’re both naked, he pushes my legs open. I still feel self-conscious, but the emotion quickly turns to surprise when Roman kisses the inside of my thigh.“Time to taste you, Moya Roza,” he groans right before
ROMAN An hour later, I walk into the interview room in the police station.Gloria’s haunted eyes meet mine.I glance up at the police officer standing by the door. “I would like a few minutes with her.”Carl nods and closes the door behind him, leaving me with her.I take a seat at the other side of the table opposite her.I stare into her eyes as my eyes hold hers.She drops her head in shame. “I’m sorry, Roman. But I don't regret it, if for the very least I get your attention for a few weeks, I'm at peace.” she whispers.I stare at her. She’s so pitiful, and my stomach twists. “Gloria.”She keeps looking at the floor.“Look at me.”She lifts up her eyes up to meet mine.“Why did you do that to me?”Her eyes fill with tears. “I’m scared you'll leave now that your uncle is dead I know you won't come to Russia to see me that stupid American woman has all your attention, Rome, you were mine first.” “Stop it, Gloria” I shout at her“I’m pregnant with no money.”I frown. “There i
ANA“And you are so quick to judge, Ana. Unlike you, I’m not sleeping and married to the Minister. I don’t get to have special treatment.”Roman’s eyes narrow. “Leave. Now”“You’ll regret this,” Holmes spits back at us.Roman’s cold eyes hold his. “I think we both know who’ll regret this.” Roman takes up my hand and we walk down the corridor. He takes out his phone and calls up Dimitri.“Dimitri, change of plans. I’m returning to the office immediately. Reschedule the rest of my meetings.”He leads me out to the waiting car, and we get into the back seat.The car pulls out into the traffic. Roman makes a call.I hold Roman’s hand in my lap, but he’s too angry to even notice. He’s glaring out of the window as he silently fumes.But that’s okay. I notice.I’ve got him in my hand, and I’m never letting go. As long as we’re together, I don’t care about the rest of the world or the lies that they tell.We’ve got each other, and that’s everything.+++++++++++++ROMAN I’m sitting w
Chapter 141 The car pulls up at the press conference in Miami, and I practically jump from the car. I came straight here. I wanted to tell Roman the good news myself. I walk into the packed hall and stand at the back of the crowd. Roman is on stage, standing at a small podium and delivering a speech. “As you can see…” He glances up and sees me standing at the back. A frown crosses his brow, and I smile as I go up onto my toes with excitement. He regains his focus and goes back to his speech. I tap my toes, waiting for him to finish. Come on. Hurry up. I’m bursting at the seams to tell him the good news. He didn’t do it. He never went there, he never slept with her the happiness beams out of me. I feel so good being the person who found out the truth. Eventually, he says the words I’ve been waiting to hear. “Thank you all for coming today. I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship. Education is key for our future.” Everyone claps, and I smile proudly.
Chapter 140A man walks down the hall and out of sight. Two women walk out of a room and get into the elevator.The elevator opens, and we see a Dimitri struggling with someone. He puts his arm around Rome to help him.“Roman,” I gasp out loudHe’s so out of it, highly intoxicated, drunk and unable to walk alone.Then Dimitri walks into his room with him, and then he walks back out alone after another minute.“So, that part of the story is true,” I whisper.Callie smiles and taps my leg. “Told you.”Estella speeds up the footage and we all sit and watch. She goes forward one hour… then two, and then three.“This has to be, like, midnight by now.” I frown waiting for the exact moment.Estella points to faint numbers at the bottom of the screen. “That’s the time there. It’s 11:21 p.m almost a new day, do you see?”“Yes, okay.”A man walks down the corridor and looks left and right, eventually stopping in front of Roman’s door. Estella puts the footage on the big screen.We all s
Chapter 139I widen my eyes and I want to say, I know that for sure, but I won’t. “How would she have set him up, though?”She thinks for a moment. “She had the drinks spiked, got him to his room, had him open his phone, and she called her own number from his phone.”“Yes,” I whisper. “She could have done that, couldn’t she? I hadn’t even thought of that, she could have entered his bedroom as a relative.”“She could have left all the evidence to make him think that he did it.”“But surely.” My heart drops. “Surely she would know that we would find out who the father is as soon as the baby is born.” My shoulders slump. “What if it is his baby? What if this is all some grand plan to tie Roman to her for life?”“It could be.” Callie sighs, and we stare at each other for a while. “If we just had the security footage of that night at the hotel. I know Holmes asked the hotel for it, but they said there wasn’t any.”I frown that's impossible even the cameras on the Road. “There has
ANAI wake with a strange sensation.It’s morning, and the other side of the bed is cold, and empty and without Roman.I sit up instantly, my senses awake and on high alert.I make my way downstairs, where I can hear a muffled voices coming from Roman’s study. I move down the hall to listen.“Yes,” he says. “That’s right, the arrest warrant has been withdrawn.”Gloria.My heart begins to beat hard. Why did he have the arrest warrant removed?Nobody is looking for her.“You know what to do,” he says calmly.My eyes widen.I push the open the door in a rush to get to Roman.When he steps back, shocked to see me. He’s fully dressed in his crisp suit, ready for work.“What are you doing here?” he asks sharply.I stare at him, confused. “What are you doing?” I ask rhetorically He marches down the hall. His overnight bag is packed by the front door, not looking like it's filled with clothes.“where are you going?” I say as I run after him.“I have to go away for work for a few day
We walk out to the front of the house. “Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Petrov,” Zoran says, holding the back door open. Roman takes my hand to help me in.“Hello, Zoran.” I smile as I get into the back seat, and Roman gets in behind me. The door closes, and we sit in silence throughout the drive.I get vivid recollections of how much Roman Petrov could infuriate me back in the day. Nobody could wind me up like him.Nothing’s changed.Calm, calm, keep fucking calm.The car pulls up at the ballroom. We get out, and Roman takes my hand. We fake more smiles and walk through the crowd as if we are the happiest couple in the world.“Where are our seats?” Roman whispers, passing me a champagne from a passing tray.“What’s wrong, darling?” I whisper, taking a sip. “Tired of holding my hand?”His angry eyes flick over to me. “I am, actually.”I glare at him, our eyes locked. “Please, don’t act happy on my behalf.”“Wouldn’t be the first time I’ve acted happy now, would it?”Adrenaline begins t
ANA I sit in the cafe waiting for Callie.I keep going over what Roman said to me before he left. You made me do it alone.I hate that he sees it like that.He had an issue and I locked him out and made him face the problem alone. But our sex life was never the problem.But I did make him feel like the problem was only his?Then, being the stubborn woman that I am, I got so resentful that I locked him out of our room in return?Both of us not speaking and sleeping in separate beds. I exhale heavily. Well, I’m too angry at his stage to even think about it anymore. I’m not letting him turn this around on me.I haven’t done anything wrong.I never once said that I was blaming him for this.I only think that he should have told me the facts at the time in which they happened. And how dare he say that I’m making him face this alone when it was his choice not to tell me about it or involve me in the first place? He chose to do this alone, not the other way around.Seriously, is ope
ANAMy stomach rolls.It makes me feel sick.I think for a moment.I'm still waiting for her to threaten us with a child.It's just been a few months since we saw her.She could be one of those women who don't show a bump in the early stages of pregnancy.Or the child could be for Vladamir.I just need it to be Vladamir's child.But Rome won't abandon his nephew either nor would I want him to.Can a DNA paternity test be taken while pregnant or do you have to wait for the baby to be born?Hmm. I grab my phone and type into Google:Can a paternity test be taken while still pregnant?DNA testing can be completed as early as 9 weeks along. Technological advancements mean there's little risk to mom or baby. If establishing paternity is something that you need to do, non-invasive prenatal paternity test is a blood test that analyzes fetal DNA found in a pregnant woman's blood during the first trimester.Shit, it’s just a blood test. That should be easy enough.I type into Google:Can a pre