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Chapter 35 - Revelations
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The Assassin’s Portrait: Stepbrother Dark Romance Chapter 35 - Revelations
𖤓 Alexei 𖤓I almost got her killed.I almost kissed her.The only thing keeping me upright is the wall behind my back. The floor doesn’t feel solid.Marisella almost died.Elena’s home is compromised, Desiree hospitalized.I never fail, but this long streak of careless consequences begs to differ.I’d moved Marisella to a safe house on the outskirts of Miami. Maksim and I swept the perimeter twice and reprogrammed the locks.The silence of the night mocks me, her searching, trusting gaze before I’d left her upstairs gutting me to no end.Here was a woman I’d sworn to protect, and within mere days, I’d endangered her more than I ever had in my absence.But there’s no going back, at least until all threats are neutralized.My cover is blown, and Silas Fitzgerald’s men are on me. Hot.But they can’t have figured me out without intel. There’s a mole, and once I take care of this pesky situation, they’re next.All arrows point to Konstantin. But the man knows better than to make an enemy
The Assassin’s Portrait: Stepbrother Dark Romance Chapter 34 - Targeted
꧁ Marisella ꧂He saw. He was there.A cynical sort of satisfaction floods my chest in waves.How to answer his question?“What do you mean?”Alexei rises with shocking speed, all six feet of pure muscle boxing me in against the door.My palms splay over the reinforced wood behind me, my breaths shallow and quick.“Your date,” he says, looking down at me.“You watched. What do you think?”His next breath parts his lips, and my eyes are drawn there. Firm. Red. Has he been biting them?“I don’t think you understand the situation—”“You’re right, I don’t. But why should I be worried? I’ve never hurt anyone.”“Tough talk for someone who, just days ago, fell asleep with an intruder in the house.”The rude reminder of that unfortunate night sears me in flashes. I dodge sideways and walk into the living area. My palms are sweaty.Alexei’s footsteps follow me right into the bedroom, and I flip the switch for some semblance of control.“What do you expect me to do when you won’t tell me anythin
The Assassin’s Portrait: Stepbrother Dark Romance Chapter 33 - Was It Worth It?
꧁ Marisella ꧂Each mile, each step away from Alexei’s designated safe spot is like a shot of daring mixed with anticipation.Even when Cole stands before me in a stylish polo and jeans, my eyes dart around the small beach with apprehension.Cole stares down at me with a bright smile, blue eyes sparkling in the dim light.“I’m so happy you could make it,” he says, arm out for a handshake.I surprise him by pulling him into a side hug.“Same here.” I make sure to look abashed, shy. “Please, let me apologize again. I’m so sorry for what happened that night.”“It’s not your fault. He took me by surprise. Did he bother you after that?”It dawns on me that Cole was knocked out and therefore hadn’t seen me and Sonya leave with Alexei.I shake my head. “No. The night concluded fine. So what’s this show you’re so stoked about?”“It’s more the chance to see it with you than the show itself.”Smooth.The side of my neck makes a timely appearance as I coyly tuck hair behind my ear.“Okay.”Could
The Assassin’s Portrait: Stepbrother Dark Romance Chapter 32 - Asking For Trouble
꧁ Marisella ꧂I’m proud of myself for hanging on this long.The call doesn’t last, then Maksim returns the phone to his pocket without another word.His facial muscles haven’t moved an inch, that scowl still intimidating and savage.I subtly dig my heels in.Finally, Maksim steps aside, gesturing to the elevator doors like a chauffeur.I blink in surprise, then slide a questioning glance at the elevator.He nods.My chest nearly explodes with satisfaction.Chin high, I press the button and step in. Maksim follows me, taking up so much space it should be illegal.I don’t need to ask to know he’s going to babysit me.The thought is both reassuring and annoying, but I’ll take the win I’ve been given.He drives me to work in a muscular truck, and I can’t help but feel important.I hadn’t heard Alexei’s exact words, and I try to imagine them.Had he sighed at my stubbornness before giving in?Or…My spine stiffens.What if he ordered Maksim to deliver me elsewhere while I simply followed l
The Assassin’s Portrait: Stepbrother Dark Romance Chapter 31 - Face-Off
꧁ Marisella ꧂Waking up is like a slap to the head. Shocking and sudden.But the minute my eyes open, I freeze, then sweep my gaze around the room.He was here.I can smell him. How, I don’t know, but the faint trace of his signature scent is like blood in the sea to a shark.Even the air is thick with awareness.He was here.Then I relax, melting back into the feather-soft bed and inhaling a deep breath.Could he be in the living area even now?Other than demanding to be let in on the big secret of matters relating to our safety, I have nothing to tell him.My belly rumbles violently, reminding me of my indulgence last night.I get out of bed with a groan and lock myself in the bathroom.It isn’t pretty.Afterward, I take a shower and wrap myself in a luxurious towel.That’s when I remember I have nothing clean to wear. I’ve been managing the few hygiene products I grabbed from home.I stand there, in the middle of the room, for minutes while I think of what to do.My shoulders are h
The Assassin’s Portrait: Stepbrother Dark Romance Chapter 30 - Unmasked
𖤓 Alexei 𖤓 The only thing holding me back from a flight to Russia is Marisella. The risk of leaving her unattended is an ever-present hum in the back of my mind as I drive to rescue another woman. Heavy rain patters over the car roof, blurring the road ahead. As half of my brain hungrily licks at what could be, the more sensible half tempers the stray thoughts. I’m here to protect, nothing more. I have nothing else to give, and even if I did, I can’t. She’s my stepsister. My knuckles tighten around the wheel, its firm indentations digging sense into my palms. Loose gravel crunches beneath the tires as I stop the car on a wide apartment complex road. The road is well lit and utterly empty. Not another parked car or living being in sight. A quick glance at my phone confirms her location. She’s moving, and fast. Desiree never asks for help. The fact that she texted her live location means only one thing. She’s in deep shit. But she’s in luck, because I’m in a foul mood. Ko
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