MasukImagine being forced to marry your father’s enemy and bam! He turns out to be your lost lover and the father of your secret baby... That was exactly Anya Sokolov; 21 years old daughter of a corrupt Russian politician; educated, sharp-tongued, but emotionally neglected. When her father struck a deadly deal with the Russian Bratva, she became collateral, an unwilling bride for the Vetrov family heir. But Anya had no idea that the groom was 38 years old Nikolia Vetrov, a man she despised and yet longed to see again. Four years earlier, he had saved her life. And while she was under his protection, she fell for him. They shared a night of passion, but after that he disappeared, abandoned her, and that was when her hatred for him began. It would have been easier to forget him if she didn’t turn up pregnant weeks later. To protect the future of her unborn child, she kept his existence a secret, even from her own family. But now he was back, with a Bratva ring, a deadly proposal, and eyes that burned like sin. To save her father’s empire, she must marry the man who ruined her. The devil with silver hair; He was cold, ruthless and unforgiving. And when he discovers the child she swore to protect from his world… all hell will break loose. What happens when the man she should hate becomes the only one who ever truly saw her? And she in turn became his one true obsession.
Lihat lebih banyakNikolai’s POVThe last night Anya and I had together was spent in each other’s arms. We made love with a quiet intensity, and for a few hours, the world outside didn't exist. I fell asleep holding her, memorizing the scent of her skin and the rhythm of her breathing.It was difficult to accept. All the fights, all the struggle, all the reconciliations and this is how we end. My biggest wish was to grow old with this woman, to have our grandkids continue after us, but I guess you don't always get what you wish for, even if you are Nikolai Vetrov, son of Rayika Vetrov.Life isn't fair, a lesson I learnt a long time ago.**The next morning, I dressed in silence and left for the private airfield before Anya could wake up, it was easier this way. I feared that I would not be able to look her in the eyes and say goodbye.Riena was already there, standing by the stairs of a black private jet. Her face was a mask of cold professionalism. As I boarded, she didn't offer a greeting."I am doing
Nikolai’s POVI growled in anger and dialed Riena’s number. She has really crossed the line this time.The call went to voicemail and I dropped her a voice note.“Listen to me, Riena. I am going to call you again and you best answer or I swear to God, I am going to burn your fucking world down to ashes!!” I screamed.Less than a minute later, I tried again and this time, she picked up."Where is my son, Riena?" I demanded, my voice shaking with rage.Anya immediately ran to me but I signaled her to stay mute. I understood Riena best, so I would talk to her alone."Wow, looks like they finally let you in on the secret." She laughed in a sinister tone.“Riena, if you even as much as…”“Save your threats, Nikolai, your son is safe," she replied coolly. "Thanks to you, my father reached out to me. He told me to stop fighting you and suggested a better punishment, and I have come to agree with him.”“Whatever it is you want, just name it.”“If you want to see Viktor again, you are going to
Nikolai’s POVI stared at Anya, the air in the room suddenly feeling heavy. My mind struggled to catch up with what she had just said. A son. A four-year-old child that belonged to me."What are you saying, Anya? Tell me exactly what you mean," I demanded, my voice low.Anya broke down completely, tears streaming down her face. She reached out for my hand, her voice shaking. "I know what I did is horrible, Nikolai. I know. But I had good intentions. I was trying to protect him."“What do you mean? I have a son? How is that even possible?” I half-yelled.She wiped her eyes and took a shaky breath. "I found out I was pregnant just a few weeks after our affair five years ago. I hadn't been with any other man, so I knew the baby was yours. I was afraid that my father would make me remove it if he found out, or force my baby to grow up in the same horrible life that I was raised in, so I kept it a secret from everyone.”“I traveled to New York, and that’s where I had the baby. I wanted to
Nikolai’s POVThat evening, I sat in the private lounge upstairs, trying to process the chaos of the day. I still couldn't believe that Lev was dead. We were present at their wedding, we were supposed to return with them to his private residence but I thought they would need some time to freshen up before the reception, so Anya and I decided to return home and go for the reception later.We had barely gotten to the estate when I got the call that he had been attacked. I don't know why Riena would think I was capable of such a thing but I was still at fault in a way. I should have let him keep some of the men after his resignation.He worked for me and that means having many enemies. It could be anyone of them behind the assassination. I was able to secure video footage from the traffic stop but the men were both masked. I had to ask Ned to send it over to the private investigator immediately.The silence in the lounge was broken when Ned walked in. He looked tired and shook his head b
Anya’s POVI barely slept through the night, I was mostly awake in fear. Even with the door locked, I didn’t feel safe. I just stared at the door, waiting for the sun to rise.As soon as I heard a knock on the door, I jumped out of the bed and wiped my tears. I opened the door and met Nikolai stand
Anya's POVEven with the alcohol in my system, I couldn't sleep much last night. To make myself useful, as well as keep my mind too busy for depressing thoughts, I went downstairs to the kitchen early in the morning, joining Yelena and the chef to make breakfast. The smell of frying bacon and fres
Anya's POVI don't know why I was so scared but my heart was hammering inside my chest. I stayed crouched on the floor for a few more seconds, subconsciously counting to fifty before daring to peel myself off the wall.I took a peek over the windowsill again but this time the driveway was empty. Th
Nikolai’s POVI could see the hurt and pain in Anya’s eyes as she complained, but I had to stand strong in gentle opposition. Between the two women, she was the healthy one and could deal with a few days of discomfort. Sofiya needed me more than Anya did.“Answer me Nik, why does it have to be you?






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