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Chapter 2 — The Ghosts of War

Author: Queen Bee
last update publish date: 2026-06-26 00:39:37

Alexei entered Dmitry’s office already irritated.

Not genuinely irritated, because that would require too much emotional effort, but irritated at the level of “my brother just ruined my night.”

Which, honestly? Was practically a family tradition.

“You’re unbelievable.” He grumbled as he closed the door behind him. “Do you have any idea how long I’ve been trying to take Carla out without someone exploding, dying, or trying to invade Moscow?”

Dmitry didn’t even lift his eyes from the documents sp
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