Lahat ng Kabanata ng Kings Of The Bratva: Kabanata 51 - Kabanata 60

LyraMy hands trembled as I stepped into the kitchen while the chef prepared lunch, and my dad sat in his usual chair with a crystal glass in his hands. He looked through the paper—an old habit of his despite having a smartphone. He always said he preferred it that way.It had been several weeks since I last saw Valentin in the city. It had been even longer since I had my last period. The test I took in my ensuite bathroom confirmed my suspicions. It remained on the counter, where I had placed it the moment my whole world seemed to tremble from beneath my feet.While I had no doubt it was Valentin’s, I wanted nothing to do with him after what had happened between us. My only hope remained in my father.I felt myself flush more with every step toward my dad. His eyes met mine once he noticed me, and a bright smile moved across his face.“Ah, my darling Lyra,” he began, flipping through the paper. “The apple of my eye and my most treasured pearl. You are right on time for lunch. Come, t

LyraWarm rays of light poured in from the trailer windows while pancakes bubbled on the small cooktop, sending a comforting smell throughout our small home.“Look this way,” I murmured to Charlie as I held him on the tiny vanity in the bathroom, small feet balancing on the porcelain. He found his reflection in the mirror, smiling as I ran a comb through his light hair.While I saw mostly me in his features, those blue eyes gave away who his father was. There was no way for me to escape that reality, no matter how hard I tried to push it aside.Once his hair was brushed and he was dressed, I returned his happy grin, pressing my finger to his nose playfully before I helped him down.Charlie ran through the trailer to the fold-out table on his clumsy legs, finding his place without needing my assistance.The boy was the light of my life, even if he could be a troublemaker at times. We had our difficult days, but I wouldn’t change anything if I had the chance to.Before long, the blueber

ValentinThe casino turned out to be a roaring success, and Nikolai had been pleased with my effort. Everything looked as it should be, and that was a reason to celebrate.I had been only grins and smiles since the clientele began rolling in, along with the cash. At last, I was able to party as I pleased without being called out by my brothers since it was well-earned. The casino was a cash cow, and it meant I had the others off my back.With a shot of whiskey in hand and two beautiful women on either arm, I sat with some buddies in the private lounge while we talked and laughed, all intoxicated by then.The private room had been a rather genius touch on my end. It was similar to a box that overlooked the main floor, yet it was closed in by glass windows so nothing could be heard from down below. Even better, it was tinted, so nobody was even aware we were up there at all.My phone vibrated from inside my pocket, and I slipped it out, pressing the accept button. I motioned for the pr

Valentin The private lounge was beginning to look more like a meeting place than an area to let loose.Barnes Chester, the notorious boss who somehow managed to secure Philadelphia, sat on one of the chairs across from the velvet couch. Nikolai sat in the middle by himself while Dimitri, Roman, and I stood in the room. His men were there, too, as a reminder of their strength.Hesitance lingered between us, even while drinks were poured and handed to each of the men.Barnes took a careful sip from his glass. “I don’t imagine you boys called us all the way here to sample some whiskey.”“You’re right about that,” Nikolai said, leaning back casually. “We’ve been running into some issues as of late, and we were wondering if you’ve had a hand in it.”The boss looked at Nikolai oddly, pulling his glass away from his lips. “What sort of problems? As far as I can tell, this place is teeming with paying customers.”Nikolai eyed him suspiciously, approaching the situation skeptically. “Let’s ca

LyraDad led us to a fancy suite while I carried Charlie in my arms, slumped against my shoulder, still tired after sleeping in the car. The room was overkill, far too lavish than necessary. But when Dad wanted things to be perfect, he spared no expense.It was later at night when we arrived, and I couldn’t help but feel like the walls were caving in around me.Earlier that day, I had no idea I had already been sold off and promised to marry the very man I hoped never to see again.Dad sat on a loveseat and watched while Charlie played with his dinosaurs on the expensive-looking carpet. I stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows with my arms folded, watching the cars stuck in traffic below.Before long, the door opened, and several men walked in.Craning over my shoulder, my heart stammered the moment I found Valentin. His brothers followed, looking around the room.He met my gaze, and everything hit me. The rage, upset, and confusion over what had gone wrong between us. It crashed into