All Chapters of Becoming the Forbidden Possession of the Mafia Boss: Chapter 131 - Chapter 135

Nikolai povThe photographs lay scattered across my desk like accusations, each one a piece of evidence that threatened to destroy everything I’d built with Adrian. I could feel his eyes burning into me from across the room, could see the way his hands trembled as he held that damning image—the one showing me with a gun pointed directly at a woman who shared his exact features.Stacy Moretti. Even after all these years, seeing her face in that photograph made something twist painfully in my chest. She’d been so young, so desperately in love with a man who would ultimately destroy her. And I’d been the one pointing a weapon at her heart.“It wasn’t what you think,” I said carefully, keeping my voice steady despite the storm I could see brewing in Adrian’s expression. The words felt inadequate, pathetic even, but they were the only truth I could offer without revealing secrets that weren’t mine to share.Adrian’s laugh was bitter, hollow. “Isn’t it? Because this looks pretty clear to me

Nikolai’s POVI could still hear the faint echo of Adrian’s footsteps retreating, the quiet sound of his voice telling Stacy he’d be right there. The sterile lights above buzzed low, throwing shadows against the pale walls.I hadn’t moved yet. My chest was steady, but my hand lingered near the doorknob, the warmth of Adrian’s fingers still brushing against mine.That’s when Stacy stepped forward.Her hand shot out, slim fingers wrapping around my wrist with a grip that surprised me. For someone who always appeared fragile, her hold was steady, her nails biting faintly into my skin. Her eyes lifted to mine, sharp and wet at the same time, as though she had forced herself into bravery she didn’t own.“You need to stop this.” Her voice was a whisper, but the kind that cut deeper than a shout.I arched a brow, keeping my face calm even as her words crawled under my skin. “Stop what?”“Don’t play dumb with me, Nikolai.” Her hand trembled slightly, but she didn’t let go. “Leave him alone. A

Adrian’s POVThe silence in the back of the car felt suffocating. Nikolai sat beside me, his jaw tight, his hands clenched in his lap. Diego was focused on driving, but I could see his eyes flicking to the rearview mirror. Everyone could feel the tension radiating between us.I didn’t know what to say. How do you respond when someone tells you your mother has basically declared war on your relationship? The leather seat felt cold against my back as I stared out the window, watching the city blur past. I could feel Nikolai’s eyes on me, waiting, hoping for something I wasn’t sure I could give him.Finally, he broke the silence.“So what now?”My stomach twisted, but I kept my expression neutral. I’d been dreading this moment since we left the hospital. Since I saw that look in his eyes.“What did you tell her?” I asked, still not looking at him.Nikolai was quiet for a long moment. When he spoke, his voice sounded tired.“Your mother wants me to break off our relationship. She said y