All Chapters of Blood And Betrayal : Chapter 61 - Chapter 69

CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE Irina's POV  Tears would not stop falling. They streamed down my face like hot rivers, blurring my vision. My chest heaved with sobs that I could not control. "He never saved me," I whispered to myself through my tears. "It was all in my head. All of it was my imagination." My hands shook violently as I reached for the IV needle in my arm. I had to get out of here. I had to find out where I really was and know if truly all of this was my imagination. The needle was taped down securely but I picked at the edges desperately with trembling fingers. "Come on, come on," I muttered, my vision was still blurred from crying. Finally the tape came loose and I grabbed the needle, preparing to pull it out

CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE Irina's POV  I stood at the altar in my beautiful white gown. My heart was beating fast with nervousness and excitement. This was really happening. I was really marrying Dimitri. When he asked me to marry him, I was shocked. Completely shocked. "Let's get married," he had said, his voice was serious but warm. For a moment, I could not speak. I could not think. I could not breathe. My mind raced with a thousand thoughts. This was dangerous. This was crazy. Alexei would never accept it. The underworld would mock us. There would be consequences. But when I looked into Dimitri's ocean blue eyes, all my fears seemed smaller somehow. "I know it is dangerous," I finally said. "I know this will cause

CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE Irina's POV My heart was racing so fast I thought it would burst from my chest. This could not be happening. This was not real. But his hand was on my arm. His grip was tight and possessive. I could feel his fingers digging into my skin through the fabric of my wedding dress. "What did you do to Dimitri?" I demanded, trying to keep my voice steady. My words came out shaky despite my best efforts. "Shh," Alexei whispered, leaning closer to my ear. "Act normal. Smile. We have guests watching." His breath was hot against my neck. It made my skin crawl with disgust. I looked around frantically. Mafia families were everywhere, watching us, talking, and laughing. They had no idea what was happening. No idea that the groom standing before them was not who they thought. Where was Mikhail? I needed Mikhail. But then I remembered. Mikhail was not here. He was not in support of the wedding from the start. He had refused to attend. And now I was stuck with this m

CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVENIrina's POV I was scared and terrified. My whole body trembled with fear.But I had to enter the car. I had no choice. Not if I wanted Dimitri to stay safe.I climbed into the passenger seat slowly. My legs felt weak beneath me.Alexei got into the driver's seat. He started the engine immediately.The car roared to life. We began moving down the long driveway away from the estate."Mikhail would never forgive you this time," I said quietly.My voice was shaky. I tried to sound brave but I failed.Alexei laughed. "I do not need his forgiveness.""Where are you taking me?" I asked. Fear made my voice barely more than a whisper."We are disappearing," Alexei said simply. "Far away where no one will find us.""That is impossible," I said. "You cannot abandon who you are as a mafia all because of me."Alexei glanced at me. His smile was cold and cruel."Of course not," he replied. "You are not worth abandoning everything for."His words stung even though I knew they we

CHAPTER SIXTY-NINE Irina's POV  I was taken to Dimitri's estate immediately after Mikhail rescued me. The car ride felt endless. My mind raced with worry. Where was Dimitri? Was he safe? What had Alexei done to him? My hands were shaking in my lap. I could not stop them from trembling.Every bump in the road made my heart jump. Every turn made me anxious. I kept replaying everything that had happened. The wedding. Alexei's face. The threats. The fear was overwhelming. It had consumed me completely. When we arrived, guards helped me out of the car gently. Their hands were careful. Their voices were soft and reassuring. "Do not worry, miss," one guard said kindly. "Boss will come to meet you soon."&n