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Hey, I not only fucked your baby sister but I married her.

I wouldn’t have to worry about Dimitri, because Nathaniel would shoot me right between the eyes.

Fuck.

Chapter

Four

KAYLANI

This was so much harder than before. The last week had been excruciating, not seeing Goran. We texted every night, but aside from that…he was back to his usual routine with Nathaniel, and I was trapped by the ever-watchful stare of my father’s guards. It didn’t matter where I went, other than the stable, they tagged along.

Today, the entire family was gathered in the legendary Mikhailov mansion. A rarer occasion than Halley’s Comet these days, thanks to my father, who seemed determined to rub all his children the wrong way, except Ronan. My oldest brother was annoyingly in my father’s pocket and did whatever he said, the perfect soldier.

I honestly didn’t mind our home. I was born here and would miss my mother fiercely when I left. But I craved independence from the constant hovering of my father.

With a sigh, I stood and walked over to the window, looking out at the front driveway. We were waiting for my cousin Ren to arrive, and Goran stood in the corner, hands clasped, eyes firm. He looked so incredibly sexy, dangerous, and all mine, yet I didn’t even dare go up to him for fear of giving everything away.

I glanced at him from the corner of my eye. He didn’t look my way, but the fact we were only ten feet apart made me feel…partially whole. My heart had beat steadily like a drum since the moment he arrived with Nathaniel. My body was so warm I found myself wishing we had a walk-in fridge to cool off.

“Oh, my God, cannie believe it? Ren is finally comin’ ere,” Fiona squealed as she hugged me from behind. Her thick Irish accent always made me smile. “I’ve missed our chats. She’s become such a good friend, ya know. Who woulda predicted it when she snatched me betrothed, Myles, out from under me? But it was fir da best,” she whispered loud enough for only me to hear.

“You really mean that,” I asked.

Letting go, she stood beside me, a wide smile on her face that was warmer than the sun beaming in through the window.

Fiona had the wildest red hair and green eyes, like she’d been plucked straight out of the movie Brave and dropped into our home. I kept expecting her to say that she knew how to use a bow and arrow. She was a kind, old soul. I hadn’t known who she was when Father agreed to let her stay with us for protection, but we’d become fast friends, and it was nice that she was only a year younger.

“Aye. I wanna be with someone dat truly loves me with all their heart. Myles’s heart belonged ta Ren.” She fluffed her hair, the waves cascading down her back. “My true heart is still out there. I just need ta find ‘em.”

My gaze shifted to Goran, then to his hand. He was still wearing his wedding band, and my heart soared. His eyes flicked to mine for a moment, but it was enough…for now. I rubbed my hand over the necklace hidden beneath my shirt.

“Are ya feelin’ alright, love? Yer heart seems heavy.”

I wished that I could confide in her, but I knew better. There was far too much at stake.

“Yeah, I’m good. How is school going,” I asked, changing the subject.

“It’s goin’ real well. I can’t wait ta graduate and get on with what I really want ta do.”

I was about to ask what that was when my father called my name, stopping the conversation.

“Kaylani, did you hear me, my dear?”

I slowly turned to face him.

“Keep this Saturday free,” Father said.

I bristled. “Oh, why is that?”

“I’ve arranged a dinner that you are to attend.”

Before I could question him further, Fiona grabbed my arm.

“She’s here.”

I turned around, excitement filling me as the limo pulled up and Ren stepped out. I rushed from the room, abandoning all sense of propriety. One of the guards already had the door open, and I ran out, straight down the steps, to my cousin.