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A heavy feeling forms in my gut. This isn’t something I want to discuss. Digging up the past, especially something so fresh, is never a good idea. “It was relatively quick for the Russians. He didn’t suffer long.”
Nikolai nods and leans back in his chair. He looks relieved, and it makes me know my assessment was right about him.
“They say that Roman stole a significant amount of money from the boss, and they believe that he gave it to his sister. That’s why they’re coming for her,” he tells me.
Interesting. Money. That’s what Roman was up to. Stealing from the Russians.
What a fool he was.Assuming there’s truth to it.
If he weren’t already dead, I’d kill him for putting his sister in harm’s way. “She doesn’t have it. If they’d only seen what condition she was living in, they’d know that isn’t the case.”
The whole idea is ridiculous. Sasha was living in filth, barely making ends meet. If Roman had given her the money, why would she live like that? None of this makes sense, and I need more time to piece it together. At least now I know what they want. This should help us track Roman’s moves better. When it comes to money, there tends to be a paper trail. An idiot like Roman couldn’t have done a good job of hiding it.
“Do you think you can get them to back off?”
He shakes his head. “I’m already on the outs, sir. I have some friends on the inside who are trusted. Maybe they could get the message to the right people, but I doubt it. They’ll keep coming for her.”
That’s what I’m most afraid of. Can I keep her safe?
I’ll die trying.
43
SASHA
I can’t believeit’s morning already.
It’s so bright that I have to squint to see anything.
What time is it?
Reaching my hand out to rub at the remaining sleep lingering in my eyes, I feel a heavy weight on my back.
Gideon.He’s next to me. Actually, his arm is draped over me, hence the feeling of being cocooned.
Slowly, I pull back a few inches to look at him.
He’s still asleep. His chest rises and falls with each breath. A smile spreads across my face as I realize that, once again, he’s here with me.
I’m not sure when he snuck into my bed, but I’m happy.
The idea of him leaving again and me being sequestered to this room for another day doesn’t sit well with me, but I don’t want to think about that now.
I’d rather enjoy this moment a little while longer.
“Good morning, firefly.” Gideon’s body stirs beside me.
“Hi, when did you sneak in?”
“Late. Come here. You’re too far away.” He pulls me closer until I’m fully engulfed in his embrace. In his arms, I feel as light as a feather, like a kite soaring high in the sky.
Every worry seems to drift away, and all that’s left is a sense of peace and happiness.
Who am I?
What has this man done to me?
When did I become this optimistic sap?
