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As a child, I was shipped off to a boarding school. I hardly saw my parents and never felt loved by them. I’m just a product of a loveless marriage.
But the Vetrovs are different. Nikolai said he had an amazing childhood.
Will they approve of us?
Will they view me as the enemy who seduced their only son?
Will they refuse to acknowledge me as Nikolai’s girlfriend?
What will they think of the age gap?
Shit.
“Hey.” Nikolai grips my hand tightly. “Stop overthinking things. My parents are going to love you.”
“I’m so freaking nervous,” I admit.
Honestly, I’m still getting used to the fact that we’re in a committed relationship. I just hope I didn’t make a mistake by allowing it to progress from friendship to dating.
The plane comes to a standstill, and Nikolai tugs me to my feet. He wraps his strong arms around me and kisses my temple. “I have to warn you, though…”
Oh, Jesus.
When my body tenses, he lets out a chuckle. “My mother is going to lose her shit.”
Fuck my life.
“I’ve changed my mind. I want to go back to St. Monarch’s,” I mutter.
“Too late.” He pulls me toward the open door. “You’re my captive now.”
“Nikolai,” I hiss as I tug against his hold on my hand. “Wait!”
I’m hauled down the steps, then hear a woman excitedly shriek, “My baby!”
I watch as a woman in her early sixties walks toward us. There’s a breathtakingly beautiful smile on her face – the same one I’ve seen from Nikolai.
Winter.
GodGodGod.
“Finally, you’re done with St. Monarch’s and home permanently. My heart can rest.” She presses a kiss to Nikolai’s cheek before turning her full attention to me.
Ugh. I’m going to die.
“So this is the woman?” she says as she comes to stand in front of me.
Winter isn’t much taller than me, but I know she can kill me with a flick of her finger.
Her eyes search mine, and I’m surprised when her expression turns soft. A smile curves her lips. “Welcome home, Abigail.”
Huh?
I expected a ton of rejection, not this…not acceptance when she doesn’t know anything about me.
Remembering my manners, I say, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Vetrov. Nikolai has only told me good things about you.”
“Call me Winter.” Lifting a hand, she pats my shoulder. “After all, we’ll be family soon.”
