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I gesture for Nik to follow me, and we find a more secluded, quiet room away from the main reception hall. It’s a small library, with thick leather chairs all over the room for reading.
“What did you want to talk about?” Nik asks, entering the room.
I shut the door firmly behind me. “I want you to be my second in command.”
Nik’s eyes widen before a smile breaks out on his face. “I would be honored.”
“Good. That’s settled.”
Nik chuckles. “Just like that?”
I shrug. “Just like that. When I’m sworn in as leader tomorrow, I want you by my side. Everyone will know to follow you after me.”
“Thank you so much for this opportunity. I won’t let you down.” He rubs his hands together, a glint in his eye. “So, what’s first on the agenda for us?”
An idea pops into my mind. “Marriage.”
Nik frowns, dropping his hands. “Not what I was expecting.”
“I need to get married. I can already sense the rumblings of shifting power. I know a lot of those men out there would love the chance to be in charge of the Bratva and get me out of the way for good. They would also come after my family, and I can’t have that.”
“Of course not.”
I sigh. “So, I think marriage is my best bet to keep some of these men in line.”
Nik leans against a chair. “True. A strong marriage alliance could help enact goodwill. Did you have anyone in mind?”
“I do. George Smirnoff.”
Nik smirks. “You’re going to marry George Smirnoff?”
I give him a look. “No. His daughter. George has a lot of sway over the others. He’s been with my father for years, one of his most trusted employees. If people see that George likes me, more will give me their vote of confidence.”
“And,” he says slowly, “the best way to get George completely on your side is to marry his daughter.”
“Exactly.”
“What’s her name?”
“Her name?”
Nik sighs, shaking his head. “You don’t even know her name.”
“I know her name. Arina.” Her billowy red hair and elegant features come to mind. “Her name’s Arina.”
“Well, doesArinaknow what she’s getting herself into?”
“No. But she’ll soon learn. Then she’ll be mine.”
