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When I slam the door open and walk into the study, my father’s head snaps up, an aggressive expression on his face.
He clearly expected Mama and not me.
Shock ripples over his features, but when he sees Viktor and Alexei, he quickly hurries from behind his table, a smile spreading over his face.
“I wasn’t aware you were coming to Russia,” he says to his bosses. “I would’ve gotten Katerina to prepare a feast.”
“We’re not here for a friendly visit,” Alexei says. My father worked under Alexei for much longer than under Viktor’s command.
Alexei comes to stand next to me, then gestures for Viktor to say whatever he wants to say so we can get things done.
Looking at the man who destroyed my life, immense rage burns through my veins.
Because he took so fucking long to find us, I lost my brother.
Because he saw Everleigh as a liability, I lost her for four agonizingly long years.
I missed the birth of my son.
I missed his first steps and words.
Because of this man, my mother suffered gravely.
“Vincent,” Viktor says. “You’ve been doing what you want the past few years. Arranging deals I didn’t authorize and promising a bratva princess to the enemy to line your own pockets.”
“That issue has been dealt with,” my father says, a wary expression tightening his features.
“No, it hasn’t,” Viktor mutters. “Did you really think I’d let you do what you want without any consequences?” He lets out a dark chuckle. “I shot Alek for disobeying me. What made you think I wouldn’t demand a pound of flesh for everything you’ve done?”
As a show of respect, my father places his hand on the table, then says, “I’ll pay right here, right now.”
Alexei takes a step forward, and tilting his head, he slowly shakes his head. “You were one of my best men.”
“Thank you, sir.”
Alexei lets out a sigh, “Then you fucked up.” His features grow darker and darker until he levels my father with an expression that gives me chills. “Vincent, your eldest, was doing well with his training at St. Monarch’s. He would’ve been a great asset to the bratva.” He takes another step closer to my father. “If we don’t protect our future, there won’t be one. Because you took matters into your own hands, we lost a good soldier. And as if that wasn’t enough, you attempted to kill an innocent girl and caused your surviving son to lose his fucking mind.”
“It was a family matter,” my father says.
I don’t think he understands how much shit he’s in.
“Yes, it was a family matter,” Alexei agrees. “The bratva family always comes first. Viktor and I should’ve been notified. We could’ve found Prodi in hours and saved both your boys and the girl.” Alexei steps backward until he’s next to me again. “A good father wants the best for his children.”
“Of course,” my father agrees.
“I’m glad you understand.” Alexei turns his head and locks eyes with me. “Take your revenge, my son.”
Emotion wells in my chest as I stare at the man who’s always been my hero – the man who considers me his son.
Sticking to my plan, I pull my gun from the waistband of my pants and aim it at Vincent Aslenhov.
“My brother was named after you, but after today there will only be one Vincent Aslenhov, and that’s my son.”
Shock washes over his face. “Son?”
“Everleigh survived, and we have a son. A beautiful boy you’ll never meet. He won’t know you existed.” Gesturing at the door with the barrel of my gun, I say, “We’re going for a drive.”
My father’s eyes dart between Alexei and Viktor. “I’ve been nothing but loyal to the bratva. I’ve carried out every order and lived for the family.”
