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“You aren’t sorry. If you were, I wouldn’t be in this situation. You would have left me alone. Let me leave. Go somewhere far away where no one will find us.”
At this moment, I just want to drag her out of here to make her compliant, but it won’t work, and I know it.
“Ava,” I kneel before her.“I’ve done many things wrong in my life. But I’ll be damned if something happens to you or our son while I can protect you both.” She stares between our son and me. I’m going to start talking again when she speaks.
“Do you expect me to be under the same roof as your wife?” She accuses me.
“You don’t need to worry about Fiona. She moved out.” I haven’t had the conversation with Fiona, but it doesn’t make it any less true. I should have put her out the minute she was released from the hospital.
“And your daughter? You can’t do that to her. I won’t go with you,” Her voice cracks. She looks away.
“Enough. I’ve been more than patient. I am getting tired of repeating myself. I already told you Fiona is gone. You will leave this hospital and go to the mansion.” I stand.
“You can’t believe you have any say over us. I am not one of your men you can command,” her voice is stronger now.
“I’m not asking. Since you and Oliver seem to have become such good friends, I’ll have him escort you home.”
“Viktor,” she starts.
“My word is final. I suggest you pack your things,” I say, walking out. Oliver is standing nearby.“Get her settled. I expect you to be at the house within the hour. I swear if you don’t follow this order, I’ll kill you myself,” I bark.
He doesn’t say anything and walks past me. He knows I am not lying. It’s not a bluff. We ran out of time and moves. If Oliver wants to keep Ava safe like I do, he knows this is the only way. As Manarchs, we are expected to stay and fight. I can’t do that if my attention is split by worrying about Ava, Aisling, and Nikolas being in different places. They are my life.
I’m being harsh with Ava. She is right in wanting a better life for our son. I wish the same. But this is life. Their lives are in danger because of who I am. This is not a life you would want for your children. But it’s the reality we have to accept. Nikolas is my firstborn son, my heir. He will be the man who will continue the bloodline. His life is in danger with Cillian and my father trying to get rid of me. I refuse to give them whatever it is that they want.
I am going to fight them all and spill whatever blood is necessary to end this. I will protect my family even if it means destroying my father. I’ll start by finding my daughter.
Chapter Thirty Nine
Viktor
I dial Fiona. I’m surprised when she answers.
“Hi baby, how are you?” She asks like everything is business as usual.
“Cut the crap. Where is Aisling?”
“I don’t know what you are talking about.” She tries to sound innocent.
“I’m not playing games. You ditched your security.”
“I didn’t see the need. I was with my mother.”
“Where are you?” I demand.
“Where else would I be? I’m home.” Her voice is calm, too calm.
“I’ll be there in thirty minutes.” I end the call and dial Angus.
“Ceannard,” Angus greets.
“Where are you?”
“The mansion.”
“Is Fiona there?”
“Aye.”
