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“I believe Ms. O’Brien is in shock,” Marco adds.
Before another word is said, Viktor picks me and takes me to his bedroom. The ringing in my ears from the bullet finally subsides. Suddenly my arm feels like it’s on fire. There is this unexplainable pain. Before I know it, everything goes black.
?
“Hey,” I hear Viktor say as I open my eyes.
“What happened? Where are the kids?” I ask, trying to sit up. My arm feels sore. I look at it. It’s covered by a white bandage.
“It’s just a flesh wound. You will be fine. The kids are fine.” I let out a breath, but I need to see for myself. I stand.“Where are you going?”
“To check on the kids,” I say almost at the door.
“I told you they are fine.”
“You also told me we were safe. I’m not staying here another minute.”
I walk over to Niko’s bedroom. I’m pleased when I see Niko and Aisling are fine. Grace is holding Niko while Brenda is holding Aisling.“Grace,” I start. She knows exactly what I am going to ask. She hands me Niko.“Hi, baby boy. It’s so good to have you in my arms.” I close my eyes, finding comfort in his scent.
“I am done,” I tell Viktor as he walks into the bedroom.
I walk over to Aisling and give her a kiss on her head. She smiles when she sees me. All of this is so fucked up. I have made up my mind. I won’t stay here any longer. Being with Viktor will lead to my death. It doesn’t matter how much I love him. My priority is Niko, not my heart or Viktor.
Chapter Forty Seven
Viktor
I love spending time with Ava and the kids. These last few weeks have been exactly what I was missing and needed. It doesn’t matter what is happening outside the gates; when I’m home, everything is exactly as it should be. Everything is in its place. Even though she still doesn’t want to admit it, we are finally a family. I understand it might be hard for her because of everything. But it’s only a matter of time before she sees the truth. She will see and accept we belong together. I claim her every night, and she sleeps in our bed. I know she is afraid that I will hurt her again. But it's impossible. I would rather die than bring pain to the woman I love. I try to be home as much as I can, showing her our family is my priority.
I was actually annoyed this morning when Oliver called that he needed me at Gotham. My plans were to spend the entire day with my family. About a month ago, I decided I wouldn’t discuss clan business at the house. I want it to be a sanctuary. The only way was to create a separation. When Oliver called, I regretted the decision. He needed to talk in person. As I drive to Gotham I’m trying to figure out what he needs to talk about. I pull up to Gotham, where a few of our men are standing.
“Good morning, sir,” one of my men greets as I pass by.
“Good morning.”
Inside is a little busier. Oliver is at the center of what used to be the dance floor. He looks like he hasn’t slept in days.
“Hey,” he greets me when I am close.
“You look like shit.”
“I feel like shit.” He sounds exhausted.
“What is going on? This better be good, pulling me from the house on a Saturday.”
“You know I wouldn’t if it wasn’t important.”
“I know.” I tell him.
“Let’s go to your office.”
He says starting to walk. I don’t object and follow him. Whatever he wants to talk to me about must be something bad. We make it to the office and he goes straight for the couch.
“What’s going on Oliver?” I ask sitting across from him.
“I got word on a move our father is going to make in the next few days. It’s bad Viktor.”
“How bad?
