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Standing, I watched as three of the most influential men in this city all sat at one table, talking as if they didn’t have a care in the world. It was a strange sight to see.
“Ms. Valentinetti.”
Turning, I smiled up at Vladmir, noticing he was alone. I didn’t know why, but some part of me thought Maxim would try to force my hand, especially after what happened last night. Looking over his shoulder, I asked, “Is anyone else accompanying you tonight?”
Looking over his shoulder, Vladmir looked worried, but said nothing more. I’d never seen him this way. Any other time, I would be concerned, but now was not the time.
“Since we are all here, we should begin,” I muttered, before heading towards the table, only for Vlad to reach for my wrist. Looking down at where his hand was, I slowly looked up at him, questioning his indiscretion. “We need to talk before you start the meeting. It’s important.”
I slowly shook my head.
“If this is about what we discussed the other day, there is nothing more to say.”
“Illyria, he’s outside.”
“He steps one foot in my building, and I will...” my words trailed off, as the doors opened and in walked the head of the Fedorov Bratva Family, Maxim Fedorov, surrounded by several of his men.
The air in the room evaporated as he slithered towards me, determined, fierce, and unmovable. He looked pissed. I could see the fire in his eyes as he glared at me, daring me to challenge him. It had been hours since I was in such proximity to him and still the man could unsettle my nerves and make my palms sweat.
Salvatore, Montana and Renaldo immediately stood, each reaching for their guns as their own men did the same, stepping closer to their bosses.
“Max?” I heard Montana say, as my eyes never strayed from his, and when he stopped before me, he growled, “If you don’t remove your hand, I’ll cut it off.”
Vlad instantly let go of my wrist.
“Boss, I...”
“You need to leave.” I glared at him, standing my ground.
Maxim smirked wickedly, his eyes boring into mine, daring me to challenge him. “No.”
“Oh, my night just got a hell of a lot better,” I heard Maria say, right before the click of her gun resonated around the room. Before I could blink, everyone of Maxim’s men, including Vladmir, had their guns out and pointed at Maria.
Knowing this wasn’t going to end well, I whispered, “Don’t do this, Max.”
He glared at me. “Remove the order.”
“You know I can’t do that.”
“Then what happens next is on you,” he threatened.
“Illyria, come. Now,” my brother ordered firmly from across the room. I wanted so much to run to him, but I couldn’t get my legs to move. The man standing before me cemented them in place.
“You move one inch and I will order my men to shoot.”
I knew he would, too. Maxim Fedorov didn’t make idle threats.
The steel tone of his voice was very clear.
“Why are you doing this?” I whispered, cringing at the wispy tone of my voice. Even after everything he put me through, he still had the innate ability to make my world crumble around me.
He took a step closer and said, “You know why.”
Slowly shaking my head, “I don’t belong to you anymore.”
“Think what you want,Moya Lyubov.”
“What the hell is going on?” Montana shouted angrily. “We don’t have time for this shit. I left my woman to be at this meeting. What the fuck happened?”
