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Mikhail’s tone softens as he patiently explains each component of the handgun. His large hand engulfs Emiliana’s tiny one as he shows her how to load the clip and release the safety. My heart swells watching the notorious second-in-command of the Bratva gently guide our daughter through her first lesson.
The air crackles with anticipation as Emiliana raises the gun with unsure hands. Mikhail positions himself behind her, his towering frame dwarfing her petite shoulders. Gently, he adjusts her stance, one hand lightly grasping her arm to steady her aim.
My eyes mist over at the tender scene—the dangerous mob boss and his innocent daughter united by blood and a fledgling bond. I discreetly capture a photo on my phone, vowing to forever cherish this memory of our unconventional family.
Emiliana’s brows furrow in concentration, her small finger resting lightly on the trigger. With a sharp crack, the gun recoils in her hands as the bullet flies down the range. She stumbles back a step into Mikhail’s sturdy chest.
“Good, sweetheart,” he praises, squeezing her shoulder. A fierce pride burns in his eyes.
Emiliana’s answering smile lights up her delicate features. My heart swells as I see a sliver of the carefree girl she’s turning into without the dark cloud of my father hanging over her.
Mikhail steps back, watching approvingly with his arms crossed over his broad chest. His piercing gaze follows Emiliana’s every movement. My brave little girl, blossoming under her father’s attentive tutelage.
I blink back joyful tears, still hardly believing this is all real. The three of us—together, bonded by blood and years of secrets. Mikhail’s eyes meet mine, his expression softening almost imperceptibly. In our shared look swirl a thousand unspoken words. Our daughter will be given every opportunity I wasn’t.
It’s only been a year since Mikhail learned that Emiliana is his, and yet in this short time I’ve been forced to accept that when my husband gives his word with regards to our daughter, he always keeps his promises.
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