Chapter 37
Once again, keys jangled against the metal door and the rusty hinges screeched in protest, just like last time. Although Amy and Brittney now felt a much greater sense of dread in anticipation of being in the presence of the ominous Vladimir. The door swung open and Amy let out an involuntary gasp as her eyes set upon the grey visage of her brutal brother-in-law, who set his steely gaze upon her through squinted eyes.
In deep, sonorous tones, he greeted her in Russian, to which she immediately responded, ‘English please Vladimir, so my daughter can understand us.’
‘Very well Tatiana, as you wish,’ he replied in perfect English. Glancing over at Brittney, he said with a smile, ‘So, this must be Valentina, the babe who triggered all that madness so many years ago. You have cert
