Maria
"A year later, the news of my marriage to Aria Genovesi and my baby was revealed by an envious Alexander to Gennady when I was promoted to Avtoritet. Aria and I were forced to flee from my Long Island mansion, a gift from Gennady to me for loyal service."
When Dad finishes, he places his face in his hands, hiding his pain, and I rub his back, trying so hard to make him not remember the horrible day I needed to know about.
"I was desperate and turned to Alexander," he continues. "He was my sworn brother. I asked for his help, unaware of his deceit and jealousy. Alexander offers us his safe house to hide in. I didn't realize he had ratted me out. Gennady was furious about the deceit, and they hunted us down.
"I'm sorry, Maria, for keeping this secret," he says, his voice muffled by
