He sighs and strokes his chin, eyes going hazy with memory. “Way back when, Adrik and I used to be friends. Things changed when I took over the family business. We went from friends to rivals and there have been moments over the years when that rivalry has gotten out of hand. He was here tonight to piss me off.”
I run my fingers along his jaw. “It seems like he succeeded.”
“f**k him.” Ruslan shakes his head angrily. “The next time he bothers you, come straight to me.
Promise me that.”
I nod because what other choice do I have? I knew from the start that getting involved with Ruslan meant playing dangerous games. Now that he’s showing me just how dangerous, I can either try to figure it out on my own…
Or I can choose to trust him.
“I’d like a promise of my own,” I blurt suddenly. He r
