David's POV. I snort, forcing a smile on my face as Andrei watches me from the distance I created between us. However, the smile I cast on my face is the exact opposite of what I feel. I’m confused, torn between going for what I desire and doing what’s right. With a huff, I turn around and continue with my movement into the house. I swerve around the lounge chairs clustered by the pool. While walking away, Andrei's heavy sigh carry through the air to hit my ears. I know why he's doing this…he’s not just trying to convince me into accepting my feelings but also because he sees Vera as his daughter too. And as a father, he thinks giving Vera off to me will be better. That she’ll be safe with me. Andrei was once a Bratva member. He once worked as the Byki of the Baranov clan. He kn

