VIKTOR one week later... I'm standing in the club chatting with Alexei about business when he immediately moves in front of me to intercept Nikoli. Niko's my brother's pet, the blond gorilla, who is storming toward me at full speed. He would probably smash Alexei up quite easily, but my guards are loyal. They will take it as much as possible in order to protect me. I can't imagine what could possibly have Niko wound up in a tizzy, to come at me like this. "It's okay, Alexei, he's Tate's man." I tap him lightly on the shoulder and he moves back to my side. Niko yells loudly, his Russian accent stronger than mine, as he shoves into me "You f**k!" Backing up, I place my hands up in a placating gesture and breathe deeply, attempting to cool my rising temper before I do something to upset

