Nikolai I knew my father would be pissed when he figured out I double crossed him. He was a f*****g vulture when it came to getting his revenge on those whom betrayed him. That is why I’ve had doubled down on extra security. Nobody but my most trusted men got in. I sighed running a hand through my hair as I recalled Lydia telling me she was pregnant. For the first time in my life, I was happy. We were happy. Now, I vow to protect Lydia and my baby with all my life. Even if I had to die for her. I remember when I sent Rose to Giovanni in hopes she would heal his damaged heart. I gave him hell about wanting her, but now I’m in the exact same spot he was in. When I first saw that spitfire standing in my sister’s room, everything around me seemed to stop. She had a beauty like I’d never s

