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This appeared to grab everyone’s attention. Leon cleared his throat, “May I ask why?” he added.

Abram sighed, shaking his head at Anton before responding. “I was a, well, a troubled child, according to my father. He thought it would teach me some discipline.”

“I could see it. I also served,” Piotr added.

“Let’s get a drink,” I interrupted as I rose, waving my hand at everyone. Piotr and Abram stood up, joining me at the bar. We would pour drinks for everyone.

Cindy and Alyss joined the other three women and started chatting up a storm. As we returned with the drinks, I noticed Anton and Konstantin staring at each other. Akim was staring up at the ceiling. He was trying to look like he didn’t have a care in the world.

We handed each of them their glasses. The women were now occupying one side of the couches. Moving past, we sat on the other side. Passing them, I heard them talking aboutclothing. Smiling, I nodded to Mila as I sat down on the other single couch next to Anton.

Piotr, Leon, and Abram appeared to have made a connection and were talking nicely. Turning my attention to Konstantin and Anton. I decided to break the ice. “Konstantin,” I said, drawing his attention. “You’re into guns, as I understand from Mila?”

“I am,” he replied, glancing at me.

“So is Anton,” I replied, tapping Anton’s shoulder.

“You are?” Konstantin asked inquisitively.

Anton nodded, giving me a sideways glance. “Yeah,” he replied. His tone was flat, as if he wasn’t truly interested in discussing the topic. “Knives as well. Most weapons, if I’m honest.”

I could see Konstantin’s mood changing as he spoke. “Really, so am I.”

This seemed to shift Anton’s opinion. He shifted sideways, and the two started talking shop. The discussed models, flaws, preferences, and more.

Looking around, everyone appeared to have settled. Only Akim and I were not engaged. Akim was a loner. He tried his best to stay out of conversations and gatherings. So, I understood his evading personality.

But I was a people’s person. Yet, I couldn’t shake this feeling that her siblings still hated me. They blamed all of their issues lately on my interference. I watched the women for a while, listening to the conversation around me. Every so often, Mila glanced my way. Every time our eyes met, I felt a surge running through me. I only took in tad bits here and there of the chattering around me. My mind was drifting.

I was frustrated at the fact that I still hadn’t been able to claim her. Just looking at her, and seeing her smile, I knew she was starting to feel something. I was aware that I had to be patient in order to win her heart as well. She was my weakness, the air I breathed. I would wait for her to come to me.

As the evening passed, we enjoyed pizza and snacks. We all had a tad too much to drink but not so much that we lost our marbles. As things started coming to an end, I decided that I had to establish my dominance. I couldn’t let everyone think I was bending to her every whim.

Rising from my perch, I slowly moved around the side of the others towards her. Standing by her side, I placed a hand on her shoulder. Mila looked up at me, her eyes slightly bigger as she raised her brows. I nodded softly, indicating that I wanted her to come with me.

Mila excused herself and came around the couch to stand before me. I took her face into my hands, pulling her closer, I kissed her hard. Initially, I wanted to show my dominance, but my plan blew up in my face.

I felt her hands moving to my chest and was sure she would push me back. But she didn’t. Our kiss soon exploded into a passionate battle of lips and some tongue. It felt like I was trying to devour her with my kiss. Mila moaned softly into my mouth, and I felt my senses springing to life.

I don’t know if anyone heard her, but I didn’t care. At that point, my mind was focused on other things. Pulling away, we stared into each other's souls. I knew she was as turned on as I was. She was trying hard not to show it as she turned and headed to the bar.

Watching her, I wondered how she looked so normal. She was good, I have to admit. Mile returned to her place,and the women carried on with their conversation as if nothing happened.

Looking at the men, I noticed some disapproval from Anton and Konstantin. If they only knew how similar they were. Abram, Konstantin, and Leon continued their conversation. Akim had moved to one of the pinball machines and didn’t even notice us.

I poured another round of drinks and took my seat. “Guys,” I said as I sat down. “I think this is the last one. We all have jobs and need our rest.

Piotr nodded, holding up his glass. “To a great gathering,” he said, grinning.

The room quickly filled with agreement from everyone. I couldn’t keep my eyes off Mila. Soon, it was time for our guests to leave. I hoped for more of our passion once they left, but I would take my cue from her.

After seeing everyone off, we headed upstairs. “I’m going to take a bath,” Mila said, stepping into our room.

I nodded and knew that tonight wasn’t going further. I waited for her to finish before taking a cool shower. Laying on the couch, my mind kept going back to the fire in her kiss. Soon, I would open the box of fireworks she was holding so tightly.

Chapter 16 - Mila

Scanning the files I managed to retrieve left me with more unanswered questions than I had starting. Closing the screen of my laptop, I felt slightly frustrated. Even though things have been going well between us, I was still looking for a thread of evidence to prove my initial assessment of Aleksandr.

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