Page 38 of Viktor

“Sorry,brat.” The frustration, along with an edge of fear laced his brother’s tired voice. “What’s wrong?”

“The cartel is coming after Kade and Angel.” Nik’s voice came on the line, so he assumed Kade had him on speaker. “They sent our girl some photos today that caused her to faint. She hit her head, and now she’s in the hospital.”

“Shit,” Viktor said. “Is she okay?”

“No, she’s fucking not okay, or we wouldn’t be in the fucking hospital, would we?”

Viktor was quiet for a long moment. Shit, shit, shit. “I’m sorry, Kade. I should have picked up the damn phone. What can I do?”

“Nothing we’re not already doing. Dylan’s in Miami, and Max will be joining him either tonight or tomorrow.”

“Miami?” Viktor asked. “What are they doing in Miami?”

“Trying to find my son.”

“What the fuck are you talking about?”

Kade explained about the little boy Angel had seen and how Dylan had discovered the kid might be the son they thought died.

“Are you sure?” Viktor asked, barely controlling his anger. Those fuckers had stolen his nephew? There wouldn’t be a rock they could hide under if that was the case.

“I’ve seen the photographs. If he’s not my son, then fate has a cruel sense of humor. We’ll know for sure…shit. Nik, can you text Max and ask him to stay at the office? Dylan’s contact is going to have the DNA results delivered there tonight.”

“Sure, man,” Nikoli agreed.

“I wish I could be there for you, but my client’s ex is a real piece of work. He’s already threatened her mother, trying to find his daughter. I’m afraid if I leave, he might hurt them.”

“No, you can’t abandon them. I understand that. Max explained what was going on. No man has the right to lay hands on a woman or child. Teach the bastard a lesson.”

“Trust me, I plan on it. The kid’s terrified.” He was going to enjoy teaching Roger a lesson he’d never forget.

“Speaking of kids,” Nikoli interrupted, “we have good news, but you have to swear to keep it to yourself. Mama andBabushkacan’t know.”

“Know what?”

“Our girl is pregnant.”

The excitement in Nik’s voice made Kade laugh. The rich quality of his laugh bled through the phone. They were pregnant? He had a new niece or nephew on the way. Pride and joy swelled in his chest. He couldn’t wait to play Uncle Viktor.

“Who’s pregnant?”

Angel’s sleepy voice broke through his happy place, and he started pacing, worry prying its way back into his heart. He hated he couldn’t be there for her. He loved her like his own sister, but he couldn’t leave Sara either. She needed him as much as Angel did.

“Easy,moye serdste. You need to lie back.”

And Angel had Kade, Nikoli, and the entire KSI team to protect her. Sara only had him and Gabe.

He heard the nurse come in and start checking her out. He stayed quiet because he wanted to hear what she said as much as his brothers did.

“Vitals are all good. Your blood pressure is a little high, but that could be due to the headache I’m sure you have. I’ll get you some acetaminophen for that…”

“I’d rather have some Motrin if you have it.”

“That is not a good idea, Mrs. Kincaid. Ibuprofen is bad for the baby.”

“Baby?”

“You didn’t tell her?” There was a pause before she started speaking again. “Well, that means I get to tell you the good news. You’re pregnant.”

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