Page 90 of Disgraced (Russian Sinners 3)

“So we all agree?” I came to recognize Nikolai’s voice. He was the one with the scar that Sergei’s father gave him. “Oliver, you have your military career to think about so you monitor our security and be our eyes.”

“But-”

“No buts. Take care of the casino and be our eyes.”

Ohhhh, I really liked Nikolai. He would be good for Olivia. I could tell just by listening to this conversation, he was caring and would be protective over her. He’d keep her safe for as long as they both shall live.Ah, that sounds like a wedding vow.

Nikolai continued talking. “Sergei, we can’t afford to have you lose track of Vlad and what he is doing with the Polish. So you keep monitoring him.”

“Roger that.”

A few more details were worked out and the call ended. I stood still, listening in the darkness. So many feelings swam around my head and in my heart. Hearing that Olivia found her love and trust with Sergei’s brother put me to shame. She had endured so much and still she didn’t hold back. And look at me! My parents have pampered me my entire life, and when Sergei gave me the truth like I asked for, instead of giving him my love, I had to think.

“Don’t linger at the door, Scarlett.” Sergei’s voice startled me. I didn’t realize he heard me. I have barely moved and kept to the shadows. “I can smell your perfume.”

“I’m not wearing any perfume,” I told him as I walked in.

He looked tired. His hair ruffled, like he pushed his hands through it too many times. And there was scruff of a beard on his face.

He sat on the sofa chair with a glass of brown liquid in his hands. I watched him take a drink, and my insides clenched seeing the drop of the alcohol on his lip. My hands clenched alongside my body, the need to touch him overwhelming all my senses.

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