Page 100 of Sins He Taught Me (Bratva Crime Syndicate 3)

“I’ll take care of Nikolas while you’re dealing with the police,” Victoria says.

I turn my head to face her. “Yeah?”

“Yeah. I’ll take care of everything. I’ll get a lawyer to help with the case, too. I don’t care what it takes, I’ll do it.” She reaches forward and laces her fingers through mine, squeezing my hand reassuringly. “I promise.”

“Let’s not talk about any of that right now,” I suggest. “Even if the police open an investigation, I’ll deal with them. I know exactly how to deal with these people.”

There are endless possibilities. Sending them in the direction of the illegal activities of the Albanians. Threatening them. Doling out money in the right places. Whatever it takes, I will manage the situation. I’ve finally got Victoria and Nikolas, and nothing and nobody is going to take that away from me.

“What should we talk about instead?”

“Well, first we should talk about getting you out of your bedroom and into mine. My bed gets lonely.”

She smiles coyly. “You sure it’s your bed and not just you?”

“Me? Never. But if I did …”

“Then I’d keep you company,” she laughs, leaning forward to peck my lips. When she pulls away, I bring her back down for a slower kiss. She sighs and returns it happily. As we part, she cups my face and looks deep into my eyes.

“I’ll be here for you, Matvei.”

“I know you will.”

Victoria isn’t going anywhere, and for the first time, I believe her. There’s no doubt in my mind.

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