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It’s sweet that he cares.?

I lean down, my head next to his ear. “I’lltakeverygood care of her,” I chuckle.

His face turns red as he struggles, blood seeping from his tiny wounds. But he pushes through it. I wanted to keep him here for days, in this chair as he slowly loses his will to live.

“My Uncle Yuri is alive, that's all I know. Stay away from Amaia,” he rushes out. But I only shake my head. “There is more, and you know what it is. Could it be your father? We haven’t seen Ivan lately. Were you stealing from me for him, stealing my clients? Which lost me and my family money, need I remind you. You didn’t just do it for your Uncle. This is for power, and I want the list of all involved and where they are. Then I will make sure Amaia stays safe.”?

Dmitri clenches his jaw and stares holes at the ground. I move back in front of him and tilt my head, waiting for everything to be spilled.?

They want their power back. The Koskovich more than hate us for taking everything from them; the arranged marriage wasn’t fair. He has to be my little bitch at work as a drug runner. I pull my Glock out from the holster and smack him round the face.?

“You think losing my mother even compares to losing power? Maybe I should take Amaia, fuck her, and slit her throat just as she cums all over my cock?” My rage is building inside me like an inferno about to burst. I need to let it all out.

Dmitri shrinks back as much as possible. I stand straight and seethe. Without taking my eyes off him in front of me, I pass the gun to Konstantin.

“Undo the straps,” I order, shucking off my jacket.

The guards do as I command and force Dmitri out the chair. He lands face-down on the floor with a cry. Little bloodied dots cover his back, arms, and legs. It’s not as satisfying to see as it would be to put each hole in individually by hand.?

“Get up,” I say with deadly calm.?

He pushes himself up with shaky, weak arms. I don’t give him time to stand before kicking him in the face. His jaw cracks in the silent room, and a couple of teeth fly out his now bloody mouth, scattering across the dirty floor.?

Still, I'm not satisfied.?

I lean over him and grab the front of his shirt. My fist pounds into his face, over and over. Blood sprays over my arms and face. I don’t care. His face caves in, and still I don’t stop. I can’t stop. The rage consumes me.?

This is for my family. For my mother.

A hand grabs my wrist before I punch Dmitri’s smashed-in face again. I take a deep breath and look up at Konstantin. He doesn’t say a word, but I stand.

Dmitri’s been dead a while, and now he doesn’t even have a face.

“Send his body as a message to the rest of them.”?

A chorus of “Yes, boss,” echoes through the warehouse as I storm back to my car, screeching away from the scene.

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Chapter twelve

Amaia

Istepinsidemyhouse, turn off my new alarm system, and lean against the door, an audible thunk of my head dropping on the surface. It’s nice to be home.

Until I open my eyes.

Wet footprints show a man's size-shoe disappearing up the stairs. It had been a few days, so of course he would be back.?

I place my dance bag on the ground and sneak to the kitchen, my eyes darting around, staying silent and listening for anything. I grab a knife and hold it out in front of me, trying to keep my hand from shaking. I know I need to go upstairs, make sure he isn’t here. But what do I do if he is? Can I stab him? I want to. But can I? Is it in me to protect myself to that extent??

I should run outside or call someone. But I’m tempted to know more. It’s like that old saying ‘curiosity killed the cat’ even though it might even be true this time.

I’ll risk it; I’m too damn nosy for my own good.?

Edging my way across the wall, I follow the footsteps leading into my bedroom. He better not be going through my panty drawer like the pervert I know he is.

Turning the corner, I see Viktor relaxing on my bed with his ankles crossed and hands behind his head. Dirty shoes over my nice white satin sheets. I lift the knife up as he turns to me, and he chuckles.?

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