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Is he there right now? Is he reading this?
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Yes
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LMAOOOOO. Hi, Zoya’s boyfriend Tell him I said if he hurts you, I know where to buy acid.
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He says noted.
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ANYA
Good. Anyway, since you’re not dead, remember its Yelena’s birthday tomorrow.
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I set the phone down and look at Alexei. “I’m going out tomorrow. My best friend is having a birthday party, and I have to be there.”
“No,” he says, pulling me flush against him.
I twist around in his arms until I’m looking up at him. “Why not? What, are you worried I might be having an affair with a woman?”
He smirks, his thumb grazing my jawline. “Yes. You’ve got the skills to pull both genders. But that’s irrelevant because you’re my wife.”
I blink, caught by the blunt compliment. “What is it going to take for you to let me go?”
“If you go on a date with me - let me actually get to know you - I’ll let you see your friends.”
I can’t help the smile that tugs at my lips, and his eyes widen slightly. He reaches up, stroking my cheek. “I love your smile.”
“Thank you. I love your cooperation.”
“But,” he adds, his tone hardening, “you’ll have my men with you. There’s a war brewing in the Bratva, and I need you safe.”
“Fine. As long as I can go.”
“Deal.” He kisses my forehead and pulls me back into his chest. “Goodnight,Vedma.”
Chapter 18
Zoya
Iwake up to another glorious day, turning to look at the side of the bed only to find Alexei’s spot empty. Hmm, he must have left early. Well, I have a busy day ahead of me.
I look towards the clock beside me to check the time.
12 pm.
Crap! Why did I sleep for so long? I’m pretty sure it’s because Alexei was giving me back rubs and booty taps. That annoying, handsome… ugh! I roll off the bed and pad down to the bathroom to take a bath. Done in a few minutes, I dry off and head to my closet. There’s a vast selection of clothes to choose from - dresses, shirts, coats, crop tops, jeans…name it!