Her Volkovs #Book 1 novel Chapter 7

Belle's POV

"What do you think you're doing here at this time princess?"

I turned around and I see Alexei, his hands are in his pockets, he's wearing a black suit and looks all too dapper.

"You always attract trouble don't you?" He said while looking down at me with a smug face.

I rolled my eyes at him in response. I know too well he's going to give me a sermon again.

"Huh! You act like my father. I had the situation handled. You didn't have to but in!" I said arrogantly.

Truth be told, I feared for my life. Against three men, I doubt if I would even have a chance.

Alexei snorted. "Clearly you had the situation under control. Okay, so enlighten me. What are you going to do with those thugs who might have guns with them?"

"Enlighten you? Who am I, Buddha?" I really don't know how to answer Alexei's question. He knows very well I cant.

"Haha. Smartmouth. Let's go."

He then grabs my hand and drags me with him.

"What are you doing?"

"Getting you home and safe. The Boss got worried when he was not able to reach you after your last conversation on the phone. He sent me to find out what happened. And he's right. You clearly are in trouble, AGAIN." He faced me sternly emphasizing the last word.

I was not able to say a word to Alexei. I just let him drag me. I was exhausted and my legs are tired. And I hate to say this but he's right, again.

"My brother had to deal with some business. We can't afford to let this one pass because this might blow over us." Alexei explained and he looks serious.

We arrived home and my eyes widened when I saw my door. It's broken.

"What the hell? What happened to my door?"

He ignores me and continued to drag me inside.

"I did that. We cant reach you on your phone. When I came here, the light is on but nobody's answering. I went to your neighbor and he said that you already went back to your apartment."

Geez this man is paranoid.

"But my door." I made a sad face.

"We'll have it fixed tomorrow. Sit."

My lips parted in disbelief. Is this man serious? Normally I would stand my ground but not this time. I obliged. I'm too exhausted to argue with Alexei and I feel lightheaded.

"Eat. Volkov said you were supposed to have dinner together. He can't come but you must eat."

I just stare at the food in front of me. Alexei lets out a sigh of frustration.

"Look, whether you like it or not you're part of the Boss' life now."

Huh? What in the world is this man talking about?

"You're kidding me right? Your Boss and I have just met."

"Sure but I believe he has already laid a claim on you."

I snorted in disbelief. Is this man being serious right now? Claim me?

"First of all, I am not a property to be claimed. And second of all, let me humor you and say that your Boss stood me up on our dinner. Sending a proxy on a date is quite the very opposite of claiming."

"Something came up that is why Volkov cant make it tonight. He will explain it to you when he gets back. He specifically told me to take charge tonight and make sure that you're not in trouble again."

I rolled my eyes at him and decided not to push any further. I'm too exhausted and famished to even argue anymore.

I inhaled and sighed in defeat. "Eat with me Alexei?"

"Whoow whoow, I will have my head in the stake if Volkov finds out. Although I can't blame you, I know I'm attractive and all but you're the most off-limits woman in the whole of New York right now. People should know better."

"What?" I swear I'm going to choke this man to death.

"You asked me to eat you." He answered.

At this point, I laughed like a crazy hyena. "I said eat WITH me. Not eat me, silly!"

"There you go, that beautiful smile is back."

I hit him with a piece of bread but he just caught it and put it straight to his mouth. I just shook my head in amusement.