Her Volkovs #Book 3 novel Chapter 17

Artan and Matushka Irene talking beside the swimming pool.

Irene: What was your plan with the newspaper announcement? The way she reacted, she obviously did not have any idea that she's even getting married to you. What's your end plan Artan?

Artan: She told me that she's pregnant. I can't stand looking at her like that. She needs someone who will man up and take responsibilty.

Irene: And you just decided to take over her life because you think this is what she wants?

(Irene gestured Artan to look at Belle and Nikolai's direction. Belle has just landed a slap on Nikolai's face)

Artan: Do I have to remind you that Volkov is the very reason why she's in this situation?

Irene: True, but this woudnt have happened if you just minded your own business and not come in between those two. Didnt it cross your mind that you contributed to the pain she's going through?

Artan: I wasnt the one who cheated on her. Volkov did. We both know that Yrina Yvanislov is Volkov's fuck buddy.

Irene: That is already behind Nikolai's past. You have your own demons that are now part of your past. So as my son. What's important now is he's trying to fix the mess he's made and I want you to back off.

Artan: We should let her decide who she wants to be in her life. I'm not backing off.

Irene: Oh Artan, (palms Artan's face and looked him in his eyes all too proudly) I'm sure Artemis would have been really proud of you had he been alive today. You are one tenacious and fearless man. He has trained and taught you well. But even god himself knew when to rest his case when the time came. And your time has come Artan.

(Artan drank the scotch he's holding all the way down but did not respond to Irene)

Irene: After tonight I cannot promise your safety and the survival of the Albanian Mob. I have done everything I can possibly do to save you from Nikolai. He will have you killed, worst he will kill you himself if you don't back off.

Belle's POV

"If you don't want another slap on your face, you better let go of me at once Nikolai!"

"Slap me all you want Arabella but there's no way in fucking hell that I'm letting you out of my sight!"

Arabella? Really? He's calling me Arabella now?

"Okay then..." I'm already preparing my knees to hit him on his balls. Well somebody's gonna see stars up close tonight.

Just when I was about to do it, he pulled my knee to his side I instantly struggled to stand in one foot. I gasped when all of a sudden he grabbed my other knee as well, forcing me to wrap my arms around his neck so that I will not tumble down.

He grabbed my butt using both of his hands and pulled me up to his torso. My legs are completely spread and clipped to his body. He looked me in the eyes intently and inched his lips to mine.

"You, me and our baby are going home. End of."

"Oh so now youre claiming this baby Nikolai? How convenient! Let go of me! Put me down at once!"

My ass is flying in the air as Nikolai manhandles me on his right shoulder.

Slap!

I parted my lips in disbelif, "Did you just slap me? Nikolai! This is abduction. You are holding me against my will!"

Nikolai halted and turned around to face Alexei. "Brother can you see anybody being held against her will?"

"None at all brother." Alexei answered.

I can't believe they are doing this to me again! Argh!

In my udpside down position, I saw Yuri open the door of the SUV for us. Nikolai carefully placed me inside and scooted over to my side. Alexei sat on my other side, effectively sandwiching me in between them.

I pulled my dress down because one more inch and my panties will definitely show. I intertwined my arms under my boobs and squinted my eyes, showing them that I am very upset! Mad even!

Yuri started driving the moment Boris got in and sat on the front passenger seat.

And then there's silence. A long and somber silence.

The only sound I can hear is the beating of my heart. The feeling of Nikolai and Alexei's body against mine is so intense, I could not contain the burst of emotion forming inside my heart. I miss them. I miss them so much.

My tears started to fall. I covered my face with my hands as I silently break down and cry. What has happened to me since the time I arrived in New York came rushing back in my head. Why am I even going through this hell? I know deep in my heart that I don't deserve this.

Nikolai tried to touch me but I could not find it in my heart to forgive him no matter how much I miss him. What he did to me was beyond forgivable. He lied. Cheated. Had me fired from St Mary. Disowned me and our baby.

I thought love was supposed to be a wonderful and happy experience. I saw that first hand in my own parents. Sure they had problems but I could not recall my mother going through hell like this.