Her Volkovs #Book 4 novel Chapter 31

Belle's POV

"Tell me. Do you love me Yuri?" I ask, looking into his eyes.

At this point, I know that I am the only one who can change his mind. He is leaving the Mafia for the wrong reason. He was willing to fake his engagement with Tatyana just so he can face the consequences of his mistake. There are some things that still don't make sense to me but at this moment the most important thing is that I do something to prevent him from leaving.

"Yuri, if you love me, why do you have to leave? You don't have to do this. I know the truth about Tatyana. Stay with us. We are your family."

He connected his gaze on me, looking at me intently as if he wants to say something. "Ya lyublyu tebya Belle. Forgive me."

He then looked away and spoke in Russian towards Nikolai and Alexei. I instantly panicked as I am now in the blind. So I clung on to Yuri even tighter as I am determined not to let him go. He is making a mistake and I am not about to let him live that mistake.

"No! Yuri, I want you to stay." I begged as I am already panicking.

The next thing I knew his hand was unshackled from on top of the table by Boris and the melting device was put away. I looked around just to make sure that everything is in the clear. I felt relieved as Nikolai's men stood down and away from the table.

I then gently wipe Yuri's sweaty and bloody face using the white towel and made sure that I do not touch his wounds.

"Madame, I'm okay." Said Yuri, holding my hand and then placing it on his chest.

"You're not leaving anymore?" I asked.

"No, I am not leaving the Mafia."

I wasn't able to help myself and so I hugged him tightly. The man instantly winced in pain but still he had a small smile on his face. I told him to sit still as we are going to take him to the clinic. But then when I am about to get up, his arms wrapped around my waist tightly as if he doesn't want to let me go. I feel like he wants to tell me something but opted not to say it. Slowly, he tilted his head and rested his beautiful face on my cheek. He must be tired and hurting.

Why does Yuri have to go through this? If only I could turn back time, perhaps I could have been indifferent to him or go as far as to be a bitch to him so that he would not think that he is in love with me --- if only it's as simple as this.

I know more than anyone in this room, Nikolai and Alexei had a final say in this so I went to thank them. I told them what I found out about Yuri and Tatyana and that they did the right thing in stopping the burning of the wolf on Yuri. The man is not in a relationship with anyone and that he is not getting married so there is no reason for him to leave the mansion anymore. He is still part of the Russian Mafia.

However, the other Volkov brother looks like he is not having it. As between him and Nikolai, it is Alexei who had bad blood against Yuri because he once thought that he was being replaced by the man. He even threatened to kill him. I completely understand Alexei but there is really nothing that he should be jealous about. Nothing and no one can ever replace him and his brother in my life. That is the absolute truth.

I wrapped my arms around his waist and rested my head on his chest, "Alexei I just don't want Yuri to make the wrong decision. He will be in danger when he leaves the Mafia. You know that."