Protected by a Mobster 2: A Russian Mafia Romance (Volsky Mafia) by Jacee Macguire
Authors: Jacee Macguire
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asking you if it’s what you want. I can see that you are happy here. I spoke with Ruslan and he’s a kind man. Much better than your father ever was. I’m happy for you, my dear. You deserve to have a man that will give you the world.”
“I am happy here. I love him so much. He’s my everything.”
The rest of the afternoon, I talked to my mother about the wedding, and without thinking, I let the pregnancy news slip. She was elated and overjoyed at the news. By the end of the day, we were back on track as if nothing had ever happened. We focused on the happiness surrounding us and nothing more. Life was moving forward and we were dead-set on going with the flow.
Chef Lola prepared a lovely meal. Ruslan’s men and his brother, Gabriel, joined us for dinner. They welcomed my mother with open arms. We were one big happy family. Wine glasses were filled, toasts were made, and Ruslan just had to share the baby news with the guys.
“A lot of things have changed around here recently and I wouldn’t change a single one of them,” Ruslan said, a big smile on his face. “Liliya will be joining our family soon… but the growth of the family will not be stopping there.”
“Just tell them already. You sure know how to drag it out.”
“Fine, Lil.” His smile grew even bigger as he put his arm around me and pulled me close. “We’re pregnant.”
“Pozdravleniya!” echoed around the room.
Congratulations!
Chapter Twelve - Ruslan
“I can’t believe you’re going to be a dad. I’m still shocked that you’re getting married in a few weeks.”
“Why in the hell are you so shocked, Gabriel? You’ve known about this for months. Surely you’ve wrapped your head around it by now.”
“I have. I mean I get it. At first I thought you were trapping yourself in a marriage for the Bratva, a loveless situation with no end in sight. I didn’t want that for you, brother. I’m not against marriage or you and Lil. She’s a great woman and she loves you as much as you love her. I see it. It just made me realize that the life I live won’t allow me to have that. Living in the shadows is lonely.”
For the first time in years, I understand my brother. It wasn’t that he wasn’t interested in being Boss. He just didn’t want to be trapped, whether it be by a marriage or something else. He needed his freedom. Having him here in Vegas had been nice. He and Lil had even gotten pretty close. Sure, they still pissed each other off regularly but that wasn’t going to change. The important thing was they could enjoy each other. That was what mattered most.
“Gabriel, why don’t you stay here? The wedding is just a couple of weeks away. Another seven months or so and my first child will be born. I would like you to be here for that. We’ve spent far too many years apart. It doesn’t have to be for the Bratva. I won’t even ask. If you want that, you’ll have to ask for it. However, I
will
put you on the payroll to manage Dolce Vita. I won’t be needing it anymore. Hell, I’ll sign it over to you today if you’ll stay. What do you say?”
“I’ll think about it. I can’t promise you more than that right now. But I will consider the offer... both of them.”
“Good.”
Seduction was finally back on track after months of being closed for repairs. I spent so much of my time there since the fight. Liliya begged me to get a serious upgrade in security. I couldn’t argue. She was right. The security was lacking and what happened before wasn’t something we needed to risk happening again.
“Hey there, handsome.”
The sound of her sweet voice was like music to my ears. Sweeter than sin.
“Hey. How are you feeling? Morning sickness getting any better?”
“It’s not too awful today. It’s an anytime thing, anyway. It’s ridiculous. You still going to the appointment with me today? You’ve been so busy you haven’t even heard the heartbeat yet.”
I pulled Liliya into my lap, laid my hand over her
“I am happy here. I love him so much. He’s my everything.”
The rest of the afternoon, I talked to my mother about the wedding, and without thinking, I let the pregnancy news slip. She was elated and overjoyed at the news. By the end of the day, we were back on track as if nothing had ever happened. We focused on the happiness surrounding us and nothing more. Life was moving forward and we were dead-set on going with the flow.
Chef Lola prepared a lovely meal. Ruslan’s men and his brother, Gabriel, joined us for dinner. They welcomed my mother with open arms. We were one big happy family. Wine glasses were filled, toasts were made, and Ruslan just had to share the baby news with the guys.
“A lot of things have changed around here recently and I wouldn’t change a single one of them,” Ruslan said, a big smile on his face. “Liliya will be joining our family soon… but the growth of the family will not be stopping there.”
“Just tell them already. You sure know how to drag it out.”
“Fine, Lil.” His smile grew even bigger as he put his arm around me and pulled me close. “We’re pregnant.”
“Pozdravleniya!” echoed around the room.
Congratulations!
Chapter Twelve - Ruslan
“I can’t believe you’re going to be a dad. I’m still shocked that you’re getting married in a few weeks.”
“Why in the hell are you so shocked, Gabriel? You’ve known about this for months. Surely you’ve wrapped your head around it by now.”
“I have. I mean I get it. At first I thought you were trapping yourself in a marriage for the Bratva, a loveless situation with no end in sight. I didn’t want that for you, brother. I’m not against marriage or you and Lil. She’s a great woman and she loves you as much as you love her. I see it. It just made me realize that the life I live won’t allow me to have that. Living in the shadows is lonely.”
For the first time in years, I understand my brother. It wasn’t that he wasn’t interested in being Boss. He just didn’t want to be trapped, whether it be by a marriage or something else. He needed his freedom. Having him here in Vegas had been nice. He and Lil had even gotten pretty close. Sure, they still pissed each other off regularly but that wasn’t going to change. The important thing was they could enjoy each other. That was what mattered most.
“Gabriel, why don’t you stay here? The wedding is just a couple of weeks away. Another seven months or so and my first child will be born. I would like you to be here for that. We’ve spent far too many years apart. It doesn’t have to be for the Bratva. I won’t even ask. If you want that, you’ll have to ask for it. However, I
will
put you on the payroll to manage Dolce Vita. I won’t be needing it anymore. Hell, I’ll sign it over to you today if you’ll stay. What do you say?”
“I’ll think about it. I can’t promise you more than that right now. But I will consider the offer... both of them.”
“Good.”
Seduction was finally back on track after months of being closed for repairs. I spent so much of my time there since the fight. Liliya begged me to get a serious upgrade in security. I couldn’t argue. She was right. The security was lacking and what happened before wasn’t something we needed to risk happening again.
“Hey there, handsome.”
The sound of her sweet voice was like music to my ears. Sweeter than sin.
“Hey. How are you feeling? Morning sickness getting any better?”
“It’s not too awful today. It’s an anytime thing, anyway. It’s ridiculous. You still going to the appointment with me today? You’ve been so busy you haven’t even heard the heartbeat yet.”
I pulled Liliya into my lap, laid my hand over her
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