Nikolai: What's Left Of Me (Russian Mob Chronicles Book 3) by Shandi Boyes

Author:Shandi Boyes [Boyes, Shandi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-09-03T16:00:00+00:00

9

Resolute silence falls over the Popov compound when I walk into the foyer hand in hand with Justine. Seeing Justine alive and in one piece tells my crew everything they need to know.

A new king has been crowned, and he has his queen at his side.

Any chance of misconceiving the new reign flies out the window when Rico enters the foyer, lugging a red-faced Malvina with him. Shock hangs heavily in the air as the silence shifts to murmured hums, my crew equally stunned and frightened by Rico’s return.

“Go.” Rico nudges his head to the stairwell that leads to the sleeping quarters on the second floor. “Take care of Justine. Trey and I will get everything under control down here.”

Trey’s lips quirk as he nods his head, agreeing with Rico’s plan. “We know where to find you if we need you.”

I nod at their suggestion, not the least bit concerned by the demand in Rico's tone. He needs to be on his toes, or my men will eat him alive. It is lucky he is more than capable of taking care of himself. Justine, on the other hand, she hasn't stopped shaking since we entered the SUV nearly thirty minutes ago. I don't know if she is in shock, or if she is having a hard time working through the adrenaline pumping into her tiny frame, but whatever it is, I'm not going to leave her side until the woman I see behind her shield reemerges, hopefully stronger than ever.

“Take care of everything but her,” I demand, my eyes straying from Trey to Malvina. “We’ve got a few matters to discuss before she returns to Russia. If she returns to Russia.”

Malvina swallows harshly, her pupils expanding.

I wait for Rico and Trey to acknowledge my command before leading Justine toward the stairwell.

Although Justine weakens me, I keep my head held high as we move by the thirty or so suspicious pairs of eyes gawking at us. Now is not the time to show vulnerability. Vladimir is dead, but the fight is only just beginning. My family has lived by the same rules the past three hundred years, but all good leaders know rules are meant to be broken.

As news of Vladimir’s death circulates, my list of challengers will grow. This is not an assumption. It is a given. My opponents are smart men, but they will do best not to underestimate me. I am well aware they only encouraged me to oust Vladimir with the hope it will open opportunities for them in our industry. It won't. I didn’t just dethrone Vladimir as a means of keeping Justine safe; I intend to take his place, meaning not only will the Popov entity continue to rule the west coast, but it will thrive under my command.

If my competitors believe removing Vladimir from his throne has compromised my crew, they will be taught a harsh lesson. My men are the strongest they have ever been, an unstoppable force that will have no qualms reminding those who double cross me the consequences of insolence.

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