Sinful Heir by Michelle Heard

Author:Michelle Heard [Heard, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MA Heard
Published: 2021-01-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

TRISTAN

Hearing Hana refer to my place as home… was everything.

I was worried about Hana and Alexei meeting, but I feel much better now.

Walking into the penthouse, Alexei and I remove our jackets while Hana walks to the fridge, asking, “What do you want to drink?”

I gesture at the crystal table where there’s a selection of alcohol, saying, “I’ll take care of the drinks.”

While Hana gets water for herself, I pour Alexei and I each a finger of vodka, and before we down it, we murmur, “Na zdoróvʹje.”

I fill Alexei’s glass with vodka again while pouring myself a bourbon.

“What does that mean?” Hana asks as she comes to stand close to my side. “The words you just said.” She places her hand on my back, and when I lift my arm around her shoulders, she presses into my side.

Most people find Alexei… intimidating. I’m not surprised she’s cautious of him.

“To your heart’s content,” Alexei answers her. “It’s how we toast in Russia.”

I nudge Hana toward the couch. “I’m going to get started with dinner. The two of you should sit and get to know each other.”

Alexei takes a seat and rests his right leg on his knee, getting comfortable.

Hana sits down on the edge of the couch opposite from him, her demeanor on guard. Leaning over her, I press a kiss to her hair. Moving lower to her ear, I whisper, “You’re safe.”

As I straighten up, her eyes dart to mine. I smile to set her at ease, and it works because she scoots back and curls up against the armrest.

I walk to the kitchen as Alexei says, “Tristan tells me you’re studying law.”

“I am.”

I keep an eye on them while I prepare the mac and cheese, one of the few things I can make.

“Do you and Tristan know each other from work?” Hana asks him.

Alexei’s eyes flick to me as he answers, “You could say so, but he’s more like a little brother to me.” Hearing the words makes my lips curl up. Alexei continues to explain, “Most of my family is still in Russia, and my brother’s in Switzerland, so I don’t get to see them as much as I’d like to.”

A compassionate smile grazes Hana’s face. “I’m glad you have Tristan.”

Alexei lets out a chuckle. “We’ll share him.”

Taking a sip of my bourbon, I watch the two most important people in my life. Everything feels complete now.

I’m busy stirring the cheese sauce when I hear Hana say, “I heard Tristan has a friend who’s involved in illegal activities.” My eyes snap to her, and my hand stills. “Would that be you?”

Surprise ripples through me at hearing her direct question.

My gaze moves to Alexei, and I watch as he tilts his head, as if he’s sizing Hana up. Then he murmurs, “Yes.”

Hana nods, seemingly deep in thought. When her lips part, Alexei shakes his head. “Don’t ask.” His features soften. “What I do is not meant for your ears.”

Hana nods again, and she takes a sip of her water.

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