Page 59 of Cruel Russian Monster
I took both of their hands and led them to the lounge. I heard Jaroslav following. He probably doesn't trust that they won't snatch me away once his back is turned.
When we got to the lounge, I stepped away from them.
“Jaroslav and I will be down in a few minutes.” I gave them another quick hug before exiting the room.
Jaroslav didn't say anything as we made our way up the stairs. By the time he followed me into my room, I was nervous.
Was he angry that I had asked them to stay without asking him if it was okay?
How pissed was he at my brothers for pulling their weapons on him?
As soon as Jaroslav closed the door, he spun me in his arms and kissed me hard. When he pulled away, he placed his forehead against mine. We stood there a few moments before he pulled away, and my gaze met his.
“Thank you for wanting to stay.”
“You're welcome.”
“I was going to make you breakfast,” he smiled ruefully. “But now that we have company, I'll let Tomas bring us some stuff from the cafe.”
Wait, he was going to make me breakfast? A part of me just melted.
“You're not mad I asked them to stay?”
“I'm pissed they broke into my house, but I also understand why. I would do the same for Ninel and Mariya.” He paused. “Do you think they'll call Artyom while they're down there to let him know where you are?”
I shook my head. I knew once my brothers gave me their word, they'd keep it.
“No, they won't say anything.”
“Okay, I'll see you downstairs in a few minutes.”
He turned and walked out of my room.
Immediately, I went to my purse to take out my phone and call Katya. There was no way Jaroslav and my brothers would play nice during breakfast. Three Bratva men who had just pulled weapons on each other? Not happening.
She answered on the third ring.
“Hey, Vera.”
“Katya,” I said. “I've got a problem.”
I paced the room.
“Are you okay? Is Jaroslav hurt?” she asked, panicked.
“Nothing like that,” I said quickly.
I explained what I walked into this morning. When I had finished, she spoke. “So you need me to help you neutralize the men.”
“Yes. I know it's short notice,” I admitted.
“Vera, I'll be there. I'll call Ninel and Mariya and ask them to babysit. Love you, see you in about an hour.”
“Love you too, Katya.”
After hanging up, I took a quick shower, pulled on a jeans and a T-shirt, and slipped a pair of sandals on my feet before heading to the lounge.
I walked in and froze. Jaroslav sat in the armchair facing the door, his expression stony. Both arms were resting on the arms of the chair, both feet planted flat on the floor.
