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“Sure.”

He hands it to me, and after I’ve lit it, I take a deep drag and glance up at the clear blue sky.

We smoke in silence, and when the guard’s done, he gives me a chin lift and returns to his post.

The only thing I can hope for now is a quick death. A bullet to the head.

At least I got to love Aurora.

I’ve lived long enough to see Tiana grow into a beautiful woman.

“Misha?”

When I glance over my shoulder, it’s to see Aurora come down the steps.

“How’s Abbie?” I ask as I flick the cigarette into a bush.

“She’s okay. Still a little shocked.” Her eyes search my face. “Where are Alek and Armani?”

I nod toward the castle. “Their suites.”

Her eyes scan over my face again. “How are you?”

I’m not doing too well,moy malen'kiy olen'.

“I’m okay,” I lie. Closing the distance between us, I wrap her in my arms. “I’m okay.”

“You don’t sound okay,” she whispers as her hand moves up and down my back in a comforting touch.

“I’m just coming down from the high of the attack. Don’t worry about me.”

You’re a strong woman. You’ll be fine without me.

She pulls back, and framing my jaw with her palms, she says, “Thank you for protecting us.”

I nod, and leaning down, I press a tender kiss to her mouth. When I pull back, I murmur, “I love you, Aurora.”

The corner of her mouth curves up. “I love you too.”

Be happy and live a full life for the both of us.

Taking her hand, I tug her back into the castle.

“Do you want to get something to eat?” she asks.

I shake my head as I head toward the staircase. “No. I want to be alone with you.”

A smile graces her lips, and she leans into me as we climb the stairs. I take her to my suite, not wanting Abbie to interrupt us.

After I shut the door behind us, I lead Aurora to my bedroom.

When I take hold of her silk blouse and tug it over her head, she chuckles, “Okay then, food can wait.”

“I’m only hungry for you,” I say, the heavy load on my shoulders straining my voice.

Aurora places her hands on my jaw, then gives me a worried look. “What’s wrong?”

I shake my head. “Just coming down from the high of action. I need you.”


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