Soft breaths escaped from little Lily as she slept peacefully curled beneath the blanket holding her fluffy teddy bear tightly against her chest. Her silver iPad rested beside her pillow while the cool air from the AC filled the dark bedroom. Outside the room Nikolai was busy working with the groups handling meetings and messages from international clients.
But inside her dreams—
It was dark.
Cold.
Terrifying.
Tiny Lily stood holding Nikolai hand tightly while walking beside him. She looked up at him with her huge innocent eyes.
"Nikki?" she whispered softly.
Then—
Pow!
Pow!
Two loud gunshots echoed violently.
Two bullets ripped directly into Nikolai chest.
Blood splattered everywhere.
"NIKKI!" Lily screamed.
His hand slipped away from hers.
Her tiny body trembled violently as she watched him fall.
"No no no no!"
She woke up instantly screaming loudly in terror.
"NIKKIIIIII!"
The bedroom doors burst open immediately.
Nikolai entered first holding his gun followed by Massimo(Taran) Rima Asif Meghan Vishal and the others all armed and alert.
"What happened Bambi?" Nikolai said quickly kneeling beside her.
Lily was crying uncontrollably pointing shakily toward his chest.
"P…pow pow h…here…" the tiny girl cried.
Meghan slowly lowered her weapon.
"I think she had a nightmare about you Brother" Meghan said softly.
Then she sat beside Lily.
"Right baby?" she asked gently.
Lilith nodded quickly before throwing herself into Nikolai arms hugging him tightly as if he would disappear.
Nikolai immediately wrapped his arms around her tiny trembling body.
"Shhh it okay Bambi" he whispered patting her head carefully.
At that exact moment her iPad suddenly began ringing loudly.
Zafraan picked it up and frowned at the unknown number.
"Hello?" he answered coldly.
A dark chuckle echoed from the other side.
"Lilith Sohan Muard the wife of Nikolai Devereaux and Mine"
The man laughed again.
Nikolai expression darkened instantly.
"My Love" the man mocked.
Zafraan scoffed.
"Nope not today bastard she asleep and on vacation Try again never"
A low dangerous laugh answered him.
"Nikolai need to back off from her for me and Abellona wants him that why am sparing him"
"You always wanted what he wants she not yours" Nimra snapped angrily.
"Oh but she is now When Abellona showed her picture I already have them on my walls filled everywhere"
The room fell silent.
"Tell your boss to get ready for war He won the last time and now I will win"
The call ended.
The room became deadly quiet.
Lily slowly calmed down still holding onto Nikolai monstrous body while the others exchanged tense looks.
"We talk in the morning boss" Vishal finally said.
Nikolai nodded once.
Everyone slowly left the room.
The doors closed softly behind them.
Nikolai looked down at his tiny wife.
Her nose sniffled softly while her eyes remained watery from fear.
He kissed her forehead again and again.
Then her nose.
Then her lips.
"Shhhhh Bambi am here with you right here" he whispered holding her throughout the entire night.
Two Weeks Later
Lilith had not gotten proper sleep in over a week.
Every single night she woke up crying from nightmares involving Nikolai blood her family and death.
Her energy disappeared completely.
The exhaustion began affecting her mentally.
Dark circles formed beneath her eyes while her tiny body weakened from lack of sleep.
Finally Leonid prepared a sleeping injection for her.
Nikolai sat beside the bed while she weakly drank her fifth cup of warm milk.
"Sleep tight Bambi" he whispered kissing her gently.
The medicine slowly took effect.
Her eyelids fluttered shut.
Storm gray blankets covered her small body while the cold AC filled the room. The lights were off and the digital clock showed exactly 8:47am.
For the first time in days—
Lily finally fell into a deep peaceful sleep.
Everyone quietly walked out one by one.
Nikolai carefully closed the bedroom door behind him.
The entire family released relieved breaths.
"She finally asleep" Zafraan muttered.
He sent a picture to the family group chat showing Lily sleeping peacefully.
Meanwhile In New York
Karim lay shirtless in bed beside Anika.
Both were naked beneath the sheets after Sohan finally settled the brutal argument between them the previous night.
A male worker at the hospital had been forcing himself onto Anika repeatedly despite knowing she was married.
He kissed her.
Touched her.
Harassed her constantly.
Karim had witnessed part of it himself.
The entire case took one full week to settle.
Anika had eventually snapped.
Karim kept kissing her forehead repeatedly as she laid against his chest.
Flashback
"I swear he forced himself on me" Anika cried. "He been sexually harassing me"
Karim silently walked out of the room.
That entire week he slept separately.
Then—
One week later at the hospital—
Anika calmly mixed acid into the man coffee.
She handed it to him personally.
Within seconds—
His tongue and throat burned open violently.
The man collapsed screaming.
Anika stood there watching him die laughing coldly.
Karim and Sohan were later called to the hospital.
Neither knew the hospital secretly belonged to Anika as an early birthday gift from Karima.
Security footage revealed everything.
Not only had the man touched Anika—
He had also assaulted nurses and patients repeatedly.
By nightfall Anika simply looked at Karim.
"Please get rid of this disgusting touch"
Karim kissed her deeply.
Then they both fell onto the bed together he lifted her in his arms and rip her pants off as he hung both her legs on his strong arms and slam his veins long cock inside her Ohhh she moaned as he thrust faster inside her tight core There we go my love want more? Karim said A..A..Ahh yes please ~Daddy~ she begged he pound her harder and faster her fingers dug into his skin marking him Karima rolled his eyes backwards from her juicy sweet dipping as he realse his seeds his sperm inside her filling her womb planting inside her as they made love all night.
Flashback Ended
Karim kissed her forehead again.
"I trust you My Love and that was very very very Hot" he whispered.
Anika blushed rubbing his cheeks gently.
"Let go have breakfast" she said softly.
At The Dining Table
Lily was half asleep at the table resting against Nikolai shoulder.
"Thank God" Farhan sighed dramatically.
"Seriously" Rafsan muttered.
"Yeah" Reyan added while texting Amala.
Tamanna slowly sat down carefully holding her large bump.
"Are you okay aunt?" Ariz asked worriedly.
Tamanna nodded softly.
"My bump getting heavier"
"I got the perinatologist aunt She on her way with her team" Anika said while handing her food.
"Thank you Annie" Ishaan smiled gratefully.
Rezaul chuckled softly.
"Oi Rezaul your mother called She coming" Riyana suddenly announced.
He groaned loudly.
"I bet she brought someone for you to marry" Tory teased immediately.
"I don't want get married"
"Mom probably threatened the poor girl"
Everyone laughed.
After breakfast Ishaan carefully helped Tamanna onto the bed while the medical team prepared the machines.
"Alright Mrs Tamanna How are you doing?" Dr Jane asked kindly.
"Am okay but tired My bump heavy for one baby"
Ishaan held her hand tightly.
Cold gel touched her stomach.
"It cold" Tamanna whined softly.
Then—
Lub…dub…
Lub…dub…
A heartbeat filled the room.
Tamanna eyes instantly filled with tears.
Ishaan heart nearly stopped.
Sohan patted his back nervously.
"Ishaan…" Tamanna whispered emotionally.
"Hold on I think it…" Dr Jane frowned.
"It?" Vamika asked quickly.
Then—
Lub…dub…
Lub…dub…
Two separate heartbeats echoed through the room.
Dr Jane smiled brightly.
"Congratulations your carrying twins Madam"
"Huh?" Ishaan blinked.
"Yes twins and in a month we know both genders"
Everyone exploded excitedly.
"Thank you doctor" Anika grinned.
"You welcome Dr Anika"
The team eventually left.
"2 boys" Arhant declared proudly.
"Excuse me 2 girls" Trinetra argued immediately.
"1 boy 1 girl" Nihal said while eating donuts casually.
Everyone stared at him.
"What?"
Tamanna looked at Ishaan emotionally.
He slowly kissed her bump lovingly.
Then Reyan suddenly shouted from downstairs.
"UNCLE YOUR MOTHER HERE!"
Rezaul Mother Arrives
Everyone headed downstairs quickly.
"Rezaul My child!"
An elderly woman rushed inside.
It was Aklima Khatun.
She kissed his forehead lovingly while he bent touching her feet respectfully.
"Bless you my boy"
"Hi auntie" Sohan smiled touching her feet too.
"Bless you"
Then suddenly—
She grabbed his ear violently.
"Ouch ouch!"
"How dare you not invite me for Baneva wedding huh!?"
"Am sorry auntie very very sorry!"
She smacked his head.
Rezaul laughed hugging his mother tightly.
"I missed you Amma(Mother)"
"Me too"
"What brings you here?"
"Well since you want die single—"
Karim burst into laughter while Anika quickly covered his mouth.
"Your sister getting married and I know how much you hate her due to the incident last time"
"Hmhm"
"And I know how much you missed your love that why you left"
Then Aklima smiled mysteriously.
"But first did you sleep with her a day before her wedding?"
Rezaul froze completely.
"Oh yes he did Amma(Mother) I was there!" Tory exposed immediately.
Everyone laughed loudly.
"Well the wedding was cancelled when you left for 6 years and now—"
She stepped aside.
Everyone looked up.
A woman stood there silently holding a little boy.
Her hair was wrapped beneath an orange veil.
Rezaul eyes widened completely.
"Uncle had a son!?" Farhan yelled.
"His name Nabil" Aklima announced proudly.
Then suddenly—
Memories flooded Rezaul mind.
Flashback
"If I have a boy his name will be Nabil"
"And if girl Nasfia"
"I love you"
Flashback Ended
Now she stood right before him.
Shirin.
Grey eyes.
Brown skin.
Orange Salwar Kameez.
Beautiful.
Broken.
Rezaul slowly walked toward her.
His coffee brown eyes met hers.
"Mama?" little Nabil whispered.
"Yes baby?" Shirin answered softly.
The child opened his eyes wider.
Exactly like Rezaul.
"Oh my goodness" Riyana gasped.
Everyone sat down slowly.
But Rezaul looked completely lost.
Noon
Nikolai quietly checked on Lilith.
She had slept the entire morning peacefully.
He changed her blanket carefully then kissed both her cheeks.
Her chest rose and fell softly.
He walked outside closing the door quietly behind him.
"Hi" Valeria smiled wearing a tight mini skirt.
Nikolai walked past her without even glancing.
She scoffed following behind him.
"Why hello Nikolai You look handsome as always" Samantha flirted.
Still—
No response.
He sat near the window typing on his laptop while speaking to international clients.
"Hey Nikolai" Fernanda purred sitting closer.
Immediately he stood up and entered his grandfather room.
Fernanda hit the table angrily.
His phone rang.
Unknown number.
Kamla entered carrying bags.
"How Lily?" she asked.
"Still sound asleep"
Kamla expression turned serious.
"Bad news Abellona set a deal to all your enemies Anyone who kills Lily gets your company deals She linked to your office"
Nikolai expression darkened dangerously.
"I can't leave Lily now"
"I know plus we here"
Kamla smiled slightly.
"And I want learn how to be with Lilith"
Nikolai rubbed his face tiredly.
Then—
"Nikki?"
Tiny sleepy voice.
Lilith stood near the doorway rubbing her eyes.
Nikolai immediately pulled her close.
"My baby"
She climbed onto his lap.
"H…H…Hi Nikki"
"Hello Bambi"
"H…H…Hi" she said shyly to Kamla.
"Hey baby How was your sleep love?" Kamla asked warmly.
"L…Lily s…s…sleep okay"
Lilith yawned cutely.
"Lily Nikolai has to go Russia for business but don't worry everyone here with you"
"N..Nikki c..c..come back?"
"Of course Love I will"
"No boo boos here and there T..there there Mkay?" she said pointing toward his body worriedly.
He nodded gently.
Zafraan smiled.
"Uncle has a son and Tammy have 2 babies"
"Really!?" Lily gasped excitedly.
"Yep"
She clapped happily.
Nikolai fed her personally while she ate joyfully.
Rezaul And Shirin
"He the test uncle It 100% match he your son" Anika explained handing over the DNA results.
Rezaul silently read the paper.
Shirin exploded.
"You don't believe he your son you even did DNA test now okay he not your son he mine HOW DARE YOU DO A TEST!"
She grabbed his collar furiously.
"Oi calm down okay" Riyana intervened quickly.
"Why should I!?"
Tears streamed down Shirin face violently.
"That night I told him take me away even if he leaving at least stop the wedding but no He was so arrogant and egoistic He made me disgrace made people call me names My father disown me threw me off BECAUSE OF YOU!"
Everyone fell silent.
"And yet you dare do test that why I lying!?"
Riyana and Anika pulled her back carefully.
But Rezaul still stood frozen.
"I hate you"
"I hate everything about you"
"If not your mother insisted I would never come here nor bring Nabil"
"Five whole painful years!"
"He always asking me where his father when kids made fun of him because you weren't there to fulfill your responsibilities as a father!"
"You not worthy to be one!"
"Night and day I suffered feeding him taking care of him while you here enjoying life and women!"
"The last time your sister showed me how much you moved on and left me and my baby"
"You bastard!"
She broke down crying violently.
"Take her inside calm her down" Sohan ordered softly.
Riyana led Shirin upstairs.
"Shhhhh it okay calm down now"
Anika removed Shirin scarf while Nishi turned on the AC and fanned her gently.
"Amma(Mother?)" little Nabil whispered rubbing his eyes sleepily.
"Hungry buddy?" Rafsan smiled.
The little boy nodded.
"Come let get you food"
Ariz and Rafsan took him toward the kitchen.
Meanwhile downstairs—
Rezaul sat rubbing his face.
"I will kill your daughter with my bare hands Amma(Mother) I will kill her"
Aklima sighed heavily.
"I angry with her too She lied to everyone"
"She even sent me here invite you to her wedding and got another girl for you"
Then her eyes softened sadly.
"I saw Shirin on the street eating dirty food and working 8 jobs just to feed Nabil One was a bar where men sexually harassed her but she endured it for money"
Rezaul chest tightened painfully.
"She invited me right now I give her the best gift she never forget in her life"
"I will come"
"Uncle can we come!?" the boys shouted excitedly.
"Yes"
Departure To Russia
Nikolai meetings with both groups ended quickly.
Orders were distributed immediately.
The Dominant Apex group packed lightly.
Only necessities.
Asif remained behind while Rima prepared to travel.
He wrapped an arm around her waist.
"I helped you Sweetheart"
"Asif" she gasped blushing.
"What can't husband touch his wife hm?"
"Oh my sweet baby girl"
He kissed her deeply.
She smiled shyly against his lips.
Nearby Olivia loaded guns carefully.
"Here Love" she said handing one to Ezekiel.
"I don't know how use gun via"
Olivia blinked.
"I forgot sorry baby"
"Don't get hurt please"
She sat on his lap making him blush instantly.
"I won't"
Then they kissed softly.
Outside luxury black cars waited.
"We be back in 4 or 6 days" Nikolai told Alvaro.
"Don't worry boy She safe here"
"She better be"
Nikolai looked directly toward Palmo and the girls.
"If anyone gives her hard time it wouldn't be easy for them"
Then his voice dropped coldly.
"Don't Hurt My Wife Or I Will Make You Pay"
Lastly—
He turned toward Lily.
He held her tiny hands kissing them repeatedly before kissing her deeply.
"Bye Bambi"
"B..B…B…Bye b..b..bye Nikki L..Lily love Nikki a lot"
"Nikki loves Lily too"
He hugged her tightly kissing her forehead one last time.
"Here please give Danny He loves this" Elena smiled handing Damian a small package.
"I will"
Then the groups finally left.
But the Red Order remained behind under Nikolai command wanting to spend time with their new tiny Queen Lily.
She waved sadly while the cars drove away.
"Come love let eat" Mrs Francesca smiled guiding her inside.
Russia
Four hours later the planes landed.
Cold Russian winds hit them instantly.
"Let get this shit over with" Valerio muttered angrily.
"Yeah" Urlima exhaled cigarette smoke.
"Why can't they let us have peaceful vacation huh?" Kenan grumbled rubbing her dyed icy white hair.
"Can't we shoot her boss?" Sabrina asked casually.
"Maybe we will"
"Who gonna do it boss?" Caspian smirked.
"Yeah" Nimra added.
Nikolai walked forward silently.
"Boss There a match ₽8 billion rupees as bet" Damian informed him.
"Set it"
Damian nodded instantly.
"It been long time since I had fight"
Everyone exchanged dangerous smiles.
People thought Nikolai had become weak because of his tiny wife.
Soft.
Gentle.
Distracted.
Nobody respected his throne anymore.
Nobody feared the King enough.
Tonight—
That would change.
Every single enemy would remember exactly who Nikolai Devereaux was.
The King had returned to the Mafia Underworld Kingdom.
And now—
Everyone would bow before their master once again.