Chapter 1

Imove into the lion's den, the Sokolov estate, using tunnels built long before the brothers took control of the Bratva. I've got one goal—her, Ania. She's the only person who matters here. If nobody gets in my way, I won't hurt them.

I can't let her stay with these criminals. I can't let them think they own her.

Her mother's waiting for her; a new life is waiting.

No part of me wants this to come to violence, but if anybody gets in my way, I'll do what I have to do—what I am trained to do.

When the moment comes, Ania looks at me almost like … I shouldn't let myself think it, but she looks at me almost like she wants me to take her. It's like she's been waiting for this moment.