Gleb went first to check the area, or so was the drill six years ago, then nodded for us. Jake went first, then Radmir and me with Petor, Yuri, and Misha. That guy was freaking weird, and I didn't even want to know what he did for the brotherhood.
Someone would pick up the cars later on; those were the rules.
Yeah, the plane itself hadn't changed much. The Bratva liked to fly in style, and this thing was nothing but luxurious. If one only knew the cost of the expensive wood used for the seats, tables, and bars. The main area with six wide, first-class style seats had a flat-screen TV and a Wi-Fi connection. On the far end was one bedroom with a shower inside, along with two restrooms.
And a super comfortable bed, which could withstand hours of lovemaking and allowed a variety of positions.
A blush spread through me, and I touched my heated cheeks and caught Radmir’s eyes on me. He winked, probably guessing my thoughts.
Arrogant ass.
Oleg greeted me with a wide smile on his face, and a hug. “Hey, Vi!”
“Oleg! How are you? How is your wife?” I knew back then they had two kids and he was a damn good pilot, and he was never involved in any shady business of the mafia. He never asked questions either, which was always a plus.
“We have twins now too.”
“That’s great! I’m so happy.” He glanced at Jake who sat next to Gleb as they watched some clips on the iPad. Those two had quickly become friends.
“You have a mini version of Radmir.”
“Right.”
“Oleg, start the damn plane instead of shooting the breeze with my woman,” Radmir growled. The man chuckled and, with a salute, disappeared into the cockpit.
Folding my arms, I asked, “Aren’t you gonna join him?” His eyes flashed at my tone.
“Not today. And tone down the attitude,krasivoglazaya. Or your ass gets red.”
My jaw almost hit the ground. “Are you out of your mind?” I hissed, checking that no one heard him. “And besides, there will be no sex in the near future, so you can forget about it.”
Before I could spin around, he pressed my back to his chest, whispering for me only, “We fight, we disagree, but under no circumstances do you take your body away from me. It’s the most absolute law of this relationship.”
My breath hitched as he rubbed his thumb against my pulse. “We have no laws!”
“We do now.” Amusement colored his voice, and I broke free from his embrace.
“Dream on, sovietnik.” And he laughed at my reply as I sat down by the window after making sure Jake was fastened in and comfortable.
This flight would be long.
Radmir
The guys sat opposite each other, playing poker, and they showed their cards and groaned loudly as Misha won once again. “Always a pleasure to travel with you.” He tossed the cards in his hand and then started a new round. “Radmir, want to join us?” Rubbing my tired eyes, I shook my head and stood while they just smirked.
Little shits probably placed bets on when I’d give in to temptation and follow my woman into the room where she took Jake to sleep. The thirteen-hour flight was too exhausting for him. He’d played with Gleb for hours, while Vivian read one of her books. I was content just watching them and listening to music on the iPad. Being in prison taught you to learn to live with your thoughts twenty-four hours a day, so long flights were nothing for me.
Opening the door quietly, I approached the bed and smiled, noticing Jake lying on his side, covered with a blanket, while Vi hugged him from the back like a mama bear, their chests moving rhythmically.
Removing my shoes, I lay down behind Vi, hugging my family close as my head hit the pillow and I exhaled freely, having them close.
“What took you so long?” she murmured, adjusting better in the crook of my arm. With a soft kiss to the back of her neck, I let sleep take me, because for now, everything was right in the world.
We would have another battle once we were in Russia.
Vivian
Entering the gates of the Bratva headquarters seemed almost like déjà vu, as nothing had changed. Some new models of cars, and slightly better taken care of grass, but that was about it. Dominic probably didn't bother much with the interior design.
