“Yeah.”
Tilting her head at Dima, Mila asked, “Is it safe for him to come here?”
At Dima’s hesitation, I said, “Yes. We are no longer a t-threat to t-the Kavanaughs.”
“Thank you, Maks.” Sweeping her hands to her hips, Mila focused on Dima. “Do you agree,brat?”
With an agonized sigh, Dima replied, “Yeah, I do.”
Once again, Mila’s face lit up. “Good. I’m glad to hear it.”
Taking her phone out of her pocket, she then exited Father’s study. After grunting, Dima threw back the rest of his vodka. “She’s the happiest I’ve ever seen her,” I said softly.
“I know that.”
“Then b-be happy for her.”
Dima jerked a hand through his blond hair. “I’m fucking trying, okay?”
“He risked his life for her more than once.”
“You’re not telling me anything I don’t know,” he grumbled.
“Look on the bright side. Mila’s marriage ensures our alliance with the Kavanaughs.”
He scowled. “Now you have her marrying the Irish bastard now?”
I chuckled. “I d-don’t see t-them ending any other way.”
Dima rubbed his eyes. “Let’s change the subject.”
“Fine.”
“Speaking of calling people, you need to contact your mother.”
With a contemptuous snort, I walked over to the bar. “So she can p-play at b-being the grieving widow?”
“Exactly.”
“Lucky me,” I replied as I poured a tumbler of vodka. As I eyed the bottle, I mused, “I probably should down the rest of this considering that I have to call my motherand Deduskhaas well.”
Dima groaned. “Fuck man, I don’t envy you for that.”
I grinned around the mouth of my glass. “Deduskhais going to lose his shit when I tell him.”
“Just assure him that we’ll honor all the plans he had for you.” Dima wagged his brows. “I’m just part of them now.”
“Yeah, I d-don’t t-think he’ll appreciate that.”
Frowning, Dima asked, “He won’t do anything stupid, will he?”
“He’s t-too old,” I reasoned.
With a snort, Dima replied, “Remember what Father used to say? Never underestimate anyone too young or too old.”
“Yeah, well, in this case, he’s wrong. Not only has he t-thrown all his support at me, b-but he’s called in all his favors. He would b-be screwed if he b-backed out now.”
“I hope you’re right.”
