Page 83 of Caught By the Bratva Boss

Everything was happening all at once, and an icy calm swept over me. Whoever they were would pay for this. Attacking Anya’s big day, scaring Lily and—

She struggled under me. Worming her way free to crawl to Timothy. My son. She was petrified, and she was still brave enough to go to him.

Whoever was stupid enough to attack Anya’s wedding had done so with my son and my pregnant fiancée in the room, and they would die for that.

Not that Lily had agreed to be my wife yet, because I hadn’t actually had the chance to ask her. But she would. We were meant to be together. Curling my body around them, I shoved them under the table and ordered them to stay hidden. I knew they would. Lily was scared, but she would do what she had to do to keep Timothy and our baby safe.

Standing, I pulled the gun from the back of my waistband and stepped into the crowd. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Anya on the ground. Her new husband was standing guard over her. His own weapon was drawn.

Good. She was safe. Now all I had to do was protect my own family. Taking a step forward, I saw a man I didn’t recognize swing his weapon towards me and take aim. I squeezed the trigger, and he dropped to the floor without a sound.

Who the fuck were these guys? I didn’t know them, but they all seemed to know me. It was almost like they were looking for something. Or someone. My heart gave a pang. Lily. They were looking for Lily.

Keeping my eyes on the swivel, I went to the table they were hiding under. Time seemed to slow to a stop. The shots being fired were more spaced out until finally an uneasy silence fell.

“Boss?”

“Are they dead?” I didn’t move a muscle. I wouldn’t move from this spot until I knew my fiancée and son were safe. I’d spend all night here if I needed to.

“Yeah. There’s one alive. Thought you might want to have a chat with him.”

I nodded once and slipped the safety back into place on my gun. “I do.”

Oh boy, did I want to talk to him.

“Any of ours?”

“No deaths. It seems like a really shoddy hit, to be honest. A few with flesh wounds that will need to be seen, but no one is dead. Luckily.”

Luckily? I looked around at the scene of complete and utter destruction. This was meant to be a happy day, and someone had come in here and ruined it.

“I need you to do something,” I said as I bent down and flipped the tablecloth up. “Hey.” I met Lily’s tear-filled eyes. “You can come out now.” Neither one of them moved.

“Lily.”

She was frightened. I understood that, but I needed her to move, so I could get them both somewhere safe.

“It’s ok.” She mumbled over and over again. Climbing out from under the table, I helped her stand. I tried to take Timothy from her arms, but he clung to her like she was his only safety. And she held onto him right back.

It took me a moment to realize she was mumbling its ok to him over and over again like a mantra.

“Look at me.”

She did so, and I expected to see confusion in her eyes. But there was only anger.

“I need to get you both out of here,” I said slowly and firmly. I needed to make sure she understood what I was saying. “I need to get you home. So Emilio is going to take you back. Ok?”

I chin jerked to the man to my right. He nodded.

“You’re not coming?” Lily’s voice wobbled a little.

“I’ll be right behind you. I promise. I just need to clean this mess up first.” Catching her face in my hands, I drew her lips to mine. “Just stay strong for me for just a little while longer. Ok?”

Her eyes scanned my face, and then she nodded. “Please don’t get killed.”

I smiled before I could help myself. Brushing my lips against hers gently, I gave her my word. “I won’t,” I promised. “The three of you are the most important people in my life.” I had to stop kissing her. “Protect them,” I told the man hovering at my elbow. “You have my entire world in your hands.”

He nodded. “I’ll protect them with my life, boss. I promise.” Slinging his arm around her shoulders, he led them away and disappeared out of sight.