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Nik let out a frustrated sigh, his fierce and imperious demeanor shining through as he looked at me. “It’s time for the boy arrive, isn’t it?” He growled, his words sounding annoyed.
I couldn't help but laugh at his remark and playfully challenge his assumption. “And how do you know it's a boy?” I teased, raising an eyebrow. “We don’t know what gender it's yet.”
Nik's eyes twinkled mischievously this time as he shot back, “I hope it's a boy, considering how much you've been eating and making demands of me lately.”
We quickly started joking with each other, teasing, and laughing. I was grateful for such moments, because each time I felt our relationship growing, the bond between us deepening. Despite his fierce and serious nature, Nik allowed himself to let off steam with me, which I could not take for granted. I was proud that he only had these moments of joy with me.
As our laughter echoed around the room, I suddenly felt a warm flush accompanied by a sharp pain in my abdomen and a look of surprise flitted across my face.
“Nik,” I gasped, my voice filled with a mix of joy and disbelief.
Of all the moments …
“My water just broke!”
Epilogue - Nikolai
One year later
A year had already passed, and things were gradually falling into place. A lot had happened and led to this moment. Through thick and thin, good, and bad, we still got through it. For the first time in my life, I was grateful, happy, and content.
Jonathan and I respected each other and agreed that we would never talk about business at home. He was a good grandfather, and the old man was busy fucking his new flame, nurse Penelope. Ashley was happy for her father.
Business was going well and Savic, my most trusted man, has taken on more responsibilities allowing me more time with my family.
Ashley and I welcomed our son, my legacy, my heir. Ivan was my pride and joy, living proof that a man like me would one day resemble a family man.
Yes, resemble.
Being a father didn't stop me from being the ruthless mob boss I was. My wife had come to terms with her new reality, and from what I could see, she was settling in quite well.
I drove into our estate and parked my car by the fountain, and as I slid my nine-millimeter pistol into the glove box, I spotted them at the front entrance. My wife and our one-year-old son.
I smiled unconsciously as Ivan waved to me from his mother's arms, a gesture he had copied from her. I immediately got out of the car, closed the door behind me and hurried over to them.
“Hey, Daddy!” Ashley greeted me, mimicking the tone of a baby as she tilted her head to look at Ivan, who giggled and reached out to me.
“Da ...da …” he said with a sweet, high-pitched chirp filled with happiness, each syllable uttered with enthusiasm. With a jerking motion, his body tensed, and his arms extended eagerly toward me.
“Hey, buddy!” I leaned forward, beaming all over my face, my eyes sparkling with joy and affection in the corners. I ruffled his blond hair and stared into those beautiful green eyes, still amazed at the deep bond I shared with my son.
“Come here.” As I gently took him from my wife's arms and cradled him close to my chest.
My wife looked on in admiration, her eyes full of love and pride as she saw me embrace our child. With a gentle smile, she watched us with her hands folded across her chest, her eyes shimmering with affection for the father-son bond unfolding before her.
Ivan, sensing the familiarity and security of my loving embrace, slipped comfortably into my strong arms, and nestled against my firm chest with a contented sigh. His small hands found their place on my broad shoulder as he basked in the warmth and security of my presence.
“Hey,” I greeted my wife as I drew her to myself.
“Hey,” she replied with a gorgeous smile and kissed my lips.
“You smell nice,” I pleasurably inhaled that sweet scent of her cologne.
“And you…” She loosened the tie around my neck, “...need to take a shower.” She gently pulled me by the tie and kissed my lips again.
“Ooh …” My eyebrows wiggled, “I love the sound of that,” I said as we walked into the house.
I had just turned off the shower and stepped out when I heard Ivan's screams from his room. Ashley was trying to get him to sleep, but the little warrior just wouldn't go to bed.
