CHOSEN BY A SINNER (Completed)

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been close friends and allies. Uncle Alexei has saved Dad's life on more than one occasion, making their bond unbreakable. Much like the friendship I have with Viktor.

I'm the spitting image of my father and have been named after my grandfather, who was a great man before he was assassinated.

"In a week," Dad answers. "Will you be joining us on the flight?"

I shrug. "I have a couple of things to take care of in LA. We'll see."

"Can I have everyone's attention?" Uncle Alexei's voice comes over the speakers. We turn our attention to where he's standing on the stage. "Thank you for celebrating my baby girl's birthday with us."

Thank God the man doesn't know about the filthy things I want to do to his baby girl. He'd probably kill me with his bare hands.

Taking another sip of whiskey, I swallow down a chuckle. Uncle Alexei's eyes rest on Mariya with absolute adoration.

Where all the other fuckers don't stand a chance of getting past him, I know it will be the least of my problems. My gaze settles on Mariya. I just have to convince her we belong together, and everything else will fall in place. I know it will be a virtually impossible task because she's stubborn as fuck and a proud woman.

"I can't believe she's twenty-six already. Time has gone by way too quickly."