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Sasha’s eyes narrowed in thought After a reement “We’ll need to hash it out”

“We have time,” Vik returned with cool conviction, and from my place in the dark, a slow sed myself

He was a natural I could already tell he was going to be great

And from the way Sasha observed him closely, he could too

“Congratulations,” uttered Sasha, holding out his hand to Viktor “You’ve got yourself an investor”

Vik blinked down at that outstretched hand a long moment before he slapped it away and threw his arratitude and brotherly affection And while Sasha did not return it, he did allow it

My heart reoop inscene in front of ht on what my brother had said earlier

Sasha was right Building this business would not be easy

It wouldsecond for a while Being supportive when all I wanted to do was screas

But ould make it work

This was Viktor’s drea than hi a serly give whatever was needed No question

And while we seeot there in the end

We si the scenic route

Epilogue

Nastasia

“My friends say that Uncle Sasha owns a titty bar,” Mila uttered, lightly tapping her spoon against her bowl from her place at the table And as my brows creased at what the inquisitive little bird said, Vik’s surprised gaze met mine fro in restrained laughter

He jerked his chin toward his daughter I narrowedlax

Oh no No way He was not doing this to ain

I already had to explain why the dogs were trying to play leapfrog in the backyard It was a little harder to explain why it resulted in a litter of the cutest German Shepherd puppies you ever did see

We had a silent conversation

My handsohtly in a way that said, What? It’s better she hears it from you

My hip popped with attitude while my brows rose in a way that said, You want to testintimate with your hand for the foreseeable future

The silent threat was obviously legible enough, because Vik lifted a hand, cocked his head to the side, and spoke out loud, “Baby…”

Just as I opened my mouth to speak, Mila looked between us “Well? Is it true?”