Chapter 14

**Vadim**

In the darkness, there’s a tunnel. At the end is light. But me, I’m not going down there. The only way for me is to embrace the darkness. Douse the light with my evil soul. So much has happened. And for what? For my life to fall apart? To not know if I could have done something to save them is torture. Absolute fucking torture.

“Boss, you’re going to fall and hurt yourself.” Alexei’s replacement warned.

I clenched the bottle in my hand and took another drink. Nothing could numb the pain of losing the two people I loved the most. Hell, I even tried to kill myself. I tried, but Regina came and talked me down.

“Shall I go fetch Regina, boss?”

“You’ll never be him,” I hissed. “You’ll never… be him.”

I took another drink and pressed the bottle to my forehead. I wish I could have at least gotten to kiss them one last time. One more I love you. One more time to make love to them both. But I guess fate had other plans. I wouldn’t even get to meet my child.

“Vadim, I’ve brought…” Regina sighed. “You go, Adrik. I’ve got this.”

I heard Adrik, the replacement sigh and step out of my room. Regina placed the tray on the table and gently took the bottle from me. I let her without putting up a fight. Over the past few months, she’s cared for me like a mother would a son. She, too, was experiencing pain from the loss.

“I’ve brought you something to eat. It’s just a sandwich, but the bread should soak up some of the alcohol.”

“Eto bol’no.” I whispered. “It hurts so bad.”

Regina helped me into bed and squeezed my hand. “I know, but I have faith. I pray every night. For you. To bring them back. For hope that they didn’t succumb in the fire.”

“I-I… fuck, I loved them and now they’re gone. What do I do, Regina? What the fuck do I do?”

“You, Vadim Koslov, are going to sober up and eat your sandwich. Rest and regain your strength. Then, you are going to meet with my son and assemble a team to bring them back home. You are a Koslov and you know what that means?”

“I’m going to get my revenge on everyone.”

“And what happens if someone gets in your way?” she asked.

“Kill them. Kill every last one of the motherfuckers.”

“Good. Now, get some rest. Adrik will be right outside your door if you need him.”

“He could never be Alexei.” I muttered.

“Vadim,” Regina chastised me. “He’s not trying to be. He’s just trying to make sure you don’t hurt yourself. I mean it, get some sleep after you eat your sandwich.”

Regina handed me a sandwich and folded her arms over her chest. I took a bite and gave her a pointed look. “Happy now, mother?”

“Lord help me, just make sure you’re not drunk when you meet with my son. I need you to be focused and alert to get Alexei and Jules back. And Vadim?”

“Yes?”

“You’ve always been like a son to me. You may be the boss, but I won’t hesitate to knock you on your ass.”
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**Alexei**

Pozhaluysta.
Don’t let this be real.
Let this be a dream.

I opened my eyes and struggled against the rope. Fuck! Bound to a metal chair in what looked like a basement. I clenched my jaw when he crouched down level to my face.

“You look like shit, asshole.”

Fuck you.

“Where the hell is she?!” I hissed.

“Boss is getting her ready for the show. Don’t go to sleep just yet. Believe me, you don’t want to miss this.”

“Vadim is going to kill you for this. I’m going to kill you.”

He chuckled. “No, you won’t. and neither will Vadim. He’s… not in the right head at the moment. Sorry fucking bastard.”

“Why? Why are you doing this?”

“Many reasons, but the main reason is simple. I want to watch him break. To destroy him. Just like I’m going to do to you. Everyone who is loyial to the Koslov name. This is the New World Order. There’s a new King coming.”

“Fuck. You.” I gritted out.

“Nah, you’re not my type. My type is brunette, pierced, a perfect little gem.”

“If you…”

“You won’t do shit, dick sucker. You will be a good little bitch or suffer the consequences. Or should I say, Jules will pay the price for your transgressions.”

“You’re a dead man walking. Take us back and I’ll make sure your death is quick.”

“You don’t get it, do you? I’m not a Koslov. Never was. Yuri is my biological father. We’ve been planning this for a long time. Time for a new King to take over.”

“Yuri… nobody will ever bow to him.”

He curved his lips, revealing a cynical smirk. “Who said anything about Yuri being the King.”

“No… it can’t…you…”

“Meet your new King, Alexei. The next time I see you, I expect to see you bend at the knee. You’ll be my new soldier to serve me. Not as you’ve served Vadim, but still, you will obey me. And if you’re a good little doggy, maybe I’ll let you lick my cum from the little gem’s cunt after I fuck her.”

“Why do you need her? She’s not a part of this. She’s innocent.”

“She’s Luciano sister. She’s already a part of this. It’s in her blood.”

A sharp pain in my neck caused my vision to blur. Growing weaker by the second. Falling into the darkness once again. The next time I open my eyes, the sight brings tears to my eyes. Yuri has his arm around Jules. She’s not fighting him. So… that only means one thing.

Fuck me.
No!
She’s drugged.

“You don’t have to do this. Please, stop.” I croaked out.

“Good, you’re awake just in time. Now, let’s get on with the show.” Yuri says, trailing his finger down her arm.

Jules is no longer bloody. Now, she’s in sheer, black lingerie. Dolled up. Drugged. Starving to be touched. She raises her head and fuck me, it pains me to watch another man put his hands on her. Nobody but Vadim and myself can do that. She’s ours. Jules is drugged. I can tell. Just like the first time Vadim brought her home after buying her.

“Leave her out of this. Don’t… just torture me all you want. Leave her out of this sick game.”

“Too late. She’s already knee deep in shit. And Vadim? He’s up to his neck in shit. But you? You have a choice. Join us or suffer just like them.”

Join them?
Is he high?

“Never!” I ground out. “I’ll never be one of you.”

“Unlike Adrian, you’re exactly my type. If you’re a good boy, I might let you eat the little whore’s pussy while I fuck you deep and hard.”

“You’re dead. Both of you are fucking dead.” I whispered. “I’ll fucking kill you.”

I struggled against the restraints and froze when Adrian joined Yuri. Adrian traced one finger down her cheek, glancing in my direction. “Is this what you and my brother did? I do have to admit, she is a pretty little thing. It’s just too bad she’s caught in the middle.”

I sucked in a breath as the drug worked its way in my system. My body tingled and I squeezed my eyes shut. I couldn’t be doing this right now. I couldn’t be getting hard. I was ashamed. Degraded. It wasn’t like the times I was with Vadim. Not the way it was when we took Jules. This made me feel sick. Vile. Fucking disgusting.

“Look at her!” Adrian bellowed. “Look at your dirty fucking whore.”

I opened my eyes to see they had undressed her. Adrian forced her between my legs, shoving her face down on my semi-erect member and hissed. “Is this what you’ve turned her into? A filthy cum guzzling whore?”

“Don’t’ call her that!” I screamed.

“That is exactly what she is. Luciano’s dirty sister. A girl that would do anything just to get her holes filled up.”

I anticipated that they would torture me, but Jules? I had once again underestimated both men. Yuri’s lips twitched, a smirk starting to form as he came to stand behind me. He placed his hands on my shoulders and squeezed hard. “Are you with us, Alexei?”

“No, I’ll break loose and when I do, I’ll gut you like a goddamn fish. And then, I’ll come for you, Adrian.”

“Yeah? I look forward to seeing you try. Nothing can stop us. Not you and definitely not Vadim. Admit it, admit you’ve lost.” Adrian sneered.

“Never. I’ll never admit defeat.”

Yuri reached between my legs and palmed my length. I squeezed my eyes, disgusted that it was turning me on. It wasn’t me. It was the damn drug they gave me. “Hmm, it seems you’re enjoying yourself, Alexei.”

“No…” I moaned. “I’ll. Kill. You.”

Yuri pulled his hand away and stepped around to the front of me. I was so ashamed of myself. I opened my eyes to see one of Yuri’s men setting up a camera. He positioned it so that it was right on me. By now, Adrian was forcing Jules to her knees. She peered up through tear-stricken eyes.

I’m sorry, baby girl.
I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you from the monsters.

“Don’t forget to smile, Alexei.” Yuri said as Adrian leaned over Jules from behind and thrust into her.