Chapter 17

**Vadim**


Angry didn’t even cover what I was feeling right now. Saveli rushed into my office first thing this morning to track the email. I couldn’t bring myself to finish watching the video attached. Adrian was touching her. Fucking her. All the while, Alexei was forced to watch. Jules and Alexei was drugged. There’s no doubt about that.

One good thing came from this.
They’re still alive.
Or… so I hope they are

I curled my fists and swiped everything off my desk. Saveli backed away, knowing how pissed I was. But still, he never left the office. Glass and papers littered the floor. My heart along with it, broken into a million pieces.

“Is the father still alive?”

“No, he succumbed late last night. Do you…” Saveli swallowed hard. “Do you want to go to the gym and take out your anger out on me?”

“I’ll be fine. Nothing a shit ton of vodka won’t cure.”

“You’re sure?”

I nodded. “Arianna must be waiting for you in the gym.”

Arianna is his protégé. Even though she has been trained properly, she still likes to train with him. I think she just likes to be manhandled by Saveli. Besides, I needed to get in touch with Adam. He must have got something by now. He said he would call me, but I’m antsy. I need a location. Specifically, I want to know where my brother is. We have a score to settle.

“I’m just a call away if you need anything, boss.” Saveli said, exiting the office.

I pulled out my phone and called Adam. He must have some information. He told me he was coming over immediately. Fifteen minutes later, he’s sitting in my office with a location on Adrian. No Yuri yet. They fucked with the wrong man. There’s two things you never do. One, take my most prized possessions. And two, fuck me over. Never. Fucking. Cross. Me. because if you do, I’ll gut you like a fish and throw you to the sharks.

“Adrian is in Colorado?”

“Yes, but I didn’t get a location on Yuri. Not yet. I’ve got my team working on it.”

“You’re positive he’s in Colorado?”

“Yes, he’s holed up in a small town. Dove Creek.”

“So, I guess I’m going to Colorado.”

“No, we’re going to Colorado.”

“You don’t have to do this.”

“I want to because it’s the right thing to do.”

I grinned. “Regina’s making you go, yes?”

“You can’t make the willing do anything. I want to do this… to bring your family home.”

I whistled. “Damn, I like you.”

“Mom brought me up right.”

“And your father?”

“Not in the picture. That’s all I’m gonna say. I’ll gather my men and pick you up in a few hours. You might want to dress a little differently.”

I frowned down at my suit.

Adam chuckled and shook his head. “Tell Regina where you’re going. She’ll know what to do.”

“What’s wrong with my suit?”

“It’s a small town. If you walk in there wearing that, it’s like putting a bull’s eye on your head.”

Good point.

I shook his hand. “Thank you for helping me.”

He winked. “It’s what I do.”

Was he…
Is he flirting with me?
Surely not.
Regina would have told me if her son was gay.
But…
If she didn’t know, she couldn’t tell me if he was or not.

“See you soon.” I whispered.

And I’ll see you soon, Adrian.
You think you can take from me and not suffer the consequences.
Be ready to meet your maker.

I dialed my father. “Come over, I’ve got news.”

“Be there soon, son.”

Now, I need to find Regina and tell her the news. I searched the house and I almost wished I didn’t find her. I found her in the laundry room with Adrik. He was on his knees with his head between her thighs. I covered my eyes and quickly excused myself. There are some things you wish you could unsee. That was one of them. Adrik was young and Regina was what, fifteen years older than him?

I leaned against the wall and closed my eyes.

“I’m sorry you had to see that, Vadim.”

My eyes snapped open. “What the hell was that?”

“That was me putting Adrik in his place.”

“You’re a dominant female.”

“Yes and Adrik is my submissive. But to answer your question, he was being punished.”

“That’s a punishment?!” I exclaimed.

She laughed. “It is when he isn’t allowed to touch himself. Enough about that, did you need something?”

“Adam got a location on Adrian. He’s in Colorado.”

“Jules?”

I shook my head.

“Did he locate Yuri?”

“No, but I need your help. Adam says I can’t waltz into Dove Creek, Colorado in a suit. I need some help picking out some clothes.”

Regina nodded. “Jeans and t-shirt. Vadim, you’re going to have to blend in and wearing a suit… Adam is right.”

Twenty minutes of going through Alexei’s closet and we found the perfect thing. A pair of jeans and a white V-neck shirt, complete with a pair of leather boots. Regina eyed me up and down and grinned. “Perfect.”

Regina packed a few more outfits in a backpack and zipped it up. “There you go. And Vadim, bring them home safely. All of you.”

I picked up the backpack and forced a smile. “I’ll bring them home. Don’t punish Adrik too hard while I’m gone. I still need him to do his job.”

“No promises. If he’s a good boy, he won’t have to be disciplined. Make sure you tell him to meet me in the kitchen for lunch.”

I shook my head and went out to see if Adam had arrived. I threw the backpack on the sofa and heard the doorbell ring. Adrik appeared with Adam a few moments later. I smirked at Adrik and said. “That will be all, Adrik. I believe Regina is expecting you in the kitchen.”

Adrik blushed and rushed away. I guess he doesn’t want to disappoint his mistress. Adam raised his brow. “Am I missing something?”

“No, not at all.” I dismissed him. “So, am I Adam approved?”

Adam takes in my jeans and shirt, nodding his head. “Definitely, Adam approved.”

Yep, he’s definitely gay.

“Ready?” I asked.

“Are you ready to find this bastard?”

“I’ve been ready.”

Adam drove into the city and stopped at what I believe is his house. Three muscled men stepped out of the house. They all slid into the SUV and we headed towards the highway. We passed the airport. I glanced at Adam confused.

“We’re driving. If we got on a plane, it would be traceable.”

“Got ya.”

“Meet my team. The one on the left is Blaze. The one to the right is Kevin. And the sexy motherfucker in the middle is Chase.”

I nodded.

“Meet my partner in crime, Vadim. Chase is my boyfriend.”

“Hey, I appreciate this. I mean it.”

And I did.
I meant every word.

“It’ll take us a few days, but when we get to Dove Creek, we’ll check into a hotel. I know a place. It looks creepy from the outside, but it’s a great place if you’re looking to lay low.”

“How creepy?” I asked.

“Bates Motel creepy. Don’t let that scare you though. A nice Amish family owns it. They’re as sweet as can be.”

I nodded and leaned my head back. I closed my eyes and let exhaustion take over.

“You’re too late, Vadim.” Adrian sneered.

I kept my gun trained on Yuri and prayed that he was lying. No way Alexei and Jules were dead.

“Stop lying! Where the fuck are they?!” I spat.

“Oh, Vadim. When are you going to learn? You deserve this. Everything that’s happened to Alexei and Jules is on you. All you had to do is play by my rules.”

I pulled the trigger and Yuri went down. I aimed for my brother. “Any last words, brother?”

“Yeah. Jules pussy was so good. Wet… tight…”

I pulled the trigger, but he ducked just in time. I shot again, only to get shot in the leg. I cursed out, but pushed the pain away. Just as I was about to shoot again, two guns pressed against my temple.

“Don’t fucking move.” Jules whispered.

“Jules, you… don’t to this.”

My eyes shot open and I gasped. “Fuck!”

“You okay? I pulled over to get gas, but when I returned from inside the store, you were screaming. You had tears streaming down your face.”

“Just a dream. A very bad fucking dream.”

“We’re about a quarter of the way there. Chase will take over for me when it gets dark.”

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. After that dream, I don’t think I’ll be able to close my eyes again. Alexei and Jules wouldn’t betray me. They wouldn’t. Each one is loyal to me. My obedient soldier and my precious gem.

Adam patted my thigh, assuring me it would be okay.

But would it?
Could I get to Alexei and Jules before it was too late?

I would try my hardest.
Then after it’s all over, I would marry Alexei and Jules.

Daddy’s coming, Malyshka. Both. Of. You.
We’ll be a family again.
You.
Me.
Alexei.
And our baby too.

My brother is going to suffer a very slow and agonizing death. Yuri too. And I can’t wait until their blood is shed and out of the way of my happiness. Soon. Very soon.