Page 168 of The Forbidden Villain
Ending the call and closing the laptop, I meet Oleg’s gaze in the rearview mirror, and a similar rage flashes in his eyes that probably matches mine. “I will find a solution.”
Zoya won’t be collateral damage in this world of ours.
And if worse comes to worst and they try to force my hand?
I can always call her older brother.
I’m sure he’d be happy to discover his sister is alive and well.
For now, though?
It’s my duty to protect her, and I will do that till my last breath.
I owe it to Anastasia.
Her daughter will never suffer at the hands of any man, myself included.
That’s a word I intend to keep.
EPILOGUE
“Once upon a time, there was a villain who decided to steal the princess from the ivory castle of her own creation.
She was beautiful, stubborn, and irresistible.
And he was ready to burn the world for her.
Because this princess was the only light in his dark soul.
So without her, there could never be him anymore.
For some, it’s a curse, and for others, it’s fate.
For me?
It’s destiny and a reward for all the suffering I had to endure.”
Levi
Seven years later
New York, New York
Levi
My mouth curves into a smile as I step out of the car and hear an annoyed voice echo through our garden. “You need to sit still, Gavin.”
“I am.”
“You’re waving your hand! It will make the camera shaky.”
“It’s hot. Have mercy on the elderly.”
“Didn’t you say it’s rude to call you old the other day?”
“Correct. That’s why I used the wordelderlyinstead ofold.”
“Isn’t it the same?”
