I know it has already been a month since I last updated and I have a lot to talk to you guys about.

I'll write a personal chapter sharing everything with you all. A lot has been going on in my life lately making me demotivated and procrastinate.

I'll tell you guys everything soon. Enjoy the chapter!❤

"Hello?" I'm greeted with a strong deep voice.

Is he Nikolai though?

"Hi! Am I talking to Mr. Peteov ?" I asked sounding confident as I looked at Luciano who nodded at me in reassurance.

For a few seconds there is absolute silence making me check if he is even on line.

"Did he die or something because of my beautiful voice?" I whispered to Luciano making him roll his eyes at me when we hear a soft chuckle from the phone.

Oops.

"I'm very much alive Valentina but I'm just surprised that you called me out of all people. Especially with the current situation." He said confirming that he is Nikolai.

"How did you know it was me?" I asked suspicious as Luciano tensed as soon as he heard Nikolai speak my name.

"Now, thats not really important. What do you want?" He asked in a surprisingly soft tone.

"I want to meet you. Alone." I spit it out as Luciano squeezed my hand slowly to calm me down.

"Ooh...didn't know you wanted me without even knowing how I look babe but u have that effect on girls so its understandable. Your place or mine?" He said in a teasing way.

Great.

I've to deal with a flirt now.

"If you dare to ever talk to my woman like that again...I'll skin you alive. I promise you. " Luciano spat with gritted
teeth and a terrifying expression making me clench my thighs.

So what if thats hot for me? I'm turned on by that. Not a big deal.

"Calm down lover boy. I was just joking so Valentina?" He said chuckling.

"Yeah."

"Why do you want to meet me?" He asked.

"I'll tell you when we meet."

"Alright. We cannot meet in public places though. I'll send you the address of one of my abandoned warehouse. Tomorrow at twelve noon." He said quickly making me look at Luciano.

"Why? So you can try something funny?" I retorted.

"Oh cmon princess. Its not like you're going to come alone. Your lover boy will be there too so I hardly think anything will happen and besides even I have something to tell you both and for our safety, I suggest we meet alone. The less people know about it, the better." He explained making Luciano nod.

"Alright. We'll see you tomorrow." I replied hanging up.

"Well...that went surprisingly well." I smiled at Luciano as he snaked his arm around me pulling me towards him.

"Yes it did. I wasnt expecting him to agree or co-operate." He muttered with a distant look on his face.

"Stop overthinking. Its not gonna help anyway. We'll see what happens tomorrow." I whispered stroking his cheeks.

"He agreed so quickly."

"Maybe even he doesn't want war?" I suggested because over thinking bad things is so not helping.

"Let's go. Mom sent a message that she wants to discuss the plan further today." He said not agreeing with me.

He worries so much sometimes.

"Alright."

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"So let's see what we will do now." Serena said starting the projector in the theater room.

She has everything planned. Everything. My family went home last night as I don't want them to involve in fighting even though there won't be any fighting. Hopefully.

David and Liam might look fit and muscular but thats it. They're just gym person, they're there for fitness and a good body but they cannot even hurt a fly so I do not want them to be involved here in any way.

Mom and Dad are a different story altogether. They were underground fighters back when they were my age so they can fight but let's hope it never comes to that.

We are all settled in the theater room while Serena and Leo are explaining us their whole plan.

Basically, Dante is going to kidnap me and he will take me to their headquarters while all our team will follow us there. Dante will take me inside and course I'll have a button thingy on me so I can contact them while I'm inside and they can hear what we are talking about so after the supposed 'talk' they will attack and the rest is pretty self explanatory.

Personally, I think its ridiculous! What's the point there? Even after the talk if we are attacking instead of talking then I don't see any good point as to why we are doing this.

"Is that understood?" Leo asked looking at us as we all nodded.

"How's the training going Valentina?" Serena asked looking at me with a raised brow.

"We are going to start from today actually." I smiled trying to sound convincing.

"Good. Any questions?" She smiled at us and I wonder how much innocent she looked when she first met us.

"When are we going to attack?" Ivan asked from my right side.

"After two weeks." Leo answered and everyone just sat there awkwardly.

I guess everyone is worried about this whole situation and of course they will be. Its kind of scary even though we have all fought so much in our life.

"That's it then. You know your roles now so start training for the big day." Leo said and they smiled and walked out.

Cody looked between Luciano and I while raising a brow probably to ask how it went making us nod in reassurance and he skipped out of the room.

"Valentina...are you sure you want to do this?" It was Nia looking worried as Emma and Vanessa nodded agreeing with her.

"I..." I don't think I can lie to them about this but I cannot tell them anything here. I seriously don't want to create drama because Serena won't like it.

Of course we will have to tell Serena and Leo too but that is after we meet Nikolai and see what happens.

Although, I want our friends to know what's actually going on.

"Val? Are you okay?" Eric asked as I zoned out.

"Umm guys actually how about we go out for dinner tonight?" I asked as I glanced at Luciano who nodded agreeing.

Its wonderful how we can communicate with just looking at each other most of the time.

I'll tell them everything when we are out and alone. Just us.

"What's going on Valentina? I don't understand. What are you hiding!?" Vanessa demanded looking worried.

She has always been the one who worries too much and the thing with Dante increased that as she always blamed herself for bringing Dante in our lives.

"I'll tell you everything tonight. I promise." I said looking at everyone and I realised how much Angelo, Lorenzo and Luca have stopped speaking after this war was announced.

There is no constant joking or bickering like before. Its like they've switched to their other personality. The serious one.

"Alright." They nodded and walked out of the room except Ivan.

"Aren't you going out brother?" He smirked at Luciano and came to wrap his arm around my shoulder making him roll his eyes at him.

"Stop fucking touching her!" Luciano muttered pulling me out of Ivan's arms making me giggle.

Why are these two so cute?

And the fact that they both look so similar and act similar too is just amazing.

"I need to talk to her though. Alone." He teased more and Luciano glared more making me laugh.

"Seriously though Ivan? You can talk to her but not me? You called her to meet that day and she told me it was a secret. Are you in trouble? Just tell me and I'll help you. " Luciano said in a serious tone.

Aww.

Thats my man you guys!

"Stop worrying brother. Its nothing like that. Actually..." His ears started turning pink making me chuckle more.

How is he even shy about this? Like its so pure and simple. He loves Amanda and wants her back. There is nothing to be shy about.

"Yeah?" Luciano listened with so much attention as if Ivan was going to say he was in some serious trouble.

Well Amanda is going to be a hard nut to crack especially after Ivan dumped her in highschool without giving her a reason and not to forget her husband cheated on her a month or so ago.

It is kind of a trouble but its fun though.

"Its Amanda." He whispered making Luciano's eyes widen for a second.

"You mean the one..."

"Yeah that one." Ivan muttered as his ears turned pink again.

"And?"

"I want her back. I never stopped loving her and now that she is divorced...I think I would like to try to win her over and that's why I was getting advised from Valentina." Ivan said and after two seconds Luciano started laughing like a hyena.

Seriously? What's there to laugh here?

"You..are you out of your mind? You asked for dating advise to this woman? Who literally called me 'My love' in the very first text? You seriously think you can win her over with our Valentina's advise?" He laughed making me glare at him even though even I'm finding it funny.

So what if I called him ' My love' in the very first text? Its completely normal.

"Stop fucking laughing you idiot! I got you, Didnt I? It worked on you!" I punched him playfully making them laugh more.

"And I haven't given him that type of advise. I told him to wait as she is recently divorced. Asshole!" I muttered folding my arms over my chest glaring at him.

"I was kidding love but it does feel good to roast you I must say. I should start doing it more often now." He replied teasingly as my glare intensified.

Stupid Men!

No. Not all Men.

Stupid Luciano!

"I hate you!" I muttered hugging Ivan as Luciano laughed even more.

"I love you too my Queen. Now I'll leave you two alone to your girl talk and I mean it Ivan...talk to us. Okay?" Luciano said holding Ivan's upper arm.

"Of course brother. "Ivan replied smiling.

"Love?"

"Fuck off!" I grumbled hiding my face in Ivan's chest.

"That's not my chest!" He said amused.

"I don't want your chest!" I retorted looking at him.

"Alright. I'll remember that tonight in bed when you want to cuddle." He smirked like a fucking devil making me groan.

I cannot sleep without his hot delicious body. Okay? Judge me all you want but nope. Not at all. I cannot let go now when I tasted the candy once.

He is Satan. I'm telling you all.

"Alright. Give me a kiss, talk and come to the basement for your training." He smiled holding out his hand.

How can I deny myself and himself a kiss anyway?

I slowly move towards him throwing my arms around his neck and placing my lips on his.

Bliss.

Pure bliss.

"Come back soon. Okay?" He whispered and kissed my forehead walking out.

"So Ivy?" I asked jumping on a chair making him laugh.

"You guys are perfect for each other." He chuckled.

"I know. Tell me...what is it?"

"I got her number. I texted her and she said no." Ivan sighed looking sad.

Oops.

"No to what?"

"To talk. To meet. To be in contact. She does not want anything to do with me." He muttered looking down.

"Did you apologize properly? Did you tell her the reason why you left her? Does she even know this whole mafia thing?" I asked in a serious tone.

"No. She is not even talking to me and do you think I should tell her about the mafia thing? She wouldn't even give me a chance if she knows about this." He said.

"I don't think so. Being truthful will be better than this hiding Ivan. Just tell her that you  want to come clean. That you wanna explain things to her. I'm sure she will listen and I'm sure she will understand."

"What if she does not talk to me ever after I disclose my mafia connection?" He looked at me worried.

"That's a risk you should choose if you want to take or not but Ivan? If she gets to know from someone else after a few years if you're together...she will feel cheated. Again. I think you should tell her the truth from the start now and do everything to get her back. And the first thing to do to get her back is...Speak the truth."

"I think you're right...I'll talk to her after this thing is over." He said and smiled.

"You're an amazing man Ivan. She will understand. Trust me!" I smiled squeezing his hand in reassurance.

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