Stop. Where am I anyway?

I moved weakly and opened my heavy eyelids. Some kind of log house, but at first glance it is clear - huge.

The whole room is covered in hunting trophies like deer antlers on the wall and stuffed foxes and owls. To the right is a massive fireplace, in which flames waved lazily. I was lying on a hefty leather sofa, comfortable, by the way, with my head turned to one side. My gaze glided over the carpet of the Indian craftsmen, judging by the pattern, and two men stood above me.

One of them is the same prince, and the second is lower and seems younger. And although he was inferior in both muscle and height. Their similarities were striking. Oh damn. Blin-blin-blin! This fucked up kidnapped me to blackmail Alina. Yes, he is sick in the head!

"Hey," I propped myself up on my elbow. – Where are we? Why did you bring me here?!

- I decided that it was wrong to leave a person unconscious. And dangerous,” he said in perfect Russian.

The prince was clearly nervous. He walked back and forth, now and then returning to me a look that showed bewilderment and confusion. I noticed that he had time to change his clothes. Now in dark jeans, white sneakers and a matching shirt. I could not help but note that a less formal look does not at all reduce the aristocracy, but, your mother! Where did they take me?!

"Please don't be afraid," the less imposing kidnapper held up his palms. “There was a mistake, but first… How are you feeling?” Is your head spinning? I heard this happens after ... - he looked at the prince, - I don’t know how to explain.

"Wh-what's going on?" This is a joke? And why are you, - I pointed at the prince. - Do you speak Russian?

He grinned, but the grin made his back feel cold.

– I speak Russian because I know several languages. Yes, it happens, - his eyes somehow unnaturally flashed.

- So, a friend of Beloklykova? – said the second. Let's get to know each other first. My name is Leonid, and this is my brother,” he pointed to the prince. - Mark Volkov. We came to meet with Alina Beloklykova. And a very…unpleasant situation arose, so please don't take Mark's annoyance personally. He gets upset because he and Alina had to... umm... do something important.

Mark chuckled nervously.

I looked at him. He didn't seem nice to me. And Leonid, who Le after the story was now no less frightening. What the hell is he talking about?

“Um, okay,” I carefully lowered my legs to the floor, adjusting the light fabric of trousers that had rolled up to my knees. Are you taking me for a headless one? Alina told me everything. You're obsessed with her. From England he dragged himself to her, generally moved. And because your daddy is cool, she can't send you. Although he loves someone else. But you don't care about feelings, do you?

The prince suppressed a chuckle, then picked up a sports water bottle from the table.

Is that what Alina said? We have a different version.

- So okay - the prince got drunk and put the bottle back. - There are still three days, if we push, we will have time to find the right girl.

“Wait, but… you said you felt…”

- It seemed to me.

“Well, of course,” Leo chuckled and looked at me. “Besides, it’s not important. You yourself understand. Alina was transported here by herself. She saw you.

- Brad, - the prince closed his eyes and shook his head.

“I can still see him. As well as you. And yes, this is definitely nonsense, - I snorted through my teeth. She sat back, looking from one brother to the other. It got scarier. Realizing that I am with two mountains of muscle. Don't understand where. Helped a friend, damn it. “I…” the voice squeaked treacherously, and I cleared my throat. - I can go? – And although I understood that my arrogance had no limits, I still added. - Will you leave Alina behind?

- I'll bury it. Together with dad, - he growled angrily.

- Do not dare! I jumped up, clenching my fists.

- Why? He raised his eyebrows mockingly.

“Mark,” said Le. - Let's calm down.

- Let's calm down? If you touch her, I ... - no normal threats came to my head and I blurted out. - I'll hurt you! And then I'll run away and write to the precinct!

- Good luck. Your empty-headed girlfriend gave the go-ahead to the massacre,” Mark growled, stepping up and my leg almost squinted. How healthy is he! - You know what's the funniest thing? She will be at the epicenter.

- Why? Due to the fact that your face does not seem attractive to her, will you go for this? - my heart was beating fast, fast, but I lifted my chin, trying to appear at least a little taller against the background of this colossus. She doesn't have to. And in general, the world did not converge on you like a wedge. And if you are used to getting any on click, then here's a surprise! There is also love for others. Real and not based on power and wealth. Andestend? I folded my arms across my chest.

His golden-brown eyes burned with an almost bestial fury.

- Are there many women for whom this word is not an empty phrase? Every love has a price, and I guessed wrong with the number of zeros, - he pointed with a glance at the pendant resting on top of my T-shirt. - Do you want a bet? Your girlfriend won't last a month with that bastard. True love, right? It's all nonsense.

"Come on," I held out my hand. What are we arguing about? Keep in mind, you are in the minuses because you communicate with such a girl.

- What do you want? Your girlfriend realizes her stupidity in about a week. On the second, she will try to escape, but she has ... But, anyway, do not care. I don't want to spoil the surprise.

- You know what. Come on, I blurted out, completely confident in Alina, and therefore in victory. - Only then don’t whine: I didn’t mean it or something like that.

- It's covered. Leo, break it down.

He said cheerfully, but he did not immediately decide to come up and shake hands. Something is wrong with him. His brother obeyed and now looked at us somehow guilty.

– What do you think to do? Leu asked.

- What are you talking about? Mark took the bottle again. What about our war? Never mind. I'll find someone smarter than Beloklykova.

“But… you already found it,” he nodded imperceptibly in my direction. You said yourself how you feel. And we are in Munis. It's destiny, Mark.

“Just a coincidence,” he waved his hand. - Girl ... yes, such people come across among people.

“She was only able to transport herself by touching you. And called you in essence. Le shook his head. - Don't lie to yourself. She needs to be.

"One more." I rolled my eyes. - Who needs it, he will be interrupted. That's it, we agreed about Alina, so I went. I also have a boyfriend who I'm madly in love with.

- A provocation for another bet? Mark raised an eyebrow. - Do you have another girlfriend? I want three wishes, like in a fairy tale.

- And roll up your lip? I cut. - If you have one thing on your mind, then who is your doctor to cure it?

“Woman, what are you thinking about?” What a time.” Mark clicked his tongue and shook his head.

- I'm talking about the great and beautiful - love. And you doubt it, - I narrowed my eyes. - All right. In a month, prepare your magic wand for my desires - and only after saying it out loud, I realized how it sounds.

Wow, damn.

Mark's lips twitched into a smile. Also appreciated. And Lyo became agitated and sharply grabbed my wrist: