Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Eight

Dimitri

I stood frozen as Viktor's voice came through the door.

My hand moved instinctively to the gun at my waist.

Irina's eyes widened with fear.

She moved closer to Nikolai's crib, protecting him with her body.

"Come in," I said, keeping my voice steady.

The door opened slowly.

Viktor stepped inside.

He looked tired as usual.

His eyes scanned the room, taking in everything.

"I heard you moved the baby," he said.

"How did you know that?" I asked carefully.

My hand stayed near my gun.

"One of the guards told me," Viktor said. "Is everything alright?"

"Fine," I lied. "We just wanted him...