Leonora Bernardi locked in the dark. Hurt for most of her life, scared of her own shadow. Not knowing what the outside world is like, she's the epitome of innocence. One look at her and it's like her aura could light up the room.
Nikolai Volkov fut...
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Nikolai POV
"F-for me?" Leonora asks next to me as Alexei hands over a messy wrapped present. Tape wrapped completely round the gift I wouldn't be surprised if she couldn't open it. It's been a few hours since we came round and everyone's sort of been doing their own thing.
"Ya. I member when you stayed with us and sometimes you'd get scwared or have nightmwares. So I got you this." Alexei said as Leonora continued to unwrap the present, a small bear revealing itself in the small packaging.
"His name is Eddie. He makes me feel safe. So I gave him to you so you can feel better." He said. I haul him up into my arms tickling his sides. How is this little guy only five and can be so wholesome like this? So kind and smart.
"That was very kind and selfless of you Alexei." I say earning a smile from him in return.
"T-thank you. I'll m-make sure t-to keep him w-with me e-every night." Leonora says, coming over to lay a light kiss on his forehead. Every night? No that's what I'm there for. No little bear is ever going to get in the way of that.
"You both look like parents you know? Standing like that." Anastasia giggles, taking Alexei from Nikolai's arms.
I turn my gaze to Leonora, who is looking down at Alexei with that familiar gorgeous flush on her cheeks. She'd make a great mom I know it. Why am I thinking about her being a mother. I mean would I want her to have my kids?... Of course but she's not ready yet, and with all these Dietrich shit going down it's definitely not a smart idea.
"Well I'll leave you two love birds alone." My mother said giving me a look out of the corner of her eye.
What's that supposed to mean?
I move closer to Leonora, taking her into my arms, my hands moving to grab her waist as her front brushes mine. Her stunning green eyes look into mine with such tenderness that it makes my heart constrict.
As her eyes meet mine, my heart swells with a fierce and unyielding love. The way her hair falls in soft waves around her face, the gentle curve of her waist, the spark of intelligence in her eyes - every detail of her being is etched in my mind, an indelible mark of her beauty. I am consumed by a need to protect her, to cherish her, to make her mine in every way possible. She is the most precious thing in my world, and I will do anything to make her feel as loved and adored as she truly is.
"Mine." I say my head moving into the crook of her neck, holding her tightly to my trembling heart.
"Y-yours?" She asks, her breath skimming my ear softly.
"All mine." I say my arms moving to wrap around the entirety of her small waist. I take in a deep breath relaxing as her intoxicating scent washes over me.
