The seasons came and went, painting the world in hues of green, gold, and white. The passage of time was marked by the rhythm of their lives together, each year bringing new experiences and deepening their bond.

In the spring, their apartment would be filled with the scent of fresh flowers. Vera loved to bring home bouquets of daisies and tulips, placing them in vases around their home. Rurik would often come home to find her tending to the small garden on their balcony, her hands dirty with soil but her face radiant with joy. He would join her, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind, planting a kiss on her neck, and they'd laugh together as they nurtured their little sanctuary.

Only this time, it was someone else who had joined them.

"Daddy is here!" their 3-year-old son ran towards his father as he heard the door opening. Vera smiled as she got up and took off her gloves, watching the father-son duo bond over toys Rurik had bought him.

"Hey Luca! How's my boy?" she heard Rurik's playful voice as they both were busy playing around.

They were both giggling as Vera approached them. "Hi, baby."

Rurik immediately put his son down and moved over to his wife. "Malysh, I missed you so much," his voice soft and warm and unlike how he talks to his men.

Placing his lips on hers, he wrapped his arms around her as they relished the warmth of each other until Luca laughed.

"Daddy is kissing mommy!" The little boy yelled while clapping his hands making both the parents pull apart and laugh with him.

"I have a surprise for you baby but first let's have dinner," Vera said to Rurik who nodded, taking off his coat and placing it on the coat hangers.

A lot had happened over the course of 6 years passing by. Vera's mother had passed away a few years back and her father had been admitted to a psychiatric facility where they had been monitoring his progress. He had apologized to Vera but she knew he only had done it so he wouldn't be taken away.

"How's Lena? Her fever is better now?" She asked while serving the food.

Rurik was busy placing Luca in his high chair. "She's fine now. Raisa said the daughter told them to avoid cold water and eat warmer foods," he replied with a smile.

"That's good to hear."

Lena was the adopted daughter of Raisa and Anya whom they found at an orphanage a few years back. They got married in a secluded but pretty destination where they invited a few people. Yustina, Ivan, and Anton had attended the wedding along with Vera and Rurik but Yulia and Anya's parents weren't present.

Yulia had left the country. She had told Raisa about everything and how much she had fallen for Rurik but she knew he wouldn't love her back as he has a wife. Deciding to leave everything behind and start a new life somewhere different, she left the mafia clan and had pretty much left little or no contact with everyone she knew.

As the snow gently blanketed the world outside at Vera's place, they let go of their worries and turned their attention to the things they cherished most. The sound of laughter and giggles echoed throughout their cozy home, where the warmth of their happiness made the evening truly special. Everyone was immersed in the joyous moments, creating memories that would last a lifetime.

"Hey, you wanted to surprise me," Rurik asked after he had put his young son to bed while Vera waited inside their room.

She smiled and stood up, going inside the bathroom which confused him. "Um, here. Open it."

Rurik glanced down at her before taking the small box she was holding. A notification on her Apple watch made her look down which showed his heartbeat increasing. They had their watches connected as they would often work out together.

"We're having another baby?" he asked, whispering his question in confirmation as she nodded with tears in her eyes.

"That's amazing, I'm so excited!" he whispered again as they didn't want to wake their son up. He grabbed her and kissed her passionately as they both enjoyed the alone time they had.

She giggled as he twirled her around in the air. "I'm so happy!"

"Me too!" she yelled in glee as their laughter and giggles filled the air.

"I love you so much," Rurik said as he pulled her closer to him before placing his lips on hers.

His arms moved her waist toward him, their bodies attached to each other like magnets as they savored the moments.

Cupping her cheeks, he moved the both of them toward their bed as he laid her down delicately and moved on top of her.

"Are you sure you want to do this right now? Is this safe?" Rurik asked his voice tender yet apprehensive. He reached out, gently placing his hand on Vera's tiny 2-month bump. "I don't want you or the baby to be uncomfortable."

Vera smiled, her eyes reflecting her affection for him. "I'm okay, babe. Remember when we were going to have Luca? The doctor said everything will be fine as long as I'm comfortable."

"I just worry," he admitted, his thumb gently stroking her hand. "I can't bear the thought of anything happening to you or our little one."

Rurik had been someone who never cared about any woman before Vera. His love for her increased daily when he would look at her and think how much she meant to him. Being a father and a mafia boss was hard, he had to protect his little family and would never let anything happen to them.

Vera placed her other hand over his, squeezing it reassuringly. "I know, love. And that's one of the reasons I love you so much. You care so deeply."

He looked into her eyes, his own filled with a gentle determination. "If you're really sure you're comfortable, then I trust you. But if at any moment you feel uneasy, please tell me."

Vera nodded, appreciating his concern as she pulled his head down and kissed him again.

He gently took off her shirt and trousers before placing his lips on her jaw, moving down her neck and to her breasts. She moaned at the tingling sensation. No matter how much they made love together, every time it would be exciting.

"Fuck Rurik, please more," she whined in frustration as he chuckled and took off her wet panties, throwing them away somewhere in the room.

He softly moved his mouth on her clit, swirling his tongue around as her hands pushed him further in. Wrapping her legs around his neck, her hips arched making her squirm underneath him.

"It's so hot when you moan my name like that," he murmured as she smiled shyly, biting her lip when his hot tongue entered inside.

As his frantic motion proceeded, Vera came into his mouth and he groaned at her taste.

Quickly taking off his clothes, he placed himself near her entrance and kissed her again to ease her pain. Both of them moaned in pleasure as he slowly yet desperately entered inside her.

"Oh Rurik, just like that," Vera gasped as he pushed deeper, her shuddering moans making him thrust faster.

He grunted as he pounded harshly, his movements causing the bed to creak and her broken cries to fill the air. Their lips met again as a pleased hum escaped her lips while his fingers did wonders on her body.

"Harder baby," she mewled helplessly as his dick slapped in between her folds, sucking him in perfectly.

"Like this?" He angled his hips, snapping into her red swollen pussy faster as she jolted, her walls closing in on him from the double stimulation as his thumb flicked her as well.

Her thighs began shaking with his brutal pace, her orgasm rushing through her faster than she had expected. He loved how her thighs trembled against him, her pussy wrapping perfectly around him as her stomach tensed up in pleasure.

"Relax malysh, we have a long night together."

And just like that, they spent their beautiful night in each other's arms.

 A/N

So the last part is finally here! Thank you for reading this series. I'll be uploading the next two-shot in a few days.

I hope you enjoyed. Please vote and comment. I will appreciate it.

If you enjoy reading this book, please try out my new book "Ember of Enmity" which I'm updating soon. I have released prologue and chapter 1.

xoxo

-lily