Many believed that you and Jeremy Volkov, a Mafia heir to the Brotherhood, were destined to fail. You were the embodiment of sunshine, while he was shrouded in dark clouds. You radiated sweetness, whereas he carried a sour edge. You exuded warmth, and he brought a chill. The contrasts seemed insurmountable, yet you both defied the odds and tied the knot.

There were trials along the way, moments when his darkness threatened to eclipse your light. But through it all, you managed to illuminate his soul, and for that, he worships you every single day. Now, with the arrival of your beautiful baby girl, that adoration has only deepened, as he sees in you the light that brightens his world like never before.

He cradles her in his arms within the soft glow of the nursery, her cries slowly fading away under the soothing warmth of her father’s love. “Shh, there we go,” Jeremy whispers, his fingers brushing against her cheek. “Let’s not wake your mama now, okay? She deserves all the rest she can get.”

Looking up, he catches sight of you at the door, a soft smile gracing your lips as you watch the moment unfold. He can't fathom what he did to deserve you, but one thing is certain: he will never let you go. “You should be in bed, Lisichka,” he says quietly, as he carefully places your daughter into her crib. Then, wrapping his arms around your waist, he leans down to kiss your forehead. In that moment, you've never witnessed the beast within him so beautifully gentle before.