It was a little funny that you found out about Nikolai and his illegal operations. To him, at least. You had snooped and found out the things he had been hiding from you. Now it was a game as he searched for you all across the cities and towns. You were good at covering your tracks, Nik could give you that.

Typically, people who found out about Nikolai had to disappear. But this was different. This was you, not some random person who stumbled across a meeting. No matter how much you knew, Nikolai wouldn't let a single hair on your head be harmed.

"There you are." Nikolai chuckled to himself, watching as you ducked between groups with your hood up. Nearly a year you had kept him on his toes, hunting you down to lose you again. You never stayed anywhere for long. At least you learned fast. No matter how fast you learned, though, Nikolai wouldn't let you slip through his fingers this time.

Nik watched for a few moments as you bought a couple things, your beautiful face barely peeking out of the hoody. It was as if you were taunting him with your body, making him want to see more, taunting him with what he had been missing about you.

"Block the streets. No one in or out." Nikolai got out of the car, following you on foot. He needed you back home as soon as possible, it was getting lonely without your laughter and warmth.