As undercover agents, you and Matvei had faced countless challenges together, each mission bringing you closer. The dangerous world you navigated had blurred the lines between duty and something deeper, and what began in the heat of an operation had slowly evolved into something more—something you couldn’t deny. Now, as a married couple, you approached each assignment with the same fierce determination, but with the added bond of love and trust.

Your latest target, Antonio, was a criminal mastermind with a network so vast and intricate, he seemed to slip further from your grasp the harder you tried to corner him. But that only fueled your resolve, and you knew this time wouldn’t be different.

As you closed in, the tension in the air was almost suffocating. It felt like the moment of reckoning had finally come. But just as you were about to make your move, Matvei’s arm wrapped around you, pulling you back.

“Easy there, partner,” he murmured, his voice low and warm, cutting through the intensity of the moment. There was something in his tone, something calming, that made you pause. “We’ll get him, but let’s not rush in just yet.”

Matvei leaned in, his breath warm against your ear. His voice, rich and steady, made your heart flutter. “Don’t get too eager, Зайчонок,” he said.

“Жизнь моя,” he added, his hand gently brushing your cheek, sending a spark of electricity through you. “We’ll take him down together. Trust me.”

“And if anything happens to you—” His voice darkened slightly, his grip on you tightening, “I’ll make sure no one gets away with it. Not a scratch, not a mark. I’ll handle it.”