27.8 % Chapter 28 Brother , I call him spitefully in his own language , tilting his chin up to see him . Enjoyed the hospitality? This now , this is my scene . Forget sexy baby mamas ; this is what I was born to do . Lust is great and all , but itll never hold a candle to bloodlust . Not for me . Despite the gore and grime covering his entire face , I could swear I recognize him . I cant remember his name which is odd ; I make it my business to know all my men but I remember his features . I can tell , without a doubt , that Ive seen him before . If only I could remember where . The man stares at me like hes just seen the angel of death which , to be fair , is mostly accurate . His entire body begins to shake . A pungent smell reaches my nose and I look down , realizing hes pissing himself . If he was ever one of mine , Im glad he no longer is . I strike him across the face , hard . Something goes crack with the motion ; seconds later , the man spits a tooth at my feet . Please , he c roaks . You have to protect me ! Ill tell you everything , but you have to- I could promise him that . I could pretend Ill ever consider letting him go . With how desperate he is , hed believe me . No , I tell him instead . This mudak kidnapped my child . He kidnapped April . He doesnt get to beg for mercy anymore . I crouch to his level . Like this , his beady eyes are mere inches from mine . You have two choices . One , you can tell me what I want to know . If it checks out , Ill have my best man put a bullet in your skull . Quick and painless . He starts to shake his head frantically . No , no , please- Two , I cut him off , I can pick up those pliers . Youve got no nails left , but I can still see a good number of teeth ripe for the plucking . For good measure , I run my thumb along his jawline , feeling the ridge of each remaining tooth through his sunken cheek . You have three seconds to decide , or Ill do it for you . 05:51 My Atonement : The Death of His Fir 28.1 % Chapter 28 One . Please , dont . Then talk . I cant ! Two . I cant , please , you have no idea- Three . I wrinkle my nose . I was looking forward to doing this myself , but the smell has just gotten unbearable . Yuri , I call from the doorway . Take care of our patient here . I hand him the pliers , Gladly , he hisses , staring at the guy like hes nothing but a shit stain on the sidewalk . Which , considering the stench , might not be far from the truth . I leave them behind and close the door . Then I head to Room B. The setup is the same . Tool cart , blood , restraints . Only this time , the guy isnt asleep . Matvey Groza , he spits with an accent I immediately place . My boss sends his regards . I dont need to ask any more questions . If I wanted to , I could pick up my gun and paint the walls with this mans brains . This man the second motherfucker who dared lay his filthy hands on the mother of my child . Instead , I pick up the pliers . Really ? I drawl , feeling my face split into a grin . The grin of a wolf cornering its prey . Then Ill have to send him something back . I dont think of April again all night . APRIL When the doorbell rings that morning , I practically skip to answer it . I already know who its gonna be . For once , no surprises : no scorned brides , no brooding billionaires , no Grisha with a tea tray . There she is ! Elias booms , pulling me into a bear hug . My favorite employee . I feel my spine creak slightly , but I let it happen . Honestly , its a small price to pay . Whats a few broken ribs to finally see a friendly face ? I thought I was your only employee ? Details , details . Elias waves me off . I usher him in , past the armed gorillas at the door . He glances back with good humored suspicion . Alright , wheres Ms. Swift hiding ? Oh , you know . I shrug , helping Elias with the two giant suitcases hes carrying . Some blank space or other . 05:51 My Atonement : The Death of His Fir 28.5 % Chapter 28 Predictably , Elias doesnt let me touch his bags . And hows my little Nugget been ? he asks , grinning at my belly . Comfortable . If nothing else , its true . All throughout the kidnapping , the wedding crashing , and mosting day , Mr. Chicken Nug didnt bat an eye . Either Im too tired to feel it kicking , or Im carrying the next Buddha . How about you ? Busy , he admits , though still grinning . But nothing I cant handle . I feel a pang of guilt . Im really sorry for dropping off the face of the Earth like that , I say . Its just been crazy these past few days . Elias tuts . Ive been trying to get you to go on maternity leave for months , missy . Now that youve finally listened , Ill be thanking my lucky stars . I still dont like it . I grimace . Theres so much to do lately . I dont want you to have to shoulder it alone . Elias gives me a benevolent smile . My darling girl , he says , squeezing my shoulders , youre gonna be a mother soon . You cant keep worrying about everybody else especially little ol me . You feel me ? 0551 My Ato Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!