Chapter 3

"Ravon," Wolf said running into the room. "What is it," The Ravon asked. "You need to head home immediately. That detective and his daughter could be in danger," The Wolf replied. "Follow me and explain on the way," The Ravon said. "The Falcon was spotted near your home and she wasn't alone," The Wolf said. After a bit, they arrived at the Ravon's home. They saw the door wide open and immediately entered the home. "Mr. Volkou," Ekaterina said running over to him. "Are you hurt," The Ravon asked. "No, the...hic...the blood...hic...is dads," Ekaterina replied. "Ravon," The Wolf said. The Ravon looked up to see Miroslav stumbling into the room. Miroslav had his hand covering his abdomen as blood fell onto the floor. He was breathing heavily as he leaned against the wall. "Daddy," Ekaterina said. "Wolf, take Ekaterina to the car and wait there," The Ravon said. "Yes, sir," The Wolf said. "No, I want to stay with daddy," Ekaterina said. "I'll take care of your dad. Go with Wolf for now," The Ravon said. "Hic...ok," Ekaterina said before leaving with Wolf. Ravon went over to the Miroslav just as he was about to collaspe to the floor. He checked the wound to see that it was a stab wound. The wound was deep and the blade appeared to have been twisted before it was removed. Miroslav pulled something out of his pocket before handing it to Kazimir. "Falcon said to give that to you," Miroslav said before passing out. Ravon sat the note aside before picking up Miroslav and carrying him upstairs. He applied pressure to the wound eventually stopping the bleeding. Ravon pulled out a first aid kit and begain stitching up Miroslav's wound. Once it was all stitched up he cleaned it up before wrapping it. "You need to stay alive," Ravon said kissing him on the forehead. Ravon stood up and went downstairs. He looked around the room and found a couple of body's in the living room. There was a man half dead laying on the kitchen floor. He messaged Wolf to call someone to come up a mess. A few moments later Wolf entered the home with some men. They began to clean up the bodies and the blood. Ekaterina ran over to Ravon and hugged him tightly. "Where's my daddy," Ekaterina asked. "He's resting right now," Ravon replied picking her up. "I want to see him," Ekaterina said. "Ravon," Wolf said. "Yes," Ravon said turning to face him. "The man in the kitchen should we take him back and get answers out of him," Wolf asked. "Yes," Ravon replied. "I want daddy," Ekaterina said. "I'll take you to him, but you can't hug him right now. He needs rest," Ravon said walking upstairs. Ravon sat Ekaterina on the floor next to Miroslav's bed. "Mr. Volkou," Ekaterina said with tears in her eyes. "He'll be alright. He just needs some rest so he can recover," Kazimir replied. "Brother," Ekaterina said grabbing his hand. "Why don't you go ahead and get ready for bed," Kazimir said. "Alright, Mr. Volkou," Ekaterina said as she left the room. Kazimir tucked Ekaterina in before telling her good night and returning to Miroslav's side. He sat in the chair next to the bed reading a book. "Kazimir," Miroslav said. "Yes," Kazimir answered setting the book down. "Please take Ekaterina to my sister," Miroslav said. Kazimir starred at him before grabbing his hand and kissing it gently. "I'll take her in the morning. Just rest for now," Kazimir said. Miroslav looked over at him before passing out again.

The next morning, Kazimir had Ekaterina get dressed and follow him. Wolf remained with Miroslav in order to take care of him. "Where are we going, Mr. Volkou? Shouldn't we stay with daddy," Ekaterina asked. "Your father asked me to take you to Violetta," Kazimir replied. "But I want to stay with daddy. He needs me," Ekaterina said. "Miroslav wants you stay with Violetta. It's safer that way anyway. Your father doesn't want you to get hurt," Kazimir said as he stopped the car. "Where are we," Ekaterina asked. "We're at the police station. Violetta reported you and Miroslav missing so I brought you here. The police are going to ask questions, but you cant tell them anything about me or my men," Kazimir said. "Alright, please take care of my daddy," Ekaterina said. "I will," Kazimir said. Ekaterina got out of the car and went into the police station. She looked around scared and shaking as tears began to roll down her cheeks. "Ekaterina," a familiar voice said. Ekaterina looked up to see Alexei walking towards her. She ran over to him hugging him tightly. "Alexei," Ekaterina said. "Where have you been," Alexei asked. "I...hic...don't...hic...know," Ekaterina replied. "Are you hurt anywhere," Alexei asked. "No," Ekaterina said breaking the hug. "Where's your father," Alexei asked. "I...hic...don't...hic...know," Ekaterina cried. "It's alright. We'll find him," Alexei said hugging her again. "Detective Belsky," an officer said. "Yes," Alexei answered. "We've called Violetta Shinazugawa. She's on her way here now," the officer said. "Thank you," Alexei said. The officer nodded before walking away. Alexei took Ekaterina to get ice cream before sitting on the steps outside of the police department. "I want my daddy," Ekaterina said. "We'll find him don't worry," Alexei said. "Ekaterina," Violetta said running over. "Aunt Violetta," Ekaterina said getting up. Violetta hugged Ekaterina tightly as tears rolled down her cheeks. She picked her up and held onto her afraid to let go. "Have you found my brother," Violetta asked. "Not yet, but we'll find him," Alexei said. "I want daddy," Ekaterina said. "They'll find him," Violetta said. "Take her home for now so she can rest," Alexei said. "Alright but please find Miroslav," Violetta begged. Alexei watched as they drove away before going back inside.

Meanwhile, Kazimir sat on the bed next to Miroslav. He checked the wound before rewrapping it. "Kazimir," Miroslav said suddenly. "You're awake," Kazimir said. "Did you take Ekaterina to my sister," Miroslav asked. "Yes, she's currently at home with Violetta now," Kazimir replied. "Do you have men watching her," Miroslav asked. "I sent a couple of my people to watch over them. If something happens I'll know about. You don't need to worry about them right now," Kazimir said as he covered him up. "I'm tired still," Miroslav said quietly. "You lost quit a bit of blood so that's understandable," Kazimir said standing up. "Just please don't let anything happen to my family," Miroslav said before passing out. Kazimir left the room and headed downstairs. "Ravon, sir," Wolf said. "What is it," Kazimir asked. "Falcon's men have been spotted outside of where you dropped off the detectives daughter," Wolf said. "Kill them," Kazimir said. "Yes," Wolf said then left. Kazimir sat down as he watched the maid clean up the house. After a while, he went back upstairs to check on Miroslav. Once finished he went into the study. He did some paperwork before calling it a night. The next morning, Kazimir woke to the maid shouting. He got up and went into the room. "What's the meaning of this," Kazimir asked. "I'm sorry to have woken you Mr. Volkou, but you must assist Mr. Shinazugawa. His wound is bleeding again, sir," the maid replied. Kazimir quickly went over to Miroslav and lifted his shirt. He removed the bandages and grabbed the towel that the maid had handed him. Kazimir quickly got the bleeding to stop and cleaned it up. "Mr. Volkou," the maid said. "Get a doctor here immediately," Kazimir said. "Yes sir," the maid said before running off. "Kazimir," Miroslav said suddenly. "You're awake, I had the maid get the doctor. Your wound is bleeding again," Kazimir said. Miroslav started coughing up blood just as the maid returned. "Mr. Volkou, the doctor is on his way," the maid said. "Tell him to hurry," Kazimir said. Miroslav placed his hand on Kazimir's hand. The maid quickly ran out of the room to inform the doctor to hurry. Miroslav groaned in discomfort causing Kazimir to show worry. "I know hurts but bare with it. We need to get the bleeding to stop," Kazimir said. "It's alright. It doesn't hurt," Miroslav said weakly. "Mr. Volkou," the maid said. "What is it," Kazimir asked. "The doctor has arrived," the maid replied. "Let him in here," Kazimir said. The maid left the room as the doctor entered. The doctor had Kazimir leave the room while he did the treatment. However, Kazimir waited anxiously outside the door. After a while the doctor stepped out. "How is he," Kazimir asked. "He's not doing great. He's lost way to much blood. He's pale, calmy, and even cold to the touch. He's weak and doesn't seem to have improved any since i last saw him. Mr. Volkou, this man will not survive if he remains here. You must bring him to my clinic immediately," thr doctor said. "Can we take him now," Kazimir asked. "I would like to but unfortunately he's not in a stable enough condition to be moved right now. We must focus on getting him stable enough to be moved," the doctor said. "You shall stay here until then," Kazimir said. "I can't..."You will be staying here. There's no room for discussion. He needs a doctor here," Kazimir interrupted. The doctor, trembling, reluctantly cooperated with Kazimir. The maid showed the doctor where he'd be staying before returning to her quarters.

A month had gone by and Miroslav has yet to awaken. "Mr. Volkou," the doctor said. "What is it," Kazimir asked removing his jacket. "Mr. Shinazugawa's wound is healing nicely, but I'm concerned that he hasn't yet to awaken," the doctor replied. "Just keep treating his wound. I'm sure he'll awake soon," Kazimir said. "Mr. Volkou, sir, shall I prepare your clothes," the maid asked. "No need," Kazimir replied. "Are you sure, sir, you appear to have blood on your sleeve," the maid ststed. Kazimir looked at his sleeves before waving the doctor away. "Go ahead and place clothes in my bathroom. I shall shower before seeing Miroslav," Kazimir said. "Yes, sir," the maid said then left. The maid left clothes on the bathroom sink. Once Kazimir finished his shower and got dressed he went into Miroslav's room. Miroslav was laying unconscious on the bed while the doctor checked his wound. "Once your done you may leave," Kazimir said. "Sorry to bother you, sir, but Pankratiy is here. He says he needs to speak with you," the maid said. "Send him in," Kazimir said. "Yes, sir," the maid said then left. "I've finished checking Miroslav's wounds so ill be taking my leave," the doctor said then left. Pankratiy entered the room just as the doctor was leaving. He walked over to Kazimir handing him a paper. "They're searching for Miroslav Shinazugawa. The police even put up rewards and numbers to call if they see or hear anything," Pankratiy stated. "This could be a problem," Kazimir said. "If they find him here, boss, you'll be in trouble. With Miroslav injured and unconscious they'll think you're the cause of it," Pankratiy said. "They won't find him," Kazimir said. "How can you be sure," Pankratiy asked. "They don't have any clues," Kazimir replied. "What about that child? How can you be sure she won't say anything," Pankratiy asked. "She won't, Pankratiy. Ekaterina is a smart girl," Kazimir replied. "Sir," Pankratiy said. "If you're that worried then make sure that the police can't find us," Kazimir said. "We don't need anything happing to you, sir. We also can't let the police take Miroslav since he may talk," Pankratiy said. "He won't," Kazimir said as he gently stroked Miroslav's cheek. "How can you be so sure, boss," Pankratiy asked. "Because i know he won't. He's had many chances to tell the other detective as well as the police. Yet he remains silent about everything, even the toture that hes gone through," Kazimir replied. Pankratiy didnt say anything else as he watched his boss carefully care for the injuried detective. "Is that all you came here for, Pankratiy," Kazimir asked. "Yes, sir," Pankratiy replied. "Then you may leave," Kazimir said. Pankratiy quickly left the house and returned to the others. Kazimir remained near Miroslav for the rest of the night before returning to work the next day. The maid and the doctor took care of the detective while Kazimir was away. As time passed by Kazimir got a lot more busy causing him to gone for days even weeks.

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