Obeying the Russian Mafia Boss: A Mob Romance by Bella Rose, Leona Lee Read Free Book Online Page A

by three men. The home itself rose three stories high with several patios and men patrolling each patio. “Erik,” she asked softly, “Are you in danger? Is this job dangerous?”
    He put his arm around her waist and gently led her inside. “Don’t worry about the guards. It’s just a precaution. The more money a person has, the more problems it seems to invite. They are there to protect me and all the inhabitants inside. That includes you as well, my sweet.”
    Her heart skipped a beat. Did he give all of his employees pet names or just her?
    “Your house is enormous.” Her mouth dropped open as they walked into the foyer. “How do you not already have a cleaning service? You’d need ten of me to keep this place clean. Not that I won’t do the job of ten people. For the money that you’re paying me, I’ll do the job of twenty.”
    He didn’t say anything as he guided her through the foyer. The black slate floor reflected the light from the large chandelier hanging above them. She didn’t see a single speck of dust on anything. His long strides were almost too much for her, and she stumbled to keep up. Moving purposefully, he pulled her up two flights of stairs.
    “Is your office on the third floor?” she asked nervously. That seemed strange. Most people with home offices kept them on the first floor. “Is this a tour? You’re not explaining anything.”
    Without breaking his stride, he looked down and smiled at her. “What I want to discuss with you isn’t in the office, and the tour can wait.” He suddenly stopped abruptly and opened the door. She took a couple of steps inside before freezing.
    “I don’t know what you were thinking,” she said coldly. “But I don’t conduct business in a bedroom.” She turned, but he blocked the door. Panic rose inside her.
    “Easy,” he murmured. “I just wanted to clear something up from the very beginning so you understand every aspect of the job. This will be where you sleep.”
    Her pulse jumped, and she frowned. “I didn’t know that my job meant I would have to stay here.”
    “I’ll let you have guarded visits with your mother once a week, but that will be the only time you set foot out of this house. I guard anyone associated with me very closely. There will be a list of duties ready for you every morning. You’ll perform your duty flawlessly and keep me happy, and at the end of the year, you can walk away debt free,” he said in a low voice.
    “That seems a little extreme.” She cocked her head and narrowed her eyes. “Am I missing something here?”
    “Are these terms not acceptable to you?”
    “I can be a live-in maid. That’s fine, but I don’t see why I would need armed guards to escort me to the hospital.”
    He noticeably relaxed. “Ella, you have to understand that I am a powerful man. Anyone who works for me is at risk. The guard is for your protection as well as mine. There has been more than one instance of treason within my organization.”
    Organization and not company. There was something odd about that. She was too tired to work it out right now though. She rubbed her arms and slowly looked around the bedroom. It looked comfortable for a prison.
    “I guess that makes sense. Do all of your staff live in-house?”
    “Yes. I don’t want you to feel that you’re not safe here. My bedroom is right next door.”
    There was something seductive about the way he said it, and she slowly blew out her breath as she turned and stared at the wall. The gorgeous Russian would be sleeping on the other side? Did he sleep naked?
    Quickly closing her eyes, she tried to push the thought out of her head. He was trying to do something nice for her, and here she was, once again having sexual fantasies about him. She really needed to get it together.
    “Okay,” she said softly.
    Erik stepped away from the door and smirked. “Good. I’ll have my driver take you back home. You can see your mother tomorrow and inform her of your new job.