Chapter 25: TENSION IN BREAKFAST (2)

Silence. The tension grew. All eyes were on Ophelia, who blinked feigning innocence, and Nikolai, who had a proud smile on his face that didn't quite reach those stormy eyes of his, leaned back on his chair. Viktor grinned incredulously. It looked like Nikolai had met his match. The dragoness was far too daring, and her attitude would place her in an early grave. Her words continued repeating in Vladmir's head, giving him the appearance of having seen a ghost. She claimed Nikolai with her words. Just like that. "What the.." Pavel and Boris looked at Ophelia as if she had completely lost her mind. "Oh my!" Sasha beamed gleefully, while Yulia appeared furious. "How dare you!" Yakim screamed out once again. "Shush! The affection is mutual." Nikolai said in a low, seldom voice and turned his gaze to Ophelia. "Do you find this humorous? You will undoubtedly be executed." Alexander spoke calmly and Ophelia turned her gaze to him. The alpha was a dashing man, but he had a harsh tempe