Chapter 41: The Protector’s Vow

Bella stayed in Mikhail’s arms long after he kissed her stomach. She could still feel the warmth of his lips there. His hand rested on her belly like he was trying to protect the baby already. She ran her fingers through his hair and tried to breathe normally.“I still can’t believe it,” she said softly.Mikhail lifted his head and looked at her. His eyes were different now. Softer, but also sharper. Like he had something new to fight for.“Neither can I,” he said. “But it’s real. You’re carrying my child.”He sat up and pulled her with him. His hand never left her stomach. “Things are going to change. Starting right now.”Bella frowned. “What do you mean?”“You’re not leaving this penthouse without guards. Not even for a minute. Viktor will pick three men. They stay with you everywhere.”She sat up straighter. “Mikhail, that’s too much. I already feel like I can’t breathe sometimes.”He shook his head. “I almost lost you twice. I’m not risking it again. Not with our baby inside you.”

Chapter 42: Cradle of Fire

Bella woke up gasping. Her heart pounded so hard it felt like it would break through her ribs. In the dream she had been running through a dark hallway. Gunshots echoed everywhere. She held her stomach, trying to protect the baby, but blood was already soaking through her shirt. She screamed for Mikhail but he never came.She sat up fast in bed. Tears ran down her face. Her hands went straight to her belly like she needed to make sure the baby was still there.Mikhail woke up instantly. He sat up and pulled her into his arms before she could even speak.“Hey,” he said softly. “I’ve got you. Breathe.”She buried her face in his chest. Her whole body shook. “I lost the baby. In the dream. There was blood and I couldn’t find you and—”“Shh.” He rubbed her back in slow circles. “It was just a dream. Our baby is safe. You’re safe. I’m right here.”She cried harder. The fear felt so real. “What if something happens? What if Rossi—”Mikhail held her tighter. “Nothing is going to happen. I wo

Chapter 43: Leaked Whispers

Bella stayed curled against Mikhail’s chest. His words still hung in the air between them. *Then let me be scared for both of us.* She closed her eyes and tried to believe it. His hand rested on her stomach like he was already protecting the baby. She placed her hand over his. For a moment, everything felt okay.They fell asleep like that. Tangled together. Safe.The next morning, Bella woke up alone. The bed was still warm where Mikhail had been. She stretched slowly and touched her stomach again. The nausea was there, but lighter today. She smiled a little. Maybe things were getting better.She got up, pulled on one of his shirts, and walked to the kitchen. Coffee was already made. She poured a cup and stood by the window, looking out at the city.Mikhail came in a few minutes later. His face was tight.“Morning,” she said.He walked over and kissed her forehead. “Morning. How do you feel?”“Better,” she said. “Still tired, but okay.”He nodded, but his mind was somewhere else. She

Chapter 44: The Doctor’s Visit

Mikhail stared at the drone footage on his tablet. “They know where you sleep now. Someone inside my house is feeding them.”Bella’s hand instinctively went to her stomach. She felt the small curve there, still hidden under her shirt. The words made her chest tight. She looked up at him.“What do we do?” she asked.Mikhail put the tablet down. He pulled her closer, one arm around her shoulders. “First, we make sure you and the baby are okay. I called the doctor. She’s coming here today. Private. No one else knows.”Bella nodded. She was glad he was taking control, but part of her still felt scared. “Okay.”A few hours later, the doctor arrived. She was a quiet woman in her fifties with kind eyes. Mikhail had her brought up through the private elevator. No one else saw her.They went into one of the spare rooms Mikhail had turned into a small medical space. A bed, some machines, and an ultrasound setup.The doctor smiled at Bella. “Let’s take a look.”Mikhail helped Bella lie down. He

Chapter 45: Father in Chains

Mikhail stood by the window for a long time after he said those words. His hand stayed on Bella’s stomach. She could feel the weight of everything he wasn’t saying. The war. The baby. Her father. All of it.“I think it’s time,” he said finally.Bella looked up at him. “Time for what?”“To talk to your father. He’s been in The Vault for days. He says he has information. I want you there when I ask him.”She felt her stomach twist. “You want me to see him like that? Locked up?”Mikhail nodded. “You need to hear it from him. All of it. No more secrets between us.”She thought about the video on the USB drive. The way her father took the money. The way he sold her again. Her hands started shaking.“Okay,” she said. “I’ll go.”They went down together. The elevator felt colder than usual. Mikhail held her hand the whole way. When the doors opened, two guards stood waiting. They walked ahead without saying anything.The Vault smelled like metal and fear. Bella’s steps slowed as they got clos

All Chapters of The Beauty and Her Dangerous Mafia Lord : Chapter 41 - Chapter 45

Chapter 41: The Protector’s Vow

Chapter 42: Cradle of Fire

Chapter 43: Leaked Whispers

Chapter 44: The Doctor’s Visit

Chapter 45: Father in Chains