Dirty Passions An Interracial Russian Mafia Romance (The Lion and The Mouse #5) - Kenya Wright Page 0,116

Fela sat on the floor like a damn dog, listening to Adrik’s plans, he was able to provide evidence and give names of all that were involved.”

Emily clenched her teeth. “I still can’t believe Fela was his dog for so long.”

Rolan continued, “Fela returned to Nigeria with half of a college education and a good bit of money from the King. There a movement and gangster was born.”

“I didn’t know this story.”

Rolan took another gulp. “No one knows this story. In fact, you still don’t know this story. You have enough enemies. There’s no need to stoke the fires with Fela.”

“Someone is involved in terrorizing my mouse and it may go back to this situation.”

“Still,” Rolan added. “Be mindful of this. For now, there is a subordinate relationship between Sicily’s Cosa Nostra, and Black Axe, but that’s not the case in Calabria with the ‘Ndrangheta. Black Axe rose against them. Soon, they will do the same in Sicily. Years will continue and Black Axe may come to Russia. It could be a good time to reconnect with Fela, but not with this history.”

“I have enough going on.”

Intrigued, Emily asked, “Why does Cosa Nostra still have control?”

Rolan tapped his head. “Your mouse is the business side of your relationship. I see.”

I frowned.

“Cosa Nostra have strict rules with Black Axe. They’ve done this to maintain control over Fela and his men. They won’t let the Nigerians have possession of any guns in the region of Sicily.” Rolan shook his head. “For now, it’s worked. But it won’t stick. Fela will change that.”

“Why do you think he will?” Emily asked.

“While Fela may not have full control of the drug dealing in Sicily, prostitution is Black Axe’s most profitable businesses in that region. Currently, 90% of the prostitutes in Sicily now come from Nigeria.”

Emily raised her brows. “How did Black Axe get control of the region’s prostitution?”

I offered the answer, “Cosa Nostra is reluctant to manage this business.”

“It’s according to their old mafia codes of honor, prostitution is considered a shameful activity.” Rolan gave her a sad smile. “Yet, that has not stopped Cosa Nostra soldiers from going into the Nigerian brothels and getting a taste of—”

“Careful, Uncle Rolan,” I warned.

“I was going to say chocolate love. It appears the Sicilians have a serious addiction to black women.”

“Chocolate love?” I scowled. “That isn’t any better than what I thought you would say.”

Emily smiled. “It’s fine.”

“I apologize, Emily, for my comment and that picture. Seeing an image like that must have worried you about the brotherhood.” Rolan finished his glass. “We’re not a group of gentlemen, but most of us don’t treat other human beings like animals. The ones that do, tend to have odd, unexpected endings.”

“Someone’s been leaving dead monkeys and gorillas in our bedroom,” I said.

Horror covered Rolan’s face. “Then, Moscow will be a war zone soon.”

I pushed the picture over to him. “I have more questions about this.”

“Then, I’m making another drink.” Rolan rose and headed over to the bar. “How can I help?”

“The other man in the picture.” I pointed. “My god father. Do you have any idea where he could be right now?”

“Timur?” Rolan poured his glass and returned to the desk. “I’ve visited Timur from time to time. More just to make sure he hasn’t killed himself. You see. . .Timur had gone insane.”

“How?”

“He’s in America. Out in the woods. Building a church with no followers. A good man with a broken brain.”

Emily blinked. “Building a church with no followers?”

“Timur would not have had anything to do with this monkey business,” Rolan continued. “When your father died, Timur left for the States and monitored many of the brotherhood’s activities on the West Coast. He is completely disconnected from anything that went on in Europe.”

“You can’t think of any link?” I asked.

“There’s only one. When Igor’s wife died, Igor began messing with Timur’s sister, Celina. Which caused a lot of friction between them. Timur no longer talked to Igor after that.”

I raised my brows. “Celina? The one who took my codes and started the whole battle between Igor and the French?”

“Yes. That Celina.”

“I didn’t realize that was my god father’s sister.”

“It is. Although we have all tried to forget. But it is also the reason why she gained so much power with the brotherhood. Many loved Timur, while others idolized Igor.”

Emily raised both hands in shock. “Wait. If. . .your god father, Timur, is Celina’s brother, then his daughter is Eden. Jean-Pierre’s girlfriend.”

Rolan nodded. “Yes. That was his little one’s