Epilogue

Third POV

Igor stood silently in the spacious living room, his gaze fixed on the large, elegantly framed photo hanging on the wall. The photo captured a moment frozen in time...Caesar and Igor on their wedding day, ten years ago.

Lost in the memory, Igor felt familiar arms wrap around his waist, pulling him into a warm embrace. He turned his head slightly, a bright smile lighting up his face as Caesar rested his chin on Igor’s shoulder.

“You’re glowing, my love" Caesar murmured with a wide smile, his voice soft and filled with affection.

He looked at the photo and then at Igor, his eyes sparkling with warmth.

“You were looking so handsome that day...It was the best day of my life when you became mine forever" Igor chuckled, leaning back into Caesar’s embrace.

“You’re still as cheesy as ever" He teased, though his voice betrayed the fondness he felt.

They both fell into a comfortable silence, staring at the photo as the memories of their wedding day washed over them.

“I can’t believe it’s been ten years,” Igor said softly, his voice tinged with nostalgia.

“Sometimes, it feels like it was just yesterday" Caesar tightened his embrace, pressing a gentle kiss to Igor’s neck.

“And I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. Every challenge, every moment, just to have you by my side" He whispered.

Igor turned in Caesar’s arms, their eyes meeting as they shared a moment of quiet understanding. Time and the world hadn’t been kind, but together, they had faced it all and came out stronger.

Their moment was interrupted by the ringing of Caesar’s phone. He gave Igor a quick look, smiled, and walked away to take the call. Igor, now alone in the quiet living room, sat on the plush couch and pulled out his phone, scrolling through messages.

A few minutes later, Caesar returned, his usual bright smile intact.

“That was Mom,” he said, sitting beside Igor.

“She said they, Dad, and Alexei are having a great time on vacation with Aunt Irina and Anya" Igor looked up from his phone, a soft smile playing on his lips.

“I’m glad they’re finally relaxing. They deserve this after everything we’ve been through" He said, leaning in to kiss Caesar.

Caesar nodded, his expression calm yet content.

“Mom and Dad earned their peace. Retirement suits them".

The tender moment was interrupted by high-pitched voices echoing through the stillness of the mansion.

“Dada! Papa!”

Both men chuckled as three energetic children burst into the room, still in their school uniforms, their faces alight with joy. Bags were flung onto the floor without a care as the kids raced toward their fathers.

Igor and Caesar opened their arms, catching their precious little ones.

“Did you miss us?” The kid in Caesar's lap asked, his tiny hands holding Caesar’s face. Caesar grinned and hugged him tightly.

“Of course, I missed you three. Every second you were away".

“We love you, Dada! Papa!” The three chorused, their innocent voices filling the room with warmth.

(7 years ago)

Igor and Caesar sat on their bed, the soft glow of a bedside lamp casting a golden hue on their faces.

“Caesar,” Igor began.

“I’ve been thinking... about having children" Caesar’s sharp eyes softened.

“Kids?” Igor nodded.

“A family. I want us to have a family..

a piece of us to love and protect" Caesar’s lips curved into a rare, genuine smile.

“I’ve been thinking about it too".

Their decision to pursue surrogacy was met with overwhelming joy from their families. Sasha, Caesar’s cousin, had volunteered to be their surrogate.

Months later, Emil was born, a bundle of joy that brought light into their lives.

Two years later, their family expanded when Evelina and Vlad, the twins, were born through another surrogate. Their home, once a quiet sanctuary, became filled with laughter, tiny footsteps, and endless love.

(Present Day)

Igor kissed Evelina and Vlad, who were perched on his lap, their giggles infectious. Caesar ruffled Emil’s hair and held him close.

“You three are my world,” Caesar said, his voice filled with emotion.

Igor chuckled and looked at Caesar, his arms secure around the twins.

“You’re my world too, Caesar" Their eyes met, a silent exchange of love and gratitude passing between them. Caesar leaned in closer.

“I’m blessed to have you...I love you, Igor Mikhailov” He whispered, his voice carrying the weight of his emotions.

Igor smirked, leaning back slightly.

“I love you too...My Mafia King".

They both laughed softly, their gazes shifting to their children. Emil and Vlad were enthusiastically conversing with each other, while Evelina was playfully tugging at Vlad's hair.

In that moment, surrounded by their laughter and warmth, Caesar and Igor knew they had built something unbreakable...a family they would protect with everything they had.