Devotion

Devotion

I took a Bratva bullet.
Got their princess pregnant.
Now my dead brother wants us both six feet under.
I broke the code—touched my best friend’s sister.
Broke her heart—left her behind with my baby.
Broke myself—became the monster I swore I’d never be
Six months in Russian hell turned me into Shakal. The Jackal.
The one who laughs while bones snap.
The one who kills for the Bratva crest on his chest.
My dying best friend made me swear: Protect Vanya.
Blood oath sealed in his last breath.
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