" Vladimir," Kate said as she saw him and 3 males who she didn't know present in the hospital room. One of them looked very similar to Vladimir. Vladimir went towards her and hugged her.

" How are you feeling now?" Vladimir asked frantically while looking at her anxiously

" I am feeling better now and thank you for helping me and my friends, Vladimir. By the way, where are they? From what I remember they were on the flight with me and I talked to you a few minutes and after that I can't remember anything " Kate said pulling away from the hug. Vladimir helped her lay back down.

"Dominic and the others are getting treated right now. They have some serious injuries but don't worry they will be fine in few days and Thank God Eros was with us on the flight. He was able to treat some of their wounds on the flight. And you don't need to thank me I am glad you are fine now," Vladimir said as he pulled the quilt over her.

" I want to see them," Kate said and started getting off the bed but Vladimir gently but firmly grabbed her arm." Kate, please let the doctor check you first then you can meet them" Vladimir said in a pleading voice and Kate was hesitant but she reluctantly nodded her head.

They both were staring at each other. Their faces unconsciously coming close to each other until they heard someone coughing.

Vladimir leaned back and looked to see Yakim looking at them with a sheepish grin. " Kate this is " I am his twin brother older by a minute but still older" Yakim finished Vladimir's sentence and grinned at Kate. Kate gives him a smile in return.

" I am Eros Cirillo Yakim's fiance," Eros said with a polite smile on his face and Kate smiled and nodded her head in acknowledgement.

" And I am Maksim Vladimir's second-oldest brother," Maksim said.

There was a knock on the door and Eros said to come in and the door opened revealing the doctor and a nurse. " Good afternoon Mr Vladimir I came here to check up on Miss Katelyn," the doctor said walking towards them.

" Hello, Miss Katelyn I am Dr Ashley Cole. How are you feeling now? You passed out due to stress and weaknesses. I would suggest you rest for few days and try not to take the stress. I will prescribe a few pills and vitamins" Dr Ashley said

" I am feeling fine now and thank you, Doctor Ashley," Kate said

" It's my job and if you want to get discharged I can send the papers and then you can go home." Dr Ashley said

Vladimir and the rest looked at me and I said " I would like to get discharged".

" Okay, I will send the papers and here is the prescription for Kate's pills. I will leave now" Dr Ashley said and handed the prescription to Vladimir and smiled at me before leaving.

" I will go and get the pills from the pharmacy," Maksim said and headed out.

"I and Eros will be back in some time," Yakim said and dragged Eros with him.

Now Kate and Vladimir were left alone in the room. " Vladimir please take me to my friends now"

" Ok let's go," Vladimir said and held her hand and they headed towards where Stella and Dominic were. Vladimir knocked on the door and they heard Stella say come in. Vladimir opened the door to reveal Stella sitting near Dominic's bed who was currently unconscious.

" Stella," Kate said and rushed towards her and hugged her. " Kate, how are you now?" Stella asked pulling away from the hug

" I am fine now, how are you and Dominic? Did that asshole hurt you? The last time I saw Dominic he was hurt pretty badly. How is he now?" Kate asked worriedly?

" We are both okay and Dominic will be awake in few hours. The doctor said to let him rest and I don't have any physical injuries so don't worry" Stella said

" Thank God that you both are fine," Kate said and sat on the chair placed next to Stella's chair. Stella and Kate both talked for a few minutes while Vladimir was just standing near the door.

After meeting Stella and Dominic they both went to meet Ava and Mason and then Elijah and Jayden.

Ava wasn't really in a good condition not only she has physical injuries but she was sexually assaulted too. But nobody knew what Stella faced.

Kate then told Vladimir that she doesn't want to be discharged today. She will leave the hospital with her friends and Vladimir agreed.

The day after they were all ready to be discharged. Dominic had gained his consciousness the same night. Kate was with Vladimir in his car. Others went in different cars.

" Um Kate I want to ask you something," Vladimir said scratching the back of his neck. Kate nodded her head indicating him to continue.

" Do you remember this ring?" Vladimir said taking out a ring from his pocket. Kate looked at it for a few seconds before gasping and said with a happy expression on her face " I remember it, Vee. I think when I was around 5 or 6 I gave it to you"

" I am so glad you finally recognized me, Kate and you were 5 and a half when you gave it to me," Vladimir said grinning.

" you changed so much Vee. I am sorry for not recognizing you before. Your and others faces were blurry in my memories but I remember a few things" Kate said

" There is no need to apologise Kate. You know mom will be so excited to meet you again after a long time" Vladimir said

" I am excited too to meet her and uncle and Dim dim too, Vee," Kate said and they both chuckled at Dimitri's nickname. If someone else called Dimitri by this name they would have been dead by Kate was an expectation.

After a few hours, they were ready to go to Vladimir's home. Yakim, Eros and Maksim already went there with Kate's friends.

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