Nikita's POV I've had enough of Vlad. How long has he kept my children from me, getting on my nerves? Now, he aims to harm my great-grandchildren, which I cannot allow. He is the most vicious person I've ever encountered. Living with him for the last few decades has been torturous. He does nothing but pursue my children across the globe. I can't tolerate this any longer. Now that I understand our purpose here, my fury is uncontainable. Vlad doesn't know my strength when I'm enraged. I am as formidable as he is, for I am an original, too. It's his doing that we became originals. And if he thinks I'll suppress my emotions as he did long ago, he's gravely mistaken. My love for my children will not be extinguished. "Nikita, what are you doing up? Aren't you supposed to be asleep? I told you