Since I Found You
I Love You

“I can't believe this,” said Ludwig. He turned his attention to Inre, who was also looking at him.

“I have no other choice, son. I also have a family to save,” regretted Inre before turning his back. It was as if the man did not have the courage to look at Ludwig any longer.

“What are you doing, old man?” hisses Ludwig. The look on his face had now turned violent.

“I asked a friend to remove the name of General Inre Harald, from the illegal cooperation that you two have done. The general will no longer be a protector to your illicit business, Ludwig. All the evidence is now directed entirely to you. You can't escape let alone escape." Vlad smirked in satisfaction after saying so.

“Vlad Ignashevich! I never imagined I'd find someone as jerk and bitchy as you in this life!" ludwig's growl. “You have destroyed everything!” Ludwig flicked his finger. At that moment, all the men who had formed a barricade, fired their weapons in all directions.

One of the bullets hit Inre's left chest before the old man could protect himself.

Vlad shouted loudly before lunging at Ludwig's body. They both fell down and rolled on the altar floor.

Vlad's position at that time was under Ludwig, who was preparing to clench his hand to hit him. However, Ludwig had not been able to carry out his intention, Vlad had already raised the opponent with both hands and one leg, then threw it towards Ludwig's men.

Some people fell, as Ludwig's body floated and hit them. Others were seeking revenge against Vlad, by firing shots at the blue-eyed man's head.

That day, it seemed like luck was overshadowing Vlad. Before the bullets were fired, Ludwig's armed men were first paralysed by the tactical uniformed troops who had prepared. The bullets penetrated the bodies of these neatly-tuned men. In a matter of seconds, all Ludwig's men who were at the location had been successfully disabled.

“If you think you've won, then that's a big mistake! My men are scattered all over Germany! These people you've killed are just a small part of my followers!" Ludwig, who had been lying on the grassy ground, now got up while patting his dirty white pants. The man showed his courage again.

“Oh! Apparently you missed the news,” said someone who came out from behind the row of men in uniform.

“Who are you!” ludwig turned to look towards the source of the voice.

“I am Karl Volkov, leader of the Red Wolf Clan. My friend, who works in the Russian government, has been working with the German defense ministry. They've arranged a meeting with the special forces in the army, to arrest every member of the Schwarzer Kristall organization that you preside over,” the light of a dark-haired man with dazzling blue eyes. He smiled calmly at Ludwig who was shocked not dumbstruck.

“Give up now. Don't fight any resistance!" vlad exclaimed, still with a cautious attitude.

“You think I'm that weak?” Ludwig showed no fear at all. He reached into something from inside his pocket, then lifted the object that turned out to be a grenade. As fast as lightning, Ludwig unlocks the grenade and throws it at Karl Volkov.

Luckily, Karl avoided it first. He jumped up and rolled to the side. Karl coughed for a moment, breathing in the dense smoke before standing up and looking around. Ludwig Stegen has disappeared.

Vlad, who had also jumped to dodge, caught Ludwig's movements. Vlad saw the man running into the mansion. “Altea!” vlad suddenly cried. He was worried that Ludwig would find the whereabouts of his future wife and return with her.

Vlad didn't care about anything when he went after Ludwig. In order to cut the distance, he crossed the grass and lunged at the glass window in one of the rooms of the mansion, until it broke into pieces.

That dangerous move is bearing fruit. Vlad was able to catch Ludwig. He grabbed Ludwig's back collar, until the man bounced. The beautiful man who almost ended his bachelor period fell.

In an unprepared position, Vlad climbed Ludwig's body, then beat him all out. With a remnant of energy, Ludwig retorted. He grabbed an ornamental pot nearby, then smacked it into Vlad's head.

Blood flowed between Vlad's blond hair, making the man's vision twinkle. The opportunity was not wasted by Ludwig. He beat Vlad back, by thrusting a few deadly kicks into the stomach until Vlad sprawled.

“Death to you now!" Ludwig Sermon. He's now climbing Vlad's body. Ludwig prepared to thrust his fist into Vlad's left chest.

“I don't think now,” reply Vlad while laughing. He stopped Ludwig's hand that was about to touch his chest. Vlad twisted Ludwig's hand and pushed it with all his might, while trying to get up.

Ludwig was desperate. It was hard to believe that his normal-bodied self could be defeated by a Vlad who only had one leg. But that's the truth. Now, Ludwig is helpless. The handsome man's body was already covered with several wounds.

In such a position, Vlad had prepared with a dagger taken from his fake foot. The weapon with the pointed and jagged tip earlier looked shiny, making anyone who saw can estimate its sharpness. Vlad looked very different. He is no longer a calm businessman, when he is in a situation like this.

Vlad was dashing and full of confidence. Scary grinning adorned the handsome face of the blond man. No one thought that a man as calm as himself could defeat a powerful and dangerous Ludwig Stegen.

“Pronounce your last words, Goddamn it!” vlad said coldly. His right leg was already on Ludwig's chest. Pressing strong and merciless. “Choose death as you wish.” Vlad raised both his hands. He prepared to use a dagger that was grasped, to finish Ludwig's life right then and there. “Death to you, Ludwig Stegen!” vlad Sentak.

However, when the pointed tip was ready to be washed with Ludwig's fresh blood, a sound was heard that prevented Vlad from doing the brutality. “Stop, Sir!”

Vlad immediately looked over. So did Ludwig who kept bleeding from his mouth. The two handsome men were fixated, looking at the beautiful figure that made them fight desperately. “Do not interfere, Altea!” sergeant Vlad spoke with great emphasis.

“Seez, Perle,” timpal Ludwig. “I don't want you to see me in this condition,” said the man again with great difficulty.

“I also don't want you to see me when you finish him.” Vlad still glared at the woman of his heart.

“Then, don't do anything. Don't cover your hands with sin, sir. I won't let it go.” Altea softly told Vlad. He stood right in front of the blue-eyed handsome man. Altea felt the sturdy jaw of Elke's son.

The young woman tiptoed, then kissed Vlad's lips for a moment. Simultaneously, his hand held the two daggers that were in the hands of the handsome man earlier. “Save back your weapons, Sir,” whispered Altea slowly and gently. “Stop all of this.”

“Can't! I must kill the man who has made you feel insulted!” reject Vlad firmly.

“I've tried to forget and accept all that. You who have been so good take me and give me such incredible love. Please, never dirty your hands with blood just for my sake. Mrs Elke won't like it either when you see you're a killer.”

Altea can suddenly be very gentle. He looks a lot more mature. The young woman turned her attention to Ludwig, who was still sprawled and trying to get up. Altea then approached the handsome man with a mouth full of blood. “Ludwig,” said slowly. He lowered the body next to the man.

“Perle ...” Ludwig's heavy breathing was wheezing. Every now and then, he grimaces in pain. Ludwig tried to grab Altea's hand. “Perle,” said again. “I love you.”

“If you really love me, then go. Let go and let me live my life in peace. Just like before, when I was a free Altea Miller. At that time, my life did feel so heavy, but I was not in pressure and fear.” Altea watched Ludwig who looked at him with a hopeful look.

“I love you, Perle.” Ludwig again said those words to Altea.

“Never say that to my future wife!” sergeant Vlad won't take it. He intended to re-attack Ludwig who had already been defeated in a landslide.

“No! Stop!” prevent Altea immediately.

“Do not block me, Altea!”

“No!” Altea stood up again. “I won't let you do anything more brutal than this, sir. No will!” firmly Altea. “You are a gentleman, Vlad Ignashevich! You're not gonna do this.”

Unexpectedly, Altea gathered in front of Vlad. “I won't stand until you stop,” the door is clear.

“Altea." Vlad stared softly at the beautiful woman in front of him. In order to grant Altea's request, Vlad put his sharp weapon back in a special place at his fake feet. He approached Altea, then helped her up. “What do you want from me, darling?” tanyanya gently.

“Take me home,” replied Altea confidently, hugging tightly the sturdy body of the handsome man.