NIKOLAI’S POV 

I arrived early the next day at the boxing gym and found both Viktor and Igor by the ring. Viktor rushed over and embraced me. “Thank God you are back, Coach.” 

“How have you been faring, little one?” I patted his head gently, and he blushed profusely. Igor snickered and walked away. 

“I missed you, Coach. So much,” Viktor leaned in to ...