Novels by Mercinne

Solane Marcello's laughter that was once melodious to my hearing, now sounds horrid, hurting and maniac to my ears. I stood there shaking with fury as my plan of escaping failed.“You are only making this harder for yourself, Sol,” he muttered, grabbing my cheeks and squeezing it tightly but I refused to let this monster touch me “Get your hands off me, you murderer,” I spat, shaking my face from his grip.He tilted his head slightly, looking at me like he wasn't affected by my words. “Your stubbornness proves that I have no choice but to do this,” he said, without waiting for my reaction, he flipped me, hanging me on his shoulders.‘What’s he planning to do?’I shouted, screamed and hit him on his shoulders, my legs dangling in the air as he carried me back into the mansion. My screams fell on deaf ears, reminding me of where I was and the scary thing was that I might not be able to be free from here.He carried me back to the room, locking the door from outside. Footsteps echoed

Marcello Regnum club pulsed with life, the music booming until it felt like the walls were moving with the beat. Regnum shined across the street outside, drawing people in like moth chasing light. Inside the black marble floor gleamed, reflecting flashes of light, while crystal fixtures scattered sparks over the crowd.Many think it's a place for pleasure. I knew it for what it truly was. The private rooms above the dance floor weren't for drinking, they were for businesses, keeping order and for reminding me where power lived.The crowd parted as soon as I stepped inside. No one needs to hear my name to recognize me. Heads turn, silent gasps, voice low. My presence alone commands authority that clears paths.I was dressed in a sharp buttoned black suit that opened a little bit of skin. My men followed from behind unnecessarily. The room already made space for me.Men of caliber filled the VIP lounge as a gambling session was going on. The air shifted as I walked by, the strippers wh

SolaneI watched in horror as the two men hugged each other. They were friends.My legs felt rooted to the spot as my mind reeled at this unveiling. I thought I was being saved but instead I was tricked to the person I was running away from.A sudden helplessness overshadowed me and I dropped to the floor in defeat. I was already in the lion lair and there's no way out.“See you later, man,” Alessandro called over his shoulder as he walked away.“What's going on,Alex?” I said,my voice barely above a whisper mixed with anger brewing in me. “This wasn't what we agreed on. Why did you do this?” I yelled.Alessandro didn't give a reply but just walked past me. No! I must be dreaming. This isn't real. How did they do it? My boyfriend and the person I was supposed to get married to. They are working together. They planned this and unfortunately, I felt right. Easily.“Later, man,” Salvatore replied. The sound of his steps approached me but my gaze was the other way. With every step he too

Solane A loud scream escaped my lips as I scrambled close to where my father's lifeless body laid. I couldn't stop the tears that ticked down my face. Father and I had sometimes disagreed on some things, but I had never wished him death, despite him being annoying and frustrating. In spite of all these, I love Father so much. He was the only one I have as a family in the whole wide world. I raised my head and looked around. All my father's men went down as unknown gun men took all of them out. The horror played in front of me as they were being shot radically. ‘No! Maybe I had seen something wrong. Salvatore couldn't have killed father.’ I thought, shaking my head in denial. But it happened right in front of me. My eyes met Salvatore's and I could see his eyes darkened. This is nothing like my boyfriend of two years. Who's this man before me? The room fell into a dreadful silence as only my trembling voice could be heard in the room. One of the armed men walked closer to Sal

Solane “What!” I exclaimed,my mouth widened in shock as my Father broke the news of the marriage arrangements to me.“Get ready for the wedding preparation, the date has been scheduled for two weeks from now,” Father said,his gaze pinned on me intently.“Father… you can't do this to me. I have always obeyed your wishes, doing every single thing you want me to do. But not… this” I said, wearily,my voice losing its steadiness. “I said what I said, Solane,” he said,his voice rigged on the edge and his expression stoic. I know that tone, he only calls me Solane when he’s in a serious mood. I know better not to press harder but my dreams of getting married to someone that I love is at stake here.Father is a man who achieves whatever he sets his mind to achieve. Once he made a decision no matter what it would cost him,he made sure to fulfil it to the last. This made him one of the dreaded Mafia in Sicily making his persistence on this marriage scares me. I slowly lowered myself,my knees

CRYSTAL My back landed on the bed gently with my hands still around his neck as he leaves traces of kisses on my lips, down to my jaw, neck, collarbone then to my chest. My stomach flipped as his wet kiss stopped at the center of my chest. I was already feeling a sweet sensation between my legs even though he hadn't touched me.He unbuttoned my gown slowly, kissing me in a slow burn matter, my breath etched as he pulled the fabric beneath me and flung it across the room. His warm hands gripped my waist, pushing my back upward and wrapped my legs around his waist.He began to unbutton his own shirt but I couldn't wait any longer because it's been weeks we had time for ourselves like this. I was so happy that we made up and can't wait for him to touch and make me crazy. I grabbed him by myself, kissing and tasting him like I was eating a popped cherry.“Ahhh,” A loud moan tore through my throat as he fondled my breast, igniting the hot sensation swelling in my stomach.Just as I know,

CRYSTAL I must be seeing things, right? That can't be Jaden. My mind stuttered in disbelief as I blinked twice, hoping my eyes were playing tricks on me. Was mourning his father's death by acting all cold just an excuse to get away from me? The thought clawed at me, butter and sharp.“Excuse me,” a lady said as she walked past me, brushing my shoulders.The gift I was holding almost fell but I held it more tightly. My head suddenly throbbed, my heart pounded faster and I suddenly felt my lungs give way. I pushed past the people dancing, going in the direction where they were when a pair of hands slid around my waist.“Get your hands off me,” I yelled, but my voice was covered by the music.“Yo, chill. You don't expect me to leave a pretty girl like you,” the stranger said, his grip tight around me.His breath oozed of alcohol and he was so dead drunk, so I brushed his hands away with all my strength then walked away, without looking back.All I wanted to see was Jaden and get out of

CRYSTAL It's been weeks since the burial. The office felt more cold as Jaden drove himself into work and everyone had been walking on egg shells around him, including Maya, his business partner. No one dared slack at work because nobody wants to get on his bad even now that he's more cold and strives for perfection at work.I had expected Jaden to be by my side but the side where he slept was cold, indicating that he had probably left for work so early like does for the past weeks. His lack of rest made me worry so much coupled with coming back home late the previous day. Today being his birthday made me nervous and unhappy at once, because he must have been so overwhelmed by work that he didn't even remember what today was.At work, I had contemplated what to do for him but nothing spectacular came to mind because I hadn't planned a birthday celebration before so I decided to call his friends, Drake and Jack but then I hesitated, my hands hovering over the screen.“Should I call t

CRYSTAL He closed the distance, “Are you alright?” He asked, his face full of concern, his hands firm around me, steading me from fall.I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out. The words were too heavy to say, I didn't know how I would tell him.Jaden frowned, wondering why I was speechless, “What's wrong, babe?” I hesitated, my voice breaking. “Y…your father, it's him,” I said, my eyes almost teary. “He is dead.”Jaden froze for a second, his eyes blinked, the light in them died before I could finish. “Are you sure about this, Crystal? He spoke to me yesterday,” he said, voice croaking.“The call was from his secretary, Jayden,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. His eyes dropped, melting the hope that was once there away.For a moment, silence filled the room. Jaden met my gaze as though trying to process words that didn't make sense. As if on a run, he grabbed his keys and exited the room. I followed him immediately, calling after him but he didn't answer or turn b

CRYSTAL The ring of Jaden's phone woke me from sleep, I raised my head to see him fast asleep beside me. A small smile curled on my lips as the flashback of him carrying me back to the room resurfaced.I tilted my head to look at his calm, chiseled jaw, nose, closed eyelids and lips. My hands ached to touch them but I couldn't because I didn't want him to see me drooling over him.“Are you done drooling over me?” Jaden's deep voice caught me unawares. I laid down back on the bed, feigning sleepiness. I could feel his gaze on my face although my eyes were tightly closed.“Would you keep feigning sleep?” He asked, placing a soft kiss on my forehead.“Hmmm,”I murmured, opening my eyes slightly.When he saw that I wasn't willing to get up from the bed, he started kissing me all over my face, making me end up laughing. Our giggles filled the room as we ended up teasing each other. I couldn't wish for something less than what we are now, carefree and love without drama…but is it possible

CRYSTAL Jaden walked to me, caging me with his arms as I stood behind the cabinet while I was trying to gather some ingredients to make us a light dinner or maybe breakfast because it was already early hours of the morning, just that it's still very dark.His hot breath fanned my neck, tingling me and spiking a hot sensation down my spine. “What can I make out of this for you, Jaden?” I said, managing to form the words to say before I said it.His head rested on the nap of my neck, “Anything you make out of it would do,” he replied, his lips pressed on my shoulder.“Okay,” I muttered, wiggling myself from his grip. Jaden always had a way of getting things if he wanted it. His charm always does the work. He rested his back on the cabinet, watching me as I moved around the kitchen, preparing a light meal of boiled egg, cheese and sliced bread for us.“Let me help you with that,” he said, collecting the plate from my hands while I went to take juice from the refrigerator.“Thank you,”