A DEBT PAID IN FLESH AND SECRETS
They've called me a lot of things; Desperate, reckless and stupid.
My name is Arthur Rowen, and three months ago, my world ended. My father was murdered—skull branded on his forehead like a sick calling card, Lionel family signature marking him as a traitor. My twin brother Asher vanished the same night without a trace, like he never existed.
The police won't help because Lionel's own them.
So I did what any desperate, reckless, stupid person would do: I got myself hired at The Pit of Lust, the Lionel family's underground sex club.
The plan was simple: infiltrate, investigate, find Asher, get out.
Then Andreas Lionel noticed me.
Seven years older, dangerously beautiful, rumored to have appetites that would make a devil blush. The man who might have signed my father's death warrant. He wants me in his private suite, in his bed and under his control.
Maybe I should run and while I'm at it, I should remember why I'm here but Andreas touches me like I'm something precious, not another pretty body in his collection. Fucks me like he's trying to ruin me for anyone else, while somehow making me feel whole for the first time in my life.
The worst part? It's working and my legs are spreading with each passing night shamelessly.
I'm falling for the man who destroyed my family. My brother is still missing and my father is still dead. And I'm still lying to the one person who's made me feel alive.
They say revenge is a dish best served cold.
No one warned me it would taste like whiskey and sin on Andreas Lionel's tongue Or that I'd crave the flavor like an additive.
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Chapter: The Code LeakedThe late performance in the main room was finally over, but my feet did not feel the ache of the dance. My whole body was numb, moving on pure survival instincts. I walked up the back stairs to the third floor, the image of Tobi’s strict midnight deadline burning like fire in my brain. If I did not get those numbers tonight, Asher would not see tomorrow morning. That thought alone kept my knees from buckling as I reached the bedroom door.I pressed the handle and stepped inside, finding the room dim and warm. Andreas was already there, sitting on the edge of the large bed with his shirt unbuttoned, staring at a small stack of papers in his hands. He looked up the moment the door clicked shut, his tired eyes softening as they landed on me."You look completely spent, Raine," Andreas said, setting the papers down on the side table. He stood up and walked over to me, his steps slow and steady. "Val told me you pushed yourself hard during the final song
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Chapter: The Code LeakedThe late performance in the main room was finally over, but my feet did not feel the ache of the dance. My whole body was numb, moving on pure survival instincts. I walked up the back stairs to the third floor, the image of Tobi’s strict midnight deadline burning like fire in my brain. If I did not get those numbers tonight, Asher would not see tomorrow morning. That thought alone kept my knees from buckling as I reached the bedroom door.I pressed the handle and stepped inside, finding the room dim and warm. Andreas was already there, sitting on the edge of the large bed with his shirt unbuttoned, staring at a small stack of papers in his hands. He looked up the moment the door clicked shut, his tired eyes softening as they landed on me."You look completely spent, Raine," Andreas said, setting the papers down on the side table. He stood up and walked over to me, his steps slow and steady. "Val told me you pushed yourself hard during the final song
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Chapter: The Night ShiftMy feet felt like blocks of lead as I walked away from Bella, my chest tight with a mix of fear and cold hope. I kept my eyes on the floor, trying to wipe any look of panic off my face before I reached the main areas of the club. The hallways were getting busy now as the night shift staff started to arrive, their voices mixing with the low hum of the sound system being tested in the main room.I didn't notice Val standing near the linen corner until I almost ran right into him. He was holding a stack of clipboards, his eyes fixed on me with a sharp, ugly look that made me freeze."You look like you just saw a ghost, Raine," Val said, his voice dripping with false sweetness. He leaned closer, his eyes darting toward the quiet corridor I had just left. "Or did you just have a very interesting chat with the boss's sister?""I was just asking her about the schedule changes," I lied, keeping my voice soft as I tried to step around him. "She wanted to kn
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Chapter: The Secret ApproachThe meeting in the lounge finally ended, and the men scattered to their posts. I hurried away before Andreas could ask me to go back upstairs with him. My mind was completely overloaded with the delivery routes and the roof sniper positions I had just memorized. I needed a moment to breathe without someone watching my face for a reaction. I walked down the narrow service hallway that ran behind the kitchen, heading toward the quiet storerooms where the staff rarely went during the day.The air here smelled faintly of bleach and old cooking spices. It was dim, with only a few small lightbulbs casting a yellow glow on the floor. I took a deep breath, leaning my back against the flat wall. I pulled my phone out of my bag, my fingers hovering over the keyboard. I needed to type out the troop movements while they were still clear in my head, but my hands were shaking too much."You should really look up when you are hiding in dark corners, Raine.
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Chapter: The Map and the MatchThe main lounge downstairs was totally quiet when we entered, a big change from the loud music and shouting that usually filled the space during the midnight shifts. The large velvet chairs had been pulled into a tight circle around a low table, and a wide piece of paper was spread out across the flat surface. It was a detailed street map of the northern district, covered in blue and red ink marks.Andreas walked into the room first, his face set in a hard, angry line that told everyone to stay away. I followed a few steps behind him, holding a thick book against my chest like a shield. My heart was still hammering against my ribs from Tobi’s text message, and the midnight deadline was ticking in the back of my mind like a bomb.Dino and Leon were already waiting by the table, leaning over the paper with serious expressions. They both stood up straight when Andreas approached, nodding their heads in respect."Is the back door secure?" Andreas
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Chapter: The Third LineThe light in the small break room was flickering, casting long, moving shadows across the table. I sat alone in the corner, holding my phone tightly in both hands. My practice gear felt damp against my skin, but I did not have the energy to go back upstairs and change. My conversation with Nico was still looping through my mind, making my head spin. A war was coming inside the Lionel house, and I was caught right in the center of it.Suddenly, the phone in my palm vibrated. The sharp buzz made my heart jump into my throat.I looked down at the screen. It was an unknown number, but I already knew who it was. My fingers shook as I swiped the screen open to read the message.I know they changed the lock today, the text read. The old numbers don't work. Get the new ones. You have twenty-four hours to send the six-digit code, or your brother pays the price.A cold wave of panic washed over me, making it hard to breathe. Twenty-four hours. That wa
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