Chapter: Chapter 34: Don't Think About ItA pale orange light filtered through the thin curtains, casting faint lines across the small, cluttered room. The air was cool and silent except for the soft hum of a ceiling fan. Lucien’s eyes fluttered open slowly. For a moment, everything felt still—his mind blank, his body frozen. Then it all came rushing back. He gasped and sat up straight. His hand flew to his chest as his breathing picked up. His head ached. His body felt strange. But more than that, his memory was in flashes—strong arms, a heavy weight, the scent of alcohol and cologne, lips against his. “ Sir Zayn...” he whispered. Lucien looked down at the rumpled bed. The sheets were twisted, and warm. Zayn was no longer there. He touched his face, then ran a shaky hand through his messy hair. He slid off the bed and walked barefoot toward the small mirror on the wall. It was old, a little dusty at the edges, but it reflected enough. He tilted his head, brushing his fingers over his neck. There—just below his jaw—
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Chapter: Chapter 33: Drugged or...?Zayn’s polished shoes hit the stone driveway as Day opened the car door. He stepped out sluggishly, his fingers already pulling the dark tie from around his neck with slow, deliberate movements. The cool night air brushed over his skin, but it did little to steady the heat rising beneath it.He paused at the foot of the stairs, rolling his neck and unbuttoning the top three buttons of his shirt. His breath came a little heavier than usual, his vision swimming slightly as he blinked up at the mansion’s front doors. “Fuck,” he muttered under his breath, dragging a hand down his face. The drug was hitting harder than expected. Much harder. Day stepped forward cautiously. “Boss, do you need help—” Zayn silenced him with a lazy wave of his hand, his jaw clenched in defiance. “I’m fine.” But, he wasn’t.Each step up the staircase felt heavier than the last. Halfway, he stopped to grip the banister and regain his stance. His eyes narrowed as he muttered to himself, “Shit… this dose is
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Chapter: Chapter 32: Bloody Long DayZayn sat quietly in the backseat of the black SUV, his elbow resting on the window, his fingers loosely curled near his lips. The streets outside were slowly growing darker, the golden hue of the evening sun bleeding into dusk. He sighed softly as the car cruised down the wide road, escorted at a distance by two other vehicles from his security team. In the front seat, Day was behind the wheel, focused and silent as always. Next to him sat Tarek, the second guard, who kept a close watch on their surroundings. Zayn tilted his head slightly and looked out at the passing buildings, but his mind wasn’t there. It had wandered far—back home. To Lucien. Why the hell am I thinking about him again? His brows drew together in a hard frown. It was happening more and more lately. Lucien’s face would just flash in his mind. That calm, annoying look in his eyes. The way he had sat there in silence that night. Zayn shifted in his seat, uncomfortable with the memory. He didn’t want to think about
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Chapter: Chapter 31: ShadowsZayn stood in front of the tall mirror in his dressing room, fastening the sleek silver strap of his luxury watch. The timepiece, a rare Swiss design, shimmered under the warm lights of the room, its black dial reflecting power and elegance. His eyes, cold and calculating, scanned his reflection. Sharp suit. Neatly combed hair. Perfect. Just the way he liked it. He slid his hand into his pocket as Day stepped inside the room, head bowed in the usual sign of respect. "Sir, it's been done," Day reported. Zayn gave a small nod and replied, “Good. Good.” He adjusted the cuff of his shirt, his voice calm but laced with finality. Day hesitated for a second before speaking again. “But, boss... don’t you think it’s time to reveal it? To send her away? Before things get worse?” Zayn’s gaze met Day’s in the mirror. “Keeping your enemies close is better than having them far,” he said smoothly. “When they’re near, you learn their habits, their weaknesses… you know when they strike. You see
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Chapter: Chapter 30: Deadly SwitchZayn stared at the closed door and shook his head. He wouldn’t lie to himself—he clearly heard what Lucien said earlier, something about being hit after eating. It echoed in his head, soft but piercing. Why had he said that? For some reason, Zayn couldn’t bring himself to punish him anymore. His frown deepened. What is wrong with me? he thought. He returned to his desk and threw himself into his work. Minutes turned to hours. Paperwork, contracts, schedules—all of it drowned his mind. When he finally looked at the time, it was past midnight. Zayn rubbed the back of his neck and stood up. His body ached from sitting too long. He rolled his shoulders and cracked his neck, letting out a long sigh before grabbing his jacket from the back of the chair. He put it on as he stepped out of the study, locking the door behind him. The hallway was silent. The house was asleep. As he walked down the corridor, a faint sound caught his attention. He paused, head tilted slightly, listening. The
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Chapter: Chapter 29: A Glimpse Lucien stood stiffly in Zayn’s study, unsure whether to sit or remain standing. He shifted from one foot to the other, his legs aching slightly from the long wait. Eventually, the pain won. He slowly sank into the chair, his hands clasped tightly together as he stared at the floor. His thoughts drifted to Zayn. Fear still lingered in his chest. No matter how many times Zayn had hit him before, it never got easier. But this time, Lucien had made up his mind—whatever Zayn decided to do, he would accept it. He let out a loud sigh, shoulders slumping in silent defeat. His mind wandered next to Emily. Since he woke up, he hadn’t seen her. Normally, she would stop by with a quiet smile when the kitchen work slowed down especially what happened with them.. But today? Nothing. Lucien shrugged. She was probably still busy. His stomach growled, reminding him of his real concern at the moment—he was starving. Another sigh escaped him, this time from deep hunger. He was so hungry he could e
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Burning empire
Dominic Pendragon, a ruthless mafia rules the city’s darkest empire with an iron fist—feared, ruthless, and untouchable. Love has no place in his world... until Matteo Rossi crashes in like a storm.
Matteo’s street-smart, scarred by a past he can’t escape, and desperate to survive. When a botched scam puts him in Dominic’s sights, he expects death—but instead, Dominic offers him a dangerous deal.
Drawn together by pain and secrets, these two men from opposite worlds share a fiery connection neither can deny. But trust is a luxury they can’t afford—and betrayal lurks in the shadows.
As rival gangs close in and their hidden pasts unravel, Dominic and Matteo must choose: fight for a love that could destroy them... or burn everything to ashes.
can they?
Enemies. Lovers. Survivors.
This is a story of power, passion, and a love forged in fire.
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Chapter: Chapter 99: The Space Between Chapter 99: The Space BetweenThe wind rolled gently across the village, carrying the sound of ocean waves and the distant laughter of children playing. But Jonah felt none of that. He sat alone by the rocks near the water, the pendant clutched tightly in his fist. His elbows rested on his knees, his head down.He had been sitting there for hours.He didn’t cry. He didn’t speak. He just stared at the sea.He should have felt peace—this was where he always came to think. But now, everything felt wrong. The sea was too loud. The wind was too sharp. His breath felt like it wouldn’t settle right in his chest.He opened his palm slowly and stared at the silver pendant again. The letter "D" was carved in the center. He traced it with his thumb.Derek.That’s what they said his real name was.He shook his head hard, trying to push the thoughts away. But memories had started to come. Not clear ones—just flashes.A blue room. A voice calling his name. Laughter. Footsteps. Piano keys.He stood
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Chapter: Chapter 98: The Truth In The Room Chapter 98: The Truth in the RoomThe sun sat high over the village, its warmth pressing gently on the rooftops and dusty paths. The breeze carried the smell of fried yam and roasted plantain, and the sounds of chatter and laughter drifted from the market. But Dominic’s heart was heavy.He stood quietly at the edge of the small clearing, staring at the familiar cottage. It looked exactly like he remembered from the surveillance images—mud walls, small windows, and a wooden porch shaded by overhanging trees. But now, he was here in person. This wasn’t a screen. This was real.Matteo stood behind him, holding the box with the silver pendant inside. He gave Dominic a light nudge.“You ready?”Dominic didn’t answer immediately. He took in a long breath, then nodded.They stepped forward.---Mama Sade was outside washing plates in a basin when she saw the two men walking up the path. She squinted, her eyes narrowing at first in suspicion. But as they came closer, something about the talle
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Chapter: Chapter 97- The Arrival Chapter 97: The ArrivalThe sun rose slowly over the village, painting the sky in soft pink and orange. Roosters crowed in the distance, and smoke began curling from rooftops as families prepared breakfast. Life continued at its gentle pace. But something different was coming. Something the village didn’t expect.---A black SUV drove quietly along the narrow road leading into the village. It didn’t make much noise, but it still turned heads. Strangers in cars like that didn’t come here often.Inside the car, Dominic sat still, staring out the window. Matteo was beside him, holding a small box on his lap."You okay?" Matteo asked.Dominic didn’t look away from the window. "I don’t know. I thought I would be. But now that we’re here... I don’t know what to say."Matteo looked down at the box. Inside was a silver pendant. A simple circle with the letter 'D' engraved. Derek used to wear it every day."We’re not saying anything yet," Matteo said. "Let him feel. Let him see."Dominic nodde
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Chapter: Chapter 96: A Day To Remember Chapter 96: A Day to RememberA week later:The morning sun spilled golden light across the village rooftops. Birds chirped gently above as fishermen prepared their boats, and the small schoolhouse stood quiet before the morning bell. For once, there was peace. A kind of peace Jonah hadn’t felt in a long time.He walked along the narrow path leading to the well at the center of the village. It was early, but Jonah had always liked mornings. He liked the coolness, the silence before the world got noisy. His sketchbook was tucked under his arm. He planned to sit by the trees and draw before school.As he neared the well, a sudden scream cut through the air."Help! Someone!"Jonah froze. It came from just around the corner. He dropped his sketchbook and ran.When he got there, a little girl named Emily was leaning over the edge of the well, crying."My sister! She fell!" she shouted. "She was playing and... and she slipped!"Jonah didn’t think. He rushed forward, dropped to his knees, an
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Chapter: Chapter 95: Shadows In The LightChapter 95: Shadows in the LightThe day broke slowly over the city, golden sunlight spilling into the rooms of Dominic's mansion. But even the warmth of the light couldn’t shake the heaviness that hung in the air.Matteo stood by the balcony, watching the streets below. He had barely slept. The memory of finding Jax the night before kept looping in his mind—his best friend, thin, scared, but alive.Behind him, the sound of footsteps."You’re up early," Dominic said softly."Couldn’t sleep."Dominic joined him at the balcony, holding two cups of coffee. He handed one to Matteo."How’s Jax?""Still asleep. Leo stayed with him last night. They fell asleep in the same bed. Like nothing ever changed."Dominic gave a small smile. "Maybe for Leo, nothing ever did."Matteo looked down at the mug in his hand. "He really missed him. We all did.""Jax made mistakes," Dominic said. "But he paid enough. He deserves a second chance.""He thinks you hate him.""I don’t. I never did."Silence settle
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Chapter: Chapter 94: Echoes Of The PastChapter 94: Echoes of the PastThe morning sun rose slowly over the city skyline, its golden rays spilling across the marble floors of Dominic's estate. The entire house seemed to hold its breath—quiet, still, like it was waiting. Dominic sat in his study, the heavy silence around him broken only by the sound of fingers tapping lightly on the polished desk.He stared at the paused frame on the monitor. A boy, standing beside a water pump in a small fishing village. The camera quality was poor, but Dominic knew. He didn’t need high resolution to recognize his little brother.“Jonah,” he whispered to himself. “Or Derek... still you.”Matteo stepped into the room, carrying a tray of coffee and toast. He placed it down without saying a word at first, giving Dominic space.“I already forgave you,” Dominic said quietly, without looking up.Matteo froze. “I didn’t say anything.”“You don’t have to. It’s written all over your face. Every day since that night.”“I didn’t mean to put him in dan
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