Trapped in the Crime Lord's Obsession
I stared down at the contract, a wave of defiance bubbling up in me. I turned back to him, meeting his gaze head-on.
"I never asked for your help," I said, "I would've found a way to save my mother on my own. You may think you own me, but I'd rather die than marry you."
A slow smile crept across his face, a smug, knowing look that sent a chill down my spine. He knew exactly what I was thinking, as if my resistance only entertained him.
"Look at me," he commanded.
I reluctantly turned back, locking eyes with him. His face had shifted, his expression darkened, and for the first time, true fury was etched in his eyes.
"I’ll count to ten," he said, "If that contract isn’t signed by the time I reach ten, I’ll make the same call I made to pay those bills. Only this time, the instructions will be different. Your mother... your sister…they’ll both be gone."
He took a breath, settling back as if the threat were a mere matter of routine. "So… ONE!!"
I swallowed hard, my heartbeat pounding in my ears. Could he be bluffing? No, I'd seen him kill before, seen how casually he turned life and death into sports.
"FOUR," he counted.
My hands started to shake. What could I do? If I signed, I'd be bound to him forever, trapped as his wife. But if I didn’t... my mother and sister’s lives hung in the balance.
"SEVEN."
I closed my eyes, fighting the panic rising in my chest. He wouldn’t do it, I told myself. He couldn’t be that monstrous. But even as I thought it, the doubt crept in. I wasn’t sure.
Then, he hit "TEN" himself
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Chapter: Chapter 67:- BombshellDamon's POV I’m sitting on the edge of the bed, the mattress dipping under the fact that I'd almost cheated on Anna, what is left is just to penetrate Rose, but I couldn't do it.I was still battling my lust for Rose and love for Anna when Rose’s voice cuts through the haze of my thoughts. "I want you to fuck me, Damon," she says, her tone bold and unapologetic. Her hands were on me before I can process it, trailing down my chest, fingers brushing the waistband of my pants with a purpose that sends a jolt through me. "I want to feel your dick right inside me."A groan rumbles out of me, because damn it, she’s not wrong—I’m tempted, she's hot. The heat of her touch sears through the fabric, and for a split second, I can picture it: giving in, letting her pull me under, drowning out the mess in my head with something deep. But that’s the problem—it’s too real, too messy, and I’ve spent years building walls to keep messes like this out. "I can’t, Rose," I say, my voice rougher tha
Last Updated: 2025-04-09
Chapter: Çhapter 66:- Fatal SeductionRose took steps toward him, the she stopped just short of touching him, close enough that he could feel the warmth of her breath, smell that spicy perfume that always seemed to linger around her. “I want you, Damon,” she said, her gaze locking onto his, unflinching. “I want you all to myself. No one’s ever shown me what it means to be cared for like you have.”Damon’s chest tightened, her words hitting him like a punch. He’d pulled her out of a dark place years ago, given her a new life, but this—this was something else. His mind flickered with memories of her gratitude, her loyalty, but now it twisted into something deeper, something he wasn’t sure he could handle. He chuckled, the sound rough and tinged with disbelief. “You’re serious?”Her eyes flared, a spark of frustration cutting through the longing. “I killed the Manzoni Queen for you, Damon,” she said, her voice steady despite the weight of her confession. “I took out Scarlett, climbed to the top of this clan, and all I’m a
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Chapter: Chapter 65:- Ex LoversDamon rolled up to the Manzoni mansion alone, his sleek black car humming to a stop in front of the iron gates. He stepped out, smoothing his black jacket—his favorite color, always had been—and took a deep breath. No backup, no crew, just him. He didn’t want this new Donna, whoever she was, thinking he was scared or uneasy. Showing up solo was a power move, a way to say he wasn’t rattled, even if his gut told him this could go sideways fast. Scarlett Manzoni’s death had hit him like a curveball—he hadn’t seen that coming, and now he couldn’t stop wondering how she’d gone down.The security guys at the gate gave him the side-eye, a mix of suspicion and nerves flickering in their stares. They’d heard the stories—Damon Lockwood, the ruthless Don of the Lockwood Clan, a name that carried weight and a shiver down the spine. But seeing him in the flesh? That was new. He caught a couple of them whispering, their hands twitching near their guns, like they weren’t sure if they should bow
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Chapter: Chapter 64:- Roses are Red Rose POV I sat alone, my fingers tracing the edge of a crystal glass, the amber liquid inside untouched. My reflection stared back at me from the polished surface of the desk—a woman with sharp green eyes and red hair spilling over her shoulders, a far cry from the broken girl I’d once been. I’d come a long way from the orphanage, from the life that had tried to crush me. But even now, with all this power at my fingertips, there was an emptiness gnawing at me, a void I couldn’t fill.I didn’t know where I came from. No mother, no father—just a crib in a gray-walled room, surrounded by other forgotten kids. The nuns at St. Patrick’s Home for Lost Souls had been kind enough, but they couldn’t give me answers. My earliest memories were of cold floors and whispered prayers, of wondering why no one came for me. As I got older, I begged for clues—anything to tell me who I was. I’d had my DNA tested more times than I could count, scraping together every pen
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Chapter: Chapter 63:- My love Anna's POVThen instinct kicked in, and I jerked back, stumbling a step away. “Bonnie, what the hell?” I gasped, my voice shaking, my lips still tingling from her touch.She didn’t answer, just stared at me with those deep, unreadable eyes, her chest rising and falling fast. Then, without a word, she turned and walked out, the door clicking shut behind her. I stood there, my heart hammering against my ribs, my thoughts a tangled mess. What had just happened? Why would she—?And then it hit me, a slow, shattering clarity. The way she’d held me, the protectiveness in her voice, the way her eyes lingered on me too long—it wasn’t just friendship. Bonnie was in love with me. She’d been in love with me this whole time, and I’d been too blind to see it. Now she was leaving, walking out of my life without explanation, leaving me with the weight of her kiss and the chaos of my own feelings.My legs gave out, and I sank onto the edge of my bed, my hands trembli
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Chapter: Chapter 62:- Farewell Anna's POVThe framed picture of Ghost stared back at me from Damon’s desk, I could see the striking resemblance between them, especially the piercing eyes. I’d come looking for him, but he wasn’t here. The room felt hollow without him. I lingered anyway, unable to leave, drawn in by the faint scent of him that clung to everything. My fingers brushed the edge of Ghost’s frame, a restless energy humming through me as I wandered deeper into the space.This wasn’t how I’d pictured things since we got back from Mexico. I’d imagined us wrapped up in each other, a blur of tangled sheets and breathless nights, orgasm after orgasm until the world outside didn’t matter. Instead, there was this gap between us, a distance I couldn’t bridge no matter how much I wanted to. I sank into the chair at his desk, the leather creaking under my weight, and let out a shaky breath. My body felt alive in a way it never had before, a constant drum of sexual need pulsing through
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Chapter: Chapter 11:- The Meeting Kate's POVThe doors to the hall opened, and I wheeled Calvin inside like I’d been doing it all my life. Except my hands were trembling, and I could feel dozens of eyes sweeping over me like I didn’t belong here. Because I didn’t.The hall was grand, crystal chandeliers above, long polished table below, and a sea of faces that looked carved from stone. Rich men and women. Old money. Bloodlines that probably never mingled with people like me.Calvin leaned in slightly and whispered, “Just breathe. They’re more scared of me than you think.”I didn’t believe him. Not when I saw how some of them looked at him. Not when I spotted a man in a navy suit at the far end of the hall, arms folded, eyes locked on me like a sniper lining up a target.“Ladies and gentlemen,” Calvin said, voice calm, composed, “thank you for coming. Before we begin, I’d like to introduce someone important.”He glanced at me, then back at them.“This is Kate Johnson, my wife, and my partner in the com
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Chapter: Chapter 10:- Nemesischapter 10 Kate's POVI leaned closer to Calvin and whispered, “Do you know who that is?”He followed my gaze across the table and nodded. “Yeah. That’s Pristine. She’s an influencer, one of our top brand ambassadors.”My jaw nearly dropped.A brand ambassador? So, Alex hadn’t just cheated on me with some random woman.He cheated on me with Calvin’s brand ambassador. Perfect.Calvin turned his head slightly, eyeing me. “Do you know her?”I blinked and forced a casual smile. “She looks familiar… but I can’t place where I’ve seen her before.”I lied smoothly. I knew exactly where I’d seen her. In that cursed video on Instagram.But there was no way I was giving Calvin that piece of information. Not yet.I quickly changed the subject. “This doesn’t look like a business meeting. It feels more like a leisure hangout.”Calvin gave a small shrug. “Most of the people here either own companies or are business partners of mine. They’re working on a joint project. We’ll start o
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Chapter: Chapter 9:- The Ride Kate's POVI looked up at him. “Why… why didn’t you tell me earlier?”He shrugged. “I thought you’d want to see it for yourself.”My chest was burning. “And you’re okay with this? With them calling you—”“A cripple?” he cut in, voice flat.I shut my mouth.He reached for his tea again. “I’ve been called worse.”I dropped the phone face down on the table.I didn’t know what was worse, being dragged through the mud by strangers or getting married to a man whose family is filled with murderers.I dropped my fork and leaned back in my chair, letting out a tired sigh. “It’s not even been twenty-four hours, Calvin,” I said quietly. “And yet, it feels like I’ve faced a thousand problems.”He looked at me, expression unreadable. “If it’s any comfort,” he said, wiping his mouth with his napkin, “you’re the first wife I’ve had that the press actually found interesting.”I stared at him. “How exactly is that supposed to be comforting?”He gave a half-shrug. “I mean, if I were you
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Chapter: Chapter 8:- New Day Kate's POVFor a moment, I just sat there, stunned. His words echoed through my mind like thunder.“Until I die, or you do.”I was still trying to make sense of it all when my maid stepped forward from the corner. I’d almost forgotten she was still there.“Do you need anything else, ma’am?” she asked gently.I shook my head. “No. I’m fine.”She turned toward the door, but I suddenly spoke up, my voice lower than I intended.“Wait.”She stopped and looked back at me. “Yes, ma’am?”I hesitated. Then took a deep breath. “What I heard downstairs,” I said slowly. “About Calvin’s former wives, is it true?”She didn’t answer right away. “Please,” I pressed. “I just want the truth.”She lowered her eyes, then gave a small nod. “Yes. It’s true.”My chest tightened. “All of them? All his wives died mysteriously?”“Yes,” she whispered.I swallowed. “Then it’s not a coincidence. Someone is killing them?"The maid opened her mouth to speak, but something held her back. I could s
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Chapter: Chapter 7:- Cold Words Kate's POVI sat there frozen, unsure if I’d just walked into a bad dream or something worse. My mind was racing, trying to make sense of what I’d just heard.They died, all of them.I looked around the table. No one looked shocked. No one looked sad. It was like talking about the weather.I didn’t even realize my breathing had quickened until Lydia turned to me, smiling like she was watching a slow-motion car crash.“Don’t worry,” she said, her tone soft like a lullaby. “We’ll make sure you get a proper burial.”My heart dropped.For a second, I actually couldn’t move. That maid’s words flashed in my head, "We call it the lion’s den."Back then, I thought she was being dramatic. Now, I wasn’t so sure.I picked up my fork, pretending I hadn’t heard anything. If I showed fear, they’d feed off it.But the food in my mouth suddenly tasted like ash. I chewed slowly, forcing it down, even though I was one second away from gagging.Vanessa chuckled. “At least the others ha
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Chapter: Dinner Kate's POVHe looked calmer than I expected, dressed sharply in a dark shirt and trousers, with a watch that probably cost more than my entire wardrobe."That’s enough, Lydia," he said firmly, his eyes on his stepmother. His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried weight.Lydia turned slightly. "I was just welcoming your bride.""By insulting her?" Calvin’s tone sharpened. "She’s my wife now. Show some respect."She scoffed, clearly annoyed but not daring to push further. She glanced at me with a fake smile before walking away.I was still frozen, unsure what to say or do."Hey," Calvin said, looking at me now. His voice was softer. "You okay?"I nodded. "I… yes. Just a little overwhelmed.""Figured." He motioned toward the hallway. "Come. Let’s get out of here."I followed as one of the guards pushed his chair ahead of me. The house was quiet, and I could still feel Lydia’s eyes burning into my back.Calvin looked back slightly. "Sorry about her. She hates everyon
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Chapter: chapter 50Lisa's POVAva's eyes widened, she looked genuinely shocked.The spoon slipped from her fingers and clattered softly against the plate. "What?" she asked again.I swallowed. My throat suddenly felt dry. "I said Derek killed Alpha Alex."Ava stared at me for several seconds. The crackling fire behind us seemed louder than before.Finally she leaned back in her chair. "No."I nodded. "Yes.""No," Ava repeated. "Klaus's brother Alex?""Yes." I nodded again.Ava exhaled sharply. "That changes everything.""That's what I've been trying to tell you." Ava got up from her chair and started pacing.I could practically see the calculations happening behind her eyes.Everything suddenly looked much more complicated. "Klaus never mentioned that in his letters.""Why would he?" I asked.Ava stopped pacing. "Because it's important.""Or because he wants your help badly enough that he left certain details out."Ava finally sat down again. "If Klaus arrives and finds Derek here...""He'll try to kill
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Chapter: chapter 49Lisa's POVHe's feeding on the livers of gorillas. He has killed several already," Ava said slowly.I swallowed hard. For a second, my mind went blank. Then relief washed through me. At least he was killing animals. Not humans.That would have been much worse. I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding.Ava noticed."You seem relieved.""I am."She tilted her head. "Most people would be horrified."I shrugged."Trust me, there are worse things Derek could be hunting."Ava studied me carefully. The firelight danced across her pale face. "Is that what he feeds on?""Who?""Derek."I frowned. "Uhm..." The truth was I didn't know.I had seen Derek do many strange things.Kill rogues. Rip apart monsters. Fight impossible battles. Survive wounds that should have killed him.But feeding on fresh animal organs? I had never seen that."I've never seen him feed on animals," I admitted. "In fact, I don't think I've ever seen him eat anything with fresh blood."Ava looked surprised. "That's
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Chapter: chapter 48Lisa's POV"That's a question," he said slowly, "I'm hoping I never have to answer.""You have to deal with that instead," I said, looking at him across the room. "Instead of worrying about your brother." For a moment, Derek didn't respond. He just sat there staring into the flames as though he could find answers hidden inside them.Then he nodded once. "That's very true." I relaxed slightly.Then he looked at me. "Tomorrow, I would start training you."I blinked. "What?""Tomorrow," he repeated. "I would start training you."I raised an eyebrow. "This isn't about me.""Alright." He leaned back casually. "Will you stay behind while I go to war?"I shook my head immediately. "Hell no."Derek nodded. "Then it is about you. I don't want you fighting like a chicken beside me. So training begins tomorrow."I scoffed. "Fighting like a chicken? I remember saving your life."A faint smile appeared on his face. "Against rogues, I remember. I was weak. But rogues aren't trained warriors. The h
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Chapter: chapter 47Lisa's POV"As soon as the war begins," Ava said calmly, looking around the table, "Bloodshot Pack is going to know. So it's best we inform them that their long-lost prince is alive and fighting for Silverfang. That way, they wouldn't try to attack us while we're busy fighting the hybrids."Several elders nodded. One even muttered, "A smart precaution."I immediately shook my head. "I don't think that's a good idea."The room turned toward me. Derek remained silent. But I knew that silence. I knew exactly what he was thinking. The idea was terrible.Rasha, however, seemed to like it. "For once," she said, "I agree with Ava."The elders nodded in approval. "It's a good course of action.""It removes one threat.""It buys us time."I felt frustration building in my chest. "If you do that," I said, "you'll be inviting a whole lot of trouble into your territory."Ava raised an eyebrow. "Apart from the hybrids and Bloodshot, I don't see any other trouble to deal with."I swallowed. Because
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Chapter: chapter 46Lisa's POVFor a second, nobody spoke. Then Rasha laughed. It wasn't a pleasant laugh.It was the kind of laugh people made when they heard something so ridiculous they didn't know whether to be angry or amused. "You truly are insane," she said.Derek leaned back comfortably in his chair. "Yet somehow I'm still the strongest person in this room."Rasha's fingers tightened against the armrest. I recognized the dangerous look in her eyes. She was seconds away from exploding again.One of the elders quickly cleared his throat."Derek," the old man said carefully, "surely you don't expect us to hand command of our warriors to a stranger.""A stranger?" Derek asked. The elder nodded.Derek looked around the room. "I know more about warfare than everyone here combined."The room grew quiet. Rasha scoffed. "There it is again.""What?""The arrogance."Derek shrugged. "It isn't arrogance if it's true."I pressed my lips together. Somehow he always managed to say the most infuriating thing pos
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Chapter: chapter 45Lisa's POVBy the time Derek and I arrived at the meeting hall, everyone was already gathered.The atmosphere felt noticeably different from before.Earlier, the room had nearly turned into a battlefield. Now, despite the tension hanging in the air, everyone seemed determined to at least pretend to be civilized.Rasha sat at the head of the round table. The elders occupied their usual seats around her.Ava sat quietly on one side, her expression calm and unreadable as always.The moment she saw me enter, she gestured toward the empty seat beside her. "Lisa." I nodded politely and walked over.As I sat down, Ava extended her hand toward Derek, indicating the empty chair beside mine.For a second, I thought he would refuse. Derek looked at the chair. Then at Ava. Then at the chair again. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he sat down.The elders visibly relaxed. Apparently, getting Derek to sit down without threatening somebody counted as progress.Rasha cleared her throat. Ever
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