Adrian's PovDespite my calm countenance, I felt my insides turned, and my lips almost clamored. The shot had sent tremors down my spine, and my body was still in shock, but there was Nikolai, staring at me with a smug on his face.I froze for a minute.He didn't move, not even an inch. Neither did he blink. The shot had come from the gun between his legs but Nikolai's eyes only had his unusual indifference. As though if he were mistakenly hit, he still wouldn't bat an eye.“What? Never heard a gun shot before?” Nikolai raised his brows at me, and an inexplicable amount of irritation crawled on my skin.Nikolai leaned forward and suddenly the sound of heels gently clicking the floor, walked towards our direction, and it caused my interest.“Adrian!” Isabelle yelled and I didn't waste a moment before responding.“In here…” I walked past Nikolai, making sure my shoulder crashed into his arm.I was aiming for his shoulders, but this man was 6.5” tall, while I was a mesly 6” tall.“Ther
Adrian's PovArriving at Celeste Patisserie, the finest cake shop in the city. I couldn't spot Isabelle anywhere. There was a handsome male receptionist by the counter and I quickly approached. I knocked on the counter and had a half smile on my face, “I'm here for Isabelle Mancini. We made a reservation.” “Please give me a minute.” He looked at the computer, and after a moment, he asked-“What's your name?” “Adrian Moretti.” He looked at me instantly as though he had seen a ghost. His intense gaze made me squint, and I asked-“Is everything alright?” “Sure, you are Adrian Moretti?” He asked again as though he was finding it difficult to grasp.“Yes I am.” Raising a brow I stared intently into his eyes but he quickly looked away.After a while, he grabbed a file and then said, “Follow me sir.” He led me to Isabel who was into the exclusive VIP room.“Here is the ‘La Maison Privée’ sir.” When I got in, I saw Isabel with a female employee. There were various kinds of cake on th
Nikolai's PovStanding by the door, I stared dazedly at the shards of glass on the floor, and traces of blood.The room was a mess.Before I could ask what happened, I caught a glimpse of Isabelle's feet amidst the crowd, lying on the floor, and instantly, a pang shot through my chest.My face crinkled, and my breath hitched.I forced my feet to move forward, but it felt as though it was rooted to a spot, until I caught another glimpse of her feet stained with a red liquid.Blood? My hands clenched into fist and my muscles tightened.Her delicate, pale feet, fitted in Christian Louboutins, gleamed under the light, the anklet I had bought for her on my last vacation catching the glow.I quickly pushed the people aside, moving closer, and when I finally reached her.I saw her cuddled in a man's arm. Red liquid spilled everywhere.I could smell blood and wine, making me wonder how much of the red liquid was actually wine and how much was blood.And what the hell happened here?When she l
Adrian's Pov He just sat there, pretending not to listen. When the female staff asked for his help, I felt my chest tightened.I didn't know what it was.Fear, or maybe something more…Of course not!He stood right there, without moving and when I reminded him, he carefully unbuttoned my shirt. His cold hands slightly touched my bare chest. It sent an exuberant amount of shock, or maybe adrenaline through my body.He didn't blink. I guess it was nothing to him. Being in this tight pace and undressing me. He didn't even blink, neither did I felt his hand shake for a moment.When I reminded him again about the belt, he took it off, like nothing.He held the top of my pant, and zipped it down causing my body to quiver.I quickly tried to help myself, but I lost all control when he bent to take off my pants.I felt my member slowly turning hard. My whole body was vibrating as his hands touched my thighs.Instantly I turned around to hide my erection.“Did something happen?” His voice was
Adrian's PovIt wasn't until we arrived at the estate that Nikolai told me the engagement dinner was being held here.Immediately I got out of the car, I quickly checked for any notification but it seems Leonardo had failed to notify me of my own engagement.Finding out about my engagement from someone was one thing, but from Nikolai was a kind of mockery. “Are you going to show me around?” He said curtly but I rolled my eyes at him.“Help yourself.” I grabbed the shopping bags and left him standing there.The front garden was being used for the party. A whole decor was put in place, even the most prominent figures in the country were present.The scent of fresh lilies and expensive cologne tangled in the breeze, while golden fairy lights shimmered along the hedges, casting dreamy reflections on guests' polished shoes. Waiters glided by with silver trays of smoked salmon canapés and champagne, and beneath the carefully curated elegance, all I could think about was how pretentious the
Nikolai’s PovHe didn't waste a minute, he turned his back to me and left. Adrian seems to surprise me at every meeting.A smirk appeared on my face, when I noticed, I frowned instantly.There was no need in stopping any of their staff, I pleasured myself by giving a tour until I found the garden.The Moretti’s seemed to have spent millions of dollars on their estate. And even the decor was not disappointing.When I caught a glimpse of Gabriel, I walked to his table and sat.“Isabelle?” “She is out there with her mother. I have no pleasure doing such familiarities.” Gabriel and I were very much alike. It didn't take more than a few minutes before Leonardo approached us with two very familiar faces.His pests. The ex governor who Moretti had helped during his election, and the current mayor who was a close relative.They had lost the last election to Gabriel, and even though during the election there were a lot of ill moves they had played against Gabriel, they still pretend to have
Adrian's POV He wasn't speaking.He couldn't even say from where he knew me.Was it a mere joke or perhaps a threat? I know how conscious I was every time I went to the club in the past.“Are you scared?” He giggled“You haven't said anything. Why should I be scared?” “But you've seen me before…” He wrapped his hands around me and then whispered in my ears, “At the clubpink.”Clubpink?My eyes widened and I froze in place.The place I used to escape to when I couldn’t take Leonardo's constant need of belittlement. I always wore a mask. No one would know it was me. I tried grabbing his wrist but he was stronger than I expected. “What do you want?”“I will let you know.” He whispered and then looked at me, drawing his face close at my lips.”Without hesitation, his lips crashed into mine—rough, unwanted. My chest tightened. I shoved him back with all the force I had, breath ragged.When I tried getting off the bed, he turned me over, causing my feet to lose balance and I fell on the
Adrian's PovIt didn't take few minutes for Nikolai's gaze to instantly become indifferent.With a seeping cold gaze, and a voice that hint at disgust, he muttered-“Adrian, you are nothing but a child to me.”My lips almost dropped, and my gaze failed me. The frown, and my gritting teeth struggled to keep those words hidden in my belle.The veins on my arms were visible as my fist tightened. He could tell, his words had affected me. There was a sense of victory in his eyes, and when his lis curled slightly, I sensed his satisfaction.I must have thought wrong. I could never be his type.I'm a prey of his, and he was mine. I seemed to have forgotten my place.His eyes bore hatred for me, and my vision would cause him to be my enemy.How could I have allowed ecstacy, get the better of me.That feeling was gone, what remained was pure hate for the man standing in front of me. A child?I bit down on my lips, trying to calm my nerves but he did it again.“Little boy, don't forget, one
Adrian's PovThe faint music playing in the background felt like it was talking to my soul.‘A little drop of rain on the earth, and lemonades as fresh as fresh water mixed with mint.’Those lyrics reminded me so much of how much I've given just to please Leonardo.Watching Isabelle giving herself up just for her family's honor, only broke my heart. Perhaps, it was these similarities that made her feel like the perfect bride.She was naked, yet I felt no bit of attraction, in that moment of complete stillness, I could still only wish for one thing, a longing, perhaps, it was lust, as dangerous as it was, I longed for it.Not the pretty damsel in front of me.My eyes settled on her demeanor, and I could see the tears slowly gathering in her eyes. It looked like a pure stream in the mountain below the waterfall, clear and beautified by the flowers that grew on both sides.As she took a step towards me, a tear dropped down her cheeks. She stood on her toes and reached for my lips. I wa
Adrian's Pov The tears kept falling from her eyes like a cascade, and she didn't dare look up. I held the tray to stop it from shaking, but she tightened her grip around it and said-“My father wouldn't try to kill you.” Her voice was shaking, and when she looked up at me, her eyes were swollen and red.Isabelle was innocent. Which mafia family doesn't kill people?“You should know that, it's just the truth.” She tried convincing me.I didn't utter a word to her. Her eyes wavered behind me, and I could tell she met Gabriel's gaze.“Mr Adrian, I will show you to your room.” The maid was standing behind Isabelle.“Of course.” I took a step forward but then-The sound of the tray shattering on the ground caused my ears to feel as though it was being pierced by the sound of a bachin sound.I turned and Isabelle's eyes met mine instantly, her pleading eyes slowly dropped tears down her cheeks, staining her beautiful features and when it hit her lips, they slowly parted.“Stay away from a
Adrian's PovIt's been a week, and only Isabelle and her mother have been to visit me. There was no news about the death of the prisoner, everything outside seemed normal, and everything in the hospital.I thought by now, Nikolai might have figured I killed his prisoner, but he wasn't here yet.For some reasons I was disappointed, even though knowing it would put me at a disadvantage. I had replayed it over again in my head waiting for him so I could question him why he had tried to have me killed.But he didn't come.There was no CCTV in the basement, and I had wiped off my fingerprints. Perhaps, they never found out it was me.“Adrian.” Isabelle smiled as she walked to me from the door.“You are getting discharged today.” The doctor walked inside and then said, “Your wife has been impatient. The tests came out fine, you will be given medications, make sure to take them. Mrs Thompson will go with you, to help with the bandages. You still have to keep those on for the next one wee
Adrian's Pov When I woke up, it was almost morning. I could barely stand and I tried to hold myself.The nurse was laying on the sofa, a bit uncomfortable.I tried turning on the lights to wake her up and thankfully she did.“Why are you sleeping here?” “Adrian, you are awake.” She muttered. Her eyes were reddened and instead of preparing to leave she sat up and settled into the sofa. “Were you worried?” I asked and she brushed me off.“You gave us quite another scare I must say.” “I'm sorry.” I responded, seeing the bags under her eyes and her wrinkled skin.She seemed to be around my mother's age, if she were alive.“Why did you have to leave? You were barely even in a position to go to the restroom by yourself.”“I had something to do.” “I see. Well, I hope you are done, cause you will not be able to leave here again until you are well.”I could see a glint of fear lingering in her eyes, one that caused her breath to become heavier than normal.There could only be one person t
Adrian's Pov When I woke up, it was almost morning. I could barely stand and I tried to hold myself.The nurse was laying on the sofa, a bit uncomfortable.I tried turning on the lights to wake her up and thankfully she did.“Why are you sleeping here?” “Adrian, you are awake.” She muttered. Her eyes were reddened and instead of preparing to leave she sat up and settled into the sofa. “Were you worried?” I asked and she brushed me off.“You gave us quite another scare I must say.” “I'm sorry.” I responded, seeing the bags under her eyes and her wrinkled skin.She seemed to be around my mother's age, if she were alive.“Why did you have to leave? You were barely even in a position to go to the restroom by yourself.”“I had something to do.” “I see. Well, I hope you are done, cause you will not be able to leave here again until you are well.”I could see a glint of fear lingering in her eyes, one that caused her breath to become heavier than normal.There could only be one person th
Nikolai PovHe was friendly, too friendly.Adrian had too much energy. I could sense he was skimming something.But as much as I tried to think about it, I couldn't help but wonder if he actually was a member of the club or he followed me.Both reasons seemed to hit on my nerves. I could sense my lips constantly wanting to curl into a smile.I hated it. “Eat the one I gave you.” He wasn't distant, he cut a piece of the stake and waited for me to part my lips.The boundary I had drawn, he was trespassing.“Eat your meal, I don't like such food.” I waited for him to put down the knife, but Adrian seemed to have other plans. I could tell from the naughty smile he had on…What could he be thinking? I couldn't guess, but I was guarded.He dropped the spoon back on the plate, and stood up. Adrian walked to me, and placed his hand on my shoulder, and then leaned his face forward.My breath hitched, my space was violated.“I will feed you, Mr Volkov.” He took the spoon and placed it on my
Adrian's Pov The air suddenly became chilled as Nikolai took a step forward. My heart clenched tight, and I stumbled backwards.He stopped.“Why are you here?” His eyebrows raised and his eyes trailed my body, when he saw the car keys dangling on my thumbs, he scoffed.He took another step forward, and I couldn't think of anything better than a truth wrapped in a lie.“I followed you here.” I muttered and his eyes widened. I felt life escape from me the moment I said those words.For a fleeting moment, I gasped at the thought of actually following him here.I swallowed as tension gripped my nerves causing air to escape my barely parted lips.But he, Nikolai, was without words.He stared into my eyes without batting an eye.One, two, I counted and he squinted as if waiting for more information.But I had none. After a few moments of silence and tensed air, I asked him, closing the space between by two steps.“Why are you here?” He didn't answer. It felt as though he was deep in thou
Nikolai ‘s Pov“They are ready.” Thomas informed me from outside the car and Gregory turned to me.“Pinky is the private room.” I came down from the car and then headed into the club through the private elevator.When I entered the room, it was dark and pinky crouched on the sofa with her head bent to the ground. Her long pink hair was straightened and tied on both sides, with bangs that fell on her forehead.Immediately she saw me, Pinky collapsed to the ground in defeat.“Nikolai.” Her voice was shaking. “You received a job? Who paid to have Adrian killed?” Her eyes wavered but then she looked at me and met my eyes.“Aren't the Moretti's your enemy?” She still didn't understand.“Yet, I allowed Adrian to get married to my niece.” When she heard those words, she crawled to my feet and then pleaded, “I didn't have any ideas. I took the job because of the money, and Teddy didn't mention…” She bites her lips.“Teddy…” My lips curved in anger, “he paid for Adrian's kidnapping?” Pinky
Nikolai’s PovHe passed out!I halted, staring down at him and wanting to feel his breath.And he was breathing. His body relaxed in my arms and I couldn't help but wonder why he was so light.His hair covered his face, and he buried his head on my chest.When I looked at him, my eyes fell on his lips. They were pink, as though it was painted with a pink lipstick but it's wasn't.When I took a step, a rush of liquid was dripping on my shoes.I bent to take a look, it was his blood.I could feel my heart tightening as though it would burst out bleeding. The smell of his blood brought memories I had tried to bury deep in my heart.Adrian reminded me so much of him. Even in such a fragile state, he didn't fail to irritate me.It was moments like this that made me hate him. The feeling of weakness that clamored in my heart because of him was something I couldn't tolerate.Yet, I was here, even when I shouldn't be.The wind hit my body, and my breath went with it. I was suffocating, the w