LOGINCHAPTER FOUR
Alexander.
I glared at Liam, my best friend and underboss. “I don't see why I have to attend this meeting” I said, pouring myself a glass of whiskey losing my tie.
Liam shrugged. “You're the boss, Alex. You need to be there.”
I raised an eyebrow. “Can't you handle it for once?”
Liam chuckled. “You know I can, but this is a big deal. We need to land this client, and your presence will seal the deal.”
I sighed, knowing Liam was right. I downed my whiskey and headed out the door.
“Let’s go dummy” I called out to Liam who looks surprised.
“Just like that?” he asked in disbelief and I chuckled.
I don’t really like showing up for any of my legal business meetings, I usually leave everything in Liam’s hands.
I prefer dealing with the illegal and dark side of business, you the killing and all, it gives me a thrill.
The meeting was a blur of suits and handshakes, but I played the part of charming CEO to perfection.
After the meeting, Liam and I grabbed dinner at a nearby diner.
As we ate, Liam filled me in on the latest gossip from the business world. I listened, nodding along as people starred at us.
A phone rang and Liam paused what he was saying to pick up his call. After a minutes or two arguing on his phone while I acted uninterested already wanting to go home.
“It’s Jeremy Boss, he says the ship arrived safe but Viktor wants to see you” Luke said dropping the phone on the table and I shrugged.
“Why does he want to see me. The shipment already arrived safe, the final part of the deal is done, his part so…” I said cleaning my mouth with napkin done with this meal.
“He said Viktor had some sensitive things to discuss with you” Luke replied and I rolled my eyes.
“Discuss it with him, I need to get back to the house, one of those brats is at it again” I said standing up and throwing a bundle of cash on the table.
“You know he won’t, the bastard has had it for me since that Zinc’s mission and you know it” Liam whined and I smirked, that I know. Viktor has hated Luke’s guts since their last mission together, where Luke left him to go and fuck a whore.
“Alright, alright. Where?” I said walking out of the diner.
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I stepped into the dimly lit club, the pulsating music and flashing lights enveloping me. My men bowing their heads to me, a sign of respect.
“Can't you handle this meeting, Liam? He won’t kill you” I said as we stepped into the elevator taking us to the VIP space.
Liam raised an eyebrow. “Yeah, thanks boss no and Viktor specifically asked for you, Alex. He's got some sensitive information to share.”
I sighed, knowing that Liam wouldn't have told me in if it wasn't important. “Fine. Let's get this over with.” I said as we entered the space.
The VIP space has a one-way glass; we could see the people downstairs but they couldn’t see us and this gives us absolute privacy as it is soundproof and an alarm goes off once any bug has been detected, courtesy of my youngest brother.
As we waited for Victor to arrive, I scanned the down space, my eyes landing on a girl. She was dancing with a group of friends, laughing and carefree.
My first thought was: she's gorgeous in an earthly way, her curves endless, her hips looks like they were made for me, thick which I particularly like.
Her tits, larger than the average, they looked like they will fill my large hands and still be plenty for. I wonder what color her nipples will be, maybe brown like her skin but darker or pink. Fuck, my cock is straining in my pants.
After some time, her friend left, leaving just her dancing. But what caught my attention was when she kicked a guy in the groin. He doubled over, clutching himself, and she stormed off.
Victor arrived, and we conducted our business. Afterward, I stepped outside for a smoke. That's when I saw her again, the girl with spark. This time, she was struggling with the same guy she'd kicked earlier.
My instincts kicked in, and I strode forward, my fists clenched at my sides. The guy was trying to drag her away, but she was fighting back with every ounce of strength she had but when he brought out a handkerchief and stuff it under her nose, it was probably laced with drugs.
I grabbed the guy's arm, twisting it behind his back. “Let her go,” I growled.
He tried to struggle, but I held him firm. The girl stumbled backward, gasping for breath.
I released the guy with a shove, sending him stumbling away. Then I turned to the girl, concern etched on my face.
But before I could even think about asking her if she was okay, her eyes rolled back, and she slumped forward, unconscious.
I caught her in my arms, holding her upright. I could smell the mixture of sweet scent and the chemical scent of the drugged towel the guy had used on her.
Anger surged through me, but I pushed it aside, focusing on getting her to safety. I scooped her up into my arms and started walking, scanning the area for my car.
As I walked, I couldn't help but notice how fragile she seemed, how vulnerable. And yet, just moments before, she'd been fighting back with every ounce of strength she had.
Who was this girl? And what had brought her into my world?
BONUS CHAPTERJuliana.Six months.That’s how long it had been since Malakai was born.Since I became a mother. Since Alexander became a father.Since we had built a life that was filled with love, laughter, and peace.And today?Today, I was finally becoming his wife. I stood in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection.My wedding dress was everything I had dreamed of.A long, elegant satin gown with delicate lace sleeves and a flowing train.The bodice hugged my figure perfectly, accentuating the slight curve of my waist before flaring into a soft, graceful skirt.A thin veil cascaded down my back, secured with a jeweled headpiece Alexander had chosen himself.I ran a hand over my stomach, where my body still carried traces of my pregnancy.My heart thumped in my chest.Today was the day.I was about to marry Alexander Valente.A knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts.Roman peeked in, grinning. “You ready, Mrs.Valente?”I smiled. “Almost.”Almost.But the secon
EPILOGUEJuliana.I was not prepared for this.One minute, I was sitting in the nursery, folding tiny baby clothes.The next, a sharp pain shot through my stomach, followed by a rush of warm liquid down my legs.I froze, my breath catching.My brain short-circuited. Oh, shit. Oh, shit.No. No. No.This couldn’t be happening yet.I was only 38 weeks along.I gripped the crib for balance, heart hammering.A second later, another sharp pain tore through me, stronger than the first.I gasped, my legs shaking beneath me.“ALEXANDER!”I heard footsteps pounding down the hall.Seconds later, Alexander burst into the room, eyes wild.His gun was already halfway out of his waistband before he saw me.“What?! What happened?!”I stared at him, stunned and breathless.“My water just broke.”Silence.He blinked. “Your…”For the first time since I met him, Alexander Valente was speechless.His gaze dropped to the puddle of liquid beneath me, and his entire body locked up.Silenc
CHAPTER FIFTY-TWOJuliana.I couldn't sleep.I had tossed and turned for what felt like hours, but my mind wouldn't shut off.Alexander had come home in one piece. Boaz was dead. The threat was gone.And yet, my chest still felt heavy.Because tonight proved something I had already known but tried to ignore.That no matter how much I wanted to be part of his world, there would always be things he tried to keep from me.To protect me.But I didn’t want protection.I wanted a say in my own life.I turned my head on the pillow, my eyes adjusting to the dim light of the bedroom.Alexander was beside me, lying on his back, breathing evenly.He looked peaceful.I wondered how often he actually felt that way.Because even when he slept, he was always ready.His gun was on the nightstand, within arm’s reach. His body was tense, even in rest.He had spent his entire life in survival mode.Would it ever stop?Would he ever be able to relax?Would I?I swallowed, rolling over until I was facing
CHAPTER FIFTY-ONEAlexander.Juliana didn’t back down.She stood in front of me, arms crossed, eyes burning with determination.I had seen her angry.I had seen her furious.But this?This was worse.This was betrayal.Because she knew I was keeping something from her.And she wasn’t going to let it go. I sighed, rubbing a hand over my face.“Boaz is alive.”Her lips parted slightly, but she didn’t move. “What?”I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my desk. “We spotted him watching the estate. He survived, and now he wants revenge.”Silence.Then, she exhaled slowly, shaking her head.“And you weren’t going to tell me?”“I didn’t want you to worry.”Her laugh was sharp, humorless. “You mean you didn’t want me to be involved.”I clenched my jaw. “You’re pregnant, Juliana. I won’t let you put yourself at risk again.”Her eyes flashed. “I can take care of myself.”“Not when you’re carrying our baby.”Her breath hitched.And I knew I had won.I stood, moving around the desk un
CHAPTER FIFTYAlexander.For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t looking over my shoulder.The city was quiet.Marco was dead.The men who had betrayed me had been dealt with.And Juliana, my Juliana was finally safe.At least, that’s what I thought. I woke up before her.She was curled against me, her breath soft and even, her body warm.My arm was draped over her waist, my palm resting against her stomach.It had become a habit.Every morning, before she woke up, I would hold her like this.Feel her breathing. Feel the steady, quiet presence of our child growing inside her.And for a moment, just a moment, everything was perfect. I carefully slipped out of bed, making sure not to wake her.Then I walked to my office, expecting a normal day.What I got instead was Liam, Roman, and Kai already waiting for me.Roman was standing by the window, arms crossed.Kai looked pissed.Liam, the only one with any patience was the first to speak.“We have a problem.”I exh
CHAPTER FORTY-NINEJuliana.The last time I had stepped foot outside this estate, I had nearly died.The explosion, the gunfire, the blood, it was all burned into my memory.So when Alexander told me we were going into town, my first reaction was,“Are you insane?”He smirked. “You’ve been trapped in here for weeks. I figured you’d want some fresh air.”“Fresh air?” I raised an eyebrow. “Or a chance to show off your scary bodyguards in broad daylight?”“Both.” He grinned.I sighed, but the truth was… I did want to go.I missed normal things.Coffee shops, bookstores, walking through the streets without feeling like I had a target on my back.I missed the outside world.And maybe just maybe it was time to take it back. An hour later, we were in the car, heading into the city.I was dressed in a simple but elegant black dress, one that Alexander had picked out himself.Not because he didn’t trust my fashion choices.But because he liked owning me in little ways.And honestly?







