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Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 63
HardinI could still taste the rage. Even now, as the soft night air of Mexico rolled in through the open windows of our room and Luna’s filled the space, that moment—that moment—played on loop in my mind.Her body falling against me. The way her eyes rolled back. The panic that clawed up my throat. I wasn’t prepared for that. I’d seen blood. Death. Betrayal. But nothing—nothing—compared to the feeling of watching her collapse in my arms like her soul had slipped away.And when the doctor said poison?I snapped.I didn’t think. I didn’t hesitate. I just moved. I found Ronan before he could make it out of the venue. I didn’t need proof—I knew him. I knew how deep his cruelty ran, and this time, it wasn’t business. It was personal.I beat the hell out of him. His guards tried to pull me off. They failed. I remember his arm snapping under my grip. His leg crumpling beneath one solid kick. Blood smeared his collar and teeth, and all I could see was Luna’s face—unconscious, cold.I would’
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 62
LunaMy eyes fluttered open slowly, the light stinging just a little. My vision cleared. The first thing I felt was the warmth of a hand wrapped tightly around mine. Hardin.Seated right beside the bed. He looked like he hadn’t gotten enough sleep. His hand gripped mine like he was scared to let go.“Hardin…” I croaked.Relief flooded his face. “Baby… hey,” he whispered, quickly leaning in to brush my forehead with a kiss. “You’re awake.”I winced as a dull throb shot through my head.“Easy,” he said, gently pushing me back. “You’ve been through a lot. Just… take it slow.”I ignored him and forced myself to sit up anyway, groaning softly. “How long have I been out?”He hesitated, looking like he didn’t want to answer. Then said, “Two days.”My jaw dropped. “Two days? Are you kidding me? I’ve been sleeping for two whole days?! What in the hell—?”Hardin’s grip on my hand tightened, calming. “You passed out right before we got to the car,” he began. “I rushed you back to the villa, call
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 61
LunaThe gala event was going smoothly—well, as smooth as it could with Hardin attached to my side like a second skin. Just like he promised, he hadn’t let me out of his sight for a second. I didn't mind. Not when I could see how uneasy he was.His eyes were locked on one man across the hall.He was well-dressed and commanded attention like he owned the entire room. People hovered around him, offering handshakes and tight-lipped smiles, clearly trying to stay in his good graces. And from the way Hardin’s jaw kept tightening, I knew this wasn’t just business tension. This was personal.I took a long sip of my drink and leaned closer to him. “Why don’t you just go talk to him?” I asked softly, my voice barely heard over the quiet hum of classical music. “You’ve been watching him for a while now.”Hardin didn’t even blink. “I’m waiting for the right time.”I followed his gaze again and chewed on my bottom lip. I’d never seen him like this. He looked… haunted. Like there were ghosts danci
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 60
HardinThe bar was quiet and expensive—just how I liked it when handling things that weren’t meant to reach the public. I sat across from the CFO of one of my foreign divisions, my drink untouched as I scanned the document in front of me.“You’re telling me the transfers started two weeks ago?” I asked.“Yes. The rival firm funneled the funds through dummy accounts. They tried to disguise them as client payouts, but we traced them.”I clenched my jaw. “How much?”“Just under half a million. But that’s only what we’ve confirmed.”A humorless chuckle escaped me. “They’re bolder than I thought.”I leaned back in the leather booth, rubbing a hand over my jaw. I’d been expecting something. Competition always got nasty when you stood at the top. But going after client trust funds? That was a declaration of war.“Freeze the accounts. And get our legal team on standby,” I said. “If they want to play dirty, we’ll bury them cleanly.”“Yes, sir.”I stood and adjusted my watch. I hadn’t even touc
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 59
LunaI still couldn’t believe I was on a private jet.A whole private jet. Like, who just casually owns one?Hardin DeVante, apparently.When I asked him about it, he said, “I have more money than you can imagine,” like it was nothing. Just like that. As if he hadn’t already shocked me yesterday by coming home with a mountain of shopping bags.He’d gone behind my back and bought everything—heels, gowns, casuals, even lingerie. And when I asked why he didn’t take me, he said, “Because you’d stop me.” And he wasn’t wrong.I turned in my seat and looked at him. He was typing away, eyes glued to the screen of his laptop, brows slightly furrowed like the world depended on whatever he was doing. He hadn't said much since we boarded, just a soft kiss and a "Get comfy" before diving into work.I nudged his arm. “Are you going to ignore me for the whole flight?”He didn’t look up. “I’m not ignoring you. I’m working.”I narrowed my eyes. “Same difference.”That earned a small smirk from him. “
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 58
Luna“Hardin, stop it—” I laughed breathlessly, trying to escape his wandering hands as warm water cascaded over us.He didn’t stop. Of course, he didn’t.“Can’t help myself,” he murmured, lips brushing against my neck. “You’re too distracting.”I squealed when he pulled me closer, his bare chest pressed against my back as his fingers traced lazy circles on my skin. The steam fogged up the glass walls, our bodies tangled in the small space. It was chaotic. It was intoxicating. It was us.Somehow, between the kisses and playful touches, my mind drifted—back to that serious look in his eyes when he told me, “Nothing will happen to the hospice. I’ll make sure of it.”Two days. That was the deadline he gave them. Pull back… or face court. And knowing Hardin, he didn’t make empty threats. That alone had brought me so much relief, more than I could express in words.His hands slid around to my waist, pulling me flush against him. I could feel his smile against my neck as he whispered, “You’
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 57
LunaI sat quietly, hands resting on my lap as I watched the discussion unfold before me.It still hadn’t sunk in.The board of directors were seated around the long table, flipping through documents and sharing their insights, opinions, and projections. And then Hardin.Leaning forward, his brows furrowed in concentration, he nodded as one of the members pointed out a clause in the proposal. He didn’t interrupt. Didn’t wave off concerns or let his usual arrogance bleed through. He was listening. Asking questions. Offering solutions.All for me.I still couldn’t believe it.He did this. He arranged this meeting. He brought them all together. I’d never seen this side of him before. The version of Hardin who didn’t just say he cared—but showed it.And damn it, it messed with my heart more than I was willing to admit.Hardin shifted in his seat, "With all the strong evidence we've gathered, they’ll have no choice but to pull away," he said. "It won’t be easy—especially with government
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 56
HardinThe room was quiet now, save for the soft, even rhythm of Luna’s breathing. She’d curled up beside me, her head resting on my chest like she belonged there—and hell, she did. I stayed still for a while, holding her, memorizing the way her body fit into mine, the rise and fall of her breath.I had poured out everything to her. Every piece I kept buried for years. And she still looked at me like I was worth loving.She didn’t say much, just wrapped her arms around me and whispered that I didn’t have to say more.But I wasn’t done. Not yet.I gently slipped out of bed, careful not to wake her. She shifted a little, hugging the pillow tighter, still lost in sleep. I let my gaze linger for a second longer—before grabbing a hoodie and stepping out of the room.The night air bit at my skin as I stepped onto the porch of the secluded house. It was pitch-black outside, quiet in a way the city never could be. I reached into my pocket, pulled out my phone, and dialed.It didn’t even ring
Bound To The Kingpin Chapter 55
LunaI stood under the warm spray of the shower, letting the water wash over my skin and the mess of emotions I’d been carrying. I didn’t know how long I stood there, but when I finally stepped out, I felt a little lighter. No longer weighed down by anger.I dried off and reached for the first thing I saw: one of Hardin’s shirts hanging on the bathroom hook. It smelled like him—spice and wood and something entirely addictive. I slipped it on, the hem brushing against my thighs, and padded barefoot through the quiet hallway.The scent of something cooking pulled me toward the kitchen. I froze for a moment in the doorway.Hardin stood with his back to me, shirtless, stirring something in a pot like he had all the time in the world. The morning sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting golden stripes over his toned back and the tattoo that curled down one shoulder. His hair was slightly messy—probably from running his hand through it a hundred times—and his sweatpants hung low on hi
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