Luca Moretti is a name whispered in fear. The ruthless Italian mafia boss has spent years building his empire, crushing enemies without mercy. But his greatest rival, the powerful businessman Damian Laurent, has always remained untouchable—until now. When Luca discovers that Damian has a son, Adrien Laurent, he sees the perfect opportunity for revenge. Adrien, delicate yet defiant, has spent his life in the shadow of his father’s fortune, oblivious to the blood-soaked rivalries that shaped his world. That is, until Luca kidnaps him, dragging him into the dark underbelly of the mafia. But what starts as a move in a deadly game turns into something far more dangerous. Adrien is not the helpless pawn Luca expected—he fights, he resists, and worst of all, he tempts. The fire in Adrien’s eyes ignites something in Luca, something possessive, something obsessive. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Luca must face the one thing he never anticipated: the possibility that his greatest enemy’s son might just be the only thing he can’t let go of. He took him as leverage. Now, he’ll never let him go.
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ADRIEN
“What the hell were you thinking?” my father roared, his voice rattling the expensive glassware lining the walls. “Another party? Another fucking scandal?”
I crossed my arms, leaning against the banister. “It was just a party, Dad. I didn’t exactly commit murder.”
“That’s not the goddamn point!” he barked, slamming his fist against the table. I didn’t even flinch. I was used to the theatrics by now. “You carry my name. Everything you do reflects on me. On this family!”
I scoffed. “Sorry if I’m not interested in playing perfect little heir like you want.”
“You’re irresponsible! You’re selfish! And you’re grounded!”
I blinked. Then laughed. “I’m twenty-one. You can’t ground me.”
“Watch me,” he snarled. “You so much as set a foot outside this house tonight, I’ll cut you off. No credit cards, no apartment, nothing.”
I clenched my jaw. “You think money's gonna keep me in line?”
“It always has before,” he sneered.
Rage simmered under my skin. I didn’t say another word. I spun on my heel, storming up the staircase two steps at a time. I slammed my bedroom door so hard the frame shook, locking it for good measure.
Fucking unbelievable.
I paced the room, heart pounding. I wasn’t some kid he could boss around anymore. I grabbed my phone, stared at the blinking notifications from my friends. Club night. Everyone was going.
I hesitated for half a second. Then I yanked open my closet.
He wanted me locked away like a fucking prisoner?
Not a chance.
Fifteen minutes later, dressed in tight black jeans and a thin, low-cut shirt that practically screamed come touch me, I slipped out my window, dropping onto the manicured lawn below.
The city pulsed with life when I arrived at Velvet. Music pounded through the walls, bodies pressed close on the dance floor, the air thick with sweat and sex. I slid up to the bar, flashing a grin at the bartender.
“Vodka soda,” I ordered, tossing a bill onto the counter.
The second the drink touched my hand, someone slid into the space beside me. Close. Too close.
“Is that really all you’re drinking tonight?” a deep voice murmured, low and teasing.
I turned—and holy shit.
Tall. Dark hair. Strong jaw. A mouth made for sin. His suit clung to broad shoulders, expensive and perfectly tailored. His eyes—dark, unreadable—dragged over me like he was already undressing me.
I smirked. “Why? You offering something better?”
The stranger’s lips curved. “Depends what you’re thirsty for.”
“Depends what you’re offering,” I shot back, sipping my drink.
“Something stronger than that watered-down crap,” he said. His fingers brushed my wrist, deliberate, electric. “Or something a lot more fun.”
I leaned in, emboldened by the alcohol, by the anger still burning in my chest. “You talk a big game.”
He chuckled, low and rough. “I always deliver.”
I tilted my head, pretending to consider. “Big words.”
“Big everything,” he said, eyes glittering.
I laughed, breathless. “Prove it.”
His smile sharpened into something predatory. He grabbed my hand, his grip firm but not painful, and pulled me away from the bar without hesitation. My heart hammered against my ribs, excitement buzzing in my veins as he led me through the crowd, past grinding bodies and spilled drinks, straight into a dim hallway.
“Where are we—?”
He shoved open a bathroom door, dragged me inside, and before I could breathe, he had me pressed against the cool tile wall.
“You sure you want this, pretty boy?” he murmured, so close his breath ghosted over my lips.
I stared at him—this dangerous, gorgeous stranger—and felt something twist deliciously deep inside me.
“Fuck yes,” I whispered.
That was all it took.
His mouth crashed onto mine, hungry, devouring. I kissed him back just as hard, nipping at his bottom lip, hands fisting in his shirt. He groaned into my mouth, one hand sliding down to cup my ass, squeezing hard enough to make me gasp.
“God, you’re fucking perfect,” he muttered against my neck, licking a hot, wet stripe up to my jaw.
“You don’t even know me,” I breathed, grinding against him shamelessly.
“Don’t need to,” he growled. “All I need’s right here.”
He spun me around, pressing me face-first into the wall. His hands roamed over me, greedy, possessive, tugging at my waistband.
“Gonna make you forget your own name,” he promised, voice dark and rough.
“Big talk again,” I taunted breathlessly, my hips pushing back against him.
He chuckled. “You’ll be begging in five minutes.”
I heard the sound of a belt unbuckling, the faint rip of a condom wrapper.
He slicked his fingers with something from his pocket—thank god—and slid one between my cheeks, circling, teasing. I bit back a whimper.
“Relax, baby. I’ve got you,” he murmured, his voice surprisingly gentle.
He worked me open quickly but thoroughly, his fingers skilled, patient but demanding. By the time he lined up behind me, I was practically shaking.
“You ready?” he asked, voice rough with restraint.
“Fuck me,” I hissed, pushing back shamelessly. “Now.”
He didn’t make me ask twice.
The stretch burned in the best way, stealing the air from my lungs. He cursed under his breath, gripping my hips tight enough to bruise.
“Fuck, you’re tight,” he groaned, snapping his hips forward once, twice, until he was buried to the hilt.
I moaned, forehead pressed to the wall, pleasure sparking through every nerve ending.
He set a brutal rhythm, fucking into me like he owned me, like he had every right. And maybe he did. Maybe I wanted him to. His hand slid around to fist my cock, jerking me in time with his thrusts.
“Look at you,” he rasped. “Taking it so good. Fucking made for this.”
“Harder,” I begged, shameless, desperate.
He obliged, slamming into me harder, faster. My knees nearly buckled. I cried out, the sound muffled against my arm.
“Who’s fucking you like you need, huh?” he gritted out. “Who’s making you feel this good?”
“You are,” I gasped.
“Say it.”
“You—fuck—you are—”
Stars exploded behind my eyes as I came, shaking apart in his hand. He cursed again, losing rhythm, and with a few more hard thrusts, he spilled inside the condom with a low, wrecked groan.
We stayed there for a second, breathing hard, his weight heavy against my back.
Finally, he pulled out, tying off the condom and tossing it into the trash. He tucked himself back into his pants, adjusting his shirt like nothing had happened.
I turned to face him, still dazed.
He smirked. “Told you I deliver.”
I huffed a shaky laugh. “Yeah. No complaints.”
He stepped closer, brushing his knuckles down my jaw.
“Name?” he asked casually.
I blinked. “Adrien.”
His mouth twitched.
“See you around, Adrien.”
And just like that, he disappeared into the crowd, leaving me wrecked, panting, and very aware that I'd just made the worst—and best—mistake of my life.
I stumbled out of the bathroom, my legs barely working right, my skin buzzing like I’d been struck by lightning.
I leaned against the wall for a second, trying to catch my breath, a stupid, blissed-out smile curling my lips.
Holy fuck.
Whoever he was…he knew exactly what he was doing.
I ran a hand through my hair, still feeling the ghost of his touch on my skin.
God, even thinking about it made me want to turn right back around and drag him into another dark corner.
I pushed off the wall, weaving through the crowd, heading for the exit.
“Holy shit,” I mumbled under my breath, laughing to myself. “Best fucking mistake ever.”
I barely made it two steps before something hard cracked against the back of my head.
Pain exploded through my skull.
The floor rushed up to meet me.
The last thing I saw before everything faded to black was a pair of polished black boots stepping over my crumpled body.
CHAPTER 87ADRIENI couldn’t stop pacing. My steps echoed across Lucien’s polished floor, back and forth like a trapped animal. The silence of his house pressed against my ears until I wanted to claw at them.“Adrien.” Lucien’s voice broke the air, calm but firm. “Sit down. You’re wearing yourself thin.”“I can’t,” I snapped, running my hands through my hair. My skin felt like it was crawling. “I can’t just—just sit there. If I stop moving, my head—” I pressed my fists against my temples. “It won’t shut up.”Lucien stood, stepping into my path. He caught my shoulders, steadying me. “Look at me.”I tried, but my eyes slipped away. “I don’t want to. You’ll see it.”“See what?” he asked softly.“The mess,” I whispered. “The cracks. The things that won’t stop coming back.”He squeezed my shoulders. “That’s why you
CHAPTER 86ADRIENThe facility still smelled like bleach and despair. I didn’t even make it past the waiting room. The second I saw the therapist’s door, my chest locked, my throat burned, and my legs… yeah, they weren’t cooperating.Lucien stood beside me, hands in his pockets like he wasn’t dying to drag me in there.“Adrien—”“No.” My voice came out hoarse. “I’m not doing this.”He exhaled. “You came all this way.”“I came because you asked. Don’t confuse it.” My arms crossed over my chest, but the truth was—I didn’t have the energy to fight. Not with him. Not with myself.Lucien studied me for a long beat, those calculating Laurent eyes sharp and soft at once. Then he sighed, the kind that sounded like defeat.&ldqu
CHAPTER 85LUCADays bled together.But no Adrien.I hadn’t smiled in weeks. Not once. Not even when Matteo tried to lighten the mood. Not even when Damon cracked a joke.All I felt was hollow. Like someone carved me open and left me to rot.Until tonight.Matteo burst into my office, phone in hand, eyes sharp. “We picked up chatter. A courier mentioned someone fitting his description. North side. Safehouse.”Adrien.The name never left Matteo’s lips, but we both knew.My lips curved before I could stop it. My first smile in days. A small, vicious thing.Finally.“Good,” I murmured, voice low. “Very good.”Matteo studied me. “What do you want me to do?”“Di
CHAPTER 84LUCAIt had been five days since Adrien walked out of my house.Five days of silence.Five days of not hearing his voice, not seeing his face.And I was losing my mind.So I did what I always did when I was unraveling.I killed.“Three convoys. Damian’s routes,” I told Matteo as we sat in the warehouse, the smell of gasoline sharp in the air. “Take them out. No survivors.”His jaw flexed. “Already in motion.”“Good.” My voice was cold, detached. Like I was reading the weather. “Send me what’s left.”Two hours later, they dragged in one.A courier. Young. Early twenties. His hands were zip-tied, his shirt drenched in blood. He stumbled when Damon shoved him into the chair, coughing red onto the concrete.Matteo leaned against the wall, arms crossed. “Three convoys destroyed. Only this one crawled out alive.”Perfect.I walked forward slowly, rolling up my sleeves. The boy looked up at me, wide-eyed, his chest heaving.“Mr. Moretti—please—”The sound of his voice made me smil
CHAPTER 83ADRIENWhen I opened my eyes, the first thing I noticed was how quiet it was.Not peaceful, quiet. No. This was the kind that made your skin crawl. Too heavy. Too empty.The sheets were too soft. The air smelled like polished wood and money. The ceiling was white. Higher than it should be.Not Luca’s place.I stayed there, staring at the ceiling, counting cracks I couldn’t find. My body felt like lead. My chest like it had caved in. I thought about moving—just to prove I could—but the thought was exhausting.“Finally awake?”Lucien’s voice.I turned my head slowly. He was sitting in an armchair near the window, jacket off, sleeves rolled, looking like he’d been there all night. Like he had nothing better to do.I didn’t answer.He stood, crossed the room, and set a tray on the nightstand. The smell hit me—warm food. Eggs. Toast. Soup maybe. My stomach twisted, but not in hunger. More like nausea.“Eat something,” he said.I stared at the tray, then back at him. “No.”His br
CHAPTER 82ADRIENIt was 11:03 p.m.I sat by the window, lights off, heart tight. I’d packed nothing. Not even my phone. Nothing in this house felt like mine. I just waited… watching the gate.Then I saw him.Sleek black SUV. Another car behind it. Windows tinted. No headlights. Silent like a ghost.Lucien.My legs moved before my mind did.I opened the bedroom door quietly. Every step down the hallway sounded too loud. I didn’t care. If they tried to stop me, fine. Let them. I wasn’t staying here another night. Not with Luca. Not after everything.By the time I got outside, Luca’s guards had already surrounded the car.“Who the fuck are you?” one barked at the tall man stepping out of the passenger seat.Lucien. Dressed in black, coat billowing, no smile.“I’m Adrien’s family,” he said calmly. “I’m taking him home.”“No one leaves unless Luca says so,” another guard warned.“I’m not here for permission.”I stepped into the courtyard. The moment Lucien saw me, something in his eyes br
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