Aiden
"I'm interested in a woman," I said as I stood up from the couch in the chairman's office, adjusting my coat. "She seems to be working for you." "I wonder who that might be," he said, standing up and extending his hand for a handshake. "He's referring to, Mrs. Walsh," the CEO informed from where he stood. A muscle in his jaw twitched, his grip around my hand tightening. Our eyes locked in a silent, charged exchange, and then he chuckled, letting my hand go. His face hardened as he said, "She's off-limits." My smile widened. "And why is that?" "She is married. And even if she weren't, I wouldn't want you anywhere near my daughter. " I let out a low, sinister laugh, my eyes never leaving the chairman's that burned with controlled fury. She was his daughter. His warning meant nothing to me. Her being married was just a meaningless detail. It sure as hell wasn't going to stop me, not when I had made up my mind, to lay my hands on that gorgeous body of hers. I won't hold back. I would take her in ways, he couldn't imagine. I would do dirty, twisted things to her. The kind of things that would haunt his dreams if he found out. ************************************* I descended the narrow stairs to the basement, the screams of a man echoing from below. I removed the cigarette from between my lips, letting out a puff of smoke, the scent mixing with the thick, metallic stench of blood. I pushed the door open, stepping into the dimly lit room. A naked man was tied to a chair with a rope, his body drenched in his blood. Storm delivered a brutal punch to the man's stomach, and he coughed more blood. I stood at the entrance, watching him deliver another blow as I smoked silently. "Boss," one of my men hurried over, bowing. "Did any of them talk?" I asked. "No, boss," he replied as I glanced over at another bloodied figure slumped unconscious in a chair. "And him?" "He fainted during the interrogation." "Wake him up," I ordered. "Yes, boss." He scurried away, grabbing a bucket of water and dumping it over the unconscious man who gasped awake, sputtering and coughing. His eyes darted around wide with fear, and when he recognized me, he froze. Storm turned to me, his white shirt stained with blood. "You are here," he said, and I nodded at him to continue. I strode over to where the man sat. "Aiden! I swear," he tried to scoot away, his chair scraping uselessly against the floor. "I-I didn't know it was your turf! I never would have accepted the deal if I had known!" I chuckled darkly, "Oh, I am aware of that." I reached down, stabbing the glowing butt of the cigarette into his bare shoulder, and he grunted. "I just need a fucking name," I said calmly, throwing the cigarette away. "Who ordered it?" "I don't know," he cried. "We never met them. They just gave us the drop location and the money but we never saw them! The money wasn't even what they promised!" "Is that so?" I straightened turning to the man beside me. "Bring me the hammer." His eyes went wide with fear, and he begged, "Please! That's all I know! I would never lie to you, Aiden! I swear to God!" I brushed his wet hair aside, a cruel smile curling up my lips. "Don't worry, we will just do a little refreshing of memory," I assured. "Boss." The man handed me the hammer. "Let's try again," I chuckled, swinging the hammer. "Who ordered it?" "I told you..." he howled in agony as the hammer came down hard on his thigh. At the end of the torture, I still got no name. I peeled my bloodstained clothes off, tossing them into a corner as I walked toward the shower while untying my hair, letting it fall loose over my shoulders. I wrapped the black hair tie around my wrist as I got under the shower, turning it on, the hot liquid pouring down my body. I closed my eyes, jaw clenched. I knew who it was. The person who had ordered the robbery. It had to be him. Dom fucking Blackwood. I slammed my fist against the tile, angry. He has crossed the line this time around, and I was going to make him pay. I heard the bathroom door open, then the clicking of heels on the floor. I didn't need to turn to know who it was. She was the only woman who entered my place uninvited, and even though it irritated me, I couldn't deny that she always came at the right time when I needed a good fuck. The heels stopped. She was probably undressing now. I sighed, running my hands through my wet hair. She pressed her naked body against me, her nipples hard against my skin. "Why the fuck are you here?" I asked. "Cold as always," he purred, her hands sliding over my torso, fingers caressing me, trailing lower, as she placed wet kisses along my back. "Gets me wet all the time." "Freya," "Dom sent a list," she murmured, her hand stroking me slowly, and I exhaled sharply. "He wants them dead or alive, but I would rather you bring them alive... It's been a long time since I played with my babies." "Mhm," She moved in front of me, her eyes locking with mine as she knelt. She kissed the tip of my cock, her lips parting to take me in. My breath hitched as she moved her head, her hand stroking me in time with her movement. My head fell back, hand fisting her hair, and thrusting fast into her mouth. Her mouth was warm around me, her tongue teasing me in ways that drove me over the edge. "Fuck," I groaned, yanking her up, by her arm and pressing her against the wall, as I lifted her. She gasped, wrapping her legs around my waist, nails digging into my shoulders as she cried out in pleasure when I drove into her, hard and fast. I entered the room now dressed in a black sweatpant, my hair still damp from the shower. Freya lay under the sheets, her eyes lingering on my chest as a lazy smile curved her lips. "What are you still doing here?" I asked, approaching the bed. "Waiting for another round," she licked her lips. "We both know you aren't satisfied yet," "Get out." She sat up, the sheets falling down her chest to reveal her breasts. "I don't want to," she pouted. My jaw tightened as I pulled the sheets off her body and said, my voice cold, "Get dressed and leave, Freya." "Are you worried Dom would find out about us?" She smiled. "He won't do anything." "Don't make me say it again, Freya!" I boomed, eyes darkening. She flinched, now getting the gist. She climbed down from the bed, hissing as she pushed past me. "Asshole." She disappeared into my closet, and when she returned, she was putting on one of my shirts. "What happened to your dress?" She turned and shot me a middle finger before walking towards the door. When she opened it, Storm stood outside about to knock on the door. "Get the fuck out of the way!" She spat at him, slamming the door behind her. The door creaked open again, Storm walking in with a raised eyebrow. "What the hell did you do to the Kingston princess?" I sighed, "What is it?" He waved a card in his hand. "The mayor sent it. His daughter is getting married."LeahMy fingers trembled around the gun as I aimed it at Aiden's back.This was the opportunity I was waiting for. If I killed him here, no one would trace it to me.So what are you waiting for, Leah? Pull the damn trigger.Aiden straightened and turned. His eyes dropped to the gun, then lifted to mine. I hated how he looked at me, like he already knew I wouldn't do it.He took a step toward me."Stay right there, Aiden," I said, my voice shaking as I gripped the gun tighter. He stopped. "Leah," he said softly.My heart ached at the sound of my name on his lips."Did I ever tell you how much I hated you saying my name?" I whispered.When you're angry, when you touch me, when you try to play the victim like you are right now, I feel it. Every emotion bleeding through the way you say my name."There are a few things you hate about me," he said, a small smile ghosting his lips, "but saying your name isn't one of them."You're wrong, Aiden. I hate every fucking thing about you."Do you
LeahI knew death was the only way out of Aiden's chains, but it wouldn't be mine.Killing him would be easy. I'd watched him sleep enough nights to know it was possible. I just needed to make up my mind to actually stab him. He let his guard down with me, convinced I wouldn't dare. That arrogance would cost him.He stepped out of the closet with his coat half on, sliding a gun into his holster. I hated how his eyes softened when they met mine. He leaned down, his fingers grazing my face. That same stupid smile he wore in the kitchen tugged at his mouth.I turned my face away from his kiss. He pressed his lips to my neck and breathed me in. My hands curled into fists. "Should I get you something on my way back?" He murmured against my skin.When I didn't reply, he turned my face and brushed his lips against mine. "I'll be back soon."I remained still on the bed, listening until his boots faded out of the room. When the room grew quiet, I reached under the pillow and felt the knife I
AidenI dropped the hairdryer on the nightstand and caught Leah before she could limp away. I lowered her gently on the bed. Kneeling, I raised her foot. My frustration boiled with each shard I picked out.She didn't make a sound as I cleaned her injury like she was now numb to pain."Don't do this to yourself, Leah." My voice was soft as I cleaned her wounds. "If you need to hurt someone, hurt me instead."She turned her head away from me, staring at the ceiling. I kissed the top of her foot after wrapping it. She jerked it away and tried to stand. I grabbed her wrist and pulled her back down."I'll tie you to the fucking bed if you walk on that foot," I threatened.She struggled a little more and when she saw it was futile she gave up and lay down. The servant girl leah was close with knocked and came in with a broom.Leah's stomach growled loudly. I glanced at her. "I'll go get you something to eat." In the kitchen, Clare was wiping down the counter. I asked for Leah's food, an
AidenThe last time she cried was when I found her shivering in the rain.The last time she spoke was after she saw her cousin's corpse. Since then, she hadn't made a sound. The only noises she spared me were the soft sound of her breathing and the occasional hiss in her sleep. She stares through me with empty eyes, moves like a doll wound up and left to break, and I can't deny the truth. I did this to her. I thought it would take three days as usual to get her to come around. A week has passed, and she is only a shell of the woman she used to be. I would rather she curse me, spit those hurtful words, and look at me with hate. Anything but this deadness.And yet, even as I watch her slip further away, I can't bring myself to let her go. Selfish, I know. But I would rather keep her broken by my side than lose her.**************************************Machines beeped steadily as I opened the hospital door to the VIP room.Lucas stood beside the bed, his shoulders hunched as he watc
Leah I blinked awake, my eyes struggling to adjust to the light and make sense of where I was. My body felt heavy, drained, as if something important had been taken out of me.I felt a warm hand around mine. I turned my head slowly and saw Aiden slumped over the side of the bed, his head resting on the mattress, my hand trapped in his. I stirred, and his eyes fluttered open."You're awake," he breathed, relief softening his face as he sat up. A small smile tugged at his lips. "Thank God.""The baby?" I asked.The smile vanished, and his grip tightened. "You lost it."My hand twitched faintly in his. I pressed my lips together, swallowing the scream clawing up my throat. The emptiness had been there, but I was expecting another answer. It's strange. It hasn't been long since I found out I was pregnant, but I feel like I have lost a part of myself."I see," I whispered, staring past him at the ceiling."I should have caught you," he said."But you didn't."He bowed his head, my hand
Leah You know that heart-wrenching ache when you give your first time to a man you thought was the one, only to realise it was all in your head? Yeah, that's how I felt right now staring at his angry back after what I thought we shared last night. Pathetic. I seem to never learn with him. "Yes," I whispered. The room went silent, and I felt his eyes on me now, but I didn't dare look at him. "You don't need to worry about it," I forced out. "I'll take care of it." I saw him stand up. "The fuck do you mean you will take care of it?" He barked and I flinched. "You aren't actually considering keeping that baby, are you?" My nails dug into my thigh. I turned to face him. God, he looked furious. It's funny cause I don't remember asking to get knocked up. "And what if I am?" I fired back, sitting up, the sheets slipping down my chest. "It's not even your baby." He chuckled, his voice dipping dangerously. "Then whose? Who the fuck touched you except me, Leah? Tell me." "In case