MasukAidenAs promised, I went to his room after the shower to TALK.I knocked on the door and waited patiently like she asked me to, but there was no response on the second and third knock."Roman?" I called, pushing the door open and stepping inside already hearing his voice in my head, 'why the fuck are you in my room?'Where the hell did that sweet kid who used to follow me around and enjoyed playing with me go? All that's left now is this teenager who curses at every second and acts like my presence pisses him off.My gaze swept the empty room, the plain white walls that had no posters or any signs of anything a boy his age should be obsessed with.Then my eyes landed on the bed where a black notebook lay right in the middle of it.I walked over, reaching for it, then stopped.I shouldn't.Then again, if he didn't want anyone touching it, he wouldn't have left it out in the open.With that justification, I picked it up and opened it, expecting some long ass dear diary angry rant about
Aiden The bass from the club throbbed beneath the floor as smoke curled lazily from the cigar between my fingers.Six of my men stood by my sides, three in each side while in front of me, a man knelt. His body swayed as he struggled to stay upright, blood dripping steadily from his split lip onto the floor. One eye was already swollen shut while the other flickered between me and the gun resting in my hand.When our eyes met, he shuddered."I..." His voice trembled as he lowered his head quickly. "It was a mistake, boss. I swear I didn't mean—"A quiet, humourless chuckle left me. "A mistake?"I leaned forward slightly, resting my elbows on my knees."You took my money," I said, voice dangerously calm. "And you're calling it a mistake?""I was going to return it. I just needed time. Please—""You need time?""Yes," he replied quickly, nodding frantically. "I'll get it. I swear I'll.""Why do you all motherfuckers touch my stuff and ask for time?"He crawled forward, grabbing my leg.
LeahThe alarm on the bedside table blared. I slapped it off quickly, holding my breath as I waited to make sure it hadn't woken the sex maniac behind me. Slowly and carefully, I started peeling his heavy arm from around my waist."Where do you think you're going?" His rough voice rumbled against my ear, and I hated how my thighs clenched in response.His arm tightened, yanking me straight back into the hard warmth of his chest.Damn it."I have to go to work," I whispered, trying to sound firm even as his fingers slid down my stomach and between my legs."Hmm." His fingers brushed over my already slick folds. "Let's have a quickie.""No," I said, grabbing his wrist with both hands. "Your quickie is never a quickie!""I mean it this time," he chuckled lazily."You said that yesterday," I almost screamed. "And the day before and the day before that. Every single time, I end up calling in sick.""Should I stop then?" He asked as he easily overpowered my grip and kept stroking me."Aiden
Leah"He is the second man you are bringing home. And you know it was because of you your father started this ritual?""I'm going upstairs," I said, standing up immediately."You don't trust he can withstand all your father's attacks?""I do," I sighed and dropped back onto the couch."Come here." She opened her arms, and I fell on her chest while she ran her fingers through my hair. "Your dad won't go too hard on him.""I hope so.""Now, why don't you try to convince your mom to accept him."I looked up at her. "But I thought you already liked him.""At least pretend you don't know and try to convince me."I pressed my lips as I thought of what to say then decided on, "He loves me."And he can kill for me. But let's keep that as just a thought."And that's all that matters," she kissed my forehead.Time dragged and dragged until I finally heard footsteps. I was already on my feet and rushing toward the stairs.My stomach dropped, seeing Aiden coming down with a blank expression."Wha
Leah"I told you it's not necessary," I whined for what had to be the fifth time as we stepped into yet another store."It is," he replied, already pointing at a Cartier diamond bracelet.The saleslady's smile brightened instantly as she rushed to bring it out.I sighed, folding my arms and pouting as I watched the both of them have their little conversation.He had insisted on getting something for my parents, saying he couldn't show up empty-handed. I still thought it was unnecessary, but I wasn't complaining since I got to see a nervous side of him even though he refused to admit it.When he turned and caught me pouting, a smirk tugged at his lips as he leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to them."I just want everything to be perfect, doll.""They will love you," I whispered, looking up at him."I won't give them a chance not to."He said that and still dragged me into another store.Thirty minutes later, we somehow ended up in the kid's section."This wasn't the plan, Aiden," I g
AidenI woke up to Leah's warm naked body curled into my side. One leg was thrown over mine, her arm draped across my chest, and her face tucked into my neck."So fucking clingy," I chuckled turning on my side to face her fully.I brushed a strand of hair from her face, letting my fingers linger as my gaze traced her long lashes, soft lips, the gentle fall and rise of her breathing and the perfect swell of her bare breast pressed against me.Fuck. This was perfect. Waking up with her like this willingly staying with me, no longer looking at me with hatred, felt like something I didn't deserve. It was nothing like the days when I had her locked away, and she fought to escape me.I leaned down and pressed a slow kiss to her shoulder.A soft moan escaped her lips as she stirred, her arm tightening around me before her eyes fluttered open.A lazy, satisfied smile spread across her face the moment her green sleepy eyes met mine."Good morning," she murmured as she snuggled closer."How wa
AidenI cleared my throat, willing my body to cooperate. After a few deep breaths that did absolutely nothing, I pulled out a stool and sat across from them."How was your night? I asked.He ignored me, turning his head away.Leah gave him a look. "It's rude not to answer when asked a question.""I
AidenI flipped on the lights to see Roman standing there, barefoot and staring up at me."How long have you been standing here?""I followed you from the sitting room," he replied casually.Followed me? How the hell did I not notice?"Why aren't you sleeping?"No answer."Do you need something?"H
AidenShe tried to sit up fully, fear overpowering the pain as her hand reached blindly for the IV line."Calm down," I said, catching her wrist."Let go!" She cried, struggling. "I need to find Roman.""He's here," I almost screamed at her, tightening my grip. Then softly, "He's right beside you."
AidenI caught her hands before she could pull away, my thumb brushing over the bandages wrapped around them.I wished they could heal faster so I could lace my fingers through hers properly again."I made breakfast," I said."Already?" She sounded disappointed. "I woke up early for nothing," she







