Michael POVSomething wasn't right. Something so far off that I knew it would change everything. Yet, I couldn't move, and I didn't want to. For hours, I lay on the hardwood floor, arm half-asleep, body heated to a thousand degrees from both the thick comforter and the small body wrapped around me. I should have been uncomfortable, irritated even, but I wasn't. Not when every shift of her body pressed her curves closer to mine.Lucy snored softly against my chest, her breath warm over my skin. Every time she did, I had to bite back a laugh, not wanting to wake her. She slept like a damn menace, a knee wedged between my legs, arm draped over my stomach, clinging to me like I was her lifeline.I always woke early, but Lucy? She was barely alive at 8 a.m. How the hell did she even function? How did she ever get to class on time?My phone buzzed with another message from Vinnie. I sighed knowing we had to leave. But Lucy just hummed in her sleep and snuggled closer, her leg sliding highe
Amy POVKillian had been gone all day, and all I could think about was that kiss he left me with. It had been brief but seared into my mind, making it impossible to focus on anything else. In his absence I decided I should at least attempt to get an upper hand. I tried searching for anything that might tell me more about him, his plans, or where the hell we were even going.I'd managed to get into his computer, but there wasn't much. The only thing of value was a connection to Texas, which I assumed was our next destination. There was no service out here, and despite my best efforts, I couldn't crack the WiFi password. Frustrated, I'd given up, knowing getting caught snooping wouldn't end well.Now, I was stretched across the bed, lazily flipping through a magazine as I tried not to let my thoughts drift back to him. But then his voice cut through the silence."I see you've found a way to occupy your time," he said, his gaze sweeping over me. I wasn't wearing much than a short, silk
Amy POV"Fuck! You're so damn tight. I have to own this part of you too. I have to have everything you offer, Amy." His voice was lost in pleasure, just his tip moving inside me, a little deeper with each thrust, ripping through my ass and causing so much pain. "Do you understand? Hmmm, do you..." his body twitched in pleasure as he pushed back in. "This is heaven, Amy. This body is blissful sin, wrapped like an innocent Angel for me to destroy." He grunted, grabbing my waist and with one hard thrust, he finally pushed all the way inside me. "Killian!" I shouted, jolting up as tears rolled down my cheeks. My hands pushed at his thighs but he didn't budge. He was completely inside me, his dick filling me to the brim that I felt I could burst."That it's Angel, start relaxing those muscles and accept your fate. You can't escape me." His one hand slithered up my body, twisting me some so he could hold my neck in his fingertips and watch how I shivered in pain. "You're mine, Amy. Do yo
Lucy POV"Where is everyone else?" I asked, climbing into the same SUV we'd traveled in before.Michael barely glanced at me as he shut the door. "We need to keep our circle small." He nodded at Vinnie, who started the engine, and a privacy screen lifted between us and the front.I frowned. "You think Ariel was behind that man at the restaurant, don't you?""Maybe," he admitted, his jaw clenching as he looked out the window. "But I'm not in the mood to take any chances. We got movement on Amy. I need to catch up to Killian before..." He stopped himself, but his fingers flexed against his thigh, tension rippling through him."Before..." I echoed, then realization hit. "Oh."I swallowed hard and looked away. Amy being harmed was a real possibility, but it hadn't felt real. Her normal everyday self was exactly what you expect from a teenager, too exact actually. I knew Amy put a front on to blend in. But underneath she was a badass, stronger than people gave her credit for. I'd seen her
Michael POVI couldn't stop touching that girl, and I didn't even care how distracted it made me anymore. The entire car ride we spent tangled together. My hands always to her skin, my lips burning to kiss every inch of her body. I tried getting work done. I had big plans in motion not to mention a web of games being played between multiple players in a dangerous world. Yet, none of it held much weight compared to this girl. We arrived late at our last safe house before Texas and I just wanted to get her alone in the bedroom. But we had business to get done first."Why don't you go lay down." I kissed the top of her head, nodding to the bedroom as I set down the bags of equipment from the car on a table."I want to know what is going with Amy. I'll sleep better knowing she is ok." Lucy looked at me with a mix of sadness and exhaustion. She should rest but I understood too."Well, you are handy with a laptop." Vinnie handed her one from his bag. "Why don't you help hack into some secu
Lucy POV"Leave!" Michael ruthlessly announced and my head popped up."What?" I shot back at him, but he wasn't talking to me."Don't worry, Lucy." Vinnie threw his bag over his shoulder and ran his hand over my hair. What the fuck was his deal? "He wouldn't be so mean to you." Vinnie added with a creepy tone."Stop." I swatted his hand off me, my eyes darting to Michael as he suddenly stood, chair falling to the floor. "What the hell did I miss?" I yelled at both of them. I must had fallen asleep, and these two had some fight."Nothing. Vinnie was just going to bed." Micheal's face was twisted in rage."He is just a tad possessive. You'll have to get use to it if you want to keep him happy." Vinnie chuckled, petting my hair again. This time Micheal reached over me and shoved him."Stop messing around, Vinnie. Get the fuck out before I make you." Before Vinnie could retaliate with another annoying remark to piss off Michael his phone buzzed in his pocket. "Ooo, my girl is calling.
Michael POVThis damn girl was so tight and for all the wrong reason. I still didn't know the whole story, but something bad obviously happened. Something that made her body clamp up whenever a man touched her. I really didn't want to speak about that asshole, Jared, I had enough issues with him already. But now, it was clear he made Lucy feel like shit whenever he wanted something she wasn't ready to give. Every part of me wanted to walk out right now, drive nonstop back to New York, and pummel his face again. But I wasn't leaving, not when I had her next to me and completely naked.She watched me carefully, unsure to make a move or not. I held her waist and moved us into the shower, leaning her head back slightly so the warm water washed down her hair. She closed her eyes, breathes deep and pushing her chest out to me. God, I loved her chest. I could just watch those beautiful breasts all day, and they have definitely helped me cum more times than I can count. I pulled her back u
Amy POV"This is ridiculous." I groaned as I crawled out of bed, finding myself in another new place. Surprisingly, the door was unlocked and I made my way down the hall. Within seconds a man with a large gun approached me. I didn't think for one second I could actually escape unnoticed though."This way." The man ordered, nodding for me to follow him. I looked down at the cotton dress I wore and cringed. This was some little girl's outfit, and who the hell put it on me?"You must eat and quickly. We move in ten." Killian ordered the second I walked into some large room with nothing but a desk and a few books on the shelves."Where to now?" I grumbled, taking a seat on the other side of the desk. I adjusted quickly from the discomfort my ass had. "Are you still in pain, Angel." Killian asked softly, eyes wandering over my body. I noticed the room was completely empty now."No, just annoyed. I asked a question." I stared him down."I thought we had an understanding. Or maybe you just
Lucy POVThe moment I walked inside there was chaos everywhere. It seemed like hundreds of workers were renovating the house and I really just wanted some quiet. "I'll head upstairs. Maybe he won't wake until 3." I looked to Vinnie and Paul."I already sent him a text you were on your way because the dinosaur failed," Vinnie said and I closed my eyes. "Are you that afraid of him or just want us to get our asses handed to us?" I shot back at him. He was annoyingly loyal to Michael."Hey, I'm just doing my job. I don't need to get shot over this crap." Vinnie put his hands up in defense."No one is getting shot!" I yelled back, frustrated and so damn tired of this life. I half ran up the stairs, preparing my body for a fight that I didn't want to have. If I wanted to come home, I should be able to come home, and no one gets shot because of it.But the second I opened the door I froze. Michael was sound asleep in my bed, with no shirt or bandage over his long scar down his chest. I do
Lucy POV"Michael ordered you to stay in school. I can't bring you home until 3:00." Paul quickly followed behind me to the car."I don't care what Michael ordered. I'm not part of your world and he isn't my boss." I yelled back at him."Lucy!" He reprimanded me, grabbing my arm and guiding me into the car."I'm sorry." I took a deep breath. I knew of the dangers of defying Michael. Not that he would hurt me, but if others overhead. He can't look weak."Just take a moment then head back in." He tried to de-escalate my boiling tantrum. "I can't, Paul. I want to go home." A few tears slipped and the car got quiet."I know this is hard and not what you want," Paul said carefully, probably hoping not to make me cry more. "Once we weed out who is behind the attacks we can all go back to the life we want." I looked him over for a minute, sadness taking over that he too was sacrificing for Michael. "Do you miss Gio?" I asked softly."We've been by each other's side since we were kids." He
Lucy POVIt was strange being here, like it was a place I knew but didn't really remember. It wasn't too long ago that this was my norm. Monday through Friday I came to this building, gossiped, and joked with my friends. I went from class to class, worrying about nothing more than the next test or quiz.Now, it felt foreign. I didn't even remember what class I had during the fifth period. I was about to leave until I saw Zander in the hall. The second our eyes caught I felt a wave of relief. It was like my old life suddenly came rushing back to me."Hey, you came." He walked right up to me and hugged me tight in his arms. "It's been hell here without you." He admitted, squeezing me in his arms then let go. "High school was never all that much fun. I appreciate it though." I tuck my hair behind my ears, feeling a little out of place but comfortable now I found a friend."It was always better with you and..." he shrugged before finishing. "Is she here?" I looked around the halls. Ever
Amy POVAll morning my house was in an uproar. Paul fighting with Lucy to stay home, and Lucy fighting with me to go to school. I had really thought once Michael was awake we could ignore all the stupid rules and do what was needed. I knew he would need time to recover, but I didn't fully register how weak he would be. I wanted to ignore that too, but I didn't want to get my brother killed.I needed a new plan, a way to find Declan and give him the death he deserved. He killed my family, the only man I ever looked at as a father. I can't just sit here and do nothing. I can't just wait for Michael to heal and finish the job for me. I needed to act!"Why are you down here?" Dylan walked into the basement, holding a box of donuts and two coffees. "I can't just walk around school and pretend to be fine. There are threats everywhere, even here. Why do you think Paul refuses to let Lucy out of his sight?" I was pacing the floor like a caged animal. My nerves were fried and I was about to
Michael POV"Come in," I ordered."You needed me?" Paul walked in, looking unamused to be summoned."Take Lucy to school, and from now on, don't make a single order unless I approve it," I said, lying back down. A wave of exhaustion suddenly hit me."If that is what you think is best, boss." Paul had all attitude laced in his words. He was punk for a dinosaur."Do you have a problem with me becoming Capo, Paul? We can easily resolve it." I nodded to Vinnie who walked in behind him. He looked terrified and tried stepping back out the door. "Get in here!" I yelled at him.Lucy rushed out in an oversized shirt and baggy jeans. "What is happening?" She asked, looking at Paul and then Vinnie."Paul is going to take you to school and make sure you're safe. Right, Paul? You seem to like being attached to her side.""We have a meeting you called at 3:30." Paul clenched his jaw. "Unless you don't want your Second to attend. It would be a good way to make us look weak again.""Listen, Paul," V
Michael POVI was pissed I woke alone but determined to get over this whole recovery process. Two more doctors met me in the morning, neither having the solutions I wanted. "Did you get what I needed?" I asked Vinnie the second he walked into my room. "Wouldn't disobey my Capo." He mocked and threw a bag at me. "Want to bend over and I stick it in you." He chuckled.Both doctors gave me a concerned look but they could go to hell. "They are the professionals and it can go in my arm, jackass." I pulled out the bottle and ordered one of the doctors to come to me."That's not advised." He warned."Wasn't asking." I handed him the steroids and they gave each other a look. "I'll eat plenty of protein, take all my vitamins, and chug nothing other than water, but that can't be all. I need to recover faster. Steroids, facet injections, cortisol, whatever there is, I'm filling my body to the brim with it over the next three weeks. After that, I should be good with my own exercise regime to he
Michael POV"We needed to draw out the enemy outside the house." She replied, small tears slipping from her eyes."We? You aren't we. You are supposed to be in school. You will not go to another event. You will not take part in any of this..." I grunted, my hand releasing her arm, and grabbed my chest. I had her caged against the wall, but I was no threat."Michael, you should rest." Her hands came to my face, her touch so soft and gentle. "Rest?" I chuckled. "How can I rest when everyone around me has lost their minds?""I'm sorry. I was just trying to protect you." "Protect me? That's not how this works!""You can barely stand." She countered."Amy has already made it very clear that I'm weak. I don't need another lecture." I clenched my jaw, anger fading as I watched those eyes look over me. Concern, fear, maybe even love, staring at me."There's more power in my position than my body. You want to flush them out, then invite them in." I glared at her a moment, wanting to spew not
Michael POVThe second my eyes opened again I grabbed Vinnie's phone to text him. It hadn't even been 48 hours since I woke up in this alternate universe and I was already stir crazy. I was not surviving months of bed rest.'Send me my doctor.' I texted.'It's almost midnight.' He replied.'Don't care. I need some steroids.' I tossed the phone to the side.It dinged again but I ignored his dumb comments about not needing any more rage in my blood.'Where's Lucy?' I texted back. She should be home, hopefully, this home and not her actual home. 'Safe and sound. I know how much she means to you.' He added a wink at the end and I wasn't sure if he meant because I was somehow obsessed with her, or because of the fake pregnancy.I got up, needing some fuel before I passed out again. The doctor was about to knock as I opened my door though. I stared him down like I wanted to eat his heart out. "You called for me, Capo." He said with a shaky voice. He was old, like really old. "Can you eve
Lucy POV"This is unbelievable." I shoved Vinnie off me. He was practically sitting in my lap in the back seat of the car."Michael told me to keep my eyes on you all night." His gaze swept over me, lingering at the slit down my chest like a creep."Michael will rip your eyes out if you keep looking at me like that." I clenched my fists in my lap."He'd never kill me," Vinnie shot back, smug.Paul sighed, clearly over it. "Removing your eyes wouldn't kill you. Enough games, Vinnie. We need to focus.""He should stay in the car," I snapped, shooting Paul a look that begged for backup. I hated Vinnie's childish, flirty attitude."Michael just woke up. Let's not piss him off yet," Paul muttered, flipping a page in the book he'd been pretending to read. He was tired of this charade too, but not enough to go against Viv's orders."What's the big deal anyway?" Vinnie asked. "It's a charity gala, not a war zone.""Michael has enemies. It's better to be ready than dead." Paul's tone stayed fl