Livia "You wipe your hands clean of me? Who do you think you are?" I laughed. "Who am I? Who am I? Good question. Maybe you know more than you let me believe. Huh, Ray?" I would have been strangled, chopped into pieces, and thrown into the ocean to become fish food if looks could kill. "The ground suits you well, you old fuck." I said as I sat in the armchair across from him. He smirked. "Laugh while you can. Pretty soon, you won't be." "Mmm, I really hope you die soon, then there would be one less deadbeat asshole polluting the world." his smirk was replaced with a frown. How satisfying. Apollo grabbed my attention again. "Kitten, you must be wondering what business I have with this traitor." "One of his few attributes." "To put it shortly, he stole from me and is now indebted to me. "Our original plan was to torture and then kill him because we knew there was no way he would be able to pay us back." I crossed my legs. "Which you should have. It would have been a blessing to t
Apollo I was getting angrier by the second. Is this really what Livia had to go through? A father that resented her for something she had no control over. To beat and ridicule an innocent child to relieve his painful mourning is inhumane. I quickly caught Livia as she stumbled backward. "Livia, are you okay?" she looked dazed. Suddenly she took on a pale look as if she'd been painted with whitewash. She swayed for just a moment before fainting in my arms. "Oh my god, Livia!" I yelled out, getting the other's attention. Cassian was the first to run up to her. "What happened?" "I don't know. Livia was fine a few seconds ago, and she suddenly fainted." Chris checked her pulse. "Her pulse is irregular, but it is strong. We need to attend to her wound before it gets worse." "Alright, let's move out." I picked her up, carrying her out of the house. The paleness of her skin and the blue tint making its way to her lips were worrying. Adrian ran up to me. "Boss, what do you want us to
Livia Chris was so done. "ADRIAN!" "YES?" he yelled from downstairs. "I NEED YOUR HELP. COME TO APOLLO'S ROOM." "OKAY." Adrian came running up the stairs. "What do you need help-" he gasped, seeing Cassian passed out on the floor. "What the hell happened to him?" "Don't ask. Just help me take Cassian to his room." Adrian threw his head back in defeat. "Fine," before hoisting Cassian over his shoulders. "Livia, don't forget what I said," Chris warned. "Aye, aye, captain." He stared at me. "Apollo, make sure the Queen doesn't overdo it." "Was already planning on it. There is no way I'm letting her out of my sight under her current condition. "Chris, he is slipping," Adrian whined. He shook his head. "Why are you still standing here? Useless." "Hey." I let out a hearty laugh as Adrian hauled Cassian to his room. "I really like your laugh," Apollo said, eyeing me adoringly. He really knows how to get my blood flowing. "Since I'm bedridden, there is something I have always b
Livia Beep Beep Beep I blindly reached for my phone on the side table and glanced at the time. "It's 3 O'clock in the morning. Who in the hell is messaging me this early in the damn morning on a freaking Sunday at that?" I unlocked my phone and saw several missed calls and unread messages. "Shit, I am as good as dead," I whispered, quickly opening the chat. Apollo confiscated my phone after catching me working on a project when I was supposed to be resting. Me: Hey guys, what's up? Blake: Aye, don't come in here talking all casually. Why have you forsaken us? Percy: We've been trying to reach you. Is everything okay, Liv Liv? Sandra: Speak for yourself cause we had a girl's day last Saturday. Percy: And you didn't think to invite me? Sandra: Xx NO BOYS ALLOWED xX Alaric: Oh, look who decided to respond after worrying everyone. Why haven't you answered our calls or texts, shorty? Me: Woah, Casanova, it almost sounds like you miss me? Alaric: In your worst night
NarrationIt was now 5:30 in the morning, and it didn't look like Apollo was waking up anytime soon. "I might as well work out. It's been a few days since I last visited my private gym." Livia quietly walked out of the room after changing into some gym clothes, and to her surprise, she wasn't the only one on a mission."Guess I am not the only early bird. Heading somewhere, Adrian?"He froze, turning to see Livia walking towards him. "Yeah, I was heading to the gym for an early morning workout."She nodded my head. "I was heading out to my private gym near here. Want to tag along?""Sure. If it's good, I may become a member.Livia rolled her eyes. "I'm already starting to regret my offer."It was a comfortable, silent drive until, "Livia, how did you do it? " Adrian suddenly asked.Frowning. "Tell me what I did, and maybe I can give you an answer.""How did you get an Aromantic person like Apollo to date you? The Apollo I grew to know never showed any interest in romance. He has alway
AdrianI jumped around the ring, getting my muscles loosened. Livia and I stared down, reading each other's movements and contemplating the next move. "Don't tell me you are already chickening out on me?" she provoked.Damn, how I wished I didn't fall for the bait. I charged at Livia, only to be taken down by her kicking me in the chest. The wind got knocked out of me on impact. I didn't have time to recover before receiving a sidekick to the face, making me land on my ass. "Ouch," I mumbled, staggering to my feet."Take your time. I have all day sweet cheeks." she teased.Annoying, she devil. I smacked my boxing gloves together, ignoring the stars flying around me. I charged at her again, not giving her enough time to calculate my movements. I tapped her shoulder, knocking her off balance, and followed it with a right downward punch making her fall. Still, she quickly rebounded with an amusing fire in her eyes.We kept exchanging blows until she finally knocked me down again."Anot
LiviaLater in the morning, the aroma of the fresh food sprawled on the table invaded the air. The boys started to trail in one by one."Good morning, Livia! Do you need help with anything?" Chris offered."Good morning, Chris. Can you finish setting the table for me? That would be a great help, thanks.""Okay, leave it to me. I will set the table like you have never seen before." He joked.Adrian wrapped his arms around my stomach and peeked over my shoulder. "It smells delicious.""Thanks."Apollo walked into the kitchen shortly after and paused at the view before him. "What the hell is this? Since when did you two become so close?"Adrian looked at him. "Since this morning while you all were busy sleeping. Why do you ask? Jealous?"Apollo pulled him away from me and took his place. "Yes, she mines. Find your own girl."I just chuckled and patted his arm. "Good morning to you too, handsome. Here try this." leaning back, I put a strawberry lightly coated in cinnamon into his mouth.H
Apollo Everything was a blur. The beautiful woman before me is the only thing that matters as I lead her to the dance floor. We laughed, enjoying each other's company. It was perfect. At this moment, nothing else mattered. The buzz of the restaurant fades into the background. The dance floor becomes the stage of our sweetest love and romance. This is where the journey between our hearts and souls collides into one. Soon our faces started to draw closer together... "Apollo?" "Yes, my love?" As our lips were finally about to meet, "Apollo..." "Apollo..." "Apollo…" My eyes fluttered open and shut as a lovely voice sang my name like a lullaby. It was just a dream, what a pity. "Apollo, I know you are awake. It's time to get dressed." She said, slightly shaking my body. My heart jumped excitedly at the touch of her soft lips grazing my cheek. She is too cute to handle. I pulled her closer and looked into her eyes. "I could get used to being woken up like that." "Mmm, I'm s