LOGINAllison’s POV
Clyde held my hand firmly as we walked through the dimly lit corridors, stopping in front of a door. I watched him pull a key from his pocket, my heart racing with anticipation. With a quick turn, the door creaked open, and we stepped into the dark room. He gestured for me to wait by the doorway before walking in confidently and switching on the lights. “This will be your room for tonight,” he said smoothly, his voice warm and inviting. The space was beautiful, but it didn’t feel right. A part of me longed to be in his arms, sharing not just the night but the intimacy of his bed. Sleeping apart under the same roof felt wrong, like it went against the connection we had. “If it’s not to your liking, you can switch to another room. I really don’t mind,” he added, noticing the flicker of disappointment on my face. “No, this is beautiful! I love it,” I replied, forcing a smile to hide my true feelings. “I’ll get you some towels and clothes,” he said before leaving the room. The moment he left, I rushed to the large bed in the center of the room and collapsed onto it. The soft mattress cradled me, but my mind was still spinning. My heart raced from being near him. If only he understood the effect he had on me. A few moments later, Clyde returned with towels and clothes in his hands. “I’ll be in the room opposite yours. If you need anything, just call. There’s a nice tub in the bathroom, by the way,” he said with a playful wink. “Thank you, Clyde,” I replied, feeling a warm blush spread over me. “Goodnight, Allison. Dream about us,” he teased before leaving. His words made my pulse quicken again. After soaking in the luxurious tub, I slipped into the oversized T-shirt he had brought me. It smelled like him—warm, musky, and comforting. Thirty minutes later, the rain started pouring outside, the storm’s fury rattling the windows. Thunder roared like a beast, making me flinch. Even though I loved the rain, thunderstorms always terrified me. As a child, I used to run to my parents’ room whenever storms like this hit. Now, even as an adult, the sound sent shivers through me. A deafening clap of thunder struck, and a scream escaped my lips. Without thinking, I bolted out of the room, fear driving me. I ran straight into his room, my breaths shaky and uneven. But what I saw froze me in place. Clyde was sprawled on a sofa, completely naked, his hand slowly stroking his dick. My heart pounded wildly as my eyes took in the scene before me. He looked at me, surprise flashing in his eyes, followed by something darker. “Come here, Allison,” he said, his voice deep and husky. As if pulled by an invisible force, I stepped closer, unable to resist the magnetic pull of his presence. He stood, towering over me, his gaze scanning my face and body. “Are you alright?” he asked, a hint of concern softening his tone. “I… I was scared of the thunder,” I stammered. “I thought maybe I could sleep here with you, but I’m sorry for barging in.” My cheeks burned with embarrassment. “Hush now,” he said softly. “No need to apologize.” I couldn’t tear my eyes away from him. His strong, tattooed chest glistened faintly under the dim light, each marking seeming to tell its own story. My gaze dipped lower, landing on his impressive size. “Do you want to touch it?” he asked, breaking the charged silence. “I… I don’t mind if you want me to,” I said, my voice trembling with desire. He took my hand, guiding it toward him. “Don’t be scared. He won’t bite,” he teased with a playful smirk. My heart raced as I wrapped my fingers around him, his heat filling my palm. A low groan escaped his lips, encouraging me. “That’s it, baby. Just like that,” he murmured. “Like this?” I asked, trying to mimic what I thought would feel good for him. “You’re doing great. Just keep going,” he whispered, his voice thick with pleasure. Feeling braver, I sank to my knees. His eyes widened, the surprise in them quickly replaced with hunger. “I’ve read books and watched movies,” I admitted shyly, glancing up at him. A deep chuckle rumbled from his chest. He traced my lips with his finger before slipping it into my mouth. I sucked on it, letting the action stir something deep and primal within me. His hard cock dangled in front of my face, and my mouth watered with need. Without hesitation, I took the tip into my mouth. He was so big that I could only take half of him, but the fullness was intoxicating, leaving me breathless. As I remembered the advice from my books, I sucked it like the most delicious lollipop, relishing the taste of him. “Fuck, Allison! Just like that!” he groaned, and feeling encouraged, I quickened my pace, bobbing my head up and down, my hands working tirelessly on the parts I couldn’t reach. With each stroke, I felt my body responding, heat pooling between my legs as I lost myself in the rhythm. “That’s enough, baby,” he pulled me up, capturing my lips in a passionate kiss, the urgency palpable. Clyde tore the shirt from my body, leaving me only in my panties. In one swift motion, he ripped those away too, leaving me completely exposed before him. “Go lie on the bed and spread your legs wide open,” he whispered, his voice low and commanding. I complied instantly, my eyes locked onto his as I surrendered to his will. Clyde walked toward a minibar at the far end of his room, pouring himself a glass of whiskey, downing it in one swift gulp before pouring another. He approached me again, pouring the rich liquid into his mouth before capturing my lips in a heated kiss. The moment I opened my mouth, he spewed the harsh liquid down my throat. “Swallow,” he commanded, and I did, the warmth of the alcohol igniting a fire within me. A satisfied smile danced on his lips, and I felt myself surrendering completely to him. With a sultry grin, he moved down to my legs, sucking on my toes one by one, causing a moan to escape me. The sensation sent shockwaves of pleasure coursing through my body. As he trailed kisses up my thighs, I squirmed in anticipation. When his face was merely an inch from my slick core, he uttered, “Fucking Christ, Allison, you’re so beautiful.” His breath against my sensitive skin made me squirm, his hands holding me in place. With a teasing grin, he opened me up and began to lick my pussy, the warmth of his tongue sending me spiraling into ecstasy. “And so tasty… just like I imagined,” he murmured, losing himself in the taste of me. The moment his mouth began to suck my clit, I let out a scream of pure pleasure. I had never experienced anything so divine in my life. His tongue worked wonders, rolling over my sensitive bud and sending me soaring to heights I had only dreamed of. “Ohhhh, yes! Yes! Oh my God! It feels so good! Don’t stop!” I moaned uncontrollably, my hips bucking as I chased the pleasure he was giving me. “Yes, baby! Cum for Daddy!” he growled. With those words, my body shook uncontrollably, a wave of pleasure washing over me as I felt an unknown tightening in my belly release. “Ohhhh, God, Clyde!” I yelled, feeling as I burst into starlight for the first time.Clyde’s povI stared at the screen of my laptop, but honestly, I hadn’t read a single word on it in the last ten minutes.Snow kept falling outside the glass windows of the office cabin, covering the island in white again. The fireplace burned softly behind me, the crackling sound filling the quiet room while I leaned back in my chair and rubbed a tired hand over my jaw.A Vacation. That was what this was supposed to be.But men like me never really stopped working, not completely.Jaleel had sent over reports earlier, and even though Alison kept trying to drag me away from work every five minutes, there were still things I had to handle before we returned home tomorrow.My phone rang suddenly against the desk. Diego. I picked up immediately.“Hello?”“He’s dead.”My fingers stilled, I leaned back slowly into the chair.“Confirmed?”Diego exhaled on the other side. “Confirmed enough. The car exploded on the bridge. Driver died instantly. Most of our men around got caught in the blast
Author’s povThe lullaby came first. Soft voice, almost like a memory fighting to stay alive.“Stay with me, my little girl… my darling baby… mama loves you so much…”The woman’s voice floated gently through the room while the little girl giggled beneath pink blankets, tiny fingers reaching for her mother’s face.Then— BANG!A violent knock slammed against the door.The little girl startled immediately, lower lip trembling before tears spilled from her eyes.Another bang echoed, louder this time.The woman turned sharply toward the door, panic flashing across her face, and Lax’s eyes snapped open.The memory disappeared instantly, darkness swallowed the room around him.For a second, he stayed still on the couch, chest rising heavily while sweat clung to his skin. His jaw tightened hard enough to hurt.The banging came again, real this time.Lax reached beneath the pillow beside him, fingers wrapping around the gun before he stood up carefully. Pain shot through his side immediately.
Clyde’s pov The world outside disappeared for almost an entire day. Snow kept falling beyond the windows of the cottage, thick and endless, but Allison barely let me breathe long enough to notice it. Not that I minded. From the moment we got back from the city after the proposal, she barely left my side. Somewhere between kisses, lazy conversations, tangled sheets, shared showers, and hours spent wrapped around each other near the fireplace, time stopped mattering. We made love every chance we got. It was the kind of peace I’d never known how to keep. And maybe that was why I held onto it so tightly. The ring stayed on her finger the entire time. Every single time it caught the light, something shifted inside my chest all over again. Not possession or ownership. Just… that she was mine. My future, my girl, my fiancée. That word alone still felt unreal. By the time night settled over the cottage again, Allison had fallen asleep against my chest near the fire downstairs,
Author’s PovThe harsh sound of fists slamming against the punching bag echoed violently through the room.Again. And again.And again.Sweat rolled down Lax’s body in thick drops, his breathing uneven as rage burned through him like wildfire. The chain holding the heavy bag rattled loudly each time he struck it, but it still wasn’t enough.Nothing was enough.With a furious growl, he threw one last punch before shoving the bag away violently.The table beside him crashed over a second later.Glass shattered across the floor.“Fuck!”His roar filled the underground room.Twenty-four hours.That was how long it had been since Alaric disappeared.The original plan had been simple. Meet Alaric, finalize the arrangement with the Mexicans. Move against Clyde, and I get what I came for forSimple plan but nothing was simple anymore.Because according to the few men who escaped, Diego had intercepted the entire operation.And now?Nobody knew where Alaric was.One of Lax’s men hurried into t
Diego’s Pov“We arrived boss.” The voice of my driver woke me up. I looked around and we had arrived at the concealed mansion. One of our hideouts in case of emergency, hidden behind the mountains off the Sicily coast.I place Scar in charge of the offloading while I ran inside for a drink, and I needed to sleep. I found the bar by the kitchen the moment I walked in. And soon I was drinking.The mansion was too quiet for my liking, except for the voices of my men setting things up.I sat behind the minibar, pouring another glass of whiskey while Sophia’s voice drifted softly through my phone now.“How did it go?” “Easy. We got him.” “That's great… But you sound tired,” she murmured.I chuckled under my breath. “That obvious?”“Yes.” She paused. “Did you sleep at all?”I leaned back against the counter, rubbing my jaw slowly.“No.”“Diego—”“I’m fine, baby.”“You say that every time.”A smile tugged at my mouth despite the exhaustion sitting in my bones.Outside, snow fell heavily
Diego’s PovTwenty Hours EarlierRain tapped softly against the roof of the warehouse, not heavy, just enough to make the night colder.I stood near the window with a cigarette between my fingers, watching the water slide down the glass while the man behind me struggled to breathe normally.Fear had a smell, and this room reeked of it.“You’re sweating too much for somebody telling the truth,” I finally said without turning around.Behind me, the Mexican cleared his throat shakily.“I already told you everything.”I took one last drag before crushing the cigarette into the tray beside me.Then I turned slowly.The warehouse light flickered above us, throwing shadows across the room.Scar leaned against the far wall silently, arms folded across his chest while two men stood by the exit.The Mexican sat at the table between us untouched, without bruises just like any other catch was supposed to be.Clyde always said pain wasn’t the only thing that made people talk.Sometimes fear worked
Three days.That’s how long she’s been gone. Disappeared like smoke in the wind. No calls. No texts. No trace.Three excruciating days without Allison, and still, I can't find the words to describe the slow, brutal agony of surviving each one. My lungs feel like they’ve forgotten how to breathe. Sl
Clyde’s POV The mart stank of blood, gasoline, and fear. A single overhead bulb flickered weakly, casting a yellowish hue over the bruised man kneeling at my feet. One of his eyes was swollen shut—a gift from Diego’s fists—and his cracked lips trembled with desperation.“Where is she?” I asked, my
The room echoed with the loud shot, the crack of it splitting the air like a lightning strike. My ears rang for seconds, sharp and shrill, as if the sound itself had buried into my skull.Fear gripped me in a stranglehold. My heart stopped—just stopped—as the moment stilled, suspended in a nightmar
Allison’s POVThe darkness stretched deeper than I could imagine—thick and suffocating. My weary mind drifted through it, lost in the endless struggle between myself and the world. Between reality and madness.If a person could sit still for this long, tied up and barely breathing, without losing t







