LOGINAlex Carter has spent his life struggling to make ends meet, haunted by the unsolved murder of his parents. At 23, he finally lands a job as a flight attendant, hoping to leave his painful past behind and build a better future. But everything changes when he meets Captain Damien Russo—the most sought-after pilot in the country. Towering at seven feet tall, dangerously handsome, and impossibly charismatic, Damien is a man of mystery, admired by passengers and feared by those who know his true nature. What starts as stolen glances and secret rendezvous in airport hotels soon turns into a passionate affair. But Damien refuses to come out, keeping their relationship hidden. Alex tries to ignore the red flags—the late-night disappearances, the cryptic phone calls, the way powerful men seem to bow at Damien's feet. Then the truth crashes down like a storm. Damien Russo isn't just a pilot; he's the heir to one of the most powerful drug cartels in the world, using his position to smuggle contraband across borders. And worse—his family may have played a role in the death of Alex's parents. Torn between love and revenge, Alex is thrust into a world of luxury, deception, and deadly secrets. As rival gangs close in and the FBI tightens its grip, he must make an impossible choice: betray the man who stole his heart or risk everything for a love that was never meant to survive. One thing is certain—no one walks away from the mafia unscathed.
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"Get your ass up you unfortunate fellow, don't you have work today? Weren't you supposed to attend to a flight to New York?" A loud intimidating voice rang through the small room followed by weight of pillows slamming on Alex. Alex was just 8 when his parents died, he barely even remember's their face and ever since then he's been staying with very mean aunt Joy who only choose to take care of him because his mother was her best friend. Three days ago, after so much struggles and very little luck he somehow managed to land a decent job as a junior flight attendant and today was the very first time his gonna be flying. That and also to New York City in a plane captained by one of the most sought-after pilot in the country. "Ooh Aunt! Ah! Ah, I'm already awake. You don't need to hit me so hard. What is it? Do you want to kill me? Are you after my life?" Alex spoke as he jumped down to the other corner of the bed. "Ooh I see, you have so much time and audacity to stand there and talk right back at me? I'm gonna show you who's the elder here." She replied as she picked up her slippers and started to chase him all around . Alex wasted not a single second as he ran out of the room straight to the living room trying by every means possible to avoid getting hit by that slippers of her's, because he knew how much pain he was in for if he was hit. She chased him around but Alex had some fair advantage, he was young, stronger and faster, he ran through their two bedrooms apartment and headed for the kitchen where he quickly took out a plate a dished himself some breakfast. "You little son of a b......!" She stopped her sentence halfway as she reached the kitchen and saw him already sitting down having breakfast. She had a rule never to hit him if he was eating. "You are lucky today!" She said. " I know aunt I'm always lucky! You know I think Lucky should be my middle name," he replied. "Haha! Funny, don't act all wise now you fool. It's already 8:05am and you flight leaves by 9:30am let's see how much your luck can do about that huh!" She said with an evil smirk as she left the kitchen and it was followed with a deafening silence as he turned over to my the old clock on the wall and it was now even 8:06. "Holy sh**t!" He lamented as he sprinted out of the kitchen with some pancakes still in his mouth. He rushed into his room and straight to the bathroom. Quickly took his bath, brushed his teeth and proceeded to getting dressed. He stood before the mirror, buttoning up his crisp white dress shirt, its fabric smooth against his skin. A navy-blue tie, already neatly knotted, rested just below his collar, complementing the sharp lines of his tailored vest. The airline's insignia, a pair of golden wings, laid subtly on his chest. His uniform was impeccable: a navy-blue blazer, structured but not too rigid, sat perfectly on his shoulders, giving him a polished yet approachable look. His trousers matched, fitted enough to be stylish but comfortable for long flights. He slid on his well-polished black dress shoes, the final touch to his ensemble. Running a hand through his naturally curly yet slightly untamed brown hair, he sighed. No matter how much he tried to tame it, a few stubborn locks always had a mind of their own. His features were sharp but not overly chiseled, his jawline had a natural roughness, and his nose was slightly crooked, adding to his charm rather than taking away from it. He wasn't conventionally handsome in the chiseled, muscular way, but there was something about him. With a final glance in the mirror, he straightened his blazer and took a deep breath. This was it. He kissed his Aunt goodbye and quickly headed for the airport. "Be careful now you fool! I don't want you ending up dead!" She said with a little smile. "Awwn so caring of you aunt, don't worry I will try so hard not to die." He replied as he slammed the door. "Ooh God please keep him safe for my sake," she prayed as she continued her chaos. Reaching the airport with almost about 30 minutes more to spare, he was quickly directed to his flight. "Looking a bit like a llama today, aren’t we?" These were the first words he heard immediately he joined the rest of the crew on board.. "Excuse me!" He said and he turned to face them. The were three girls and two boys with him completing the boys three. "And you are fully excused, do you have anything to say new boy? One of the attendant a male spoke. "Yeah I have something to say, you clearly just called me a llama, may I know why,?" Alex added. "Today is clearly my first day on this job, and the very least you could do is not intimidate and insult me. Grow up this isn't high school guys. "Yooooo! I think the new sheep got some balls, talking back in such manner," another lady spoke her tag spelt Lucy. Immediately Jacob the boy who spoke earlier pushed him to the wall. "Hey new boy, you might be lucky enough to get a job here but that doesn't and will never mean you are to our class get that, so you better know who and when to speak," Jacob added. " This uniform might really help you looks, it might help you clean up well, but you still look like a stray mutt in a suit." "What the hell is wrong with you guys, stop this right this moment or I will have to report you very irresponsible character," one of the other girls spoke up. The entire space fell silence for a short while before Jacob let go of his collar and moved the rest followed him out leaving just Alex and the girl that just stood up for him. "Thank you about that, I'm really really so greatful!" Alex thanked her. "Ooh that? That was nothing and don't give to much thought to Jacob and the others, they are just one bitter set of humans," she added. "I'm Joyce by the way, but my friends call me Joy for short!" She introduced herself. "Wow! That's wonderful, my aunt's name is also Joy aunt joy. I'm Alex the new guy," he replied with a smile. They all went out to serve the passages with everything they might need just before the flight took off. The entire flight was a bit loud with attendants moving around and making sure everyone was ok. But in the next moment it all fell silent followed by very little murmurs. "Oh my he is even hotter in person, to be honest he is one of the main reasons I'm boarding this flight," the lady Alex was currently attending to murmured to her friend that was when Alex took the initiative to turn around and take a look at what was happening and there he was the top one most talked about and sought after pilot in the whole of California.Something about those words made the atmosphere suddenly heavier. Damien walked toward the center of the room. He reached underneath the table. Alex watched as he pressed something. Click. A section of the wall shifted. Alex jumped. "What the—" The wall opened. Not the entire wall. Just a narrow hidden compartment. Inside were several black cases. Damien took one out. He placed it on the table. Alex stared. Damien opened the case. Inside were several handguns and other pieces of equipment. Alex took one step backward. "What the hell?" Damien calmly closed the case. Alex pointed toward it. "You have guns?" "Yes." "Multiple guns?" "Yes." "In a secret apartment?" "Yes." Alex stared at him. "Captain..." Damien looked at him. "Yes?" "What kind of pilot are you?" Damien said nothing. Alex looked around again. Now that he knew what he was looking at, everything suddenly seemed different. The dusty apartment didn't feel abandoned anymore. It felt hidden. H
They had barely left the hotel room when Damien stopped beside the hallway corner and looked behind them. Alex stopped too. Nothing. Just an empty hallway with a few golden lights glowing against the walls. Damien stared for another few seconds before finally continuing. Alex followed. "Captain?" No response. "Damien?" Still nothing. Alex hurried to catch up with him. "Okay, I'm just gonna say this before we go any further. You are acting really suspicious right now." Damien continued walking. Alex narrowed his eyes. "You know, normally when two people leave a hotel, they just walk through the front door like normal human beings." Damien suddenly stopped. Alex nearly walked straight into him. "Ow!" Damien raised one finger to his lips. "Quiet." Alex stared at him. "Did you just shush me?" Damien looked toward the end of the hallway. "Yes." "Wow." Alex folded his arms. "I've officially been kidnapped by a rude pilot." Damien ignored him. He moved toward a n
Chapter 6Alex barely had time to process what was happening before he felt the soft mattress against his back. The air between them was thick with tension, and Damien’s body hovered over his, his grip still firm, his expression unreadable.Alex let out a shaky breath, his heart hammering. “You know… for someone who claims to be straight, you’re really bad at proving it.”Damien’s jaw clenched. His eyes darkened, and for a brief moment, something flickered in them—something Alex wasn’t sure he was ready to name.Then, just as suddenly, Damien pulled away. He stepped back, exhaling sharply, raking a hand through his damp hair. His towel was barely clinging to his waist, but he didn’t seem to care.“Get out,” he muttered, turning his back to Alex.Alex sat up, adjusting his slightly wrinkled shirt. “Come on, Captain. We both know you don’t actually want me to leave.”Damien didn’t turn around, but his shoulders tensed. “You’re playing with fire, Alex.”Alex smirked. “Yeah? Funny, becaus
Chapter 5:*Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!*The first gunshot shattered the air like a thunderclap. The restaurant fell into chaos. People screamed, glasses shattered, chairs tipped over as patrons scrambled for cover.Alex stood right there on the stage in shock. And in the next moment, his body moved without his will. It was Damien who had tackled him to the floor, rolling them behind an overturned table."Stay low! Alright? Alex look at me, please stay low," Damien added., his voice calm but a bit worried for just Alex safety despite the panic around the. "Follow my lead!"Alex still in shock, he couldn't even breathe. His heart felt like it was about to explode out his chest.Damien took a peek over the table. Five men, fully masked, heavily armed. Their rifles swept across the restaurant like hunting dogs searching for prey, that was when he saw a tattoo on the the arm of one of the men."The cobra!" Damien lamented."What? What was that?" Alex managered to ask."Nothing just stay
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