Charles calls me his secret weapon, his golden ticket to taking down the worst criminals this city has to offer. They think he’s a genius, always a step ahead, but they don’t know it’s me who does the dirty work.
The music in the car is barely audible over the sounds I’m making. Ricardo’s head is buried between my thighs, with his hands gripping my hips like he owns me, he is eating me out, leaving me gasping for air. My back arches against the seat, with my fingers tangled in his dark hair. I can’t stop the moans spilling from my lips, they were loud and shameless.
Up front, the driver is uncomfortable, his eyes are fixed on the road, but when I let out another cry, he fumbles for his earbuds and jams them in, pretending we’re not even here.
When the car slows and pulls into the driveway of a five-star hotel, my legs are trembling. Ricardo sits up, straightens his jacket like nothing happened, and steps out of the car. Cool. Composed. Utterly infuriating.
I follow, adjusting my silver dress, trying to gather what’s left of my dignity, but he grabs me before I can take another step. His hand takes my waist, pulling me close as we walk towards the entrance.
We barely make it through the doors before he starts kissing me again. His hands roam my body, and I shudder from pleasure.
“Sir,” a security guard approaches, trying to mask his discomfort. “This is an establishment. That kind of behavior is—”
The man freezes when his eyes land on Ricardo.
“Mr. Borrelli,” he stammers. “I—I’m so sorry. Please, forgive me.”
Ricardo doesn’t even acknowledge him. He brushes past with a smirk, his hand still firmly on my lower back.
Inside, the receptionist at the desk glances up, her eyes widening. She recovers quickly, putting on a nervous smile. “Welcome, Mr. Borrelli. Your usual suite is available. Here’s the master key.”
Her hand shakes as she slides the key across the counter. Ricardo takes it without a word, as his attention is already back on me.
We head towards the elevators, and as soon as the doors close, he’s on me again. He’s kissing me, touching me, almost like he can’t get enough of me. By the time the elevator reaches the top floor, my dress strap is slipping down my shoulder, and his jacket is discarded on the floor.
When we step into the suite, I pause. The room is stunning. But Ricardo doesn’t seem to notice. His eyes are on me, burning with desire.
I smirk, leaning back against the massive bed. “Are you some kind of god?”
He laughs. “You could say that.”
Before I can reply, his hand is on my neck, firm but not quite rough, tilting my head back to meet his gaze. “Take off your fucking clothes,” he commands me.
I do as he says, letting the silver dress slide to the floor, leaving me naked before him. His eyes scanned over me, like he’s savoring every inch.
He undresses himself slowly. “Do you want to see what a god’s dick looks like?” he asks with arrogance.
I bite my lip, nodding slowly. “Yes, daddy.”
He pushes me onto the bed. He’s rough in a way that fills me with adrenaline. But then it happens—too fast. His breathing is heavy, and he shudders against me. The room goes quiet for a while.
I lay there, my body still buzzing, but something feels... off. I glance at him, and it’s all over his face. His jaw is clenched, his eyes fixed on the ceiling, he is frustrated.
For all his confidence, his climax comes too soon. It’s clear he’s not satisfied. Neither am I.
Just then, Ricardo’s phone rings, breaking the silence. He pulls it out of his pocket, his expression shifts as he checks the screen. He answers, pacing a few steps away from the bed.
It’s not on speaker, but his tone is low and he speaks with frustration. I pick up fragments, enough to piece together the conversation.
“Angelo, what the fuck do you want now?” Ricardo snaps, running a hand through his hair.
I shift quietly, slipping my hand under the pillow where I’ve hidden the tiny recording device Charles gave me. One press of a button, and it’s on.
“Calmo, Calmo brother. I know, I know.” Angelo’s voice is muffled, but I catch enough to hear the panic in his words.
Ricardo yells into the phone. “But we’re stuck. The senator’s daughter? Having that bitch amongst the other girls has ruined everything. We can’t move the other girls’ until we figure out what to do with her.”
“No, we can’t kill her, Angelo. Do you have any idea what that would bring down on us? Charles Gregory’s already sniffing around. You think we’d survive that kind of heat?” Ricardo’s voice rises, then he drops his tone. “This is our punishment, remember? We’re cleaning up someone else’s mess, and we don’t have a choice.”
At the mention of Charles’s name, I felt fear. My fingers tighten around the recording device as I hold my breath, praying Ricardo doesn’t notice.
Angelo says something else, something that makes Ricardo exhale harshly.
“Look,” Ricardo mutters, pinching the bridge of his nose, “once this batch is gone, we’re out. That was the deal. We just need to keep everything quiet for a few more days. That’s it!”
The call ends abruptly. Ricardo tosses the phone onto a nearby chair, dragging a hand down his face.
I stop the recording and slip the device back under the pillow, it is terrifying.
Ricardo stands there, silently. I kneel on the bed, moving towards him slowly. My fingers trace his chest, it is soothing for him I can tell.
“What’s wrong?” I ask softly, with a sweet and curious tone. “Everything’s going to be alright... if you tell me.”
He clenches his jaw. “I don’t even know you,” he mutters. “Why the fuck would I tell you personal information?”
I nod, as my fingers trail lower. “You don’t know me, but you can trust me.” My tone turns hushed. “I’ve done some pretty bad shit myself.”
My hand finds him, stroking his dick slowly. He moans softly from my touch and his defenses falter. “It’s not my mess,” he says, with his head tipping back slightly. “It’s a punishment.”
I tilt my head, feigning sympathy. “Punishment?”
He groans, with the words spilling out as I keep stroking him. “A deal went bad with someone... someone influential. They gave us a choice: deal with this... or lose everything. So, we’re stuck with it—for now.”
I hum softly, nodding as I keep stroking his dick. “What’s this punishment, exactly? It has to do with girl’s, right?”
“Yeah, lots of ‘em.” Ricardo replies.
“And… where are these girls?” I ask as I stroke him.
“They’re in a safehouse... just for a few more days,” he admits reluctantly. “After this batch, I’m done, fortunately. I just need to get them to him, and then I’m done.”
He sighs. But just as I think I’m in control, his hand shoots out, grabbing a fistful of my hair. I gasp as he leans down, searching my eyes. “And nothing,” he says, “can go wrong.”
I swallow hard, nodding incessantly. “Yes, daddy. Nothing will go wrong.” I whisper with my voice carrying just the right amount of conviction to make him believe me.
“I mean it,” I add, stroking his dick with every word. “You’re not the kind of man who lets things slip. I can tell—everything about you screams control. Power. Success.” I let my hands drift down his chest. “I’d bet on you any day.”
He seems to relax slightly, and his grip loosens in my hair. I smile at him, keeping my tone sweet. “Whatever’s going on, daddy... you’ll get through it. You always do, don’t you?”
Ricardo nods. “You’re fucking right. You know what, let’s get some rest, it’s getting late.”
As I watch him sleep, I can’t help but think how I’ll ruin his life by the next morning. And I’ll continue doing this over, and over again, ‘cause this is what I am.
But deep down, I know one thing: debts always come due, and one day, my luck will run out. What I don’t know is how soon that day is coming... or how unprepared I am for when it’ll happen.
Ricardo’s POVThe morning sunlight barely rose when I slide out of bed. Antonella is still asleep, tangled in the silk sheets, with her mouth slightly parted, and one arm stretched towards where I used to be. I don’t look back. I leave the house before the rest of the estate fully wakes. The guards outside are already alert. A few guards nod as I pass by, murmuring “sir,” but I give them nothing. My driver, a scrawny man with jittery eyes, pulls up just in time.“Sir,” he says breathlessly, stepping out of the car. “I came as soon as I could.”“Good,” I reply, already heading for the vehicle. “I need you to drive me somewhere.”“Where to, sir?”“My secret mansion.”He gives a tight nod. “Alright, sir,” and moves quickly to ready the car.Before I can reach it, one of the security guards rushes up to me, holding something out. An envelope. His face is pale, like he’s unsure if he should even be handing it to me.“Sir,” he calls out, slowing as he reaches me. “This was dropped at the f
Ricardo’s POVThe moment I step through the front doors of my mansion, I hear small noises, and the place is properly lit. Then, a soft pitter-patter races down the hallway.“Papà!”Gianna’s voice rings out before I even see her. She comes flying into my arms like a bullet wrapped in pink silk pajamas. I crouch slightly, catching her mid-air, lifting her high above my head.“There’s my Gianna,” I say, twirling her once.Her laughter fills the foyer, and for a brief second, everything ugly fades away. I pull her close, hugging her tight.Antonella watches from the archway, with her arms crossed, and her brows arched like daggers. She scoffs under her breath, loud enough to make her presence known.Then, the grandfather clock chimes eight times. “Alright, baby,” Antonella says, brushing invisible lint from her sleeve. “Bedtime. Off you go with Rosa.”Gianna’s face falls. “But I don’t wanna go to bed early…”I kneel slightly and smooth her hair back. “Oh, sweetheart,” I say gently. “I un
Charles' POVI toss my keys onto the marble counter and walk straight to the bedroom, not even bothering to take off my shoes. My body feels like deadweight, but it’s not just physical exhaustion, it’s everything else.Alma didn’t follow me back to the condo. I didn’t ask her to. She wouldn’t understand anyway. Not this.I drop onto the bed, with limbs heavy with fatigue, and my back flat against the mattress. The ceiling above me stares back blankly, just as silent as the thoughts swirling in my head. I can't stop replaying it, Lana. Her face when she looked at me. The embarrassment, fear and shame in her eyes. I need to get her out of that monster’s grip.No one would get it. Not Alma, no one. Only I know why I need to get Lana away from that monster. And it’s not even about her being my secret weapon. That bastard touched my tail the day he had me suspended from the force and smeared my name. He thought he won. But he hasn’t.I close my eyes. No—he won’t.I’ll get Lana back. I’ll
Ricardo’s POVThe private restaurant’s half-empty. I spot Angelo tucked in the far corner, already seated with a half-full glass of red wine in front of him. His shoulders are relaxed, too relaxed, which tells me something's up. I slide into the seat across from him and clear my throat. “What’s the matter?” Angelo raises a brow and smirks sarcastically. “Hello, brother. Thank you for asking how I’m doing this fine afternoon. I’m great, how are you doing?” I chuckle. “Oh, come on, Angelo. We just saw each other in Mexico. Do you really need me to roll out the pleasantries every time?” He shrugs and mutters, “No, but you could stop acting like the world’s ending every time we meet.” I shake my head. “Oh come on brother, isn’t the world already ending?” I give him a smirk, then I continue. “What’s the matter?” Angelo takes a slow sip from his glass before setting it down. “You remember that guy I told you about? The one that’s been following me?” “Yeah,” I nod. “You finally
Ricardo’s POVI finally get myself together. The dull pain in my groin reminds me that Antonella has no limits when she’s pissed. I straighten my blazer, wipe the corner of my mouth with my thumb, and step out of the car.I step through the front doors, and the first sight that greets me isn’t one I expect. Antonella is seated on the couch, holding Isabella in her arms; our youngest, sleeping peacefully like she has no idea her parents are inches away from destruction.Beside her stands the maid, looking awkward as hell, and across the room, standing near the staircase, is Gianna. My Gigi.She doesn’t run to me. Doesn’t smile. Doesn’t light up like she usually does. She just stares at me with those big eyes like she’s looking at a complete stranger.Something inside me snaps quietly. Antonella’s eyes find mine, and her stare says everything. Of course. Of course this is happening. Of course my daughter looks at me like she doesn’t know me.Antonella’s gaze is full of disdain, a silent
Angelo’s POVThe warehouse smells like rust and old blood. It always does. This is the same warehouse where I kept the guy who murdered our loan shark. Back when he was crying about keeping all his fingers. I step inside to see him already waiting, shifting on his feet like he is standing on hot coals. He gives a weak smile when he sees me, then straightens up and puffs out his chest like it would help.“Mr. Angelo,” he says,with his hands twitching nervously. “I—uh—I did what you said.”I cross my arms. “Go on.”He pulls a folder from his coat and hands it over. “You asked me to multiply by five half of the 570 million. I turned that into 855 million.”I flip through the file. Numbers, transfers, dummy corporations. The man has done his homework. I whistle low. “You tripled it.”He nods whilst swallowing hard. “Yes, sir. I—uh—wanted to impress you.”I look up, smirking. “You did good, man. But it’s not enough.”His face drops like I had slapped him. “I—I know. I know,” he stammers.
Charles’s POVWe’re in the car, heading to the airport. My thoughts have been looping, clawing at the same image. Lana with Ricardo Borrelli, dressed like a slut.Alma speaks first. “I still can’t believe you saw Lana with Ricardo.”I shake my head. “I still can’t believe it myself. A part of me hates myself, Alma. For being so fucking lackadaisical in the search for her. I should’ve put in more effort. I should’ve known she was with the enemy.”Alma reaches across the seat and rubs my shoulder gently, like I’m some wounded animal. “It’s not your fault. You wouldn’t have known. No one would have guessed.”I lean into the headrest, staring out at the traffic like it’ll give me answers. “I should’ve. You know, if Davida’s men hadn’t screwed up, if those bullets had gone through that door like they were supposed to, Lana would’ve been dead. Gone. And I wouldn’t be able to live with myself.”“But she’s not,” Alma says quickly. “She’s alive.”“You don’t get it,” I snap. “And I’m not ready
Angelo’s POVThe next morning, Lana and I drive in silence. The kind of silence that isn’t peaceful, just filled with everything neither of us wants to say first.I keep my eyes on the road. The jet isn’t far now. Twenty minutes, give or take. After that, I don’t know what comes next. Hell, maybe I don’t want to.She is the one to break it, the silence. Of course she is.“What are you gonna do?” Her voice is soft.I don’t answer.“What’s your brother planning?”I suck my teeth, annoyed, and keep my eyes forward. She doesn’t back down.“Please, Angelo,” she says, “tell me. I heard him last night, talking to that cop guy—Charles. He told him to let Señor Davida know he owes him. And he wasn’t talking about money.”Still, I say nothing. Her voice is starting to grate, and not because it is loud but because it is right.“You already know what he’s gonna do,” I mutter.“No,” she says firmly, “I don’t.”I tighten my grip on the wheel. “He’s going to kill someone.”The car goes even quieter,
Charles’s POVAs I walk through the foyer of Señor Davida’s mansion, my mind is on a spiral. My hands clench at my sides, and my jaw aches from how tight I’m holding it. Lana’s alive.All this time, she’s alive and well. And Ricardo fucking Borrelli has her. After all this time, the worry, the guilt… she’s been alive. For months. Months that I could’ve had her back. Months that that bastard Ricardo Borrelli had her.I feel sick. I don’t even want to imagine what he’s done to her. He’s got her dressed up like a slut, parading her around like a possession, calling her his slut like she’s nothing more than a goddamn toy.That image of Ricardo touching her, owning her, breaking her, it makes me want to kill something. I wonder how many times Ricardo has fucked her. How many times he’s laid claim to what was never his to take.I am pissed. How the fuck did Ricardo get his hands on Lana? There was no way, no fucking way, Ricardo could’ve linked Lana to what happened to him. I was careful. I