“Why are you wearing panties?” he growled dangerously in my ear, sending a shiver of fear down my spine. “Did you forget that I told you not to wear them and to always be ready for me in our bed?” My heart raced. I didn’t want to provoke my husband, his rage was an unpleasant one. Alessandro Valentino, the Mafia lord of Western Italy—my husband. I had been so exhausted and sick lately that I had forgotten everything he had said. Alessandro was undeniably wealthy and handsome, but he was also incredibly dangerous. Upsetting him could lead to serious consequences—like a bullet to the head. Our marriage wasn’t a mutual one; it was an arranged union. Alessandro married me because his grandfather insisted on it. I was an orphan who had saved his grandfather’s life, and he believed I was the perfect bride for his grandson. When Alessandro resisted, his grandfather threatened to disown him, stripping him of all his inheritance, including the Mafia empire and Valentino Enterprises. His grandfather was a strong figure in the Mafia, and no one dared defy him, at least no one who valued their lives did. From the start, Alessandro didn’t care for me; he often called me a gold digger and never missed a chance to express his disdain. I lay there, his burning gaze fixed on me as he pressed his naked body against mine softly. My skin reacted involuntarily to his touch, but then he tore my panties away and entered me without warning, making me cry out in pain. I wasn’t prepared for this; I had no intention of having sex tonight.
View MoreThe forest was deathly quiet after the ambush. Selene and Leo moved cautiously, their weapons drawn, scanning the shadows for any signs of danger. The betrayal by Elias had left Selene’s heart fractured, but there was no time to dwell on it. Every step forward was a gamble, but staying still was no longer an option. Leo walked ahead, his sharp gaze darting from tree to tree. "We need to find a secure location before they regroup. Anton won't let this go." Selene followed closely, her thoughts a whirlwind of emotions. Anger simmered beneath her skin, bubbling over every time she replayed Elias's betrayal in her mind. Yet, a sliver of doubt remained. Was his betrayal absolute, or was there something more to his actions? "You’re too quiet," Leo said, glancing back at her. "What am I supposed to say?" she snapped, her voice sharper than she intended. "Is everything fine? That Elias didn’t just sell us out to the enemy?" Leo sighed but didn’t respond. He knew her anger wasn’t dir
The forest was eerily silent as Selene and Elias pressed forward, the weight of the explosion still heavy in their minds. Selene’s thoughts were a tangled mess of guilt, worry, and suspicion. The farther they went, the more the unease in her chest grew. Elias walked slightly ahead, his movements calculated and purposeful. She kept her distance, her grip tightening on her weapon. The memory of his hesitation earlier gnawed at her like a persistent itch. "Where are we even going?" Selene finally asked, her voice breaking the tense silence. Elias glanced over his shoulder, his expression calm but unreadable. "There’s another safe house a few miles from here. We’ll regroup there." "Did Leo mention it in his plan?" she probed, her tone laced with doubt. "He didn’t have time," Elias replied smoothly, though his gaze flickered for a brief second. "It’s something only a few of us know about." Selene’s jaw clenched. The logical part of her mind wanted to accept his explanation, but
The safe house erupted into chaos as bullets shattered the windows, forcing the team to duck for cover. The enemy was closing in fast, their shadows darting through the dim light outside. Leo barked orders, his voice cutting through the gunfire. "Selene, get to the back exit! Noah, cover her!" Selene scrambled toward the door, her heart pounding. She grabbed the encrypted files from the table and shoved them into her bag. Every second counted. Noah fired a series of shots through the window, forcing the attackers to retreat momentarily. He turned to Selene, his face grim. "You’ve got to go now. Don’t stop for anything." "And leave you all here? No way!" Selene protested, gripping his arm. Leo’s voice boomed from across the room. "This isn’t up for debate, Selene! We can’t afford to lose you or those files!" Tears stung her eyes, but she nodded, clutching the bag tightly. As she slipped out the back door, the cold night air hit her like a slap. The forest behind the safe ho
The safe house was cloaked in an uneasy silence after the successful ambush of the convoy. The team’s victory was overshadowed by tension as they gathered in the dimly lit living room to debrief. Leo paced back and forth, his frustration palpable. Selene sat at the table, her fingers tapping nervously against her coffee cup. Noah stood by the window, keeping an eye on the perimeter, while Elias leaned against the wall, his expression unreadable. The captured operative sat tied to a chair in the center of the room, blood trickling from a cut on his forehead. His eyes darted around nervously, sweat dripping from his temples. "Let’s start simple," Selene said, breaking the silence. She leaned forward, her voice calm but firm. "Who sent you?" The operative said nothing, his jaw clenched. Elias stepped forward, his tone ice-cold. "You’re wasting time. We don’t have the luxury of playing nice." Leo shot him a warning look. "We’ll handle this my way. Back off." The tension betw
The tension in the safe house was almost unbearable. The room felt smaller than it was, crowded with unspoken questions and unresolved emotions. Leo kept glancing at Elias, his jaw tight with anger and disbelief. Selene busied herself with organizing the files, trying to suppress the rising tide of doubt. Elias leaned against the wall, his posture calm but his eyes constantly scanning the room, as though expecting an ambush at any moment. Noah, seated by the window, peeked through the blinds, his rifle resting against the wall beside him. "We need to talk about our next move," Selene said, breaking the silence. Leo nodded, though his gaze never left his brother. "Fine. But we’ll start with answers." He pointed at Elias. "Where have you been? And don’t give me the undercover excuse without proof." Elias sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I don’t blame you for being angry. I would be, too. But the truth is, I didn’t have a choice. After the explosion at the lab, I was cap
Selene froze, her breath catching in her throat as the figure stepped into the faint moonlight. It was impossible. She blinked, convinced her mind was playing tricks on her. But there he stood, alive and real Leo's twin brother, Elias. "Elias?" she whispered, her voice trembling. He smiled faintly, though there was a hardness in his eyes. "Hello, Selene. It’s been a while." "But... how?" Selene's mind raced. Elias had been presumed dead for years, another casualty of the organization’s ruthless tactics. Yet here he was, standing before her like a ghost from the past. "No time for that," Elias said sharply, his gaze darting around the darkened alley. "Where's Leo? The others?" Selene hesitated, clutching the folder tighter. "We got separated. They're... they're supposed to meet me here." Elias's jaw tightened. "Then we don't have much time. This area won't stay quiet for long. We need to move." Selene took a step back, her instincts flaring. "Why should I trust you? You d
The group moved swiftly through the winding alleyways of the city, the scent of smoke still clinging to their clothes. The safe house was gone, and with it, their sense of security. Each step felt heavier than the last as they carried the weight of uncertainty and danger on their shoulders.“We need a new plan,” Leo said, breaking the tense silence. His voice was firm, but his eyes betrayed his exhaustion.Noah, still clutching his injured arm, winced but kept pace. “We need more than a plan, Leo. We need answers. And fast.”Selene nodded, her face pale but resolute. “Whoever left that coin wanted us to know they’re watching. They wanted us to feel hunted.”“Well, it’s working,” Ariadne muttered, glancing over her shoulder. The paranoia was palpable, every shadow and every distant sound feeling like a threat.They finally ducked into an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city. The building was decrepit, with broken windows and rusted beams, but it offered them a momentary rep
The air was thick with tension as the group gathered in the dimly lit room. Shadows from the flickering candlelight danced across the walls, reflecting the unease that had settled among them. Leo stood at the center, his fists clenched and his jaw tight. Selene’s eyes darted between the others, her usual calm demeanor replaced with visible anxiety. The silence was suffocating, broken only by the steady drip of water from a crack in the ceiling.“We can’t keep ignoring it,” Leo said finally, his voice strained. “There’s something we’re missing right in front of us.”Noah leaned back against the wall, arms crossed, his expression unreadable. “You mean the way every lead we’ve followed has ended in a dead end? Or how someone always seems to be one step ahead of us?”A sharp intake of breath from Selene drew everyone’s attention. She hesitated, her fingers trembling slightly as she gripped the edge of the table. “I’ve been meaning to tell you something,” she admitted. “There’s… there’s so
The world seemed to collapse beneath them. Everything was turning to dust, disintegrating into nothingness as the rift tore open wider, consuming all in its wake. Selene ran, her heart pounding in her chest, as the darkness threatened to swallow her whole. She could feel the pull, the cold grip of the abyss reaching for her, dragging her closer to its edge. Leo was right beside her, but she barely noticed his presence. The loss of Damien still weighed heavily on her, and it took every ounce of willpower to not look back."We can't stop!" Leo's voice broke through her haze of grief. "Keep moving! We need to escape!"But how could they escape when the very ground beneath them was being torn apart? The earth shook violently, cracks spreading like spider webs beneath their feet. The sky was no better. The once-blue expanse had darkened into a swirling vortex, filled with strange, unnatural lights and shadows. It was as if the entire world had been plunged into a nightmare.“Damien…” Selen
The clock ticked past midnight, and I lay still fast asleep, unaware of the world around me. After a long and exhausting day, I craved the calmness of a peaceful rest at night. Suddenly, a heavy weight pressed down beside me on the bed, sinking my petite form deeper into the mattress. Panic surged through me, and I bolted upright, my eyes darting through the darkness of the room. Those intense, bright blue eyes pierced through the gloom, staring back at me with mixed emotions I knew all too well but still couldn’t quite understand. I didn’t need to turn on the light to know who it was. I knew it was him—his touch, his scent, his eyes, and the heat radiating from his body. “Why are you wearing panties?” he growled dangerously in my ear, sending a shiver of fear down my spine. “Did you forget that I told you not to wear them and to always be ready for me in our bed?” My heart raced. I didn’t want to provoke my husband, his rage was an unpleasant one. Alessandro Valentino, the Mafia l...
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