LOGINWhen we reached Stardust Resort, I saw it was empty. Too empty for anyone to be there. Was it closed today? I frowned and glanced at Eliot in question. “What’s going on? Is it closed today?”He shook his head with a smile, “No, Madam. Sir booked it for you.”I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. Raven and his ways were always too much. For example, now what was needed was even to book the entire resort. I had already guards with me. Thinking of guards, don’t tell me he had also filled the perimeters with guards as well.I took my phone out and immediately sent him a message, “Why?”His reply came quickly in two seconds, like he was just waiting for my message. He had replied with only one word, “Convenience.”Taking a deep breath, I typed another message, “Don’t tell me there are more guards too!”One second passed before I got his reply: “Anything for my beautiful Wife.”Blush crept over my cheeks as I tried to remain normal. Raven didn’t flirt usually. When he did, it was present in his
But how could it be?It was a lot to take in. I glanced around. The people around us were drunk. With thoughts of Reign at the back of my head, I knew I had to leave quickly. But I couldn’t leave Elara behind here alone like that. I stood up with a firm decision, “I will find out about it.”“You would?” Her eyes brightened as she listened to my words.“I will,” I nodded. “To find quickly, we need to leave from here first.”“Okay,” She stood up instantly.I sighed. I thought it would be difficult to take her out of here, but thanks to heavens, she was convinced easily. Due to the alcohol effect, her body swayed lightly. I supported her body against mine as I got her out of the bar.Fifteen minutes later…When I arrived at home, I saw Eliot holding Reign in his hands, pacing back and forth in the hallway. “Is she awake?” I asked, walking towards him.“No, Madam. She was about to, but then I picked her up, which made her sleep again,” He answered.I nodded and took Reign from his arms. W
Valerie Thorne’s POV:Finally, I talked to him. Relief filled my heart the moment he was right in front of my eyes. We didn’t talk for long, but it was enough.I glanced at Reign, who was finally asleep after playing for hours.It was past midnight when my phone rang urgently with new messages. I frowned as I picked up my phone. I saw the screen and saw that it was the messages from Elara. I didn’t wait for another second before I opened her messages.Elara: I need help.Elara: It’s urgent.Elara: Babe, see the damn messages.Elara: Where are you, Val?Elara: Call me ASAP!Elara: Hello…Elara: I need to talk.Elara: There is an emergency.The more I read her message, the deeper my frown was. Immediately, I dialed her number. The bell had only rung for one second when she picked it up. Her voice came out even more urgent than it had on her message, “Val, where were you?”“Home?” I answered, trying to sound calm, though I wasn’t, “What’s wrong?”“I need your help,” She said.“What happe
“Yes,” Jeremy answered, “Roy did.”I nodded, “Do as usual.”Jeremy nodded and turned to call Roy for further instructions. Meanwhile, I entered the backseat and pulled out my phone to call My Wife. As I glanced at the screen, I frowned. There was no network here.Did Nikos seriously put jammers here? I sighed. Looking at Jeremy in gestured to him to drive, and leaned back in my seat.It was already morning outside. My thoughts were filled with Valerie and Reign. I wonder how they were? And what were they doing? Although I had let Eliot handle the things back at home, I still couldn’t help but worry. I had to end the threat as soon as possible and go back to my family.Half an hour later, we arrived at our hotel. The first thing I did after reaching my suite was to video call Valerie.The bell had only rung for barely two seconds before she picked it up, and her exhausted face came into my view. What was wrong with her? I immediately straightened my back. This was not how I left her be
I watched Adonis as he stepped out of the ring. The crowd was still loud and wild, but my focus stayed on the fighter, more… on the system behind them. I spoke calmly a second later, “He is efficient.”Nikos smirked, but I could see he wanted to say more, “Only efficient?”“He didn’t waste time doing unnecessary moves just for show,” I added, “That makes him valuable.”He looked satisfied, “Exactly. Strength is common. Control is rare.”Jeremy shifted a little behind me. He kept his alert position as he watched ahead. Even if I wasn’t looking at him, I knew he had memorised the face of each man present here, along with their weapons and exits he could see.Nikos noticed Jeremy’s alert eyes, “You don’t trust easily.”“I don’t survive otherwise,” I replied calmly.He laughed lightly but nodded, “Fair enough.”For a moment, the air went still around us, even though the noise in the room rose. We watched next fighters began circling each other. Then Nikos leaned closer, “What really broug
The space inside was wide and as big as the casino floor, but far more chaotic. At the centre were white lights hung above a large fighting ring, surrounded by metal barricades.The crowd stood shoulder to shoulder, shouting, betting, and drinking. Some people sat on chairs, some people leaned against the railing, while other people waved cash in the air like it meant nothing.In the ring, two men were present. They didn’t look like they had rules or a referee present as they fought. Pure raw violence could be seen.I heard the crack even against the noise as the first person landed the punch hard on the second person.I didn’t react. I simply watched. Beside me, the young man grinned, clearly either enjoying my reaction or perhaps seeing I lacked reaction. He lightly spread his arms as he said casually, “Welcome to the real heart of this place.”I glanced at him, “Impressive.” I wasn’t impressed by the violence, but by how lawless they were. They had rules, but of their own.He smile
“Then how would you get a fine?” I asked.She leaned closer and kissed me again. She murmured under her breath, “like this.”Her lips were warm and soft under my lips, and she tasted like heaven. I didn’t want to break this kiss again. I didn’t want to push her away. I wanted this moment to last for
Valerie Thorne’s POV:When I woke up, my whole body ached. It felt like I had fought the whole night, or someone had beaten me up. I scratched my head and shifted my body to sit up. But suddenly, it felt like something was wrong. My legs. They felt strangely painful. What even happened last night?
Hearing Rowan, Parker was absolutely silent. He tried to reason with Rowan and began to explain, “Like I said, Business, Mr. Falcone, of course, the profit share I am asking here is higher than some of my previous business partners, but the deal is great.”I also interjected casually from the side,
Her breath turned heavy. She slowly murmured, “I need it, please.”“Wife…” My voice cracked, “If I go further, you won’t be able to take it back later.”“I don’t want to take it back,” She slid her hands to my neck, holding me closer to her. “Please, I can’t hold on any longer.”I nodded and kissed







