POV. Alexander
I grab that son of a bitch by the neck, I glare at him, I don't let him go. One of the things I hate is being challenged, breaking my rules and refusing to follow them.“Can't you follow a single damn order?! "You better get out of my sight or you're a dead man." I release him suddenly, the good”for”nothing idiot falls to the ground trying to regain oxygen. Did you know? Stop right there.I change my mind by pulling out the gun."I will not fail again, sir," he speaks quickly like a frightened rodent."Of course not, see you never, Steven," I spit, shooting him straight in the chest.His death is quick, he deserved it. I hate that pool of blood that has formed around him, so I call Arkady to clean up the mess and dispose of the body.I remain furious, striking blows from all sides. Damn! With this going wrong, I have to fix it before I return to the United States. I will leave Volkov in charge, the only one who is available and capable of doing things well.Shortly afterwards the soldier arrived. He knows what to do, I don't need to explain it to him.“How was the confrontation?“Everything under control, sir.“Perfect, I'll go out, I have to take a flight to New York."Sir..." he calls, I turn around before leaving.“That?“Your father Dimitri wants to talk to you, he is in the room now.“OK. “I leave the office.My father is waiting for me comfortably in the armchair. I exchange glances with him. Making an effort he stands up and smiles.“Father, shouldn't you be home?“According to the doctor, it should already be underground. Look at me, this damn disease can't handle me”he lets out an exaggerated laugh.My father Dimitri has bloody cancer, the doctor said he doesn't have much left, but he's still breathing. Before he arrives the last breath of his life has left me in charge of everything, that's why I am now the leader of the Russian mafia.I sit in front of him.“I have everything in order, don't worry.“I don't worry, son. I know you know how to do things. I don't know what he would do without you, because Dominic is so young and inexperienced, he needs to be taught."Dominic doesn't want anything to do with the mafia, he told you, he's a momma's boy," he said seriously.“I don't care, if I die I want you to take care of him, no matter what he has to join the family business. It's not a question of whether he wants to or not, Dominic must do it, period.“Understood.“How did yesterday go? “She questions.“Did you hear the shot? “I ask, taking a deep breath.“He didn't know how to do the job and you finished him off. “Ata her in conclusion.“Yes, you know me, I hate mistakes.He nods.“Is the girl here? “She wants to know, her gray eyes light up.“That's right, do you want to see it?“No, if I do I assure you that I will kill her, I prefer that you do it. Aleksander, promise me you will kill her."Father," I look at him with a smile. I will have a lot of fun with Luna, but her days are numbered.“Damn Elena will suffer, I hope she's still here to appreciate her pain....The trip is exhausting, I arrive at the company. With my imposing presence the chattering stops, the giggles over some joke, the relaxed atmosphere turns into a fearful silence. The employees each returned to their workplace.Yes, I, the tycoon, have canceled every bit of joy from their faces."Good morning," I greet as usual, cold and exaggerating formalism.Everyone responds in a panicked greeting, waiting for my next action: the slamming of my office door. What I don't do in question. My attention, almost ferocious, is directed towards Henrie, the rookie who was filling in in the marketing area. I can't stop looking at him in that dangerous and intimidating way that makes anyone tremble.As a good observer, I know that the spectators are already praying to heaven for the young man who, under my deep gaze, barely blinks. In a flash I confront him, I still don't say a single word, him not speaking meant more danger for that idiot.“Who allowed you to replace Marcus, huh? “She demanded mordantly.“S”sir..."Whatever your name is, I want you in my office in thirty minutes," I demand.Nearby I can hear the chatter of that gossiping pair. They have no shame, I should fire them from my company.“It's a beast, no one is going to want the vacancy.“What are you saying? “whispers the other."You heard me," she answers obviously. They all end up resigning in less than a week, the next one that exceeds seven days should be in the Guinness record book“Have they called for the position?“That's what the receptionist told me, who will be the next victim, eh?“The poor thing doesn't know what awaits her, I already feel sorry for her.Enough. I approach them both, I see them tremble with my closeness. Inside I enjoy generating terror in women. They both look at me with their eyes wide open.“Is that what you do all day? “he snapped fiercely”. Stop gossiping and get to work, if not quit once and for all.“Mister...“I”I... I will return to my post, with permission."I didn't say you could leave, Mackandal," I fix my eyes on the cowardly female. At the first mistake, you're fired, you understand?"Yes, Mr. Konstantinov," she says with her head down. Can I go to my post?"Yes, you too, Brickmann," I point to the other with my chin.“Okay, excuse me, boss.I take a look around me, as I imagined, everyone is aware of what is happening. I demand in a loud voice that they start working, then I go to the office slamming the door. Once in my swivel chair, I make a call.It doesn't comfort me to know that it will be at least a week without being able to see Luna. I need to start doing everything my father asked me to do, he urges me to make my mother's whore pay for abandoning her, for her infidelity with that damned Miller."Luna," I savor her name, I think I have acted out of line, but I will no longer be condescending to her.As soon as he returns to Russia I will give him the welcome he deserves."Sir, Konstantinov," they call and knock on the door at the same time.Can't I be alone for even a second?"You can come in, Greenwald," I give permission to my secretary Grizela.The attractive redhead goes in and tries her best to tease me with her flirtatiousness. She thinks I take the bait, in reality I'm the one who catches, no one imprisons me. Her expressive greenish eyes soon look at me with double intentions, she bats her eyelashes seductively. Her methods are ridiculous, an old”fashioned interlude that doesn't capture my interest. The romance we had should remain just that, a simple adventure, but she doesn't get over it.“Alek, I brought you your favorite tea, I thought it would be good for you. How are you? “he asks, leaving the cup containing the steaming liquid on my desk. Should I thank him? “. And here are the documents, sorry for the delay, but I wouldn't be so busy if you had an assistant too.You are right, but if you focused only on working, you would perform better. I fly my eyes over the hot drink. I take a sip, it's just the way I like it, there's no doubt he wants something. I sense that he is looking for the same thing as always: sex and money or just sex. Grizela is no longer just anyone. I take another sip, taking a look at the papers she brought. Looks like I'll have to stay up until night checking everything.I go back to her, she doesn't say anything waiting for me to finally speak to her.“What do you want, Grizela? “I'm going straight to the point. He seems hesitant, I've hit the nail on the head, his nervousness is a sign that there are interests behind his actions. He speaks either now or get out already."I... Aleksander, I'm pregnant," she blurts out.The news overwhelms me, with my jaw slack and my eyes wide open, I get up from my chair.“What the fuck are you saying, Grizela? “I question incredulously, the security has been extinguished from his being, I can bet that at any second he will start crying. I can't imagine dealing with it. Fuck “. Speaks! It's a joke?“No, Alek”he can't even look at me. She looks fearful, she can't hide it. I didn't believe it either, I swear I always took care of myself, but I'm expecting a baby.He breaks down crying.I won't go hug her, her performance stuns me. I stop to reflect, I can't transform, be a monster here. But I won't let that baby step foot in this world. That would tie me to this freeloader who surely planned everything to obtain rewards.“Grizela, try to calm down, sit down. Everything has a solution “ I assure you.She takes a seat, little by little the impertinent whining subsides.“What are you talking about?“I'm talking about you getting rid of the baby, I'll give you the money and we'll keep this between the two of us. OK?“But..."No buts," I warn harshly. This is what you will do if you want to keep your job and a normal life.He nods slowly.A week in which I have not seen his eyes again, seven days of apparent tranquility, have been one hundred and sixty”eight hours that the absence of the wolf has left me with a growing sense of suspense.That's why whenever someone arrives, I fear it might be him. Relief washes over me every time he doesn't turn out to be that man. I've been in the room not knowing what to do, so I start to remember my quiet life in New York City, the moments with my father and Elena; and Grace's antics, which cause so much headache.I think that remembering familiar moments makes me forget that I am here, and there always comes that point when the opposite effect happens. I am aware of how much I miss them, how much I miss them.I need a hug from dad, a kiss on mom's cheek, also the mischievous smiles from my little sister. All of this tightens my chest, it's nostalgia, it's melancholy, it's a feeling that dominates every part of me.Veronika enters, the maid, she is also taciturn, at least with me she
Release my ankles and wrists from oppressive imprisonment. But it hasn't ended hell. She picks up what she left half done, dresses quickly, but I'm still naked. She pulls my arm and makes me walk to the wall. I'm on my back and I'm just tremblingly waiting for the blows. She's going to whip me. My legs are already weak, it will hurt.Therefore he lashes me with anger, he does not stop. The sting is unbearable, every part of my back opening with his fury. I can't resist it anymore, the sobs come non”stop, it tears me apart inside and out.So severe that its strength seems supernatural to me.“Please stop, I beg you! “I exclaim lifelessly, the prayer is the only thing that emanates before losing consciousness.“You're going to die, damn! “she roars, sentencing the end.His words come true, in a flash the light has turned into darkness....It burns, it is a living bonfire on my back, it is an inferno eating away at the cracks left by its torture. The abrasion does not attenuate, the algi
POV. Alexander“Viktor, where the hell were you? “I want to know, without anger in the middle. I'm just worried that one of my men won't have enough courage to tell the truth.I called him a while ago, and he told me that he was in Red Square. Since he had tied up the loose end, I saw no reason for him to wander over there.The robust man's eyes go to the ceiling, I know that it is a woman, a reason that puts anyone in danger if everything revolves around a female who can ruin our plans."With Mariola," he admits.It leaves me surprised.The Ferretis are our opponents, they have properties in this country, I know firsthand that they will be in Russia for a while. What I don't like is that they have intentions of taking over territory that belongs to us.Curse.“The Ferreti daughter? “I question, not being able to believe that she is dating a minor, the firstborn of the enemy. She didn't expect anything less from you, do you know that girl can be a snitch? Don't get into trouble with th
He falls next to me trying to catch his breath, and I my dignity. I turn my back on him and start crying. I don't care, I need to remove everything that is harming my build. Little by little only ruins remain of me. The worst thing is that before him I am a translucent piece, a crystal, because without doing a deep study of me he knows my weaknesses and strengths that have been consumed in hell.I feel when he leaves the space next to me. He's leaving, as he usually does. I take a breath, repeating the inhale and exhale steadily. The cracks never opened so much in my soul and my gnawed heart never felt so much pressure than now.“I don't know why you start crying, be thankful that you're still breathing.“Maybe it's better to die.“You don't want to die, Luna. “She states with sarcasm.I don't answer him. He is an idiot, a fucking rapist and murderer. It is all that and other adjectives that define a macabre being.“Despite being inexperienced, I had a good time,” he says deliberately.
The night has fallen, its poisonous perversity injected into my battered soul, again. There was no subtlety, there was no compassion. My prayers were extinguished with the violence of his lips moving fiercely. The same appropriate chapter of evil, the same story in which I was used and thrown away after the act.No one can get used to mistreatment like that, and I have no choice but to resign myself to his brutality.Repulsion catches me every time his hands touch me and takes over my body. And I look at him there, indifferent, so contemptuous that I think he is from another world. He has no heart. Aleksander zips up his pants, then finishes buttoning his white shirt. I follow each of his movements curled up in a ball on the bed.The intensity of its grayish greens preserves the lasciviousness, that malicious shine that I generate in it."As always, it has been a pleasure to own you, Miss Luna Miller," he comments mockingly.If I could just get up and give him what he deserves, but he
POV. Alexander"Stay tuned, Elmo loves to play dirty," I speak through the communicator.“Yes sir.These summer days are humid and rainfall is recurring. I find myself in the car, waiting for the Italian. I'm supposed to be there already, waiting makes me in a bad mood. Patience is not my strong suit. I drum my fingers on the steering wheel, counting every second.Just when I'm about to believe that this unfortunate man has deceived me, a black sports car appears. From this the Suited man gets out, behind comes a truck from which four armed men get out. No wonder he came safely. I abandon the convertible, standing next to the door."Mr. Ferreti," he greeted dismissively."Mr. Konstantinov, the last time we met, you were just a piccolo," he comments, slipping a hypocritical smile."I also remembered him when he was younger, but the years don't pass in vain," I point out.Who does this damn decrepit old man think he is?Shit! How can Amber sleep with a guy like that?“Let's get to the p
Those huge blue eyes look like those of a tigress on the prowl. She wears skimpy provocative clothing. There is no trace of the girl she once was."Why did you want to see me, Aleksander?" “He questions, it is undeniable that my presence bothers him.“Sara, I'll pay you for sex tonight. “Three times what you ask for it,” I say bluntly.He opens his eyes in surprise.“Are you that desperate?“No, but I want some action tonight. Don't act important, you're just anyone. Do you accept or leave the money? “I repeat, she looks at me offended."I'll only accept because I need the money," he says, rolling his eyes. I can't help but notice the earrings she wears. I'm sure I've seen them elsewhere. However, it may just be a coincidence. You're going to stay there? Come on."Wait," I wrap my arms around his arm tightly, looking at the grip clearly confused. The earrings, who gave them to you?“It was a gift and that's it, it's none of your business “he pouts”. Now could you let me go?“No, tell
I'm in the room, combing my hair. The routine bores me, and I don't find much to do here. The last few days Aleksander has been conspicuous by his absence, it is likely that he is in my country, that alerts me. Konstantinov is shown as a prestigious executive, upright, perfectionist and demanding, but his employees do not know that he is a real murderer, I do not blame them for being unbelievers, who would believe that a gangster could look so good in a suit and tie? Verónika told me about it, even angry about what happened with her partner, she told me about Aleksander's two sides; I have heard of deaths these days, it is not a surprise, it is the most common thing that happens in a world like this. Dimitri, Amber and a couple of men murdered by the Ferreti mafia. That last name sounds familiar, I remember hearing it before or it is common and so I have immediately associated it with someone I may have seen.I'm braiding my hair, I need to put the plan in motion, maybe I can make it