LOGINAmara’s PoVThe second explosion was even louder.The reinforced walls trembled beneath the force.A shower of dust drifted from the ceiling, coating the steel floor in a thin gray layer.My heart hammered so violently it hurt.Another impact slammed against the hidden door.Boom.The entire room shook.Luca didn’t flinch.He stood between me and the entrance, pistol raised, his eyes fixed on the reinforced door as though willing it not to move.His earpiece crackled.“Report.”Silence.“Luca?”Only static answered.He removed the earpiece, cursed quietly, and shoved it into his pocket.“They’ve jammed communications.”I swallowed.“So we’re completely alone?”“For now.”The words weren’t comforting.Another deafening bang echoed through the room.This one was closer.Metal groaned somewhere beyond the walls.“They’re clearing the penthouse,” Luca muttered.“They won’t find us… right?”He didn’t answer immediately.Instead, he crossed to one of the monitors that still flickered with i
The penthouse fell silent.The warmth of breakfast disappeared beneath the weight of the bloodstained playing card lying on the marble countertop.I stared at the words written across the back.Your queen is next.A chill crawled up my spine.Killian folded the card carefully and slipped it into his pocket, but the damage had already been done.Someone knew about me…Someone wanted me.His phone rang again.“Romano.”His voice was cold enough to freeze the room.“I said lock the entire perimeter down. Nobody enters. Nobody leaves until I’ve seen every second of the security footage.”His jaw tightened.“What about the men?”“I don’t care how badly they’re injured. I want statements from every single one of them.”He ended the call and turned toward me.“I’m leaving for a few hours.”“I can come with you.”“No.”“You can’t keep me locked in here.”“I can.”His answer came so quickly that it irritated me.“I’m not helpless.”“I know.”“Then why are you treating me like I am?”He walked c
For a brief moment, I forgot where I was.Then I felt the steady rise and fall of a chest beneath my cheek.Killian.His arm was still wrapped securely around my waist, as though even in sleep he refused to let me go.I tilted my head, studying him.Without the cold expression he wore before his men, he looked… younger. Peaceful. Human.It was difficult to imagine that this was the same man whose name could silence an entire room.The same man who controlled an empire built on fear.His eyes fluttered open.“You’re staring.”A smile tugged at my lips.“You were asleep.”“And you were watching me.”“I was making sure you weren’t secretly a vampire.”A deep laugh escaped him.“I’ll remember that.”He brushed a strand of hair behind my ear before pressing a soft kiss to my forehead.“Good morning, baby.”“Morning.”For several quiet moments, neither of us spoke.The silence wasn’t awkward.It felt… comfortable.Something neither of us had experienced in a very long time.Eventually, Kill
I smiled at him without even realizing I had let it slip out, the words catching me slightly off guard. I had never really trusted anyone before, and admitting it, even to myself, was not easy.“I guess I do,” I whispered softly, my eyes locking onto his.A slow, knowing smile spread across Killian’s lips, and it made me blush slightly. There was something about the way he looked at me that made me feel exposed, seen, yet completely safe. His gaze lingered, filled with a mix of desire and pride, and I couldn’t look away.Without missing a beat, he lifted the spoon back to his mouth after it had lingered in mine, tasting the sweetness that had mixed with my lips. Then he scooped up another portion of ice cream and brought it to me, his fingers brushing mine as our hands met. The contact sent a shiver straight through me, and I realized how intimate these small moments felt with him.Killian leaned closer, his chest pressing lightly against my back, and his hand slid around my waist, pu
The dress peeled off my back, leaving me bare to him. I froze for a moment, hearing nothing from Killian. My pulse raced, uncertainty mixing with desire, and I turned around to see what held him silent.He was standing back, eyes wide with awe, the desire in his gaze almost burning through me. Then his expression shifted, a shadow of anger crossing his face.“Did I say that you could turn yourself around?” His voice was low, controlled, yet carried so many unspoken intentions that my stomach tightened.I shook my head slowly, concern etched on my face. “Are you really angry?”“Use your words,” he commanded again, his tone sharper now, a mixture of assertion and need.“No, you didn’t,” I whispered, unsure of what he wanted from me.“You’re right,” Killian said, voice low, deliberate, and with a hint of amusement. His hands were like iron as he reached for me. With effortless strength, he flipped me onto my stomach, the sudden motion making me gasp audibly, my chest pressing into the so
I did not let her speak before I continued. My hands wrapped around hers, pulling them gently into mine, and I searched her eyes with mine. Every flicker of emotion she tried to hide, every tiny hesitation, I caught it.“But this time I need complete honesty from you, Amara,” I said, my voice low but firm. “I need you to tell me the truth. All of it. Every time. No exceptions.”Her lips parted slightly, but she said nothing, only gave a small, almost imperceptible nod.“Use your words,” I pressed, the firmness in my tone making her jump slightly.“I will,” she whispered, her voice soft, hesitant, almost shy.“Good girl,” I said, my lips brushing hers immediately after, pulling her body close. She responded without hesitation, her mouth opening to mine, her warmth pressing against me. I could not fault her. Her lips were incredible. The way she used them, teasing and desperate at once, made my body tighten with need. I wanted to explore her lips further, claim them fully, and taste eve
Amara. Of course it was her. I hadn’t seen her in so long, but I could never forget those perfect features. All eyes were on her. Men wanted to take her home, but like that would ever happen. She was untouchable. I made my way over, a mix of shock and disbelief coursing through me. Why was she h
Taking his hand in mine, he shook it firmly, one hand in mine and the other resting on top, holding the shake with purpose. “You got a last name with that?” he asked, letting go and stepping back slightly. “King.” His face shifted through a series of emotions—bewilderment, confusion, then sudden
A small smirk curved her lips as I closed the distance, my heart doing a stupid, excited staccato in my chest. My own mouth went dry and then parted, words trapped like birds that could not find the sky.“All three? You took on all three?” I managed to gabble, pointing toward the three hulking men
Andreas gave a devilish smirk, one eyebrow arched. He was waiting for me to make a move, and now I had taken him off his leash. He was the wild card of our group. Unpredictable, dangerous. Anything could set him off, and whoever crossed him would suffer the price. We stepped out of my office and







