Alice's POVI couldn't believe it. Just when I thought things were finally settling down, trouble had to rear its ugly head once again.My men here had been ambushed, and several of them were killed. I had just come back from America last night, and now I was going crazy trying to figure out who was behind this.I paced back and forth in my office, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on me. I couldn't let this slide. My men were my family, and I had to find out who was responsible for their deaths.I called in my personal guard, Silver, and told her to prepare a meeting with my men in forty minutes. I needed to get to the situation as soon as possible.As I sat in my office, pouring over information about the recent attack on my Mafia members in Russia, my phone rang. I looked at the caller ID and saw it was Liam. I took a deep breath and answered the call."Hello!" I said, trying to keep my voice from shaking."Hey, I just wanted to check in and see how things were goin
Alice's POVI stood in front of Bernard, watching him kneel before me with a look of fear in his eyes.He had challenged me in the meeting, and now he would face the consequences of his actions. I felt disgusted by his lack of respect for not only me but also my men."You think you're untouchable, Bernard?" I asked, my voice laced with venom.He didn't respond, only bowed his head in submission."I know of the way you've been treating my men, and the women in this organization. That stops now. I think I have let this go on for too long.."Bernard began to protest, but I raised my hand, silencing him."I don't want to hear your excuses." I brought out the knife from my pocket and told him to start confessing how he maltreated my men. He wasted no time confessing. I thought he was going to change when I sent him a warning elsome months ago. But I noticed he continued. I was tired of listening to his nonsense, so I put my knife under his throat and slit it open. I watched him choke on
Alice's POVI sat across from Alek, my brother, in his home gym as we talked about the mafia situation. Liam stood by my side, offering his support as Alek and I discussed our next move.We agreed to join forces and take down our enemy together, pooling our resources and intelligence to come up with a plan of action.But as we talked, I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger towards Alek's girlfriend, who was sitting on the sidelines, watching us with a subtle stare.I knew it was irrational, but I couldn't shake the feeling that she was trying to come between us, to distract Alek from our mission.As our conversation came to a close, Alek looked at me with a stern expression."Alice, I know how you can be sometimes. I just want to remind you not to threaten my girlfriend. She has nothing to do with this, and I won't have you putting her in harm's way."I chuckled, feeling a bit insulted by his warning. Did he really think I would stoop so low as to harm an innocent woman?As we cont
Liam's POVThe following morning when I awoke early, Alice was still fast asleep beside me. I recalled her entering the room at night. She appeared serene and defenseless as she lay on her back with her legs spread out on the bed, making my heart flood with love.I couldn't help but want to brush my fingers through her hair softly while smelling her perfume and savoring the delicacy of her skin. Her quiet breathing was the only sound in the still-dark room. I took a moment to admire her, taking in the way her hair fell over the pillow and the contented expression on her face.As I watched her sleep, I couldn't help but feel a rush of warmth come over me. I didn't want to disturb her because it was a peaceful moment for her. I chose to simply lay there, admiring her, and feeling appreciative of the time we had shared.I eventually realized that I had to wake up and begin the day. I slid out of bed slowly so as not to wake Alice. I couldn't help but reflect on how fortunate I was to ha
Alice's POV I went to Liam with a broad smile on my face as soon as the police chief walked away. "Did you notice the expression on his face? That was priceless," I chuckled.In answer, Liam laughed and acknowledged what I had done. He wasn't astonished by my behavior because he knew me too well. He put his hand on my shoulder, "You never cease to amaze me."I smiled as I turned to face him. I gave him a short kiss on the lips and remarked, "I learnt from the finest.The police head then made a second appearance holding a large sum of money. He handed it to me silently because he was afraid to make eye contact.I counted the cash and put it in my purse after determining the total. I added in a frightening voice, "Now get out of my sight before I change my mind."The police chief virtually raced out of the room after giving a short nod.Liam shook his head, still finding my antics amusing. Still grinning, he continued, "You're insane, you know that?"Money talks, my darling, I shrugge
Alice's POV Liam's voice roused me from sleep. I blinked and saw him on the phone. I got to my feet, rubbed my eyes, and tried to pay attention to what he was saying. "We are indeed back in America. No; everything is good. we needed to rest, Liam stated." The person on the other end of the line could be heard responding, but I was unable to understand what they were saying. I've been under a lot of stress over the past few months. Being unable to get in touch with Sage and receiving no response was really upsetting. Despite the fact that my men are on guard, we have so far been able to repel the recent assaults. After hanging up the phone, Liam looked at me. That was my brother Matt, I said. He said, "He's thrilled to see us today. In doubt about the trip to see his parents, I nodded. At our wedding, I had only ever met Liam's family once, and it had not exactly been a good time. Even if his mother didn't like me, I couldn't care less. During the ceremony, she gave me a very str
Alice's POVMrs. Salvador was bugging me about Alek once again as we were seated at the dinner table.I attempted to respond to her politely, but her hints were getting to be too much for me to handle. I could feel the tension building within me. Alek was my only brother, and while we were not connected by blood, I loved him dearly."Who is this Alek?" you ask. Mrs. Salvador questioned me once again, her voice filled with mistrust.I said, attempting to keep my voice level, "He's my brother."She said in jest, "Your brother?" But you two don't even resemble one another.Under the table, I could feel Liam's fingers placing a quiet supporter's touch on my thigh. I inhaled deeply and made an effort to explain."We didn't grow up together, but he isn't my biological relative. Since his family welcomed me when I had nowhere else to go, he has been to me like a brother.I could tell Mrs. Salvador was ready to ask me another question since she didn't appear to be happy with my response. But
Alice's POV I was driving silently with Liam to the strip club. The chat with Mrs. Salvador was still rattling around in my head. How was it possible for her to imply such things about my brother? I was still filled with rage, but at least I had a new object of my wrath. Sage.My senses were bombarded by the club's loud music and flashing lights as soon as we walked in. Unavoidably, I felt out of place. Clubs and partying never really appealed to me. Tonight, though, was distinct. It was important to get Sage tonight.Liam was looking around the crowd with concentrated and attentive eyes. He was in his element, pursuing his victim like a predator. I, however, had a sense of being a fish out of water. I need a beverage to ease my anxiety."Hey, let me buy you a drink. Do you have any requests?" I questioned Liam while attempting to maintain a calm tone.He shook his head while continuing to search the throng. No, I'm OK. Simply keep your phone nearby. If I need you, I'll give you a ca