FAZER LOGINBang! The sound of the bang was followed by Dante screaming my name, but at that moment, the bullet that left the gun to kill me became my world. Suddenly, that time became so slow that I could literally see the bullet moving towards me. It was not the bullet that I was watching. It was my death itself. I saw the spark of ignition and could practically trace the 9mm hollow-point bullet as it tore through the space between us, aiming directly for my heart.At that moment, my brain turned blank. Not even for a split second did I think that he could use his gun on me. But just when the bullet was about to touch my heart and end my game right here, my body reacted out of fear. I threw my entire weight violently to the left and twisted my torso, which made my stilettos slip against the Persian rug.I fell on the ground with a loud thud, and just at the same moment, the bullet passed beside my ear. It was so close I felt the burning kinetic heat of the metal. "Clara! Tell me you are
As soon as the words left my mouth, he didn't waste a single second grabbing my hand tightly and leading me towards his private suite. His fellow mates cheered for him when he took me away, as if he won something. My heart hammered in my chest. He could easily kill me in his room. "You still have time to rethink your decision", Dante's voice reached my ears. But the damage has already been done. There is no going back now. My heart dropped in my stomach when he closed the doors to his room with a click. He tossed his tailored suit jacket over a velvet chair and turned around to face me. "Take off the mask", he commanded. I swallowed hard and fisted my palms. "Don't remove it, Clara. He might recognise you because of the recent news" Dante's voice came through the comms. It was full of concern. I inhaled a deep breath and swayed my hips gracefully while walking towards the round glass table in the middle of the room. I leaned down, picked up the liquor bottle, and poured it in
My heart hammered in my chest loudly, not because I was driving a car after ages, but because of what was waiting for me ahead. I may have boldly volunteered to go into Falcone's den, but there is no doubt that it is very dangerous. It could be possible that I do not come back alive. I exhaled a sharp breath and shook my head to stay positive. This is going to be the most challenging mission I have ever gone on. I have to win it for myself. My gaze flicked to the rear-view mirror for once. Dante was driving behind me, but he was a few miles away because we didn't want to raise suspicion. Alberti hadn't been exaggerating. I was practically standing in front of a fortress. Armed guards patrolled the perimeter with rifles strapped to their chests. High-tech surveillance cameras were all over the grounds, and the long driveway was lined with luxury cars and politicians. I pulled the Audi up to the valet station to park. I smoothed down my dress, grabbed my clutch, and steppe
I stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror in the master suite, staring at the woman looking back at me. The woman on mission. The woman I almost forgot in the last few days. Before finalising the dress, I went through the entire wardrobe Dante had provided. I wanted to look my best because I don't want to lose this war at any cost. And even if I am going to die today, I want it to happen in my best form. I slid my hand slowly down my body. I was wearing a black silk gown that clung to every single curve of my body like a second skin. It had a cowl neckline and dipped back. A slit ran up to my thigh, under which I had concealed a blade, just for my safety. I tied my hair up in a messy bun and let a few curled strands frame my face perfectly. I kept my makeup sharp and my lips coated in crimson. I was ready! I reached across the glass vanity for my perfume before I finally stepped out of this room. But just when my fingers touched the perfume bottle, the doors clicked open.
"I will go there" My words were followed by a deep silence, and both heads turned to me at a speed faster than light. I gave them a few moments to register my presence and my words. Dante's jaw tightened, and his fists clenched, finding me in a place that didn't belong to me. He had warned me repeatedly over the last four days not to interrupt his business, not to pry, and to stay out of his syndicate's matters.But did I listen to him?Absolutely not.Don Alberti shifted slightly on the leather sofa. His sharp eyes swept over me like an unexpected variable on a chessboard. He looked at Dante’s murderous expression, then back to me."It is going to be incredibly dangerous," Alberti noted, his voice echoing in the quiet room.Nice! He is considering my idea. I took a few steps forward and folded my arms to my chest. "I know," I said, holding the older man's gaze. "But nothing in this world could be more dangerous than a woman who knows exactly how to play the game."Another heavy
When I moved my lips closer to reduce all the gaps between us, he closed his eyes in anticipation. He was waiting. He hadn't claimed my mouth yet because he wanted me to cross the line first, to prove exactly how desperate I was for him. And I had no shame in it. I was starving for it. I locked my legs around his back and pulled him closer, if possible. His breaths became erratic and ragged when I moved my lips closer to his. I could feel his breath catch and hold the second my lips ghosted over his.But just as he tilted his head to finally capture my mouth, I deliberately turned my face and moved past him. I brushed my lips against his cheek before moving down to his neck. I could feel his whole body stiffen when I breathed against his bare chest, which had small droplets of syrup. I wanted his kiss like I wanted air, but my brain told me to let him break first. He had to be the one to shatter his iron-clad principles. He had to be the one to lose control. And I would make su







