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Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 83
VAUGHNI pace back and forth, my arms folded tightly across my chest, my heart thudding like a drum in my ears. Keiran should’ve been back by now. The longer he stays out, the harder it gets to breathe. He went to face my dad and every second that ticks by adds another stone of fear to my chest.My father isn’t just cruel, he’s dangerous, the kind of man who doesn’t flinch at the sight of blood. And Keiran’s reckless when he’s angry, especially when it comes to something so personal.I drop onto the couch and grab the remote, flipping through the channels without really seeing anything. Bright colors, loud voices, laughter but none of it stopped the storm cloud swirling in my head. I can’t focus. My fingers tremble, and my knee bounces restlessly.Why hasn’t he called?My mind spins out of control, crafting scenario after scenario, each one worse than the last. What if my dad pulled a gun? What if Keiran fought back and things spiraled? What if he didn’t walk away?“What if he gets sh
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-05-06Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey Prologue
La Bete “And the best law student of the year goes to Vaughn Saint-McCarthy!!” The emcee announces and the crowd erupts into cheers as ‘the best law student of the year,’ emerges to collect his award. “Vaughn Saint-McCarthy.” His name rolls out of my tongue casually and I scoff, my eyes glued on the TV in front of me. Anyone who would see me now will think that I'm the biggest fan of Vaughn but I'm going to be his worst enemy and I will strike him where he would least expect it. Flashes from that night come flooding back and I clench my jaw tight. The scar on my face reflects on a nearby mirror. Seeing these scars does nothing but rub salt on my old wound. Vaughn begins to give his damned acceptance speech and I angrily stand up from the couch. I have no fucking interest in listening to whatever shit he has to say. My only interest is destroying the whole Saint-McCarthy family and I will do just that. In a fit of rage, I stride over to the TV and snatch it up, slamming it to
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-18Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 1- Vaughn
VaughnLife can be so….exhausting. Putting on fake smiles and keeping your real feelings bottled up can be the hardest thing to do. Trying to please people when I'm not pleased, myself. I'm not happy, I'm fucking sad and depressed. It's so tiring trying to be the golden boy of the family. Everyone thinks I'm the perfect kid. Vaughn Saint-McCarthy, the easygoing son of the Saint-McCarthy family. But everything is just a facade. None of this shit is real. I'm not a saint. I have desires. Desires that I can't even talk to anyone about. I will be frowned upon if I show the real me. This is not me and I'm fed up with not being me. I just won an award today for the best law student in my law firm, and I'm supposed to be happy, but I'm not. My fellow lawyers are all celebrating in a downtown bar and here I am in this bar, alone. And wallowing myself in drinks. I'll prefer to drink alone and drag my drunk ass back home. I fill up my cup with whiskey, and when I take a gulp, I feel my ches
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-18Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 2- Vaughn
Vaughn The stench of vomit fills the air and I can hear the stranger curse, as I lay tiredly on him, not moving an inch, though I just vomited on him. We are both soiled with vomit and I can feel some on my face. My head is spinning so bad, but I hear someone call boss. “Boss?” My head is a jumble of mess as my furrows squeeze wondering who the boss is. Is it the handsome stranger? “I’ll take it from here.” I hear him say and then, he begins to drag my drunk ass out of the bar. Just when we get outside, I hear him curse under his breath as he yanks me roughly away from his body. He pushes me, but I don't fall to the ground, instead, I stagger backwards, my back resting on a car. I can't tell if it's mine or someone else. It's dark and my sight is blurry. “Bloody hell!!!!” The stranger curses, pure anger and hatred evident in his voice. My lashes flutter as I let out a low grunt, watching as he pulls off his suit jacket, and then he throws it at my face. “Disgusting.” He curses an
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-18Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 3- Vaughn
Vaughn It's been two weeks of total confusion and two weeks of me walking on eggshells. I actually expected to see my name on TV. The news of me being exposed for what I revealed to that stranger that night, but none of that happened. It was like that night never happened and to date, I've not heard from him. It's like he doesn't even exist. His words are still ringing in my head, him saying that he was going to see me soon. Why? And who is he? I've tried looking him up, a handsome man with an interesting scar, but I find nothing. That early morning, I woke up still sitting in the same spot he left me. I was so damned embarrassed and I was very grateful that it was still kind of dark, unless people would have seen me. I rushed into my car and drove off. Taking something with me, his suit jacket. I had it dry cleaned and it's still hanging in my room. I know he's rich. The jacket was a designer that literally cost millions, causing me to wonder more about his identity. I'm g
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-18Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 4- Vaughn
Vaughn My palms are sweating as I nervously sit on the couch, all the memories of that night, reaching in my head. Memories of me telling him about my fantasies and, fuck! What is he doing here?“So the deal is going to be finalized as soon as you sign the papers, Mr Thorn,” Dad says and finally, he removes his gaze from me. He has been staring. And I hate his stares. “I'm going to give you the money, but on one condition.” His deep voice rings in my ears, bringing back memories and feelings. Damn it! I should leave. I need to leave. “Sure, Mr Thorn. I will give you anything.” Dad laughs, but no expression appears on the stranger, who I've come to know that his name is Mr Thorn face. “You see, I require a marriage partner and you seem to have what I'm looking for.” His eyes land back on me and I shift uncomfortably, Wren smiling widely as she sits beside me. “A partner? Are you interested in Wren?” An amused look appears on Dad’s face and I know that he's not going to think twice
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-18Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 5- Vaughn
Vaughn “This cannot happen!!” Wren states, angrily pacing around the room. She's been fuming since Dad passed the news. And me? I don't even know what to say. Keiran gives me chills and I'm going to be married to him in hours. Why do I feel like he's up to something? We met in the bar, I made a fool out of myself and blurted out that I was gay. The next thing is seeing Keiran in my house offering money and proposing marriage. This is so absurd. “Y…yo…you just agreed.” She hisses in displeasure and she keeps on walking around. She has been doing that since Keiran left after promising to send the marriage papers. And me? I just stood, leaning on the wall as I thought about my life and his last words kept ringing in my head. ‘Welcome to hell.’ “Dad, do something. You can't make Vaughn marry Keiran. What about me? They are men. My brother is straight and I'm just the perfect person for this. But you….” Wren's voice trails off and she catches her lips in between her teeth, bitin
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-04Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 6- Kieran
Keiran The plan worked. I did it. Vaughn is now in my clutches and I’m going to break him to pieces, then do the same to his damned family. They don’t know what’s coming for them. The wrath of La Bete will soon be upon them and then, Reynolds will wish that he killed me that night. I smile to myself as I look at the marriage papers in my hands. He signed them. Vaughn and I are officially married for the next three months, this was a last-minute decision. The sister was supposed to be the one I would marry, but I immediately lost interest and even lost more interest when I saw her face. She does not fascinate me like her brother does. And what’s more fun than pushing the buttons of a well-cultured man who’s hiding that he’s gay? I’m going to humiliate Vaughn. I will tarnish his reputation so that he will not be the same ‘Golden boy again’. I'm going to destroy him to the point that he will walk around with his head facing the ground. I fold the paper neatly and I put it in a drawer
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Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 83
VAUGHNI pace back and forth, my arms folded tightly across my chest, my heart thudding like a drum in my ears. Keiran should’ve been back by now. The longer he stays out, the harder it gets to breathe. He went to face my dad and every second that ticks by adds another stone of fear to my chest.My father isn’t just cruel, he’s dangerous, the kind of man who doesn’t flinch at the sight of blood. And Keiran’s reckless when he’s angry, especially when it comes to something so personal.I drop onto the couch and grab the remote, flipping through the channels without really seeing anything. Bright colors, loud voices, laughter but none of it stopped the storm cloud swirling in my head. I can’t focus. My fingers tremble, and my knee bounces restlessly.Why hasn’t he called?My mind spins out of control, crafting scenario after scenario, each one worse than the last. What if my dad pulled a gun? What if Keiran fought back and things spiraled? What if he didn’t walk away?“What if he gets sh
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KEIRAN“It’s not possible. No, you’re a liar! You don’t know them!” Reynolds shakes his head, trembling with denial, and I scoff.“You killed them, and now you pretend they never existed?” I growl, my voice sharp with rage. “You’re a fucking bastard.”I drive my foot into his gut.He gasps, his face contorting in agony as he doubles over, clutching his stomach and coughing.“You can’t be their son,” he wheezes, looking up at me with wide, horrified eyes. “They’re dead. All of them. No one survived. How are you even here?”“This has to be a joke. A cruel joke,” he spits, anger taking over his confusion. “Who sent you? Why the fuck are you doing this to me?”I stare down at him, eyes dark. “How could I be dead when you’re still breathing after what you did to my family?”He freezes. Staring. Still clinging to some false hope that this is all some twisted coincidence. But it’s not. I can see it settling into his bones now, the truth.I am his nightmare.I want him to feel every ounce of
Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 81
KEIRANI walk into the house with a cold glare etched on my face, a dark smirk tugging at my lips as I scan the ridiculous number of guards stationed outside.“The poor fool can’t even afford proper security anymore,” I whispered, making my way to the door without a shred of hesitation.The guards snap to attention the moment they spot me and my men silently falling into place behind me.“Who are you, and what are you doing here? Do you have an appointment?” one of them asks, stepping forward. I shrug and casually place my hand on the doorknob. Just as I’m about to push it open, a hand lands on my shoulder, and not a moment later, the air fills with the sound of pain as my guards move in, attacking them with swift, brutal efficiency.I scoff. “I wonder how much he pays you that you’re so willing to die for him,” I mutter darkly before stepping into the house.I glance around in disgust. The place looks exactly like I imagined, excessive and hollow. Then my eyes land on the man of the
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KEIRAN I make sure Vaughn is well-fed and sleeping soundly before I quietly leave his room and step into mine. The weight of everything presses heavily on my shoulders, but I bury it deep. A soft knock echoes against the door.I don’t need to ask who it is. “Come in,” I call, my voice low.Bryce steps inside without hesitation, his face grim. The moment our eyes meet, I already know I won’t like what he has to say.“Boss,” he greets.I nod once and motion for him to speak. “What have you gathered so far?”He doesn’t waste time. “Your suspicion is right, boss,” he says, his voice clipped and laced with tension.I tense, bracing myself.“The accident was orchestrated by Reynolds McCarthy.”My jaw clenches so tightly I feel the muscles strain. A thick, simmering rage begins to rise inside me, curling around my ribs like a slow-burning fire. His name feels like poison in my veins.That bastard.How many times do I have to deal with his bullshit? How many lives does he get to play with b
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VAUGHN“Stop acting like I’m a fucking child, I can do it myself,” I snap, snatching the cotton pad back from Kieran’s hand.He doesn't even flinch, just rolls his eyes and snatches it right back like I’m the brat throwing a tantrum. “Really?” he says, tone dripping with sarcasm. “Because two seconds ago you looked like a toddler wincing and flinching like I was about to rip your face off. Now shut up and let me do it.”I glare at him. “You are so annoying.”A slow, smug grin spreads across his face as he leans in a little closer, too pleased with himself. “And you’re adorable when you’re annoyed over the tiniest things.”“Fuck you,” I mutter, voice laced with irritation.“You wish,” he shots back, the smirk never leaving his lips. I hate how easily he turns everything into a game. Worse, I hate how my heart betrays me just a little when he leans in like that.With a gentleness that does nog match his sharp mouth, Kieran dabs the disinfectant onto the gash on my forehead. It stings l
Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 78
Keiran I have never driven this fast in my whole life. I almost lost it when Bryce told me that Vaughn was involved in an accident and I was fucking confused about how that was possible. We just finished talking and the last thing that I expected was Vaughn getting into an accident. How was that even possible? He is not a careless driver. I arrive at the hospital and I rush into the building, going straight to where Bryce said he was. “Where is he?” I ask Bryce the moment I see him and he stands on seeing me. “Boss.” He calls and I smack my lips hard. I just asked him where they have kept my husband and he's addressing me by boss. That is the last thing that I want to hear. What I want to hear from him is to know how Vaughn is feeling and how brutal the accident was. “Where the fuck is Vaughn?!” My voice thunders in the hospital and some of the nurses passing by stop to look at me, but I don't fucking care. I just want to know how Vaughn is feeling. I hope he's fine and if there i
Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 77
Keiran I kept grinning from ear to ear at Vaughn’s confession and I was even sure that Vaughn would soon notice that I was grinning through my mask. But I just couldn't help it. He likes me. Vaughn likes me and how do I feel about the news? Terrific! It has to be the best news that I've heard in a while. He likes me. That is good news. “You do?” I clear my throat and I look at Vaughn who slowly nods his head as he sits tiredly on the couch. He looks confused like he's not sure of his emotions yet. And do I like Vaughn as well? Fuck I do. I seriously do and I don't even realize when the feelings started. But I like him so much and there is no denying it. “Yes,” Vaughn confirms and he slowly clears his throat. “The feelings just started. I used to hate him a lot. My husband has always been my core enemy and he only married me for revenge. There was a time when we couldn't stand each other, but now, I want to see his face every day. I feel flutters in my stomach each time I look at h
Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 76
Keiran I pack my car in front of Vaughn's house and as usual, there is a mask on my face. We are meeting today again, as Kye and lone wolf and I'm here to alter his suspicions that Kye and Keiran are the same. I'm not going to easily agree to go naked and even if I do, he will find nothing. I have not been home all day as I have been working on concealing my tattoos temporarily. It will seem like I don't have any of them. I take in a deep breath and after making sure that my mask is secure, I step out of my car and go straight into the house. Vaughn is already here. I suspected so. He told me that he would be spending the night elsewhere and when I asked where, he said a friend. I kept asking to know which friend and even teased him that he had no friends, but Vaughn asked me to mind my business and said that it was a long-time friend that just returned to London.“Hey.” I clear my throat, keeping my American accent and Vaughn who is sitting on the couch turns to look at me. He sta
Shadows Of Perfection: The Mafia’s Prey 75
Vaughn Keiran went to bed early today and I did not stay in his room either. He went straight to bed the moment he came back as he looked so exhausted. We normally spent the night together, but I was not ready to sleep yet, so I stayed back in my room and when I texted Kye to chat with him, I got no response from him. He was offline. When I begin to feel sleepy, after playing a series of games., I put my phone away and instead of staying in my room, I go to Keiran's instead. As I arrive by his door, I place my hand on the knob, opening it slowly. Peaking my head into the small opening, I’m met with Keiran mumbling something in his sleep. I don't need to be told what that is. He is probably having a nightmare again. I sigh and I walk into the room, gently closing the door behind me. He does not normally have nightmares when we sleep together and he has barely been getting them. I slowly join him in the bed, and once I lie on it, I gently tap Keiran. “Keiran?” I call, my voice low a
