CHAPTER 41Logan placed his hand on his chest. "Ouch, that hurts."Snow stared at him. "I accept the offer," Snow stated."Come again?" Logan asked. "I accept the offer," Snow repeated."Why would I trust you when you just refused me a few minutes ago?" Logan narrowed his brows at her.Snow smiled, "You are right. I have come to realize that you are the ones in control. My master can't even save me. That's the only option to survive now,"Logan smirked. "Glad you are beginning to understand it."Logan moved to untie her, but a question from her made him pause."You helping me means betraying your master?""That old man is just selfish. You don't know how long I've been fantasizing about having you in my bed. I can even kill my master if it means having you right beside me," Logan pecked her cheek.Snow frowned but was quick to cover it up. "How do you plan on helping me?" Snow asked."Leave that to me for now." His gaze settled on her smooth thighs."Let me unchain you," he murmured,
CHAPTER 42Priyanka said menacingly and that's when Aurelio took a closer look at Snow. His eyes caught the wires with a round object tied around her body.A bomb—"Have you girls gone mad?" Aurelio made to rush to Snow, but Priyanka tightened her grip on the button."Don't you dare Aurelio," she warned.Aurelio paused, "What do you want?""Ashley, hold this," she gave her the gun.Priyanka smirked, "I want your life,""Master don't listen to her, she wouldn't dare," Snow's eyes flared with defiance, but her fingers trembled against the wires strapped to her chest."Snow, keep quiet," Aurelio warned.He shifted his gaze to Ava, who lowered her gaze to the ground, "Why do you want to kill me?"If they want to kill him, he should at least know why.Priyanka's gaze turned into an icy one, "Marcelo took our mother away from us. Our father sent Ava to the clan to kill him, but Ava wasn't that smart, and then you took our father away from us as well. I promise to end your life today.""It's
CHAPTER 43"Take her to the pole of death," Godfather Marcelo instructed.Snow's eyes went wide as the guards started dragging her along."Don't. I haven't done anything. Please," Snow pleaded, but they kept on dragging her till they got to the torture room."Viola, what is going on?" Melissa asked, coming in with the rest of the members excluding Sin.Viola smirked and rolled her eyes."Tie her up," Marcelo ordered. The guards did as they were told with Snow struggling for her release."Godfather, why are you doing this?" Mykel asked, his eyes on Snow, whose tears kept rolling down her cheeks."Aurelio is no more, and it is all because of her. She has to die for taking my weapon from me," Godfather Marcelo said emotionless as he watched the guards tying her to the pole.Melissa fell to her knees, putting her palms together, "Please Godfather, we should investigate this further. The boss does not leave anything unfinished," she rubbed her palms together.Snow's dread kept intensifying
CHAPTER 44"Aurelio," Sin rushed to him and knelt beside him."Aurelio," he shook him, but got no response.At that moment, Doctor Edward rushed in with the paramedics, pushing the stretcher with them.Sin helped place Aurelio on the stretcher, and he was taken to the hospital with the rest of the clan members coming after them.*Boss is alive.*I'm so happy.*But why was he covered in blood?*What matters is him being alive.These were whispered among the cartel workers.They got to the hospital and Doctor Edward took it from there.The members stood there as they heaved a sigh of relief.Snow ran in, barefoot. She was too happy to put on her slippers."Melissa, how is he? I was in the bathroom when I heard the news. Why was he brought to the hospital?" Snow panted, not giving Melissa time to respond."Take a deep breath, okay," Melissa soothed her."He will be fine. The boss is strong,"Snow looked through the transparent door to see Doctor Edward giving him an injection."If he's o
CHAPTER 45"Dare to stop and watch your life end here," she froze as she recognized that voice.Her hand began trembling. The syringe fell from her hand.Aurelio took cold steps towards her. Each step got her shrieking in fear."Pick it," his voice made her heart sink in fear."Boss... I... I" she stuttered, sweat trailing down her forehead.Aurelio picked up the substance and read the label on it, 'VASOCORTIN'.He shifted his gaze to her, and she immediately fell to her knees."For how long have you been adding this to my meal?" Aurelio asked.His face was blank, making it impossible to know what was going on in his mind."Boss... It wasn't my fault... I...," she cried, joining her palms together, knowing he would kill her if she dared to utter the word 'please'."Answers," Aurelio muttered coldly."When you turned twelve," her joint palms trembled.Aurelio left with the medicine. Some guards walked in and grabbed Lady Clara by her hands."No... I was only following instructions... D
CHAPTER 46The reply that came out of his mouth broke her heart into a million pieces."Yes,"Tears rolled down her cheeks.Their eyes pierced into each other's souls."Something is compelling you to say it, right?" she asked in a broken voice."I am not the type of person to get compelled by something. You are only a toy to warm my bed," he said emotionlessly.The tiny hope that was left in her.Crashed—His words sliced through her heart, like a sharp knife."Is that all... I am to you?" her lips quivered as she sniffed.Aurelio tore his gaze away from her, without replying.Snow smiled despite the tears."Guess I was expecting so much from a heartless devil," she took off her glasses and wiped her tears."Good night," she mumbled and walked out of the room.Aurelio watched her leave the room.It felt like an important part of his just left him.A part he wouldn't trade for anything.He balled his fist, his knuckles turned ghost white.He slammed it on the wall, drowned by his own e
CHAPTER 47**FIVE DAYS LATER**"Thanks for spending the day with me," Mykel said.He was walking Snow to her room.She forced a smile, "You don't have to thank me. I needed the distraction as well," she mumbled.Five days had gone by; neither she nor Aurelio had said a thing to each other. The distance was killing her. She was missing him so much. She wished he'd just talk to her.Mykel scrutinized her face, "You don't look okay to me. Tell me is something bothering you?" Mykel asked, his voice weighed with concern.Snow sighed. "It's nothing. I will be fine,"Mykel held her hand," You know you can tell me anything,"She stared at him, then smiled, "I'm fine,"He knew she was lying but decided not to press further.Silence evolved between them."Am I your type?" Mykel asked, breaking the silence.Snow took her gaze to his face, wondering what he meant.Mykel locked eyes with her, "What kind of guy do you like?"Snow tore her gaze to the ground. The question sank deep into her. She alw
CHAPTER 48Hot and Wild.They broke the kiss, eyes locked on each other. The water intensifies the heat between them.He placed her on the countertop. His eyes trailed down her chest as they landed on her firm breasts. Her nipples called out to him, wanting to feel his lips on them."F**k," he leaned near and took one of them into his mouth through the fabric.Snow gasped, throwing her head backward. Her hand slowly ran along his back.He sucked on them like he owned them. His monster poked Snow's thigh.Snow's lips parted as she tried to say something, but could only let out a whimper.His other hand went to her erected n*pples, and he pinched them, earning a moan from her.He paused and withdrew his lips. His lips formed a smirk. An idea came into his head.A naughty one.He turned off the shower, carrying her in his arms into the dining room.Snow's eyes were on his face, her cheeks crimson.He placed her on the table, standing in between her legs.He shifted her p@nties, rubbing h
CHAPTER 63"Snow!" the clan members shouted.Aurelio's guns slipped from his grip, clattering onto the marble floor.He burst outside; The cold air slapped his face. The yard was empty. No movement. No sound. No one.The rest of the clan members rushed out behind him.They were all sure they heard her voice. A shot was fired. But who pulled the trigger — and who got hit?"Snow," Aurelio muttered, and his eyes caught something on the ground.There were tire tracks on the ground, and the engine was still warm, suggesting someone had just left.He kicked the engine to life and sped off.The members also got into their cars.He followed the tire tracks until they disappeared.The road was busy.Having figured out that the tracks were misleading, he reversed the bike towards the Blood Moon Cartel.**BLOOD MOON CARTEL**Aurelio arrived at the clan and climbed down, forgetting to turn off the engine."Snow," he called out.Silent.He called again as he went to her room and found it empty.He
CHAPTER 62 **SNOW'S ROOM**She was in her room, and her expression was gloomy. She was feeling restless and inwardly praying for their safe return. Melissa later told her about what the meeting was about, and she couldn't help but feel scared. In addition to that, she and Aurelio haven't said a thing to each other for those two days. He would go out before she would even wake up, and she'd wait for his return, only for him to come back when she had fallen asleep.She knew Mykel's words must have hurt him a lot. She only wished he'd give her a chance to explain and make things right between them. She felt so restless that the air began to suffocate her. Wanting some fresh air, she stood up and creaked open the door, but her feet brushed against something, making her halt. It was a small, square parcel wrapped in a brown envelope.She saw no one in sight but cautiously picked it up. It was cold and slightly damp.She opened it — and what she saw made her heart sink so much that she had
CHAPTER 61**MEETING ROOM**"I don't understand what is going on in this clan," Gael muttered.They were all in the meeting room to discuss the upcoming Cosa Nostra meeting."The meeting is just two days, and just when we should be working together, we're busy—" Rhodes added."Storm hasn't made up with Tessa. Sin and Melissa are not on speaking terms and now, the boss too. Is this a sign that something bad is going to happen on that day?" Rhodes muttered, and they looked around to see the members looking lost."If this is how love is, then I'd rather not fall in love," Rhodes said.Gael smiled, "I'm lucky my Ava is kind and sweet,"Sin and Aurelio walked in and they both kept quiet.Aurelio's face was cold, blank and hard as a stone. It looked like he was back to his old self again. They knew he never really changed his expression, but the icy look on his face was deep and obvious."Should I brief them about the meeting?" Sin mumbled so only Aurelio could hear.Aurelio shot him a glar
CHAPTER 60Everybody froze.They stared as Aurelio lowered his gun and stormed out of the training hall, and Mykel also brought down his gun. Snow didn't glance at anyone before running after Aurelio. Sin walked up to Mykel, grabbed him by the collar and punched him."What has gotten into you? Why would you say a thing like that to him?!" Sin yelled, and punched him again.He stopped, glaring at Mykel."Why did you stop? Come, hit me some more. I deserve it!" he cried, using Sin's hand to strike his face as if punishing himself.Sin was reluctant to hit him again, so he let go of him."Hit me!" Mykel yelled, tears rolling down his cheeks.The clan members all stared at him, not knowing what to do or say."Come here," Sin said and pulled him into a hug."It's okay," he whispered, patting his back, before breaking the hug.Sin's eyes met with Melissa's — she looked away. He left the hall.Mykel slowly fell to his knees."I love her," he whispered, still crying.Rhodes placed his hand
CHAPTER 59 **NEXT MORNING, AURELIO 'S VILLA**Aurelio had his shower not long ago, and right now, his mind was far away. Snow was avoiding him — he could sense it. On a usual morning, she'd be in his room, but today felt different. Was she okay? Or was she still traumatized about killing Viola and Camila? He knew he had to kiss her to help her regain control because she couldn't stop reliving the scene. He wasn't expecting less, that was her first time.He glanced at the door, but still no sign of her. He exhaled. He didn't want to go to her room so that she wouldn't think otherwise, but he couldn't help but feel worried about her.**SNOW'S ROOM**Guilt washed over her as the kiss scene replayed in her head.(FLASHBACK)He pinned her hand above her head. His eyes were shut as he kept on feasting on her lips, not minding Snow, who was struggling.Not knowing what to do, she bit his lips."Argh!" he groaned, loosening his grip on her. Snow, seeing it as an opportunity, sprinted out o
CHAPTER 58**SIN'S VILLA**Sin gently placed a half-conscious Melissa on his bed. This was not the first time they were staying in the same room. "I'm sorry this had to happen to you," Sin mumbled, pulling the duvet over her.He turned to leave when Melissa held his hand."Don't leave me," she murmured, still gripping him. Her eyes fluttered open as she sat up. Sin sat down beside her."You should quit behaving like a kid," he joked, laughing out loud, but the laughter only died down when he saw Melissa staring at him instead of laughing along."What? Do I look like a ghost to you? Or have you finally noticed how handsome I am?" Sin teased."For how long are you going to pretend?" Melissa asked, still staring.Sin's expression turned serious when he saw she was in no mood for jokes."What are you talking about?" Sin asked."Us, Sin. How long are you going to pretend that you don't feel what's brewing between us?" Melissa said, her voice barely audible."Did the torture room also af
CHAPTER 57 **AURELIO'S VILLA**Aurelio had finished dressing up Snow's wound, and he was smoking by the window. He didn't know what he was feeling. Was he consumed by rage or had the thought of almost losing her clouded his mind? Maybe he was scared — who knew, but his mind wasn't at ease, and even he didn't know why.Snow stared at his back. A part of her was happy that he had come to save her, and he also declared her as his, but another part was sad. Why can't she be smart? She always has to make him worry about her. She knew he was on a trip that was supposed to last for two days, but he took the risk of flying all the way here to come and save her."I'm sorry," she mumbled.He stayed silent, though he heard her.She pouted.She instantly knew he was angry — and he had every right to be. She was so naïve and stupid to believe everything that someone told her. She deserves his anger, but that brought tears to her eyes."Forgive me. I... I," she sniffed."Was she crying?" he thought
CHAPTER 56**SINGAPORE**"All available flights have been boarded," Sin said, walking into the room, urgency rising in his voice.Aurelio took his laptop and checked; true to Sin's words, there were no available flights currently departing for Italy."How is it possible? It just feels like the whole mission was to get us out of the clan," Sin said, twitching his brow.Aurelio took his gaze to Snow's picture on the laptop. She needed his help, and it's just like he was trapped.He picked up his phone and rushed out of the room, Sin immediately going after him.****They arrived at the airport and went to the flight attendant."The fastest flight to Italy," Aurelio muttered.The lady typed on the keyboard, "Uhm sir, there are currently no ongoing flights," Aurelio slammed his palm on the table, causing her to jerk. "Aurelio, control yourself," Sin said. They were in the airport, which was under tight security with surveillance cameras."Check well, there should be at least one," Sin
CHAPTER 55**SINGAPORE**Aurelio and Sin had just arrived in Singapore. Aurelio couldn't wait until the next day to see Al DeLorenzo. Leaving Snow behind at the cartel felt unsafe — especially with both him and Sin away. He could sense something was wrong. He wanted to get the meeting over with so he could go back today.Right now, they were driving to Al DeLorenzo's estate."I just hope we're able to get back today," Sin muttered, his eyes fixed on the looming estate at the narrow end of the road.Aurelio didn't reply. His eyes were glued to his phone. He was trying to call a member of the clan, but none of their lines were reachable."What is wrong?" Sin asked as he drove through the iron gates. The walls were made of stones that echoed a ruthless silence.The guards that were flaking the entrance flagged down their car, with their hands near their guns. They did a brief search on them before letting them drive through.The car was parked in the parking lot and both of them got out