Lily's POV"Gone?" I asked in awe, blinking like I hadn’t just heard Sasha say something completely impossible.She nodded enthusiastically, her curly ponytail bouncing like it had a mind of its own. “Gone. Like... poof. Vanished. Expelled. Escorted out by two scary men in black suits and a car with no license plate.”My jaw dropped. “Daniel?”“Your fiancé’s work probably,” she added with a sly smile, lowering her voice like we were in some undercover spy film. “Maybe someone told him Daniel was giving you trouble, and bam, he had him removed. From the school. And possibly the state.”Her excitement was palpable. She was basically vibrating.But me?I wasn’t so sure.Draco wouldn’t do something like that.Scratch that Draco wouldn’t do anything for me unless it protected his image, his pride, or that damn inheritance my name carried like a leash around my neck.I crossed my arms and leaned back against the lockers, offering Sasha a tight smile. “Maybe you’re right. Maybe Draco grew a
Lily’s POV"Shop... shopping?" I repeated, blinking at Draco like he’d just announced we were going on a romantic cruise to hell.He nodded with a grin that could melt ice or more accurately, scorch skin. “Yep. It’s my birthday party tomorrow, and you need to look good for me.”He actually cackled. A full, villain-in-a-B-grade-movie cackle. My jaw practically dislocated from how hard I clenched it.Great.Just great.Tomorrow was his birthday.Which also meant... It was Larry’s birthday too.Oh, the universe really was a comedian.And now I was supposed to play the perfect fiancée at Draco’s big mafia bash while pretending I wasn’t limping from last night’s mistake with his twin brother?This was peak madness.“Wait,” I muttered, still catching up. “So that’s why you came to school and picked me up like some celebrity boyfriend?”Draco smirked like I’d just complimented him. “Of course. My girl deserves special treatment once in a while.”I laughed under my breath. Not with him. At hi
Lily’s POV“Damn, this place is hot. And you… you look beautiful.”Draco’s voice was smooth like whiskey, burning down my spine as he pulled me against him. I didn’t dare resist. Something in his tone made it clear...resisting would only make things worse.His arm draped lazily around my shoulders, but the grip was possessive. Like I was already his.“How about a thank you for the shopping?” he said, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “You should learn how to appreciate your fiancé.”My stomach twisted.He said it so casually. So confidently and he reminded me of Larry. I looked up at him, and the resemblance was devastating. That same wicked smirk. That same sharp jawline. The same eyes that could burn through every wall I built.He was Larry’s mirror.“How… how do I thank you?” I murmured, heart pounding. “I don’t have money or...”“Shhhh.”He cut me off with a finger on my lips.“I don’t need money,” he whispered, his voice lowering into something far more sinful. “I need yo
Lily's POV. "Hey, nerd! Wait up!!" a male voice called out. I knew exactly who he was referring to... me. But like always, I decided to brush him off. He was a curse upon my school life, an untouchable presence that I couldn't seem to escape."Ain't you the one I was calling, wonk!" he grumbled, forcefully snatching my hand and whirling me around so abruptly that I stumbled backward and lost my balance. My books slipped from my grasp, scattering across the ground in different directions. The impact of my fall rocked through my body, and a sharp yelp escaped my lips, "Ahhhh!!!"As I regained my composure and glanced upward, he stood there, looming over me, his eyes brimming with mischief and mockery. A small crowd had gathered, eager to witness the next move of the notorious bully.Summoning my strength, I rose to my feet, trying to ignore the throbbing pain radiating from my butt. I met his gaze head-on, anger igniting within me. It was hard not to notice his strikingly handsome fac
Lily's POV. I stepped out of the car sluggishly. A lot has happened today. I just wanna go into my room, take a shower and sleep. I have so much to do and little time to do it."Welcome, ma'am." Greeted one of the housekeepers and hurried towards me to get the stuff I was holding. I nodded to her greetings and began to look around, there were so many cars parked around the house. Yeah, we have many cars, lots of cars because my family is very wealthy, my father is a Mafia boss and I do not like him. I despised him for the way he treated my mother and me. He saw me as a burden, a waste of space, but he couldn't dispose of me easily since I was his only child, and he couldn't have another due to undisclosed health issues. Despite being his daughter, I was invisible to him.I planned to finish school as soon as possible, secure a job, and escape from this hellish house with my momma."Lisa?" I called out as we approached the house. There was an unusual silence from her today, which was
Lily's POV. As I waited for my flight to the United States, my mother tried to console me. "I'm helpless, Lily, and I am so sorry for everything that is happening to you. On the bright side, you will have the opportunity to complete your schooling before getting married. Just try to look at the brighter side, dear," she said, her voice filled with sadness.Look on the brighter side? What kind of ridiculous notion was that? My world was in darkness.School? What a joke. They were probably lying to me. My entire existence felt like a lie."Lily, please don't give me the cold shoulder. I know I'm not the best mother you could ask for, but I couldn't do anything. I just couldn't. You know how your father was... he's..." My mother's voice trailed off, her words choked with emotion."Mom, please, don't make this harder than it already is. I have nothing against anyone. Just leave me alone. I'm as helpless as you are. Please, Mom, don't stress about it," I pleaded, forcing a smile, even tho
Lily's POV. I was frozen in place, my body unable to move as Draco slowly rose from his seat and advanced towards me, his steps deliberate and menacing. It felt as though a predator was closing in on its helpless prey, and my heart pounded with each step he took. Panic surged through my veins, urging me to flee, but where could I go? I was alone and vulnerable.I squeezed my eyes shut, unwilling to witness the horrors that awaited me with Draco mere feet away. If only I could black out, escape this nightmare in an instant."Lily, look at me," Draco's voice commanded, low and breathy, causing a shiver of fear to ripple through me."I said, look at me!!!" he bellowed, his tone sharp and forceful, forcing me to snap my eyes open in terror."Please, don't do this now," I pleaded, my voice quivering, my legs trembling with fear.A deep, dark chuckle escaped Draco's lips as he stared at me. Then, without warning, he reached out and grabbed the straps of my top, yanking them so violently th
Lily's POV. Thirty minutes later, I was in the elevator, going down to meet my new family. At this point in my life, I wasn't expecting anything good from anyone but myself. The family might turn out to be much worse than my fiance... But deep down, I can't help but wish that they would be a little bit nicer to me. As the elevator doors chimed open, I stepped out, my hands clutching the silky fabric of my gown. A servant guided me with a polite gesture, and I obediently followed her through the labyrinth corridors of the vast mansion. I would have taken my time and admired everything but the fear ravaging my being would not allow me. The distant sound of my fiance's voice echoed through the halls, causing my heart to skip a beat. Would he be the same person who tormented me just moments ago? The uncertainty churned in me as we approached a set of double doors leading to a grand dining room. I caught a glimpse of people gathered around a lavishly set table, engaged in a funny conver
Lily’s POV“Damn, this place is hot. And you… you look beautiful.”Draco’s voice was smooth like whiskey, burning down my spine as he pulled me against him. I didn’t dare resist. Something in his tone made it clear...resisting would only make things worse.His arm draped lazily around my shoulders, but the grip was possessive. Like I was already his.“How about a thank you for the shopping?” he said, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “You should learn how to appreciate your fiancé.”My stomach twisted.He said it so casually. So confidently and he reminded me of Larry. I looked up at him, and the resemblance was devastating. That same wicked smirk. That same sharp jawline. The same eyes that could burn through every wall I built.He was Larry’s mirror.“How… how do I thank you?” I murmured, heart pounding. “I don’t have money or...”“Shhhh.”He cut me off with a finger on my lips.“I don’t need money,” he whispered, his voice lowering into something far more sinful. “I need yo
Lily’s POV"Shop... shopping?" I repeated, blinking at Draco like he’d just announced we were going on a romantic cruise to hell.He nodded with a grin that could melt ice or more accurately, scorch skin. “Yep. It’s my birthday party tomorrow, and you need to look good for me.”He actually cackled. A full, villain-in-a-B-grade-movie cackle. My jaw practically dislocated from how hard I clenched it.Great.Just great.Tomorrow was his birthday.Which also meant... It was Larry’s birthday too.Oh, the universe really was a comedian.And now I was supposed to play the perfect fiancée at Draco’s big mafia bash while pretending I wasn’t limping from last night’s mistake with his twin brother?This was peak madness.“Wait,” I muttered, still catching up. “So that’s why you came to school and picked me up like some celebrity boyfriend?”Draco smirked like I’d just complimented him. “Of course. My girl deserves special treatment once in a while.”I laughed under my breath. Not with him. At hi
Lily's POV"Gone?" I asked in awe, blinking like I hadn’t just heard Sasha say something completely impossible.She nodded enthusiastically, her curly ponytail bouncing like it had a mind of its own. “Gone. Like... poof. Vanished. Expelled. Escorted out by two scary men in black suits and a car with no license plate.”My jaw dropped. “Daniel?”“Your fiancé’s work probably,” she added with a sly smile, lowering her voice like we were in some undercover spy film. “Maybe someone told him Daniel was giving you trouble, and bam, he had him removed. From the school. And possibly the state.”Her excitement was palpable. She was basically vibrating.But me?I wasn’t so sure.Draco wouldn’t do something like that.Scratch that Draco wouldn’t do anything for me unless it protected his image, his pride, or that damn inheritance my name carried like a leash around my neck.I crossed my arms and leaned back against the lockers, offering Sasha a tight smile. “Maybe you’re right. Maybe Draco grew a
Lily’s POV“Fuck…” I mumbled, trying hard to move.Every muscle in my body ached like I’d gone twelve rounds with a wild animal and lost. My limbs felt like jelly, my back was sore, and I was pretty sure I wasn’t walking straight for the next decade.I blinked at the morning light filtering through the curtains, groaning as I turned to check the time.Too early.And yet… already late.School. Lessons. Life.I had to get up.Had to.I forced myself to sit upright, wincing as the bedsheets brushed against my skin. My robe was somewhere on the floor, my dignity along with it, and the chaos of last night still clung to the air like humidity. The worst part?I didn’t hate it.I hated that I didn’t hate it.Before I could wrestle with that thought any longer, the door creaked open.My head snapped up.Larry stepped in.Fully dressed this time. Black tee, grey joggers, barefoot...but balanced. Collected. Dangerous in that infuriatingly calm way he had when he was in control of everything.Bu
Lily’s POVAfter thinking all the shit in the world, I had just climbed back into bed, still wrapped in my robe, when the door creaked open again.I didn’t even have to look.I felt him.Larry.The air shifted, thickened...charged like static before a lightning strike.“Forgot something,” he said, his voice low, rougher than before.I turned my head slowly, eyes meeting his.He was already closing the door behind him. Again.But this time, he didn’t lock it.He didn’t need to and that's when I knew his mission wasn't any good. “I told you to go to bed,” I said, voice steadier than I felt.“I tried,” he murmured, walking toward me, each step echoing louder than it should’ve. “Didn’t work.”My heart thudded in my chest.“You can’t keep doing this,” I whispered, scooting back instinctively as he neared the bed. “Coming in here like you own me.”He stopped at the edge of the mattress, head tilting. “I don’t own you, Lily.”I let out a shaky breath of relief.Then he added, “Not yet.”My
Lily's POV The house was quiet by the time I got home, and for once, I was relieved. That meant I had the whole place to myself...no Isabella’s screeching, no Draco’s mind games, and hopefully, no Larry. But the moment I spotted Larry’s bike parked outside, my shoulders tensed. Great. Just what I needed. Drama with a side of chaos. I hoped he was sleeping. Or out back. Or invisible. Anything but waiting for me inside with that annoying smirk of his and a new set of games. I pushed the door open gently and stepped inside, half expecting someone to jump out from a corner. The house was too silent. Creepy silent. I kicked off my shoes and tiptoed through the hallway like a thief, heading straight to the kitchen. I needed food and a bath. Maybe a nap too. My legs ached from all the walking I’d done earlier, and my head was still spinning from the conversation with Dominic. I opened the fridge, grabbed a soda, and leaned against the counter, exhaling deeply. Dominic. Just thinking
Lily's POV My heart was beating fast as I headed out of school. This was disastrous. That foolish punk...Daniel...he knows. He knows about my secret affair with Larry. This was bad. Extremely bad. The walls were closing in. And the scariest part? I don’t think telling Larry would help. Who knows, he might even want the secret out. Maybe he’d enjoy the chaos it would cause. I can’t risk that. Not when I’m still trapped in this web with no clear exit. I spotted the car parked where it always was, the family driver standing outside patiently. Just seeing it made my skin crawl. That car felt like a leash, pulling me back to the house, to Draco, to Isabella, to more pain and secrets. No. Not today. I turned quickly, blending into a group of students heading toward the back exit. My head stayed low, heart pounding, praying the driver didn’t catch a glimpse of me. Once I was outside the school gate, I exhaled in relief. I slipped into a quieter street, tugging my hoodie up and my bag
Lily's POV. I stared at myself in the mirror and smiled, the foundation did a perfect job in concealing the mark on my cheek. Draco's home but I think I'm safe since he's probably in bed with his girlfriend, I just need to get out of this place before they come down. I only have morning classes today but I think I'll stay till late in the evening, I don't want to face Draco. I adjusted the collar of my shirt and sighed, trying to summon the courage to step out of my room. I didn't have much of a choice, Draco's presence was suffocating, and Isabella's taunting would only make things worse. If I could stay out of sight for the rest of the day, maybe I’d survive another round of their twisted games. As I stepped into the hallway, the heavy silence of the house enveloped me. It was unnerving, almost too quiet, but I brushed it off. I couldn’t afford to let paranoia slow me down. With my bag slung over my shoulder, I headed toward the front door, praying I wouldn’t cross paths with
Lily's POV. "Who the fuck did this to you Lily?" Larry asked immediately he saw my face but I ignored him and moved to the kitchen to get something to ease the fucking pain. I'm glad Draco and his girlfriend aren't around, Draco might be a jerk but he'll create a big issue out of this shit if he gets to know, blood might even be spilled and considering the fact that jerk claimed to be in a mafia, it would definitely get a whole lot messier. I don't want that shit right now. "Lily, don’t ignore me!" Larry’s voice boomed as he followed me into the kitchen. His anger was high, but I refused to look at him. My cheek throbbed with every movement, a painful reminder of the slap Daniel had given me, I was also injured by the rings he wore that modafucker! I reached for the ice pack in the fridge, placing it gingerly against my cheek as I tried to steady my breathing. Larry was in front of me in an instant, his hand grabbing mine and pulling the ice pack away. His eyes scanned my bruise