LOGINCelia never wanted trouble, just a quiet life, working hard to support her younger brother. But trouble finds her when Rafael, a ruthless mafia boss, walks into her gas station one night. He’s dangerous, untouchable, and completely uninterested in attachments, until she becomes the bait in an ambush meant to take him down. Rafael should have walked away. Instead, he kills for her, rescues her, and drags her into his violent world. Celia fights him at every turn, refusing to be just another possession. But with enemies closing in and no way back to her old life, she has no choice but to trust the man who claims to own her. What starts as a battle of wills turns into something far more dangerous. Celia is no longer just a captive, she’s becoming Rafael’s greatest weakness. And in his world, weaknesses get people killed. But Rafael doesn’t care. He’ll burn his empire to the ground before he lets anyone take her from him.
View MoreThey both burst into laughter as Rafael climbed into the bed and pulled Celia gently into his arms. The room fell into a peaceful silence, broken only by the sound of their breathing. Soon enough, Celia fell asleep, and Rafael exhaled softly in relief.But as time passed, the warmth of her body next to his began to make him uncomfortably hot. Not wanting to disturb her, he stayed still until he was certain she was in a deep sleep. Then, as quietly as possible, he slipped out of bed and went into the shower for a cold bath. Afterward, instead of returning to the room, he settled on the couch in the living room to give her space and rest properly.The night passed quietly, and morning crept in gently. Celia was up early, and before long, the smell of freshly cooked breakfast filled the house. The delicious aroma stirred Rafael from sleep. Sleepy but curious, he rubbed his eyes and followed the scent into the kitchen.“What are you doing?” he asked, his voice laced with concern. “Don’t
There was a pause on the line, and then both Nico and Lilly started yelling over each other.“No way!”“Is that a Range Rover?” Lilly gasped.“What the hell!” Nico exclaimed. “Are you serious right now?”Celia turned the camera back to her face, her cheeks glistening as tears of happiness welled in her eyes. “I feel so happy.”Behind her, Rafael leaned on the doorway, arms still folded, watching her light up in ways he had not seen since before the kidnapping. His chest ached with how much he wanted to keep that smile on her face forever, even if she was mad at him.Lilly’s voice rang out again. “Girl, I’m happier but you have to marry that man!”“Like immediately.” Nico added.Celia laughed through her tears. “We are on a break.”“Break from what?” Lilly asked, narrowing her eyes.“Our relationship,” Celia replied casually, as though it were nothing.“Doesn’t seem like a break to me. And what are you doing back at your house? Too many things are going on right now!”“I’ve got to go r
“Everything’s in place?” Rafael asked.Viktor gave a short nod. “Arranged,” he said simply, his eyes sharp. “its being moved from your place to hers,”“Good,” Rafael said, jaw tight. “No slip-ups. I want it to be perfect.Viktor gave him a look that said, There won’t be, then turned back toward the door.Inside, a nurse had just finished helping Celia into the wheelchair. She sat stiffly, her expression unreadable, but her eyes briefly searched for Rafael when he walked back in. He stepped forward, lifting her small hospital bag in one hand and wheeling her out himself.The hallways of the hospital echoed faintly with their footsteps. Viktor moved ahead to bring the car around. Rafael didn’t speak, he didn’t try to force a conversation. He just pushed her gently, carefully, the silence between them heavy but not cruel. Just uncertain.At the hospital entrance, the black car pulled up smoothly. Viktor stepped out, opened the door, and then opened the trunk to load the bags. Rafael bent
Two days had passed since the chaos unfolded. Viktor had already dropped Falco off at the dungeon they used for interrogation, a dark, unforgiving place where prisoners went without food or comfort. Falco was left to rot, a silent punishment for his reckless gamble.Meanwhile, Rafael barely ate, his world reduced to the hospital room where Celia lay unconscious. He sat by her side hour after hour, anxiety gnawing at him despite the doctors’ reassurances that she was stable and would wake soon. Yet, every quiet moment felt heavy with fear, the unknown pressing down on him like a weight.In a quieter part of the hospital, Mason stepped into Dalton’s room, his heart tightening when he saw the man awake. The relief surged inside him, but Mason buried it deep, this wasn’t the time to show weakness. Instead, he masked his feelings behind a guarded voice.“Oh, you are finally awake,” Mason said, trying to sound casual.Dalton gave a faint nod, his eyes searching Mason’s face.“Can’t speak ye
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