21. Kat kidnapped Rogue's POVI was back to The Drifters' clubhouse, sitting in the middle of the sofa. A leg crossed on the other, my shirt out of the band of my formal pants. With my sleeves rolled up and back comfortably hovering over the not-so-comfortable couch, I took a sip of my whiskey. The sound of approaching steps caused my mouth to lift. Taking a deep gulp, I looked to my right at Sergey. His expressions told the news he had come here to deliver it before he voiced it out. "You were right, boss. Lincoln Raynott escaped with his family." I took another sip and turned my face to the right at Ajax. He was already looking at me when I turned to him. Giving him a small smirk I spoke, "I am bored, Castillo. Why don't you call your girls for some entertainment." He nodded and the girls were presented. All curvy and hot— but hardly dressed up. Their hair was open. A lot of cakey makeup with loud and bold eye-shadow. One came to sit in my lap. Fury seared through me as I witne

23. Not scared of me?! Kat's POV I hit my head against the headboard as I frantically sat up when the veil of sleep lifted from my eyes. I was ready to scream and wail on top of my lungs as I thought I'd find myself naked and bruised in a bed with baldy Babbiani snoring happily for having ripped my vagina apart beside me in the bed. The realization of getting up to the view of an empty bed and bright surroundings glowing with warm sun rays hit me like a spear with full force. I blinked my eyes and let my surroundings sink in fully. I was alone in a room maintained with care. This was much better than my old rooms and it was unlike the ones I was acquainted with in Israel Babbiani's dwelling in the middle of the forest. The window was, in contrast with the one I had in my old room, wide open. The curtains flowed with trespassing air and the chirping of birds sounded like the morning melody some old people like to start their day with. There was minimal furniture and rugs on the f

25. An Omertà Kathrine's POV I shivered with a bone-rattling wave of horror crawling up my spine. I held the blanket right to my chest and attempted to keep sobs from spilling from my mouth. "I didn't see you. Nobody did, alright." The tall mafia King spoke with a hiss. I looked down and closed my eyes, letting the rivulets of sorrow trail down my cheeks. It's not like I am unseen or untouched. My body has endured assaults I wouldn't want to go through them again. I've roamed bottom naked in my room not too long ago with men looking at me closely. However, having been seen like this by men other than I knew tormented my insides. I pressed my lips together but the sobs still spilled. "You fainted, alright. I just carried you after your shift and put you on the bed." He said, and this time he blew out a heavy breath and rolled his eyes. I took a peek from between my fingers that I had covered my face with, and noticed his face was red. Not with anger but more with embarrassment.

27. Testing stubbornness Rogue's POV"You will have to earn it!" Kathrine's words chimed in my ears.It's been five hours since I locked her in her room and left to attend my work. But I feel her around. Feel her in me like she's a part of me."Sir, Mr. Valachi wants to confirm about the meeting you have in the evening with him." My secretary walks in, waking me from my trance.I gave her a nod, "Tell him I'm going to be there in time. Why does he need confirmation?""You didn't turn up thrice in the past, sir. So he wants to make sure you're going to be there this time and not leave him waiting on you.""Oh," I raised my eyebrows at that. "It's confirmed this time. Tell him not to worry. We'll have a meeting today and get the deal signed."She left me alone and I dwelled back in Kathrine's thoughts. Something has changed between us. I don't know what but we have formed a bond. She trusts me with her food and seems ready to go out to have her meals with me when I open the door. I en

29. Remorse Rogue's POV I clenched my jaw harder and sucked deep breaths. A nervous habit in moments of hesitation like this. With my eyes still glued to the screen, I sat in the chair the ugly beefcake had occupied not five seconds ago and pulled the laptop closer. I opened the mail and looked at the attachment— the video clip. On the thumbnail was a still image of expressionless Kathrine staring at the camera straight at me with eyes that were actually floating with terror. I counted to ten before clicking the play button. The video began, so did the rise of turmoil in my chest. I bit into the inside of my bottom lip as the video started with the door being violently kicked open. Kathrine jumped at the sound and sat straight on the bed. She didn't flinch back when Cezar approached her with the camera focusing on her face. This face I was seeing now was on the thumbnail. Still and expressionless. But the thousand questions in her eyes and the muscle at her jaw ticking exhibit