All Chapters of Break Me Apart (MxM): Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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001. Failed mission

JAYCE BECKETT There are only two ways to catch a criminal: you either offer yourself as a bait to catch them, or wait until they get bored of playing hide and seek and surrender themselves. However, experience shows that the former is more likely, while the latter is unlikely to happen. Not even in a million years. As I crouched in the dimly lit alley, my heart clenched in my chest, and my lungs constricted, making every breath a struggle. The fuzzy dizziness that clouded my brain threatened to overwhelm me, leaving my fingers numb and unresponsive. But I gritted my teeth, fighting to maintain focus. My gun remained poised, my back straight, and my feet planted firmly on the ground. Suddenly, I detected light footsteps behind me. I swiftly turned, gun at the ready, my finger hovering over the trigger. My training kicked in, and I assessed the potential threat. But as I locked eyes with the figure emerging from the shadows, I lowered my gun, relief washing over me. It wa

Last Updated : 2025-03-05

002. The proposal

JAYCE BECKETT "Agent Beckett, bring down Renato Marino and his family, and you'll receive a substantial bonus, one that will more than cover your nephew's medical expenses. This is a high-profile case, and success will not only be a significant feather in your cap, but also a game-changer for your career. So, what will it be?"I let out a deep grunt as the chief's words echoed in my mind. It had been over two days since I met with the chief in his office, and even after I turned down the offer, I couldn't help but think about it over and over again. The truth was, going undercover had never been my problem, and the fact that it was the Marino family I would be taking down made it more than enough reason for me to accept the offer. I hated that family with every fibre of my being, plus the benefits and bonus I would receive after the mission was enticing.The Marino family was like a ghost story told to camp kids when it came to feds. They were an old crime family that ran New York,

Last Updated : 2025-03-06

003. Did it work?

JAYCE BECKETT My laptop was open, with a third can of energy drink sitting next to me, and I bounced my leg up and down. I scoured every known file in the system. After eight hours on my day off, I wasn't any closer to gaining enough information about my target. Obtaining personal information about those criminals wasn't easy. I needed every bit of knowledge I could gather about the Marino family, especially Renato Marino, who was my main target. Last night, after Curtis was discharged from the hospital, I had gone back to the chief and told him I was in on the mission. The chief had grinned at me, as if he had known I would come back.I was desperate for money, and the chief knew it. I fucking hated that he could predict me, but what else could I possibly do when my only nephew was dying? The doctor had advised me to make a deposit for Curtis's kidney transplant because his condition had worsened. If I checked my savings, the only thing they could possibly afford was a new pair o

Last Updated : 2025-03-06

004. Let the game begin

RENATO MARINOI can be as sweet as honey, but I can also be deadly venom. It all depends on which side of me you choose to cross. Unlike my brother or my nephews, I don't have a strong taste for bloodshed unless it's absolutely necessary to protect what's mine, or to return the favor to those who dare to fuck with me.My blood rushed, and pinpricks danced along my forearms to my fingers, which gripped my hammer tightly. My feet remained planted on the floor, and the calmness surrounding me gave me a chance to think about this fucking mess I had to deal with on a fine morning like this.Only two questions had been running through my head since last night. How could anyone be foolish enough to think of crossing me? And why would anyone voluntarily walk into their own demise? I simply couldn't understand it.Agitation and annoyance coursed through me as my eyes fixed intently on the bastard who was hung upside down from the ceiling, blood dripping from various parts of his body. I wa

Last Updated : 2025-03-07

005. Come work for me

JAYCE BECKETT When I woke up to find myself lying on a bed in an unfamiliar room, the first question that popped into my head was whether I had been caught. As I looked out the window to survey my surroundings, I realized I was in a place that bore a striking resemblance to Renato Marino's villa, just like the one that had been shown to us in the conference room during our investigation into the Marino family's crime case. It was clear that Renato Marino had brought me here, to his home.However, one thing that left me perplexed was the fact that he had treated my bullet wound. But why? Criminals like him didn't typically treat their victims with such care. It would have made more sense if I had awoken to find myself tied to a lab table, perhaps with my arms missing or my toes chopped off.Did Renato Marino not know who I was? Did he feel indebted to me because I had gotten shot on his behalf? And what about him? Had he really escaped unscathed, or had the damn druggie actually k

Last Updated : 2025-03-09

006. One-way ticket

JAYCE BECKETT "Here's the membership card," Salvio said, handing me a sleek black card with a subtle chip embedded in it. "Be at the clubhouse before 10 pm." Salvio, the guy Renato Marino had tasked with dropping me off at Adam's Bar, gave me a serious look, as if emphasizing the importance of the card."Thank you," I said hastily, shoving the card into my pocket as if eager to rid myself of it. "I'll be at the club." Salvio's gaze lingered on me in the rearview mirror, his eyes seeming to bore into my soul for what felt like an eternity. His silence was unnerving, and I could feel my anxiety spiking as I slowly reached for the door button, ready to make a hasty exit from his car.Just as my finger hovered over the button, Salvio's voice cut through the movement, making me stop."I still don't understand why the boss is giving you a chance," he said, his tone low and resentment, "but let me make one thing clear: if you have any ulterior motives, I'll kill you before the boss even g

Last Updated : 2025-03-10

007. The ghost of him

RENATO MARINO No matter how hard I tried to think about it, I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact I'd let that boy off freely.But why? I should have taken him out the moment Chocolate confirmed he was a fed. Why was I courting disaster, inviting a future problem into my life? That guy was clearly digging for information about me, so why did I roll out the red carpet and welcome him into my home?Why did I extend an invitation to the clubhouse, of all places? It was a reckless move, and I knew it. The old adage "keep your enemies close" only applied to internal threats, not external ones. There was no way I could keep a fed in my inner circle without it ending in bloodshed.A shiver ran down my spine as I thought about the possibilities. What if I'd underestimated him? What if, in the game of cat and mouse, he'd turned the tables and played me instead? The thought sent a wave of paranoia crashing over me. Had I just made a fatal mistake?"Renato, you're getting soft," I m

Last Updated : 2025-03-11

008. I made a promise

JAYCE BECKETT The silence between Curtis and me was deafening. Ever since I returned, he hadn't uttered a single word to me, and having Cole hovering around us only added to my discomfort. Cole's curious glares made me squirm, and I'd tried everything to get him to leave, but he refused to budge. It was clear he wouldn't leave until I confessed where I'd been.Curtis's fork stabbed into his spaghetti with a force that made me wince. His lips pouted, and he listlessly pushed his leftover food around his plate. I gently nudged him, hoping to break the ice, but instead, Curtis's glare cut through me like a knife. Hurting deeper than the bullet wound."Are you still mad at me?" I whispered, my voice barely audible, as I cast a nervous glance at Cole, who stood a few feet away, pretending not to eavesdrop.Curtis's response was a little too loud, a little too sharp. "No." The word hung in the air, a blatant lie. God, he was furious with me.I sighed, my shoulders sagging in defeat. I

Last Updated : 2025-03-12

009. Too easy to tease

JAYCE BECKETT I’m in my fucking head.There was no other explanation for this, I had lost my fucking mind and I knew it."Shit, Jayce. What are you doing?" I groaned out.Cole's refusal to let me leave the house still simmered in my mind. Despite destroying the invitation card and ruining my chances of getting into the clubhouse, he still wouldn't let me go. It had taken drastic measures to escape him - a swift kick to his groin had finally freed me from his grasp.Now, forty minutes had passed since I'd arrived at the clubhouse, and the bouncer still barred my entry. Renato Marino and his underdog from earlier, Salvio, were nowhere to be seen. Just as I was starting to lose hope, my phone vibrated against my thigh, making me jump. "Cole, not again," I hissed, snatching up the call. He'd been blowing up my phone nonstop, and I'd been ignoring him, but I knew I couldn't avoid him forever. The last thing I needed was for Cole to keep calling me while I was trying to get into the c

Last Updated : 2025-03-13

010. Sloppy bastard

RENATO MARINO "Giovanni is here to see you, boss," Salvio announced, his voice piercing through my calm demeanor like a dagger. My head throbbed in anticipation, even though I hadn't yet dealt with my cocky, insufferable nephew. But he and his brothers were just a pain in the ass and I hated to have to deal with them. We were family, bound by blood, but our working relationship was nonexistent. We operated in different spheres, respecting each other's boundaries, neither enemies nor rivals, but rather two entities that coexisted in an uneasy harmony. My brother and his children only sought me out when they needed my help, and the weight of those expectations often became overwhelming. I felt like a safety net, a backup plan, a solution to their problems. But what about my own problems? When did I get to be the one who needed help? I raised my head, my eyes locking onto Salvio's neutral expression. "Where is he now?" I asked, my tone measured, betraying none of the turmoil brew

Last Updated : 2025-03-15

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