All Chapters of Velvet and vengeance: stripped by the enemy : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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Chapter Forty One

Jace’s POVThe kiss was brutal, wet, and demanding. His tongue pushed past my lips like he owned me, like I was just another thing he’d claimed tonight.I could taste the whiskey on his tongue, heat mixing with mine as I straddled him. “Lucian,” I tried to speak but he cut me off with another bruising kiss that made me forget whatever thoughts I had. It was just sex, everyone had sex. Making love to Lucian wouldn't change the way I felt towards him so I might as well enjoy the moment.“Don’t,” he growled against my mouth, teeth dragging along my lip until I gasped then he cupped my cheek, making me look at him. “Don’t talk, all I want to do is fuck you good tonight."The way he said it while looking at me like he wanted to devour me literally made me weak in the knees.His hand found its way in my hair, yanking my head back so he could trace kisses down my neck that made me shudder with delight. He gently grazed me with his teeth leaving love bites there. "Fuck!" I moaned before I

Chapter Forty Two

Lucian's Pov The city was still sleeping when I opened my eyes, the penthouse glass walls drenched in an early morning haze. My skull throbbed with the aftertaste of whiskey, and my mouth was dry, but it wasn't the hangover that bothered me. The sight of Jace in my bed, sheets covering his nakedness and his hair which was a mess across the pillow. For a man who'd kept a thousand enemies under his thumb, I felt powerless watching him breathe. I dragged myself out of bed, shirtless, and splashed cold water on my face in the bathroom sink. I should have felt satisfied, the way I always did after taking what I wanted. Instead, last night replayed in my head as I looked into the mirror. I could still hear his moans, the way his eyes had locked with mine when he was on his knees. It had been more than lust, and that thought irritated the hell out of me. By the time I stepped out, Matteo was already in my room. He was the only one who had the spare key card, just in case there was

Chapter Forty Three

Lucian's PovWhen Matteo finally left with his orders, I found myself alone with Jace again, watching him flip through another folder with that same focused intensity. "How did you incur so many losses in just two months?" His brow furrowed in concentration.Damn it! All i wanted to do was drag his ass right back to the bedroom and forget about Romano and every fucking loss I had incurred. The only thing I wanted to remember was the way he moaned or the way he'd felt beneath me last night.Instead, I reached for the glass of bourbon I hadn't finished, needing the burn to clear my head."You should stay out of this," I said finally. "The more you know about my business, the bigger target you will become."He snorted. "Lucian, I became a target the moment you decided to keep me around." He closed the file and picked another. "Might as well make myself useful instead of just your cook."The casual way he dismissed the danger like he'd seen worse made my chest tight. "Careful," I warned,

Chapter Forty Four

Jace's Pov"Three million dollars."The number kept circling in my head, along with everything else he'd told me this morning. Information that the Detective would kill for. "Stay behind me when we get there," he said. "Don't move unless I tell you to move. Don't speak unless someone asks you a direct question.""I'm not helpless, Lucian." I rolled my eyes. "I survived the last time and I will this time around." My injury wasn't fully healed but I could move my arm around.His eyes found mine in the mirror again . "No, but you're not bulletproof either and if something happens to you because I brought you into this..." He didn't finish, but the implication hung heavy between us.The way he said it made something within me ache. Why was I suddenly feeling bad about taking whatever I found here to the detective?When we reached the docks, the scene was chaotic. Shipping containers were open, and I could see Lucian's men already cordoning off the area.Matteo jogged over as soon as we go

Chapter Forty FIve

Jace pov The Prisoner’s BargainLucien's grip tightened on the bloodied soldier. The cold air of the night saturated the area and left the cold trail of danger.The thickening silence was choking and all that could be heard, was the soft clicks of Lucien's gun, out footsteps and the rustling of the scumbag that was dragged on the floor.His pulse quickened as Lucien slammed him hard against one of the containers.A flicker of something glowed in his eyes, and for a moment, it felt like the pigs death was near. But I couldn't let that happen. I still needed that information, I'm still yet to decide if I'll give it to that detective. I really don't know why this guilt claws in my chest. It's something noble, but when love and trust comes into the story, it's betrayal. And the price for betrayal is death…the air sang that in my ears.“Hey, come on…you can't kill him here,” I held him back, struggling to maintain my stance. He was trembling as he held the gun, his pulse fired up and re

Chapter Forty Six

JaceThe Shattered ClueLucien's heart clawed with pain as he hid on the ground. His fist clenched hard on his weapon and he gnashed his teeth in disgust. The foul smell of bad blood filled the room and left me breathless.“Jace, are you alright?” He asked, his voice innocent and sincere.I hummed softly and reached out my pale hands to him. My body was shaken. What if I was the one? What if he was the one?The sincerity in his tone too weakened me. My body was swallowed in the dark and my soul was shaken.He squeezed my hand softly and dragged me over to his side. The sound of the sniper reloading echoed softly and he quickly shot into the air, through the window.The scrambling of the shooter echoed sharply and Lucien rose up quickly, his eyes shone with contempt.He shot brutally and endlessly, not minding if the sniper was reloaded already and aiming for him. But then, his gun clicked and the bullets stopped firing.He dropped to the ground quickly in cover and the sniper rained

Chapter Forty Seven

JaceSuspicions RisingLater that night, Lucien called me to come over to his safe house. He was obsessed, clearly and felt I was insecure.The door creaked open and I walked in, but the unsettling feeling of fear clawed my heart. I don't know, but all his men were bowed in shame and remorse and my heart raced.Was he suspecting me?He rose up sharply, his head high and locked on me.His gaze locked on to me and for a brief second, I saw vulnerability. He was a man struggling with his emotions and couldn't let them out. But then, the paranoia set in.“Go wait for me upstairs,” he said warmly, his hands tapped my shoulder softly.I didn't want to argue with him tonight, besides, I don't have the strength for arguing too. My body still aches and I know how I struggled to get my ass here.I stayed upstairs for a while and heard the constant growls coming from him. The scared chatter sent chills down my spine. This revenge plan, to be honest, at this point, I don't know if it's going to

Chapter Forty Eight

JaceThe Walls Close InHold on, come to think of it, how did that prick know my real name?It was at this point that my eyes opened. It felt like scales had fallen off my eyes and everything just suddenly became clear to me. The thickening silence pricked my heart and left me breathless. Lucian hadn't returned from his endless call and my mind was shaken.This is the same Duncan that Lucian is looking for, who is he?I need to understand who and what he's really after?How did his name get in the pocket of that punk at the docks?The questions were just too much and they all needed answers, none of which I had to give. I was far from peace, because this pig was hell-bent on frustrating my life. At first, when I read the message, I just felt it was normal, he was just trying to taunt me, but now, I just realized…I keep wondering how on earth did he know my real name?How did he know I'm a Valero…Damn, this is bad. Really bad.The walls seemed to close in on me as sweat drops trickl

Chapter Forty Nine

Cracks in TrustLucienMy soul was ripped to shreds. My eyes was swollen and my vision blurred with the brimming tears. I sniffed in the cartargh loudly and rose up sharply from the bed.My legs trembled as I folded the plastic bottle to crumbs by the bedside. Just seconds ago, I tried to kiss him and he pulled away, acting as if I stunk. My heart raced with pain as the thoughts crashed at once on me and my head ached.I grabbed a cigarette and wiped the tear drops off my eyes. The lighter clicked softly and the flames consumed the papers.I took a deep drag and released the puff from the side of my lips. My hand clutched against the phone that I badly wanted to destroy. I grabbed my gun and loaded it and slid it in my coat. The curly smoke filled the air as I moved down the stairs. He was sitted on the chair, folded and his head buried like a child. My heart sank seeing him this way, but the overwhelming rage consumed me and drove me crazy.Sweat drops rolled down my head as I lea

Chapter Fifty

JaceBlood and Smoke“Atraparlos!” The Spanish leader screamed. His voice was old and rusty like a cowboy.Pain exploded in my soul. They've just added to my collection of wounds. This new graze knocked me out and I fell back to the ground, my soul trembling.“Matteo!” Lucian screamed, his voice deep with pain.He was shitty and definitely not in a state to fight good. Matteo and the boys were not at home. He was still the same person that sent all of them out in his rage to the other safe house.And just look at him now, in a bad shape, my hand bruised.They were circling the house and screaming in Spanish, shooting all around the place. It was clear they were thirsty for a blood bath and if I just sit here and continue my act, they're going to kill us both.I grabbed his gun on the table. He was pale and shaken and his eyes were reddened. He struggled to get up the table as out the bullets back in.“Are you okay?” He held..h hand firmly, his eyes reddened and pale.“Don't touch me,

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