Chapter 1

Midnight transformed the world into something entirely different. Clouds drifted slowly across the moon occasionally plunging the streets into deeper darkness before allowing the silver light to return once more. The air outside felt heavy, the kind of night that made every sound sharper than it should be. The bell above the bar door rang loudly snapping Rose out of her little world.“Your shift started already.”Rose forced a smile before putting on her apron. The bar seemed more lively than usual. Voices overlapped, glasses clinked and bodies pressed too close together under the low lights. Her eyes scanned the entire room staring at wasted women throwing themselves at men. The sight of both genders exchanging saliva in the name of kissing made a hard knot tighten in her stomach until she felt nauseous. She looked away quickly, swallowing the discomfort.“I know that face” Susan pointed out as she passed by. “Don’t forget to put on a smile before you get fired.”“I’ll try.” Rose for

Last Updated : 2026-09-09

Chapter 2

“You’re dead” the boss said, making her pulse race uncontrollably as panic tightened around her chest at the sharp sound of the gun. The air in the narrow hallway felt thicker, heavier and tainted with the metallic scent of blood that still lingered from the toilet.“Turn around” His deep Italian voice carried a dangerous intensity that slid down her spine like ice.“Sorry…I’m just an attendant ... .I won’t say a thing, I swear” she repeated quickly in shock. Her fingers fumbled as she adjusted her sleeves trying to hide how badly her hands were trembling. Desperate to escape, she reached for the doorknob but another soft deliberate click of the gun froze her in place.“Turn around”The moment her eyes met his, her breath caught. His expression remained unreadably calm, controlled, almost bored which somehow made him more terrifying. He stepped closer and each slow movement forced her back until her shoulders nearly touched the wall. The heat of his body and the sharp scent of his col

Last Updated : 2026-09-12

Chapter 3

“Amore” He whispered.He was so strong she couldn’t fight any longer even while she struggled against his grip he slapped her across the face as she continuously yelled for help with a voice cracked in the empty rain-soaked street.“Let her go”The heavy husky voice cut through the dark. The attacker’s grin widened with amusement when he turned and saw the new man standing there under the dim streetlight.“And you are?”Vincenzo’s eyes revealed a dangerous confidence. Then his eyes flicked towards a cold and shaken Rose before locking back on the man.“I wouldn’t ask if I were you” He dared question him after he touched his Rose, his flower.“You touched my—” Immediately his fists collided with his jaw. He picked him up by his shirt and mercilessly beat him, each blow heavy and controlled. But Rose intervened on his behalf, her voice desperate and shaky “Don’t kill him, please”That moment, he let go of him and walked towards her, picking her up in his arms as she immediately coiled

Last Updated : 2026-09-15

Chapter 4

“Strip” he commanded, his stare held her in place, heavy and unrelenting. Rose shivered hard, her heart racing so violently it felt like her soul was being torn apart. A dangerous warmth spread through her body as he closed the space between them, his hot breath brushed against her bare shoulder while he trailed slow deliberate kisses down the side of her neck. The soft sound of his mouth on her skin made her knees weak a quiet moan escaped her before she could stop it. She slumped slightly against the wall her fingers curling against the surface for support.Then the teasing stopped.He pulled away without warning leaving her breathless, lips parted, skin still burning where his mouth had been and the sudden absence of his touch felt almost cruel.“Slut, be a good girl and touch yourself when I'm gone’ he whispered with a small knowing smile with his voice was low and rough. The moment he walked out and the door clicked shut her body finally relaxed, heat burned behind her eyes as s

Last Updated : 2026-09-15

Chapter 5

“An eagle symbol!!”Vincenzo stared at the bold sculpture the moment he stepped into his therapist’s office. The familiar weight settled over him at once cold, heavy and unchanged just like before and always, the room felt too quiet.“How are you feeling Vincenzo?” Sandra asked, taking out her notes and pen. He sat on the couch tall and controlled, his cold grey eyes scanning the room as he slowly tapped his index finger against the armrest with his jaw tightened.“Vincenzo?” She called his name a fourth time before he finally snapped out of his thoughts.“I’m fine”“Being bossy again?”“You know I sound this way”“I do. Unless you’re having a problem again” She watched him carefully before saying “I canceled all my appointments for you, so you better start talking” For a moment his stare stayed hard and distant. Then he spoke with a voice low and rough.“It’s May 29th Sandra”She softened slightly before mouthing “Right” The pain hit harder than any physical wound. He had never spoke

Last Updated : 2026-09-16

Chapter 6

Silence hung thick in the office broken only by the distant noise of traffic and the occasional horn from the street below. The air inside felt heavier than usual as if the walls themselves were holding secrets. Rose walked in without waiting for permission and pulled out a chair for herself, her movements sharp with forced control. She sat down with her spine straight trying to look composed even though her pulse was already uneven.“Let’s get this deal over with”Victor watched her with a slow knowing look that made the air feel even heavier. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he studied her face taking his time.“I thought you’d never come back… especially after spending the night at his place”The words hit her like a physical blow, her body went still for a moment she couldn’t speak she stared at him, mind scrambling for a response that wouldn’t give her away while a cold weight settled in her stomach.“Are you stalking me?” Victor gave a cold amused smile leaning

Last Updated : 2026-09-23