AshantiI felt the trickling of breath on my neck, the heat emanating from the body next to me had me jumping upright. I wince at the pain in myself. I look at my side and find Mason sleeping, snoring slightly. His muscular chest is on full display, there's a thin sheet covering the rest of his body. Fuck, I can't believe I broke my rules, and fuck Mason. I've never been one to make rash decisions, but just my first encounter with the man I hate, and here I am. Rolling the duvet off me, I look across the room and grabbed Mason's shirt on the chair arm, and quickly cover my body, I didn't even bring a fucking change of clothes and I can't even believe I SLEPT right after we got done. Sure he's far too good at fucking, if anything the throbbing between my legs bare witness to how good this man fucks. Searching for my phone, I quickly send a message to Roman asking where we're supposed to meet and head for the shower.I peel my clothes off me and check the water's temperature until I'm
Ashanti“Are you looking for something?” His voice is deep, smooth, and velvety. I feel tingles spread throughout my body. My entire body froze as his words registered. Shit. Shit. Shit. “Ah yes, I'm looking for the bathroom" I turned calmly, my face into an emotionless mask. Play it cool. Play it cool. His eyes roamed my body, staying longer on my face. I don't like it.“The bathroom is that way,” He says finally, pointing to another door on the opposite side.“Thanks” I mumbled as I walk past him, his manly scent swept through my nostril with no warning, fuck he smells so good.Entering the bathroom, I hurriedly walk to the sink and turn the faucet on. I don't even know how the fuck I wasn't paying attention. Whatever attraction I have towards this man can't ruin my plans. With a little motivation to myself, I wash my face and flush the toilet.Stepping into the living room, I'm met with Roman sitting comfortably with two empty champagne glasses, and a bottle of red wine. Expensive
ASHANTIThe sound of Metallic Music echoes throughout the room as I enter, Lucas is bent over a machine, probably working on one of his many products. I met Lucas in my 3rd year in New York. He saw a 13-year-old girl begging, barely having flesh on her bones, and took her in. Trained her and never left her side.I shake my head, to clear memories of that part of my life. I never thought I would be reduced to that level, Roman will pay.I slow my steps as I take a steady breath and try to sneak up on Lucas. We've done this so many times. He turns around at the last minute and the next time my ass is on the ground. "Fuck Lucas” I curse, as I groaned out in pain. He's fucking strong“Language,” he says with laughter, I rolled my eyes at him "I taught you what you know, stop sneaking up on me”“You could've allowed me this one” I muttered as I tried to get up, he offered his hands but I twat them away which only makes him laugh harder. “This old man still manages to lay you on your ass,
AshantiMy back hits the wall as Mason pounds into me violently“Oh fuck…yes yes yes” I'm blabbing, Fuck he fucks so good“You're so fucking tight” he groaned, as he lifts my right legs and hiked them up his hips, twisting and fucking me so rough, so dirty. “Fuckkk, right there”“C'mon” his voice is hoarse, he maneuvers his hands and presses his thumb on my clit, I see fucking stars behind my eyes.I arch my back off the wall, as wave and wave of pleasure rush through me. My entire body converse as my release rush through me.“Fuckkkk Mason, don't fucking stop” Mason take my words as encouragement as he continues to pound into me mercilessly. His body stiffens as he found his release.“fuckkkkkk” he groaned as he rests his head in the crook of my neck. “that was fucking fantastic, we should do it more often” “We should” I agree as he pulled out and sets me back on my feet. After Leaving Caleb, I was headed home when Mason texted me. I figured I could use the distraction, plus the ple
Ashanti“We're home buddy” Lee looks at the building, then at me. I believe he will say something, but he looks away and open the car door, and got down.Silent treatment it is, then.We walk silently to the elevator, out of my peripheral vision, I watch him looking at the building indifferently. I can understand, I mean after what just happen, I don't expect any difference.“Are you okay?”Dead silence.I sighed as we enter the elevator, I press the button to my floor. Lee stands in the opposite corner, the farthest away from me. He's not going to make it easy for me, is he? I massage my temple gently, all these occurrences are giving me a terrible headache.The elevator opens, and Lee trails behind me quietly. Opening the door to my apartment, I stand aside and let him enter first. This Place barely looks like a home, it's a house. There are three black couches. A glass table, television, and a freezer.“Uhm Welcome?” I ask rather than say, it's so awkward talking to him like this, b
“Checkmate”My eyes roamed the table, feasting on the reactions of the men sitting around me. One is Carter, the other is Jenkins. Yeah, I'm not letting this go.Caleb sent me their information this morning, these fuckers like to play Card games. Somehow, I'm in the hood with them. Lee is with Caleb presently, probably speaking with his friends. The kids are still there. I'll head there when I'm done here.“Checkmate is when you win a chess game” one of the men muttered“Well, I just won a game, didn't I? “You cheated” That was Jenkins “How is it that you keep winning?” I did. Cheated, I mean. “You just can't handle being beaten by a woman, can you?” Two different meanings. His eyes narrow at my words. He goes to say more, but Carter beat him to the punch“Interesting.” “What's Interesting Carter?” Jenkins grumbled.“That a woman is handing us our asses, I bet she's tough in bed” My face twisted Into a scowl at his words. I feel my eyes flash as my chest burn with anger.My eyes ro
AshantiToday is the bidding.I'm a ball of nerves, my palms are sweating, and my heart is pounding. Firstly, I have to take Lee to Caleb's place to stay, and then there's the issue of being around Roman. Who speaking of, by the way, is calling right now, I sigh as I pick up the phone and click the answer button.“Hello” lawd, his voice.“Yeah?” I tried to keep all emotions from my voice.“What is the meaning of the message you sent me?” ah yes, the message.So Apparently, Caleb got us in, but as a couple. Which one means, there's going to be some sort of display of emotions. Can't believe my fucking luck.“That's what it meant. We're married, love to explore, and most importantly love to expand our business, which is why we're looking forward to working with him”“Interesting. That means there will be hugging and kissing ?” his voice is laced with amusement.“We're going into a room, fill with weapons of different kinds and will be surrounded by men that won't hesitate to kill us, an
Ashanti“Good, you're going to need that look in your eyes to impress the men at the bidding tonight” Even as I say that, I won't lie that I'm feeling hot and bothered. How dare he look at me like I'm a snack to eat?Although he did say he was hungry.“Sweet father, we really should get out of this place right now” His voice is thick, hoarse, and raspy. It was then I noticed what he was wearing. Apparently, he got dressed as well. His usual hair which is always in a man's bun is cut to the side and dyed blond, like the hair I'm currently wearing.A Roman with a man bun is hot, this Roman with blond hair, slicked back wearing two-piece black suits and a red tie is fucking beautiful. An epitome of beauty.Is it hot in here? How long was I in that room?“My darling wife Kadesh, how mighty beautiful you are” Oh yeah, the name Caleb got us was Kadesh and Kwame.“Oh my darling Kwame, you clean up pretty nice yourself” He chuckles, the sound rich and beautiful.“Shall we?” he tips his head
Dear Readers,Thank you so much for being on this journey that took me almost a year to complete. When I decided to write this book, I didn't actually think I had to deal with the dramas I went through, and part of that is partially my fault since I didn't Balance my schedule.However, hope you enjoyed this book, and thank you for following me through to the end. I have different books coming but will make sure my schedule is balanced before they can be published. I need to be more committed to them than I was to this one, but if you enjoyed it. Don't worry to vote, send Gems and reviews my way.This is also my source of income, so please be nice, I'll edit the grammatical errors and have this book to the T soon. Pray for me and fingers crossed ❤️🫶🏿Have a blissful and wonderful day, until then.Sincerely yours:Angel❤️🫶🏿
AshantiIt's been a year since everything, and I've been traveling around. Trying to know more about myself, and I'm pleased to say that I like different colors other than Black.Yellow for example. It's just so beautiful, and I like how it glows in the summer sun. Mane, I am like a teenager in a candy store when I learn something new about myself.I like to read. I like novels and books, and I even took an online class to have a diploma. I didn't know that could happen, but I found this school that was offering, and I went for it.I'm a diploma holder! Hurray.Although I've been having fun learning and developing, I've missed the people I love.Yes, Love.I've finally understood those words, and although I can't say, I don't think about my past like before, but I am proud to say that I'm no longer bitter and carried hate in my heart.Everything happens for a reason, and it's okay to not be okay.I'm currently sitting on the beach, watching the waves and just looking at the people lau
“Okay. We're waiting for you” I smiled and goes to turn around when I heard a gun sound, I felt the impact before a body falls over me and the smell of blood filled the air.I screamed as I realized the body belongs to Mason, I pushed him to the ground and hover over him.“What's going on?! What the hell happened?!” Caleb screams at the end of the line “What's happening Ashanti?!”“Breathe Mason!” I watch as he struggles to breathe, his eyes are on me, “Fucking fight Mason, you're okay to be okay!”He smiles, although it's a grimace, “I never thought the day would come that I'll see you crying for me” He chokes out, and that made my tears fall harder.“Stop talking please!” I sob, “You're okay to be okay! You're going to be okay! You will be okay” I repeated more to myself than to him “You're going to be okay!”Blood is gushing out of his shirt, I just know he was hit in the chest. I apply pressure on the wound, “Help!” I scream, Angel and Roman run over us, "Help us! Caleb sends help!
AshantiHe runs at me with full force and I feel the impact of his blow in my belly. I tried to block another, but he was relentless, and I can barely keep up with him.“You think you have what it takes to beat me?” He snarls just as he dodges one of my blows “I thought you everything you know today” He punches me and I feel my face whip to the side “And you think you can defeat me?”I feel my eyes reddened with rage, I've never fought him angry before, and from the crazed look in his eyes, he has never fought angry before. I push him and watch as he takes a few steps away from me. I widened my stance and tried to calm my heart, if I'm going to beat him, I will be the calmest I can be.“You may have taught me how to fight, but you didn't teach me to kill.” I snarl, “And I will let you know how it felt when I took my first kill”He snarls, “Come and get me then. You're a weakling and you're pathetic. I should've killed you long ago”I know what he's doing, antagonizing me to anger, push
AshantiI run outside just as the gunshots get louder, it's complete chaos out here.I spot Marcus walking with his guns blazing and taking men down left and right. I can't help but grin. He's a beast.I would like to join in, but I've got a man to target and if anyone steps in my way, they won't live to tell the story.“Duck” Yelled Roman, I just managed to bend before the bullet breeze over my head, I whipped my head up to see a bulky man, I ducked back and looked around for an exit route.I don't want Lucas leaving this building, Roman pulls the trigger and there's a thud on the other side, I nod at him and stand to run while running left and right, helping whoever I can.On my left, I see Angel fighting a man twice her size with bare hands, why men underestimate this woman, I'll never know. I whip out my knife and shoot at the back of the man's knee, he hollers just as Angel somersaults and lands on his neck. She wrap her legs tight around him and winked at me just as she breaks hi
AshantiMy eyes widened in horror as his eyes were fixed on me with humor.I shake my head because I must be losing my fucking mind. There's no way I'm seeing Lucas standing before me.“You?” I whisper, my eyes widening even more, if that's even possible. “You're behind all this? Lucas?”He smirks “The one and only” My heart drops to the bottom of my boots “Tell me Bella, how does it feel knowing you kept running to me, explaining while I was behind it all along?”My vision becomes blurred, and it takes me a while to know that I'm crying. This is the man I thought was my father, the one who stood up for me and supported me, and it turns out “Ah, poor baby. Are you crying?” He taunts, “You can do better than that. I didn't teach you to be a weakling"“So everything, was for sure? Just to know what I was doing and when I explain my story to you, you pretend and when I'm gone, you throw a kick-ass party?”He smirks, “Err I wouldn't say a party but something along that time”Now everything
AshantiMason looks at me and smiles, “You don't mean that, okay? When all this is over, I'll show you how much I love you”“You don't he's going to let me walk out of here alive? Or You? You just signed our death certificate, well, yours because even if he doesn't kill you, I'll make sure to do it myself”He scoffs, “He's not going to harm you, and we will be together. You'll see”My Chest is burning with anger, I redirect my gaze to meet the old ones of Lucien, he smirks when our eyes lock. I glared at him, and he smiles “You're feisty Ashanti, imagine what I thought when I heard you were working with Roman, we've been great. We've done so much together”I scoff, “We were never going to work, you don't trust me as far as you can throw me, same with me. I don't trust you, I never did, and I was right to do so”He smirks, “What I'm curious to know is how you were able Roman was able to convince you to join him. How was that possible?” He turns his eyes to Roman and grins when he looks
AshantiWe walk into the building, on alert. Out of my parallel vision, I see them checking out the building as I am. Just why did Lucien choose this building?“Are you sure we're in the right place?” Marcus asks, falling into role play.“Yes we are” I answer loudly “Up ahead, they're waiting for us”“I just don't understand why we had to meet out this far. We could've used anywhere close to the city”.“Shut the fuck up because we're here already” I hiss out. The building is old, and small paints are falling from it, the ground looks unkept and there's the sound as our feet hit the pavement. We round the corner and right there, In front of us, are Four men, with Lucien in the middle. Looks like everyone was ready for battle because they're wearing black, similar to what we are wearing. The two men standing behind Lucien are tall, bulky, and lean. They're wearing black slacks and with two different colors of shirts.My eyes zero in on Lucien, he's wearing a blue dress shirt and black
Ashanti“I just received the location from Lucien” The guys looked at me, “Where is it?”“About three hours' drive from here. It's further out of the city” I answer Marcus as he watches me closely.Caleb is currently at the safe house with Lee, while Angel and the rest of them are at the warehouse since yesterday.“He sure has this plan, doesn't he?”“He does, are you guys ready?” A silly question to ask, since we've been ready about eight this morning.We took a bath, had breakfast, and been waiting for his message. Strangely, Roman has been looking at me differently since last night, I don't want to think about what it is, but I'm intrigued.“Can we at least talk before we go?” Roman asks as he walks up to stand before me.I peer over his shoulders to find Marcus looking at us, his eyes meet mine before he looks away.“Sure” I nod as I turn to head to my bedroom, his quiet but sure footsteps follow me.He walks into the room after me, the thudding of the door closing and the lock be