Mafia: A hierarchically structured secret organization allegedly engaged in smuggling, racketeering, trafficking in narcotics, and other criminal activities in the U.S., Italy, and elsewhere.
Tessa"You shouldn't challenge him," Chad reminded me."What? I would never, well, maybe I did...but the man was such a pussy." Chad was lecturing me about the importance of keeping peace in the workplace. I mean seriously, I was an assassin what do you expect? morning coffees and discuss their gold-digging wives? Honestly, I was not missing much with my co-workers, I was glad not to be on their boss's monthly payroll with daily obligations and stuff. Never been one of those who come to the office everyday types of people."You know better than to let the boss invite me here, I'm okay with you being my handler. I am satisfied with our communication via phone so I don't have to look at your ugly face. I love it, even more, when you texted." I smirked, knowing Chad was actually just like his name, a typical handsome white male big and buff just like your favorite hometown football quarterback. The man was in his prime probably in his mid-thirties, he must've started very young to have positioned himself in such a spot with the mob boss. Or, probably the fact that his half-sister was the mob doctor and I knew that she was fucking the big boss. Gotta say the girl got guts."Just play nice. Come on the boss is expecting you, you're late already."I rolled my eyes but followed him regardless. I still hated that I needed to get up before nine and was expected to be punctual when my body was still half asleep."Ah, Tessa finally," The handsome mob boss greeted me, but I would never mistake his kindness for a true one. He didn't get to be the boss for being nice to the people he employed."Mr. Dovolani. My apology for being late.""Yes, yes... I understand you had a last-minute job last night."I nodded and told him that it was taken care of, and I had conveyed the necessary detail to Chad a.k.a the infamous pinky finger of my last night's victim. I didn't kill the guy as instructed, I was told to scare the guy and collect his pinky finger. My lovely handler, Chad, must have jars of them by now with the amount of work I've done for them."... I want you to follow my shipment," he opened a folder and showed a picture of a large size truck with their logistic company logo. "The truck will have GPS on it, details will be given to you later. you will follow it without being seen, not even by our people. Under no circumstances the truck should stop, I've instructed the driver but I understand people sometimes don't listen." He looked out the windows as if we were discussing the weather."Anyway, the truck will be carrying very precious cargo. I don't want any fucked up in the delivery. This is the route." He handed me a printout of paper, "Should they stop along the way, I don't want you to interfere unless they opened the truck.""And if they opened the truck?" I asked, knowing the answer already. I was their best assassin and he knows it."Deal with them at that exact moment, kill them, dispose of their bodies. How you do it won't be of my concern, you will then drive the cargo yourself to the appointed destination, and obviously, check in with Chad."I looked at the map and calculated the distance and the time needed after I asked when the delivery will take place."Tonight. Chad will fill you in regarding the time. He's the one who's going to wait for the truck at the other end."I bit the inside of my cheek, thinking it'll be a long drive if they decided to mess with the cargo, and driving a truck has never been my past-time favorite. The big bad boss seemed to acknowledge my reluctance, not like I could choose my jobs with the mob. But still..."Your payment will be double your usual."There you go...I grinned while he shook his head and let out a sexy chuckle. Damn, if only I let myself fuck my boss. But no, I didn't want to risk the possibility that one day he might get touchy-feely. I was not going to ruin the perfect arrangement I had for some dicking, no matter how good he might be. I like the money more, dicks can be searched somewhere else. Lots of willing men have adequate and well-functioning dicks.It took another fifteen minutes before I was dismissed from his office. From there I decided to get back to my apartment, get my bike back and steal a car. My Suzuki won't be ideal for following a truck and my car was far from subtle. My friendly co-workers had seen it parked at the mansion too many times already, I didn't want to risk it being seen by the guys working on the job.By six o'clock I had a power nap and a very late brunch. Before leaving, I bought a takeaway dinner and some snacks and drinks for the long field trip ahead. Oh...and also I stole a car, filled up the tank, and changed the plate numbers.Nothing exciting happened for the past two hours, I was following the truck. Carefully distancing my stolen car from the truck and busying myself with chewing the takeout burrito. My head was entertaining ideas of what might be inside the truck that was considered highly important by the great Ardian Kreshnik Dovolani. Then by hour three, I was disappointed that I might not get any action since we were closing in on the final destination. And... I needed to pee after all the water and energy drinks I drank.But the thought was quickly scratched and I perked instantly when the driver made an unauthorized stop at some shady junkyard, veering off course from their actual destination. They moved fast after they parked, I saw two men with crowbars about to force open the back of the truck. I smiled greedily, already feeling the excitement as I set aside my bladder urges and parked the stolen car before quickly getting out of the car.Hiding behind the mound of old cars and keeping quiet were easily done, but knowing what was inside the truck was giving a new meaning to the word armory. I was salivating when I saw stacks of crates most likely filled with ammo, handguns, and riffles when rows of handheld missile launchers came into sight.Damn, boss man knew his game. My heart thump faster as adrenaline pumped throughout my body. Very quietly, I grabbed one of the men, took him aside, and snapped his neck efficiently killing him in one motion. His buddy was too busy checking out the shipment and only noticed my presence when I was behind him with a knife on his back."Come on, take a selfie with me, it's for Chad. I'm going to tell him that his coffee buddies were being naughty." The man was surprised but stupidly looked at the camera for me, seconds before I insert my knife into his temple. Yep, quiet and bloodless, though I didn't get to fulfill my lust for their blood the horror on their faces when they realized they were going to die by my hands was satisfying enough. I really didn't want to deal with the mess, not when the authorities could be involved."Chad, I'll be driving to the destination. Your coffee buddy is joining us." My voice was a bit too cheerful because of the adrenaline rush, and he picked up on it instantly.My handler who was waiting for the shipment was already at the destination with the buyers. He was silent for a couple of seconds before he told me to drop them off before meeting him. "Okay buddy, I'm doing you a favor here. See you in a bit." The man knew it should've been the two men that were supposed to meet him and he knew exactly what happened when I told him that I was going to drive the truck and meet him there.I didn't like finding new places for the corpses, luckily I was in a junkyard and could easily hide the bodies and be back to dispose of them later. It was more work of going back and forth and I hated that, it was going to be one of those days. I could feel the tiredness crawling up my spine already. But I need to do what needed to be done, at least it was near the gator swamp. I was happy with the prospect of feeding the alligators that my steps were lighter as I moved the bodies and hid them in between the skeletons of old cars.It took less time than expected, but I was finally in the truck and adjusting the seat. I was on my way to meet Chad within minutes. From afar I could see that the buyers looked tense, they were not happy that I was late with their cargo."Sorry boss, gotta take a quick stop at the ladies." I winked at Chad, startling him for a moment before he realized that I was playing my part to be blamed for causing the lateness of their cargo.My jacket was back at the truck, I was intentionally appearing in only my black tank top, purposely lowering it down, showing off my black bra and cleavage, hoping to be slutty enough that they didn't mind me being late."Women," one of the men snickered but his eyes roamed my breasts and I let them think what they want of me. I just want to get it over and done with it, so I can take care of the dead bodies.The transaction went well, they were happy with the merchandise while I stepped away from them and played with my phone, letting the buyer think that I was just some truck driver chick and not some contracted assassin. In my mind, I was already thinking about how to systematically wrap and transport the bodies to the alligators' swamp. Then get the car to a twenty-four hours car wash and get it clean inside out before I smoke in the car and messed up the car with more food wrappers, and empty beer cans making it appear as if it was stolen for some teenagers' joyride.Everything will be endured because I know, when the day ends, there will be ice cream and wine waiting for me back at my apartment. The simple kind of life and I love it.Definition of Vampire: A mythological undead creature said to feed on the blood of the living.NeroIt has been days. I could still savor her sweet metallic blood on my tongue, and since drinking victims made vampires get a taste of the human's desire and deepest thoughts I have sampled her lust for blood. The robust flavor lingers on my taste buds. I've fed in between but none was making my thirst subside. I craved the little killer and it was not a good thing, not for a vampire as old as myself. Because when one gets obsessed, nothing else matters our instincts will win and the monster will surface. Tonight was not a good night, not when I was scheduled to attend a meeting discussing the sudden rise of dead bodies on our west sector across the river. Vampires are creatures of hierarchy, they are expected to be obedient to their leader. They followed the rules, they know the consequences, and when too many bodies started showing up drained of blood there has to be someone responsi
Framed: Produce false evidence against (an innocent person) so that they appear guilty.TessaI've always considered myself a team player, at least that's what I want people to think of me. In actuality I just wanted them not to bother me, I'm a very individual person. Always has been.Rules are meant to be broken, but I'd never intentionally do so if it'll put me at risk. Once again, I was in my comfort zone with the current situation. I'd never do something stupid as being a snitch.So when I was accused of tipping information to the authorities I was truly offended. "Why would I want to do that? what's in it for me, Chad? you can't be serious?" I couldn't say that I was mad, well, maybe annoyed. But I was surely bothered and in my mind, I started listing people who might benefit from my downfall, those whose pinky fingers were missing will be my prime suspects."Honestly, I don't even know. I just heard about it today. I'm telling you to watch your back. It's not that I'm defendi
Caring: to have an interest or concern forSynonyms for caring:looking out (for), minding, watchingNeroI did not intend to greet her, I was content with watching her from afar. But when the little killer leaned on to the filthy wall I realized something was not right with her. Driving her car was also not my intention, but seeing young vampires creeping closer and smelling the blood scent carried by the wind I know I need to get her out of there. Not that I didn't believe she couldn't handle herself, but I assumed she was not feeling like herself at that very moment. Also, I didn't have time to deal with the younglings not when she told me that someone wanted her dead. I get that she killed people, humans have this fascination with money. They even killed for money while they preach about saving human lives, equality in war, and all that shit. What I've come to learn was that death had succumbed to currency, it was my little killer's job. Yes, she's mine. She didn't know it yet,
ForeplayErotic stimulation preceding sexual intercourse TessaWhen a hot stranger takes you to his place, and let him use his shower to wash away the blood of your latest kill you should be thankful right? So thankful that you let him kiss you? How about letting him have sex with you? Well, my vote is yes and yes. I was too fucking horny to care anyway and the man in my arms was hot as fuck. Mm... we'll get to that later, but first."You're a true temptation and I know you're well aware of that." He nibbled my ear, his voice laced with desire, and his mouth was tingling my skin causing goosebumps I rarely feel when I was getting into foreplay. Nope, my body craved the final ending, the climax. But with Nero... fuck, even his name sounded hot. With Nero, I wanted his seduction, when his teeth grazed my neck I could swear the man growled like an animal in heat. Fuck yes...I could hear myself moaning, it sounded so dirty. Forget about porn, I was hearing desperation, such neediness s
Bugging out:Britsh Army slang - To move away from your current location very quickly (often under fire) because your position has been compromised by the enemy.TessaFinding a new place was my first plan after getting my little black book from my secret hiding place a couple of blocks away from my apartment building. But first, I took my time having a late lunch at a nearby diner and called Chad telling him about what happened to my apartment."Yup, I'm telling you the note said three months then someone is going to off me," I was fishing, trying to listen to the change in his voice cause I don't trust anyone, not even Chad. He's my handler, and he knew people and his name was still on my list of suspects. Oh yeah, I made a list while waiting for the maid service earlier, I also had a bag packed for an overnight stay or two, maybe even three depending on how quickly I can get a new discreet place.Finding a new hideout wouldn't be difficult, I have several fake IDs. But still, someon
Patience:The ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed.NeroIt has been two days and I still couldn't find her, maybe she went out of town for one of her jobs, I thought easily. I should be patient. Her apartment was still there, her stuff was there, and her motorcycle was still in her parking spot. I know she was taking the car, yeah, she might be doing an out-of-town job. I should stop looking for her, she will be back eventually.So I did, and I relaxed back in my chair though my mind kept on going back to her. She was gone, my little killer was gone, I groaned from annoyance as the feeling gravitated too much for my liking."Okay, you look like you're about to rip someone's head off. Would you like to go to the mountainside with me, father?" Vesper showed his cheeky attitude that I was most certainly not in the mood for. "I'll take you hunting and chase some human jogger around their lush forest? Get
Sire: A father; the head of a family; the husband. A creator; a maker; an author; an originator. Nero. "This is my son Vesper, and my guard Aldrich," I said truthfully. "Son, this is Tessa." "Hmm... you know, what the hell, my life couldn't get any weirder," she shook his hand after sheathing her knife back in its place. She laughed softly as if the encounter was too silly for her to comprehend. The little killer then walk ahead not caring if I'd follow her or not. But then she called out, "Come on. I need to skin this and put it in the crockpot. I've been binge-eating the cheeseburger for two days now, it'll feel good to eat my kill." Vesper chuckled hearing her choice of words from behind me. I couldn't see his face but I know Aldrich was keeping his thoughts to himself. We reached her little cottage and surely enough she told us to come in. "You need me to invite you in, really? Ugh, Come on boys, might as well come in." "Beer in the fridge, wine in the cooler, and uh water
Bucket list /noun : a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying Tessa Who the hell walks around the forest trail in the dark, with his son, and his guard? Apparently, it was Nero. And why would he need a guard? He said that he was a vampire, why did he need a guard? I thought vampires have cool abilities. Surely they can kill or is their power only in their kiss? Argh, I shouldn't even be thinking about him, about the kiss that leads to the mind-blowing orgasm, or in my case last night's orgasms. I took a deep breath and calm myself down. I have my issues to deal with. Three days had passed and I was nowhere near finding out who wanted me dead. I've spent most of my morning looking at the wall, browsing on my laptop, and my black book, and had managed to make more possibilities than narrowing down the list of suspects. I hate being surprised by impending death, I hate being timed. Three fucking months. I had started thinking that someone was messing
Three months laterNero"He will cause trouble that spoiled son of yours," I grumbled after Emilian's bodyguard reported that once again the kid played with fire when he decided that it was okay for him to follow Tessa's footsteps and play assassin for one of the local gang members."Oh, my sweet king, he's your kid too. I know you adore him. He's just finding his place in the city, Emilian just moved from his hometown. There's nothing wrong with him. He's perfectly perfect." My little killer said in her sweet loving words placing her legs on mine, straddling me, and placing her arms around my shoulders. We were having a nice quiet evening away from our children and the hectic affairs of vampire younglings, on top of Emilian's. Now that almost all of our sired children were mated, they're busy with their own families. I shouldn't have anything to complain about when my bloodline was expanding and getting stronger. Still, little stuff got me agitated even when I have my Queen to take t
Vampire cult: is an alternative lifestyle and subculture based around the mythology of and popular culture based on vampires.Tessa"Well, I guess I should tell you from the start. It might came a shock to you but I want you to open up your mind about us. Promise me not to run out of here once I tell you about who we really are."He gave me a little chuckle promising me that he won't. He looked at me as if I was out of my mind. But I sat straighter trying to compose myself, after two decades of being a vampire it was my first time telling anyone what I truly was and not killing them in the end.Do I want to tell him? Yes. Do I wish he stumbled on the knowledge of me and Nero being vampires instead of me sitting to his front trying to compose my words? Yes, please.I cleared my throat before I start my explanation. "My name is Tessa and I'm a Xerxes, my husband, my mate, your future king is Nero Severus Xerxes. He is a vampire and so am I." I paused trying to get a feel of how crazy did
Loss: the state or feeling of grief when deprived of someone or something of value.EmilianI did not expect help from a stranger. Mom and I had been surviving without anyone's help since the day Dad passed away. We use to be a small happy family until we were not. Losing Dad had taken a great toll on Mom's health until she too passed away and I was alone in the world.I didn't know how I'd cope if it wasn't for Tessa who took pity on me. She adopted my grown ass and moved me to their castle. I was ashamed for a few moments before I told myself what the hell and let them take me in. I was nineteen, I should be able to defend myself, be independent, and just...live. But I was so damn tired, it felt good for once to have someone taking care of me. When the third day came, I was wondering why haven't I ever seen them in the daylight. Yesterday I thought that they were working, but when I asked the cook who was preparing breakfast for me, she basically said to ask Nero and Tessa myself w
Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.Tessa"Then there was Helena. It was more than two decades ago, I think. I'm just saying that you're turning me into a jealous killer. At least you're not giving me wrinkles." I pushed him back to our sofa in the middle of our living quarters and straddled his thighs.On quiet nights there was nothing more I'd like to do than to climb and situated myself on his lap. We usually have our meals from blood bags to fill my thirst for human blood since I'd be too tired to move my limbs after a satisfying orgasm between us."Tomorrow I'm taking you out for a hunt.""Sounds like a perfect date. Now, cuddle me close. You've turned me into a cuddle slut." I hummed in appreciation when he wrapped his pale hands around me and rested me on the crook of his shoulder.But the hunt that was supposed to happen the next day, happened two days later when we visited Florence, Italy. We bought a castle together a couple of years
Jealous: feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.Nero"I'm still not sure about sending him off with Vesper. Remind me why am I doing this again?" Tessa asked me for the third or maybe fourth time already. I know that I should be bored by now. She had told me that she did not expect sudden care for other humans or vampires. Tessa confessed that it came so suddenly that she didn't think it was in her to give a damn in the first place."Tessa, you know your half-brother is not going to be safe going back to his place.""Ugh, I shouldn't even care about these things. This is me giving a damn. I should work more. I think this is what free time does to my brain and I don't think it's pretty."I was not expecting her to be back working, she still needs to control her urges. I did not need my little killer on steroids. With her new urges for human blood, I need eyes on her all-time making sure she behaved accordingly. Pissing off our human liaison and trigger
Docile: well-behaved, quiet, and easy to control.Lowell"I don't understand, why can't I go home?" It has been days maybe even more than a week since they held me against my will. Honestly, I've lost track of time with the days and nights being the other around. Here, the place came to live at night, surely because they were vampires and they checked in on me during their waking hours.At least my new room was better than the dungeon where they shackled me when they first took me in, still, I had no freedom. Okay, I admit that it was my fault for wanting my half-sister dead because of her money. But still, I'd prefer they decide what they'd do to me rather than not having a clue about the days to come."Lowell, you're our new Queen's half-brother. At the moment she's still adjusting to her new role as our queen and she's yet to determine how she's going to proceed with you. Besides you're safer here. Imagined Yubkin's men wanting revenge on you.""I have a life." I interrupted with a
Snitch: to secretly tell someone in authority that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause troubleTessaDays flew by easily when being Nero's queen meant having mind-blowing vampire sex. But when Ammar reminded me that I still have a traitor out there and told me that no one messed with their queen. I willed myself to unlatch myself from daddy king to handle the matter of my informant."Aww...this is sweet," I remarked when he opened the car door for me. "Thank you, son, now tell me, what have you found out? I bet it was my informant, that guy had always been sleazy but I thought I have scared him shitless a long time ago."I could almost see the imaginary roll in Ammar's eyes when I called him Son. And my heart fluttered with strange playfulness. I should really check if being a vampire has cured my psychopathy disorder. Not having to pretend my feelings around humans have been quite relaxing and working together with Ammar and Aldrich to catch my traitor would
Fated: be destined to happen, turn out, or act in a particular way.Nero"You do know what they say about the couple who hunts together stays together, right?" I told my new bride as I ushered her down to our dungeon. Ammar and Aldrich were in front of us while the rest of my children were still in the main hall, getting to know Marshall better."Wow...now, you're just putting words in my mouth.""It'll be only time before I put something better in your mouth," I licked her ear and felt her shudder when my hand rested on her waist."It's rude of you to tease with promises of a good time when we're heading down the dungeon with your son and your guard.""Our son, the moment you bound yourself to me, you bound yourself with all of my sired children.""Well, it's a good thing that I'm wrinkle-resistant now. I don't exactly know what vampire-sired children got up to these days, I'm just hoping they won't distract our sexy times.""Seriously Mother, you know we have excellent hearing right?
Bride: a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event.TessaMy body felt like it's been hit by a ton of bricks. Every part of me ached and my mind kept on repeating back to the day when Yubkin managed to hurt me at the restaurant. I know I needed to heal first before I take my revenge.Having a personal healer on my side was even more helpful. But it didn't take long before my mind started piecing stuff together. I drank Nero's blood. Marshall drank his blood too. Would that make me his daughter? Ew... Would that mean that I couldn't have sex again with him since that'll be incest? Ugh... The vampire thing was getting more and more complicated. Especially when my mind was working on other things.I still need to find out how Yubkin had gotten to me. It was my informant for sure. Yubkin might have something on him. I also need to know if Chad was in on it, or worse if the Albanian mob boss was too. Maybe he wanted to branch out his business and he knows that Yubkin wante