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Adler's ascent was a struggle, his head pounding, his vision blurred, and a sharp pain cutting through his skull.But the feeling of emptiness superseded them all—the perception that he had lost something important, a massive part of him, and was about to find out what. Heavy and crippling, it came with a fear that he wouldn't like what he'd find when he fully awakened.The clouds left his eyes, and he found himself staring at a glass cup on the drawer surface next to the bed he laid on. Yeah, that was familiar; what wasn't normal was waking up to sunlight. Something was wrong."I love you, Adler…."He jolted out of bed, ignoring the pounding ache in his head, swallowing hard as he stared at the empty bed. His heart sank, and reluctantly, he turned to the cup again. The white film on its surface and the weariness of his bones were enough to put it all together."I love you, Adler….don't look for me."Her voice echoed in his mind, the words giving meaning to the prevailing silence. It
Claiming His Queen Chapter 127
I ran so much that I forgot I could never outpace him. I believed I had learned not to betray him again, ensuring I was ahead of him whenever he required my presence.But with Adler, I had felt so secure that it was like my past never happened, but here I was before my nightmare, waiting for him to take revenge, or, as he would call it, repercussions."Where's Eva?" I murmured, and despite my slight, shaky tone, Antonio turned his head away in disapproval. "Where is my sister?"Legs crossed and enjoying my show, he scrutinized me with mock amusement, "Eva is alive and well and would remain so if you behave yourself.""I just want to see her," I whispered. "Do you have her?"He strolled towards me, holding up an object in his right hand. "Here, is this enough?"It was the gold mold we had gotten from Pa's pendant. Eva had carried it along with her, sometimes wrapping it around her wrist or, at others, around her neck.That he held it, meant...He dropped his hands down. "I would never
Claiming His Queen Chapter 128
LILYI applied gloss to my lips, then returned it to the drawer. Studying my reflection in the mirror, the corner of my lips curled in disdain.My brown strands, now a lustrous red, were pretty; the charming copper color turned me into another person, someone I hated being. It was this part of me that he had wounded—the glamorous and fiery part of me.Stomped down until it was quenched just the way he liked. I repaired the thin sleeve of my white evening dress. This was the aesthetic he wanted, and he turned me into it. The redhead without her fire—wasn't it just comfortable?I ran my fingers along my sides covered by the silk gown, then jerked around to a faint rap on the door. I waited, peeking at the clock overhead the door, even when I knew what I was being called for. I swallowed and walked over to the door.Slowly drawing it open with shaky fingers, I was met with a girl's frame, probably the same age as Eva; she genuflected and announced, "Master Vito calls you."I nodded; of c
Claiming His Queen Chapter 129
The gasp escaping my lips was loud and clear, catching their attention. In unison, I had four pairs of eyes in my direction. At that moment, I knew looking up was risky, for if I did, they might spell the truth in my disturbed pupils that the man whom they spoke about… well…“What's wrong?” Vito asked, and he raised my chin again. “You look flushed.”Knowing that opening my lips when his face was this close to mine would result in me stammering the words out, I said nothing, only holding his gaze and ensuring my pupils kept still. The mission wasn't possible.“Adler Domenico could be called a household name in the crime world, Vito,” Antonio broke the awkward silence, "a name heard but seen by few, and when you listen to the tales of his escapades, it's enough to make anyone gasp. I understand, Lily.”He used a lot of stumbling words to show he was solidly behind me, but that still wouldn't do if I didn't find a way to preserve myself, for in just two days of being here, I had gone of
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“Something wrong with the food? " I raised my face to meet Vito, sitting opposite me, spoon in hand and swallowing a mouth full. His attention was on his plate, and his hands still moved even when he glanced at me.I shook my head, grabbed my fork, and plunged it into my plate. "No," I uttered, then attempted a slight smile. "It's wonderful." Next, I took a slice of apple from my salad bowl and quickly popped it into my mouth to stave off further conversation.However, as soon as my lash dropped to my plate, I felt his gaze set on me again.This prolonged situation made me anxious. His intense gaze was fixed on me, and to compound my misery, he remained silent.We were alone outdoors eating dinner, the first we had together since I was brought to him, and something told me tonight had a reason. Besides, why were we outdoors? He cleared his throat, throwing me out of my trance and scrambling for my plate again."If you don't like the food, you can say that." He picked up a glass of w
Claiming His Queen Chapter 131
Kyra picked. That was what happened."...There was no need to storm off on me, Lily. All you had to do was say you wanted to leave, not ditch everyone,"She sounded calmer than the usual Kyra. I mean, the Kyra that I knew would swear into the phone and lay out a proper description of what she would do to my body, not sound too understanding, as if we were talking about the weather.Vito resumed his position across from me, his hawk-like eyes scrutinizing me as if his life hinged on it; I was aware that a mere stumble on my part could lead him to bring back Eva and put a bullet through her skull.We were alone, the table cleared, and the only voice apart from a cricket chirping nearby was my quiet one.Vito gestured for me to continue."Kyra, I need to speak to Adler.""You mean the same one that hasn't stepped foot in the Manor since you left?" She sounded flat, "Don't you watch the news where you are?""News?""Adler brought Lucid's down. You know what? Save yourself the trauma, and
Claiming His Queen Chapter 132
LILYWhen he wasn't back the next day, I found myself by my window staring into the compound, heart thudding at the expectation of his car cruising shortly.Once he was back, it would be over. It was here, in Italy, but somewhat close to Adler, it wasn't as gut-wrenching as being alone in a strange country with him.Curiosity about Eva's condition lingered within me, pondering whether she was awake, wrestling with the news of departure just as I was. I could vividly picture her silent struggle, envisioning her quivering at the mere utterance of his name.It was what he did to me, and it hurt to remember my sister would be going through the same.I heard a knock on my door, but instead of responding, I held my breath, staring out the window but seeing nothing. Even when I knew it couldn't be Vito, it was always the same reaction to a rap."Can I come in?" Antonio asked from outside the door.I released my breath and heard the door gently slide open, listening to his careful steps as he
Claiming His Queen Chapter 133
ADLEROne thing was fucking sure; He was about to get blood on his hands.He could feel the quick thud of her heartbeat against his arm, smell her fear in the room, and fuck damnit, did he want to bury a bullet in the writhing man's skull.It was agonizing climbing up the stairs that led to her, staring at the tracker, ignoring Kyra's call of being too careful as he raced the path the door slam came from...The blood smudges on the tiled floor that led him up to the room came from her feet, which he suspected were wounded by the broken glass on the floor in the mini bar, and now that he found her yet again, the alarm in his head was slowly becoming deep seethed hatred.She pressed her forehead against his chest, eyes shut and body rigid, waiting for the gunshot. Her anxiety was palpable as she gripped his shirt and held her breath.And that was when he remembered the oath he took of never allowing her to watch him kill, not after Enzo; she was traumatized enough. He buried his fingers
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