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Claiming His Queen Chapter 93
ADLERCall him a pervert, but since he had seen her step into the hall, a part of his brain insisted on stubbornly filling his head with pictures of her naked under his room's illumination. Then, trapping her under him until she was too exhausted to sneak out of his room.Wasn't that why he had changed his doors and the lock? Could one even call it a lock anymore? He felt the card poking his legs in the pocket; he felt a pang of guilt, but then it was funny watching her search desperately for the knob.And watching her lips move, pushing him to fury with a challenge? All he had wanted to do was kiss them shut. Without the slightest knowledge, she did know how to push his buttons.But now that he had where he wanted, he gave a crooked smile; he had an idea who would be having the last laugh.She obediently stepped out of her gown, standing before him in only red lacy pants, like sin itself, tempting his demons to come into play. Seven years had passed, and it showed on her; she was n
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LILY’S POV..“I wish you would stay."“But I am here.”He encircled me tightly with his arms, bringing me closer and inhaling the aroma of my recently shampooed hair. "Forever, not just tonight."***Keeping to his promises, he had loved me all night, marking me with hickeys and kisses, and even after that, after I had thrown on his shirt that reached the middle of my thighs and laid down beside him, he still managed to play with my hair until I fell asleep.I woke up to find that morning had crept on me, and the side of his bed was empty but still warm.But the alarm hit.I was still in his room.Shucks, I was so dead. Walking out of his room accompanied by stares and whispers wasn't how I had hoped to start a new week.Quickly standing up from the bed, relishing the delicious ache coursing through my body, I hurried to my clothes, dismissing the idea of putting them on. Showing up still in my party dress would raise as much of a question as to why I was in his shirt.I retied my hai
Claiming His Queen Chapter 95
SARAThe only light in the warm, dark room came from the amber sparks in the fireplace, which occasionally let her see the door closed since she was thrown into this room.The death in the air grew stronger daily, filling her stomach and obstructing her airway.That she was not betraying Vladlet, that she meant no harm, would never be believed. All she had been interested in was that other human whose intentions were as pure as the expression on his face.He claimed to be called Priest, though he wasn't truly one. His intention was to assist her in escaping from Vladlet. Moreover, he wanted to maintain contact with her and asked to meet again.The light brown eyes were welcoming; they held no judgment or desire to possess her. He also respected her decision, addressed her as ma'am, and offered to pay without expecting anything.Her only fear was the prospect of never seeing him again, as she knew that once Vladlet entered the room, her life was essentially over.She could already env
Claiming His Queen Chapter 96
LILY'S POVI was completely unaware of the extent of the danger I was in, despite the car exploding and the intense car chase that led me to hide inside a booth. I hesitated to accept that it was all centered around me.Upon the arrival of Luciano, it became clear that I wasn't Ruslan's primary target; Adler was. However, I realized that I was the key to reaching Adler. In order to involve him in Ruslan's power play, I had to go.I shuddered for the hundredth time in the space of hours. The pain sting on my cuticles reminding me that old habits die hard.I looked up at Adler to find him still glaring at Luciano. The pile of photos he had quickly snatched from the table when he walked in all fired up and ready to lurch was now in Salvatore's right hand."The fuck you doing showing her this?!" I had jumped to Luciano's aid, standing between my friend and the furious Don. "I made him do it; he didn't want to."I couldn't describe Adler as composed, and while I initially appreciated the
Claiming His Queen Chapter 97
KYRA.If history had taught her a thing, it was that anything that had to do with Rune always ended in a disaster.And by history, she meant all her life, right from the day the scrawny boy had stepped out of the godfather's ride, mouth dropping in awe as he took in the manor, unsure if to make a move or continue to trail mud on the floor.Even then, he was severely in need of a haircut and a bath, which had been the beginning of their lifelong conflict, for she had made the mistake of pinching her nose when he walked past her.Okay, to be truthful, she did not only pinch her nose."Hola senorita, estaba esperando…" He wasn't done speaking when a seven-year-old her had pinched her nose and hollered, "What's that smell?"In her defense, she was a young, spoiled brat who still felt the world revolved around her.Rune had taken it personally. One thing led to another, and they became die-hard enemies whose only interaction was because of their line of expertise.But unlike this Rune, he
Claiming His Queen Chapter 98
As he left the house, he veered down the narrow street, and there it was: Lily's apartment. It seemed like just yesterday that he had climbed those stairs to fetch her sister.He could bet she thought that day marked her happy ever after. He had felt it, too.But after walking up the stairs into her friend's room to check if it was safe, he knew it was everything but a Disney ending. She was in such grave danger that if it weren't solved, the manor would become her lifetime prison.Luciano appeared behind him, dragging his luggage box as he walked past Salvatore and down the stairs toward the parked car. After a few hours of managing Luciano's presence, Salvatore had concluded that he and Adler judged him too quickly.Luciano had acted in what he believed was Lily's best interest, even if it didn't meet their expectations. He chose not to caution him about Adler or express how fortunate he was to have taken him home.Reaching the man, who stretched his hands for a handshake, Salvator
Claiming His Queen Chapter 99
ADLER"You..." The confusion was etched on her brow when she gawked at him. “You want to give me a job?”He didn't need to ask to understand that she hadn't enjoyed a peaceful night's sleep the previous night. It was evident in the dark circles under her eyes, the lackluster look in her pupils, and her cautious steps when she walked into his office and found him unsealing an envelope.He couldn't discern what troubled her as she scrutinized his desk, her eyes wandering over documents and cards.He feared it would happen when he returned her cell phone; he was sure the threat calls were back. Would it be an invasion of privacy if he were to spy on her conversations? Her trust in him would be ruined, but on the upside, her problems would be solvable.But first things first, “Isobel needs a caretaker, and since we have one in the manor,” he gestured to her, "I figured there would be less use in hanging out a wanted placard.”Why this? Well, there were reasons“You sound like in the next
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LILY'S POVIt was at seven that day that I was finally tucking Isobel in bed after hours of reading to her from Sarah and Clare's favorite novel.Her energy was one of a kind, although she used all of it to poke at my relationship with her grandson.Each time I confirmed per her request that there wasn't a relationship, she added, ‘Yet’ then went further to complain about how young people only wanted to sleep around and avoid responsibilities. Besides, wasn't her grandson good-looking enough for me? And the kids will be so beautiful.When her nurse came to administer her medicines, I knew Adler had played a trick on me; this wasn't a job; this was equivalent to getting paid for having fun. For all of the primary jobs, it had many different people administering them.And I was left to keep Isobel company; we would walk the gardens, then back to her room, where she told me about every piece of jewelry she possessed. There was always a story behind each one of them.Birthdays, anniversar
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Claiming His Queen Epilogue
ONE YEAR LATER**RUNE—KYRA**"...I'm just saying it's not fair Laron gets to spend the summer break with Luigi," Rune followed Kyra to Laron's wardrobe. "Luigi gets all of his weekends. What time do I get to have?"Kyra snatched Rune's equestrian leggings and walked back to the bed. "You're exaggerating again." She folded the leggings and tucked them into Laron's nearly overflowing box before turning to him. "You gave him the go-ahead, remember?""Yeah, but that was before I realized it was for a whole month. He's monopolizing all of Laron's free time," Rune sighed, flopping onto Laron's bed dramatically. "I just miss hanging out with my son, you know?"She stayed silent, and when he looked up, she was staring at him."Why?""Well," she zipped the bag close and walked up to him, "why does it seem like you haven't learned how to tell Laron no?"Rune frowned. "What are you saying? I tell him no all the time.""No, you don't." She straddled him, placing her hand flat on his chest. "Alri
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ADLERWhen he reached the Villa, the memories came hurling in. The last time he had been here, under that open shed, Larissa and Dimitri were having the time of their lives.He could still remember the lively evening, how he heard the chatters as soon as he parked, looking around him at the goons on every turn.Presently there was no single soul on this premises, but Adler knew better.Parking Kyra's motorcycle right in the center of the compound, he observed the house, its windows, all dark, except one of them, on the ground floor, the orange glow giving it an eerie touch.The gun firm in his left hand, Adler moved through the shadows, the moonlight his aid as he advanced headfirst through the entrance.Maneuvering his way through doors, following the orange glow, he placed his finger readily on the trigger, listening for a sound.But nothing came, just the faint silence.He felt it was coming to this, watching his opponent spiral down a rabbit hole as he struggled with the obsession
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ADLER**FOUR MONTHS AGO**He could hear the elevator go down and for the first time in his life since the afternoon his mother died, he wanted to drop to his knees and give it all up.It was over. The wet towel seemed to burn against his skin, the wet towel over his head was now hot lava, and the metal around his finger was rapidly heating up and cutting off his circulation.He couldn't make it, there was no use trying, for what he had done, this was well-deserved, two hells in one lifetime, he dared anyone to beat that?But Lily? His mind tugged. What about Lily? The thought that he was never going to see her again was too great a loss to take without trying.Adler rose.Then came the beam, whirling down and landing on where his lower legs were supposed to have been if he hadn't rolled over just in time, his palm flattened on the hot ground.Holy fuck! He snapped it back to himself and hastily yanked out the hot ring, hoping to save it but then kicked against the idea when the band s
Claiming His Queen Chapter 238
SALVATORESalvatore stirred, his lids opening as he gradually regained consciousness, eyes meeting the bright lights of the chandeliers above him.His head felt like a shattered egg, memories mangled and hitting him piece by piece, as the familiar aura registered. He was still in the manor, he could tell, but where exactly?The wails of a baby had his eyes snapping fully open, and Salvatore was sitting up in a jolt. The pain that went through him was like torrents, his head felt heavy, and the world around him seemed to spin."Hey look, our main guest is awake," Victor's taunts clouded his ears. "Christ, don't go back to sleep again, we've been waiting."Salvatore struggled to his feet, the sight before him sending his heart thudding.Victor sat on a settee, crossed-legged, with Eva beside him, hair stuck to her wet face, and her red-rimmed eyes staring forward, the hopelessness in them so obvious.If Constance's cries came from the crib, next to a goon, then where was Lily? He turne
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RUNERune could taste the blood that coated his mouth. Still, he gritted his teeth, refusing to let the cries out. With his hands held back, the old man pounded his fist into his abdomen unrelentingly.The pain was excruciating, each blow sending shockwaves through his body. Rune's vision blurred, but he forced himself to stay conscious, to keep thinking.There was no way out of this, he knew. They were behind closed doors, in a room that smelled like dust and cobwebs; no one could hear him here.Well, no one except Laron, whom he constantly ordered to shut his eyes. The boy stood before the second goon, eyes shut, yet tears still rolled down his face.Every sniffle he heard from Laron cut through like a knife, and he wished he could do something, be the super dad Laron believed in, but right now the only thing he could do was stare at the floor."Had enough?" the old man sneered, his knuckles smeared with Rune's blood. "I thought to make this easier on you, but..." He grabbed a handf
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SALVATORE"...What did you use this time?" Salvatore asked, slamming the booth shut. "Will they live?"Rune blinked, staring wide-eyed at him. "You wanted them to live?"Kyra's head shot up from the driver's seat. "What did you do?"Rune chuckled, raising both hands in mock surrender. "I'm kidding. The soldiers are alive. They'll feel some type of way tomorrow, but that's just Ketamine for ya."Salvatore fought the urge to pull out a pistol and aim at the fucker's right leg. This wasn't the time to be stupid; tension was high, and it was D-day.Just like Rune had promised, the compound had few goons, and they also seemed to be in panic. It would be this way until they got out of this godforsaken place."The back gate is empty," Rune whispered as he walked up to Kyra, cupping her face with both hands and kissing her full on the lips. "See you on the other side in a few minutes, Princess."But she drew him back in. Urgh, Salvatore groaned and turned away. Those two behaved like they wer
Claiming His Queen Chapter 235
SALVATORE"...There's been another attack." Victor inhaled the smoke from the lit end of his cigar. "It happened at the same time as the fire yesterday. Ruslan is finally convinced of my innocence."Salvatore shared a glance with Kyra and then back at Victor. Was he actually saying the fire he had started to disrupt the engagement and that had somehow gotten out of hand was connected with an attack?Quietly wincing as the cloth grazed his partially burnt arm, Salvatore returned his gaze to Victor, who was suddenly deep in thought."I'll be gone again," Victor waved away the smoke, "but this time for a few days. Again, Salvatore will stay behind. I wish it didn't have to be so, but I need someone I can trust to keep Eva safe."He resisted the urge to share another glance with his sister. Even though he couldn't read anything on her straight countenance, he knew she was still mad at him."Can you?" Victor asked. "I can easily put her under Kyra's care. Give my father's favorite princess
Claiming His Queen Chapter 234
EVASince Victor came back, he had been so busy he barely found time to see her. The days seemed even more void, the future gloomy. Hiding away in the confines of this room, she listened to the sound of the chapter of her life closing.Now she climbed down the bed, went to her wardrobe, and crouching to her knees, pulled open a compartment and brought out a small wooden box. It had been months since she last looked at its contents, afraid it would bring back unwanted memories and reignite her obsession with him, but here she was.Eva looked behind her at the door, then back at the box. Taking a deep breath, she flipped open the cover, staring absently at the contents inside a little beaded necklace that held a crucifix. His crucifix.She had sunk so low as to steal a part of him while he slept. She doubted he ever searched for it. If he did, he’d know it was missing and no longer in the pretty house that smelled of him.She struggled, praying for the embarrassment to wash over her so
Claiming His Queen Chapter 233
LILY"I was six when I discovered that the convent sisters who came once a week to take children from the orphanage were anything but angels," Ruslan said, rocking my daughter's cradle. "It became clear why the boys never came back, and the girls who did barely lived."Twenty minutes ago, I had laid my sleeping daughter in her crib and rushed into the bathroom for a quick soak, despite knowing she wouldn't stir.Two seconds ago, I stepped out of the bathroom with a towel around my chest and damp hair still dripping, only to see Ruslan standing over Constance's crib and staring at her.Even though he didn't touch her, my racing pulse refused to die down.But he paid no heed to my presence and continued, "They needed us in a coal mine in this little spot in Serbia." He paused, his gaze remote. "Our starved, wiry, agile bodies were the perfect fit for narrow spaces, running errands, and sometimes checking if the explosives had completed their work."My hawk-like eyes on Constance made it
