Leah,My phone lit up beside me on the bed, vibrating for the hundredth time. The room was dark, save for the brief, light that flashed each time a new notification came in, or the phone rang.I was curled up in a ball, hugging the pillow. Every muscle in my body ached, reminding me of last night. I wanted to forget. To pretend it didn't happen, but his touch lingered. My lips throbbed from his kiss, bruised and swollen. I had scrubbed myself in the shower, trying to wash it away, to erase his touch. But the water did nothing to quench the fire he had ignited within me. A fire that had been extinguished for so long I had forgotten it even existed.I pulled the pillow closer, my arm tightening around it. A sob escaped my lips, but no tears came. I had cried all my tears dry since I came back.I hated myself for how much I had wanted it, every forbidden second of it. I submitted to him willingly, allowing him to touch me in ways I hadn't been touched before. Shame coiled tightly in my st
Aiden,I didn't like giving excuses when I was given a job to do. He didn't say they must be brought to him alive, so it should have been easier. "I will give you a positive answer by next week.""Take your time, Aiden. I gave you two months after all. I know how much of a sly they are." He said. "I am sure you got a good number of them.""Yes,""Dominic here tells me you took two of his men hostage." The Don said, and I turned to Dominic, who was slicing me in bits with his eyes.I met his gaze head-on, and smirked tauting him for being a pussy. "I didn't take any of his men hostage.""You son of a bitch don't fucking mess with me," he snarled his nails digging into the arm of the cushion.How pathetic is he that he had to report me to the Don instead of coming to meet me personally? And besides, those two died a week ago."The only men I took were those that stole from me. I didn't think they had any connection to him." I explained. "Unless you had something to do with it, of cours
Leah,I clapped my hand over my mouth as I screamed into it, tears streaming down my eyes. I can't go home. Not after what I did. Not after betraying Liam.I know I am the worst. I know there isn't any justification for what I did. I feel ashamed of myself, and I don't know how to face him. What would he do if he saw me in this state? I can't even begin to imagine it.I was aware of my attraction to Aiden. I thought all I needed to do was fight it, avoid it, and I won't make a mistake. I underestimated how much my body craved his touch, and I gave in easily to lust. I didn't even put up a good fight. I just lay there while he touched me, only feeling guilty after the pleasure ended.My phone buzzed in my purse that lay on the passenger seat for the hundredth time. Each time it rang, my heart skipped a beat. What if it was Liam? I can't answer him.The traffic light turned green, and I drove mindlessly, finding myself on the familiar route towards my father's villa. That was the only pl
Leah,"He won't stay out for long," Matt assured me as he took the duffel bag I used to pack some of Liam's clothes from me. "He just needs time to sort things out."A tired smile stretched across my face as I nodded. It's been two weeks since he left home, and now he sends his friend to get some of his things. It doesn't seem to me like he plans on coming back soon. Then again, who am I to complain."You should call him." He suggested."I don't think that is a good idea." I said, remembering how angry he was that day. "Honestly, Leah, if you don't, he might stay out longer than either of you needs." He sighed. "Just give him a call. The least he can do is ignore you, right?""I will try calling him tonight." I finally said.He smiled at me, squeezing my arm. "I will make sure he picks, so don't worry.""Thank you, Matt. For everything."Later that night, I dialled his number. I bit my nail as I paced inside the room, my heart pounding against my chest as I waited for him to pick up.
Leah,I wanted to beg. To scream, but the sounds died a strangled death in my throat. My eyes, wide with horror locked on the terrifying face of a man I realised would be the last image I would see before I die.He grabbed my arm and yanked me up from the booth, my hand scrapping against the wood, sending a jolt of pain up my arm, and I winced."Kill her already, and let's be on our way."The man at the door holding the bloodied man said."Not yet, I finally found a plaything, and I will take my time with her." He chuckled with a sadistic amusement."Please," I cried. "I will give you anything. Just let me go."He slapped me so hard my vision blurred, and a high-pitched whine filled my ears. Hot tears trailed down my cheeks, and I could taste them mixing with my blood. I pressed my lips together, scared as he leaned in, his face twisted with rage. His rotten breath filled my nostrils, making me recoil. "Shut up, bitch." He snarled."We have wasted a lot of time, Storm is calling." The
Leah,"Who is that?" Aiden asked, finally turning to us.A dull ache throbbed through my knees as I blinked back the tears that blurred my eyes. Through the haze, I saw his legs march towards me slowly. I bit my lip, fisting the fabric of my skirt as a chocked sob escaped my lips. He stopped two feet away from me. Not close enough to touch, but close enough to make me tremble. I refused to look up. My eyes fixed on the floor."Just a rat who happened to see a bit too much, boss." Scar replied"Why isn't she dead yet?" He growled, the sound vibrating through the floor and into my bones.My breath caught, and my hands clenched tighter around my skirt."I was going to take care of it, but Storm insisted you make a decision concerning her.""Deal with it, and make it quick." Aiden ordered coldly.I opened my mouth to plead, but Storm beat me to it."Boss, she is..." Storm trailed off as I felt a cold metal object under my chin. It was a gun. A fucking gun! When did he get close?My heard
Leah,I knew agreeing to Aiden's offer was a bad idea, but I had no choice. The deal was done, and there was no turning back.He sat on the king-sized bed, propping himself up with his elbows, his eyes never leaving my body. I stood, rubbing my arm as if to ward off the cold as my eyes scanned the room. I bit my lip as I stared at my reflection on the large mirror on the wall beside the bed."Strip," he commanded suddenly.I looked at him, surprised. "Right now?" I asked, and he nodded.Why are you acting surprised when you knew the reason he brought you into his room?"I have seen your body, doll. There is no need to be shy," he chuckled."Bastard," I cussed under my breath, looking away.My hands moved to the back of my skirt, slowly pulling down the zipper. I pulled it down, letting it fall to the floor before kicking it aside. I could feel his eyes on me, watching my every move and an unwelcome heat spread through my body. "Are you giving me a strip tease, doll?" He groaned."I am
Leah,My body felt like it was run over by a truck when I woke up. The space beside me was empty. I was sprawled on my stomach, under the sheets. The curtains were pulled down, the only source of light being the bulb. What time is it?I shifted under the covers, a dull ache spreading through my body, reminding me of last night. No, I am sure he continued till early morning. Every muscle seemed to protest as I tried to stretch my limbs. I winced, turning to the other side of the bed. I could feel the tender bruises along my hips and thighs."Goddamit," I groaned, feeling the soreness aching from my core. "That monster."I carefully swung my legs over the edge of the bed, my feet touching the cool floor.Catching my reflection on the mirror across from where I sat, I grimaced. My hair was a tangled mess, my lips swollen and bruised. Hickeys scattered across my shoulders and chest. He was sex crazed. A monster who couldn't be satisfied easily. He had forgotten I was human, and I would