Vivian’s POV
"Work it, Tommy!" I shouted to my very sexy and about to be very naked boyfriend. He decided to intrude on my friend's bridal shower and is now being punished.The sly smile on his face shows me he is enjoying this a little too much though. My hazel eyes darkened as I bite my lip. Damn! He is so fucking hot and so fucking mine.Tommy is almost six feet tall and all muscles. Not overly large, but definitely toned with a nice six pack. With one pull of his hand, he ripped his shirt off his chest then twirled it in the air. "Like this baby?" He teased me as he continued his Magic Mike performance with three cops also stripping next to him."Hmm, needs some oil, baby." I threw a small penis shaped bottle at him and he chuckled."Really?" His eyes were filled with amusement at the shape of it. Then his eyes caught mine and it seemed as if everyone in the room disappeared.That's how it was with Tommy. Everything just stopped and no one existed when I was lost in his gorgeous blue eyes.He sauntered over to me slowly while undoing his belt. As he stood right over my body, which was planted firmly in a chair, he slid his pants off then kneeled at my feet and handed me the bottle."Can you help Ms. I need to be nice and oiled up for my girlfriend.""Well, I'm all about helping another woman out." I grabbed the bottle squeezing the penis shape in my hands to let out some liquid onto my hands. I rubbed my hands together to warm it up while raking my eyes up and down this gorgeous man's body.My hands washed over his defined pecs then down his taunt abs and teased at his boxers. "You think your girlfriend would be satisfied with this much, or do you need more?" I spoke low and seductive, but loud enough to hear over the erotic dance music and women shouting to the cops to "take it off"."I think she would want my whole body." His voice was husky and eyes filled with lust as he eyed his package.I burst out laughing seeing a large bulge in his boxers. What were we doing?"Wow! Never had that reaction from a woman before." He cupped his manhood, faking embarrassment."Please! You know you are sexy as fuck. I don't need all my friends seeing every inch of you though. Get dressed freak and take me to bed."He stood up with a smile on his face, lining his large package at my face. His fingers teased his boxer shorts to reveal what I wanted so badly. "Shouldn't I get undressed, then take you to bed."All I could do was bite my lip staring at this handsome man. I quickly stood then took his mouth to mine. Instantly his hands were running down my back, pulling my body to his. My tight blue dress was thin so I knew he felt my hard nipples against his chest. This man drove my body insane."Let's get out here." He whispered over my lips."Wouldn't your girlfriend be upset?" I teased.He dove his tongue straight through my lips with a grunt. He loved how playful and witty I was. Just as much as I loved his carefree attitude.His hands came to my ass, squeezing it tight and I instantly moaned, not caring one bit who heard me. He lifted me up and my legs wrapped around him. Fuck, I wanted him now.Would it be wrong to sneak into the bathroom? I never had sex in a public place before, but this man had my mind going so far in the gutter I had no decency left."Fuck, I want you." He grunted then attacked my swollen lips again."Then take me baby. I'm yours."He paused a moment, then pulled his lips off mine. My ass just landed on the bar top and I relaxed in his arms still wrapped around him. The look he was giving me was so intense I wasn't sure what he was thinking."You are mine!" He said with so much demand that although I was the one that said it first, I knew there was no other way he would allow it to be. His hand cupped my cheek and his thumb rubbed over my lips."Tommy? Are you going to take me home?" I asked a little shyly how deep his stare was on me."Yes!" He leaned into me again, then kissed me slowly. Our lips moved in sync, then our tongues danced a perfect waltz, savoring every emotion we were pouring into each other right now.Fuck! I'm falling for this man. It wasn't supposed to be like this. We were just messing around between exams and midterms. How did we end up here kissing each other like no one else mattered in the world?"Enough games!" A loud brute voice rang out. Six tall men in black suits were now in the room. The music stopped and everyone was frozen. Standing behind Tommy was an older man with light brown hair and dark eyes. He was powerful and I knew this purely by the way his presence dominated everything around him.My eyes drifted to the man next to him. Another oversized man with a chiseled face, stoned cold blue eyes, and thin red lips. He was absolutely gorgeous and absolutely terrifying. Whoever these men are, they were not people you messed around with."Tommy!" I whispered, digging my nails into his shoulder. I was scared out of my mind.He removed my hand gently, but gave me a look I had never seen before. There was pure hatred in those eyes. My eyebrows scrunched together, confused how such a fun and gentle man turned dark so quickly. What was happening?The older man took in Tommy as he turned around in nothing but boxers. "I let you leave to study here boy, and you have the audacity to skip out of a family meeting to play stripper for your little whore?"The man pointed at me and I instantly looked behind me. My mouth dropped. Wait! Did he just call me a whore? "Who the fuck are calling a w.." but before I could finish Tommy's hand slapped over my mouth."Don't speak!" He ordered in a tone I had never heard from those lips before. My instinct was to slap him, but my body was still frozen in fear. He turned back around to address these men."Leave! I'm right behind you.""Are you telling me what to do?" The older man's eyes got even darker. I swear they were going to start shooting each other with the death stares flying around."Don't make me repeat myself." Tommy ordered and everyone listened this time. His entire aura changed to a brutal dictator and I didn't like it. This wasn't my Tommy."Not smart Cuz." The gorgeous man that stood behind the older man commented as he walked by him."I don't care, Niko." Tommy met his gaze with an ice-cold glare."Relax! He is a dinosaur who hasn't had a good fuck in a long time. We can teach him his place if you want?" Niko, I think his cousin, gave him a devious smile that had me thinking they might actually kill that old man."I don't doubt you would enjoy that, Niko. Take my men home. I'll be right behind you guys." He ordered.My men? That was weird. Why were they his men? How were they his men? This wasn't making any sense.After everyone left Tommy turned back to me with that fun loving smile. Bipolar much? He saw the fear in my eyes and cursed under his breath."I'm so confused." That was all I could think to say."I'm sorry baby." His hand cupped my cheek and his eyes had so much love in them. They were soft and kind and I didn't understand who he was two minutes ago. "I need to leave. Can you let Paul and Danny take you home?""What? Why?" I didn't need to leave. This was my friend's bridal shower. Granted, I wasn't really that close to her. I still didn't need to leave."I don't like leaving you alone, especially with naked men dancing around. Can you just listen and I'll explain more tonight?" His eyes were pleading with me.I glanced around the room and noticed everyone was still frozen while staring at us. I got the feeling I wasn't wanted here anymore anyways."Fine!" I whispered, but the anger was clear on my face."Hey, you're my girl. Don't pout." He moved his lips to my ear. "I'll make it up to you when I climb in your bed tonight. I promise, baby."I couldn't help but let a small smile tug at my lips. He did always have the best ways to make me feel pure bliss when we were in bed together."We see how good you say sorry and maybe I will allow you some pleasure too." I teased, taking his lips to mine. He smiled while letting me kiss him then I nibbled his bottom lip."Fuck, baby! I need to go." His large hands squeezed my hips then pulled away.Vivian’s POVAs promised, Tommy snuck in my bed last night and made me orgasm so many times I lost count. He was so skillful with every part of his body. I often wonder how he learned everything he knew. Was there some class men can take somewhere? He would have aced every one of those lessons.I had one exam today that I knew I passed with flying colors and was now all giddy to meet Tommy for dinner. I needed some answers and last night we did everything but talk. When I woke in the morning he was gone, like most mornings.At first it was perfect. I didn't want any relationships and I loved that he didn't press any boundaries. I was here pursuing my medical degree, far from home and with no family or friends close by.My parents were both lawyers, but died when I was only ten in a car accident. I was in the back seat unable to do anything but watch them bleed out. I knew that was why I wanted to be a doctor. I never wanted to watch helplessly while someone I loved died.Of course, I n
Vivian’s POVI walked to the bathroom in a mess of emotions. I felt like I could just break down and cry which made no sense. I never cried! "What is happening?" I stared at my hazel eyes in the mirror. They were gorgeous and easily my best feature. My hair was light brown with natural streaks of red, which complimented my light brown eyes with hints of orange and green in them. Everyone thought I wore contacts. They were mostly my father's eyes with hazel and green but the hint of red/orange was from my mother. She had dark brown eyes that seemed to hide a small fire behind them. That was the most I could remember about them. Their soft loving voices and their eyes that looked at me like I was their everything. I missed having that feeling."You are very pretty." A large man with a thick Italian accent spoke behind me, bringing me back to a very scary reality. Before I could scream his hand was over my mouth. Why was he here in the lady's room?"I wouldn't try to fight me. I would e
Vivian’s POVI didn't know the exact time but I knew it had been almost 24 hours. Not one person came to see me. I didn't move much and my stomach was in too many knots to care about the hunger there. All I could do was pray tonight I didn't get tossed around between these men. The silence was driving me crazy. I could hear a pin drop down here. I didn't want any of those men to come back down, but I also didn't want to stay here forever.Then it started. First a few gunshots, then the screaming. I don't know how long it went on for until the basement door burst open. I could still hear fighting upstairs, but my eyes were glued on Tommy. He was covered in blood, cursing at the sight of me. He was speaking to me but nothing was registering. Why was he here? Did he come looking for me? How did he find me?"Baby, are you ok?" He asked, cupping my cheek. I nodded my head with tears streaming down my face. I couldn't find the ability to speak a word. Tommy's phone began ringing and he an
Niko’s POV"Get her the fuck up!" I ordered with nothing but pure rage for this woman. She laid in a ball covered in blood and a ripped red dress. A fucking coward hiding in the closet while my family was being murdered to save her.My mind flashed with Tommy's words. "I know I fucked up. Promise me you will protect her. I need to know she will be ok. Vow to me brother!" He grabbed my shirt as blood shot out of his mouth in a violent cough. My fucking little cousin, raised like a brother to me, was dying in my arms and all he cared about was that whore that ruined our family."Tommy don't worry about the girl. She is what brought us this fight. Save your breath and hold on for me." My forehead reached his and I held back my tears. I wasn't a man that cried, but watching the only person I cared about in this world die was gutting my insides."It wasn't her fault. Even it was, she was worth it. Vow to me, Niko!" He ordered again. This little shit was going to make me protect her."I vow
Vivian POV I was terrified when Niko found me, then I was relieved to be saved, then I was a whole new kind of terrified when he told me I would be punished for their deaths. Whose death and why did he think I caused it? I didn't know any of these men or what they did. I remained locked in a bedroom for three days while a man stood inside my room watching me intently. He didn't speak to me, but his eyes never left my body. I saw a glimpse of Gio standing outside my door whenever a maid brought me food, but like the guard in my room, he didn't acknowledge my existence. After three sun sets and three sun risings I finally decided to shower. I spent most of my time laying helpless in bed while covered in blood and filth. I didn't know why it never registered to me to shower before, but it just didn't. I assumed I was still in shock, and now I was just in utter fear. I walked into the bathroom, closing the door and took a long breath. I knew my guard was directly outside. I was thankfu
Niko POVThe second she whispered, "Tommy is dead" I realized she didn't know. I wanted to smirk at the guilt washing over her. She deserved to feel pain the rest of her life. He was dead and it was her fault.Then she lost it. Her hand smacked clean across my face, rendering me utterly frozen. A woman never so much as raised their voice to me let alone dare strike me. She was screaming what a bastard I was then proceeded to punch my chest. I looked down at this little thing trying with all her might to hurt me. It was laughable how her hardest punch felt like a tickle to my skin. That was enough though. She disrespected me in front of the whole family. She looked like a lunatic, thrashing about and calling me names. I grabbed her wrist and dragged her to her room. I would put her in her place. I can't hit her though. Maybe I could. No, I won't hit a woman no matter how much I hate her.I felt her body drop and noticed she twisted her ankle. I rolled my eyes then threw her over my sh
Vivian POVDid that fucker just say they can speak to me? Is that why no one would answer me? Acted like I didn't exist?"Mario!" I shouted with rage."Yes Mistress?" He responded immediately. What the fuck was this shit? "Did Niko order you not to speak to me.""Yes. He just said we can now.""You asshole." I punched his shoulder. I shook my hand knowing it hurt me more than him. "Mistress, you should calm down. Please try. Niko isn't a patience man and he never allowed anyone to speak to him the way you just did. If someone dared to raise a hand at him, they would no longer have one." Marie pleaded with me.I looked down to my hands then rubbed my wrist at the thought of Niko holding my arm down and chopping it off. I shuddered as I envisioned blood spraying everywhere. His eyes were cold like a harsh blizzard while my blood coated his devious smile. Fuck, stop thinking about that."I'm tired. Are there pajamas I can borrow?" "Of course, dear. The dresser and closet is filled for
Niko POVThe second Vivian walked down the stairs in that cute little sundress for church I felt my need for her body. She looked so innocent and it was sexy as hell. I knew her pussy had to be fucking tight to mess my cousins up so much. That damn fool gave his life for her, and he didn't even know her.I approached her ready to tear her apart, but then she gave me this sweet smile. Marie had told me they had a talk last night and Vivian understood how to behave properly. My dick twitched at the idea of her listening like a good girl for me. My lips leaned to her ear when it hit me. I was trying to tease her. What the fuck is wrong with me? If I wanted to fuck her, then I'll just fuck her. I didn't need to be nice to her first.My response came out, "You look... nice" like a total idiot. She didn't seem to notice her little body with large breast and round ass had my tongue tied, and luckily no one was close to us. She looked me dead in the eyes then her fucking mouth opened. I don'
Lucy POVI held a pair of diamond earrings up to my face, then switched to blue sapphires. It was surreal: me, in this dress, preparing for an event like I belonged here. The halter neckline dipped low from the waist, revealing just enough to feel bold without being inappropriate. The fabric flowed to my ankles with two high slits, the perfect blend of sensuality and sophistication. But it wasn't me."Gorgeous, Miss," Marie said, stepping in with a blue butterfly pin for my updo of curls.Vivian always wore a butterfly or flower in her hair for evening events. And now, so did I.I was expected to take her place seamlessly, despite the fact that I wasn't married to the Capo, and I was much younger than she had been when she stepped into this role."Thank you," I murmured shyly, finally choosing the sapphire earrings to match the deep blue fabric of the dress. My reflection looked flawless with porcelain skin and polished makeup. I had wondered what kind of magic was in the foundation t
Michael POVIt took me twenty minutes just to get out of bed and pull on a damn shirt. I couldn't even button it fully. I felt like absolute hell, like death warmed over."Why are you up?" V walked in, wearing that familiar look of motherly irritation. "Lucy said you were in a mood.""A mood? I've been shot," I snapped, gripping the edge of the mattress as pain radiated from my chest. A thick bandage ran between my pecs and down my stomach."And you had open-heart surgery. You need months of rest to fully heal... months you don't have." V moved beside me, her fingers tugging my shirt together as she finished buttoning me up.I didn't argue. The silence between us stretched until I asked the question that had been burning in my chest."Who was behind this?"She stilled. "We aren't sure. Maybe Declan or..." She paused, hands gripping the chair beside the bed as she lowered herself into it.I helped her down, careful of her heavily pregnant belly. "Or who?""Maybe Vito."I looked at her,
Amy POV"Where was he last seen?" I asked Dylan, pressing my gun to his head the second he walked through the door."I thought we were building some trust here." He gave me a dry look.I shoved the muzzle harder against his forehead. "Where?""Declan's moving his men to Brooklyn. He's pulled together about a hundred from both sides.""Fuck." I lowered the gun, I wasn't really going to shot him."Fuck is right. You need a damn Xanax, Amy.""I need to find Declan. I need to end his life. He killed my uncle, and he's going to pay.""Okay, you got five families behind you with that. Just... take a breath, will you? You're going to get yourself killed.""I'm not that easy to take down. Get me locations and safe houses." I ordered."Aren't you supposed to be getting ready for graduation, little girl?" Vinnie strolled in with that cocky smile of his. He irritated the shit out of me. I had no idea how my brother could stand him."I'm done with high school. I'm done with games. Did you hack th
Lucy POVI stepped out of Michael's room and leaned against the door, needing a few steady breaths before I faced Viv. She knew I hated lying, and I wasn't even good at it."Any changes?" she asked from the garden, her tone solemn as she wiped dirt from her hands."He's awake," I said, swallowing hard."Seriously?" She jumped up, knees smeared with soil. "Why didn't you come get me?""I don't like this plan.""It has to be this way, Lucy. I need you to pull it together." But her warnings didn't hit the same anymore. I simply didn't admire her like I used to."Michael doesn't trust me. He might be the one to kill me," I admitted, my voice trembling with real fear. All I wanted was to graduate, hop on a plane to Italy, and pretend none of this existed. If I ever got there, I might not come back."He won't hurt you. Trust me... he loves you." She placed a hand on my shoulder, as if that was supposed to reassure me."I don't think you know him anymore. He's not twelve, Viv. And I never a
Michael POVMy head throbbed relentlessly, light seeping through my eyelids as a dull ache spread through every inch of me. I didn't know where I was... didn't even know if I was still alive."Michael, are you awake?" A soft voice floated to me, warm and familiar. I felt a smile tug at my lips, but I couldn't muster the strength to move them. Pain burned through every nerve, deeper than anything I'd ever felt."Michael!" I heard her voice again and moaned quietly. I wanted to her voice again. My head moved slowly side to side, my brain trying to force my eyes open to see her."Michael, please, open your eyes." Lucy pleaded and I had to do it for her, for me. My eye lids fluttered, vision blurry but I could make out her face a little better. She was angelic, a light around her that was so bright I knew it would burn me. "You better stay awake. Amy needs you." She said, her eyes tearing as her face came into view. God, she was beautiful. Her soft skin to mine, her fingers tracing up a
Lucy POVI didn't want to lie to my friends but I wasn't sure if it was safe. It should be though, right? The Irish were probably all dead, or at least dismantled. Michael was working with Niko so they probably worked out their issues. I didn't need to pretend to the pregnant anymore. I just really wanted to check with Michael first. I didn't want to put him in a bad position. I shouldn't care, but I did. I wanted to hate him, but I couldn't.At the airport, I completely lost my mind. I was spiraling, caught between panic and grief, and all I wanted was to escape. Until I couldn't. Ariel found me, knocked me out, and dragged me into a hell even worse than I imagined. Men leered and jeered, making promises of what they'd do to my body. Ariel didn't let them touch me, though. She said she wouldn't let them torture me the way they tortured her. Then she added how I would be a perfect pet for Killian. I decided to stay quiet around her, just observed my surroundings and waited. I wasn'
Amy POVIt was a quiet ride back to whatever safe house Niko had set up. Lucy held one of my hands and Zander the other, squishing me between them in the back seat. I didn't want it any other way. I needed them more than I realized."We missed prom," Lucy said as we pulled through the large iron gate."Yeah, and two finals," Zander added.I laughed out loud. "We still have graduation. But seriously, how the hell are we just walking back into school on Monday like nothing happened?""Together," Zander said, giving my hand a squeeze.School felt like the least of our worries, but maybe it should be our only one. Maybe we were still just kids."Yeah, together," I echoed, watching him for a moment. He was really here."Are you a made man now, Zander?" Lucy teased."Well, I'm pretty good with a gun," he said proudly, until our driver chuckled."Shut up, Jimmy," Zander muttered, kicking the back of the seat."I'm sure you're a natural," I said, kissing his cheek and leaning my head on his s
Michael POVI heard everything my sister said to that monster. Every reckless, unhinged, defiant word. But it wasn't until she blurted out confirmation that she had slept with him, like it meant nothing, like her body was something worthless, that it really hit inside me.That's when the blood drained from my head and something ugly settled in my chest. She let him touch her. Maybe wanted him to. That sadistic bastard touched my little sister. And I did nothing to shield her from it. "You!" I roared, stepping toward the man I'd trusted to protect her."Michael, I swear, she went after him." Dylan slowly backed up towards the door, hands half-raised like that would stop me."Enough," Niko warned, nudging my side. "We haven't cleared the property."I turned to him instead, seething. "How the hell are you not furious?" My voice came out rough, nearly shaking. Not from fear but from the realization that maybe I'd failed her a long time ago. "That man violated my sister."Niko exhaled thr
Amy POVLucy ripped the tape from her mouth, her eyes wide. "Amy! What the hell?"I shrugged, cool and unapologetic. "He deserved to die." And I meant it. I felt no remorse. No guilt or shame. I mean, come on, would you? It's not like it was the first time I pulled the trigger anyway. "That's not what I'm talking about," Lucy glared at me, shaking her head in disbelief. The redhead was still wailing beside us, hysterical, useless. I eyed her, briefly tempted to shut her up permanently."Don't," Lucy warned, seeing the thought pass through my expression."Friend of yours?" I asked, my voice flat."No, but she has a sister." Her voice was clipped, guarded.Right on cue, another redhead crept into view, her hands raised in shaky surrender."I'm Sio," her voice was soft, terrified. "Please don't kill my sister."Then came the voice that always signaled a storm."I'm going to do much worse..." his words exploded in my ear, and I flinched. Where the fuck did he come from?"Jesus, Michael!