Livia Words left me. My brain stuttered, and every part of me paused while my thoughts caught up to reality. "What business does my father have with the Crimson Clan?" Cassian removed his mask, running up to me. "Which of you idiots shot my- shot her?" he asked furiously. Parker followed behind him, ripping a piece of his shirt and wrapping it around my wound. I winced as he tied his blazer across my good shoulder and back, creating a cast to keep my arm alleviated. "It's okay, little one. You will survive, the bullet isn't that deep, but it could get infected if not treated soon." He looked at me with sorrowful eyes, like the pain I felt was killing him. I jumped onto the counter. "I've been in worst situations," Aside from the occasional skirmish with my father, the Originals ensured I was prepared for anything. Cassian looked at me, concerned. "What do you mean you've been in worse situations? That doesn't denote the fact that you're hurt now." He said a bit angrily. Why is
Apollo Adrian and Livia becoming lovers? I don't know why but the mere thought really pissed me off. "Shut up and go to the living room. NOW!" everyone went silently perplexed by my sudden outburst. "I don't appreciate the tone of your voice Mr. River," Livia expressed daringly. Usually, I would dote over her carefree nature, but I was still on edge after Poet's little joke. So I walked towards her sandwiching her between me and the counter. She has a scar. How did that happen? Stay focused. "Kitten," "Kitten? Here I thought you were a stickler for formalities, King." King sounds so sexy as it rolls off her tongue. "Kitten, my patience is running thin, so be a good girl and get that pretty little ass in the living room or else," She pressed herself closer to me. "This position seems familiar. Doesn't it, King?" "Careful, kitten. I am still your boss." She has no idea how much I love when she calls me King and how much I want to taint your honey-like skin. And the tent forming in
Livia "You wipe your hands clean of me? Who do you think you are?" I laughed. "Who am I? Who am I? Good question. Maybe you know more than you let me believe. Huh, Ray?" I would have been strangled, chopped into pieces, and thrown into the ocean to become fish food if looks could kill. "The ground suits you well, you old fuck." I said as I sat in the armchair across from him. He smirked. "Laugh while you can. Pretty soon, you won't be." "Mmm, I really hope you die soon, then there would be one less deadbeat asshole polluting the world." his smirk was replaced with a frown. How satisfying. Apollo grabbed my attention again. "Kitten, you must be wondering what business I have with this traitor." "One of his few attributes." "To put it shortly, he stole from me and is now indebted to me. "Our original plan was to torture and then kill him because we knew there was no way he would be able to pay us back." I crossed my legs. "Which you should have. It would have been a blessing to t
Apollo I was getting angrier by the second. Is this really what Livia had to go through? A father that resented her for something she had no control over. To beat and ridicule an innocent child to relieve his painful mourning is inhumane. I quickly caught Livia as she stumbled backward. "Livia, are you okay?" she looked dazed. Suddenly she took on a pale look as if she'd been painted with whitewash. She swayed for just a moment before fainting in my arms. "Oh my god, Livia!" I yelled out, getting the other's attention. Cassian was the first to run up to her. "What happened?" "I don't know. Livia was fine a few seconds ago, and she suddenly fainted." Chris checked her pulse. "Her pulse is irregular, but it is strong. We need to attend to her wound before it gets worse." "Alright, let's move out." I picked her up, carrying her out of the house. The paleness of her skin and the blue tint making its way to her lips were worrying. Adrian ran up to me. "Boss, what do you want us to
Livia Chris was so done. "ADRIAN!" "YES?" he yelled from downstairs. "I NEED YOUR HELP. COME TO APOLLO'S ROOM." "OKAY." Adrian came running up the stairs. "What do you need help-" he gasped, seeing Cassian passed out on the floor. "What the hell happened to him?" "Don't ask. Just help me take Cassian to his room." Adrian threw his head back in defeat. "Fine," before hoisting Cassian over his shoulders. "Livia, don't forget what I said," Chris warned. "Aye, aye, captain." He stared at me. "Apollo, make sure the Queen doesn't overdo it." "Was already planning on it. There is no way I'm letting her out of my sight under her current condition. "Chris, he is slipping," Adrian whined. He shook his head. "Why are you still standing here? Useless." "Hey." I let out a hearty laugh as Adrian hauled Cassian to his room. "I really like your laugh," Apollo said, eyeing me adoringly. He really knows how to get my blood flowing. "Since I'm bedridden, there is something I have always b
Livia Beep Beep Beep I blindly reached for my phone on the side table and glanced at the time. "It's 3 O'clock in the morning. Who in the hell is messaging me this early in the damn morning on a freaking Sunday at that?" I unlocked my phone and saw several missed calls and unread messages. "Shit, I am as good as dead," I whispered, quickly opening the chat. Apollo confiscated my phone after catching me working on a project when I was supposed to be resting. Me: Hey guys, what's up? Blake: Aye, don't come in here talking all casually. Why have you forsaken us? Percy: We've been trying to reach you. Is everything okay, Liv Liv? Sandra: Speak for yourself cause we had a girl's day last Saturday. Percy: And you didn't think to invite me? Sandra: Xx NO BOYS ALLOWED xX Alaric: Oh, look who decided to respond after worrying everyone. Why haven't you answered our calls or texts, shorty? Me: Woah, Casanova, it almost sounds like you miss me? Alaric: In your worst night
NarrationIt was now 5:30 in the morning, and it didn't look like Apollo was waking up anytime soon. "I might as well work out. It's been a few days since I last visited my private gym." Livia quietly walked out of the room after changing into some gym clothes, and to her surprise, she wasn't the only one on a mission."Guess I am not the only early bird. Heading somewhere, Adrian?"He froze, turning to see Livia walking towards him. "Yeah, I was heading to the gym for an early morning workout."She nodded my head. "I was heading out to my private gym near here. Want to tag along?""Sure. If it's good, I may become a member.Livia rolled her eyes. "I'm already starting to regret my offer."It was a comfortable, silent drive until, "Livia, how did you do it? " Adrian suddenly asked.Frowning. "Tell me what I did, and maybe I can give you an answer.""How did you get an Aromantic person like Apollo to date you? The Apollo I grew to know never showed any interest in romance. He has alway
AdrianI jumped around the ring, getting my muscles loosened. Livia and I stared down, reading each other's movements and contemplating the next move. "Don't tell me you are already chickening out on me?" she provoked.Damn, how I wished I didn't fall for the bait. I charged at Livia, only to be taken down by her kicking me in the chest. The wind got knocked out of me on impact. I didn't have time to recover before receiving a sidekick to the face, making me land on my ass. "Ouch," I mumbled, staggering to my feet."Take your time. I have all day sweet cheeks." she teased.Annoying, she devil. I smacked my boxing gloves together, ignoring the stars flying around me. I charged at her again, not giving her enough time to calculate my movements. I tapped her shoulder, knocking her off balance, and followed it with a right downward punch making her fall. Still, she quickly rebounded with an amusing fire in her eyes.We kept exchanging blows until she finally knocked me down again."Anot
LiviaManor in two hours and bring these "boyfriends" of yours.Ding DingAlicia: I knew it was only a matter of time, but my heart nearly fell out of my ass. What's worse is I can barely stand because of Adrian.Nina: Girl, you should see what Parker did to my neck. No amount of makeup could cover this.Sandra: My ass is so sore.Zoe: Do we need to know the details?Sandra: It's nothing like that, just a naughty girl that loves to be spanked by a man who doesn't mind punishing this ass until I learn my lesson.Zoe: I knew Jack was kinky.Alicia: Like you and Chris are any better.Zoe: Jealous? But someone's being mighty quiet.Nina: After getting her cherry popped, she's already acting differently.Me: Can a girl marvel in her sexual ecstasy? I h
LiviaI laughed as Apollo kept kissing all over my body. "We've been in bed all day. At some point, we must get up.""That's not true. We've been in the shower, closet, and on the dresser." Apollo chuckled. "Then, in the shower again. I would have taken you to the balcony if it weren't for the guards. We've been pretty productive if you ask me."I fell back in a fit of laughter. "You are ridiculous, and my girl is swollen because of you.""You loved every minute of it. Devour me... Deeper... Fuck, Apollo, you feel so good... Right there, right there, right there, right there." he mocked.I covered his mouth. "Okay, I get it. You fucked me into oblivion."Suddenly his aura changed. There was something darker, tantalizing, seductive, yet possessive in his eyes. "No, I didn't. I didn't want pain to be associated with our first-time together. Although there were a few times I nearly lost control." He said matter of f
LiviaThe morning breeze roused me out of my slumber as its coolness grazed my exposed skin. I nestled into the warmth of Apollo's arms as I watched the curtains dance to the rhythm of nature. His masculine aroma mixed deliciously with the garden's floral fragrance a few feet from our balcony.I rubbed the remainder of my sleep from my eyes and gazed at the ethereal man sleeping soundly beside me. I find it strange, hard even, to find something so meaningful in someone so special. He is like the Sun, every day, it rises and sets, but it is always there. Reliable since the beginning of time.I straddled his stomach. "Wake up, Apollo. It's time to start the day. We have a long day ahead of us, so I need my Mafia King up and ready to start the day with his Queen.""What your Mafia King needs right now is cuddling from his lovely Queen," he buried his face into my breast.I laughed. "That tickles, Daddy."
Livia "The next move?" I pondered. Devising plans is my guilty pleasure, but executing them successfully is dearer. "The White Vultures is all about gaining ultimate power, right? Frankly, I don't think that is entirely their motive. That attack the other night was thought-out yet sporadic. I believe Vanessa has no desire to pursue Apollo or become the Mafia Queen. I am at a loss for what they truly want. Which bothers me." Understanding the enemies' motives is the legend of maneuvering them the way we want. Then I thought about something that could be valuable. "Who was the former leader of White Vultures?" "Vanessa's grandfather, Oscar Myers." "Myers? Oscar Myers? Do you have a picture of him?" "I might. Give me a second." Poet vigorously scanned through files on his laptop. "Oscar is a very privy man, unlike Vanessa, who boldly states she's a Mafia P
LiviaGunshots rang in the air. Dead bodies and blood were everywhere. A little girl sat in a corner, rocking back and forth with hands over her ears. The people with no faces are there again, protecting the little girl. "Run" was the last thing she heard before everything went black. This dream again. "Is it a nightmare? Is it a memory? Who was that girl?" I finally have the answers to those questions. It's not just a dream. This is a memory of my nightmares. The memories I longed for came to me like a flood."Livia! LIVIA! Are you okay?" When I opened my eyes, Cassian was standing over me. "Oh my god Livia you scared the shit out of us."Tears flowed from my eyes, remembering how my once happy, loving life was replaced with hatred and pain. "Sunny?" I fell into his embrace, overwhelmed, shaking, remembering everything. I was finally ready to face reality. That explains why my heart always felt content when I was around Cassian. Her body finally revealed the truth about that inciden
The In Between "I still don't understand, Alaric. How is any of this relevant?" "Use your head, Livia. Have you ever heard the saying, he who seeks revenge digs two graves? Do you know why that is?" "A grave for your enemy and another for yourself because you're dooming yourself with whoever you seek revenge against. "Exactly, my girl. Revenge is close acquaintance with misery, and we know how much that bitch loves company." There was still something that bothered Livia. "After declaring war on Vanessa, what happened to us, Alaric?" "That's something you will have to remember yourself." ∞∞∞ [Earlier that morning…] Governor Lacy and the board of directors were overwhelmed by the gallery of people gathered in front of the courthouse. "Governor Lacy, what will
Parker Miles of trees covered the land. The reflective greens of the landscape glowed as the sunlight danced between the trees. Standing at the entrance of the highlands, a feeling of peace as the wind sings a lullaby of serenity. "I've lived here practically my whole life and never knew about this," I was about to leave the cave when Asa stopped me. He pointed to a trip wire right in front of my feet and the censored alarms ten feet away. "Damn, that would have been bad. Thanks for having my back." I spoke gratefully. "No biggie, we are all here for the same goal. Percy, go ahead of us and disarm the alarms. Alaric set up some C-4 explosives throughout the cave. Jonah, you should stay with him for backup and ensure the others arrive without hassle. Everyone else, come with me and stay alert." Asa commanded. Watching him, I was glad Asa was on his side. Percy finished disarming the alarms in the entranceway of the cave. "Everything is clear." We began to walk forward cautiously. "
Narration Vanessa was in turmoil, nothing ever came easy for her, and now she had to deal with this. "What's wrong? Did things not go according to plan?" Livia taunted. "Shut up. Layla, take my phone. I want to send a message to King." "Gosh, you reek of desperation." Vanessa punched Livia's jaw. Blood instantly pooled in her mouth. "I said shut up." "Things are finally getting exciting." Livia laughed, licking the blood from her lip. Layla looked at her, concerned. "I don't think that's-" Vanessa cut her off. "I didn't ask you to think. Take the dame video!" she yelled. Layla rolled her eyes. "Whatever?" Vanessa then reverted her attention to Livia. "You think I'm the pathetic one? I'm not the one tied to a chair." "On purpose, may I add? And you are also not the one who has King's heart. It must suck being nothing more than a little puppet." "The ca
Apollo"I have eyes on Myers. There seems to be no suspicious activity, but I advise you to keep your guard up." Austin informed through the earpiece.Adrian had instructed all his high-ranking soldiers to surround the building just in case something was to pop off. You can never be too safe, especially with a man like Oscar Myers."Keep your eyes peeled. We are heading in. Standby." I cut the line. "Stay alert, Ace, and don't let him get to you."Ace side-eyed me. "I can say the same for you.""Mr. Myers, your guest has arrived." the receptionist announced before quietly leaving the office."So rumor has it your little girlfriend went missing. It's been two days. One can only assume the worst. Perhaps she wouldn't have gotten in such a predicament if she were a Mafia Princess."Only a few people know the severity of Livia's whereabouts. It seems Oscar has crawled his way into my territory. Okay,