Dominic's POVI pressed the gun to Patrick's head, my finger tight on the trigger."I will kill you right here if you don't play the game." My voice was cold, deadly.Patrick snarled, but I saw the flicker of fear in his eyes. He was not expecting this.Then Aurora screamed. "Stop, Dominic! Please stop! No one deserves to die!"I did not lower the gun. "Aurora, say nothing. I have to shoot him.""If you do, how are you going to know where he's keeping Julie—my mother?" she replied, her voice full of desperation.An uneasy silence engulfed the room.Leo, who had been watching from the sidelines, furrowed his brow. "Wait… I thought her adoptive mother was Joanna, like you said?"Everybody turned to look at Joanna, who just smiled.Leo frowned. "So whose mother are they talking about?"Patrick chuckled menacingly. "Oh, Dominic, you don't know, do you?"I tightened my grip on the gun, my anger thinning. "Know what?"Joanna finally spoke up, her voice soft but tinged with amusement. "Her r
Joanna's POVI stepped forward to Patrick, my voice low but sharp. "I want Aurora with her mother. Don't let this pass you by. Make sure we get her just as we got her mother."Patrick slowly nodded, stirring the whiskey in his glass. "It's already in motion, Joanna. She won't be leaving here."But before we could take a step, something changed.Where is she?" Isabella's voice cut through the noise of the party.I turned around. Aurora had been standing by the bar a second ago. Now, she was nowhere to be found.Eva's eyes scanned the room, her expression twisting in frustration. "She was just there!"Patrick cursed and picked up his phone. "Find her. Now."And then, the terror hit me like a punch to the gut.Dominic. I curled my fists. The son of a gun had abducted her. He was always one step ahead, too damned good at keeping her safe. This time, I wasn't going to let him get away with it."We have to move," I snarled. "If he gets her out of here, we've lost our leverage."Patrick was
Leo Levine held the pictured frame of his daughter in his arms, his hand sweeping over the outline of her beaming face. His heart constricted. The pain never left, no matter how many years passed."Oh, my sweet daughter," he breathed. His tone was harsh, filled with grief and anger. "By the time I am through with Amber Raven, the daughter of your killer, I believe you will be at peace wherever you are."Franco came into the room with a knock on the door."Come in," he said him without looking up.Franco entered, his face stern. "Sir, we have a lead. A good one this time."Leo pushed the photograph back onto his desk and turned to his right-hand man. "Talk.""She's been seen in the city," Franco said. "But that is not all, she has someone watching her. Someone with power."Leo's eyes darkened. "Who?"Franco hesitated before speaking. "Dominic."The room was silent.Leo let out a slow, ominous laugh. "Dominic?" His fingers tapped on the desk as he deliberated. "So, he's the one who's be
That was not an option. He had made sure there were no loose ends left behind. If that woman was alive at all, someone had kept her in hiding for years."Who are you?" Leo snarled, his low, menacing tone promising nothing good.The voice chuckled. "I invited you to meet me, but you sent someone else to the place. That is not how one does this, Mr. Levine."Leo's eyes turned black as he leaned back in his seat. "You expect me to go into a trap based on the testimony of a phone call?""Quick thinking," the voice came back. "But you don't have an option. If you truly wish to finish what you started, come alone. Midnight. Old Harbor."Leo couldn't get another word out before the line went dead.He stared at the phone, his mind whirling.Franco's voice burst abruptly into Leo's earpiece. "Boss, there's nobody here. It's an empty lot."Leo's smile was icy. Of course it is."Get out of there," he ordered. "We have more important matters.".He set his phone down, staring out the city skyline
"We don't know yet, but we're doing our best. There's no trace of her at the location we were told to check out."Dominic ran a hand through his hair, exhaling hard. He was radiating anger. I knew he wasn't mad, he was beyond mad."I'm going to Patrick," he announced suddenly. "He's going to give me Julia. Aurora's mother. Wherever she is, I'll find her." "Dominic, listen…..""No," Dominic cut me off, his tone absolute. "I've had enough games. Get ready. We're leaving soon."I breathed deeply but said nothing.Dominic then turned to me, his eyes easing slightly. "Let me talk to Aurora first."He dismissed his men, and the room felt smaller instantly.Dominic walked towards me, his stride slower now. He put out a hand, taking mine gently. His warmth focused me, but I could tell he was tight in his grip."Do you feel better?" he asked, his tone gentler now, but still with an undercurrent of concern.I swallowed hard. "Dominic, what's the matter? Why would someone trick you? Why would t
Aurora's POVThe vehicle disappeared on the horizon, Patrick in tow, under Dominic's control. I ought to have felt relieved, but discomfort in my chest followed.Patrick's last words before he was pulled away lingered in my mind."You think you've won, Aurora? You have no idea what's coming. You can't escape your fate."I swallowed hard, holding onto Dominic's arm. "Patrick isn't alone. We both know that. Joanna, Eva, and Isabella….they're all in this together. They hate me, Dominic. They've always hated me."Dominic's jaw tightened. "I know." He picked up his phone, dialing a number. "Franco, double the guards at every door. Nobody goes in or out without my say-so.".While he was speaking, my phone vibrated in my pocket. My hands trembled as I pulled it out.Unknown Number: Check your doorstep.&nbs
Aurora's POVPatrick's smile sent a shiver down my back as he cocked the gun, his finger close to the trigger."You always complicate things, Aurora." His voice was smooth, almost playful, like this was a game to him. "I told you so. You're mine."I clenched my fists. "I have never been yours, Patrick. And I never will."Joanna laughed at his side, crossing her arms. "Still so stubborn." She glanced over at my mother, who barely had the strength to lift her head. "Tell me, Aurora, how far will you go to save her?"My heart pounded.They were attempting to make me beg. To break me.I would not do it."Let her go," I started again. "This fight is between us.".Patrick tilted his head, considering my words. Then, in one swift movement, he yanked m
Aurora’s POVPatrick pointed the gun at Dominic while I stood behind him, my entire body aching. I had already pushed myself too far. Ever since I arrived at the warehouse to save my mother, I had been forcing my body to endure more than it could handle. The pain in my stomach was unbearable, but I had to be strong, for my baby.Dominic held my hand tightly, his grip firm yet comforting. He was trying to reassure me, but I could feel the tension radiating from him.Patrick's voice was cold, filled with a twisted obsession. "You're mine, Aurora. You should be carrying my child, not his."I clenched my jaw, glaring at him. "I will never be with someone like you, Patrick."He sighed, shaking his head. "Just come back to me, and all of this will stop. Or I will take you and your mother to Leo Levine, and I won’t even have any mercy on you aurora I will fuck you in Dominic present, he will watch and see how you will be begging me to fuck you aurora." you're just a little slut, who pretends
Chapter : Final Fight Aurora’s POV“Hold on, Dominic. Please.” My voice trembled, fear clawing at my chest.Leo stood in front of us, his expression unreadable. He exhaled sharply, then turned to his men. “Take him to the hospital. Now.”Two of his men moved forward, carefully lifting Dominic. He groaned in pain but didn’t fight them. I could see how much it took for him to stay conscious.Leo’s cold eyes flickered toward me. “You, stay here.”Panic surged through me. “No! I’m going with him!”He raised a hand, silencing me. “He’ll be taken care of. But we’re not done yet.”I swallowed hard, my heart hammering in my chest.Leo turned to the rest of his men, his voice low but sharp as a knife.“Find Joanna. Bring her to me. I don’t care what it takes.”The air in the room felt suffocating. I could barely breathe.The drive to the hospital felt like a blur. My hands were covered in Dominic’s blood, my heart pounding so hard I could barely think. The moment we arrived, the doors burst o
Dominic’s POVWe moved in quietly, our steps light against the wooden floor. The house smelled of dampness and old cigarette smoke.As soon as we stepped inside, I saw her.She was sitting in a chair, her hands tied, her face pale but alert. The moment our eyes met, she froze.I could see the relief in her eyes, but also the fear. If she reacted, Patrick would notice. I quickly lifted a finger to my lips, signaling her to stay calm.Aurora’s lips pressed together, and she barely nodded. She understood.Patrick was standing a few feet away, his back turned as he spoke to Isabella."This is taking too long," Isabella snapped. "Joanna should be here by now!"Patrick sighed. "She’ll come. She has no choice."I glanced at my men. One wrong move, and Aurora could get hurt.I didn’t waste time.With one swift motion, I pulled out my gun and aimed it directly at Isabella and Patrick."Don’t. Move." My voice was cold, steady.They froze. Shock flashed across their faces. Isabella’s mouth opene
Aurora’s POV“Hold on, Dominic. Please.” My voice trembled, fear clawing at my chest.Leo stood in front of us, his expression unreadable. He exhaled sharply, then turned to his men. “Take him to the hospital. Now.”Two of his men moved forward, carefully lifting Dominic. He groaned in pain but didn’t fight them. I could see how much it took for him to stay conscious.Leo’s cold eyes flickered toward me. “You, stay here.”Panic surged through me. “No! I’m going with him!”He raised a hand, silencing me. “He’ll be taken care of. But we’re not done yet.”I swallowed hard, my heart hammering in my chest.Leo turned to the rest of his men, his voice low but sharp as a knife.“Find Joanna. Bring her to me. I don’t care what it takes.”The air in the room felt suffocating. I could barely breathe.The drive to the hospital felt like a blur. My hands were covered in Dominic’s blood, my heart pounding so hard I could barely think. The moment we arrived, the doors burst open, and doctors and nu
Dominic’s POVI stared at the flash drive in my hand, my grip tightening. How could I be sure this was the real evidence? Patrick was a snake, I wouldn’t put it past him to hand me something useless just to trap me."How do I know this is real?" I asked, my voice low and dangerous.Patrick smirked, his confidence irritating me. "You don’t. But do you really have a choice, Dominic?"Before I could say another word, a weak but urgent voice cut through the tension."Dominic, don’t trust him!"My entire body froze. My eyes snapped to Aurora, who was still tied to the chair. Her lips were dry, and her eyes were filled with desperation.Patrick cursed under his breath, moving toward her, but I lifted my gun, stopping him in his tracks."What did you just say?" I asked Aurora.Patrick clenched his jaw and glared at her, but the moment he released the cloth gagging her mouth, Aurora gasped for air and spoke again, this time stronger."Dominic, that’s not the real flash drive! He’s trying to t
Chapter : The final Fight Isabella’s POVPatrick leaned against the table, his eyes dark with satisfaction as he lit a cigar, taking a slow drag before exhaling the smoke. His gaze shifted to Aurora. "Joanna is on her way here," Patrick said, a wicked smirk curling on his lips. "And she’s bringing Dominic’s baby with her."I froze, my breath catching for a moment. Dominic’s baby? I hadn’t expected that.Patrick chuckled, clearly enjoying my shock. "The moment she arrives with the child, Dominic will have no choice but to give up everything for me. His power, his wealth, his loyalty, everything."I narrowed my eyes, stepping closer. "Are you saying you plan to trade his own child for his empire?"Patrick shrugged. "Why not? Dominic isn’t stupid. He’ll do anything to protect what’s his. And if it means bending to my will, he’ll do it."I crossed my arms, watching him carefully. "And what if he refuses? What if he fights back?"Patrick exhaled another puff of smoke, his smirk never fal
Isabella’s POVPatrick leaned against the table, his eyes dark with satisfaction as he lit a cigar, taking a slow drag before exhaling the smoke. His gaze shifted to Aurora. "Joanna is on her way here," Patrick said, a wicked smirk curling on his lips. "And she’s bringing Dominic’s baby with her."I froze, my breath catching for a moment. Dominic’s baby? I hadn’t expected that.Patrick chuckled, clearly enjoying my shock. "The moment she arrives with the child, Dominic will have no choice but to give up everything for me. His power, his wealth, his loyalty, everything."I narrowed my eyes, stepping closer. "Are you saying you plan to trade his own child for his empire?"Patrick shrugged. "Why not? Dominic isn’t stupid. He’ll do anything to protect what’s his. And if it means bending to my will, he’ll do it."I crossed my arms, watching him carefully. "And what if he refuses? What if he fights back?"Patrick exhaled another puff of smoke, his smirk never faltering. "Then he loses ever
Julie’s POVI struggled to breathe, my body aching from the relentless fight, but I refused to give up. Joanna and I clashed again, our hands grabbing, pushing, and striking at each other like wild animals.She lunged at me, her nails clawing at my face, but I ducked just in time. My fist connected with her stomach, making her stumble back with a sharp gasp."You witch!" she spat, her eyes filled with pure hatred.I didn’t waste a second. I spun around and grabbed the baby from the bed, holding the child close to my chest. My heart was racing.I needed to get out. Now.Joanna must have realized what I was trying to do because she let out a furious scream and charged at me again. I turned my back, shielding the baby, and felt her nails scrape against my arm, trying to pull me back."You're not leaving with that baby!" she shrieked.I kicked backward blindly, my foot slamming into her leg. She yelped, losing her balance for a moment. It was all the time I needed.I rushed toward the doo
Joanna’s POVJulie clutched the baby tightly, her eyes filled with fear and determination. “I will never let you go with this baby,” she hissed.I let out a slow chuckle, stepping closer. “Oh, Julie, don’t be so dramatic.”Tears welled in her eyes, but her grip on the baby only tightened. “You’ve already taken everything from me! You stole my inheritance, destroyed our family, and left me with nothing! You kept me away from Aurora, my own daughter, for years! And now you want to take her child too?” She shook her head furiously. “I will never let you have my grandchild!”I sighed, tilting my head. “You always did have a way of making yourself the victim, didn’t you?”Julie’s face twisted with anger. “You are the reason for everything! You lied, manipulated, and ruined my life. You wanted me gone, and you got what you wanted. But I won’t let you win this time. Not with Aurora’s baby.”I smirked, taking another step forward. “And how exactly do you plan to stop me, dear sister? You’re w
Dominic’s POVMy hands tightened around the steering wheel as I drove through the dark streets, the city lights flickering past like ghosts. My mind was racing, my chest tight with fear.Aurora’s signal had led me here, to Patrick’s old office building, not to the address he had given me.I knew Patrick. He was a snake. A master of deception. He wanted me to go to the wrong place while he did whatever sick thing he had planned.The tracking device on Aurora’s phone had been steady for the past few minutes, but then…“Sir, the tracking has stopped.”My heart slammed against my ribs.“What?” I barked, gripping the wheel tighter.“The signal just cut off. It’s gone.”Damn it.I clenched my jaw, forcing myself to stay calm. This wasn’t a coincidence. Patrick was covering his tracks. He must have found out Aurora had a tracker.I inhaled sharply, pushing down the wave of panic rising inside me.I couldn't afford to lose focus now."We’re still going to that building." My voice was firm, le