ELIZABETH’s POVI turned, expecting to see the maidservants Adam promised but saw him instead, standing in the doorway.'What the actual fuck?' I said, half screaming, while reaching for my clothes I abandoned on the bed. Thankfully, he wasn't with any guard.'I am so sorry. I didn't mean to intrude.' He said almost immediately with an embarrassed cheek. He quickly left and closed the door so that I could dress up.I was supposed to be angry with him, but I wasn't. The way he kept his eye fixed on my naked body made me feel uncomfortable and embarrassed… but his eyes… his eyes, they were so charming and alluring. Who would have thought that I'd admire my parents' murderer this way…'This is not real,' I muttered to myself, snapping out of my illusion and quickly slipping the dress up my shoulders.'You can come in,' I said after securing my belt tightly around my hip. I wasn't in for any nasty surprises.'I am sorry again, but are you sure you're not, like naked or something?' He aske
ADAM'S POV:I had to convince Elizabeth to believe that the sudden stop was due to leg cramps. I didn't want her poking around or asking me questions I couldn't answer.I dropped her off quickly in her room before returning hastly to the playroom. I see someone's imprint on the handle and my defense were up immediately.I enter inside the room and locked it behind me. The toys were scattered and the drawers were in shambles.I knew that if there was one person who had access to this room, it would be Kevin, and it was obvious he left in a great hurry. I smile inwardly as I see the condom pack ripped open. I will have to reprimand him later, but I guess he should enjoy whatever he's doing.The thoughts quickly makes me think of Elizabeth and how etheral she looked today. Maybe I should go a quick check up on her.I wanted to surprise her and quickly open the door without knocking.'What the fuck?' She yelled and quickly made a dash for her clothes. I knew I should stare but her body ca
ELIZABETH'S POV 'Oh, I'm so sorry mistress, I didn’t know you were the one standing over there. I thought it was one of the servants. You must leave this arena, my mistress. If the Don sees you here Under my watch, I will be held accountable For your actions.' A guard said and walked me to my room.'Is anybody forbidding from staying there?' I asked in genuine curiosity.'I am not allowed to answer your questions mistress, but the Don requested that you should not be by yourself in this estate.' He said and walked off.I chuckled in realization. Adam doesn't want me sniffing around the compound. How cliché because that was exactly what I resolved to do. I knew he was suspicious of me, but that could not stop me from achieving my goals.I paced around the room for a while trying to figure out Adam's weak point.I remembered how his eyes spoke thousands of lustful words in my ears before he caught himself. I remember the desires I saw in his eyes when I stepped out of the car. I knew w
ADAM'S POV 'Kevin?' I asked in shock.'Yes, boss?' He asked, bending his head in submission.'You seem like you have something to say?' I asked, looking at him expectantly. The other Brodas turned too, waiting for whatever he will say.'I'm sorry for interrupting you, but I don't think we should kill her yet. She can serve a much bigger purpose sometime later in the future,' He said, his head still bowed.'What do you suggest then?' I asked, still curious.'Let's send her to the sisterhood caven, where she'll be taught fierce loyalty. Afterwards, she will be one of ours.' Kevin answered.I looked from Kevin to Yumi and back to Yumi. My eyes lingered on her for a while. It will be very hard to get Yumi to be part of us. It will take severe torture, and she might die in the process. Well, that will be a win-win.'Just allow me to die in your hands, Adam,' Yumi said tiredly.I chuckled at her and turned to Kevin. 'Very well then. I'm sure she'll serve a much better purpose.' I said and
ELIZABETH POV:Adam watch out!' I screamed in fear.I guess he didn't hear as he swivelled to the left, right where the danger zone was. I didn't recognise any of the huge men that stood there.'Who are these people, and what do they want?' I yelled in horror. In as much as I act strong and tough, I know how to retreat from danger zones when I see one.Ignoring me and my wails, Adam turned to my maidservant. 'Lizzy, protect your mistress. Never let her out of your sight. If anything gets tensed, you know what to do.' He said protectively.Lizzy nodded curtly in understanding and locked the car after Adam went out.'What did he mean by that?' I asked tearfully after Adam got out.'I will explain later, but for now, you have to sit tight and watch them,' she said, hushing me.I watched as Adam walked closer to the men and tried to have a conversation with them. They sized him up instead and walked dangerously close to him.And that exact moment, Lizzy pressed an emergency button I never
ADAM'S POVAdam watch out!' She screamed in fear.I don't see it until it's too late, a black car with tinted windows stops very close to ours and I almost bump into them.Thankfully, I managed to get the car in place before loosening my seatbelt. I watched in confusion as two hefty guys came out of the car and charged towards ours.Quickly, I left Lizzy with specific instructions and left the car. I walked up to them and demanded some sort of explanation. They didn’t know who they were dealing with.‘Why did you bump into us?’ I asked the first man angrily.'You should be grateful you're not dead yet,' one of them said sarcastically and charged for me.'What is it you want?' I asked, trying to pacify them.'We received specific orders to kill you and bring the woman in the car alive,' the other one said.Elizabeth? How did they know about Elizabeth? And how did they know that we were coming that way? Something wasn't right.'We can make this easy for you. Give us the girl and we will
Elizabeth’s POV‘He has requested that you meet him in Sir Richard's private chambers. We're here to get you prepared to see your husband.' They said and I could hear a scorn from one of them. I ignored her because she knew nothing about my plans.They bathed and scrubbed me well and dressed me in the finest purple gown I had laid eyes on. I looked terrific when they were done with the light makeup, which did nothing but complement my beautiful face.'He's waiting, mistress,' Lizzy said and gestured me to follow her. We walked from the east wing to the west wing, where Richard's room was.'Leave us,' Adam said to the guards and the maidservants accompanying us.As they left, Adam gestured for me to sit beside him. 'I'm so sorry for how I treated you yesterday. I was in pain and I wasn’t thinking straight. Do you forgive me?' He asked genuinely.I looked into his eyes and saw how truthful they were. I hated the fact that I could not completely ignore him. I hated the little tingling fe
ADAM'S POV'You should see things for yourself,' Kevin said and left the room.I raced to Richard's room immediately.‘The doctor said that his health is deteriorating seriously and he had little time to live.' Kevin whispered in my ears.We walked down to his room and found the doctor attending to Richard. 'Adam, thank God you're here. These are the prescriptions he needs to keep him going, but I will be very honest with you. He has very little time,' the doctor said as a matter of fact.'What do you think will help his condition?' I asked carefully, not allowing my voice to slip.'Human connection. He doesn't need to be isolated. I have seen patients like this, and if there's one thing that makes them recover, it is a connection with their families, their friends and their spouse especially.' The doctor explained.'Is that a matter of certainty?' I asked the doctor.'Like I said, from all the patients I've interacted with, that has always been the cure.' The doctor said.'Send for E
Elizabeth's POVHis presence was like a storm, quiet but heavy with tension. He set his eyes upon mine, and his eyebrows were drawn together.He stepped closer. “What happened?”I tried to regulate my breathing.“Nothing,” I lied.His gaze turned dark, and he stepped forward. “Don't lie to me.”I swallowed hard.He took another step. He spoke, his voice dropped, almost soft but not soft. “Who was here?”I hesitated, even though I did know not to assume Adam wouldn't eventually find out.And, I whispered, “Lance.”His entire body became stiff.He stayed silent and then, his voice turned low. “Lance was here.”I nodded.Something shifted his expression. It scared me.Without another word, he grabbed his cell and called. “Double the security. Now.”His eyes didn’t leave mine. “I will kill the man myself if he ever gets close to you again.”“I…” My voice stopped short. "He went out before you arrived."His stare darkened. “And?”I swallowed hard.“He wanted me to accompany him.”The secon
Elizabeth's POVA distant beep roused me from the dark. My limbs felt heavy, like being underwater. My eyelids quivered, refusing the opening capacity, their lashes stuck together. My head pounded loudly, and I groaned.What the hell happened to me?My nose caught a weird scent.Was that medicine?I opened my eyes, groaning as the bright ceiling lights burned my eyes.White walls. Machines. Drips from the IV stuck onto the wrist.A hospital.Panic flared through me quickly. My heart pounded, causing one of the machines to sound its alarm. My hands were around the sheets, holding them tightly. I was alive. That meant Adam...No. Not Adam. Richard, that devil!Flashes of the last thing I could remember slammed into me like a truck. Richard's sneer, Adam screaming my name.I swallowed, my mouth tasting like sandpaper.A nurse walked in wearing a light blue scrub, looking surprised as she saw me. Her expression turned into a smile and she hurried towards me. "Well, you're awake. We were a
Adam's POVI wanted to tear him to shreds.Bloody bastard!“You came,” he said, his lips forming a wicked smirk.“You must have missed me,” he continued.I stepped forward, opening the glass door and walked in.“It's been barely a day and you're already here,” he mocked. “Seems you need my help.”“Where are they?” I asked, not interested in his bullshit.“Who?” He asked, smiling. “You have to be specific, brother.”He was mocking me.“Don’t fucking play games with me, Richard! Where are they?” I asked, pissed as hell.“I am in the mood for a game. Shall we play hide and seek?” He asked, still smiling.My voice turned hoarse and deeper. “I'm not in the mood.”“But I am,” he answered cheerfully.“What do you want?” I asked.“To leave here,” he answered, immediately.“Not a chance,” I blurted.“Now answer me. Where the hell did you put them? Kevin's family.”“Oh, them?” He asked.He was sounding more like a psychopath every single day.“Where did you keep Diana and her daughter?” I asked
Adam's POVThe heart monitor started beeping again, and I exhaled.She coughed, her eyes still closed, and I fell to my knees. “Thank you,” I breathed.“She's stable,” I heard the doctor say. He checked her pulse and turned to me. “I'll have to watch her to avoid such things happening again.”I didn't answer, only nodding slightly while I kept my eyes on her.I should have never let her out of my sight. She was suffering because of me. This was never going to happen again.Looking at her fragile form made me want to kill Richard, but I couldn't.I stood up, and the door opened. Yumi walked in, and Christine entered a few seconds later. She had a bandage on her forehead and looked guilty. Her eyes resting on Elizabeth.“What do you want?” I asked, facing Christine.“I'm so sorry,” Christine said, her voice trembling.“That's not what I asked,” I replied. My eyes stayed glued to her. I stepped forward.Yumi stood between us, blocking my path. “I didn't help you so you could kill my cous
Adam's POV“You're foolish,” Richard cursed. “She shot her.”“Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill you, right now!” I yelled.My finger twitched at the trigger and I waited.“You can't do it,” Richard sneered. “You don't have it in you.”“I don't?” I asked. “Don’t push your luck brother.”“I’m not afraid of you, brother,” Richard said, laughing.“You should be,” I spat. I wanted to send him to hell, but he was right. My hands wouldn't pull the trigger no matter how much I tried.His eyes darted to Elizabeth and back at me. “I'm taking her with me,” he announced.“In your dreams, Richard,” I growled.He moved and my gun followed. “Don’t tempt me.”“Give her to me,” Richard yelled.He was only getting her when I died. “You touch her, you're dead.”“Watch me,” he said and moved forward.“Richard, don't!” I warned, hesitating.He didn't listen and began running towards me.“Richard, don't,” Lily begged, her voice breaking.I pulled the trigger, and he fell to the floor. He screame
Adam’s POV“Adam!” Elizabeth’s voice cut through with fear.I barely had time to react before Richard’s gun fired.The shot rang out, but I felt nothing. There was no pain or impact.Because Richard had missed. He looked at me surprised and my eyes trailed down to Christine beneath his leg.He followed my gaze spotting her. She had pushed him at the last second.She rose, breathing hard.Elizabeth wasted no time. The second Richard stumbled, she twisted out of his hold, breaking free.I moved quickly, throwing my fist in his face. He groaned and stumbled back and I hit him again.The gun fell off his hand and blood dripped from his nostrils.“You fucking...” Richard curses, but my fist hit him hard again. He fell to the floor, holding his bleeding nose.I attacked, but he recovered dodging my punch and kicking me.I growled, and lunged at him, hitting his ribs.The blood slurped from his mouth and he growled. “I have had enough of you.”His feet met my ribs, knocking me out of his sid
Elizabeth’s POVI hissed, pulling at the ropes holding my wrists. Richard and Lily were at the door arguing about whatever they cared about.bI pulled the rope again, hurting my wrist and I gave up with a groan.“Don't bother sweetheart, it won't work,” Richard said, looking at me.He was right. I had been pulling the rope for hours and my wrists was already bruised.“Let’s go,” Richard finally said, adjusting his suit jacket. “She’s not going anywhere.”Lily smirked, flipping her hair over her shoulder. “Good. I’d hate to chase after her again.”She walked out, her heels clicking sharply against the floor, and Richard followed, before the door shut.Screw it. If only someone could...my eyes trailed and focused on Christine.She was on the floor picking each piece of glass and acting like I wasn't in the room.“Ow,” she groaned, holding up the finger that had been cut by the glass.Her eyes met mine and there was complete silence.She returned to picking the glass and I exhaled slowly
Adam’s POV“We have to go back to the monastery,” Maximus yelled.I nodded and we began retreating, covering each other's movement with gunshots at the enemy.Keeping my head low, as my back hit the cold pillars of the monastery, I checked to locate the enemy's position.My men moved in calculated bursts, dodging between broken columns, returning fire with trained precision. But it wasn’t enough. We were pinned down, boxed in like rats.I saw it in their faces, the realization. We were outnumbered. The Yakuza had us trapped, pressing in from all sides.They had the upper hand. I couldn't risk my men dying. I had to think of something.Nico slid beside me, tossing a loaded gun into my hand. "Here, catch!" he shouted over the chaos.I grabbed it on instinct, barely turning my head before a bullet pierced his leg."Aaah!" He screamed falling to the floor. I quickly got down and pulled him away from the firing bullets."Are you going to be okay?" I asked, worried.He nodded, and quickly t
Adam’s POVI was there before he hit the ground, catching his weight as his knees buckled.His fingers clawed at my jacket, breathing ragged. “Adam…”“Stay with me,” I pleaded.His blood pooled beneath him, and men returned. The sniper shooter was dead. They had handled it.Kevin’s grip tightened on my shirt. His eyes darkened. Unfocused.“Listen. I...” He coughed, blood spilling past his lips. “Christine…I...”“Don’t talk. We’ll get you out,” I said.He shook his head violently. His nails dug into my arm. “You don’t…understand.”“Please, listen to me,” he said, panting.“It was my fault. Everything. I'm sorry Adam,” he said, in a teary voice.I shook my head. “No, it's not.”“It is,” he replied. “I had been working with Lance for a while. Ever since I suspected Elizabeth wasn't here just for the money. I connected with lance through some old connections.”I listened, watching the blood pour from his mouth as he struggled to get the words out. “Christine and I were lovers. I help her