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73 | Shadows of the Past
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Lilah’s POVThe morning dawns too quickly, and I’m already exhausted before the day has even started. None of us slept after last night’s encounter. Lucy’s eyes are red-rimmed, her face pale with worry. Robert sits by the window, his sharp eyes scanning the street below, his jaw clenched.We were supposed to leave immediately, but the reality of uprooting our lives isn’t as simple as packing a bag and disappearing. Robert spent most of the night making calls, trying to arrange a safe place for us to go.I rest a hand on my belly, my mind racing. I’ve been careful—so careful—but somehow, Ivan still managed to track me down.“We’ll figure this out,” Robert says firmly, breaking the silence.I glance at him, my throat tightening. He’s been so strong through all of this, taking on responsibilities that aren’t his to bear.“Thank you,” I whisper, my voice barely audible.He looks at me, his expression softening. “You don’t have to thank me, Lilah. We’re family now.”Lucy walks into the roo
Last Updated : 2024-12-14Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 75 | The Devil’s Bargain
Lilah’s POVThe cold air bites at my skin as Ivan’s iron grip pins me to his chest. My heart pounds against my ribcage, each beat reverberating with terror. The darkness of the forest seems to close in around us, suffocating and endless.“Let me go!” I scream again, my voice hoarse and desperate.Ivan doesn’t answer. His pace is unrelenting, his expression a mask of cold indifference. The moonlight filters through the canopy, casting sharp shadows over his chiseled features.Behind us, the cabin is silent. I don’t know if Robert and Lucy are alive—or if Ivan’s men left them to bleed out on the floor. The thought is too painful to bear.“Ivan, please!” I beg, tears streaming down my face. “You don’t have to do this.”He finally stops, his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine.“Do what, Lilah?” he says, his voice low and dangerous. “Protect what’s mine?”“I’m not yours,” I spit, summoning every ounce of defiance I can muster.His grip tightens, and I gasp as his face inches closer to mi
Last Updated : 2024-12-14Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 76 | Shadows in the Cage
Lilah’s POVIt’s been a week since Ivan brought me here. A week of waking up in this gilded prison, with its suffocating silence and air that reeks of power and control. I glance at the clock on the wall—an ornate, golden monstrosity that ticks so quietly it’s almost mocking. Eleven at night.The mansion is quiet now. The guards outside my door have stopped their low murmuring. I’ve spent days memorizing their shifts, the pattern of footsteps in the hall, and the clicks of their radios. Every detail matters if I want to get out of here.I press my hands over my belly, feeling the small swell of life beneath my skin.“I’m going to get us out of here,” I whisper to my unborn child. “I promise.”The baby kicks in response, a tiny, reassuring nudge. It’s enough to steel my resolve.---Dinner with Ivan earlier was as insufferable as usual. He has a way of making every meal feel like a negotiation. He asked questions about my health, the baby, and even how I was adjusting to “our home,” as
Last Updated : 2024-12-14Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 77 | The Price of Freedom
Lilah’s POVThe world outside the mansion is a distant memory, like a dream fading in the morning light. Days blur together here, each one suffocating and heavy. But tonight, as I sit on the windowsill in my room, staring at the moonlight spilling over the gardens, something feels different. The air hums with tension, as if the night itself is holding its breath.I run my hand over my baby bump, the slight curve a reminder of why I can’t give up. My child deserves freedom, even if I have to risk everything to give it to them.The knock on my door startles me.“Come in,” I say cautiously, slipping off the windowsill.The door creaks open, and Anna steps in, her expression more nervous than usual. She closes the door behind her and wrings her hands, her gaze darting around the room like she’s afraid someone might be listening.“Miss Lilah,” she whispers, her voice trembling. “There’s a way out.”My heart skips a beat. “What?”She takes a shaky breath and moves closer. “There’s a deliver
Last Updated : 2024-12-14Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 78 | Chains and Whispers
Lilah's POVThe next morning, I wake to find Anna gone. Her absence gnaws at me, the weight of guilt pressing on my chest. Did Ivan find out about her part in my escape attempt? I picture her face, her trembling hands as she warned me, and my stomach churns.I can’t sit here, paralyzed by fear. If Anna is in trouble because of me, I need to know.---The halls of the mansion feel colder today, the usual quiet now oppressive. Ivan’s presence lingers everywhere, like a shadow I can’t shake. His words from last night echo in my mind: “You’ll never run again.”When I pass by the kitchens, the staff lowers their heads, avoiding my gaze. It’s as if the entire house is mourning something unspoken.Finally, I find the courage to approach one of the maids, a young girl named Marla. She’s carrying a tray of tea, her hands trembling slightly as I step into her path.“Marla,” I whisper, glancing around to make sure we’re alone. “Do you know where Anna is?”Her eyes dart to the side, and she shift
Last Updated : 2024-12-14Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 79 | Shadows in the Forest
Lilah's POVThe distant thrum of helicopter blades echoes through the forest, growing louder with each passing second. My pulse quickens as I press myself against the rough bark of a tree, my breath hitching in my throat. The cool night air does little to soothe the fire in my lungs after running so far.I peer up through the canopy, where the moonlight struggles to break through. The sound of the helicopter is unnervingly close now. Its searchlight sweeps over the treetops, piercing through the darkness like an unforgiving eye.I clutch my stomach instinctively, whispering under my breath, “It’s okay, baby. I’ll keep us safe.”But how?---The forest stretches endlessly before me, a maze of towering trees and shifting shadows. I know I can’t stay here long. Ivan’s reach is vast, and if he’s already sent his men after me, hiding isn’t an option.I force myself to move, keeping low to the ground. My legs ache, and every step feels like a monumental effort, but stopping is not an option
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Lilah's POVThe journey back to Ivan’s mansion feels like a death march. The SUV is eerily silent, the hum of the engine the only sound as Maxime drives through the darkened countryside. Ivan sits beside me, his presence suffocating. I keep my gaze fixed on the passing trees, refusing to look at him.My mind races, frantic for a way out, but every avenue feels blocked. Ivan’s calm demeanor terrifies me more than his rage ever could.“You’ve been busy,” he says finally, his voice low and measured.I don’t respond.He turns his head toward me, his dark eyes narrowing. “You thought you could run, Lilah? Hide? And that I wouldn’t find you?”I clench my hands into fists, keeping them pressed against my thighs. “You didn’t care for two months,” I snap, my voice trembling. “Why now? Why not just leave me alone?”His lips curl into a cold smile. “Because you’re mine. You don’t get to walk away.”---When we arrive at the mansion, I’m dragged out of the car by Maxime, his grip firm but not rou
Last Updated : 2024-12-14Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 81 | Shadows of Rebellion
Lilah's POVThe morning light filters through the barred windows of my new prison, casting long shadows across the room. I lie still, staring at the ceiling, my mind heavy with restless thoughts. The events of the previous night replay in my head on an endless loop. Ivan knows about the baby.A knock on the door startles me out of my thoughts. It opens without waiting for my response, and a young woman steps in, carrying a tray of food. Her features are soft, and her expression is neutral, though her eyes dart around the room nervously."Breakfast," she says softly, placing the tray on a small table near the bed.I sit up slowly, my body stiff from a night of uneasy sleep. “Thank you,” I murmur, though my appetite is non-existent.She nods but hesitates by the door, as if debating whether to say more. Finally, she leans closer, her voice barely above a whisper. "Be careful around him. He’s not as calm as he seems."Before I can respond, she slips out of the room, closing the door behi
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Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 94 | Big Emma
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