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45 | The Line Between Love and Betrayal
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Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 46 | A Dangerous Game
Lilah's POV : The silence in the room was deafening. My heart hammered so loudly that I was sure Ivan could hear it. The burner phone in his hand felt like a death sentence, and his eyes—cold, calculating, and terrifying—bored into me, demanding answers I couldn’t give. “Answer me,” Ivan repeated, his tone low and venomous. “Who are you talking to?” “I-I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I stammered, my voice cracking under the weight of his gaze. He stepped closer, towering over me. “Lilah, do not insult me with lies.” “I swear,” I whispered, my throat dry. “I don’t know how that got there.” His fingers tightened around the phone, the crack of plastic echoing through the room. “You expect me to believe that someone slipped this into your pocket without you noticing?” I swallowed hard, my mind racing for an explanation that wouldn’t get me killed. “Maybe it was Lucy,” I blurted out. “She’s been acting strange lately. Maybe she’s trying to—” “Don’t,” he interrupted
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Lilah's POV :Morning came too soon, dragging with it an air of impending doom. Ivan's orders echoed in my mind like a haunting melody—bait. It was a word that stripped me of autonomy, reducing me to a pawn in his dangerous game. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being set up for something far worse than he was letting on.Lucy tried to mask her worry as we sat together in the corner of the dining room. Ivan’s men hovered near the exits, their watchful eyes tracking our every move. I pushed my untouched plate away, my appetite smothered by anxiety.“He’s using you,” Lucy hissed under her breath. “And we’re just supposed to sit here and wait for it all to blow up?”I kept my voice low, mindful of the guards. “What choice do we have? Running isn’t an option, and I don’t have enough information to fight back.”“Then we get the information,” she said, determination hardening her voice.I raised an eyebrow. “And how do you propose we do that? Dmitri follows me everywhere, and Ivan...
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 48 | Shadows in the Dark
Lilah's POV :The air in the café thickened as Ivan stepped inside, his commanding presence swallowing the room whole. Behind him followed a figure I hadn’t seen before. He moved like a predator, sharp and deliberate, his icy gray eyes scanning the room with lethal precision. His dark suit was immaculately tailored, but there was a quiet menace to him that made my blood run cold.“Damien,” Robert muttered under his breath.I turned to Robert sharply, my pulse quickening. “You know him?”“Everyone who’s crossed Ivan knows Damien,” Robert said grimly, his voice barely above a whisper. “He’s Ivan’s enforcer. His shadow. If Damien’s here, this isn’t a warning. It’s a threat.”Damien stayed near the door, his stance casual but his eyes calculating. Two other men—friends or henchmen, I wasn’t sure—followed behind him, their expressions blank but their postures screaming intimidation. They fanned out, blocking the exits, while Ivan moved toward us like a storm rolling in.---I forced mysel
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 49 | The Devil's Circle
Lilah's POV :The restaurant exuded elegance, its grand chandeliers casting a golden glow over the polished marble floors. Ivan had chosen the venue, one of the most exclusive in the city, to celebrate a deal he’d recently closed. Sitting across from him, I found it hard to focus on the delicate arrangement of food on my plate. His presence was overpowering, as always—dark suit perfectly tailored, his eyes sharp and calculating even in a moment of supposed relaxation.But beneath the refined atmosphere, unease churned in my gut. Something felt off, a nagging instinct I couldn’t shake.“Ivan,” I ventured, my voice barely louder than a whisper. “Are you sure this place is safe?”His gaze flicked to me, piercing as always. “Do you trust me, Lilah?”I hesitated. Did I? Ivan had protected me time and again, but his world was built on violence and deceit. Trusting him felt like standing on a razor’s edge.Before I could answer, a deafening crack shattered the air. A window exploded inward,
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 50 | Shadows of Betrayal
Lilah's POV :The safe house was unnervingly silent the next morning, save for the occasional sound of footsteps echoing in the halls. Ivan’s men were on high alert, patrolling every corner of the property. It felt like a fortress, yet the tension in the air made me feel as though it could crumble at any moment.I had barely slept after overhearing the meeting. Ivan’s words replayed in my mind, haunting and sharp. “Make it messy.” He had spoken about my brother’s death with such cold finality, as though it was just another step in his grand scheme.Robert’s betrayal was undeniable. The Mexicans’ ambush was no coincidence, and I couldn’t ignore his connection to the attack. But he was still my brother. How could I stand by while Ivan plotted his death?The sound of voices outside my room pulled me from my thoughts. Peeking through the slightly ajar door, I saw Damien talking with Andrey and two other men I didn’t recognize.“We can’t wait too long,” Damien was saying. “If Robert gets w
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 51 | The Breaking Point
Lilah's POV :The days following the raid at the docks blurred into one long, painful haze. The weight of everything—the gunfire, the betrayal, and Ivan’s chilling words—pressed against my chest like a physical burden. I couldn’t sleep without hearing the echoes of bullets ricocheting off concrete or seeing Ivan, bloodied and stoic, leaning on Damien as we fled the scene.Now, we were back at the safe house, but it felt anything but safe. A storm brewed within its walls, a silence so sharp it was deafening. Ivan barely looked at me anymore. His cold demeanor, once tolerable, now felt like knives slicing into my skin.But it was better this way, wasn’t it? I couldn’t face him either—not when every glance, every fleeting touch, reminded me of the impossible choice looming ahead.My brother or Ivan.Robert or the man I had started falling for.The thought sent a pang of guilt surging through me. How could I even consider Ivan when Robert was my brother? The man who had helped raise me, w
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 52 | Crossroads of the Heart
Lilah's POV :The silence in the house was oppressive. I sat in the study, staring at the photograph of Ivan with Damien and Andrey, my fingers tracing its edges. The image of Ivan smiling—an expression I had rarely seen—felt like a cruel reminder of what I had lost. Or maybe, what I had never truly had.I clenched my fists, the storm in my chest swelling. How did everything become so tangled? How did I go from the girl who wanted nothing more than to keep her family safe to the woman caught between loyalty to her brother and feelings for the man who wanted to destroy him?I found Ivan later that night in the library. He was sitting in one of the armchairs near the fireplace, a tumbler of whiskey in his hand, his gaze fixed on the flames. He looked tired—more than I had ever seen him. There was a faint shadow of pain in his eyes, but it vanished the moment he noticed me standing in the doorway.“What do you want?” His voice was sharp, cutting through the silence like a blade.I swallo
Last Updated : 2024-12-08Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 53 | A Shattered Heart
Lilah's POV :The hallway stretched before me, dimly lit and silent except for the faint hum of voices coming from Ivan's office. My heart thundered in my chest, each step I took toward his door feeling heavier than the last. I had made up my mind.No matter how cold or distant he had been, I couldn’t hold back any longer. Ivan had consumed me—his strength, his ruthlessness, his rare moments of tenderness. I had to tell him how I felt. If he didn’t feel the same, I would walk away, but at least I would know.As I reached his office door, I stopped short, my hand hovering over the doorknob. The muffled voices on the other side grew clearer.“I don’t care who they are,” Ivan’s deep, commanding voice growled. “Robert dies first for leaking our plans to the Mexicans. He’s a traitor, and I’ll make sure he pays for it.”I froze, my breath catching in my throat.“And what about the others?” another voice asked—Damien’s, I realized.There was a pause before Ivan responded, his tone colder th
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Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 70 | Shadows in the Light
Lilah's POV :I wake up to the first slivers of dawn creeping through the curtains. The quiet hum of the village surrounds me, and for a moment, I let the peace of it settle over my restless heart. It’s strange, living somewhere so far removed from the chaos of my past. But no matter how much I try, I can’t seem to leave the shadows behind.I slip out of bed, careful not to wake Lucy or Robert. The last thing I want is another argument about how I shouldn’t be working. They mean well, but I can’t keep relying on them. I need to pull my weight.The walk to the bakery is quiet, the cobblestone streets damp with morning dew. As I step into Linda’s shop, the warmth of freshly baked bread envelops me.“Good morning, Lilah,” Linda greets me with her usual smile, handing me a cup of tea.“Morning,” I reply, already tying on my apron.Linda has been nothing but kind since I started working here. She’s patient when I fumble a recipe, quick to praise when I get something right. I’m learning mor
Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 69 | A Fresh Start
Lilah's POV : Lilah woke up early, the faint sunlight filtering through the thin curtains of their small rented apartment. The quiet hum of village life outside the window felt worlds away from the chaos she’d fled. She shook off the lingering remnants of her restless night, determined to make today productive. She’d been staying here with Robert and Lucy for weeks now, grateful for their support but restless with the feeling of being a burden. Her search for work had been disheartening—every shop and stall in the village market either didn’t need help or couldn’t afford to hire anyone new. But today, she was determined to try again. Pulling on her worn coat and tying her hair back, Lilah grabbed her small purse and slipped out the door, leaving Lucy and Robert to their morning routines. The market was bustling by the time she arrived, the aroma of fresh produce, baked goods, and spices mingling in the crisp morning air. She wandered past the stalls, scanning for any signs of
Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 68 | The Threads Tighten
Lilah's POV :The next morning, the air in the apartment feels heavier, as if the walls themselves are closing in. I barely sleep, tossing and turning until the first rays of dawn seep through the curtains. The note lies on the nightstand, its message burning into my mind.You can’t hide forever.The words feel like a noose around my neck.By the time Robert comes home from the bakery, I’ve managed to convince myself to stay calm. He sets a box of leftover pastries on the counter and eyes me suspiciously.“You look like you’ve seen a ghost,” he says, brushing flour from his hands.I force a smile. “Just a rough night.”“Rough how?”“It’s nothing, Robert. Drop it,” I snap, sharper than I intended.He raises an eyebrow but doesn’t push further. Instead, he grabs a cup of coffee and retreats to his room, leaving me alone in the kitchen.Lucy stumbles in later, her shift at the bar clearly taking its toll. She flops onto the couch with a groan, her red hair sticking out in all directions.
Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 67 | Shadows in the Daylight
Lilah's POV :The streets seem quieter than usual, but maybe that’s just me. Every step I take feels heavier, as if the weight of someone else’s gaze is pinned to my back. I glance over my shoulder again, my heart skipping a beat, but the sidewalk behind me is empty. Just a woman walking her dog, a cyclist pedaling lazily, and the occasional honk of a car. Normal. Too normal.I pull my coat tighter, the brisk December air biting through the fabric. My doctor said I was fine, perfectly healthy, yet I feel anything but. Maybe it's the lack of sleep or the constant ache in my chest that has nothing to do with my health and everything to do with him—Ivan.He doesn’t want me. Worse, he probably wants me dead. I remind myself of this every time my thoughts drift to the way his voice dipped when he was angry or the rare moments when his icy exterior thawed. Foolish. There’s no going back, no undoing what’s already been done.I shake the thoughts away and focus on the walk home. Robert and Lu
Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 66 | A New Beginning
Lilah’s POV :The village was small, nestled in the lush countryside of southern France. Rolling hills stretched out as far as the eye could see, dotted with vineyards, olive trees, and cottages that seemed untouched by time. It was picturesque, serene—everything we needed after the chaos we’d escaped. But no matter how beautiful it was, I couldn’t shake the heaviness that lingered in my chest.Robert had found the village through a contact of his, someone who knew how to keep secrets. The house he rented for us was small but cozy, with pale stone walls and a thatched roof. It sat at the edge of the village, overlooking a field of sunflowers that swayed gently in the breeze. For most people, this would be paradise. For me, it was a hiding place.Lucy and Robert were already settling in, unloading the few belongings we had from the car. I stood in the doorway, staring out at the quiet street, my hand resting on my stomach. The thought of the life growing inside me still felt surreal, l
Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 65 | Escape in the Shadows
Lilah’s POVThe night was dark, the only sounds around us the soft rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of the woods. Lucy and I moved swiftly through the trees, our breaths shallow, hearts pounding in our chests. Robert had made the call earlier, securing tickets for a flight to France, away from everything. Away from Ivan and the terror that had crept into our lives.I glanced over at Lucy, her face pale in the moonlight, eyes wide with fear. “You really think this is the best idea?” I whispered, the words heavy on my lips.Lucy nodded, her voice low and determined. “It’s the only way, Lilah. We can’t stay here. Not with him still looking for us.”I bit my lip, glancing back at the small cabin we’d called home for the past few weeks. It felt like we were abandoning it, running away like criminals in the dead of night. But there was no other choice. Not if we wanted to survive.Robert had arranged everything, a taxi waiting for us at the edge of the woods. We hurried toward it, th
Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 64 | Silence and Secrets
Lilah’s POV :The days that followed were like a haze, a never-ending cycle of fear and uncertainty. Lucy and I had found a tiny, isolated cabin deep in the woods, a place where we could hide and regroup. But even here, the weight of what we’d escaped from lingered heavy in the air.I avoided Ivan’s calls and texts, turning away from the messages that popped up on my phone, pretending I didn’t see them. It was a survival tactic, a way to protect myself from the pain of knowing he was out there, hunting us. Every time his name flashed on the screen, my heart clenched, a sharp, agonizing twist of emotion that I couldn’t bear to confront.The truth was, I was scared of him. Not just scared—terrified. Terrified of what he’d do if he found us, of what he’d become if he ever caught up with us. And more than that, I was terrified of the darkness that seemed to swirl around him, a darkness that had already claimed my brother and threatened to take everything from me.Lucy tried to comfort me,
Felon- A Dark Mafia Romance 63 | Shadows of the Past
Lilah’s POV :The air felt heavy with unspoken words as Ivan stood there, his intense blue eyes fixed on mine. I could feel the weight of his gaze, the lingering intensity of his presence. The silence stretched out between us, thick with memories and unshed tears.I tightened my grip on Lucy’s hand, finding strength in the warmth of her touch. She stood beside me, her expression a mixture of fear and determination. “Lilah, we should go,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “He’s dangerous.”I shook my head, my throat suddenly tight with emotion. “I can’t run forever, Lucy. I can’t hide from him forever.”Ivan’s expression darkened, a muscle twitching in his jaw. “You shouldn’t have left,” he said, his voice low and rough. “You should have trusted me.”“Trusted you?” I spat, the bitterness in my voice surprising even me. “You were going to kill me, Ivan. Just like you killed my brother.”His face paled, the flash of pain in his eyes only fueling my anger. “Robert was a liability,”
