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2025-01-25 05:25:00The fire had long since burned down to embers, the shadows in the study stretching like skeletal fingers over the walls. Although my hold on the glass had relaxed, I hadn't moved since Livia vanished. My thoughts often returned to her final remarks.
It's not over yet.
From the doorway, Levi spoke in a tired voice, "Could've left me some whisky." He entered, the glow of dying flames briefly illuminating his dark silhouette.
I whispered, avoiding eye contact, "There's more in the cabinet."He stepped inside, his dark silhouette briefly illuminated by the flicker of dying flames.
“There’s more in the cabinet,” I murmured, not looking at him.
He ignored the suggestion, settling into the chair opposite mine instead. His sleeves were rolled to his elbows, streaks of grime and dried blood visible against his skin. “It’s done. The patriarch is out of play.”
I no
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We’d had a tough few weeks. Infact, everything in my life had gotten crazy ever since I got married. We’ll, if we’re being fair, way before that. From ghost marriages, terrorist aunts, crime syndicates, house jacking and mentally ill family members, it’s a wonder I’m still alive.But here I am again, engaged. To the sexiest man in the world, with the life that should be the fairytale of my dreams. But why did I feel apprehensive? Like I was waiting for the other shoe to drop. Maybe it’s cause everything feels so unfinished, like we’re turning the page before closing the chapter. “Morning.” Levi kissed my forehead as his naked body moves under me.I looked up and there was my husband, well fiancé. Or husband. How did this even work? I should’ve asked but instead I looked up and said. “Morning Mr. Vanderbilt.”He chuckled, the smile lighting up his eyes. “Morning, Mrs. Vanderbilt.”The sound of that made my heart skip a bit. He had never called me that. Infact, I just realized nobody h
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The photo was still on my desk when Levi found me.“Any updates?” I leaned on the desk, the edges of the photo cutting into my palm, and asked, my voice rougher than I meant. His arms were stiff as he entered the study, the creases of his face marked by the day's stress. His shirt sleeves were rolled up, revealing the corded muscle of his forearms, and his tie was loosened. He still had a predator's edge that never dulled, even if it was uncommon to see him appear so unguarded.He closed the door after saying, "They're narrowing it down." “The team suspects it’s someone on the inside.”I exhaled a bitter laugh. “Of course it is. We need to talk about how disloyal your men are. Why stop at outsiders when betrayal is so readily available in-house?”Levi’s eyes flicked to the photo in my hand. “ just a few bad eggs, it comes with the trade. What’s that?&rdqu
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High above the metropolitan skyline, the restaurant was like something out of a dream. The entire room was filled with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in a sea of sparkling lights below. Somewhere behind me, I could hear the soft hum of a string quartet, their notes drifting through the atmosphere like smoke. Even the room's fragrance was pricey; sandalwood, citrus, and a subtle floral note that I couldn't identify cost more than I'd ever want to know.“Do you always go this far when you’re trying to impress someone?” I asked, breaking the silence.Levi smirked as he pulled out my chair. “Only when it matters.”I detested the way his voice sounded, deep and steady, like if it were directly connected to my heartbeat. Knowing that every small concession like this was just another crack in the wall I had spent so much time constructing, I allowed him to push my chair in even though I shouldn't have.
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I heard screams from those around me, and someone yelled for assistance, but it was too late. The lawyer's secrets perished with him as his lifeless eyes gazed up at the sky. My hands were still shaking when I got back to the estate. Levi was in the study waiting for me, and when he spotted me, his face darkened.“What happened?” he asked, rising from his chair.I dropped into the seat across from him, my voice barely above a whisper. “He’s dead.”“Who?”“The lawyer,” I said, my throat tightening. “He was going to tell me everything, and now he’s dead.”Levi’s jaw clenched, his eyes narrowing. “This wasn’t an accident.”“No,” I said, my voice trembling. “It wasn’t.”He took a position behind me and rested his hands on the back of my chair.
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“Maybe I don’t care about dying.” I finally replied quietly. “Maybe I’m looking for an escape from this.”His eyes darkened, and I knew I’d crossed a line. “Careful, Eliana,” he warned.“Why? Are you going to add that to the list of things I can’t say?” I spat.Levi's jaw tensed, and he appeared to be about to speak for a second before simply shaking his head. "Control is not the issue here. It's a matter of survival. In case you haven't heard, these people don't follow the rules.”I responded to that by saying, "Then maybe you should have informed me that your competitors are respawning."I roll my eyes. “Respawning? What is this? A Batman novel? Under a new leader, no less. When were you planning on telling me that, Levi? Or does trust only go one way?”His silence was answer enough.I took a step back, m
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Years had passed since the day we fought for freedom, for peace, and for the life we have now. The life we had dreamed of for so long but never dared to imagine in the depth of our darkest days.Our home was no longer a symbol of chaos or fear—it was a sanctuary. The walls that once echoed with tension now hummed with the laughter of our children and the soft murmur of conversations that held no weight of the past. It was a place of peace, of love, of family.Levi stood by the window, looking out over the vast grounds of our estate. The sun was setting, casting a warm, golden light over everything. He had always been the protector, the one who looked out for everyone, but now, as I watched him from behind, I saw the shift. The years had softened him in ways I hadn't expected. His gaze, once sharp and filled with purpose, now held a quiet w
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The world around me was a blur of motion, flashes of light and darkness, the steady beep of machines blending with the sound of Levi’s voice. He was calling my name, his hand gripping mine tightly, but everything felt distant, as though I was floating somewhere far from him.“Eliana, stay with me,” he said, his voice strained, as though it was costing him everything to speak. I could hear the panic there, the fear, but there was something else too—something I hadn’t heard before. Something raw. His hand tightened around mine, and I tried to squeeze back, but my fingers felt heavy, sluggish. I couldn’t focus, couldn’t stay present. My body felt foreign to me, as though I was losing control of it.“Eliana,” Levi’s voice broke through again, more urgent this time. “I need you to stay with me. Just a little longer, please.”I tried to respond, but no words came. Instead, I felt the p
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