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Nyx's Pov My fingers twitched with anticipation. Alden was very careful, secretive, even. He kept things close to his chest, never revealing more than necessary despite me always watching him. But right now, he wasn't here, and I had a rare opportunity. I stepped over the corpses, barely sparing them another glance, and slipped out of my room. The hall was dim, shadows stretching long against the walls, but I moved through them with ease. Alden’s room was at the far end of the hall, the only door that remained firmly locked at all times. Except tonight, when whoever sent those assassins had clearly been inside. I pressed my fingers to the handle and turned. It gave way easily. These guys were amateurs. They didn’t even bother locking it back. Slipping inside, I shut the door behind me, letting my eyes adjust to the darkness. The scent of Alden lingered in the air, subtle, expensive, something sharp beneath it that reminded me of steel and gunpowder. His room was as meticulously
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Nyx’s Pov “No! Don't take her, please! Please, I'll pay you! I'll do whatever you want, leave my daughter alone, please!” My mother screamed, the corner of her eyes red with tears. Her face was heavily bruised, purple and black. She had been hit with a plank by the loan sharks who had suddenly come to our house. “If you don't shut your mouth, we'll be forced to do worse to you! However, your daughter… She's really pretty” The one who looked like their leader came forward, his sunken eyes leered at me. I shrunk back, my entire body trembling. “Why… Why are you doing this to us? We… We don't owe you anything, we've never borrowed money from you.” I yelled, my voice shaking. The leader sneered, revealing yellowed teeth as he shifted his weight and leaned in closer. His voice was cold, unfeeling. “You don’t know, do you?” He chuckled darkly, the sound echoing through the small room, “Your dear father owes us more than you can imagine. He borrowed money to feed his gambling habit. Whe
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Nyx's Pov “Six Hundred One Thousand Dollars!” “Seven Hundred Thousand!” Bids rang throughout the auction house and the more they spoke, the more I got scared. “Nine Hundred Thousand!” Someone bidded and everyone went silent. My eyes immediately went to who had bidded and my eyes widened. “Nine Hundred Thousand going once… twice…” “N… no. You… You can't give me to him!” I screamed, turning my head to stare at the Auction Master, “You can't give me to him!” I struggled to get up, trying to rush towards him but it was no use. I was held down, pushed to the ground, my knees hitting the ground with a painful thud. With fear and wide eyes, I stared at the fat bellied man with horror coursing through my veins. No, this couldn't be. I can't be given to him!“Going thrice! She has been sold at Nine Hundred Thousand!” A roar of approval erupted from the crowd as the gavel came down with a decisive thud, sealing my fate. My heart felt like it was going to burst out of my chest. I clawed a
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Nyx's Pov “Who… Who the hell are you?” Gary spat, trying to regain his composure, though the tremor in his voice betrayed him.The man didn’t respond at first, simply raising an eyebrow as he reached into his suit jacket and pulled out a sleek handgun. Gary's courage faltered and was replaced by shock, sweat dripping down his forehead. He swallowed hard, his eyes darting between the stranger and the gun. The man finally spoke, his voice smooth as silk but laced with steel.“You’ve taken something that doesn’t belong to you.” He said, his eyes narrowing as he took a step forward, “And I’m here to collect it.”Gary’s eyes flicked to me, and he sneered, a desperate laugh bubbling up from his throat, “This girl? She’s mine. I bought and paid for her so she's mine!”The stranger’s expression hardened, and without a form of hesitation, he aimed the gun at Gary’s leg and fired. The sound of the shot echoed through the air, and Gary screamed as he crumpled to the ground, clutching his bleedi
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Nyx's Pov Alden kept his eyes on the road, and I leaned back slightly, wondering what he had to do with me. He had found me even before I was able to find him. Alden Black Lombardi. A ruthless mafia lord who killed with cruelty and didn't care about anything else other than what he wanted to do. Gary was supposed to lead me to him, but instead, he was killed and I was captured by this guy instead. So, obviously there was going to be a change of plans. The car ride felt endless, the city lights flickering like fleeting memories as they streaked past the windows. Yeah… Memories. They began to resurface in my head. Three years ago, I was captured by a mafia gang and sold to another gang. I was ten at that time, and I had to fight for my life amongst the other girls. Older, more ruthless girls who had been there for a very long time. Some of them had gotten pregnant, some of them had been killed off. The situation I was in was either you survive, or you die. A situation that most of u
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Nyx's Pov Helena struck first, her weapon slicing across one man’s throat in a blur of movement. The second man reached for his gun, but I was faster. I lunged at him, driving my blade into his chest. His eyes widened in shock as he crumpled to the floor. The third man tried to run, but Helena threw a knife she snatched from a dead guy, hitting him squarely in the back. He fell face-first, the bottle of whiskey shattering on his face. We armed ourselves quickly, grabbing as many weapons as we could carry. The chaos in the courtyard was our opportunity. Victor was too busy playing the role of executioner to notice us creeping behind the line of guards. “Now.” Helena whispered. We opened fire. The sound of gunshots echoed through the compound, and screams erupted as guards and prisoners alike scrambled for cover. Helena was ruthless, her shots precise and deadly. I wasn’t as skilled, but my anger made up for it. Every pull of the trigger was a release, every fallen guard a
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Nyx's Pov “Hm.” Alden hummed lightly, reaching out to hold my wrist. He pulled me closer and then leaned down, wrapping his arms around the curve of my waist and with one strong movement, he pulled me closer to him. I stiffened for a moment, caught off guard by the sudden closeness. His eyes gleamed with something unreadable, but I could see the shift in his demeanor, a man who was never afraid, now calculating his next move.“Play along.” He whispered, so quietly it was barely a breath.Before I could question him, his voice rang out, loud.“Princess…” He said, the word dripping with affection, “You’re far too stubborn for your own good, but I wouldn’t have you any other way.”My eyes widened in realization, I caught on quickly and forced a smile, leaning into his chest.“You think flattery will get you anywhere, darling?” I said, my voice light and teasing, though my heart pounded in my chest.His lips curved into a smirk, his grip tightening around my waist. He was strong, too st
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Nyx's Pov “Well… Um…” I stammered, the corner of my lips twitching at the sudden question, “I grew up with that habit. The thing is, as a child, my father owed a lot of debts from gambling and stuff like that. So many times, my mother and I were taken by loan sharks and those my father owed money to. I was able to figure out when someone was coming or hiding to get us despite how quiet they were. It's just an instinct that I grew up with.” Alden's eyes narrowed at me, but he didn't say a word, he still kept that infuriating smile on his lips. “You… Don't believe me?” I questioned softly, almost tearfully in fact, “If you don't believe me, then…” “Who said anything about not believing you, princess? I believe you, really.” Alden cut me off, giving me a closed eye smile that clearly said, ‘No, I don't believe you’. My heart sank. This guy would be hard to deal with… But nevertheless, I already knew that before coming here. I masked my thoughts with a tearful smile, scurrying backwa
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Nyx's Pov My fingers twitched with anticipation. Alden was very careful, secretive, even. He kept things close to his chest, never revealing more than necessary despite me always watching him. But right now, he wasn't here, and I had a rare opportunity. I stepped over the corpses, barely sparing them another glance, and slipped out of my room. The hall was dim, shadows stretching long against the walls, but I moved through them with ease. Alden’s room was at the far end of the hall, the only door that remained firmly locked at all times. Except tonight, when whoever sent those assassins had clearly been inside. I pressed my fingers to the handle and turned. It gave way easily. These guys were amateurs. They didn’t even bother locking it back. Slipping inside, I shut the door behind me, letting my eyes adjust to the darkness. The scent of Alden lingered in the air, subtle, expensive, something sharp beneath it that reminded me of steel and gunpowder. His room was as meticulously
From Truth To Lies Chapter 22
Nyx’s Pov I stared at him for a while, not saying anything. Well, what could I say? It's not like I knew anything about him except for the wife known fact that he was dangerous. “So, are we done here? Or do we still need to stay?” I crossed my arms, glancing around. The women who had tried to bully me were no where to be found and it seemed the party was still in full swing, however, I had no need to continue staying here. “You can leave with the car, I still have work to do here.” Alden waved me away. I nodded, happy to leave. A few hours later, I got back home and it was dark. Really dark. Walking to my room wasn't a hassle since I could see in the dark but I couldn't hear anything or anyone. Not even Renata. I instantly froze, something wasn't right. It was too quiet and it wasn't even late yet, normally, Renata would have come yelling at me and I should have felt the other person's presence but neither of them were here. I frowned and continued walking upstairs to my room, fee
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Nyx's Pov "Oh, I apologise for not introducing myself. My name is Carmen Diego, it's nice to meet you, Miss..." I crossed my arms and narrowed my eyes at him, "You know my name. That's why you came up to me, so what do you want?" I asked, going straight to the point. He looked shocked, probably at my words but truth to be told, I wasn't in any mood to exchange pleasantries with someone I didn't know and didn't want to know. He had no part in my mission so him getting angry and leaving would be a great benefit to me. Contrary to my thoughts and hopes, the man instead let out a chuckle that clearly showed he was amused. "Of course, you're not like the other women here, Miss Nyx, Alden's date." The man continued, eyeing me. I could feel a bunch of other people's eyes on me but I ignored them, focusing solely on the man in front of me. For some reason, he didn't exude a good vibe. My eyes hardened at his words, the mention of Alden's name immediately putting me on edge. “And what does
From Truth To Lies Chapter 20
Nyx's Pov "Did you throw yourself at him and beg him to bring you here? What did you offer him? Your body? A country bumpkin like you has no right to be here!" The blonde one yelled, anger in her eyes. "And you do?" I set my glass down with deliberate care, letting the tension settle between us like an invisible weight. Their sneering faces, overly painted with makeup and smug superiority, didn’t intimidate me, instead they amused me. Women like these could easily fall with just one move from me, I didn't even need to work much. How dare they speak to me this way? "You're asking?" A brunette said, raising her head up. She looked like a peacock who was trying to find a mate, "My father is a popular man here, I am one person who has a chance with Master Alden and not a rat like you." “Oh, is that what you think?” I replied, tilting my head and giving them a sweet smile that didn’t reach my eyes, “How interesting. Tell me, do you all always assume things so quickly, or is it just ins
From Truth To Lies Chapter 19
Alden's Pov The warehouse was cold, and the air was filled with the metallic scent of blood and iron and powder. I kept my face blank as I stared at the rows and rows of bags in front of me. They were bags filled to the brim with enough cocaine to paint a whole town white. I couldn't help the smirk that arose on my face at the beautiful sight of them. "Master Alden, there are six hundred bags of cocaine in total inside the warehouse, we have counted them already. Should we start supplying them to the customers?" I shook my head, "No. Keep them scarce, release only a bit into the market and when they are done with it, let them come begging for it with their highest offers. As of now, we also do not want to have the police's eyes on us. It'll be troublesome to evade their questions. Once this batch finishes, put down more, this time, increase it to a thousand but don't sell them." "Is there a reason why?" "Stupid moron. It's to double the profits! The police have been snagging many
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Nyx's Pov And just like I said earlier, Alden was going to use this chance to make me regret my words. “Nyx, wake up! Master Alden is waiting for you!” Someone shook me awake roughly. I groaned, burying my face into my pillow in an effort to throw off the fly that was disturbing me. It didn't work though as Renata continued to shake me. Angrily, I stood up, “I'm awake! I'm awake, alright?! Jeez.” I muttered, turning my head towards the doors and then promptly froze. Alden was there, leaning on the door, one of his hands resting on the door while the other held a box. “A… Alden.” I stammered, my eyes clearing instantly. “Hello there.” He came into the room fully with a devilish smile. If there was something I had noticed about Alden, it was that smile of his. Whenever he wanted to do something mischievous, he always held that smile. “You… What are you doing here?” I questioned, shifting to come down from the bed. His presence screamed bad news. “Is that anyway to talk to the pe
From Truth To Lies Chapter 17
Nyx's Pov “I'm curious as well, can I also know why you like me because I remember that it's only been a few days since you've been here.” Alden came into the room fully, an amused smirk on his face, his arms crossed. My heart nearly stopped when he spoke and I could feel my pulse racing as I fought to keep my expression neutral. I bit my lips, cursing in my head. Why did this guy have to come now? “Master Alden.” Renata stammered, bowing deeply. Her earlier courage evaporated instantly, leaving her visibly trembling, “I… I didn’t realize you were here.”“Oh, don’t mind me.” Alden drawled, his tone deceptively light as he stepped into the room, “I was just passing by when I overheard something very intriguing.”His gaze locked onto mine, sharp and calculating, and I felt my stomach twist. Of course, he would catch me in the most humiliating moment imaginable.“Well, Nyx?” He said, his voice smooth but laced with menace, “You ‘like’ me, don't you? May I know the reason why I'm sudde
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Nyx's Pov I opened the doors to my room, my feet stopping when I saw Renata lounging on the chair as always. I never saw this woman except when she came to my room. These days, she was doing everything she could to avoid me. I frowned, did I really give her that much of a scare? But… If she had been handpicked to come here and serve me, then she should know a thing or two about Alden, right? And maybe how to get into his room? “Hm… Renata, I have a question to ask you.” I asked in a bubbly voice, my eyes gleaming in excitement. She stood up from the chair instantly, her eyes darting around the room. She wanted to leave. “If you're this scared of me then why did you come to my room? However, I didn't do anything to make you scared of me so why are you trying to run every time you see me? It makes me sad, Renata.” I said, my eyes twitching. “You…” She pointed her withered fingers at me, her hands trembling. I walked towards her, placed my hands on her shoulders and pressed her do
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Chapter 15 Nyx's Pov “W… What's this place? You… What are you doing?” I asked, raising my hands to clamp on my lips as I resisted the urge to throw up. Alden's smile only widened at my reaction, his eyes narrowing in amusement, “This?” He gestured to the scene around us, the blood splattered walls, the tortured men writhing on the cold, concrete floor, “This is where I deal with people who fail me. And as you can see, failure is never tolerated here.” My throat went dry, my heart hammering in my chest. I’d heard of Alden's cruelty, but seeing it first hand was something else entirely. The screams of the men sent shivers down my spine. How could anyone do this? How could he? He tilted his head, studying me like a specimen under a microscope, “Are you not going to throw up, Nyx? I thought someone as delicate as you might find this unsettling.” I blinked, trying to maintain my composure despite the bile rising in my throat, “No.” I said, my voice steady despite the panic I felt
