Iris POV:I grumbled in annoyance and laid back on the hard bench. Sleep. I want to sleep. The teacher abruptly departed the classroom due to an emergency.It was English class, so most of the students were outside or bunking. The clock showed that it was 11 in the morning, the time passing painfully slowly. Ali was I don't know where she is? Maybe with Edrick Or with her so-called friends. It became apparent that Ali was avoiding me. I don't know why and for what. It's not like I am sad but she helped me through my studies.Well we were just a hi-bye friends.She is avoiding me but in a polite way. If I tried to talk to her she would make an excuse or any reason. "Iris"A startled yelp escaped from my mouth and I found myself abruptly sprawled on the tiled floor beneath me. Startled and disoriented, I lifted my gaze, shooting a sharp glare at whoever called me. My eyes widened in recognition as I realized it was not who I had initially expected— it was Erick...no, it was
Iris POV:I anxiously scanned the room, feeling the weight of everyone's attention shifting towards us. "Ali, let's go and talk somewhere else" I pleaded, my voice tinged with urgency. "NO! NO! " She screamed as it dripped with a mix of frustration and fury. "Let everyone see what type of girl you are and your INNOCENT FACADE! " She gripped my arm tightly. My ears felt hot as everyone looked at me. "Ali, you're drunk, please..let's talk privately" I interjected, perplexed by Ali's sudden outburst and aggressive stance. Startled by the sudden appearance of someone blocking my way, a surge of shock coursed through me. What the hell! What is Ares doing here? "Stay away from her, girl," Ares' voice, low and authoritative, cut through the charged atmosphere like a blade. Of course, Why would the guys leave me without a bodyguard? How sweet."Fuck off!" her anger surged forth, her futile attempts to push Ares met with unyielding resistance.He was made of steel. He didn't even mov
Iris POV:"NO!" I exclaimed, my eyes widening in disbelief at his shameless statement.He grumbled in response, his face burying itself into the soft curve of my breasts. The sensation was both intimate and overwhelming, and I could feel the heat of his breath against my skin.A sharp hiss escaped my lips as he bit down gently on my areola, sending a jolt of sensation through me."Ace!" I whined, trying to push his face away, feeling a blend of discomfort and pleasure.He chuckled softly, his laughter vibrating against my chest as he tightened his embrace around me."Ok. Ok. I will not do anything," he murmured, his voice muffled as he greedily rubbed his cheeks against my soft breast. Shameless.We had intercourse like so hard and rough...sex.The evidence of our passion was all around us—my chest was covered in love bites and marks, while his neck bore the marks of my bites.The blanket was a tangled mess around us and we were just..Talking.It was 10 in the morning, and being a Sun
Ace POV:I frowned as I gently shook her body, trying to wake her up.Her forehead was covered in beads of sweat, and her palms were tightly clenched into fists.She was curled up tightly inside the blanket, looking like a little ball of exhaustion.I had been trying to rouse her for the past minute, but she seemed to be sleeping as if she were a sloth, utterly oblivious to the world.It was already past 6:30 a.m., and she was still deep in slumber."Mini!" I called out loudly, my concern evident as I grabbed the blanket and yanked it away from her body.The sudden cold made her eyes snap open, and she squinted at me, breathing heavily as she tried to adjust to the abrupt wake-up call."Ace," her voice came out in a coarse, groggy whisper, still half-asleep.Slowly, very slowly, she sat up and looked at me, her eyes struggling to focus."Good morning," she murmured, her gaze drifting over me from top to bottom as if trying to make sense of my presence."Morning, my sweet Mini," I said,
Ace POV:I rubbed my forehead, sighing deeply."You're not?" Aiden asked, his voice devoid of any discernible emotion."I kill people," I said, letting out a bitter snort, my frustration bubbling to the surface. "But I don't have preferences like only killing girls or only killing boys. That's not how I operate.""Okay, but it involves blood," Su mumbled, her voice barely audible as she expressed her concern.I clenched my jaw, trying to keep my irritation in check."It's not me," I said firmly, hoping to put an end to the doubt."That's comforting to hear," Felix said with a chuckle, trying to lighten the mood.Recently, there had been a series of gruesome killings.College girls from wealthy families had gone missing, only to be found brutally murdered, their body parts dismantled and scattered across the streets, left for animals to devour. "Ace!!!!!" Iris's voice rang out, loud and cheerful, cutting through the grim atmosphere as she burst into the room."Sugarbun, we're still in
Ace POV:“Give her time,” Aiden said, his hand on my shoulder offering a brief, comforting squeeze.I sighed heavily, running a frustrated hand over my face.“Ace, Susan is with her. Just give her some... time,” Hudson’s voice was calm but laced with concern.“She’s fine, just a little shaken from everything,” he added.I groaned, trying to banish the restless thoughts that plagued me. If I hadn’t gone to the cafe, none of this would have happened.But I did go, driven by the fact that Aiden mentioned she was at the cafe with a boy. I want to kill Aiden.Rolling over in bed, I felt a deep sense of frustration. Alex and I had turned the cafe into ashes, compensating the owner generously for the destruction.Hudson had safely escorted Iris to his house, but I hadn't seen her since.She was avoiding me, which wasn’t surprising given the traumatic scene she had witnessed.The sight of her fear-stricken face haunted me, a stark reminder of my failure to protect her from the horrors of my w
Ace POV:I took a sip of my protein shake, feeling the cool liquid soothing my parched throat after the intense workout. The early morning light streamed in through the kitchen window, casting a warm glow over the room.I glanced at the clock on the wall—it was only 6 a.m.I had another important task ahead - waking up my Mini.Suddenly, the kitchen was filled with a burst of energy as Su walked in, her voice bouncing off the walls, "Good morning!".She greeted me with her typical enthusiasm.“Where's Felix?” She asked, preparing a black tea for herself. I merely shrugged, my mind too occupied with thoughts of my Mini to spare any for Felix.“So, how was your sleep?" Su inquired, looking at me with genuine interest. I met her gaze, my expression neutral. "Good," I replied quietly, not offering much else. She nodded understandingly, her smile unwavering. Maybe she didn't hear anything. Well I don't give a fuck if they heard it or not. But my Mini cares. Just then, Felix sauntered
Ace POV:My lips pressed tenderly against her cheeks, the soft kiss a gentle nudge from the peaceful slumber of her dreams to the waking world.A faint whimper escaped her lips as she began to stir. With a groggy sigh, she rolled onto her back, her eyelids fluttering open to meet the soft morning light filtering through the curtains.I slid my hand around her waist with deliberate care, drawing her closer to me.“Such a beautiful girl I have,” I whispered softly, placing a feather-light kiss on her closed eyelids.They fluttered open gradually, revealing eyes that sparkled with a mix of curiosity and tenderness.“It's past 8 a.m” my voice came out barely a whisper. “I am… late,” she said, her voice tinged with a hint of panic as she became more aware of the time.“Yeah, take a day off today. I want to spend time with you. With my little girl,” I murmured, my gaze locked with hers.Her fingers, delicate and gentle, traced the contours of my beard, the touch both soothing and affectiona
*MATURE* Without another thought, I slid down from the counter, the movement quick and precise, my eyes never leaving hers. She took a step back, startled by the sudden intensity in my movements.“I have to cook,” she stammered, her wide eyes locking with mine. She could see it— darkness, lust, raw and unfiltered, burning in my gaze. She knew exactly what she had done to me, temptation and hunger, a need so deep it felt like it might consume me.“Oh~ you should have thought about that before you started that little show of yours,” I growled, my voice thick with desire as I advanced on her, my steps quick and purposeful.She tried to run away, but there was nowhere to go. In a matter of seconds, her back hit the counter, and she stumbled slightly, regaining her balance by gripping the counter’s edge. Before she could react further, I was there, looming over her, trapping her between the solid counter and my body, so close that our chests brushed together with every breath. I lea
Ace POV:Even with the tension building in the room, my focus stayed on the phone in my hand.The screen lit up, displaying the contact details of the one person who made me rethink everything.Iris. Her name seemed to burn into my mind.For the past half hour, my finger hovered over the dial button, hesitating, refusing to move forward.Yesterday morning, I'd been a fucking dick to her.The way I treated her, the words I spat out—they still gnawed at me, but nothing haunted me more than the look in her eyes. The hurt. The disbelief.She'd always been the one person I never lashed out at, the one I protected from the ugliness of my world.And in one moment of misplaced anger at Agostino, I'd turned that ugliness on her.She had always looked at me like I was more than the monster everyone else saw.I hated how her pain lingered in the back of my mind.I deserved it, every bit of it, but now... I was afraid to call her.What if she taunted me?What if she threw those same words back in
Ace POV:"I mean, really?" I muttered, driving the knife into the table with a heavy thud, the sound echoing through the dimly lit basement.My chest heaved as I caught my breath, the adrenaline slowly ebbing away.The man lying on the floor, once so full of defiance, now barely had the strength to whimper."That eyepop literally looked me in the eyes and then turned around, snuggled into her cheeks like it was nothing!" I exclaimed, the disbelief in my voice masking the seething anger that still simmered beneath the surface.I turned to the lifeless form on the floor, eyes narrowing in frustration.His screams had subsided into faint, muffled groans, his life slipping away with every shallow breath."Shh... Can you like keep your fucking voice down? I'm talking," I snapped, as if he could still hear or care.His head lolled to the side, the last traces of life fading from his bloodshot eyes."Snacks knows he makes me jealous," I muttered to myself, pacing back and forth as I recounte
Ace POV:The door creaked open with a suddenness that made Mini jump in surprise.Hudson strode in, carrying a file, his face set in an expression that could only be described as serious.Mini, perched on my lap just moments before, scrambled to her feet with a haste that betrayed her flustered state.Her cheeks were a bright pink, a mix of embarrassment and shyness flushing her face as she quickly buttoned up her shirt.She offered Hudson a shy, somewhat awkward smile, her eyes darting to the floor as if unsure where to look.Hudson's gaze swept the room, and his eyes fell upon Snack, the tiny gerbil who was now perched on the edge of the table, his little feet twitching with curiosity.Hudson's face twisted into an expression of disbelief, mingled with a hint of amusement."What the fuck is this?" Hudson's voice cut through the room, carrying a blend of incredulity and faint humor. He stared at Snack, clearly not expecting to find a eyepop in the middle of whatever business he had w
Ace POV:I took a final glance in the mirror, scrutinizing every detail of my reflection.The fight had been brutal, and the adrenaline still pulsed faintly in my veins, but I couldn't let Iris see any of it.With a deep breath, I again sprayed more cologne, hoping the scent would mask the faint, metallic odor of blood that clung to my skin."Boss," a voice interrupted my thoughts. I turned to see one of the guards standing behind me, breathing heavily like he'd sprinted to find me.His chest heaved, but he maintained his posture, extending a pendant and my phone towards me.I nodded, a small smile forming as I took the pendant. Without it, I always felt off-balance, like something essential was missing.Clasping it around my neck, I met Ares' eyes and gave him a curt nod.With one last adjustment to my shirt, I picked up the bouquet of flowers and ran a hand through my hair, trying to tame the mess it had become."Mini," I called out as I stepped into the hall, my voice echoing throu
Ace POV:There was a thud beside me, followed by a collective gasp from everyone in the shop.I straightened slowly, my hand instinctively moving towards my concealed weapon.The man who had been standing beside me was now sprawled on the floor, blood pooling around his head.In one fluid motion, I gripped Edrick by his collar and started to drag him deeper into the shop."Move!" I hissed, shoving him ahead of me. His eyes were wide with terror, all his earlier bravado evaporating in the face of real danger.The air erupted with gunfire. Screams filled the shop as customers and staff alike scrambled for cover.Bodies fell, some diving for safety, others crumpling lifelessly to the ground.The sweet scent of flowers was quickly overpowered by the acrid smell of gunpowder and fear.We took cover behind a table stacked high with flowers, the blooms now a flimsy barrier between us and whoever was trying to kill us.I scanned the shop, looking for any avenue of escape.The front was out of
Ace POV:"Liam!" we both exclaimed, frustration evident in our voices.He shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly and flopped down on the couch, looking completely unconcerned.We both laid there, breathing heavily. I backed away from her and we sat up on the couch as she adjusted her dress, pouting.Within moments, all my friends had gathered around the couch.Felix, Aiden, and Alex had clearly been roused from their beds, evident by the fact that they were only wearing pajama pants. The others were dressed but looked just as groggy.They all looked like they might fall asleep here if I let them."Why the hell did you call us?" Susan asked, laying her head on Aiden's lap, her eyes half-closed with sleepiness."I specifically told everyone to meet me here at 9 sharp, and it's already past 11. Motherfuckers!" I snapped, gritting my teeth in frustration.I noticed Iris glancing around at everyone with concern as she sat beside me. Her cheeks were flushed with shyness while Liam alternated b
Iris POV:I got off the bike with a sense of urgency and swiftly reached for the cake from Leo. My movements were precise and careful."You're really dramatic," Leo said with a puzzled expression as he removed my helmet, his fingers brushing my hair away from my face."No. The way you drive the bike is disapproving," I said, my tone laced with concern. "The cake could have easily fallen off and been ruined if you hadn't been careful."I took a quick peek into the box to ensure that the cake was still intact.Thankfully, it appeared to be unharmed, its frosting and decorations still perfectly in place."Sweetie, I do bike stunts all the time," Leo replied with a playful smirk, his confidence evident. "You think I can't handle a cake that was literally placed in the gas tank of the bike?""A cake is like a fragile newborn baby," I said with exaggerated seriousness. "We have to handle it with the utmost care. You wouldn't be doing stunts if you had a newborn baby with you, would you?"Le
Iris POV:We both jolted at the sudden sound of a voice from outside the door."Iris!" Aiden's voice cut through the silence, causing Liam to let out a weary sigh."This boy," Liam muttered under his breath, "is such a brat. He'll bicker with you like a stray dog but can't stay away for even a moment."I couldn't help but giggle at his words. "I suppose today has been eventful enough. I'll fill you in on the rest of the story later," Liam said, rising from his seat to open the door.I sighed deeply, giving my cheeks a few quick smacks to wake myself from the flashback.The door swung open, revealing Aiden with a mischievous smirk, followed by Susan, Felix, and Hudson as they filed into the room.Susan immediately flopped onto the bed, resting her head on my lap as she cheerfully munched on a chocolate bar.The group's curious eyes darted between Liam and me, their expressions laced with suspicion."...What happened?" I asked, trying to clear the dryness from my throat as I addressed t