"OMG! Ella, you're awake!" Carter exclaimed excitedly as he knelt beside her bed, gently caressing her hand with his."How long have I been here?" Gabriella asked weakly, her gaze fixed on Carter."Just a few days. You're a fighter, which is why you woke up so quickly," Carter replied, and Gabriella chuckled softly."I thought I had already died because I saw you in my dream. But maybe that actually means I'll survive," Gabriella mumbled, a smile escaping Carter's lips.He couldn't contain his happiness, and his heart raced in his chest as the girl he loved just woke up. He couldn't be happier.Carter had completely forgotten what had happened earlier when Athena kissed him; his mind was now filled with thoughts of Gabriella."Why did you take a bullet for me, anyway? You shouldn't have done that—you didn't deserve to be in this condition," Carter said, a sad expression on his face. Gabriella smiled at him."I did it because I wanted to. You don't have to worry about me; I'm alive, af
Apache immediately opened his eyes and realized he was nowhere in his house. He rushed out of bed and dashed to the door, bursting out of the room afterward.He had just regained consciousness after Santiago had struck him on the head with his gun.As he entered the living room, he saw Santiago cleaning the muzzle of his gun."Good thing you're awake," Santiago said, turning to face Apache after slipping his gun back into his pocket. "I was starting to get impatient.""So it was you who kidnapped me?" Apache asked, his face a mix of anger and confusion."No, you're mistaken," Santiago replied with a sneer. "I didn't kidnap you; I brought you here because you weren't willing to listen and follow me." Apache clenched his fists in anger."You motherf*cker! Do you have any idea how hard I struggled to follow them? I finally had a chance to end them, and you f*cking ruined it!" Apache yelled, his anger boiling over."Why didn't you just listen? It would have benefited you too," Santiago mu
Cameron smiled mischievously when Rosalie confessed that she was going crazy for him, unable to get enough of her innocence."It's simple," he murmured, his hand still teasing her clit. "Just say what you want clearly, and I'll give it to you."Rosalie let out a breathy sigh, overwhelmed by desire. Her body ached for him, and she could feel herself growing wetter with each passing moment. Yet, Cameron seemed to enjoy making it difficult for her to express her needs.She hesitated to voice her desires because of her shyness, but the intensity of her feelings had reached a breaking point. Her shyness was quickly overshadowed by her overwhelming desire for him, and she found herself unable to hold back any longer."I want your... D!ck inside me, and I can't wait any longer, Cameron," Rosalie breathed, her voice heavy with longing. A seductive smile spread across Cameron's face in response."Good girl," he said, gently patting her ass. Causing Rosalie to gasp in pleasure."It's going to h
Rosalie was rushed into the emergency room, and Cameron, overwhelmed and disoriented, instinctively tried to follow the nurse inside. However, he was stopped by the door."Please wait outside, sir," one of the nurses said firmly before closing the door behind her.He had thought he had changed when he began to feel fear, but the anxiety coursing through him now was incomparable to anything he had experienced since Rosalie entered his life.He wasn't himself right now, and he couldn't even fathom what would happen if something bad happened to Rosalie. While he thought earlier that the matters of his club were important, at this moment...He realized he had been wrong; he was nearly going crazy, not knowing what was happening with Rosalie inside the emergency room."After burning down my club, that person still dares to shoot Rosalie while she's with me. I swear I'll kill that person miserably without mercy," Cameron muttered to himself, filled with regret for bringing Rosalie along. He
Cameron and Jack entered the training room, where all twenty gang members were already waiting. Jack had informed them about Cameron's arrival."Morning, Boss," they greeted in unison, bowing respectfully. Brandon and Harper stood at the front, as usual, but Cameron couldn't respond. He was lost in his thoughts, and...He wouldn't be able to focus until Rosalie woke up. Once he dealt with Salvatore and made him pay for everything, then he would be okay."Are you all prepared? We're going on a mission—an important one at that—and it's going to be dangerous, so brace yourselves," Cameron announced. He knew that Salvatore was dangerous as well, and given what he had seen of him, when he was young, since the godfather and Salvatore know each other.But no matter how dangerous Salvatore was, Cameron was confident that he posed no real threat to him, especially since he had already bitten off more than he could chew."Yes, boss," the gang members replied in unison. Cameron knew it would be
Cameron hurriedly jumped out of his car, Selena's voice still echoing in his mind. He didn't even have time to close the door before dashing into the house, consumed by worry.He never thought he would return to this place after the last time, but he shook away the promises he had made when he heard his mother's frail voice.As Cameron entered the living room, he was surprised to find a maid already standing there."Where's my mom?" Cameron asked urgently."She's in the fourth room upstairs," the maid replied. Without a second thought, Cameron took off immediately.He didn’t stop to consider why Selena would be in the fourth room when her room with the Godfather was the first room. All that occupied his mind was his mother, and he hoped nothing had happened to her.He reached the fourth door and flung it open before dashing inside."Mom!" Cameron called as he entered, only to be taken aback by the empty room."What the hell? Is the maid kidding me?" he muttered, turning back to the d
Cameron's POV I don't stop trying to break the door down, even though my hand is already hurting. I have to get out of here today, and I'm willing to try anything possible. The door is already showing signs of weakness, but I know it will take a lot of time and effort to finally bring it down. It might even take until morning, but I’m prepared for the struggle.I know it’s not helping, and my impatience is growing, but I keep trying in the hope that I might get lucky and break the door down. Still, I’m not sure if that’s even possible given how strong and sturdy it is.I continue to shake the door with all my strength, sweat pouring down my body. No matter how tired I feel, I’m not stopping anytime soon."Don't stress yourself; the door isn't going to open no matter how hard you try," I heard the Godfather's voice—the voice I hated most in my life—and it made me seethe with anger."You animal! Open this door right now!" I yelled, banging on it again. I never thought I would find mys
As soon as the Godfather spoke those words, I forced my eyes to stay open and quickly turned around. To my surprise, I found nearly ten guards behind me. I knew this might not end well, but I was determined to risk it—I was confident I could take them all down.An evil grin spread across my face as the Godfather and Santiago approached me."Don't hurt him too much, and don't use a gun—just capture him and take him back into that room. You're not coming out forever!" the Godfather yelled, and I couldn't help but chuckle again.The Godfather sounded amusing right now, but I realized he still underestimated me. He was treating me like the weak eighteen-year-old Cameron who had left years ago, unaware of the strength I had gained since then.But this was my chance to show him who I really was now. I wanted him to stop threatening me with his pathetic clan. When the time came, he would realize that I had my own clan, one where I called the shots, and it was even stronger than the foolish c
Rosalie's POV I was walking down the street, aimlessly heading to who knows where since leaving Cameron's house. What broke my heart the most was that Cameron didn’t even try to stop me from going. It hurt to know that he had gotten what he wanted and now had the space to be with his lover, just as he desired.His words, his promises, and his affection made me believe he loved me just as I loved him, but it turns out they were all lies. I can't stop the tears from rolling down my cheeks at the thought of it, and I have no idea how I'm going to move on from this."It hurts so much; my heart aches," I mumbled through my sobs, realizing that it all began with the contract between us. I should have followed the rules and not allowed myself to fall in love with him, which led to this heartbreak.Now, I find myself regretting my decision, but it's too late to turn back the clock. If only I could.Even though I'm crying and feeling sad, contemplating how I'm going to move on, I'm also thi
Athena's POV I was taken aback when Carter didn’t push me away; instead, he deepened the kiss, and I couldn’t help but smile against his lips. As I kissed him earlier, but I immediately got back into my senses—I realized I wouldn’t have any excuse for this kiss, and the thought of Carter pulling away in anger filled me with embarrassment. Just as I was about to pull away, he deepened the kiss again and pulled me even closer.I thought he was in a rush to see Gabriella, but I guess I was wrong. I’m glad I managed to stop him this time, and my heart raced in my chest as the kiss intensified with every passing second. Although I had no idea what was going through his mind to make him kiss me so passionately, I didn’t care about the potential regret. I just wanted to savor this moment, knowing I might not get another chance like it.Carter's hand slipped behind my neck as he pulled me closer, and I began to realize that this kiss was fueled by his frustration and anger. I knew that onc
Rosalie's POV "Are you really this shameless? You don't even try to hide it! You came here like this, expecting me to believe you didn't sleep together, huh? Isn't that right, you shameless bitch?" I said angrily to Olivia, pouring out all my hurt and anger. But once again, she shifted her expression to one of innocence, as if I were the one in the wrong and she was the innocent one.I wonder what she’s thinking of me with that wicked mind of hers, or what she and Cameron are scheming together. If they think they can treat me like a plaything and mock me like this, they’re mistaken. I swear I won’t let them get away with it; they can’t betray me like this and expect to walk away unscathed.Cameron dropped his phone on the bed in frustration, not knowing what to do anymore, and he tried to touch me again. "Rosalie, just calm down, let me explain everything to you." I moved away from him quickly before he could touch me, tears rolling down my cheeks.Rosalie, why are you treating me li
Gabriella sat beside the street, exactly where she had almost been robbed last night, crying her eyes out. "I'm ruined. Where am I going to start from? I don't even know my older sister. I would have started searching for her now, knowing we'll still have each other as a family if we find each other. But I don't know her or have any pictures of her from when she was young. Maybe I can find her that way, but I don't know where to look or where to start," she mumbled tearfully.She couldn't help but think about how unfair life had been to her all this time. "Why did it have to turn out that my parents are dead now when I thought I would finally be happy and have good parents? Why did everything have to get worse?" Gabriella cried harder, feeling utterly alone."None of this would have happened if it weren't for that family. They'll all suffer for the rest of their lives, even in prison and after they die. They made me like this, with no one to turn to," Gabriella cursed, feeling a deep
Rosalie's POV I was sitting on my bed, tears streaming down my face, my heart shattered. I never expected to feel this way today.We were supposed to be happy together, knowing we wouldn’t see each other for a while. But right now, I can’t put into words everything I’m feeling for him. I’m overwhelmed with anger and sadness. How could Cameron do this to me?I thought that when I left the dining room earlier, Cameron would follow me so I could explain how I felt about Olivia, her behavior, and her intentions of coming here because I understood it on her face and her words, but to my surprise, Cameron didn’t move an inch. He didn’t care about me; instead, he chose to stay with Olivia.It’s already night, and Cameron hasn’t come to me since the morning. I can’t help but wonder what he and Olivia are doing, but my anger was keeping me away from checking on them until he came back.“Cameron is a bastard! Does that mean Olivia isn’t who he claims she is to him?” I mumbled, a wave of pain w
Athena couldn't make it to any of her part-time jobs today; she canceled them all because she was so worried about Carter. She didn't even consider how her decisions today might affect her tomorrow, but her concern for him took priority.Earlier, he had forced her out of his room and refused to eat. Despite feeling both worried and sad, she couldn't bring herself to leave. She wanted to make sure he ate, even if it meant sacrificing her own job.Athena sat in the living room, hoping that Carter or even Gabriella would come soon. She was eager to understand what was going on. It broke her heart to see Carter sad; she hated it. Deep down, she knew it wasn't just because she cared for him as a big sister, like Rosalie did. That’s why his sadness weighed heavily on her heart.But she had to admit that she loved Carter. She knew it was shameless to fall for her best friend's brother, yet she couldn't control her heart. It dawned on her that her feelings ran deeper than she had initially th
Rosalie's POV The three of us sat around the dining table, eating the breakfast Olivia had made. I couldn't shake the feeling that she might capture Cameron's attention, even though I knew he had said she was just a friend and an old classmate. Still, I couldn't help but feel this way.Olivia looked stunning—beautiful, sexy, and classy all at once. Her smile made me worry that she might take Cameron away from me. I knew I was pretty too, but what if Cameron decided he wanted someone else? What if he preferred her beauty over mine?"Oh goodness, Rosalie, is that jealousy I’m feeling or what?" I thought to myself as I stabbed my meal with the spoon, lost in my thoughts."What if what I’m imagining actually happens? What will I do then?" I pondered again, feeling uneasy. I couldn’t tell if I was truly jealous or if I was just overreacting.Oh no, I don’t want to be the toxic one who can’t handle seeing attractive women around Cameron. I need to compose myself and move past this jealousy
Mr. and Mrs. Smith stand in the docks with Isabella, their faces etched with despair. They are almost unrecognizable, especially Isabella, who curses her parents daily. If only they hadn't supported her perhaps her reckless behavior wouldn’t have led her to this moment.Now, she regrets everything and wishes she could turn back time to avoid making such mistakes. But it’s too late; everything has spiraled out of control for both her and her parents.Mr. Smith stood there, expressionless, while only Isabella and Mrs. Smith shed tears. They never imagined their once-rich and happy family would find themselves in such a situation. Given the severity of their offenses, they had little hope for themselves.Gabriella watched Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Isabella, but her mind was elsewhere, far removed from the scene before her.Although she knows that Mr. and Mrs. Smith are not her biological parents, she still has no idea how they have her from her parents or where her real parents are now. She
Rosalie's POV Cameron opened the bathroom door and carried me inside, using his legs to close the door behind us. The bathtub was already filled with water and soap as he gently set me down. I realized that, given the way things were going, we would be spending a lot of time in the bathroom."Let’s take a bath for you first," Cameron said in a low, husky voice that sent a shiver down my spine. I knew this was heading in a direction I couldn't resist; his voice was having a powerful effect on my body.A mischievous smile spread across his face as he noticed my reaction. "What are you thinking in your head?" he asked."Huh?" I mumbled, feigning confusion, even though I clearly understood where he was headed. I had no control over my body when it came to him."Is your body so addicted to my touch that just a few words from me make you react like my little kitten? Damn! You make me want to fuck you right here, right now," Cameron said, a sly grin spreading across his face. If I weren't i