Author's PovFlashback ContinuesAce clutched his stomach as another wave of pain hit him but this time it was mixed with the heartache he felt watching his little brother looking at him with utmost hatred, Ace wasn't familiar with watching these kinds of emotions in Max's eyes. He looked lost, destroyed and evil. It felt like he was a completely different person than the one he once knew."Don't look at me like this, don't look at me like you're the one being wronged here!" Max retorted thrusting his face closer to Ace's bloodied ones as he motioned his men to leave him which they did. Ace's aching body waved almost falling on the ground after the support left him but Max was fast enough to catch him, Ace's body fell against his little brother’s as Max held him like he was hugging him. Ace closed his eyes tears gathering in his eyes, 9 years! He hadn't seen his brother for nine fucking years and when they finally met Max hated him due to a mere misunderstanding! "M-Max, my brother
Author's PovFlashback Continues Ace's body was buried in the same barren land he was almost driven to death by his brother, but his time on earth wasn't supposed to end that time. He didn't know the profession he hated the most would became the reason of his survival, the only right decision in his whole life he took was entering Scorpions, the day he was supposed to meet the man who took him in by talking to his boss had left a few men behind to keep an eye on Ace to inspect if he was sent by an enemy or genuinely wanted to enter their gang.And there was this young man who was sent to meet Ace with the two other men left behind to follow Ace, they were ready to attack Max and save their man but that young man knew it wouldn't be a smart move. Max had nearly 10 people guarding him and they were only three, freshly trained and no professional experience to deal with them. He knew that cut wouldn't kill Ace but the lack of air could.Just a second they left, all the three of them ran
Author's PovLeaning against the wall, Ace watched the gloomy faced woman standing on the balcony, he couldn't help but sigh heavily before narrowing his eyes at her. From the time he told her about his and Max's past she had been behaving like a mute and distant. He didn't mind her avoidance as she had done it even in the past and he kind of was used to it but her silence wasn't settling well with him.This time, her silence wasn't the result of anger or resentment towards him instead it was due to something else, and he even though knew the reason of selective muteness, he refused to acknowledge it with conscious mind. Ace was himself had started loving the art of loneliness, he liked being alone and no one around him to talk but he had no idea why? But with her he always ended up talking more than he ever had done.Pushing himself away from the doorframe, he walked near her standing figure, her arms were wrapped around her body but the coldness hadn't have any mercy on her. The wea
Author's PovHearing his words, Aurora's breathing paused for a second as she had no idea why his words seemed to have double meaning, his poker face, blank eyes and pale complexion wasn't helping either, she couldn't find anything by inspecting his looks. In the past, Aurora used to guess what Ace must be thinking or feeling just by one glance in his eyes and it frustrated her sometimes at how he was like a open book when it came to her. But now, he indeed had learned the art of masking his expressions, even from her."Ace," He blinked once before tilting his head slightly watching her wordlessly, he knew she wanted to ask something and his silence told her to go ahead."Will you ever let me go?" She whispered what her heart had been fretting about for the past months now. This man had taken more than she could bargain for, wasn't this enough to sate his vengeance which was directed to her? Her father died, she lost her everything just to please him and earn his forgiveness, her dig
Author's PovMax burned his fifth cigarette glaring at the burning sticks in the fire place, he had everything planned perfectly, he would have gotten his hold on that little bitch, he just needed to find the best opportunity after all his men were plastered all over the Italy but he underestimated Ace Sullivan, he forgot his big brother wasn't the same Ace anymore, he had turned way more cunning and devious than before.That fucker! Max on one side actually felt proud at how his one stroke at Ace had opened his blinded eyes and made him torture that bitch, he loved how painfully disturbed and empty she looked when he met her that night in the bathroom. But the same way he fucking hated Ace for still protecting her, he had tortured her yet was still unwilling to let her go, Max had no idea what even Ace saw in her!She might be beautiful in the past but Max's cruelty over the years had sucked her beauty away from her. She didn't harbor the same looks anymore but Ace was still around h
Author's PovAurora nervously stepped in the house where she was sent by Ace for her protection. Russia. The moment she reached here, her mine automatically started seeing the difference between Ace's and this man's lifestyle. Ace owned a wide built and luxurious mansion in an isolated place while this place couldn't be called as a mansion. It indeed was big and had every possible feature that Ace's mansion possessed but it still was far more smaller in comparison with the mansion.The only similarity was, it also was situated in an isolated space, she was escorted inside by the stoic looking butler, she had noticed something, both of these men hated keeping female servants. Even Ace never appointed any female maid, and seemed like this Russian mafia wasn't different in that regard as well. Her hands started sweating in nervousness, she knew Ace told her clearly that she was sent her for her protection but still she couldn't hold back her fear, this was completely a strange place plus
Author's PovThe woman seated on the couch glanced at the door when it was parted by the tall man, as usual his forehead scrunched in a deep scowl and sinister eyes staring at her with no tenderness evident in them. She passed him a single glance before ignoring his presence like she had been doing for the past month getting her attention back to the book secured in her hands.She closed her eyes in irritation when he grabbed her book and threw it away, "You can waste your time later, first sign this!" Max snapped at her forwarding some papers towards her making her look at him before she silently grabbed the papers.Max gritted his teeth in annoyance when he found her lips curving into a small smile when she read the first page, Divorce Agreement. Yes, Max had finally decided to end this farce of a marriage and get settled with the woman he loves. He finally accepted the fact that he never loved Jade, she was just the woman who was with him when he needed a companion, her blind love
Author's PovMax walked towards the place where he had never thought of going after whatever happened years ago, the rapid chilly wind engulfed his frame making his loose hair sway with the dancing sand of the barren land. The moment he stepped at the place the flashbacks erupted in his head making him gulp when reminders of what he did to his big brother years ago at this place echoed in him.Max after that night never had the courage to come and visit this place, he knew this was the place he made Ace's graveyard but he simply decided to weep his heart for once and all. After punishing Ace for his betrayal, he got so busy in destroying Clifford's that he never gave a heed to come back here and find a time to spend with this big brother until today.Cladded in a loose dressed grey shirt and black pants he didn't mind the cold engulfing his body, he needed answers especially when the truth his cunning mind was pointing at was too bitter and vicious to accept. He didn't want to accept
Author's PovAurora jumped in her place getting startled when her body was wrapped up by large arms cradling her in his warm embrace, after a few seconds her tensed muscles relaxed against him as he tightened his grip over her tiny frame. Aurora smiled raising her eyes to the mirror in front of them reflecting their hugging bodies but Ace didn't meet her eyes, he simply buried his face in her crook closing his eyes."What happened?" He shook his head nuzzling deeper in her crook but Aurora noticed his unusual stance, she frowned palming his wrapped arms watching him carefully through the mirror."Tell me," She pressed caressing his bare tattooed arms with her gentle fingers making the man pull his head up and meet her concerned gaze."Jade is pregnant, Sameul just told me." He whispered making Aurora smile widely as she giggled slightly in happiness."Oh my God! That's so great! Finally after 4 years of wait, they are going to have a child. Jade must be so happy!" Aurora's smile made
Author's PovThe sunrays radiating from the messy hut made the woman nestled in bare men's arms twisted a bit before opening her eyes, she felt a shiver wearing down her spine as her bare legs were attacked by the cold wind of the sunny day after a thorough thunderous rainy night. Her tired eyes steadily raised up meeting with the smiley grey ones.She blinked a few times and reality fell on her, she was cuddled in his oversized shirt which he was wearing last night, she had nothing on her body except for his shirt, Ace also was wearing just his shorts and nothing else but the unusual warmth radiating from his body kept both of them warm and away from the cold atmosphere. She surprisingly didn't shy away but instead nuzzled her face in his bare chest closing her eyes making the man tighten his hug, Ace enjoyed the peaceful moment while hugging her closely, it was hard for him to find himself fall asleep last night especially at how he made love to her almost at midnight. And even aft
Author's PovMature Content AheadAce felt a slight shiver in his body when the tips of her fingers gently caressed the lineage of his scars, he noticed her eyes turning teary as she glided her finger over the nasty scars while tightening her grip on his shoulder by her other hand, she did see his scars before but never clear before until that night. And never this close, they were right before her eyes looking so painful yet the strength he withhold left her wanting to erase the pain he once went through.Ace leaned down and let his warm lips fell on her eyes kissing her tears away, his kisses were so soft and gentle that it made her close her eyes letting a few tears drip down to her temple, she let out a shaky breath feeling his lips kissing her cheeks before planting pecks all over her jawline leaving no space alone on her face until he reached her neck.The man didn't unleash his hunger right away instead he took his sweet time snuggling in her crook holding her closer, Aurora wr
Author's Pov"What? You should blame yourself, you kept on running away I had to follow you so you wouldn't be alone and in doing so I lost the track of the way." Ace defended himself while raising his hands, Aurora was left speechless, somehow she knew he was right, if he had left her alone she would have definitely stuck here alone.She looked down apologetically before biting her lower lip, "You're right." She admitted solemnly making the man in front of her a bit surprised at her acceptance and then he cleared his throat nearing her."Don't worry OK, we can find a way out." He carefully touched her cheek making her look up in his bright grey eyes before nodding her head."Yes, even I remember a little where I came from." Aurora was so angry and drowned in jealousy that time that she didn't care to look at the signs while crossing the way but she still remember a little."I also remember a bit, we came from that side." Ace pointed at the left side but Aurora was a bit skeptical, she
Author's Pov"How are you?" Aurora questioned the timid woman seated in front of her, she gulped making her glance at her for a second before her gaze again dropped down."I am good, how about you?" Jade mumbled looking a little hesitant and trying to sound casual but Aurora knew it wasn't easy to revive the good bond they shared ten years ago which was basically based on lies and betrayal."Better, a lot better than before." Jade smiled softly nodding her head, her fingers trembled around the warm cup of coffee, she had no idea how to start the conversation especially when it was her who called her here.Jade asked Sameul for Aurora's number and after calling her, she invited her for a cup of coffee, somewhere Aurora also knew what she wanted to talk about but she still didn't want to push her. She already had heard about the trauma she went through from Max's hands years ago, she always despised Jade in the past for her lies but after realising that she wasn't any better than her. J
Author's PovAurora after removing her coat, shoes, and muffler went to the kitchen to make the coffee for both of them, she left the coffee to brew in the machine and went to wash her hands when suddenly her breath hitched feeling a massive frame towering behind her. She gulped when he leaned his face closer to her cheek almost cornering her lifting his hand forward."W-What are you," Her words were cut off when he moved his hand and turn the running tap off, she gulped as he whispered mischievously in her ears."You shouldn't waste water." She bit her lower and tried escaping his arms but the moment she tried to side walk him, he palmed the aisle trapping her completely leaving no chance for her to leave him.She gasped out clutching the counter when he buried his face in her crook taking her aback, "You wanted me to kissyou then, but I wanted more, and now i will fulfill both of our wishes." With that he placed a soft peck over her neckline making her throw her head back.The sensa
Author's PovAurora walked out of the cafe only to find a familiar frame leaning against his car looking like a model as usual, her colleagues, her boss and even a few customers asked her who this fine man was? Aurora hesitated but remembering her promise and determination to start afresh with him, she accepted that he was her boyfriend. Her boss knew about him and even asked her why she was still doing the job when her boyfriend was this wealthy? She didn't want to reply, but did eventually, she never agreed to date him for his money. No one knew their painful history and she had no mind of revealing it to anyone. Hugging the coat near her body she walked towards the stubborn man, she told him many times to not pick her up like this but he never listened, he always uses the excuse of her being his girlfriend to do as he wished."Shall we?" He muttered opening the passenger door for her but she suddenly smirked at him playfully shaking her head."Do you know I am used to walk back to
Author's PovThe silence fell in the hallway after he completed his words, Aurora was still crouched down in front of him while Ace averted his gaze away from her fearing her reaction. Ace knew he didn't have any right to make the decision on her behalf but he knew how much kids meant to Aurora, she used to talk a lot about having children who would look like her, and he didn't want to snatch this right from her just to make her come back to him."Are you stupid?" Her sudden remark made him snap his head towards her, he met her confused gaze and slightly angered expressions."Why would you think that I wouldn't want to be with you just because the probability of you having children is low?" He blinked a few times releasing the caged tears as she sighed heavily before raising her hand to wipe his cheeks."What did doctor say?" He gulped before mumbling softly."He said that the chances of I having children is almost none, maybe a miracle but from his experience it's better if I don't h
Author's Pov"Just tell her already, why are you making decisions on her behalf?" Sameul snapped at the nonchalant man seated on the couch with his head bowed down looking disheveled, his hair messy, clothes unironed from and eyes bloodshot like he hadn't sleep for years. He steadily raised his empty gaze to the glaring man, "I am doing it for her, its for the best, she doesn't deserve to suffer with me, she already had enough." Sam huffed rubbing his temple in annoyance."I never liked her in the past after what you went through and she was one of the reasons but after keeping eyes on her for such a long time I know one thing, she loves you, so much that I don't think she can ever move on, you're just hurting her and yourself. Being truthful is what you should do and let her decide what she wants." Ace stubbornly shook his head flapping his hand as he motioned the frustrated man to get out.Before Sameul could say anything further, someone entered the house with her meek steps, she