IsadoraThe sound of a knock on the door roused me from my sleep."Yes", I answered drowsily"Good morning Isadora, the service starts by 10 a.m, you need to be ready before then " Viktor announced behind the closed door."Understood"I remained on the bed, meditating and imagining how eventful today would be.Thirty minutes later, I was fresh out the shower.I ran my hands through the closet, looking for a dress that'd be suitable for a funeral service.A high neck black dress, paired with a belt having white stripes at the end piqued my interest and I tried it on.It suited me perfectly.It was fitted at the top, exposing my quite full chest, with a narrow, matching belt that cinched at the waist, creating a defined silhouette.For some reason, I imagined what Ivan would think when he sees me in this."I must really be going crazy " I said and quickly brushed the thoughts off .I chose a nice pair of black slingback heels, and put on some earrings and a wristwatch.I stared into the
Isadora Ivan's commanding voice echoed through the room, cutting through the thick tension like a knife.The silence that followed was deafening, as if everyone were holding their breaths, waiting for what would happen next.His grip on my wrist tightened slightly, subconsciously keeping me from running ."Enough of this nonsense," Ivan said, his tone measured."The decision has been made. If anyone here thinks they can challenge the will of The Patrón they're more than welcome to step forward now." His eyes swept across the room, as if daring anyone to speak.For a moment, no one moved.Then the gangly, middle aged man who had spoken first previously stepped forward, clearing his throat."With all due respect, Ivan, this is a not a challenge against The Patrón's will. It's about tradition, about our culture and leadership- about what's best for the cartel".Ivan's jaw clenched. "Well then, what's best for the cartel has already been decided. Isadora is the rightful heir. 'Traditio
IsadoraLater that evening, I took a shower and fell into bed, eager to just rest.I woke up some time later, unsure how long I'd been asleep, but sure I needed to go get something to eat, and this time around, I was going to prepare it myself.I headed down to the kitchen. A few maids were there, and after I discharged them, I rummaged through the cupboards searching for what to make.After settling on a plate of grilled cheese sandwiches with a cup of juice, I headed out to the balcony to enjoy the view as I ate."Isadora"Bewildering how I could now recognise that voice before seeing who it belonged to. I turned around to face him.He had on a pair of grey sweatpants with a black tee which only made him even more attractive, something I hadn't thought was possible."Ivan," I replied, struggling to sound as firm as possible even though my heart was racing a little."I didn't think I'd find you out here," he stated as he stepped closer, cigarette in hand."Could say the same about yo
Isadora Being in the mansion the following days had felt like a prison. Every room was a reminder of the weight on my shoulders, the stares of the cartel, and Ivan's ever-cold demeanor.He hadn't said a word to me since that night, outrightly avoiding being in the same space as me. It was times like these that made me wish I had a girlfriend I could converse with.I thought about how different my life could've been, the scholarship that was snatched away from me and what my life would've been like if things didn't happen the way they did.Overwhelmed with thoughts, I felt suffocated. I needed out.Picking up my jacket, I laced my boots and stuffed my phone into the back pocket of my jeans.A late-night escape wasn't the smartest move, but I really didn't care less.Viktor had insisted on changing the entire servants in the house after the poison incident. He had also doubled the security after the meeting with the cartel members, so careful not to alert any guards, I slipped out th
Isadora I stared at him, my chest heaving with anger and hurt."Why do you always have to be like this?" I demanded. "Why can't you just- just be human for once? Do you even care, Ivan? Are you even capable of caring?"His eyes flickered for a second,but whatever emotion was there quickly disappeared beneath his usual mask, as always."You're wasting your energy, Isadora. Get in the car".Viktor stepped closer, his hand still on my shoulder. "I think it's best she rides with me", he stated with a flat tone, his gaze fixed on Ivan."And why would she do that?" Ivan interjected,"Look I don't have time for this Viktor, she's my wife! She rides with me.""I'll go with Viktor, that's enough. I just want to go home now please." I said, glancing between the two of them."Fine then', Ivan scoffed as he got into his car and drove off.Viktor's concern was palpable, his touch comforting. But Ivan's cold dismissal stung more than I wanted to admit.Once we arrived, Viktor stayed by my side, h
Isadora "I've been waiting to hear you say that," Viktor said, a proud look plastered on his face.Ivan remained silent, his expression hardened."I know someone. Someone who knows this world better than any of us. His name's Rafael. He'll teach you all you need to survive in this world, how to make decisions, how to lead."My gaze flickered to Ivan, expecting him to say something, but he remained silent, his jaw tense as he looked away."So when do I start?", I asked, trying to ignore the anxiety in my chest.Viktor met my eyes."Tomorrow, you'll have a lesson everyday. It'll be intense and difficult, sometimes excruciating, but it'll be worth it. And you'll need to start thinking like the leader you're supposed to be."Before I could respond, Ivan said, "I'll be with you, every step of the way." His voice firm,though there was a note of something else, something I couldn't quite place."Fine," I replied finally, crossing my arms. "But I'm tired of being a damsel always needing to
IsadoraAfter the first lesson as I retired for the night, I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was being watched. Knowing that there was a spy under the same roof, monitoring and reporting on my movements was making me paranoid.As I on the edge of my bed, I said to myself, "Calm down, you're just imagining things."As I reached for the glass of water on my nightstand, I heard a faint creak echoe through the room. I became still.I listened again, hearing another creak.My heart began to pound. I stood up slowly, grabbing the small knife I had hidden under my pillow ever since the poison incident.I moved towards the door, something in my gut telling me that I wasn't alone.I yanked the door open- only to find nothing."You're being paranoid, Isa," I said rubbing my hands against my arms.Still unconvinced, I stepped out of my room, walking down to the living room.Just as I looked around, I saw a shadow shift near the staircase in the split of a second.My pulse racing, I gri
IsadoraViktor had asked to meet for a discussion.Walking into the carter's main meeting room, Ivan and Viktor were seated, while Rafael leaned against the far wall, arms crossed."We've been waiting for you. I heard about what happened last night, I hope you're okay," Viktor addressed me, a look of worry on his face."I'm alright Viktor, thank you." I said as I fell into an opposite seat at the head of the table."I've been thinking. This isn't something we need to fold our arms and just keep watch. We have to act fast." He stated, taking turns to look at the faces of the rest of us in the room."Whoever got in last night won't stop. They were testing the security- next time, they won't just be watching."Ivan cut in coldly, "No they won't. Next time, they'll be dead."After thinking for a moment, I turned to Viktor."So what are you saying Viktor? What do we do?""We set a trap." He stated, as he slid a folder towards me.I opened it, it contained details- security loopholes, blin
Isadora The warehouse was quiet. Too quiet, except for the rhythmic tapping of my fingers against the table.I sat across from Cesar in the center of the room. He was a tall man, well over six feet, with a commanding presence that demanded attention. His hair was jet black, slicked back neatly. His eyes were a piercing shade of green, sharp and calculating, with a subtle scar that ran along his right eyebrow.The air between us was thick with tension, the kind that settled in the bones and refused to leave. Cesar leaned back in his chair, his expensive suit crisp and unruffled despite the situation. His gaze flickered across the room, taking in every detail. He was measuring, calculating. But so was I.Ivan stood to my right, arms crossed, his expression hard. Rafael and Dominic, one of our men, were positioned strategically, watching Cesar’s men for any sign of deception. Viktor, however, wasn’t watching Cesar’s men. He was watching Cesar. As agreed, we had each brought a few truste
Isadora“Come in,” I called.A knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts. It was the night before the meeting with Cesar. I stood by the window in my office, staring at the dim glow of the city skyline in the distance. The weight of tomorrow’s meeting pressed heavily on my chest.Rafael stepped inside, closing the door behind him with a soft click. His expression was unreadable, but the tension in his shoulders told me he was carrying just as much as I was.“You’re still up,” he said, his voice even. “Not surprising, but still.”I offered a tired smirk. “Could say the same for you.”He walked over to the small bar in the corner, pouring himself a drink. “Sleep doesn’t come easy when you’re preparing for war.” He lifted the glass. “Want one?”I hesitated, then nodded. “Yeah. Why not?”Rafael poured me a glass and handed it over before settling onto the worn leather couch across from me. I took a sip before speaking.“Are you worried?” I asked, cutting through the silence.He exhaled
Isadora"Let's talk," Ivan said when it was just us left in the meeting room.I sat down, placing my hands on the table."He must've overslept?" He questioned, his tone laced with sarcasm."What?" I asked, knowing exactly what he meant."Don't what me, Isadora. You know what I'm asking.""I was just saying, that's the only reason why he would miss a meeting," I maintained."And you would know that because?" he glared at me, his eyes shooting guns. I adjusted turning to face him."We had a talk last night, Ivan. I couldn't sleep and he couldn't either." My voice was steady, refusing to be intimidated by his tone."What did you both talk about that late at night?"I paused, taking a moment to put my words together. "I don't think I owe you any explanation or details of my talk with Viktor. It was a personal conversation between us."I knew exactly what I was doing, and I was having a little too much fun playing with him. It was just sex to him, so I intended to keep it at that.He scof
Isadora You’re early,” I noted, folding my arms.The next morning, we met in the meeting room to finalise the details of the meet. I had barely been able to get any sleep after the conversation with Viktor, so I was up early.Diego arrived earlier than expected. His usual air of casual arrogance was still there, but beneath it, I saw something sharper. Something more urgent.Rafael, who had been flipping through some notes, looked up immediately, his brows lifting slightly. Ivan leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, watching Diego with the same wary curiosity he always did.Diego smirked. “Figured you wouldn’t want to wait.”I gestured for him to sit. “What did you find?”He let out a breath, rubbing his jaw before speaking. “Cesar’s been unusual, talking to people he normally wouldn’t. People outside his usual circle. Some of them are neutral, some are enemies, but the fact that he’s reaching out? That’s not like him.”Rafael frowned. “ What does that mean? He’s trying to form new
Isadora"Can't sleep?"Viktor's voice cut through the night air, calm yet probing.I turned away from the balcony railing I was standing beside, exhaling as I slowly met his gaze. The moonlight cast a light glow over his face, making the shadows beneath his eyes look deeper."Are you checking up on me?" I asked lightly, a faint smile across my face.He smirked but didn't deny it. "I was heading to the bar. Saw the light on and came to check it out," he said as he stepped onto the balcony, standing beside me.I nodded towards the half-empty glass of champagne beside me. "Already beat you to it."For a while we didn't speak. The only sound was the distant echoes of traffic and the rustling of leaves in the cold breeze. It was peaceful- creating a false illusion as against the war we were in."I don't like it," Viktor finally said.I tilted my head slightly, looking at him. "You don't like what?""This meeting. The whole thing with Cesar. It smells like a setup, no matter how we try to t
Isadora"What?"I asked, taken aback and redirecting my focus and energy to his words.His gaze lingered on Ivan for a second, before he dragged it back to me, adjusting his tone and posture."Cesar sent a message, boss." I took note of how he addressed me, already aware that a personal conversation with him was waiting for me ahead."What did he say?" Ivan cut in, a skeptical look on his face."Let's go to the meeting room, Rafael is waiting. We should all hear it together." Viktor added impatiently.Clearly, whatever Cesar had sent wasn't small. I breezed past them, my thoughts running crazy as I imagined what Cesar could possibly have said in his message.Rafael was already seated, one hand tapping against the table, his face unreadable. But the tension in his shoulders told me everything."Been waiting," he grumbled, his eyes flicking between Ivan and me before landing on Viktor. "Did you tell them?"Viktor nodded. "Just the basics. Haven't given them the details yet."I pulled ou
Isadora"What?"I asked, taken aback and redirecting my focus and energy to his words.His gaze lingered on Ivan for a second, before he dragged it back to me, adjusting his tone and posture."Cesar sent a message, boss." I took note of how he addressed me, already aware that a personal conversation with him was waiting for me ahead."What did he say?" Ivan cut in, a skeptical look on his face."Let's go to the meeting room, Rafael is waiting. We should all hear it together." Viktor added impatiently.Clearly, whatever Cesar had sent wasn't small. I breezed past them, my thoughts running crazy as I imagined what Cesar could possibly have said in his message.Rafael was already seated, one hand tapping against the table, his face unreadable. But the tension in his shoulders told me everything."Been waiting," he grumbled, his eyes flicking between Ivan and me before landing on Viktor. "Did you tell them?"Viktor nodded. "Just the basics. Haven't given them the details yet."I pulled ou
IsadoraNothing had ever sounded more delightful to me than those words.Taking me by the hand, he placed me on the bench, gently pushing me so that I was laying on my back while he stood above me. Then he spread my legs open, stepping back to admire the view."Fuck Isa... you're so beautiful," he muttered, his voice raspy and breathless."I could stare at you like this all day.""If you do that, who's going to eat this pussy?" I asked in a low, smooth voice,a smirk growing on my lips.He laughed as he crouched between my legs, his hands fondling my breasts. He lowered his head to my left breast, taking my nipple into his mouth- sucking gently."Ohhh..." I moaned, playing with his hair. He sucked gently, then aggressively, taking turns with both breasts as I took deep breaths of pleasure. Then he made his way down slowly, his tongue making a trail from my stomach and stopping just above my pussy, while his hands played with my breasts.And then he began to kiss my pussy, sending shive
Isadora "You owe me a wish, Isadora."The silence had stretched between us for a moment, as I held my breath. His weight pressed into me, firm and familiar in a way I hated to admit. My heart pounded, but it wasn't from the fight."What do you want?"I asked, my voice getting caught in my ragged breaths as I looked into his eyes. They were filled with what looked like hunger, heavy and deep intensity.He took time before replying, as if debating whether to voice it out or not."I want to fuck you. And I want it right here and now." His voice was a low growl, laced with lust and hunger.The sound of those words turned me on and made me so horny as I struggled to remain calm."Y-you said that was a one night thing, that it couldn't happen again." I stuttered, trying to maintain my composure and ignore the feelings I was getting between my legs."I know what I said Isadora, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about that night- about you." He was looking at me like he wanted to devo