***I met up with Nat on the stairs, “Is Michael asleep?” I asked her,“Looks like it,” she replied, “Whats is going on?”“I don’t know yet, but they is a man outside, I have never seen him before,” I replied to her as I took Michael from her hands, “Hey you!” I called out to one of the maids,“Yes MA!” she hurried to where I stood,“Take Michael to sleep and please, stay with him, get it?”“Yes Madam,” she responded and took Michael from my hands, I stood still and watched her until she disappear behind a door, and I turned to Nat again, “Let’s go!” I ordered.We both climb down the stairs but instead of going to the door, we went to the window and peeked outside, “Do you know who that is?” I asked Natalie,“Huh! Mr Mikhail Sergey?” she blurted out, “Why is he here?” She whispered loud enough for me to hear."Oh! 'I take it you know him then?""Yes," Nat replied, turning to me. "That's Mr. Sergey. He used to work with Papa, but the last time I saw him was at Mother's funeral," she st
***Rick angrily climbed upstairs, muttering under his breath. "Seriously, who does she think she is to give me orders?" he questioned, shooting a glance at Sop. "Just because she manages to warm the boss's bed, she now thinks she's in charge. What nonsense," he cursed as he stepped into the corridor."Oh, Mr. Rick!" he heard his name and turned"Yes?" It was a maid. "Is there something you want?" he asked impatiently."Oh no, it's just... I heard some noise back in the East wing, and I wanted to inform Madam Natalie," she reported nervously."The East Wing? What were you doing there?" Rick asked her suspiciously. "No one is supposed to be in the East Wing," he glared at her, his tone filled with suspicion."I’m sorry, sir, but Miss Rust asked me to keep Sir Michael out of the sitting room, and I thought the East wing was the safest place for him to be. However, a few minutes ago, I heard a scattering sound, so I decided to go out and check, but I found you instead," the maid finishes
***The room pulsed with tension as I paced, my footsteps echoing off the walls like the steady beat of a drum. Rick was frustrated as he repeatedly dialed Alex's number and yet no answer.“He’s still not picking up,” Rick informed me, his voice tight with concern.“Well, keep trying,” I urged, my tone clipped with impatience. “Try until someone picks up,” I commanded, my anxiety bubbling just beneath the surface.“Seriously …” He mouthed angrily but kept on calling.I turned to Nat, her gaze burning into me with an intensity that matched my own worry. “Nat, not now,” I snapped, my words sharp with worry, before resuming my restless pacing.“What do you mean not now? What are you guys hiding from me, huh?” Nat’s voice cut through like a knife, she was, I know but so what?“It’s not like we meant to hide it,” I muttered. “But I can’t explain anything right now. Wait till your father gets here,” I added with a heavy heart.“Fine,” Nat sighed, her reluctance showing as she reluctantly sa
***I glared at Avanska who for some reason stepped backward, and then to Alex, who was too stunned to say anything, “You never thought of that, right? Then I guess you’re more stupid than I think.”“Ah! Stop … saying that, please.” He said, no, more like begged.“Why?” I asked with my hands folded across my breast. “You’re stupid.” I repeated, and he signed hard.Honestly, I half expected him to hit me for looking down on him but he wasn’t doing anything, if at all, he looked like someone about to cry… “yeah right.” I thought to myself. “well, I guess, I mean something to him now.’****Alex covered his face with his hand, not because he was ashamed of been called stupid, but because he was mad. This was the first time someone was looking him in the eyes and cursing him, not even his late wives or kids could do so.He stared
***Alex blinked repeatedly as he stared at Sophie Rust, the little devil who had turned his world upside down. He felt utterly lost, unsure of what to say or do in this kind of situation. It was a first for him.After a while of being speechless, he managed to muster the words, “How did you know it was the same thing?”“Do I need to remind you that I have the same thing inside of me?" I asked, and he sighed."Ah! No," he replied.“This is all messed up. What are we going to do about it?” I asked.“What do you mean, this is messed up? There is nothing messed up about this,” he responded with an uncaring expression, and this just blew my hat away.”And I called you stupid. You were complaining,” I snapped. “Do you know how dangerous that thing is? I wouldn’t even dare to leave it with any of your men, or even you, because I don’t know who you would give it to.” I added, “Drew told me about the rod that pierced my body; it only had a tiny spark of the psyche drugs, yet it was disastrous
***The room remained silent, except for Alex's conversation on the phone. 'So what is causing the dissonance?' I couldn't help but ponder to myself.Then I glanced over to Avanska and noticed there was something strange about his intense focus on... the bucket? That's where the drugs were kept. His gaze seemed unusually fixated.To confirm, I stepped into his line of sight, forcing him to frown and glance up at me. I returned a questioning look, and he responded with a reassuring smile, and I returned it.But Wait! Avanska was smiling, Why?He never smiled, not to me or even the boss. Why is he smiling now? I questioned myself just then the dissonance intensified as I stared in his direction.Then I began to notice something was off. His behavior, like how he stood guard at the door, was unusual. As the second-in-command, he wouldn't typically behave like an ordinary guard. Something was definitely not right.Frowning, I quickly pulled out my phone and texted a message to Rick. He c
***“Ugh, I can't believe you!" Nat grunted as her best friend and father teased one another, "You both are disgusting." She spits out."Why are you still here?" Alex questioned as he grasped Sophie's buttocks, and she gasped."Ah! "That's it." Nat raged and stormed out, but not before shrieking at the top of her voice. "you whole me for my mental well-being."“Sure,” Alex replied with a laugh.***My face was burning red, and I could tell Alex found it amusing. 'You're such a tease,' I murmured as our lips met.“Guilty as charged,” he chuckled, not stopping his kisses.I half-expected him to just keep kissing, but then he started unbuttoning my shirt, and I grabbed his hand in surprise. “Here?” I asked, a little shocked."Yes, I can't wait," he breathed out, leading me to the long sofa.I collapsed onto it, and he followed suit, swiftly removing my shirt and pants in one smooth motion."Alex!" I gasped out his name as he tenderly ran his fingers between my legs, Seeking, touching, an
***I struggled to gather my thoughts, still reeling from the intensity of what had just happened.That was what they called adult sex, and my goodness, what an overwhelming experience, not like any I have ever felt, not like I had much experience in the department."You're like an animal," I blurted out between breaths.Smirking, he replied, "Yes, we both are," as he pulled me close into his arms."No, you are," I insisted, playfully hitting his chest.With a smile, he added, "If you say so," before kissing me once more.We both lay glued in each other's arms, naked and glistening with sweat, enjoying the aftermath of our shared passion.After a while, he got up, I felt a bit dizzy and asked, "Where are you going?" while glancing at him."I'll be right back," he replied."Wait! You're not going out like that, are you?" I said, quickly covering myself with his jacket. He was standing there completely naked, his di
~~Continuation~~The moment I heard the sounds of hurried footsteps approaching the cabin door, I opened my eyes and managed a small smile.It’s a bittersweet sight to see my father and Alex engaging in a frantic, almost playful competition to be the first to reach me.Ah, I’ve missed them all. My parents, Alex, Drew, Rick, and Avavska—everyone is here, surrounding me with their presence.“Darling, are you okay?” Dad’s voice is filled with both worry and relief. I smiled at him and nodded.I slowly turn to Alex, who is now kneeling beside me. “Hey!” I whisper softly, with exhaustion in my voice.“Hey,” he replies, gently pressing his lips to my hand. His voice trembles, and I can see the strain in his eyes. “I thought I lost you,” he murmurs, struggling to keep his emotions in check.“That’s never going to happen,” I reply firmly, though my
Inside the Plane***I wake slowly, the world around me cloaked in thick shadows and muted sounds.My head throbs with a relentless, pounding rhythm, each pulse sending a sharp wave of pain through my skull—a brutal reminder of the hell I’ve just been through.The surgery on my brain lasted four hours, but it feels like I’ve been lost in darkness for days. Ten hours—ten agonizing hours—I’ve been out cold, unaware, while everything around me kept moving, kept changing.How do I know that? Don’t ask me. My brain is a ticking time bomb right now, and I’m not sure it can handle the strain of thinking, of trying to make sense of what’s real and what’s not. Pondering over it feels like a dangerous game, one I’m not willing to play.The steady hum of the plane’s engines is gone, replaced by an eerie stillness. We must have landed.I force my eyes open, the cabin
There are two more chapters to go.Dear Reader,As I bring loving a Gangster to a close, I want to extend my deepest thanks to each of you for joining me on this thrilling, emotional ride.Writing this story was both challenging and rewarding, and I hope it resonated with you as much as it did with me. Through the highs and lows, the passion and the pain, I aimed to capture the complexity of love in a world where danger and desire collide.Your support has meant the world to me, and I hope this story stays with you, reminding you of the power of love to change even the most hardened hearts.With gratitude and affection,Clara J. Stari
Chapter 81 - Not yet the end“Sophie? Sophie?” Alex’s voice was frantic as Daniel laid her trembling body on the table.He turned to Drew, his tone urgent. “We need to operate now.”Drew didn’t hesitate, quickly setting out the operating tools. “Yes, right away.”“Operate on her? What are you talking about?” Alex suddenly demanded, confusion and anger rising in his voice, but no one answered him.Emily, who had already pieced together what was happening with her daughter, spoke up, her voice shaky. “We can’t do this here. We should wait until we land first.”“And risk losing the only chance to save her?” Drew shot back, his tone sharp.Still confused and growing more frustrated, Alex demanded, “Why does she need an operation to be saved?” His eyes darted from Avanska to Rick, then locked onto Drew. “Is there something you’re not telling me?”Avanska turned to Rick, whose nervous eyes were scanning the room as if searching for answers that weren’t there.“Answer me!” Alex’s voice thund
**Continuation**Meanwhile, on the far edge of the field.I gasped as blood dripped from my mouth. Killing this general was taking longer than I’d anticipated, and the first time bomb I’d planted when leaving the underground facility had already started going off.“We need to end this now,” I muttered, just as another bomb exploded in the distance.It felt like the universe was finally throwing me a bone—the general stumbled, losing his balance. I seized the moment, driving my dagger into his lower abdomen, pushing it deeper with all my strength.He groaned in agony and flung me off, but Alex and my mother were already on him, launching another attack from behind.I stood still for a moment, knowing if I waited for him to go down before making my next move, it would be too late.I scanned the area for someone reliable, but everyone was engaged in the battle—except for… Drew and my father.
****"Sorry, come again?" Daniel requested, with his eyes throwing a dagger at him.Drew’s face drained of color, his eyes widening with sudden fear as he realized he’d just betrayed himself.He stiffened, turning his head away, and cleared his throat awkwardly. “I’m afraid I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he stammered, attempting to mask his panic.“Isn’t it a bit late for that?” Daniel pressed, his voice cold and unwavering. “The look on your face tells me you know more than you’re letting on. I just watched my daughter writhing in pain, clutching her head. So if you say—”“Wait!” Drew interrupted, his voice rising in alarm. “You found her already?”Daniel’s eyes narrowed as he stepped closer, his anger palpable. “Yes, to be precise, she found us. Now, tell me what’s going on before it’s too late.”Drew swallowed hard, his composure crumbling under the weight of Daniel’s intense gaze. “I… I don’t think you’re ready for the truth,” he said, his voice trembling.Daniel’s gaze
~~~~For my plan to succeed, he needed to lower his guard, even a little. My eyes locked onto the grenade launcher in his hands. Damn...Dert… He was the last of the three generals. I didn't know the full extent of his power, but I knew killing him wouldn’t be easy. Still, it was better to face him in combat than to let him toy with my family's lives.I’d rather gamble with my life, I thought, a devilish grin spreading across my face as he loaded his grenade launcher.“Seriously, is that the best you can do?” I questioned him, marching forward, trying to make him lose his guard. Another grenade flew past my shoulder, leaving burns. I groaned in pain. “This’s hardly a fair fight,” I yelled. “Even when I killed the other generals, it was a fair fight.”He ignored me and continued firing. I didn’t give up, continuing to taunt him. “And you call yourself a man—a general at that.” I halted. “What a waste of a title,” I spat out.At my last comment, he suddenly paused and gently pulled back
~~~"This isn't happening," I murmured faintly.The grenade was almost upon my mother, and time seemed to slow. I reached out, heart pounding, cold dread filling me as I realized I might not make it in time.“No…” I found myself screaming, despite the deadly headache and the sharp pains ringing inside my skull. Just then, the cause of my current situation decided to do me a favor—MANA.It was as if I was suddenly filled with a kind of supernatural strength unlike anything before. Instead of running, I saw myself flying. In that instant, I threw myself on her, and she fell to the ground with a loud gasp.The grenade barely missed her as it flew past us, leaving a small cut on my shoulder, while pushing me off my mother and landing on some military men, blowing them to pieces.The chaos around me blurred into a grim symphony of screams and explosions, but all I could focus on was the faint rise and fall of my mother’s breath beneath me. My breaths came in ragged gasps, the pain still pu
****“What the...?” Emily’s voice faltered, her expression twisting in shock and horror.Her eyes flicked from the headless body of General Storm to the blood-drenched figure standing over it. Sophie stood there, motionless, covered in blood from head to toe.Her eyes locked onto Emily’s with a fierce, unyielding glare.Emily couldn’t believe what she saw—Sophie, the daughter she thought she knew, standing over the bloody mess she had wrought.Her mind raced while her body remained frozen. The brutality of the scene left her paralyzed. She couldn’t tear her eyes away from her daughter, now a stranger, a deadly force she could barely recognize."Just what the hell, Sophie? How could you...?" She trailed off, words too heavy to utter.But Daniel saw things differently. He saw that his daughter—the one taken from them—had finally returned.Ignoring the mess, he pushed past his