****As the gunshots continued, I didn’t just end the call, I couldn’t move. My eyes were closed; I could visualize my parents on the ground bleeding to death, crying for help as their enemy stood close to them with bloody guns and knives in their hands ready to end them completely.My heart was hurting. I’ve never felt this much pain before. I suddenly grabbed my chest as an overwhelming emotion took over me. It was so strong; that I felt dizzy.Was it pain, anger, sadness? I do not know, but it felt so strong that my brain froze, panting heavily.Alex, who suddenly saw Sophie's pained expression, took the phone from her.“Hello!” he spoke into the phone.“Sophie, I can’t talk now…” There were multiple gunshots heard in the background,“Mrs Rust, this is Alexander Kova,” he introduced himself and halted,They were in a long pause. “Oh! Mr Kova, It's been a while, thank you for taking care of my daughter,” Wild Cat breathed into the phone, “But I’ve got to go now, it was a pleasure kn
***Nobody was saying anything, and that was fine with me. I welcomed the silence with open arms. I held onto my father's hand, our smiles mirroring each other's. The last time I saw him was the morning of the attack that led to this mess. You can imagine just how much I missed him."Sorry to disturb your reunion, but if you don’t mind, I need to check up on him," Drew suddenly announced, breaking the peaceful moment and disturbing our bonding time.I glared at him. "Seriously, right now?" I snapp"It's okay, dear," my father said with a gentle smile, seeing my expression. I moved away only an inch, and he just laughed. "Stubborn as ever," he added."You've got no idea," Drew replied as he began his checkup.Everyone stood by and watched. The fact that my family was here, safe and sound, was all that mattered. I couldn’t believe my parents were here, alive and well. I turned to the men responsible, my voice thick with emotion. "Thank you for saving my parents," I exclaimed, wiping the
The saga continues---The room fell silent, at Alex's words. Em and Daniel exchanged wary glances, realizing the dangerous game they were being dragged into, forced to confront secrets they had long kept hidden.Sighing, Emily blurted out, “I can’t believe they’ve already started with the experiment.”“What?” Drew asked, surprised.Daniel nodded to his wife in agreement, ready to reveal a national secret. “It all started with the creation of MANA.”“Huh? What is that, a person?” Rick, who had been silent until now, asked, confusion clouding his features.Not just him, the whole group was confused.“No, it's a psychotic drug that was meant to make one superhuman. Or at least, that's what it was supposed to do,” Daniel explained, his voice tinged with dread.Alex met Drew's gaze, his expression unreadable. “Excuse me?” he i
***The long pause was filled with tension as everyone stared at Alex. He understood their confusion but saw an opportunity and took it.Under normal circumstances, people like the Rusts would never want anything to do with him, let alone give their daughter to a gangster, an outlaw. No way in hell.Emily's gaze remained fixed on Alex, her confusion palpable. “And I’m asking again, why do you want my daughter?” she demanded.Alex leaned in, his expression inscrutable. “You’ll know when the time is right. Agree to my terms, or the deal is off,” he said, turning on his heel and walking toward the door.“Wait a minute,” she called after him. He halted. “You cannot just declare something so confusing and not explain yourself. I know we came to ask for help, but the least you can do is tell us what you mean and what you want her for.”Daniel, who had been silent in his bed, understood what Alex was implying, though he was somewhat surprised. How did the relationship between Sophie and this
****Continuation****Rick stared after Drew, stunned, as a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. The sterile white walls of the Kovas hallway seemed to close in around him. “He just punched me!” he sputtered, his voice a mix of shock and indignation.Avanska, stood nearby with an amused glint in his eye. He tilted his head slightly, studying Rick's incredulous expression. "I have a feeling he's more pissed by you calling him an old man than by the comparison to your dead father," he remarked, his voice carrying a hint of dry humor.Rick's mind raced, replaying the moment when his careless words had slipped out, and he had called Drew an old man. He barely had time to process Avanska's comment when a sharp, stinging pain in his jaw reminded him of the punch's brutal reality. "What the fuck..?" He muttered pissed.The few Kovas guards and personnel in the hallway began to murmur, eyes darting between Rick and the direction Drew
***My mother's gaze bore into me, and I could sense the confusion swirling in her eyes. Yet, I hesitated to speak the truth. Despite knowing the mess it would cause, I couldn't bring myself to reveal the truth just yet."What's wrong, cat got your tongue?" she probed, breaking the silence."Are we really going to do this now?" I countered, my voice trembling. "I mean, Dad is still recovering, and…" I trailed off, unable to continue."That's all the more reason we need to talk about it," she retorted sharply. "You're not a child anymore. You're at that age where you can date, fall in love, go on dates, party, and whatever else," she continued, she was frustrated and I knew it but.."Mom, wait!" I interjected, urgency creeping into my tone. "Do you think he's asking for my hand?" I blurted out, unable to contain the rush of happiness that filled me. Despite the chaotic atmosphere, I needed to confirm if Alex had truly proposed."Your hand? Is that what you think he's asking for?" she r
**The Continuation**Ah! This woman..."I couldn't wrap my head around the sudden shift in her attitude. It was as if she had transformed into someone else entirely, someone accusatory and suspicious, rather than the loving and understanding mother I knew.But one thing that was diffinitly changing was the level of my anger and right now.... it wasn't in her favour."Wow..." I continued to stare blankly.Right now, I was at that point, where I couldn't care less who was speaking to me. I could feel the bolting sparks inside me rising to the surface. "You’re so fucking unbelievable, Emily Rust," I snapped, calling my mom by her full name—something I had never done before. It was coming. "For you to think Alex could be such a person, it's unforgivable." I stared coldly at her.Mom stared at me, speechless, shaking her head. "The Sophie I know and raised would never speak to her parents like that. Who are you, an
-~~~~~Alexander Kova's mind was a complete mess. He kept pacing his office, which was as big as a house itself, not knowing what to do.The brooding war wasn’t the only thing bothering him and keeping him awake; his next step with Sophie weighed heavily on his mind.He was not ashamed to admit his deep love for the girl, and he had decided to make her a Kova legally. However, after talking with her parents, he knew it would be harder to convince them than to win the war.“Or should I just kill them and make it seem like an accident?” Alex whispered aloud. “No … that would make Sophie hate me,” he added quickly."Dammit! Why is this so difficult? When I married my previous wives, nothing like this happened. I proposed, and they accepted. Even when their families objected, just one glance from me, and they'd bow down to my authority. They could never stop me from taking my bride home. But right now, for the first time in years, I’m clueless as to what to do next. Ah! This is getting on
~~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