Sasha sat outside, the cool night air brushing against her skin as she stared into the darkness. The events of the past few hours had shaken her, but as the initial shock wore off, she began to think more clearly. The image of Ethan—no, Hades—on live television, pulling the trigger without hesitation, still lingered in her mind. But the more she thought about it, the more she realized she had no right to judge him.After all, she, too, had blood on her hands.It wasn’t so long ago that she had orchestrated the death of Dean Hooper. Big Tom may have been the one to physically snuff out Dean’s life, but it was Sasha who had put the plan into motion. She was the one who had lured Dean to his doom, driven by a thirst for revenge that had clouded her judgment. In that moment, she hadn’t hesitated; she hadn’t questioned whether it was right or wrong. All she knew was that Dean had hurt Ethan, and he had to pay for it.Sasha clenched her fists, the cold metal of the chair digging into her pa
Ethan sighed as he leaned back in the taxi, the dull hum of the engine a steady backdrop to his thoughts. The city lights blurred past the window, a cacophony of neon signs and streetlamps casting an otherworldly glow on the wet pavement. Rowan, who was driving, remained silent, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, the tension between them palpable.They had been driving for hours, zigzagging through the maze of city streets to throw off any potential tails. Ethan’s mind replayed the events of the evening over and over, the image of Ian Cruise’s lifeless body still fresh in his mind. He hadn’t wanted to kill Ian, not really. But he had to. It was the only way to send a message, to make it clear that Hades was not someone to be toyed with.Now, they were heading back to the SUV they had parked in a dark alley on the outskirts of the city. The taxi served its purpose as a decoy, a way to move through the city without drawing suspicion. They couldn’t afford to be caught now, not with the en
Carlos Cruise stared at the bloodied walls of the abandoned warehouse, his face a mask of barely-contained rage. The words “Nyx was here, don’t mess with the Hell’s Gang” were smeared across the wall in crimson, the letters dripping with the lifeblood of his fallen friend. The smell of iron and death hung heavy in the air, a grim reminder of the ruthless underworld he was now thrust into.It had been a terrible day, the worst of his life. First, he lost his father to Hades, the man who had single-handedly dismantled his father’s empire and taken his life without a second thought. Now, one of his best friends was dead, murdered by this Nyx—whoever she was. Carlos clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms as he felt the anger bubbling up inside him.He had vowed to avenge his father, and now that vow extended to his friend as well. Carlos was determined to take down Hades and everyone associated with him, and he wouldn’t rest until he had wiped the Hell’s Gang off the face of
Ethan sat in his sleek, modern office, staring out the window at the cityscape below. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the skyline, but his mind was far from the picturesque view. His thoughts were still tangled in the events of the past few days. Sasha’s revelation had hit him harder than he cared to admit. Nyx. The woman who had been shaking up the underworld with her audacious moves was none other than Sasha. The woman he had vowed to protect had thrown herself into the darkest depths of his world, and he couldn’t decide whether to be proud of her or terrified for her.His internal battle was interrupted by a knock on the door. Peter, his ever-efficient assistant, stepped into the room, holding a tablet in one hand and a file in the other that required Ethan’s attention.“Good afternoon, sir,” Peter began, his tone respectful yet businesslike. “I have some news and updates for you.”Ethan nodded, gesturing for Peter to continue as he leaned back in his chair, trying to
Sasha's heart raced as Dean left her house that morning. The weight of the secrets she carried was beginning to feel unbearable. She knew she had almost slipped up, almost revealed too much to Dean and told him about Ethan which would have been a grave mistake on her end, one which she would have regretted for a long time. Her mind was filled with different thoughts as she stood in front of her kitchen sink, trying to clear her head. She needed space, time to think, to figure out herself, she was already engulfed in the darkness she was involved in, she only hoped she would not get hurt in the process, Even if she did, she would have done it for love. Her phone buzzed, pulling her out of her thoughts. She checked the screen—Mr. Victor. The pit in her stomach tightened as she answered. “Mr. Victor,” Sasha greeted, trying to keep her voice steady. “Good morning, Ms. Brooke,” Mr. Victor’s calm, measured voice came through the line. “I have some news regarding your father’s actions.”
Sasha’s heart pounded as she ran out of Ethan’s office building, her vision blurred by tears. The image of Ethan kissing Grace was burned into her mind, a painful reminder of the reality she had been trying so hard to avoid. She had known about Grace, known that she was part of Ethan’s past, but seeing them together like that shattered her. She had felt like she was finally finding her place in his life, but now it seemed like she was just a temporary distraction.She barely made it to the sidewalk before she felt Ethan’s presence behind her. He caught up to her, grabbing her arm as she tried to walk away.“Sasha, wait!” Ethan’s voice was desperate, but she didn’t want to hear it. Not now.“Let go of me, Ethan!” Sasha snapped, pulling her arm free from his grip.“Sasha, please, let me explain,” Ethan pleaded, stepping in front of her to block her path. His eyes were filled with regret, but Sasha couldn’t bring herself to care. All she could think about was how stupid she felt for lett
Rico had been at the Secret Service training camp for almost a year now, and he had made a name for himself as the top student in his class. Every drill, every mission simulation—he had excelled. The instructors were impressed with his precision, his focus, and his unyielding determination. But still, he hadn’t expected to be summoned by John Clarkson, the head of the division, for a private meeting.As Rico made his way to Clerkson’s office, he couldn’t help but wonder what this was about. He had a feeling it wasn’t just a casual chat about his progress.When he entered the office, John was already seated behind his desk, a serious expression on his face. "Come in, Rico," he said, gesturing to the chair in front of him. "Have a seat."Rico sat down, feeling a slight tension in the air. John leaned forward, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface of the desk. "You’ve been doing well, Rico. Very well. In fact, you’re at the top of your class, and that’s why I’ve asked to see you tod
Ethan stood in the kitchen, frying eggs and flipping pancakes, the smell of coffee filling the air. He wasn’t much of a cook, but he wanted to make an effort for Sasha. He had to win her back, no matter what it took. Ever since that argument, things had been tense between them, and it tore him up inside. He missed her warmth, her smile, and the way she made him feel grounded. He was so jealous to see her with another man yesterday. He hated that she even spoke to the man and hated that he was holding her when he saw them, nobody holds his woman, and this “man” better stay away from her. He hoped she would not wake up with a hangover and that she had an appetite for food. He set the table neatly, making sure everything was perfect. Sasha was still asleep upstairs, and he wanted her to wake up to something nice. He couldn’t stand the thought of losing her over a misunderstanding with Grace. Yes, Grace had kissed him, but it meant nothing—he just needed Sasha to believe him.He glanced