DANCE OF DEATH~STEPHANI stood there in the middle of Shacktown Tower, taking it all in. The smell, the sound, the emotions. I wanted to memorize everything I saw before I made my move.The Maestro sat there on his golden throne with a smug expression on his face. He believed he had us where we wanted. Which was what most people I have killed also believed. It made no sense to stand in the open surrounded by doped-up men with find guns but I had assessed men that could cause potential harm and none of them posed any.The Laughing Dogs were fierce fighters it was how they could maintain their supremacy for so long in Shacktown but since my father passed away, some things had to pass away with him.This bunch of worms was not going to be a constant problem for me. They would be the sacrifice for my new position as The Sisyphean King, Son of the Devil."Raven," I called Minerva by her codename. It was time to spill blood.Frank reached into his pocket very slowly and all the thirty-six
SACRIFICIAL DOGS~STEPHANThrough the chaos, I spotted Maestro reaching the elevator and already had his hands on the worn-out buttons. He was losing a lot of blood and was already leaning on the walls.I watched as his palm made a bloody imprint on the wall. I stormed forward but was blocked by a man who had raised an ax over his head.I did not stop. The fourth man yelled a war cry and charged as he brought the axe down with great force.I merely moved to the left side and the axe missed me completely. The man, due to the force he used could not stop his momentum. I jammed my blade into his back with looking back.His legs crumpled before him. He tried getting up but could not. "Me legs, I can't feel legs!" He panicked.I stabbed his spine, the one responsible for his legs, He would not be walking till he died.I reached into my shoulder holster and pulled out a straight knife with a wicked-looking sharp edge and hurled it at The Maestro.The knife went through his arm and pinned it
BLOOD HOUND~STEPHANI heard the car from my room and recognized the sound of the engine. Stephan was back from work, well whatever work was. Georgia had been my companion ever since Stephan left.I had woken up aroused and with Stephan's scent lingering on me. I felt his warmth even though he was not there My loins ached for him and I hated myself for feeling such a way.I had also been roughly woken by Georgia. She had pulled the duvet covering my naked body off me exposing me to the cold air.I jerked awake and was surprised as the cold licked my body. I shivered slightly."The cold, get used to it," She said firmly and her tone was distant and unfriendly."Follow me," She ordered and turned abruptly toward the door of my room.I stood up reluctantly and made to grab for my clothes when she barked out sternly."I said follow me!"I jolted back in response. Did she not realize that I was naked?"But..." I said helplessly."Now! Ms. Hallway!" Grace sternly yelled.I hastily followed
BLOOD HOUND II~PAMELAI was dumbfounded by the request or I pretended to be but Stephan did not repeat himself. He just gazed at me with a questioning expression."Fine, I will do it myself," He said and turned from me.Stupid me, for some reason, blurted out a desperate plea."No! Wait, I'll do it!" I yelled out before I could stop myself. I even held on to his arm in desperation. I needed to mentally check myself around this man.He turned around and gazed at me with a hint of triumph in his eyes. Yes, I agreed, he had me under his spell. There was something that pulled me to him and I could not name it.I gently put my hands on the first button of his suit. It felt sticky and wet with blood. I had trouble describing the smell of his coat.His scent was overpowering and it felt like his body was trying to purge itself of the odors. I scrunched up my face in disgust as I slowly unbuttoned his suit.I fought not to gag or throw up because I would die of embarrassment if that happened
SYSIPHUS AND A FUNERAL~PAMELAStephan said nothing for a while, his eyes lost in thought."Why do you want to know?" He asked me softly.I could not keep my hands to myself, so I unconsciously trailed them over his chiseled torso. Tracing scars, bruises, and wounds."There is something different about the art, it's so detailed, I can see the anguish in his eyes," I said as I peered closely at the tattoo.Stephan nodded thoughtfully."He is in anguish, that is his destiny," Stephan answered sadly.I had only ever seen him angry or cold but never heard him being sad."Only a handful of us have these marks on us," Stephan said as he ran a hand through his clean wet hair."What does it mean?" I asked again, curious to know."It is a symbol of suffering, of toiling and despair. It is a symbol of hopelessness, frustration, and nemesis," Stephan said sagely."Why do you have such a symbol on you?" I asked."It's a long story," Stephan said wearily. He gently moved me off him and got out of
OF ALLIES, FLINGS & ENEMIES~STEPHANAll my life, I've had a myriad of feelings ranging from fear to despair to grief to hopelessness, and rage. I had it rough growing up. Even though I was born into luxury, I had to fight for everything, even my life.Thaddeus "El Diabolo" Delmundo was many things. A strategist, a murderer, a warrior, a thief, a cheat, and a liar. He had no interest in being a father and he made that very clear.Thaddeus made it so that I knew everything he did, and learned everything he was taught and I had no choice but to comply. Every lesson, every failure, and every success involved life and death situations.I was going to my father's funeral because it was necessary. I had no interest in saying any last goodbyes and I was not interested in listening to people tell me what a great man he was.I took one last look in my mirror and left the room. I had a separate room and preferred it that way because Pamela had a right to her privacy until I took those rights aw
OF ALLIES, FLINGS & ENEMIES II~PAMELAStephan made no sound or movement as I glanced at him. He was completely stoic and devoid of any emotions. Maybe it was how he grieved.I listened intently as men went one after the other onto the podium and said their piece about Stephan's father. I was trying to get a clue as to what kind of man he was.A wizened old man shuffling slowly on his walking stick struggled as he climbed the podium. He was flanked by two hefty men in suits."Thaddeus was just not loyal, but he was also a friend, my best friend, and believe me, friends are dangerous things to have in our line of work," The old man said.I glanced at Stephan again to look for any reaction but I got none. He just sat there unmoving. He must have hated his father. It was futile to keep on searching for empathy where there was none.I did not want to admit it but he looked bored behind those glasses that hid his eyes. Just what sort of father was Thaddeus? It seemed like he did not even c
UNFINISHED BUSINESS~PAMELAI put my mouth on Stephan's crotch and used my tongue to find the zipper, then I used my teeth to pull it down. I did not know what came over me but I loved it.I used my lips to peel the band off his underwear and pulled it till his cock fell out. I did not hesitate, I held it, loving how it felt on my hands before I shoved it down my throat.I moved my head up and down till I heard him groan in pleasure. It encouraged me to please him more. I tried to take everything in but he was just too big.He grabbed me by the hair and pushed me down on his shaft till my whole throat was filled with him. I tried to move but his big strong hand held my head in place.I could not breathe and I loved it. He pulled my head up and I gasped for breath. Spit was already dropping all over my mouth and face."Let's take this inside," He got out and pulled me by the hair as I followed him through the driver seat.He held me upright by my hair and took my mouth in his, invading
~PamelaI joined Georgia and the ravens in the house as the last line of defense in case the men outside fail to repel Dwayne's men. I endured many minutes of gun shots and death cries. The door was being hit with bullets but it did not penetrate through the door.I realized in terror they Stephan was out there among those flying bullet. It took all the will in my body not to run outside to Stephan. More gun shots and shouting took place outside while I stayed inside almost losing my mind at the thought of Stephan dying."We should be out there, helping," Minerva grumbled "Yet we are in here shaking in our boots, while the men have all the fun," She complained.I did not want to agree with her but she was right. However, Georgia shut her down."This is not battle of the sexes, Minerva, we all have a roll to play here and we will," She said in a stern voice.Minerva did not have any time to reply before a deafening and earth shattering explosion rocked everyone to the ground. The force
~DelmundoThis was the first time I would spill blood for someone whom I loved.The was the first time that I fought for someone instead of something. This was the first time I was fighting for a cause. For legacy, for brotherhood, for family, and as hard as it was to believe, love.I, Frank, Georgia and Pamela sat in the dining room hatching our own plan of action. Minerva had bad new."They outnumber us three to two," She said in a serious tone."What does that mean?" Pamela asked with an innocent demeanor.I stifled a laugh. "Means they outnumber us a hundred times our two hundred men in the area," Frank said."But we still have the advantage though, we know he is coming," I said."There is a way to give us a fair advantage but it will mean that one person is not joining the fight," I said."And who is that going to be?" Minerva asked, looking ready to protest if it was her."Frank, it's going to have to be you," I said."And what will I be doing, Boss, if I am not out there rippin
~DelmundoI could not bear to watch her go.I could not witness anyone leaving me again. I had sat on the sofa watching the bed that Pamela used to sleep in. A concerned Georgia, every chance she got, would come and check up on me.I could not blame her for doing so, after the whole thing with the pistol. She was checking to see if I did not have any suicidal urge which I assured her that I didn't. However, she had insisted on checking and I agreed to keep her mind at rest.It was going to be hell trying to live my life without Pamela, but I had been through one before. It was going to be a long road to healing from this pain I was feeling. I had begged frank to help me see her home safely. I was afraid that I would develop difficulties when it was actually time to free her.The next best thing that gave me some modicum of sanity was this room. Her scent was everywhere in the room and it felt like she marked her territory before she left. I took in her odors and aura as I sat. Even th
PamelaI left Delmundo mansion that day. I did not know how he did it but a loading truck had pulled up in front of the house. Men in moving uniform were taking my belongings into the truck and I was downstairs in the living room with Georgia.She looked sad to see me go but believed that the right thing was happening. It was better for everyone this way. Stephan was nowhere to be found but I knew that her could not bear to see me leave him again for the second time. The moving men were already done so I gave Georgia a long overdue hug."I do not know how to thank you enough, please do no miss me too much," I said to her as tears threatened to fall from my eyes."Take good care of yourself, Pamela and do not forget me too quickly," She said. I nodded and let her go. I turned to the entrance and found Minerva waiting and looking a little bit downcast."Hey, I do not like you much but still, it sucks to see you go," She said and gave me a hard pat on the back."Thank you?" I said. Miner
PamelaHe got me a new phone and told me that I could call whoever I wanted. There were no restrictions. That gesture was the most tempting of his offers but I was not going to give in. He knew that I was itching to talk to people and by people, I meant my friend Tiana.It would be an opening for him to dominate me and it will start that rollercoaster of a toxic love. A hot, sensual, debauched and addictive toxic love. I hated him so much and I loved him as deeply as well.It had been a painful revelation to me when Stephan told me what Dwayne did. I knew that I was a chess piece in his bloody game of war but to go to that extent. I tried to imagine the emotional pain Stephan had gone through just seeing that dress.When he told me, I ran upstairs and cried into my pillow. Stephan had said it to get a reaction but he would not see me break. He said it to hurt me. That had always been that problem. Him, taking your space and body and giving you pain returnStephan Delmundo sucked at lo
PamelaAs the days under his tyranny grew longer, I grew colder toward him.I had lived with two different types of men and I could tell the stark difference. Dwayne had been patient even though I was not into him that way.Stephan was suffocating and always hovering around. He had taught me something unknowingly and that was to always observe people. Now the more I looked at him, in silent observation and dull eyes, the more I saw him.These past few days had been very difficult to be around him. All those times when he had been forcing me to speak to me, caressing, cajoling, coaxing, begging. I had wanted to give in. For a Mafia lord, he was very good with words. The way he begged me was alluring and tempting."Let me into your high tower, Pamela, it's cold outside," He had once rumbled in my ear. I was not prepared for it. It had taken place in the bathroom. He said while our bodies touched. Then, I had almost succumbed to his hypnotic words but I managed to snap out of it.I wante
~DelmundoIt became an unhealthy habit to orbit around Pamela. The things that I bought her were ignored and abandoned in the corner of the room. Georgia helped me rouse her from bed today again because she just laid still and stared at nothing.It became an unwanted routine. I will try to break the ice and she would in return give me the cold shoulder. Truth be told, I was running out of options and I could not think of a new way to get through to her. Eat, sleep, and bathe. That was all she did.She talked to Georgia but she would not speak to me and as ridiculous as it sounded, it made me so jealous to see Pamela open up to her and not me. Today like yesterday, she was still on the bed and silently so. I sought out Georgia again for a new set of advice.This time I found her in the kitchen making hot soup that had a chicken-flavored aroma. It was midday and I had just given Frank the usual order to be on the lookout for anything suspicious. I had no doubt Cage was on the move. I co
DelmundoI left her room confused and concerned.QIt was going to be tough not to hear her voice again but it was more than not talking. She showed no interest about leaving the room or getting off the bed. Since I was not getting through to her, I decided that a couple of gifts could change her mood.There was just one problem, I had no idea what could cheer her up so I did the next best thing, something I never thought that I would ever do in a long time. I sought out Georgia at the garden in the back yard. She was tending to the koi fishes in the pond.She had a forlorn expression on her face as she went about her work. Something was up with Georgia too. I could never understand how emotions applied to women, they were always a big mystery to me."What seems to be the problem, master Stephan? You have been standing there for a while," Georgia said as she threw crumbs of feed into the pond. I saw the colorful fishes flutter about to eat the crumbs."I need your help, Georgia," I tol
DelmundoGetting her back into my life did not feel as good as I thought it would be. The victory felt more like a loss to me. Although I had her back, I felt like I had lost something in return. I did not want to admit but it scared me when I saw the light dim in her usually bright eyes.It terrified me because, I was responsible for what she was going through. When I had taken her back from Dwayne's territory, she had passed out from the shock, pain and stress. She was out unconscious until night fall. I might have struck her too hard but not enough to leave a mark or bruise.I knew that she was going through some form of headache but was just proving tough. I hovered by her room listening for any sounds to see if whether she was sleeping or awake but I heard nothing. Her behavior had me worried. I was too pumped up to sleep so I stayed awake all through the night.I paced back and forth the hall till I could not take it anymore. I was curious about what she was up to so I gently pu