Ace POVI walked into the dining hall feeling incredibly uneasy. One hand remained in my slacks and the other nervously raked my black hair or played with my jacket. I never in my life felt this uncomfortable before. It didn't matter though. I had to just see her and say good bye. I needed to know she would never try to leave this world again.There was a stage with kids setting up for what looked to be a play. This charity event was already much different than any I had been too. We didn't invite the poor to mingle with us and we definitely didn't watch some half ass play they put on. The space itself was fancy with black tile floors and silver walls. The ceiling had large modern light structures hanging from above with fairy lights strung between. There was a wooden stage that looked to be setup and not a permanent fixture, a section for tables covered in white linens, and of course a small dance floor. People already took their seats to begin eating and a man announced the show wa
Ace POVI stood on that dance floor watching his broad shoulders walk away from me yet again. I had to pray that this would be the last time. I don't know why I ever doubted him about protecting those boys. I think a part of me craved for him to be by our side and feared he might actually try to be.Seven years passed and as much as a Ethan said I didn't know the man he became, he was wrong. I know Ace, he was an angry man with the power to destroy anyone's life. He was also compassionate and caring, especially for the few he loved and respected. I wiped the tear from my eye and turned back to Greg. This was the life I needed to be heading towards."You ok?" Greg's eyes were all fatherly. Ever since I told him about my past he treated me like a kid sister. It was for the best since I wasn't in love with him, but it still kind of hurt too. There were no long stares or sexual touches. He was just a really good friend that was like family to me now."I will be and Christian won't be back
Ace POVThe second I stepped foot off the plane in hot as hell Columbia my little rat face fiancé was wrapped around me. God, this was going to be a long fucking trip."Ace, I missed you, my future husband!" Marie was roughly kissing my neck while licking and sucking as she moaned. I stood there in grey suit pants, white shirt half a mess, and just numb. I didn't grab her back and cracked my neck at the constant nibbling. I walked the runaway to the private airport doors trying to remember why I can't just kill her."Ok, enough. I missed you too... but get off me!" I tried sounding nice. I knew I didn't though. I set her down and Daniel was by my side shaking his head. Elise didn't look amused like she use to when I was being tortured. She gave me a half smile and then walked ahead. Daniel knew something had changed between us but he knew better then to question me. I helped my Nanny and Elise get into one of the four black SUVs that waited for us. Fernando practically owned this co
Daniel POV"Ethan, fucking finally. I've been calling...""Daniel she's gone. We need help. I can't," Ethan was crying as he spoke random words. "Ethan what is happening? I need you to calm down and tell me what happened. Who is gone?""Alley, she is fucking gone. She wouldn't just leave or abandon Darien. Someone took her. Ace or one of his lowlife piece of shit associates took her. I swear I will kill him!" His sobs turned to rage quickly and I didn't doubt he wouldn't try to take down Ace if anything happened to Alley. The thing is, he wouldn't have to. Ace would take himself out if she was harmed. It was one of the reason I never told him about what his father did. Ace would kill everyone in his path until he just gave up and killed himself. Fuck, of course. Angelo!"Ethan I need you to calm down and listen to me. Take the kids and go to my contact. You have to hide.""I'm not going anywhere without her!" He interrupted me yelling."Ethan she is gone. Angelo went off the grid l
Ethan POVAlley left the other morning for her therapy appointment, but never returned. She always comes straight back home to complain how the doctor makes her think too much. It had been hectic in our house with Layla and the twins I didn't think much about it until a few hours went by. I had called her several times with no response and then worry set in. Her therapist had already confirmed she came and left. I checked the hospital and local roadway authorities for any auto accidents. Then her doctor called me back to tell me her car was still in the garage.At that moment I knew she was gone. Someone took her and it was someone connected to Ace. That bastard knew he was dabbling in dangerous bullshit yet still came here to see her, and for what? To yell at her? choke her? I never seen two people more perfect for each other yet so wrong for each other then Alley and Ace. I was done with him for good this time though. He should had never stepped foot here and put her in this danger
Alley POVI woke up in a dingy room with my head on fire. I lightly rubbed my temple trying to remember what the fuck happened. My vision was still blurry as it ran over my clothes. Thankfully I was still in my jeans and blue t-shirt. I was covered in dirt and blood but at least I wasn't raped. I shuddered at that thought pushing down memories I could not let surface right now.I jumped hearing two men begin speaking in Russian which sent a sharp pain through my skull I never felt before. "Fuck" I whispered holding my head.The men approached me and instinctively I slid further away down the wall. That's when I noticed the chains on my wrist. How the fuck was that not the first thing I realized? My hands rubbed my sore arms trying to make sense out of all this. Last I remembered I was at my appointment. Shit! I remembered someone put a cloth over my mouth and said something to me. The voice was familiar but now I can't place it. I looked around the room. I'm in a old bedroom that loo
Alley POV"Let's go babushka!" Ivan was at the door nodding for me to exit. Here goes nothing. It's just dinner with the head of the Russian crime families. I can do this! Just tell me him half truths, no secrets of Ace, not like I know any, unless he wants to know how he likes to fuck. Jesus what is happening? I'm going to die."Sit!" Dmitri ordered. I nearly jumped in my seat. Who knew I could be so obedient?I looked around taking in the beautiful room before us. It was old, but in a regal way. Everything was solid wood, dark colors with pops of yellow or orange in it. The ceiling was arched with a detailed painting of heaven's angels. That was strange. Do these people actually believe in the Bible?"You have an eye for art I see. You are an architect, correct?" Dmitri was a gorgeous man that reeked of power. His brown eyes looked at me like a toy to play with and I didn't like it. I wasn't sure if he wanted information or my body. Maybe both? Oh my god he is going to rape and kill
Ace POVI left Daniel and Elise to head to my room. A room with one over zealous fiancé and one slave. How the fuck was I handling this shit?The second I walked in my room I ordered Marie to leave. That damn woman was a fucking freak. What in the world was I thinking when I found her? I laid on my bed ignoring the woman wearing thin leather straps barely covering her body. She was a tall Spanish woman with nice curves. She eyed my body with interest, but I couldn't touch her this way. This was probably the only life she knew though. Found a pleasure in satisfying men as she had no choice. "Lay down!" I ordered her. It was getting creepy how she stood at my bed just staring at me. I didn't even know if she spoke English. She crawled on the bed laying on her side facing me. I glanced at her face catching the curiosity she had on it. I really didn't feel like dealing with this. I threw my arm over my eyes then ordered her to sleep. Quickly I fell into my dream world. Alley, then Der