Miguel, I want to fuck you," he growled.If only he knew how badly I wanted this. His lips were on mine again, pressing firmly yet tenderly. His breath was warm against my skin as he kissed me hungrily like he had been starving for this. Just like I was. I moaned into his mouth, my fingers digging into his shoulders for balance, the echo of my earlier scream still trembling through my body.He slowly pulled away then lowered himself again, his mouth trailing heat down my skin until he found my hole—again. His tongue touched me gently at first like he was teasing me, then it grew more deliberate, swirling in slow, steady circles. I gasped as the sensation tore through me like lightning. My muscles tightened, instinctively lifting me into his mouth.“Sal,” I breathed, my voice shaky, my fingers sinking into his hair. “That’s too much…”He glanced up at me through his lashes, smirking devilishly. Slowly, he crawled back up my body, letting his chest brush mine as he kissed me again, le
SALVATOREI blinked, staring at him, unsure if I was supposed to laugh or feel like I was punched in the gut. Was he being sarcastic? Was that what he really thought this was about? Did he really think that I was just after his body, that this was just a quick fuck in exchange for a cheque? The realization crashed into me like cold water. I’d been so caught up in the heat and want of him that I hadn’t stopped to consider how it might have looked to him. I sat up slowly, the sheets slipping down to my waist, exposing the parts of me I didn’t mind him seeing. But now, it wasn’t about that.“Miguel.” My voice was low, rough with the weight of everything I hadn’t said right. “This isn’t just about that. I’m not here for some deal.”He sat up too, his arms crossing over his chest like armour. His eyes were narrowed in confusion.“It did not look that way from the start,” he said, sharply. “You swoop in, clear debts, throw money around like it’s nothing. What else am I supposed to think,
MIGUELI knocked softly, my knuckles brushing the wood like a whisper as my heart thudded hard in my chest. The silence on the other side was suffocating. I’d made lots of mistakes in less than a week, and I needed to start fixing them.Was this thing with Salvatore a mistake? I couldn’t tell, but for now, I would see where this led. I knocked again, gentler this time, almost like I was hoping he wouldn’t answer. My stomach twisted itself into a knot. Maybe he wasn’t home. Maybe I would get lucky.If he didn’t answer, I would take it as a sign that the universe didn’t want me to make this apology.I was already thinking of leaving when the door creaked open.Paul stood there, blinking in surprise at me. A towel hung low around his waist, and drops of water clung to his chest.Oh.“Sorry, I was in the bathroom.”He moved aside and I stepped inside. The air was warm and thick with the clean scent of soap. I kept my eyes trained on his face, forcing myself not to notice anything else.
MIGUELEmily’s reaction made me happy. I couldn’t get over that look of surprise on her face when she realized that I was not stranded.I slept off with that happiness.I was asleep with the sheets tangled around my legs, the air in the room cool against my skin. It was the kind of quiet that settled deep into my bones and filled the space. Maybe my life was finally starting to take form.A soft creak at the door pulled me from sleep. My eyes fluttered open, adjusting slowly to the dim light leaking through the window.Salvatore stood in the doorway.His silhouette was familiar: broad shoulders and messy hair that he effortlessly carried like armour. There was a softness to his face, even in the dark, but his eyes were sharp, watching me. He stepped inside and gently closed the door behind him.Then he crossed the room and sat on the edge of the bed. The mattress dipped under his weight as he pulled me slightly toward him. His hand found the bare skin of my back, sliding up to my neck
MIGUELI threw the covers off my body, the cool morning air rushing in to meet my skin, sending a ripple of anticipation straight through me. The memory of Salvatore’s voice, his promise of breakfast, and the day ahead lingered in my chest like heat from a slow-burning fire.I smiled to myself as I stretched. My life was starting to take form, and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen when I finally left this godforsaken house.I was so close to my goal, so fucking close. A life away from Emily, college, and with someone I loved.I shook my head vigorously, pushing back the name that popped in. Salvatore? Did I love him? I was with him for these benefits, but… did I love him?I was about to jump into the shower, still shaking off the last traces of sleep, when my phone buzzed on the nightstand. I glanced over, and it was his name lighting up the screen.I grabbed it without hesitation, my voice thick with sleep as I answered. “Hey.”“Are you ready?” Salvatore asked, his tone soft
SALVATOREI drove to Miguel’s place with my hands tight on the wheel. The morning sun glinted off the hood of my car, bathing my view in a dream-like hue that I didn’t want to stop seeing. The streets were quiet, but my head was already spinning, with every thought pinned to him. We had plans this morning. Breakfast together, a slow drive around the city, and maybe more if he felt like it. I could already picture the way his smile would light up when he saw me.My phone buzzed from the cupholder.I glanced down. John’s name flashed across the screen.I hit the speaker button. “What’s up?”John’s voice came through low and careful. It was the kind of tone he used when he knew I might lose it.“Paul has been seen around Miguel’s place,” he said. There was a pause like he was weighing the words before he dropped them. “He left a few minutes ago after stirring up trouble. He was talking to Miguel about you.”That bastard! My grip on the wheel tightened. I felt my jaw lock, heat crawli
MIGUELThe evening air felt strangely unreal as we drove. It was like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from. The roads were almost empty, the sky a deep orange melting into dusk.We had toured the city after leaving the restaurant, and I was shocked to see places I hadn’t dreamed of seeing before now. Salvatore knew all the secrets of the city, and it wasn’t really surprising—considering the nature of his job.Salvatore and I were still talking about our dinner and that quiet little restaurant with its soft lighting and warm atmosphere. Everything had tasted better simply because we were together.“That steak was perfect.” A smile tugged at my lips as I glanced over at him. The fading light cast shadows across his face, outlining the sharp cut of his jaw. “I don’t think I’ve ever eaten that good before. You picked a great spot.”He grinned with his hand resting gently on my thigh. He gave it a light squeeze.“Glad you liked it,” he said, his voice warm and low, his eyes flicking to me
MIGUELI was probably losing my mind or about to.My hands were still trembling, not from fear exactly, but from the weight of the gun I had just used. My chest felt tight with adrenaline, but there was a strange swell of pride tangled in the chaos that I couldn’t ignore. Salvatore’s eyes were on me, lit with an unfiltered, raw pride that made my stomach turn over. His smirk was wide, almost boyish, but there was something deeper behind it, something that made me feel like I had just passed some unspoken test. All around us were bodies on the floor. We had taken them down together, and it felt like more than survival. It felt like I had proven something, not just to him, but to myself.I had fired without hesitation. My aim had been steady. The fear I thought would cripple me had been shoved deep into some quiet corner of my mind and Salvatore saw everything. The way he looked at me now made me feel powerful, almost untouchable like I was more than the version of myself I had carri
SALVATOREThe stillness of the bay was almost eerie. Only the gentle lapping of water against the boat’s hull broke the silence. It was already getting dark and the horizon stretched endlessly into a quiet expanse that felt peaceful yet foreboding, hiding secrets beneath its glassy surface.I stepped out of the truck and, on instinct, scanned the area. John dragged a heavy bag from the back. Karl followed closely behind, taking in the scene just as I was doing.We climbed aboard. The boat rocked slightly under our weight, the wood creaking as John moved to the front. He mounted the wheel, and before long, the engine roared to life. I settled at the back with Karl, looking at the small tablet glowing faintly in my hands. I started scanning for any signs of radioactivity. This was John’s idea. If we could do a scan, we would know if there are things that need to be taken care of beneath the boat.My eyes flicked between the screen and the water, but the calm surface gave nothing away
SALVATORE“We need to tighten security on the east side routes. There have been too many eyes lately.” I leaned forward with my hands braced on the desk, my eyes scanning the three people seated across from me. Did they even hear what I said? Vince shifted first. He was a broad man with a scar cutting through his cheek, burning a cigar between thick fingers. Marco leaned back in his chair, sharp-eyed as ever, his attention never wavering. Elena, the most dangerous lady I’d come across in this game, was seated at the other end of the table, her leg crossed over the other, and red nails tapping lightly on the armrest.We had discussed so much, and right now, I was losing interest. Stacks of bundled cash were in open boxes between us, crisp bills pressed together like bricks. Next to them, tightly sealed bags of white powder reflected the streaks of noon sunlight cutting through the blinds. The air smelled of smoke, leather, and the raw edge of money and risk.At first, I thought we
MIGUELFuck this.I stood in my room, staring out at the noon sun blazing over the street. The harsh light did nothing to burn away the tight, brooding anger that had settled in my chest. My heart was beating fast, and I could already feel my fingers itching like I wanted to hit someone. Each unanswered call to Salvatore made me boil. I couldn’t tell why. He wasn’t picking up. Again. I could still hear his voice from this morning, calm but distracted as he kissed me goodbye at the warehouse, promising he’d call when he could. He already told me that he would be busy all day. Meetings. A route check. A supply check after. Too busy.He’d handed me off to John, who dropped me back at the house without saying much, just a nod and a soft “Take care.” And now I was here—alone with Emily—and it wasn’t just the silence or the unanswered calls that pissed me off. It was her. Her being here. A relic from a life I didn’t want anymore was lounging in this fucking house that now felt like a ca
MIGUELMaybe I was overreacting, but it was better that Karl knew this was not a safe space for him to do whatever he wanted.I lay in Salvatore’s arms with my body still pressed against his. His arm tightened around me, pulling me closer, and his lips brushed against my forehead.I sighed and melted further into him, but the tension in my chest refused to ease. I hated this Karl guy. I really did. He always made my heart beat fast—from irritation and fear—and as much as I hated to admit it, I was more scared than jealous. What if he seduced Sal?Was I just being jealous? No! Jealous? I wasn’t jealous. I was just being… careful.Salvatore’s lips moved against my temple, his voice low. “Do not be mad, baby,” he whispered as his hand slid to my waist. “Karl is just doing his job. He does not mean anything by it. You are the only one I see. I love you.”His words were tender, sinking into me like warm water, loosening the knot in my chest. Still, I kept my mouth tight, unwilling to give
SALVATOREI stood behind Miguel, my body pressed flush against his, his heat seeping straight into my cock.He was still speaking to John, handing papers across the table with a voice that was steady despite the tension vibrating in him. My eyes flicked across the warehouse again. The workers were scattered and their attention was locked on their tasks. None of them even glanced our way.Perfect. I grinned mischievously.The low hum of activity drowned out the quiet sounds of my belt slipping through the loops.Miguel cleared his throat. His voice was tighter now, his elbow nudging me in a silent warning. He was trying to push me back without drawing attention, but I stayed where I was, unmoved. The desire was a live current between us. John didn’t seem to notice a thing. His eyes remained on the receipts, his fingers flipping through the sheets Miguel handed over like nothing was amiss. Meanwhile, I pressed closer, allowing the table to hide the subtle grind of my hips.I leaned in
SALVATOREI blinked at Miguel, confused for a second.I knew something was off. He’d been quiet the entire ride, and his mood was sour even before we even left the house, but he hadn’t said a word about it.So I thought it was Emily weighing on him. I thought the heaviness in his chest belonged to her.But then he had suddenly snapped.“What the fuck is that?” he demanded, his finger stabbing toward the warehouse entrance where Karl had just disappeared with my coat. The fire in his eyes startled me. He had the kind of anger that was spontaneous and confusing. My heart jumped, my brow furrowing as I turned to him.“What’s wrong?” I asked, my voice low but laced with concern. I stepped in closer, lifting my hands, instinct pushing me to touch him, but he swatted my hand away.His movements were sharp, his glare like a strike. He pointed again, the fury in him shaking loose. “When did you two get so damn close?” he bit out. “Why was he grinning at you like a sheep in heat, Sal? What th
MIGUELShe should have just died in that accident. It would have been better for everyone if she did.I stood by the window of my room with my arms folded tightly across my chest as I stared into the deepening twilight. The sky outside had bled into a bruised purple, shadows stretching long across the neighbourhood rooftops, but I hardly noticed any of it. My focus was locked inward on the boiling resentment twisting through me like smoke. From downstairs, Emily’s cries pierced the stillness reminding me of the storm that had moved back into this house.She was back. The bitch.Her return felt like a noose tightening around my throat. She was already taking up too much space, her voice dragging down every breath I tried to take. Every moan, every whimper from the living room tore at the fragile peace I’d been clinging to since Salvatore entered my life. She was shattering everything, as usual.Emily had always made things worse. Her brand of love had always come with strings, with
MIGUEL“Salvatore?”The evening light dyed the room in deep ember, glowing on the walls like a slow‑burning fire. I stretched under the sheets and called again, “Salvatore?”Every inch of my body stung with fatigue and satisfaction. Memories surfaced in small, delicious flashes. I could still feel Salvatore’s mouth on my skin and hear his gravel‑rough whisper of my name.I was about to call his name again when I saw it: a single sheet of thick ivory paper perched on the nightstand. I reached for it, squinting my brows, though I already knew who had left it.‘Gone to the warehouse to make sure things are in order. Be back soon.’Just seeing his pen strokes made me excited. It was like he was still here with his hand curved at my waist. I traced one dark slash of ink with my thumb, then grabbed my phone.“Hey, baby,” Salvatore answered after a single ring. His voice filled the quiet like velvet over stone. “You’re up.”“I woke up to you missing,” I admitted, shifting so the covers po
SALVATORETight heat enveloped me as I pressed into him, the sensation flooding every nerve with fire. I grunted into his mouth. The feeling was almost too much.His hole gripped my cock with a perfect blend of heat and pressure that made my breath hitch and my thoughts blur. Miguel let out a sound of his own, deep and broken, as his nails dragged across my back and shoulders, carving lines of raw need into my skin. I trembled as I sank deeper, my hands gripping his hips like I was afraid he’d vanish if I let go. His legs locked around my waist, pulling me even closer until there was no space left between us. Our chests collided, slick with sweat, and our breath mingled in the heavy quiet of the room.“Salvatore…”I kissed him harder, desperate to taste every inch of him. And I did.I didn’t rush. I took my time, letting each movement speak for me, making every thrust deliberate. Miguel matched me without hesitation. His hips lifted to meet mine, our rhythm syncing with a kind of f