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Anna

Love?

I couldn't believe this. I couldn't believe anything.

My heart was beating in my chest and my mind was a complete mess.

Duncan was in the living room talking to his men while I laid in the room, unable to sleep.

I fiddled with rmthe ring in my hand. I had managed to snatch it despite my fear and what I had seen.

Hallucination?

There was no way that was the truth. I couldn't have hallucinated that but then again, Jean hadn't taken his drink. In fact, he'd made an effort not to.

I wasn't sure what to think anymore.

My head was spinning. At this point, I was going insane.

Maybe Tim was right. Maybe I was playing a dangerous game and didn't know it.

The door to the bedroom suite opened and Dun walked towards me.

I pretended to be asleep. The last thing I wanted to do was have sex.

I was too cofused, too stressed.

I felt the bed dip and seconds later Duncan's hands around my waist. He pulled me closer to him and held me right. I held my breath expecting him to start caressing
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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    86

    AnnaIt wasn't long after the phone call when Duncan stepped out of our hotel room.He was showering me with so much love. I wasn't particularly sure how a monster like him could be so gentle and awkward.I dialed Tim once again hoping the fifth time was the charm but no answer.Was he okay??It was unlike him to not answer immediately.I had asked him to follow Lily but what if he'd been compromised and had been captured.I shuddered.No,I was overthinking.He was definitely fine.I shook my head and decided to send him a text. Telling him to call me as soon as possible.I waited a couple of minutes and decided to call Sly.He picked up on the first ring.“Sly, hey. Have you heard from Tim?”I asked not to give him the chance for pleasantries. Not that it mattered. Sly didn't care for pleasantries. Only results.“No, I have not heard from him."“He's not at the precinct?”“It's his day off. Is everything okay?”“No. I sent him on a mission yesterday. He isn't picking up his call.”Sl

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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    87

    AnnaVenice was unlike anything I had ever seen before.The moment we stepped onto the water taxi, the world around me shifted into something out of a dream. The air smelt different, being yet crisp, tinged with the scent of aged stone and the faintest hint of something sweet, like pastries cooling on windowsills.The city itself unfolded before me like a painting in motion, Buildings weathered by countries, leaned toward the canals, their faded facades kissed by the golden afternoon light. Balconies draped in the ivy and flower boxes spilled over with bursts of color. Gondolas moved gracefully through the narrow waterways, the gondoliers dressed in traditional striped shirts, pushing along with an effortless elegance.I couldn't tear my eyes away."It's... breathtaking," I murmured, barely aware I had spoken aloud.Beside me, Duncan leaned back against the seat, watching me instead of the scenery. "Venice has that effect."I turned to him, finding his gaze steady, knowing. The way he

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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    88

    DuncanI watched Anna as she slept. She looked peaceful in her sleep but I could tell something was bothering her.Not just that, I knew she was hiding something from me.I had grown to trust her, fighting my feelings for her as much as I could.Being with a human girl made no sense to me, but Clark, my wolf, didn't care. When I had told her that I loved her, I hadn't even thought about it. It had flown out on its own, but it was true.I took out my phone and snapped a picture of her sleeping.A grin spread across my lips.God, she was gorgeous. I had thought sex with her for a month would have gotten her out of my system by now but the opposite was the case.It was like she was weaving these invisible webs around my heart , pulling me closer and closer like some love demon.I wondered why she was dreaming. Was she dreaming about me?She was an orphan.She had no family, no ties, at least bone that she had told me about or I had found out about. Yet, there was a deep sadness that clun

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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    one

    Chapter one14 years ago.The darkness that surrounded AVIANA under her bed did nothing to alleviate the shaking in her bones and pounding in her chest. Her mouth was clamped shut with her hands and she was doing everything in her power not to be noticed just like her mother had said to her but it was hard especially when she could hear her heart beating loudly in her chest.The tension in the room grew to a degree that was unbeatable and all she could do was watch and wait like he mother had instructed her to.She watched in complete helplessness as the strange men in her mother's bedroom became more aggressive with their words, cursing out her mother in a thick accent she couldn't place. She'd seen them before. Once or twice. Her mom called them friends but she'd always felt something wasn't quite right about them and could never fathom how she'd become friends with men like that..The yelling continued and Aviana heard her mother began to beg them but they didn't seem to want to

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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    Two

    Chapter 2–AvianaHow did people become Alcoholics?.Whiskey tasted like shit!.Aviana thought as she took another bold gulp of the whiskey.She was trying to drown out her sorrows with it but all it did was made her lose respect for whiskey drinkers. It was either they were serial killers or had a taste bud made of steel.She couldn't understand why the chief didn't give her the case. She was the perfect fit for it.She'd spent her entire life spying on the iron vine and she'd gathered a lot of information. Granted, it had only been a year and a half since she became a Detective and yes, maybe Salone had six years on her but she was still the better fit for the job.To her, taking her case and giving it to Salone felt like taking the ocean and giving it to a monkey and putting the fishes in an aquarium.It made no sense. She had to get back her case or she'd never be able to take out her revenge on her mother's killer.As she took another sip of her whiskey, She turned around and not

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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    Three

    Çhapter 3—Aviana“Fuck!” Aviana whispered as she watched the situation play out behind the dumpster between Curo and the new men that had just arrived.She'd just wanted to see the boss of the iron vine. She didn't think she'd be caught in a shoot out for fuck sakes!Curo and his mate drew out their weapons and began to fire.In a blur of motion, Curo’s mate fell to the floor as he took a shot to the head while Curo yelled out loud for his partner—Lucas to wake up.Aviana counted the men that had appeared. There were only three of them.Her first instinct was to call for backup but she thought about it and realized that helping them out would destroy her chances of getting the info she needed She had to gain their trust somehow.Without thinking it through, she leaped out from behind the dumpster she was hiding just when the assailant was about to shoot Curo, she did the unthinkable, something she'd never done before…She fired her gun.The man fell to the ground, screaming in pain.

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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    FOUR

    Chapter 4 Aviana Aviana’s heart thumped faster faster than she could catch her breath The redhead had been here just a minute ago.Where the hell did he go?How could he even move?She wondered, looking around in confusion. No sign of him.This didn't make any sense…She proceeded towards her bedroom, her gun in hand now. He couldn't have gone far.She came back to the living room and then made her way to the backdoor where she found that her backdoor was slightly ajar. It was then she noticed the trail of blood leading to the door.Something was up and she didn't like what her mind was telling her.Knowing he couldn't have gotten far, she marched towards the door and carefully opened it, afraid that he might be lurking around somewhere or worse, someone had come to get him or something and he was lurking somewhere ready to kill her. There was no way he'd be able to walk out of here with his leg and hands injured.She scanned the yard, her senses on high alert.The night air seem

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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    Five

    Chapter 5 Aviana Aviana Grey adjusted the hem of her fitted blazer, her pulse steady despite the weight of the moment.The grand estate of the Iron vine towered over her like an imposing force weighing down on her confidence, showing just a little of what was to come as soon as she stepped inside the gate or the mansion.She stepped forward, her heels clicking against the pavement, exuding the confidence of a woman who belonged. Infiltrating the most feared mafia family on the East Coast required more than just a flawless résumé—it demanded a mask, and Aviana had perfected hers.The guard on the left stopped just as she was about to enter through the gates.“Name?*“Anna reed, I'm here for the interview. Lucas is expecting me,” she said smoothly, handing over a forged ID.The man inspected it before nodding towards the intercomA brief exchange occurred between him and someone on the other side before the huge black gate opened.As soon as she stepped into the eststez she felt the im

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  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    88

    DuncanI watched Anna as she slept. She looked peaceful in her sleep but I could tell something was bothering her.Not just that, I knew she was hiding something from me.I had grown to trust her, fighting my feelings for her as much as I could.Being with a human girl made no sense to me, but Clark, my wolf, didn't care. When I had told her that I loved her, I hadn't even thought about it. It had flown out on its own, but it was true.I took out my phone and snapped a picture of her sleeping.A grin spread across my lips.God, she was gorgeous. I had thought sex with her for a month would have gotten her out of my system by now but the opposite was the case.It was like she was weaving these invisible webs around my heart , pulling me closer and closer like some love demon.I wondered why she was dreaming. Was she dreaming about me?She was an orphan.She had no family, no ties, at least bone that she had told me about or I had found out about. Yet, there was a deep sadness that clun

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    AnnaVenice was unlike anything I had ever seen before.The moment we stepped onto the water taxi, the world around me shifted into something out of a dream. The air smelt different, being yet crisp, tinged with the scent of aged stone and the faintest hint of something sweet, like pastries cooling on windowsills.The city itself unfolded before me like a painting in motion, Buildings weathered by countries, leaned toward the canals, their faded facades kissed by the golden afternoon light. Balconies draped in the ivy and flower boxes spilled over with bursts of color. Gondolas moved gracefully through the narrow waterways, the gondoliers dressed in traditional striped shirts, pushing along with an effortless elegance.I couldn't tear my eyes away."It's... breathtaking," I murmured, barely aware I had spoken aloud.Beside me, Duncan leaned back against the seat, watching me instead of the scenery. "Venice has that effect."I turned to him, finding his gaze steady, knowing. The way he

  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    86

    AnnaIt wasn't long after the phone call when Duncan stepped out of our hotel room.He was showering me with so much love. I wasn't particularly sure how a monster like him could be so gentle and awkward.I dialed Tim once again hoping the fifth time was the charm but no answer.Was he okay??It was unlike him to not answer immediately.I had asked him to follow Lily but what if he'd been compromised and had been captured.I shuddered.No,I was overthinking.He was definitely fine.I shook my head and decided to send him a text. Telling him to call me as soon as possible.I waited a couple of minutes and decided to call Sly.He picked up on the first ring.“Sly, hey. Have you heard from Tim?”I asked not to give him the chance for pleasantries. Not that it mattered. Sly didn't care for pleasantries. Only results.“No, I have not heard from him."“He's not at the precinct?”“It's his day off. Is everything okay?”“No. I sent him on a mission yesterday. He isn't picking up his call.”Sl

  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    85

    AnnaLove? I couldn't believe this. I couldn't believe anything.My heart was beating in my chest and my mind was a complete mess.Duncan was in the living room talking to his men while I laid in the room, unable to sleep.I fiddled with rmthe ring in my hand. I had managed to snatch it despite my fear and what I had seen.Hallucination?There was no way that was the truth. I couldn't have hallucinated that but then again, Jean hadn't taken his drink. In fact, he'd made an effort not to.I wasn't sure what to think anymore.My head was spinning. At this point, I was going insane.Maybe Tim was right. Maybe I was playing a dangerous game and didn't know it.The door to the bedroom suite opened and Dun walked towards me.I pretended to be asleep. The last thing I wanted to do was have sex.I was too cofused, too stressed.I felt the bed dip and seconds later Duncan's hands around my waist. He pulled me closer to him and held me right. I held my breath expecting him to start caressing

  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    86

    Duncan‘What were you thinking?’ I yelled at Anna, my hands shaking on the steering wheel.“I'm sorry. I didn't think ““No, you didn't. Do you have any idea who Jean is? He is dangerous. He could have ripped you apart.”I snapped, remembering who he was.Back when my father still had his pack, Jean was one of his loyal friends and he was ruthless with humans especially the female. He hated them, hell, he was one of the reasons my father had been exiled.The shock in my eyes when I had seen Anna in the cage had sent me into temporary psychosis.I had practically rode here when I realized Jean had won her.“I'm sorry.”“No, that's not enough. What were you thinking?” He asked.“Nothing.”She said, her voice shaking.“There has to be something. It's unlike you to make such a rash decision. Tell me now,”“I can't,” she admitted and began to cry, her body shaking.She looked genuinely distressed and it made my chest ache. I could feel her pain just like she could feel mine earlier and sh

  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    83

    Anna“Such a beautiful woman,” the French man that had gotten the ring said as his chauffeur opened the car door of the sleek black SUV.The ring was with him. He'd transferred about three million dollars for the ring, and by the looks in his eyes, I was absolutely sure he planned on doing whatever he wanted to my body.“Thank you,” I said with a fake sultry smile as I pulled my trench coat tighter around me and slipped into the car.Now, that I was with him, all I could think about was how stupid I had reacted. This was going to raise a lot of questions.I wondered what Duncan was thinking now.He'd probably be as confused as I was.My phone vibrated as the car moved.It was Duncan calling. I silenced the call.I had to focus on stealing that ring back, but how?How was I supposed to do that without him suspecting?I felt Jean-Luc’s hand on my shoulders, and when I turned, he was grinning at me.I almost puked into my mouth. He was well into his 60s with the look of an 80-year-old.I

  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    83

    AnnaA sigh escaped my lips. I was exhausted. We had gone through a total of sixteen rose velvet girls and sixteen items, and there was still more. I just wanted to rest a little bit. The crowd was having too much fun.I plucked a bottle of champagne from the collar and drank a generous amount. My mind is filled with so many questions.I had a feeling something was about to happen, but I couldn't put my finger on it yet.I was thoroughly exhausted, and the worst part? I missed Duncan and not just the sex. I was slowly getting used to having him as some kind of comfort, which weirded me out.I wanted to believe it was simply sex.Would you be able to kill him when the time comes?That tiny voice in the back of my head asked.Absolutely!I answered with confidence, but why did my heart feel anything but confident?“And for the next item…” The announcer started, and I gestured for the men to pick up the huge vase that was essentially a wolf's head, golden and made of pure gold. I wonder

  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    81

    AnnaI called Tim as soon as Estonia went back to Duncan's dressing room.“Tim, I need your help.” I said as soon as he picked up.“What's wrong? Are you okay?” he asked, his voice frantic. I heard a honk from his phone and concluded he was probably outside the precinct.“No. I have a kind of friend here; her name is Lily, and, well, she was acting erratic. I'm not sure what's wrong with her, but I need you to look into her tonight. She is one of the escorts. You've seen her before, but I'll send you a picture, but before that, I need you to do something for me. I need you to follow them. I have no idea where they are going, but follow her.” I told him the name of the van and the licence plate they'd taken.“Alright, I'm on it. I'll inform some of my PIs and some patrol cops.”“Thank you, Tim!” I said.“Tim?” I heard Levi's voice behind my back, and I froze.I slowly turned around to find him staring at me, his eyes hard, his nostrils flared.The door was supposed to be closed. How mu

  • RUTHLESS: The Mafia Alpha's Toy    80

    Duncan“What is it?”I questioned Estonia, annoyed by her interrupting me and Anna's time.Me and Anna's time?I couldn't believe I was calling it that now.“Not sure how to say this, Dun, but Lily is here again.”“What? I thought she was with Dr Kane?”“She was.” Estonia shrugged. “She escaped.”I sighed.“Take her back there and make sure he sedates her.”Estonia's lips thinned.“What is it?” I asked when she didn't move to leave.“Well, it seems she left a trail of bodies on her way here.”“Fucking hell. What have you done with the bodies now?” I asked.“Don't worry, it's been taken care of, but we might need to put Lily down soon. She's getting worse, more erratic, and the authorities will tie this back to us. We don't want that; it's too dangerous. The last time this happened, it took us asking the vampires to cover this shit up. We can't risk it. We need to put her down.”“Absolutely not. She can get better. Kale said so.”I stood. I was not going to put Lily down like some ani

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