AITHAN I closed my eyes, so I wouldn't see him. I imagined Mara as the one sitting next to me as I brought my face closer. However, instead of his cheeks, I felt something wet, something that caused me to snap my eyes open.As our lips touched, a jolt of electricity ran through me. I hadn't expected it. This was supposed to be a mocking, a show of dominance. But the second our skin made contact, something sparked.Alex's eyes widened, his pupils dilating in surprise. I felt it too—a rush of heat, a flutter in my chest. For a moment, we just froze with our lips locked.I didn't know how to react and didn't even know what was going on at that point. All I knew was the delicious feeling I got in my stomach, the one that made me let out a shameful sigh.Then Torch's expression changed. His eyes darkened, his gaze intensifying as He deepened the kiss, his lips claiming mine.I was caught off guard. My mind reeled, my body responding despite myself. I wanted to break away from him, to stop
I shook under him, desperate to feel his hands on my dick. At that moment, my desires clouded my judgment. I couldn't think straight, couldn't understand the person standing in front of me wasn't a friend, but a foe. This could all be a trap from him. I knew that, but my body seemed to have a mind of its own. “Tell me you want it, Ly. I won't touch you until you give your permission. I might be an alpha, but I'm not a predator,” he growled, his breath fanning my neck as he placed a kiss on it.Shivers erupted in my body as I bucked my hips, eager to feel his touch. Letting out another shameless moan, I tried to get closer to him, controlled by my carnal desire for him. “What do you want, Ly? Tell me, and I will do it for you, I promise.” His hand slid up to my crotch, and he used his fingertips to trace the lineup and down its length.“I…” I gulped, locking my gaze with his. I didn't want to say this, didn't want to stoop so low, but I had to. Alex was fucking driving me insane. I
Smirking at me, he rubbed his hand up and down my dick once more, holding my gaze as I shivered. I bit my lower lip to keep a sound from escaping. The last thing I needed was for him to use anything against me. “Have anyone told you how cute you look?” He whispered, his intense gaze on me. “I hope they haven't because I want to be the only one to see this expression.” I didn't retort this time, didn't scream at him. I just let him say whatever he wanted. For now, I needed his help with my damned dick. Grinning like a Chester er cat, he used both his hand and his mouth on my shaft, sliding up and down, expertly driving me towards an orgasm.I clenched my tied hands, biting so hard on my lower lip that I drew blood, yet I didn't ease the bite, didn't want him to know how much I loved it when he touched me. His mouth on my dick felt like paradise. I'd always cherished a warm mouth, one that knew what it was doing, and he checked out. He was so good, he made it difficult for me to hol
After cleaning up. I left the bathroom, burying my guilt as I returned to my seat, ignoring Alex who had a knowing smile on his lips. It was as if he could tell what I had done. The stare he gave seemed to look deep into my soul. Like he was reading me, seeing the truth I was trying so desperately to hide. “Here.” He passed the phone to me. “I got What I needed, so here you go. This is all I know about the Scorpion Syndicate. They were the ones who attacked tonight,” he said, his face pulled up in a serious look. He didn't seem to be in the mood to tease me, probably because he'd gotten the kiss he wanted. He now wanted nothing to do with me after getting it. “Your family weren't the ones?” I frowned, taking his phone from him.“You thought we were?” He looked at me like I'd lost it. “Then why did you kiss me if you felt that way? Don't tell me you were —”“Shut the hell up.” Glaring at him, I swiped through his phone at the pictures. From what I could see, he wasn't lying about th
ALEXI wiped the blood from my lips as I watched him. I knew I warranted that punch on my jaw. Who would be happy to know they were being saved just so I could fuck them? Okay, that wasn't my reason. I didn't want him to think more about my intentions for helping him, which was why I let those words out. I didn't want him to think I was madly in love with him or anything. I just wanted to fuck him, but not once, though. That cute bottom of his doesn't seem like something I would get bored with after a fuck.Aithan kept his distance from me throughout the night. The only time he spared a look at me was when I was speaking to the doctor. Luckily, the drug my father added to the wines wasn't lethal at all. They were just good enough to make someone lose consciousness for a while. Aside from the women who suffered more blows, the men seemed to be okay. After confirming our plans to seek the Scorpion Syndicate out with Aithan. I left, going home straight after I got a call from Max. My f
After I made a call to the bars under me and had Max take Luca for a stakeout on the hotel Mr Desmond, our client, was staying in, I went into my room and plopped down on the bed, letting out a sigh. I figured it would take me a while to sleep, but it didn't. The minute my head touched the pillow, I was out cold. By the time I woke up, it was almost 8 PM. A call woke me up. Otherwise, I would have probably slept until the next day without eating anything. Groaning, I turned, reaching out for my phone. I didn't bother to check the caller's ID before I placed the phone to my ear. “Hello?”“Where are you? Didn't you say we were leaving tonight?”I sat up so fast that I winced when I felt a strain on my back. Hearing Aithan's voice caused the sleep in my eyes to vanish. “That's true. My father held me up. Can we change the plan? Tomorrow will be the best time. It's late. Let's do it tomorrow, okay?”“As if. I only called to check if you have chickened out. Since you are not ready, I w
From the exchange of fire Aithan and I had with them in their house, I knew they weren't that properly trained. For 2 men to take down half of a dozen of men without a damned scratch, it showed how not good the other party was. I moved on to the next guard. Taking him down with ease, I worked my way around the perimeter of the building, snapping the necks of the guards who thought they could stop me until I reached the entrance. I pushed open the door, my eyes scanning the dimly lit hallway. I could hear voices coming from deeper within the building, and I knew I was getting close. I drew my gun, my finger tightening on the trigger as I glanced around, my hackles raised, to avoid a sneak attack. I was ready to take down anyone who stood in my way, and I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger.I moved forward, my eyes scanning the hallway for any sign of danger. I was a man on a mission, and I wouldn't rest until I had destroyed the Scorpion Syndicate and everyone in it.My blood was
“I will give it to you, stranger. You're a formidable opponent,” he said, his voice getting stronger as he took a step towards me, "but you'll never leave this place alive.” The threat should have sounded cold. It should have washed over me and made me scared, but it didn't.My lips lifted at his words as I closed the distance between us, feeling a thrill go through me at the thought of a bloody fight. I needed one to sate my blood thirst. “We'll see about that,” I said, my fists clenched as I prepared to take him down.“In your damned fucking dreams!” The man sneered at me, his eyes flashing with anger. He looked like a puppy baring his teeth at a lion. Unfortunately, he didn't know it yet, and couldn't see the battle was over.I charged towards him with my fists flying as I aimed for his face. He tried to dodge, but I was too fast. My fist connected with his jaw, sending him stumbling backwards. He recovered quickly, his eyes flashing with anger as he swung at me, but I blocked his
AITHANI had so many things to talk to him about on the ride to his casino. I wanted to ask why he didn't call me when I expected him to, and what he needed to talk to me about, but he didn't seem that comfortable with Pink. I could tell from the time he saw him. He looked like he was contemplating ways of kicking Pink out without angering me. He wasn't even trying to conceal his feelings.I had to turn my focus on the trees we were racing past to avoid ogling Alex. The black shirt he was putting on should have been damned illegal. It hugged his body in the right places, showing off his ripped chest, a part of his body that was solely mine. Tearing my gaze away from his body was a reasonable choice. With Pink and his sensitive nose in the car, it wouldn't be difficult for him to smell my arousal. I had to keep my damned thoughts out of the gutter! The minute we walked into his casino, Alex turned to me with a pleading expression. “Can I speak with you alone? If you don't trust me en
ALEX I drummed my fingers on the steering wheel, humming to ease my nerves. The sun had gone down, but it was still bright out. The night was yet to come, which made it the perfect time for a romantic getaway. It was such a pity we wouldn't be doing that. I only called Aithan to fill him up on what I had been up to and to ask if he was interested in seeking Maximo out with me.I ignored the intense desire to protect him from Maximo, knowing he wouldn't be thrilled to know I ventured out alone without telling him.As I waited patiently for him, I kept on checking the time, praying for the minute to run faster. I arrived an hour early to wait for him, eager to see him. The minute my phone beeped to let me know it was time — I set an alarm — I saw him coming towards my car. My lips lifted at the sight of my lover, only for my joy to dampen when I realized he wasn't alone. He was coming over with the blonde man, who was kind enough to give me his number, so I could contact Aithan. Frow
With Viktor out, leaving wouldn't be that difficult. I could just take Pink with me to ensure my safety. Not like I was suspecting Alex. Marcus was the one I didn't trust. I had to be cautious, to thread carefully with them.“Perfect. See you later, darling. I love you.”Those last three words warmed my heart. It sounded so beautiful coming from him. “I love you too,” I responded, confident about my feelings. “I love you more,” he insisted before he disconnected, so I wouldn't argue with him about who loves the other more. With the call disconnected, I let out a sigh and plopped down on the bed just as Pink opened the door and looked in.“Am I safe to step in?”“Of course.” I raised his phone. “He asked me to meet him by 6, and —”“I'm coming with you.” He reached for his phone. “You are not talking me out of it this time.”“I know you will say that.” I sat up on the bed, yawning. “I'm not talking you out of anything. You are coming with me.”I had already decided on that. Taking
AITHAN Pink rushed into my room a few hours later, panting, as he waved his phone in my face. “He called,” he let out as he tried to catch his breath.I sat up on the bed, with my heart thudding loudly in my chest. I knew who he was talking about. Alex was the only one I had been waiting to reach out to me. To have Pink run this fast just to reach me, he must be the one. “Who?” I demanded, despite knowing the response. “Alex.” He passed the phone over to me and plopped down on my bed. “I asked him to call you back in the next 5 min —”The phone started ringing immediately, cutting his words off. I glanced down at it, at the number I knew too well belonged to him, but I didn't answer the call. I watched the phone ring until it stopped. “Why didn't you answer it?” Pink sat up, frowning as he looked from his phone to my face and back at his phone. “Weren't you expecting his calls?”“That doesn't mean I have to answer him now.” I folded my arms, stubbornly glaring at the phone as it s
“Which is?”“How much do you love him? The Aithan father spoke about.”“I… Well …” My lips lifted in a smile. “I love him so much. I doubt I can even explain it. There's this feeling I have for him, one I haven't had with anyone before.” I couldn't stop smiling. Talking about Aithan makes me feel fulfilled. “What do you like about him?”“Aithan is…he's a wonderful man.” My eyes drifted off as I thought about him. “He's kind, so kind that it's almost unbelievable. He has this way of making me feel like I'm the only person in the world.” I smiled down at her. “He makes me feel special and gives me something to fight for. He made me fight for things I love and to stand firm in my decisions.”I beamed, feeling a warmth spread through my chest. This was the first time someone had asked me about Aithan, and I wanted to pour enough into my words, to make her love him just like I do. I wanted her to see Aithan for who he is, not as the enemy Marcus painted him as. Don't get me wrong, I st
I left the study for my room, planning to have a shower, change out of my clothes and leave. Before I returned, I had changed out of those bloody clothes with the spare I had in my car, else I would have gotten more than a raised brow from everyone who saw me. I just wanted to have a bath to wash off the scent I concealed with heavy perfume. It was a surprise Marcus didn't comment on that. Unlike the others, he must have probably scented something. I had just stepped into my room when I got a knock on the door and Sophie stepped in, smirking. “Do you have a moment to spare?” “Will you leave if my response is in the negative?” I frowned, walking over to my bed.“Of course not.” Grinning, she walked to my bed and sat next to me. “You know you can't use that on me, don't you?”“Of course.” I smiled as I reached over to ruffle her hair. It was a wonder how I got close to her when we hardly spent that much time together. I knew the reason. Ryder had always kept her at arm's length, so I
I stormed towards his study, determined to talk things out with him. I couldn't let this slide. With Max acting the way he was, it would be difficult to get him to help me, which was the reason I returned home.To win him back, I needed to confront the man who changed his mind. I didn't bother to knock on the door. I opened it and stormed in, ready to give Marcus a tongue-lashing, only to pause in my steps when I noticed he wasn't alone.Luca and Sophie were with him. Luca wasn't the reason I paused in my steps. It all had to do with Sophie. She was the last person I expected to see. It wasn't Christmas yet, right?“Sophie?” I frowned, blinking to be certain I wasn't making things up. “Brother!” She got up from the couch and rushed towards me, smiling. “I've missed you!” She hugged me tightly to herself. “I've missed you so damned much.”At first, I didn't react. I was too stunned to do that. However, when she lifted her face towards me, I snapped out of it. “I missed you too.” I g
ALEX That bastard Maximo must have known I was coming for him. He wasn't in his home, and the lady in charge of the building informed me he left a few days ago after his rent expired. I checked the gay bar, but none of them recognized who he was. For the entire day, I drove around the city, hoping to get any news or lead that would point me towards his current location, but it seemed like he never existed. None of the men I met knew who he was. Max was the only person I knew who could help me, so I had to drive home to meet him. The new phone I got didn't have his number. The only number I had was Aithan's. As for the number that blonde man gave me, I didn't intend to add it to my contact. As for calling with it, I just wanted to give Aithan some time before doing so. The gates swung open after the sensor on it did a check of the car. It must have recognized me because it made a beep and the gates opened. I drove into the compound I hadn't been to since I left on a mission to hu
AITHAN “Are you certain about this?” Pink asked for the third time since we left the house. “You can't do anything reckless, and you know that. Your father will only —”“If you didn't want to do this with me, you are free to leave. It's not as if I'm forcing you to go with me.” I would have glared down at him if I wasn't that focused on where we were going. Pink was frustrating me with his endless questions and his unnecessary fear.“I didn't force you to come with me, did I? You did that on your accord.”“Because I care for you, damn it!”Heaving a sigh, I stopped the car, almost sending us out of our seats from how hard I hit the brakes. Our seatbelts were the only thing that kept us from leaping out of the car, through the front window.“Are you trying to bloody kill us?!”“If you don't want to go with me, you are free to return home. I won't blame you for this.” I gestured with my eyes at his door, letting him see he could leave if he wanted. “I planned to do this alone. You we