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Chapter 114
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Alex’s POVI had braced myself for this. I had told myself that seeing her again, after all these years wouldn’t affect me.And yet, the second I walked into that room, I felt like I was back in my father’s hospital room, watching the man I had once admired wither away, that day I blamed my mother for leaving us.Except this time, it wasn’t my father lying in that bed. It was her.And she looked… weak.That disappointed me more than it should have.As a child I had spent my entire life seeing my mother as an immovable force. A woman too cold, too cruel to be anything less than powerful. Apart from my father's dirty business I wanted to be successful so that when she comes for me again I'll be too successful and want nothing with her But now, she was just… frail.Small.Like time and illness had finally humbled her in ways that nothing else ever could.I had expected to feel anger.Hatred.But instead, there was just disgust, not at her, but at myself for caring.She looked up at me wi
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Alex’s POVLying in bed, staring at the ceiling, I found myself trapped in a loop of thoughts.I had agreed to give my mother my bone marrow.Me.The same man who had vowed never to give her anything, not my forgiveness, not my attention, and certainly not a part of my body.And yet, here I was, waiting for the morning to come so I could get tested and see if I was a match.“Alex, you’re thinking too much.”Kelly’s voice was soft, almost drowsy, but she still reached for me, placing a warm hand on my arm. I turned to look at her.“I can’t help it,” I admitted.She shifted closer, resting her head on my chest. “It’s going to be okay.”I let out a humorless chuckle. “I hope so.”Her fingers traced lazy patterns on my skin, soothing in a way I didn’t deserve.“Do you want me to come with you tomorrow?” she asked.I hesitated for a second before shaking my head. “Nah, sit this one out. I need to deal with it alone.”She sighed dramatically. “Fine. But don’t come home acting all moody. I a
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Kelly’s POVI was in the middle of folding my clothes when my phone rang. Seeing Alex’s name on the screen, I wiped my hands on my dress and answered.“Hey, you,” I greeted, smiling. But something in the way he exhaled made my smile fade.“I’m not a match.”I frowned. “What?”“For the transplant,” he clarified. His voice was tight, like he was forcing the words out. “I got tested, and I’m not a match.”I sat down on the edge of the bed, processing this. I knew how much he had struggled with the decision to even take the test. He’d spent the entire night tossing and turning, questioning whether he even wanted to help his mother. Now, after all that emotional turmoil, the decision had been taken away from him.“Oh, Alex…”“I feel… bad,” he admitted. “I don’t even know why. It’s not like I owe her anything, but hearing the doctor say it out loud—it just hit different.”I chewed my lip. “Come home,” I said gently.“I can’t.”I sighed. “Why?”“She had a seizure,” he said after a pause. “Th
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Kelly’s POVI rested my head against Alex’s chest, inhaling his familiar scent, a mix of cologne and something uniquely him. But even as I held onto him, I could feel the tension rolling off him in waves.“You say it’s not about revenge,” I murmured, tracing small circles on his shirt. “But Alex, I see it in your eyes. The way your jaw tightens whenever Tyson’s name comes up. You’re not just looking for him to just tell him he did wrongly, you want to make him pay.”Alex exhaled sharply. “Damn right, I do, I know she's my mother but what sort of man steals from his own family he has failed to fend for.”I pulled back, searching his face. “And then what? After you find him? After you do whatever it is you’re planning? Will it bring you peace? Just turn a blind eye, his children might feel bad don't you think?”His gaze flickered away for a brief moment before locking onto mine again. “It will bring me peace, my mother too will be happy.”I shook my head. “No, Alex. You don’t get to lie
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Alex’s POVI was in my office when my phone buzzed with a call from Nora. I immediately answered, bracing myself for whatever news she had.“Alex,” she started, her voice carrying a hint of excitement. “Mom’s stable. The doctors said she’s doing much better.”I exhaled, tension easing from my shoulders. “That’s great news, Nora.”“She even asked about you,” Nora added, and that caught me off guard.“She did?”“Yeah,” she chuckled. “She wants to see you, Alex. Maybe it’s time.”I hesitated. After everything, I wasn’t sure how I felt about visiting her. But before I could overthink it, Kelly, who had been going through some random books on my shelf, looked up at me curiously.“What’s going on?” she asked.“Nora just called,” I said, rubbing the back of my neck. “Mom’s feeling better.”Kelly’s face lit up. “That’s amazing! Can we go see her?”I blinked. “You really want to?”“Of course,” she said, placing a hand on her belly. “She’s still your mother, Alex. And maybe… she’d like to meet
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Kelly's POVI woke up to the rustling of bags and the soft clatter of hangers. Blinking the sleep from my eyes, I turned to see Alex placing several shopping bags on the dresser, a satisfied smirk on his face. I felt too he"What is all this?" I asked, sitting up."Just a few things for my beautiful fiancée and our little Ivy," he replied, pulling out a delicate pastel blue dress, the fabric shimmering under the soft morning light. "Thought you could wear this for the baby shower."My heart swelled, and without thinking, I launched myself at him, nearly knocking us both off the bed. "Alex!" I squealed, peppering his face with kisses. "How did I get so lucky?"He laughed, his arms wrapping around me. "I think I'm the lucky one."I pulled back slightly, a teasing grin on my lips. "You know, if I didn’t feel like a giant marshmallow, I’d totally ravish you right now."Alex chuckled, brushing a stray lock of hair from my face. "Oh, I can wait, sweetheart. You just keep being the gorgeous,
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Alex's POVThe drive to the hospital was a blur of red lights, honking horns, and Kelly’s laughter mixed with deep breaths as she tried to remain calm despite the contractions that were rapidly increasing in intensity. I, on the other hand, was losing my mind.“Are you okay butterfly? Does it hurt?” I was scared.“Just focus on the road, I'll be alright”.“That's not my question, does it hurt”.“Alex, labour pain is not a myth, By the time we pulled up to the emergency entrance, she was gripping my hand so tightly I thought she might crush my bones.“Okay, sweetheart, we’re here,” I said, jumping out of the car and rushing to her side. A nurse with a wheelchair was already waiting, and Kelly was swiftly helped into it.“We’ve been expecting you,” the nurse said kindly, already wheeling her inside. “Deep breaths, ma’am. How far apart are the contractions?”“Two minutes,” Kelly gritted out, her fingers curling around the armrest. “I think—I think she’s coming really fast.”I could see
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Alex’s POVThe room was quiet except for the faint beeping of the monitors and the occasional rustling of the nurses moving about. I sat beside Kelly’s hospital bed, cradling our newborn daughter, Ivy, in my arms. Her tiny fingers twitched in her sleep, her lips slightly parted as she made soft, content noises. She was perfect, I could give the world for her.Kelly still hadn’t woken up.I wasn’t panicking, but I was worried sick, I trusted Dr. Hadley’s reassurance that she would wake up soon and I wanted her to rest all she could from the stress of the childbirth process but I was anxious. Every moment that passed felt like an eternity. I had almost lost her, and that thought alone was enough to keep my chest tight with worry. I wanted her awake and happy to see mini us, she'd be happy.The hospital had to come up with a solution since Ivy was hungry and Kelly wasn’t awake to feed her.A nurse explained that in cases where a mother wasn’t available—whether due to complications, uncon
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Claimed by the ruthless Mafia Lord Chapter 137: The Final Gambit
Alex & Kelly’s POVA Night to RememberThe auction night arrived like a whispered promise, an elegant affair draped in exclusivity, where power dressed itself in silk and ambition clinked against crystal glasses. It was held at a private estate in the hills, a place chosen for its air of discretion. Security was tight, invitations scarce, and every guest was a shark in designer suits or gowns that cost more than some made in a year.Alex stood at the entrance, the epitome of calm power in his tailored black suit. The weight of the night rested on his shoulders, but for once, he wasn’t carrying it alone. Kelly was beside him, her confidence as sharp as the diamond-studded heels she wore. Her beauty was her accessory. Her midnight blue dress hugged her figure in a way that made more than a few heads turn, but her eyes, sharp, calculating, and always ten steps ahead kept them at bay. For she was the Don's wife, a lioness."Ready?" she murmured, adjusting his tie with the familiarity of a
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Alex’s POVThe evening was settling in, casting a golden hue over the hospital room. The air smelled like antiseptic and vanilla cake, an odd combination, but fitting for the warmth that surrounded us. My mom was still gushing over Ivy, Richard was side-eyeing Denise like she was his personal moon, and Nora? Well, she was busy sneaking extra icing off the cake when she thought no one was watching, like a kidKelly sat beside me, her fingers absentmindedly playing with the sleeve of my shirt as she chatted with my mom. It was one of those rare moments where everything felt… steady.Then my phone buzzed.I fished it out of my pocket and glanced at the screen. Concierge.I got up, stepping out onto the hospital’s private balcony. The air was crisp, a reminder that the seasons were shifting. I answered on the third ring."Mr. Delano," the deep voice on the other end greeted smoothly. "Everything is in place."A slow smirk formed on my lips. "As expected.""The shipment arrives in exactly
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Kelly’s POVFrom when I gave birth I counted Ivy's age like I was paid for it. And now the little me is 1 week.I watched Alex take a deep breath, his eyes unfocused for a moment as he stared at the system in front of him.His fingers twitched, and I could tell he was lost in thought. I didn't want to interrupt but he's supposed to know."Our baby is a week old today," I reminded him softly, reaching for his hand.He blinked and let out a deep breath. "One week already?, she's growing so fast, wait you think I forgot?" His voice was distant, like he was trying to grasp the reality of it."Yeah," I whispered, squeezing his fingers. "Can you believe it? Ivy’s been with us for a whole week, yes you forgot babe."Alex ran a hand over his face and chuckled under his breath. "Feels like just yesterday you were yelling at me in the hospital for breathing too loudly."I smirked. "You were breathing too loudly."“There's no such thing as breathing loudly, the labour process simply made you easi
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Alex’s POVI stared at Kelly, waiting for her to say she was joking.She wasn’t.“You must be joking when you said you want to see the gang. I'm correct right?” I repeated slowly, watching her carefully. She should be joking.“No I'm not, I want to be there, I want to meet people you're close to, don’t you think if you had related more with them and showed them your family before they saw it on the news they might feel they had a place in your home?” Her voice was firm, her eyes locked onto mine with that unshakable determination that I both admired and feared.I ran a hand over my face, exhaling heavily. “Kelly, that’s not happening, I'm not bringing you into this world.”Her arms crossed. “Why not?”I let out a dry laugh. “Because, sweetheart, my gang is not exactly a ‘bring-your-wife-to-work’ kind of place, and once you're in it's a lifestyle no going back”She arched an eyebrow. “And yet, you’re trying to convince me you’re done with them, and that you want to leave, how do you pl
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Kelly’s POVThe warm water cascaded down my back, but it did nothing to wash away the frustration boiling inside me. Alex thought he could light a few candles, make the room cozy, and I’d just… what? Melt into his arms? Pretend like everything was fine?No.He was keeping secrets again. I could see it in his eyes, the way he avoided certain questions, the tension in his shoulders whenever I brought up anything remotely personal.I stood under the shower and allowed the water just pour before I shut off the shower, dried myself off, and wrapped a towel around me before stepping out of the bathroom.Alex was sitting on the edge of the bed, elbows on his knees, staring at me like he expected me to say something.I didn’t say anything or acknowledge his presence.Instead, I walked straight to the dresser, picked up my lotion, and started applying it to my arms as if he weren’t even in the room, thank God for Ivy, putting her to sleep required little to no effort there was nothing I needed
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Alex’s POVThe night air was thick with tension. I had let Kelly go without a fight, but that didn’t mean I wasn’t worried. I knew she needed space, but I couldn’t let her slip away too far. Not when everything around me was beginning to unravel.I've had security follow her, and when I confirmed it was Emily's house, I told the security to retreat allowing her to breathe, she'll be more pissed if she found out I sent security to baby sit her.I leaned back in my chair, swirling the amber liquid in my glass as I waited. The concierge would be here soon, and I needed this meeting to go exactly as I planned. I didn’t want him thinking I was desperate, even though, in some ways, I was. I needed a way out or a middle ground, I didn't want Kelly thinking I'm a fraud, her judging eyes made me feel less of a man, like I'm not the man she bargained for.Kelly leaving made me uneasy, but not because I thought she’d run. No, it was because she might start asking questions I wasn’t ready to answ
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Kelly’s POVI didn’t know how to feel. Was I to feel bad that the venture was going sideways?Alex had left the room, his words still ringing in my ears. I run a drug gang.My husband, the father of my child, the man I had promised to spend my life with, wasn’t just some successful businessman with a dark past. He was still in it. Still deeply entangled in a world I wanted no part of. Worst of it now is that his boys might be after him. Am I in some soap opera? What's all these?I sank onto the bed, staring at the vanity mirror, my reflection betraying the storm inside me. My fingers tremble slightly as I rubbed my temple. Was that where all the money came from? Had I really been this blind? The cars, the security, the late nights… I had assumed the worst was behind him. But I was wrong. What if he's still a nightmare to some people? I'm married to a Don!! I laughed out my anxiety.I wanted to call Daniela. She had been my closest friend, my sister in all but blood. But then a horrify
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Alex’s POVThe moment I opened my eyes, I knew I had slept longer than I intended. The room was dimly lit, the warm glow of the bedside lamp casting soft shadows on the walls. I blinked a few times, trying to shake off the haze of sleep. My body still ached, but it was manageable, just a dull throbbing reminder of the bullet wound.I remembered my first bullet it was by my dad, I had fucked up a mission alongside other members and he shut me, wasn't deep. After all the corrections and people thought he was heartless, he called me into his room and gave me a nice meal, and said that was his duty as a boss, and breaking bread with me was his duty as my father. I loved him.Finn must have left hours ago.I exhaled and ran a hand through my hair, realizing something that made my jaw clench. Kelly really hadn’t come back.Damn, she was that mad at me? She didn't even care if I needed her?. How do I appease this goddess?.With a grunt, I sat up and immediately regretted it. A wave of dizzin
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Kelly’s POVI sat beside Alex after having to argue with Finn for him to come to the master bedroom,“how do you suggest we leave him in the study?”. I shot at him the moment the doctor left and he asked us to allow him rest“I'll be here to keep an eye on him and await further instructions on what we were on before he got shot”.“Are you high right now? Isn't it enough that he was shot you still want further instructions from him on what?, some mission you went on with him looking like a grim reaper?”.“He's going to the master bedroom, I'm his wife, I'll be beside him”.“Kelly it's not that deep you need to calm down”.“What's not deep about a gun shot? His wounds? Or my worries?, I respect you Finn. Let's just don't get irritated by each other, you don't want to tell me what happened, fine I won't disturb you that's your office, but you won't teach me how to take care of my man okay?”.He just nodded and called his men to take Alex to the room.I looked over at Alex, he was still a
