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Alex's POVThe tension in the air was electric as Finn and I huddled in the mansion’s study, the scent of coffee and adrenaline mixing in the air. Devon’s bold move to infiltrate my security and try to kill me had crossed every line. Tonight, it was time to end this.“Boss, we’ve confirmed his location,” Finn began, his voice low and clipped. He spread a detailed map of the east side warehouse district across the desk. “He’s holed up here, in a makeshift hideout. He brought more men, but they’re spread thin.”I studied the map intently, my eyes narrowing. “What’s the situation?”“Our surveillance team has eyes on him. He’s using the back entrance of the warehouse as a base of operations. There are at least six men stationed outside—more inside, guarding him. But here’s the thing: they’re not expecting us to make a move this quickly.”I nodded slowly, formulating a plan in my head. “Good. We’ll strike before they can regroup. What about the security detail here? Kelly and the rest?”“D
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Kelly’s POVThe air in the mansion was cool; Alex and Finn had bottles of champagne taken to the room I was restricted from going into. I could hear men cheering on; Daniela gave me a glass of champagne too.I knew what had happened. I knew Devon, who was planning to kill Alex, was gone, and for some reason it increased my interest in Alex instead of growing my fears. Just about then, Alex walked into the room; I smiled at him, and he flashed back a smile.“Now that Devon is gone, how safe do you think we are?” I asked softly, my voice breaking the stillness like a crack of thunder.Alex’s back was to me, shoulders taut under the weight he carried. He turned his head slightly, his jaw sharp in profile. For a long moment, he didn’t answer, and I wasn’t sure he would.Then, finally, his voice came low and steady.“Yes, Devon is gone, but we still need to be careful, as he isn't the only enemy I have.”.I swallowed, pressing my palms into my knees to keep my hands from shaking. “So in
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Alex’s POVThe room was alive with the sharp sting of victory. Bottles of champagne cracked open, foaming over the rims as the men cheered, their voices filling the cold emptiness of the mansion. Devon’s death was cause for celebration, or so it seemed, another threat eliminated, another hurdle cleared.I sat at the far end of the large study, the heavy mahogany desk between me and Finn, who leaned against the back of a chair, a glass of whiskey dangling from his fingers. His face carried that familiar smirk of satisfaction, the one that came after a job well done, but his eyes lingered on me. He could always tell when I wasn’t as pleased as I pretended to be.“You did the right thing, boss,” Finn said, tipping his glass toward me. “Devon had to go. The bastard wouldn’t have stopped until he destroyed you and the company.”I exhaled slowly, rolling the whiskey in my glass, watching the amber liquid swirl like the thoughts in my head. “It was necessary,” I agreed, my voice low and stea
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Kelly’s POVThe awkwardness from the kiss lingered in the air like a dense fog, making it hard for me to think, let alone act normally around Alex. Every time I replayed it in my head, I felt my cheeks flush and my stomach tighten. Why had I kissed him back? And why did it feel like a line had been crossed that I wasn’t ready to face?I spent the next morning avoiding him. The thought of seeing Alex made my palms clammy and my chest tighten with embarrassment. I opted to stay in my room, pretending to be buried in my laptop, though the screen was blank. My thoughts were scattered, and every few minutes, I found myself staring off into space, remembering the feel of his lips on mine.Daniela popped her head into my room without knocking, as usual. “Hey, you okay? Haven’t seen you all morning.”I jolted, slamming my laptop shut as if I’d been caught doing something I shouldn’t. “Yeah, I’m fine. Just tired.”Her eyebrows shot up, and a knowing smirk curved her lips. “Tired, huh? This wou
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Kelly's POV“Urghhhhh,” I groaned, slamming my laptop shut for the fifth time that morning. This was my fifth attempt at revamping my college application, and each time, I seemed to sink deeper into a pit of self-doubt. One moment I was confident about my essay; the next, I convinced myself it sounded juvenile.The weather wasn’t helping either. It was overcast, and the gloom seemed to match my mood. I let out a loud sigh. “I’m frustrated!” I yelled into the empty room.Scrubbing my hands down my face, I tried to refocus, but my thoughts kept drifting. Alex had beaten me fair and square in last night’s Scrabble game, something I didn’t think was possible. He’d gloated for a bit, but after that, we ended up talking late into the night about school, the future, and everything in between.He didn’t go to school in the U.S., but he was insistent that I should. “It’s better for you,” he’d said, with a tone that brooked no argument. “Not just for your education, but for your safety too. And
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Kelly's POV I woke up the next morning sore but determined. Mia’s training had lit a spark in me. Despite my initial skepticism, I couldn’t deny the satisfaction I felt after the session. Today, I’d continue pushing myself, but Alex had hinted at a surprise, so I was curious to see what he had planned.I rolled out of bed, threw on some workout gear, and headed downstairs. To my surprise, Alex was already waiting in the living room, sipping his coffee and scrolling through his phone. Don’t you ever sleep?” I muttered under my breath, stretching out my stiff muscles.“Morning, Pumpkin,” he said without looking up. “Ready for round two?”“Round two my ass; seems like round two hundred.”.I groaned dramatically. “Can’t I just lie in bed all day? My muscles feel like they’ve been run over by a truck.”He chuckled, setting his mug down. “No pain, no gain, right? Besides, you’re the one who said you wanted to improve your curves. How do you intend to add that to your training? I hope you
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Kelly's POVThe morning started off like any other: training with Mia and Alex keeping a watchful eye over my progress. But beneath the routine, I couldn’t shake the unsettling feeling I had woken up with. It gnawed at the edges of my mind, a whisper of something waiting to unravel.As I sat on the porch cooling down from the day's grueling workout, my phone buzzed on the table. I absentmindedly picked it up, expecting another alert or perhaps a message from Daniela checking in. What I saw, however, sent a chill down my spine.Dain: “We need to talk. Alone. I’ll tell you everything you need to know.”My heart stopped for a moment. Dain. The name itself felt like venom on my tongue. After everything he and Holly had done to me, betraying me and nearly getting me killed, I hadn’t heard a single word about their whereabouts from Alex's men. Alex’s men had been searching for them tirelessly, but they seemed to have vanished into thin air. And now, here he was, sliding back into my life as
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Alex’s POVThe evening air was heavy with anticipation as I stood on the balcony, waiting for Kelly's return, I had stayed back do I wouldn't lose my temper. My phone buzzed in my pocket, Kelly’s text flashing on the screen.Who is Black Bullet Clan?The question hit harder than I expected. Memories of blood-soaked nights and endless fights came rushing back. Those bastards had haunted my life for years, always circling, always waiting. But what unsettled me most was how they had wormed their way into Kelly’s life a place they had no business being.I typed a quick response: Come home.She needed to hear the truth, and I needed to protect her.Moments later, I heard the distant hum of Finn’s car pulling up the driveway. I headed down to the front entrance just as Kelly stepped out, her face a mix of exhaustion and lingering anger. Finn gave me a curt nod before heading back to his duties.“Alex,” Kelly said, her voice steady but laced with frustration. “I want answers. Now.”I gesture
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Alex’s POVThe office clock struck 4:00 PM. The day had been a whirlwind of meetings, calls, and Finn spending most of his digging into the Mr. James Corporation. But just as I was about to pack up, Finn knocked and stepped into my office, a grim expression on his face.“Got something,” he said, closing the door behind him.I gestured for him to take a seat. “I knew there had to be something, I don't necessarily trust concierges What did you find?”“It’s about the concierge,” Finn began, handing me a folder. “Turns out, he was involved in some shady dealings in Italy a few years back. He was linked to a fraudulent acquisition that almost bankrupted a luxury hotel chain, he acted oblivious of a bad deal which affected the companies but he was found guilty, if he were to be normal, then he would be dry and probably in jail or in debts, but the charges were dropped, but only after a hefty settlement and some powerful strings being pulled to clear his name.”I leaned back in my chair, fli
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Alex’s POVDinner was ready. The faint aroma of rosemary chicken wafted through the air as I stood outside Kelly’s door. My knuckles hovered over the wood, hesitating for a brief moment. She’d been in there all day, secluded, away from me, away from the world. I couldn’t bear to see her slipping further into herself.I finally knocked.“Kelly,” I called softly, leaning against the door. “Dinner’s ready. I’d really like for us to eat together… at the dining table.”For a few seconds, there was silence. I almost thought she wasn’t going to respond. Then I heard the soft creak of her bed and footsteps padding across the floor.The door cracked open just slightly, her face peeking through the gap. Her eyes still looked tired, distant, but there was no anger in them—just a quiet sadness that tore me apart.“I’m not hungry, Alex,” she said in a small voice.I gave her a gentle smile, trying to mask the ache in my chest. “I know. But it’s been hours since you ate anything. Please, butterfly.
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Alex’s POVI watched Kelly retreat into her bedroom, closing the door softly behind her. The sound felt deafening, like the crash of a door shutting on my entire world. She didn’t slam it, that would’ve been easier to take but the quiet, deliberate way she walked away broke something in me, I knew she trusted me but the battle in her to believe me or not was one obvious even to a blind man.I had never seen her like this before. Hurt, angry, and worst of all distant. It was like I couldn’t reach her no matter how much I tried, and the realization terrified me.I sank onto the couch, running a hand through my hair. My chest felt heavy, the weight of guilt and fear pressing down hard. How had I let it come to this? I should have told her about Gina. I should have warned her about the games she played, the manipulations she was capable of. But I didn’t because I thought I could keep that part of my life buried.Stupid. So, so stupid.The images Gina sent played over and over in my mind.
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Kelly’s POVThe word “killer” hung in the air like a noose tightening around my neck, suffocating and impossible to shake. Gina’s mocking voice echoed in my head, taunting me.Killer.But what she didn’t know, what I hadn’t even fully come to terms with, was that I didn’t regret it. Holly deserved every second of her ending. I wished I could go back, do it all over again, and this time relish in the satisfaction. The memory was horrifying, yes. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like the sense of justice that came with it; I could have been the one killed by Holly, but fate has made it this way.All of a sudden, a flashback of my foster father came to mind. Am I really a killer?. I might even have excuses for both circumstances, but what am I in the eyes of justice? 1After the call ended, I sat motionless, staring blankly at Alex’s phone in my hands. My mind raced as Gina’s words burrowed deeper into my psyche. How dare she throw Holly’s death in my face after everything she and Hol
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Kelly’s POVMorning crept into the room slowly, its light soft and unobtrusive, as though even the sun knew I needed more time to heal. The warmth of Alex’s arms around me was the only thing keeping the haunting memories at bay. His steady breathing against my back reminded me that, despite everything, I was no longer alone in the nightmare. A morning not in that warehouse.I stirred slightly, careful not to wake him. The events of the warehouse were still fresh in my mind, replaying like a broken record. Those guards watching me urinate, depriving me of every sense of privacy. I couldn't even employ the thoughts of escaping; I felt helpless. I didn't know a tear had escaped my left eye. Holly’s wicked smirk, her threats, and the sickening sound of her crumpling to the floor filled my thoughts. My hands trembled at the memory of her blood on them, but what unsettled me most was the sense of relief I’d felt when it was over.“Kelly?” Alex’s voice broke into my thoughts, soft and laced
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Alex's POVThe SUV screeched to a halt outside the sprawling hotel where Gina wanted to meet. I stepped out, a storm brewing inside me. Every instinct screamed to leave this woman to rot in whatever chaos she was spinning, but Kelly’s life was at stake. My fists clenched as I thought of Kelly’s pale face from the photo Gina had sent. My heart ached, and my rage bubbled dangerously beneath the surface.“Finn, status update,” I barked into the phone; immediately Finn picked up my calls as I strode into the hotel lobby.“We’re on it, boss. The informant gave us a list of four possible warehouses. We’re checking the first one immediately we get into Mexico,” Finn replied. His voice was calm, but I could hear the tension.“Good,” I muttered, glancing around the lobby. It looked almost the same as it had years ago when I first met Gina. Memories I’d tried to bury came rushing back uninvited, tangling with the chaos of my present reality. I didn't care about all that now; Kelly is all that m
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Alex’s POVThe room was silent except for the sound of my fist slamming against the desk. Papers scattered everywhere, but I didn’t care. I couldn’t care less. Kelly was missing, and every passing second without her chipped away at my sanity; this was day 5 of her being kidnapped. I felt every connection I had was useless as nothing has led me to her yet. My constant fear, “What if they kill her? But I realized, on Daniela's words, whoever had her is using her as collateral; else I would have heard something. I had accounted for everybody found, and it wasn't hers; I tried to keep hopes alive.Finn stood across the room, his face tight with concern. He had been my right-hand man for years, loyal to a fault, but even he looked shaken. “I've never seen you this way, boss; you need to eat at the very least.”.“What if they are starving her?” I asked, “She has to be somewhere, Finn!” I growled, pacing back and forth. “We’re missing something. We’re overlooking something!”Finn sighed, run
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Kelly's POVDarkness. That’s all I could see when I first opened my eyes. My head throbbed, each heartbeat a sharp, stabbing pain that seemed to echo in my skull. I tried to move, but the cold bite of metal cuffs around my wrists stopped me. The air was heavy and damp, with the faint stench of mold and old wood filling my nostrils. Wherever I was, it wasn’t anywhere Alex could find me easily. It was the second day.Panic clawed at my chest, threatening to choke me. Stay calm, I told myself. But the fear wouldn’t let go.Then I heard footsteps, slow, deliberate, echoing in the distance. My breath hitched as the sound grew closer. A door creaked open, flooding the room with dim yellow light. My eyes squinted against the sudden brightness, and I could just make out two figures walking toward me.Gina. Her striking face twisted into a malicious grin, and beside her, it was Holly, Her presence felt cold, as though cruelty radiated off her in waves. Two men followed them in.“Well, look who
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Alex’s POVThe moment I realized Kelly was gone, something inside me snapped. The world blurred, and all I could hear was the deafening roar of my own heartbeat. The love of my life—the one person who gave me purpose—had been taken, and I hadn’t been there to stop it.I stood in the middle of the empty ballroom, her name escaping my lips like a desperate prayer. "Kelly!" My voice reverberated off the walls, but the silence that followed was a cruel reminder that she wasn’t there.Finn and Daniela rushed to my side, their faces etched with concern."Alex," Finn said, gripping my shoulder. "We’ll find her. You need to focus."But I couldn’t focus. Not when every second that passed felt like another inch she was pulled away from me. My chest heaved as anger and fear warred within me. I grabbed Finn by the collar, my voice a growl."Focus? She’s out there with God knows who, and you want me to focus?!""Alex!" Daniela’s voice cut through my fury like a blade. She stepped between us, her e
