LIAM'S POVI wake up to the soft morning light streaming through the curtains, its golden glow casting a warm hue over the room. My body still tingles from last night, the memories of Marcus’s touch lingering on my skin like a gentle whisper. I stretch lazily, letting out a satisfied sigh as I reach out, expecting to feel the comforting warmth of Marcus beside me.But my hand meets only empty sheets.I blink, my fingers running over the cool fabric where he should be. He’s gone.A small smile tugs at my lips as I stare at the ceiling. Last night had been perfect— every kiss, every touch, every whispered word had felt real. It wasn’t just passion; it was something deeper, something that made me believe, even for a moment, that we were meant to be together.But then, reality slams into me like a cold wave.Daniel.The mere thought of his name makes my stomach twist with unease. He’s the biggest threat to what I have with Marcus. No matter how much I try to push that thought away, it lin
DANIEL'S POV I drive toward Marcus’s place as the evening sky darkens. The streetlights flicker on, casting a dim glow over the empty road. The hum of my engine is the only sound in the quiet night, but my mind is anything but calm.I wasn’t supposed to pick him up. We had agreed to meet at his house later, after our discussion at his store this morning . But at the last minute, I changed my mind.Because something is off.There’s a feeling deep in my gut, one I can’t shake. It’s not just paranoia— it’s more than that. It’s like a shadow lurking at the edge of my vision, something I can sense but not yet see.Someone is living my life in secret.And tonight, I intend to find out who.Before leaving, I give strict orders to my men. “Close the store for Marcus. No excuses. No delays. Lock everything down.”I don’t want Marcus to worry about it— I’ll take care of everything. Right now, all I want is to be alone with him.As we drive, the unease in my chest grows. I watched as my driver
GIDEON'S POVI sit in my dimly lit office, the only source of light coming from the streetlamps outside. The scent of burning tobacco fills the air, thick and heavy, clinging to my clothes, my skin, my thoughts. I take a slow drag from my cigarette and exhale, watching the smoke curl toward the ceiling. Beyond the glass windows, the city stretches before me like a living beast— dark, restless, unforgiving.Hell’s Kitchen.My battlefield. My home. My prison.And at the center of it all is him.Daniel.The man who was once my best friend. The man I should have left for dead a long time ago.We started this journey together. Two young men, full of dreams and ambition, fresh out of NYC. Two brilliant chemists ready to change the world. We had the knowledge, the talent, the drive. But the world didn’t change because of us. We didn’t build anything good.We destroyed it.And in the process, we destroyed ourselves.Daniel was always the smarter one, the genius. He had the kind of mind that s
LAIM'S POVI stood outside Marcus’s house, my heart pounding hard in my chest. The cool night air brushed against my skin, but it did nothing to calm the heat of panic rising inside me. The scent of flowers I had carefully arranged still lingered, mixing with the rich, savory aroma of the meal I had spent hours preparing. Every detail had been planned perfectly— every candle placed with purpose, every decoration arranged just right. I had cleaned every corner, making sure the place looked exactly as I imagined. Tonight was supposed to be special. A night Marcus would never forget.But everything changed the moment he arrived.I heard the familiar sound of his car pulling into the driveway, the low hum of the engine sending shivers down my spine. I had been excited at first, ready to surprise him, ready to see the look on his face when he stepped inside. But then, another sound reached my ears— the unmistakable voice of a voice that sounds like mine.Daniel was with him.A wave of pani
LIAM'S POVAfter what Rainbow said, my mind refuses to rest. The thought of Gideon going after Marcus keeps circling in my head like a vulture waiting for its prey. It doesn’t make sense— at least not to me. In my world, Gideon is my best friend. We graduated together from NYC, both of us young and ambitious chemists who had the world at our feet. We had plans— big ones. We spent late nights in the lab, pushing boundaries, dreaming of making breakthroughs in science.So what changed?Why does Gideon want Marcus dead?I rack my brain for answers, but nothing fits. This version of reality feels like a puzzle with missing pieces. But one thing is clear— I can’t let Marcus die.Scott pulls up outside the mansion, the tires crunching softly against the gravel driveway. He parks smoothly, killing the engine before turning to look at me. His face is unreadable, but his voice is even when he speaks.“The box, sir?” He gestures toward the heavy case filled with cash, his tone professional.I g
DANIEL'S POVPeople always wonder how I have become so successful in the hard drug business. They whisper about it in dark corners, trying to figure out my secret. Some think I have powerful connections, others believe I am just lucky. They make up stories, crafting theories about how I rose to the top. But none of them know the truth.Luck has nothing to do with it.I tricked nature itself.This world isn’t just a place for humans to live, work, and die. It is more than just land, water, and air. It is bound by forces that most people cannot see— forces that shape everything around us, guiding our lives in ways we do not understand. These forces are more than ideas; they are beings, real and powerful. They walk among us, unseen and unheard, yet always present.Luck, Mistake, Lie, Truth, Death, Life, and many more. They are the invisible hands keeping the world in balance, whether we realize it or not.And years ago, I made a deal with one of them— Mistake.The deal was simple. I woul
LIAM'S POVI kneel on the cold floor, my hands slightly raised, my breath coming in short, uneven gasps. The gun pointed at my head makes my heartbeat loud in my ears. This wasn’t what I expected. I knew coming here would be dangerous, but I didn’t think I would be staring down the barrel of a gun this soon.Daniel’s eyes bore into mine as he drags a chair across the room and sits down, the gun never wavering. His grip is firm, steady— it is so obvious he is good at it. His eyes are cold, filled with suspicion and something else I can’t quite place. He is waiting for me to speak, but I stay silent, trying to calm my racing thoughts.“I’ll advise you to remove my face, Gideon,” he says, his voice eerily calm. “I know it’s you. Transform back to yourself, or I’ll put a bullet in your head.”I take a slow, deep breath, forcing myself to stay calm. My mind searches for the right words, but I know no matter what I say, Daniel won’t trust me easily.“This is who I am,” I say firmly. My voic
MARCUS'S POVI thought Adrian was the man for me. I really did. From the moment we got together, I believed he was the one. I gave him everything— my love, my time, my trust. I didn’t hold anything back. But he betrayed me. Not once, not twice, but again and again.At first, I blamed myself. Maybe I wasn’t good enough. Maybe I wasn’t attractive enough or exciting enough to keep him satisfied. Maybe I was doing something wrong. But over time, I realized that it wasn’t me. It was him. That’s just the kind of person he is— a liar, a cheater. Someone who can never truly love anyone but himself.And yet, even after everything, he still says he loves me. As if those words mean anything when they come from him.Adrian is rich. He owns one of the biggest restaurants here in Hell’s Kitchen. Everyone knows his place, and everyone knows who protects it— the Dogs of Hell. They are dangerous, violent, and completely unpredictable. But Adrian doesn’t care. As long as his business is safe, he doesn’
MARCUS'S POVI wasn’t exactly kept like a prisoner in the Dogs of Hell’s Den. Not really. And if I’m being honest, it’s because of Adrian. Daniel almost had me killed. I mean, I could feel death brushing up against me that day. But somehow, luck was on my side. I don’t know how, but it was. Adrian came through when I needed it the most Within the Dog's of Hell's Empire.Adrian’s attack on Daniel’s mansion looked stupid to everyone. Reckless, wild, unplanned. It was the kind of move only a man with nothing to lose would try. But even though it made no sense, it proved one thing— Adrian had guts. Real guts. And boldness like that is rare. He managed to take out about fifteen of Daniel’s men. Fifteen. That’s not just impressive. That’s legendary.Even Gideon, the heartless man he is, was impressed. He didn’t say much about it, but I saw it in his actions. He personally made sure Adrian got the best medical treatment. Bandaged him up like he was royalty. In Hell's kitchen, respect isn’t h
LIAM'S POV They say when your enemy gives you a gift, think twice. But when Daniel handed me that necklace, I didn't flinch. "Let's kill Gideon tonight," I said, gripping the chain tightly.Daniel looked at me, uncertain. "Not when my magic is unstable," he said."Lift me up with your mind then," I challenged. He hesitated. I could see the fear in his eyes. But he did it. He raised his hand slightly and I felt my body lift off the ground. It worked."Wow," Daniel muttered.I smirked. "I'm only your kryptonite if I want to be."In that moment, I wasn't just happy because Daniel had his powers back. I was happy because Marcus was getting saved. Marcus was finally going to be free from that hellhole Gideon called a mansion. And Gideon? He was going to die. Tonight.Daniel gathered his men and gave them the signal. The dark warehouse buzzed with the kind of energy that only shows up before a war. Then, he introduced me to them— not as an outsider, not as a threat—but as his twin brother.
DANIEL'S POVI still don’t understand why my powers aren’t working like they used to. It’s like something inside of me broke. Something deep, something important. I’ve tried to ignore it, tried to fight through it, but it’s impossible not to feel it. The energy I once had— the supernatural strength, the ability to control things most people can’t even dream of— it's fading. Slipping from my fingers like sand, no matter how tightly I try to hold on.I even spoke to Truth about it. That’s how serious it got. I never summon Truth unless things are bad. Real bad. And guess what? He didn’t give me a straight answer. No reason. No solution. Just vague words and silence. Typical.But if I had to guess… I’d say Liam is the cause of all this.The moment he showed up in this world, things began to change. My magic started acting strange. Weak. Unstable. It’s like his very presence breaks something in me. It makes no sense, but it’s real. I feel it.A part of me keeps whispering, Kill him. End h
LIAM'S POVI grew up hearing the phrase, “Opportunities come but once.” People said it like it was the ultimate truth. I believed it too, for a long time. But the older I got, the more I realized that wasn’t true. Opportunities are everywhere. Every single day, life throws them at you. The thing is… you have to be ready for them. If you’re not, they slip right past you. Just like that.Pointing a gun at Daniel’s head… that was one of those moments. An opportunity. A test. And believe me, I was ready.Daniel stood in front of me, completely calm. Too calm. His eyes were locked on mine, and he didn’t even flinch at the gun. That should’ve told me something. Still, I held it steady.“So you’re going to kill me because of Marcus?” he said. Then he tilted his head a little, like it hurt him to say the next part. “My Marcus?”That made something inside me snap. My hand tightened around the grip of the gun. I wanted to pull the trigger, I swear I did.“Stop calling him your Marcus,” I growle
DANIEL'S POVAdrian had already seen me through the window. I didn’t know how, but his eyes found me up there, even though I was standing on the third floor of my mansion. I thought I was safe, hidden by height and distance. But that didn’t matter to Adrian. He had already stretched out his gun from below, calm and ready. He didn’t care that I was up high. His aim didn’t follow the law of physics; it followed his will. Even if I ran, even if I disappeared behind walls, I had this gut feeling that the bullet would find me. Adrian’s bullet wouldn’t obey logic or science. It would only obey him— tge lack of MISTAKESThen, out of nowhere, I heard something I wasn’t supposed to hear. A voice. One that made my entire body stiffen."Adrian!"It was Marcus.Marcus? He was supposed to be asleep. What the hell was he doing outside?I looked down quickly, and there he was— Marcus. My heartbeat quickened. He was walking toward Adrian, stepping right over the dead bodies of my men like they were j
DANIEL'S POVGideon is growing fast. Too fast.He’s getting bigger in New York City— bigger than I expected. And the other kingpins? They’ve started noticing him. They’re watching him. Whispering about him. Some even want to meet him. They’re starting to think he’s something special. Something worth keeping an eye on. But none of this would’ve happened without me.And why?Because of Liam.Seeing Liam close to Marcus, make something in me snapped. I couldn’t just sit by and watch my other self take Marcus from me. I know it sounds strange— crazy even. But I’ve always known there was more than just this world. And seeing Liam... someone who looked exactly like me, act like me, move like me... it shook me to my core.If I had to give up the drug game to protect Marcus, I would do it. I didn’t care about the power anymore. Not if Marcus was at risk. I didn’t want to lose him, not now, not ever.But lately, things haven’t been right. Not with me.Ever since I found out about Liam’s existe
ADRIAN'S POVI still can’t believe it.Someone actually came to this world because of love?It sounds like a joke, something out of a badly written book. But this isn’t fiction. It’s real. Marcus told me himself. He looked me in the eye and said there’s a guy named Liam who looks exactly like Daniel. And not just that— he said Liam came here for him. For love.That made my skin crawl.To me, Liam is not just another face. He’s a threat. A competitor. And you know one thing about me?I hate competitors.Daniel was bad enough. I’ve had to deal with him breathing down my neck for months. And now, there’s Liam—a lookalike, probably even worse. Someone from another world, just showing up out of nowhere, thinking he can take Marcus from me? No. That’s not happening. Not in this world.That’s one of the reasons I joined the Dogs of Hell’s Kitchen in the first place. Not just for safety, not just for protection, but for power. Control. I needed help taking down those who stood in my way. Thos
MARCUS'S POVGetting into Adrian’s house was way too easy. Too damn easy, and that made my stomach twist.I already knew where he kept his keys. He never changed that hiding spot— not even after we broke up. That said a lot about him, didn’t it? Still careless. Still trusting the world not to betray him. Or maybe… maybe he never expected me to betray him. Maybe deep down, he thought I would never come back with a gun in my hand.He was wrong.When we broke up, I didn’t give the spare key back. I just kept it. Maybe I knew this day would come. Maybe I was holding on to it, thinking I’d need it— for closure, for revenge, or maybe just to feel like I still had a part of him.I walked to the door, looked around once, and unlocked it quietly. No one saw me. I slipped in like a shadow. The house smelled the same. Like wine, cologne, and old records. I shut the door and gave it a little kick from behind, just to make sure it settled into place without drawing attention. Then I stood there fo
MARCUS'S POVI’ve been scared since Liam told me the truth.He didn’t say it like someone trying to scare me or warn me gently. No. He said it like someone who had lived it— over and over again. The way he looked at me when he spoke left no space for doubt. It was like he had seen it a thousand times, each one ending the same way. He said, “In every world, every version of you ends up dying… and Adrian is always the one who kills you.”Adrian. My ex.That name alone was enough to send a chill through me, but hearing that he was the one fated to end my life… it did something else. It shook something inside me that I didn’t even know could be touched anymore.It made me feel doomed.And that’s when everything about Liam started to make sense. Why he did what he did. Why he made a deal with a supernatural being. Why he risked everything, even his soul, just to come back in time. But he didn’t come back to save his Marcus— his version of me. No.He was tricked here. To this world. For me.