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The Alpha Kingpin's Fixation: Auctioned To The Enemy 41. The Aftermath
BastienAnya lies wounded, caught in the crossfire of a war not of her making. My fists clench as I watch Ivan lean down to stroke her hair, the man who orchestrated this chaos and shot his own daughter. A surge of conflicting emotions swirls within me, torn between the desire to protect her and the realization that she doesn’t belong with me. The rooftop is silent now, the only thing I can hear is Anya’s strained breathing.He looks down at her and chuckles, and something tells me the reason he shot her was to fucking protect himself … So he can get away quicker. I expected him to be up here, but I didn't fucking think he'd stoop this low.“Get her to safety, Popov, preferably before she dies and you’re no longer able to use her as a tool,” I grit my teeth, my words laced with a bitter acceptance of the situation.Ivan smirks, the arrogance radiating from him. “This is far from over and you know it. You got what you deserved, and I got what I came for.”His words cut through me, lea
The Alpha Kingpin's Fixation: Auctioned To The Enemy 42. Back Home
AnyaI wake up in a hospital bed, the sterile white walls and the beeping of machines offering a stark contrast to the chaos of the rooftop. My mind struggles to process the events, the memory of the confrontation between Bastien and my father vivid and haunting.A dull ache radiates from my side, a reminder of the bullet wound. I try to sit up, but a sharp pain forces me back down. My eyes scan the room, searching for any sign of Bastien or my father, but I’m alone.The door opens, and a nurse walks in, her face a mask of professional concern. She checks the monitors and adjusts my IV, offering a reassuring smile. “You’re lucky to be alive,” she says gently. “The bullet missed your vital organs.”“Lucky,” I echo, the word sounding hollow. I think about Bastien and my father, wondering what happened after I lost consciousness.“Someone’s been waiting to see you,” she adds, glancing towards the door.My heart skips a beat, a mix of hope and dread swirling within me. Is it Bastien? Or i
The Alpha Kingpin's Fixation: Auctioned To The Enemy 43. New Ally
Anya Three weeks have flown by in a blur of preparations and forced smiles. Each day, a monotonous parade of decisions and smiles, each more strained than the last. Today is no different, or so it seems at first. The room buzzes with the chatter of wedding planners, a symphony of superficial enthusiasm. They flutter around us like a flock of overeager birds, discussing floral arrangements with a passion I can’t muster. Roses, lilies, orchids... the names and colors swirl around me, scenes of irrelevance. As I sit at the breakfast table with my father and Dmitry, my betrothed, a man more statue than flesh, his presence both commanding and eerily detached. We’re surrounded by wedding planners discussing floral arrangements and seating charts, a wave of nausea hits me unexpectedly. It’s a visceral, jarring sensation that cuts through the facade of normalcy. I stand abruptly, the chair scraping against the floor, an abrasive sound that mirrors the turmoil within. “Aniya?” my father s
The Alpha Kingpin's Fixation: Auctioned To The Enemy 44. Secrets Revealed
AnyaI tread softly down the dimly lit corridor, my heart racing with a mix of excitement and fear. The mansion is steeped in silence, save for the faint murmur of distant voices. My father is out for the weekend while Dmitry and I 'get to know one another.' It’s the perfect opportunity to explore my father’s office, a sanctum where many of his secrets are tucked away.The door to the office creaks open with a gentle push, revealing the room bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight streaming through the window. The office is a fortress of my father’s power, with its walls lined with books and the air heavy with the scent of old leather and wood.I inch towards his desk, a massive, intimidating piece of furniture that dominates the room. My fingers tremble slightly as I begin to search through the drawers, looking for anything that might shed light on my father’s deep-seated hatred for Bastien.As I sift through the piles of documents and reports, my eyes catch a glimpse of a file mark
The Alpha Kingpin's Fixation: Auctioned To The Enemy 45. Three Months
Bastien (Three Months Prior)As I end the call with Niko, the silence of the private jet feels even more oppressive. The weight of my decisions, of the path I’ve chosen, bears down on me with relentless pressure. The plan to track Anya through the chip feels like a small victory, but the cost of it gnaws at me.I lean back in my seat, the luxury of the jet mocking me in my moment of turmoil. My mind replays the moment on the rooftop, the sound of Ivan’s laughter, the look of betrayal in Anya’s eyes. I forced myself into this role, the villain in her story, all for the greater good of taking down her father. But at what cost?The image of her, wounded and helpless, stays with me. The fact that I orchestrated her abduction, even if it was to save her from a worse fate, eats away at me. I used her, and now she’s back in the clutches of a man who sees her as nothing more than a pawn in his twisted game.I pour another drink, the burn of the alcohol a temporary distraction from the chaos
The Alpha Kingpin's Fixation: Auctioned To The Enemy 46. In Moscow
BastienThe car ride from the airstrip to our safe house in Moscow is fucking tense, each second ticking by like a countdown to the inevitable. The city’s lights blur past us, a vibrant, mocking display of life and energy, so alien to the darkness brewing within me.Inside the safe house, the atmosphere is charged with a silent urgency, almost suffocating. Harken and Panzer move with practiced efficiency, their movements swift and precise. Maps and blueprints line the walls, the layout of Popov’s estate imprinted in my mind like a goddamn blueprint for war.I stand by the window, staring out at Moscow. The city, with its contrasts and complexities, is now the stage for the most crucial fight of my life. It’s a fucking irony I can’t appreciate.My phone buzzes, a message from Niko: “Everything’s in place. Good luck, brother.” Simple words, but they carry the weight of our shared battles and unspoken trust.I turn to Harken and Panzer, their faces set in grim determination. “We move out
The Alpha Kingpin's Fixation: Auctioned To The Enemy 47. Final Straw
AnyaAs I watch Bastien, his figure restrained yet defiant, a knot of anxiety tightens in my stomach. He’s playing his part perfectly, but the sight of him bound, a pawn in this dangerous charade we’re orchestrating, sends waves of worry coursing through me.We lead him into the room where my father waits, his presence a suffocating force. My father’s eyes light up with malicious glee as he takes in the sight of Bastien, seemingly defeated and at our mercy.I force myself to remain composed, to play the part of the dutiful daughter, even as every fiber of my being screams in revolt. “Father,” I begin, my voice steady. “We’ve brought him, as you wanted.”My father looks at me, almost proud, then he pulls me into an embrace, leaving me startled. Then he pulls back, lets me go, and walks over to Bastien on his knees.“Well, well, look at the mighty lion, now just a harmless kitten,” my father taunts, his voice a venomous hiss. “I must say, Dmitry, you have outdone yourself. Bringing me m
The Alpha Kingpin's Fixation: Auctioned To The Enemy 48. Vendetta Claimed
BastienThe room falls silent, the aftermath of the chaos settling like a heavy cloak around us. I stare at my hands, Ivan Popov’s blood a stark contrast against my skin, a vivid reminder of the violence that just unfolded. My breath comes out in ragged gasps, the adrenaline still coursing through my veins.Anya comes to my side, her eyes wide. She reaches out, gently touching my arm, grounding me in the moment. “Bastien, are you okay?” Her voice is a soft whisper, almost lost in the magnitude of what’s just occurred.I nod, unable to find my voice. The reality of what I’ve done, what we’ve done, is overwhelming. Ivan Popov, the man who cast a dark shadow over my life, is gone, eliminated by my own hands.I’ve dreamt of this day since Isla was brought to me in pieces. I swore vengeance in her name, and yet even with him lying dead at my feet, I feel nothing. Just an emptiness, because he reduced me to what he is.Dmitry steps forward, his expression unreadable. “It’s done,” he says, s
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