POWERS SERIES (BOOK TWO) ”I’m only here until my father’s debt is paid. I’m not your property,” I said, though my voice faltered under his piercing gaze. Owen smirked, stepping closer, his voice a low, dangerous growl. “Funny, because the moment you stepped into my territory, you became my property, mia cara, and I do not let go of what’s mine until I’ve taken everything I’m owed—and more.” Mae has spent her entire life trying to clean up her father’s messes. But when his largest debt lands her in the hands of Owen, the most feared Mafia Don in the country, her life takes a maddening turn. Owen built his empire on blood, power, and his unwavering belief that family is nothing but a weakness. Mae’s fierce loyalty and willingness to risk everything to protect her deadbeat father—and track down the mother who abandoned her—makes her more interesting than she already is. Trapped in a web of danger, desire, and impossible choices, Mae has to decide: How far will she go to save the people who’ve already let her down? And how long can she resist the pull of the man who claims to own her?
View MoreOWENI watched Mae from the corner of my eye. She was quiet, lost in thought, her fingers resting in her lap. She did that when she was thinking too hard—fingers curled just slightly, not clenched, but stiff. Like she was bracing herself.She was trying to act normal, but I could see right through her.I let out a slow breath and turned my head toward the window. The city passed by in a blur, headlights streaking through the rain-slicked streets.She was still processing everything. I knew that. Finding out I was alive, that I hadn’t died the way she thought—it was a lot. But I also knew she was trying not to show it.Always stubborn. Always pretending she was fine.“You don’t have to do this,” I said, keeping my voice even.She turned to me, eyes sharp. “We’ve already had this conversation, Owen.”“And I’m bringing it up again,” I said. “You’re walking into a lion’s den. Joan trusts you, but that trust won’t last if he starts suspecting anything. And trust me, he will.”Mae crossed h
MAEI couldn't believe my eyes. I stood there, frozen, unable to process what I was seeing."You seem to be in good condition," he said casually, his cold eyes scanning me from head to toe.I had no idea what to say or how to react. I just stood there, dumbfounded."We brought her, boss. She was with Amelia Laurent," one of the men beside me said, removing his mask.It was Marco.Owen nodded and stood up, looking straight at me. "Are you just going to stand there? Not going to say anything?"I didn’t even realize when the tears started falling. My emotions took over as I ran to him, throwing my arms around his neck, holding him so tightly as I broke into sobs."Fuck, I can't breathe..." Owen muttered, trying to pry himself free, but I refused to let go. I only held on tighter.He finally managed to pull away, and our eyes met. Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.Owen studied me before saying, "Are you planning to kill me for real this time? You better try harder, I am not tha
MAE “What the fuck is she doing here? I thought we were getting rid of her as soon as the job was done,” Amelia said, flopping onto the couch and crossing her legs.I didn’t know whether to be surprised or confused. I knew they were working together, but seeing her here so boldly, casually glaring at me, made the situation even more shocking.“We need her,” Joan Castellanos said.“For what?” she scoffed, rolling her eyes. “And why the hell did you kill Owen Powers? Wasn’t the plan for me to marry him first?”Joan leaned back in his chair. “You almost sound jealous that I killed your little boyfriend.”Amelia scoffed in surprise, rolling her eyes again, a habit at this point. “Oh, don’t be ridiculous, honey.” She stood from the couch and walked over to Joan. “Owen Powers stopped mattering to me the moment he humiliated me years ago, telling everyone he wouldn’t marry me even though he knew I loved him. You know i have always wanted revenge.” She placed a hand on Joan’s shoulder, kissi
MAEI stared at him, surprise spreading across my face. What the hell is going on?My eyes shifted back to Joan Castellanos. A million questions ran through my mind, but I couldn’t even begin to voice them. My face, however, said it all.How the hell did they capture Owen’s powers in just a few days? If it was that easy, all his other enemies would have taken him down long ago.“Mae…” Owen called my name, his face filled with shock. But I didn’t know how to respond. I had no idea what to say.“Bring him closer,” Joan Castellanos ordered. His men dragged Owen to the bridge while Joan signaled for me to follow. We all stood at the edge, water rushing below us. Owen stared at me, still in shock.“They told me you were kidnapped. Said they would only let you go if I came by myself…” He let out a bitter scoff. “But you don’t look kidnapped to me.” His words made me gulp.So that is how Joan Castellanos got him here. He lied about me being kidnapped? He actually did that?“You see, that wa
MAEI was sinking. Deeper and deeper. No way out, no one coming to save me.Drowning wasn’t how I planned to die, but here I was, getting dragged to the bottom like dead weight. Stupid move, jumping in when I knew damn well I couldn’t swim. I never even learned.My vision blurred, my body needed oxygen. Just when I thought it was over, when I was about to let the darkness take me, a strong hand grabbed me.Next thing I knew, I was already on the surface of the water, gasping like my life depended on it. Because it did. I was able to breathe again, but it still wasn’t enough. I wanted more. Needed more."You are fine. Breathe," a rough voice ordered.I coughed, water choking me as I tried to calm myself even though that was impossible, I was still in water!. "I don’t swim," I rasped. "Never have.""Yeah?" Joan Castellanos said, his arms around my waist. "Good thing I do."With one arm locked around me, he swam effortlessly, swimming through the water like it was nothing. I let him. Be
MAE “Oh my God…” I tried to keep my cool, but the surprise was too much. I glanced around, before my eyes went back to Joan Castellanos. “What the hell are you doing here?”“Can’t a man take a little break?” His voice was calm, like he didn’t have a care in the world. “Where better than the city of peace for a vacation?”So, this is where Mr. Joan decided to go on a vacation? Interesting. But why here? And why at the same damn time as Owen Powers? Did he know the guy would be here, or was this just a coincidence?“But what if…?” I hesitated. “What if Owen Powers, or one of his goons, especially Marco, sees us dancing? That is gonna stir up trouble. Marco’s been watching me like a hawk.”He shrugged, his calm demeanor never leaving. “You could barely recognize me behind this mask. Relax, nothing to worry about.”I narrowed my eyes at him, still feeling very uncomfortable and unsure. “So, about this dress…” he gestured to the outfit, glancing down at it. “Owen Powers buy it for you?”
MAE I ran a hand through my hair, staring down at my suitcases like they held some kind of hidden message.What the hell was Owen planning? A surprise, he said. Yeah, well, surprises in my world usually meant trouble. And the last thing I needed was to walk into something I wasn’t prepared for.I sighed, pushing those thoughts aside as I unzipped one of the suitcase.My fingers touched a nice fabric, and I pulled out a black dress, elegant, vintage and dangerous in the way only real power looked. I couldn’t help but smile looking at it. If Owen picked this out, I had to admit, the guy had good taste.I checked the time. I was late, I needed to move fast.I slipped into the dress, added some makeup, and fastened the diamond jewelry that came with the dress. Were these real diamonds? Knowing Owen, they probably were.By the time I was done, I barely recognized myself. The dress hugged every curve, the diamonds caught the light just right, and for a second, I almost forgot about the me
MAEI sat into the seat at the far back, keeping my head low. Out of sight, out of mind, that was the plan.Leaning against the headrest, I ready to shut out the noise and the unwanted company on this damn trip.But, of course, peace was too much to ask for.I felt movement in the seat beside me. I didn’t have to look to know who it was. I could already feel him, the constant annoyance coming off him like a damn furnace."You..." My voice was filled with slight surprise as my eyes focused on Marco. Of all people to sit next to me.He leaned back, completely at ease, like he hadn’t just ruined my attempt of being alone. "Relax. I am not thrilled about sitting next to you either, but the boss wants me here." He shot me a glance, then smirked. "So let us do each other a favor, pretend I don’t exist."Like that was possible. Marco didn’t just exist, he loomed.His hatred for me was too powerful , the kind I couldn’t ignore, no matter how badly I wanted to. And the way he looked at me?
MAEI was pissed. The kind of pissed that made my blood run hot and my patience run thin.Why the fuck couldn’t he just stay out of my way? Owen had a habit of showing up when I least needed him, always pushing, always getting under my skin. And the worst part? He fucking loved it.It didn’t matter if I was on edge, if I was barely holding it together. As long as he got what he wanted, nothing else existed. And to top it all off, the jerk didn’t even see me as anything more than his favorite little plaything.Fucking prick.I reached into my bag, searching for my room key, but it wasn’t there. I knocked on the door, but my roommate wasn’t around. Maybe I should call Eli, I just have left the key inside.That’s when it hit me.My phone.Where the fuck was my phone? My stomach dropped as soon as I realised. Owen’s car. I left it in his damn car.This was bad. Real bad.If he got his hands on it, if he saw something he shouldn’t—I didn’t waste another second. I dropped my bag and took o
MAE"Ye deserve to be fucked in the arse by a man who knows how to do it proper!"That was Mr Marcello. He was not only a frequenter at the strip club where I was, but my father's former 'friend'. Their friendship which was built from going to the same gambling house sadly ended when my father decided to add him to the long list of people he owed.I forced a smile and took the old man's tip off his wrinkled hands, slipping the wad of dollar notes in my little bra with my eyes focused on his reddening face which was obviously due to his arousal.He grinned, flashing the best set of pearly whites I had ever seen in my direction. Obviously fake, but still beautiful… must have cost him a lot. "Two thousand for the night." He offered.I shook my head. "I only strip, Sir, nothing else. My colleagues here can take up your offer though, if you want.""Five thousand."His hand reached upward to feel my boobs which was only covered with a small, glittery, almost non-existent bra.I slapped his...
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