VOIDNever in my hucker life had I been as paled as I was. For unexplainable reasons, Rocco's words struck me with an inexplicable jolt, rattling my very core.My brows contracted as I looked down at the table."Hey. You there?" His irksome voice hit me.I frowned and cleared the lump in my throat."Why's that? Are you done with the investigations? Did you find the look-alike? Or she's the bitch and has been pretending all along?" I found myself asking.Hell, I shouldn't care. I never cared when it came to killing. Pulling triggers was my favorite thing. So, why the fúck was I asking?"No, she's not. And I'm not done with my investigations yet. But I don't fully trust her. So, I'd prefer she's ended, rather than letting her go. I want it done as soon as possible, Void."A knot formed in my throat, causing discomfort. Uncannily, so many questions flooded my mind. But I didn't want to come to terms with the fact that I could ask. They didn't matter.I e
VOIDSurprise claimed his visage, casting a veil of disbelief. The men at the door rushed in and tried coming for me, but the son of a bitch was wise enough to signal them to stop.He redirected his gaze at me."What the hell is this, Void? What're you doing?" Rocco asked, his eyes glinting with anger.I let out a cold smirk, my hands were still on his collars."Do you really have no idea? Or you wanna play dumb?" My fingers clenched around his collars. "Why don't you go on and admit it?""Admit what?!""Admit the God-damn fact that it was your plan all along!" I yelled into his face. "Everything was planned and done on purpose! You sent me over to Jerah's place, hoping I'd get impatient and kill her. You were hoping I wouldn't he able to detect she wasn't a killer, like you had pained her to be. But unfortunately for your God-damn balls, I did. Then, you asked me to take her to my place and sent your men to come in and kill her. You wanted it to happen in my p
VOIDFear was evident in the eyes of the motherfucker. Seeing his people dead around him, he looked at me like I was his god.His lips juddered, and I could see it right there - he wanted to beg for mercy. The cock's balls were still feeling too big.I lowered my gun from his head to his throat, threatening a shot."V...Void, this is crazy," he spoke heavily. "Y... You should know there's no way you can kill me in here and get out alive. My...My men ....""You really wanna try out that theory, prick?" I growled in his ear. "The downside is, you won't be alive to witness it."I'd stake my balls the fear in him tripled. He knew me. And if there was one thing I was good at, it was keeping to threats."Okay, okay. Come on, man. You can't really do this. Let's... Let's talk about it." He stammered.My fingers itched to pull the trigger. Fúck! All I wanted was to blow the arsehole's brains out."Tell you what?" I grumped. "it'd have been a really nice idea blow
For a long time, my gaze remained locked on the door, as I struggled to comprehend the words he had left behind. The thoughts wagged a battle in my head, it felt so unreal.Did he... just say home?No. There was no way he meant that. Perhaps, he was talking about going back to his old place.No matter how hard I tried, the part of me that had been locked up for too long couldn't accept the fact that I was finally getting free. He must've meant something else.Chills rippled down my spine as I wrapped my hands around my shoulders and lowered myself to the bed. I knew he wanted me out, but God! I couldn't think straight.I shivered at the recollection of what he had done. How dare he...how dare he kiss me?My heart contorted within my chest as the memory wrapped it's invisible tendrils around my beating organ. It felt as tho the very core of my existence has been twisted and warped by the intensity of that fleeting moment.Absent-mindedly, I lifted my hand to my lips and touched them. T
JERAHIt's been two months now. Two months of trying to heal from my trauma and trying to see life like I used to.It hadn't been easy, I must admit. That very night, when I had gone home with Benedetta, I had been extremely scared and felt vulnerable. Benedetta had been worried sick and did all she could to know where I had been, but I said nothing to her and made her promise me she wouldn't tell the others - until I was ready.For weeks, I was traumatized and had myself locked in a room. I felt so insecure. It wasn't until three weeks later that I got back my confidence and began moving around with the others.I learnt to walk in the street with them, as well as go to church. It was safe. My fear had began to vanish.And two weeks ago, I reopened my coffee shop. I had missed it and wanted to have a feel of it again. It was the only thing that kept me busy and sane.I've had it running for two weeks now, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it.
WILHEMINA"Woah!" Sylvain laughed. "What in Whisky's name are you talking about? You want her dead? Why?"My grip around my phone tightened. "Can you do it? Or do I need to find someone else?""Nah. I don't think so. I'm just a little curious, tho. Why would you want her dead? I thought we had the conviction that she was your sister or something?""She's not." I cut in crisply. "And stop asking me questions."I hated how his questions made me feel. I shouldn't feel anything.He went silent for a while, I had to check to be certain the call hadn't ended."You're more lethal than most of my men. If she isn't important to you, why can't you just get it done yourself?"There was a spark within me. I craned my neck to the window and stared blankly at her coffee shop."I was wrong for calling you," I gritted and made to end the call."When do you want it done?" His words stopped me.I exhaled deeply, leaning my head against my cushion. "As soon as possible.""To
JERAHAnxiety coiled tightly within me as I listened for their footsteps. My mind played around the fact that I might get caught, and the bad man would never be able to get here in time to save me.It was ironic that I was wanting him. Praying for his arrival.I couldn't think straight. All I wanted was to be saved.The moment I dreaded the most came. I heard their footsteps and prayed fervently they'd keep running."She must be around. Search the area." I heard one of them say.A wild flutter seized hold of my chest, as if my heart had grown wings and taken flight. I did all I could to hush my pants. Due to the tight corner and tension I was in, I had sweats dripping all over.They were going to get me. I was going to die. Those were the only thoughts in my head.I was foolish to think the bad man would be able to save me. How did I expect him to arrive in a matter of minutes? He was probably far away and there was no way he'd get here in time.A tear sl
JERAHWhatever he meant, it wasn't good. I could feel it in my bones.I took an instinctive step back as he stood close to me, his smoldering gaze drilling into mine. My blood ran cold instantly."I... I don't think I understand." I had a big gulp. "Wh... What's the cost now?"His rose-hued lips curled to the side, forming a sly enigmatic grin."Are you certain you'll be able to pay for it?" His question made me uneasy. Why did I have a feeling he'd want to ask something complicated..?I dropped my gaze."Well..." he took some steps back, leaning his back on his car. "The last time I had you in my place, my home got attacked and cost me my comfort. So, you should know it isn't so easy protecting you."Now, if I am to protect you, you can sleep with your both eyes closed, knowing no harm would ever come to you. But Void does not work for free. I'm sure it'll be a total waste telling you what my charges are, because even if you own a thousand coffee shops, yo
VOID.I caught her in my arms, staring at her face as she dozed off. There wwas a twinge in my chest, one I definitely didn't like.Taking her into my arms, I took her upstairs to her room and gently laid her on the bed.What was it I felt for this lady that made me feel so guilty? What was it I felt for her that wanted me to do as she said?I waved it off. To feel was weakness. I didn't come this far by letting feelings get to me. Serpente needed to be dead. And it was only unfortunate that he was her father.I brushed my fingers through her front hair as I watched her sleep. She had been through a lot. The last thing she needed was being alone. Well, life was really unfair to her, wasn't it?I'd been a little struck when she'd told me the story of her and her bitchy sister. To think she'd have been that bitch...But how could someone so sweet have had a dark past? It was ironic, wasn't it? Being little, she has been a demon. But now, she couldn't eve
JERAHI didn't realize when we got home. From the moment Void had met me in the room and helped me into his car, all I could recall doing was shedding tears.I didn't even try to stop. For the first time, I was gripped by a new, unfamiliar pain. It was unlike any I had known.Bit by bit, my memories began to return. They weren't vivid yet, but Mina's words morphed into images and made it a little easy to recover some of the memories.Although, I wished I didn't have to remember them. But they just came freely.I had been truly evil. I recalled those times I'd hurt my father's servants for the slightest offense. I recalled when how happy I was to hurt someone, and how uncomfortable I was when the atmosphere was too peaceful. There was a day I had chopped off a woman's finger for burning my meal. While she wailed, father had applauded me. And I had been so happy.I was too young to have a heart as dark as that. If I hadn't fallen off the cliff and lost my mem
JERAHDo you know that feeling when it feels like the entire world was fake? That feeling when you look around and all you could see was a big empty desert with not a single soul in sight. You feel lost. Abandoned. Scared. Confused.That was exactly how I felt the moment she uttered my name.For a long time, I stared blankly at her, trying so hard to comprehend her last statement. Why would she call her own name when talking to me?My heart raced. My mind rejected the hint it had coming.She scoffed as a tear finally slipped her eye."What? Why do you look so surprised, sister? Don't tell me you didn't miss your name. Sorry I had to lend it for fifteen years."Shivers ran through me. I shook my head and took some steps back."Wh... What're you talking about? I'm not Mina, I'm...""Isobel?" She huffed. "You're so pathetic, aren't you? All because you're this... fake nun, you had a dream and picked out the victim to be you? Why? You feel you're incapable
JERAHWe became at alert instantly. I looked at Void, like he could give me immediate answers on who was outside the gate. How could he even tell?He went closer and peeped through the gate. With the speed he'd turned back at Karney and I, I knew there was no goodnews. He took my arm and guided me towards Karney."Quick. Take her out through the back exit." He uttered, his voice gravelly.I was bewildered. "Wh...What's going on?""We've got company. And I don't want you here while they are " He ran towards the house and returned shortly with a gun, some tools and my phone. He gave my phone to me."What the hell are you waiting for? Get her out of here!" He yelled at Karney.Karney grabbed my hand and tried running off with me. I pulled my hand away."But what about you? Why don't we just run off together?" I asked worriedly.He looked at me and smirked. "I never run away from my battles, J; not when they brought it to my home. And trust me, I'm the last perso
His name was Tyler.For a couple of years, he had been working for Don Serpente and definitely knew about his daughter. He knew how ruthless she was and that the last thing she'd do was side with her father's enemies.However, he was heavily confused for the first time. Don. Serpente had assigned him and a few others to be on the lookout for Void. He had gotten info that Void was seen leaving Don. Lucio's apartment. He had a feeling their meeting had something to do with him and wanted to hear from the horse's mouth. Also, he had heard about how very dangerous Void was and wanted to give it a try himself. He hated when there was someone above his reach.So, Tyler was on the lookout, and luckily, he was able to spot Void going into the mall. But what he didn't expect was seeing Wilhemina with Void.He returned to Don. Serpente's abode as quickly as he could to relay the information. Serpente was taking a smoke in the living room and having his feet massaged by a half-naked woman when h
JERAHI slept for a long time after my morning session with Void. I had no idea the sins of the flesh could feel so good - although, I still wasn't proud of it.I'd woken up to find Void on the bed, just sitting on the edge with his head in his palms. He seemed like one in deep thoughts."Are... Are you okay?" I gently asked as I rose up to sit next to him."Yeah," he mumbled.Of course, that was a lie.All of a sudden, I became bothered. I was yet to define what my relationship was with him. Although, there have been little signs of it, he'd never declared he liked me or even cared enough for me. What if he was treating me like he did to every other lady? What if I was nothing but a toy to him? Did he really look like a man that could pay respects to me?"Did Mina say when our father will be coming?" I stood up and asked, going to the table to pour myself a glass of juice."No. But I confirmed from someone that he might've arrived yesterday."I lo
VOID. I watched her fall asleep on the bed, in my arms. I bet she didn't know when she did that. Or maybe she did but just didn't care anymore.I stayed awake all through, reminiscing on the moment. It still seemed unreal - that Jerah had given up her body for me.Why exactly would she? When I had done absolutely nothing to deserve it? Now, she had only made it more difficult getting her out of my mind. And unfortunately, itwas the wrongest time.Father had me in a position I didn't want to be. Now, I was forced to work for him, against Jerah's father. How the fuck did that sound, huh? Definitely dumb.Jerah might not know much about her father. The man might be a díckhead and all, but he still fathered her. And no motherfucker would ever be cool with watching their father get killed. Except for a few motherfuckers, maybe. But definitely not Jerah.But now, I was left with no option but to get it done. So, I needed to cut ties with her. Hell, that was what I
JERAHHe looked at me like I was insane and maybe I was.My heart wouldn't stop pounding in my chest. I was commiting a grave offense, one that was strongly against my doctrine. But what in God's name was wrong with me?This man had been nothing but evil. He had hurt me before, was highly dangerous and had so much blood on his hands. For what felt likeh whole life, I've been against people and things like this. I should be far away from him. But instead, here I was! Wanting so badly to do things I should never dream of doing.This was likely going to change everything. I'd never be able to return to the convent. But how could I? With everything I had been through? With the new truth I was discovering?Yes, Void might be a really dangerous man. A man with a heart of stone. But somehow, I liked him. Perhaps, it happened because he was the first man I'd gotten to spend so much time with. I don't know. But I just know I like him."Do you realize what you're
JERAHI had seen my look-alike again. My sister. I had been in my room, playing with the only toy I had when she came in and insisted I go out with her. I didn't want to, but as usual, she always had a way of forcing me.I followed her out of the house, and for a long time, we walked?"Where are we going, Mina? My legs hurt," I began to gripe."Just shut up and walk, Isobel. This is the reason father sees you as too weak," she taunted.My eyes were almost rimmed with tears. I hated everytime they called me weak. Unfortunately, I didn't have the balls to prove them wrong.She finally stopped walking when we got to a cliff. It didn't sit well with me that we were in front of a cliff."Why are we here?" I asked worriedly, looking around.The area was too quiet, too bushy. And below the cliff was a big body of water. It was definitely not a good place to be."Why is Silas always showing more attention to you than me?" My sister asked.I returned my gaze to he