His headache forced him to awake. Getting on his elbows, he slithered his hands through his hair, cursing under his breath. All the thoughts were still running in his head. His brows furrowed when he felt the blanket over him. Sharply, he turned his neck. His jaw tightened when he saw her sleeping on the single couch, her legs were thrown on the arm of it. "What the fuck is wrong with her?" He fisted his hands. He was smelling of whisky. He got on his feet and strode over to the washroom. He was hoping she would go away while he was taking a quick shower. He didn't want to answer any of her questions. He propelled the towel in frustration after wiping his wet hair. He turned to the door. He let out an exasperated sigh as she was still sleeping on the couch. 'I have hurt her. I should rein my anger. Shouldn't she stay away from me? I could have hurt her accidentally.' He felt the urge to beat the living shit out of some
She frowned at the dry skin on her arm. She took enough amount on her palm of the herbal body lotion and began to rub her fingers on the dry skin. She liked the smell of it against her skin. Cody and Selena were running around her in a circle. "Aunt," Cody squealed excitedly and rushed at her. His face was gleaming with a full grin. She looked up at her from her arm which was getting nourished under the layer of lotion. Ariana was sweating, and her smile was hiding whatever she was forcing behind the mask of a smile. He caught her wrist in both hands and pulled her with full force, "Selena is cheating, Aunt. She pushed me back so she could run ahead of me. Will you watch over her? Momma is tired after her yoga," He said, stopping in front of the couch. She smiled at them, "Your aunt may be busy, Cody." She ruffled his hair as he looked at her with his beautiful eyes. Cody looked up at Ariana and blinked, silently asking her.
She scrolled down the screen until she had learned the names and faces of new guards. Her husband didn't share anything related to his dark life but she knew the danger it brought to her and their unborn child's life. Vanessa was on the bathroom break. She sauntered out of the house. The sky was covered with grey clouds. While walking, she swept her gaze on all faces. She could see the logo of Phoenix of her brother's security company. She should have been feeling safe but her mind was on alert. She was also carrying the gun with her. Liam was busy in his office. Whenever she called him, he replied on the first ring. He was worried about something unpleasant, and unpredictable happening. She saw two guards whispering under their breath, near the tree. She stared at them for a second. They seemed so busy that they didn't notice her watching them. One of the guards saw her through the corners of his eyes. She saw him
Her look was of despair and dread. She watched him through the corners of her eyes while sitting in the car, she couldn't deny the demand her heart made to her. A stern look was on his face. But his emerald eyes seemed soft on her. It helped to push some tension away from her body. She looked away immediately when she recalled his cold gaze and his harsh words in her mind. She didn't realize she exhaled heavily. "Were you sleeping?" He asked an unreadable expression crossing his face. "J-ust wake up," She inhaled a shivering breath. Definitely, she wasn't expecting soft words after witnessing his wrath. She gnawed on her lower lip. She wanted to ask. Where were they going but she liked the silence. It was better than his anger and threat. "Have you eaten?" He asked. "Yes, " She tried her best not to stutter this time. She let out another long sigh when succeeded. "Look at me, Rose." He said. She gulped, not wan
She inhaled the air into her lungs. He never took her out to a particular party. Then why...This time? With the Pakhan? Though, she didn't understand the word and didn't ask him. 'Why now? When I'm pregnant.' She pressed her palm on her thigh, feeling the cold metal pressed against her skin. Thunder echoed outside the window, she peered out of the moving car up and the sky, noticing clouds gathered. Curving her mouth into a smile, she peered at her husband, "It's going to rain." She smiled that it was warm inside the car. She could see the wind blowing. He hummed, returning her smile, "The party is indoor," She could see mountains in the distance, "Um," She hesitated. She would be tired soon, "Are they your business partners?" She asked him. "Sort of," His reply caught her off guard. They were also part of his underworld. Why would he want her to attend it? The thought was unsettling her. She ran a hand on
LIAM Anger flared inside him, rapidly spreading over him. The sight of him touching his wife was pushing him to wrath. Years of practice were telling him to rein in. A hand dug on his shoulder, trying to peel him away from the unconscious man, covered in blood. All he could see was red. ' I would break him slowly, dragging him to a painful death. ' He knew there would be an attack. His wife's presence was planned to capture them. "Your wife is watching, Liam. She's scared." His deep voice poured in his ears, seeping deep. His hand stopped in the mid-air. He was breathing rapidly, his emerald eyes full of anger, Paul moved forward, his stride was hesitant. He offered him a wet towel. His knuckles were dripping with blood. Locking his jaw, he gripped it and wiped his hands. Controlling his anger, he pushed himself to his feet. Silently, he motioned at Paul. Paul nodded. "I can't believe you hid everything from
He was standing under the lamp in the center of the ceiling, he was glaring ahead. His knuckles were white grasping the knife. The blood was dripping from it. He wasn't looking satisfied with his work, he chopped his fingers, broke his jaw, and peeled off his skin. The blood was dripping from every part of his body. "Marvellous!" Damyan chuckled from behind him. He shook his head, "I haven't started. Bastard... Passed out," He snarled, throwing the knife on the table. It broke the silence, multiple times. "It's almost morning." Damyan muttered, looking down at his wrist, "Your woman must be waiting for you. You should tell her everything," He shook his head in disapproval. "Mierda," His jaw locked, "She's not strong like your Rosa." They have been friends since eighth grade. Though Damyan was an Underboss's son and he was the future king of his people. Nothing could affect their friendship. "I'll keep him alive until your beast gets its satisfa
He threw his coat over the back of the chair. His jaw was tight with the irritation he was feeling after seeing the glassy eyes of his wife. He didn't want to send Cody and Selena away. Everyone adored them. But he did not want the distraction. His priority was his wife. "What is it, Kairo?" He asked, annoyance lacing his tone. "We have two strangers in our security." Kairo said, shoving the tab on the desk. Without glancing down, he snorted. His sharp gaze turned to him, "Why are they still breathing then?" His hands fisted. "I have sent them away to pluck the weed from the grass. Harold and Josh are keeping their eyes on every move they are making. I wanna know their plans." Taking a long stride, he towered over him, glaring at him, "My wife is pregnant, Kairo. You want them in our territory when you know I can't risk anything." He snarled. "Please, brother. Trust me. Rose is safe. You got my words," Kairo said.
Her eyes were on them, smiling. He couldn't take his eyes off of him. A trace of a smile on his lips widened when their boy moved his fisted hands in the air, wailing in his hands. His face was red. 'I wanted him to have his father's eyes. I didn't tell anyone, didn't even call it in my mind as I'm always an open book to my husband. Thankfully, Leon got his father's eyes. Emerald green.' Her nervousness was all on the edge. She wanted everything to be perfect. The weather wasn't of her liking but her husband provided her with everything she needed, she demanded. She still wasn't in favor of Leon becoming capo but his destiny was written when his father was Liam Rodriguez. Leon was screaming his lungs out, kicking, fisting. Liam wasn't looking bothered with it. His smile didn't waver while looking at his son. "Give him to me, Liam." Olivia extended her arms to hold Leon. Liam peered down at him. Kissing his head tenderly, he placed h
He pocketed his phone. His expression was impassive, but his emerald eyes were cold. Danny's steps were long and fast toward him, he swiped the back of his hand on his forehead, "Boss, Paul is waiting for you with him. Mel's information was correct. In these last days, he has convinced his wife that Cody is no more," Danny hesitated, speaking the last word. "Get in the car, " He said. He was still contemplating.... should he tell his mother about her son? Would Rose allow him to go to his home? He knew the answer. It was a difficult decision for him, "Tell Vanessa to bring her," Danny looked at him, "But ma'am, boss?" He gulped. He was sweating in this cold weather and soon there would be snowfall. "Do as you're told to," He turned the key, circling his hand on the steering wheel, driving toward the dungeon. His steps weren't making noises as he walked over the concrete floor. His posture was menacing, gaze piercing. His
Her smile was from ear to ear reaching her eyes. She walked out of the elevator. 'Finally, Isha told everyone about her pregnancy.' Her hand was rubbing softly on her stomach. She was a little disappointed that Liam wasn't in the hall. But she did not need to ask where he would be at this time of the day. She remembered him, sliding out of the comforter next to her. But her lips tightened not to find Ana in the hall. She comprehended that she was trying to ignore Kairo and didn't want to encounter his wife. But it was getting too much now. She slapped the door of her room. Her brows pulled together when she found the room empty, "Ana," She softly spoke, darting her gaze around. She checked in the washroom. She wasn't in her room. She paced out and her feet halted hearing the soft voice of crying. She looked confused. Not wanting to startle whoever was in the hall, she slowly sauntered forward. "Please, don't go. You just came and y
LIAM His stomach was in knots driving back to his wife. He hated to feel helpless but only his wife carried this power over him. He made sure to provide a safe environment for her before leaving. Still, tension couldn't leave his body until he saw her. They were back home. Olivia and Lily were surrounding her. He had his differences with Lily but it had nothing to do with Rose. He kept his distance from Lily. "No, I'm full. I can't eat more momma," She told Lily, pushing the plate away. Olivia smiled softly, looking at Rose with motherly affection in her eyes. They always wanted a daughter. Rose was the first girl coming into the family, so innocent, pure soul. It did not take her much to win their hearts. He pushed his constructed body away from the door. Mel and Vanessa were outside the door, back straight, wearing their black suits today. "Don't leave her side," He told them. Though, there wasn't any need to worry. "We won
She was staring at the sea with a frown, her eyes swollen. She wanted to be alone and Mel was packing her things. Whatever she saw in the morning, it disturbed the peace of her mind. Though, she trusted her husband blindly. She had faced it before, hatred of other girls for her because they wanted to replace her. "It's a lovely day," She was startled with a sudden tone. Sniveling her neck, she stared at her with a frown, "It's a private beach." Her tone was a little harsh. "I came with Leon." She said with a smile, "I'm Zara, by the way." "Leave," She said, ignoring her, not wanting anyone around her. "Carlos and Angela look great together," She muttered. She fisted her hands in anger. She felt her doing this intentionally, "Tell dear Carlos," She tried to suppress her anger from her tone. "Oh, come on, don't be a boring pregnant woman," Zara sat on the lounge chair, facing her, grinning ear to ear, "They met in the n
LIAM He watched her, his eyes hard and cruel but also soft but only for her. He hadn't talked so openly to her before. This time, tears in her eyes were demanding it, through her silence was the most disturbing thing in his life. He couldn't ignore the shiver up her spine watching her with Aitana's arms wrapped around him. He was full of darkness and danger. When he strode through the hall, he was disappointed to not see Aitana, he wanted to strangle her, and put the all bullets in her stupid head. "I'm glad you didn't strangle his sister," Kazimir said when he reached the car. "I won't spare her life next time." His crude voice was holding promise. "I'll talk to Vincent," Kazimir said. He clenched his hands into fists at his sides, "I don't care. I'll kill her." his jaw tightened. He got in the passenger seat. He motioned him to start the car. Kazimir shook his head. The car revived, and he drove on the gravel road, surrounded by tall t
ROSELYN She woke up with a glint of happiness in her eyes, the corners of her lips curled up, finding her husband next to her. His one arm was wrapped around her hips, his face buried in the crook of her neck. She stayed still, knowing the consequences of startling a sleeping lion. A grin quickly slid across his firm lips as he saw her already looking at him. Tucking her hair, he pressed his lips on her cheek, "Buenos días. Good morning, babe." His thumb slid on her soft cheek. She giggled, "I like whatever you said, good morning." "Did you enjoy your day?" He asked, lifting himself on his elbow. "Yes, like a free bird." She smiled warmly, "Did you get him? The man who was attacking and wanted to hurt Ria," He inclined in, his nose touching her, "I want you to enjoy, babe. I'll catch him." He let out a slow breath. His hot breath tingled the tiny hair of her face, "There are two teenage girls. They need our help. One of them is Vince
The silence felt odd without the loud music but it was a relief to him. Her hands wouldn't be on his shoulder anymore. The driver opened the back door at their sight, "Some people are looking for her, Sir." He whispered to him. He shoved her in the backseat and shut the door with a bang. He reached for his gun and turned swiftly, pulling the trigger twice, shooting them in the head. "Shit! I was going to knock them out," Caspian slid his hand through his dark hair, Zara was about to scream seeing two dead bodies at her feet. Vanessa clapped her hand on her mouth, shutting her voice. "See you, brother," Kazimir said, striding away with Vanessa who was hauling the struggling girl with her. "Carlos, sit with me. I want your help." The empty bottle rolled down on the seat next to her. He motioned at the driver, and his jaw twitched. Caspian frowned at the back seat as she was trying to lick the last drop from the bottle. He muttered
LIAM "Isn't this watch so expensive for a college student?" Kazimir frowned at Caspian. "It belongs to my father. I want to die with it on my wrist," Caspian said, his lips in a straight line. The watch was still in a new condition and very expensive. "We're going to kill, not die, Capo." Kazimir rolled his eyes. "Why the heck you didn't step out to be that f*cking charming lover?" He snorted, glaring at him. "I'm addicted to only one girl right now." A dark smirk played on his face, "Liam is already booked. So, it's you, Capo." "Stop saying that word out loud. We're going to s**thole. There are many ears to hear you." He grabbed his gun and shoved it in the waistband of his jeans. A soft smile crawled on his face, staring down at the display. He ran his thumb on the smiling face of his wife. He schooled his expression with their increasing argument. He slithered his phone in his pocket and grabbed the jacket. "Where is my girlfriend