Two souls, forged in suffering, would collide in a dance of darkness and desire, testing the limits of love and redemption. Their paths meet when Asher's sister becomes the target of a predator, and Kaidën sees an opportunity for justice. As they navigate their dark worlds, they must confront the demons that haunt them. Will Asher's desire for protection and Kaidën's quest for vengeance spark a twisted romance, or will their shattered reflections destroy them? *** “You killed my mother.” Asher's voice trembled with fury. Kaidën's smile was cold, almost mirthful. “Who gave your sister to her husband who sold her to pay off his debts.” “I watched you murder her in cold blood!” Asher’s fists clenched around the gun he held pointed at the killer, memories of that night flooding back. Kaidën leaned closer, a sinister smile creeping onto his face. "I remember begging you to look away. But you didn’t. Did you enjoy it, Asher? Watching the woman who shattered your world writhe in agony? Or would you prefer to keep that little secret buried deep? Ah, but don’t answer that. Come, help me gather the pieces of your father's remains. It’s time to tidy up this little mess." Asher’s eyes widened in horror, realization crashing over him like a wave. All this time, he had been unaware that he was not only a witness to his father’s murder, but had watched it unfold until the very end, just like he had done that night when he watched his mother’s murder. Nodding, he picked up the severed hand of his father—the same hand that had beaten and broken him until his skin grew numb to pain. ‘Oh, sweet Emily, if only you could see our father now. How the mighty have fallen.’
View MoreChapter: 24 ***** Gerald slammed the door behind him, the sound reverberating through the small house like a slap in the face. His shoulders were hunched over as he trudged into the kitchen, the aroma of dinner wafted through the air, but it did nothing to calm the storm brewing in his chest. Kaidën sat at the table, his small frame bent over his plate, a fork in hand. The boy's eyes flickered between the food and his father. He could feel his father’s anger radiating like a heatwave. “Another miserable day!” Gerald barked, his voice slicing through the air. The peace they had felt when he wasn't around was starting to be sliced up by his anger. “You wouldn’t believe the incompetence I had to deal with! All these idiots dragging me down!” He threw himself into a chair, the legs scraping against the floor, rattling the dishes set before them. Kaidën swallowed with much difficulty and then glanced at his mother, who stood at the stove, her back turned. The tension was so intense, t
Chapter: 23*****Asher sat beside Samuel, waiting for the signal to breach the hostage's hiding place. His mind drifted back to the man he had left chained in his basement. He hadn’t intended to leave Kaidën's sight for even a moment, but when he received a call from Captain Lewis, he knew he had no choice.As someone who took his job seriously, Asher locked the doors and hurried off. It wasn't as if Kaidën could escape; he was bound hand and foot, and there was no way Asher would allow him to marry some woman. No matter the reason Kaidën might give, Asher was resolute in his decision.“That’s our cue!” Samuel informed him.Asher nodded, and together they exited the car and made their way toward the building.****Asher turned to look at the man on his bed, cum smeared across his face, a smile lingering on his cheeks. He needed to grab a towel to wipe him clean, and then he would prepare dinner while they waited. Only when he was certain the wedding had been canceled would he allow K
Chapter: 22 **** Kaidën didn’t know what to expect, but a part of him was loving the man in front of him more than he ever thought possible. Asher had left the room after ripping off his shirt, which almost made Kaidën whine like a child. The way Asher had torn the shirt and looked at him suggested he intended to jump him, but instead, the man simply turned and walked away. “Fucking Asher,” Kaidën grumbled as he watched the man leave. However, it wasn’t long before Asher returned with handcuffs, a blindfold, and a bunch of other items that Kaidën couldn’t quite see. Although Asher had chained him to the bed, Kaidën couldn’t help but wonder what exactly he intended to do with the cuffs. Kaidën watched as Asher got close to him, and very slowly leaned forward and without a word tied the blindfold around his eyes, before gently caressing his cheek. Once the blinds were in place, Asher got on the bed, with both legs on either side of Kaidën, he let his cock free and ordered. “Open yo
Chapter: 21 ****** Once the red dots disappeared, Kaidën felt a surge of worry. This would be the first time he had lost track of Asher in years, and panic began to settle in. The distraction had left him unfocused as he sat in the courtroom, watching Elis work on his case. His father had insisted he attend, and although he was disguised, he still didn’t want to be there. Elis, a skilled lawyer, stood defending his client so effectively that a man facing numerous charges would likely walk away with little more than a few minor offenses and bail. Kaidën knew it was all part of the plan, yet he hated watching these men act as if they were invisible and above the law. For a brief moment, he would allow them these victories until they found themselves in his dark room or wherever he deemed suitable. His gaze dropped to his phone again, but the red dot hadn’t returned. Something was wrong. He rose from his seat and walked out of the courtroom. In the parking area, he took out his p
Chapter: 20 ****** “So, have you caught him yet?” Asher asked, referring to the serial killer case, his eyes scanning the report on Rachel's phone, which he held in his hand. The past month had been a whirlwind of busyness, and he had buried himself in work to the point where he barely remembered anything else. Although he found himself missing Kaidën from time to time, he couldn't allow himself to be distracted. Slowly but surely, they had begun to rid the city of the plague of missing children, with the task force working around the clock to ensure their safety. “Rach?” he called, noticing that she hadn’t uttered a word since handing over her phone. Asher placed the phone down on the table and observed Rachel, who seemed lost in her own thoughts. He reached out gently, touching her hand. Rachel exhaled and turned her gaze to his, and the look in her eyes nearly sent Asher into a panic. She appeared defeated and lonely, and he recognized that expression all too well. “Are you a
Chapter: 19******Without realizing when the meeting had ended or when the family had left, Kaidën sat at the bar, nursing what felt like his third or fourth bottle. It was only when a familiar object brushed against his forehead that he realized he was alone with Father.‘Ah, yes, let the fun begin.’ Kaidën thought as he stumbled to his feet, his hand slipping from the counter and falling onto the barstool. A warm trickle ran down his face before he caught the familiar scent of blood. He lurched forward and collapsed onto the sofa, crossing his legs, his eyes glazed over with alcohol as he smiled up at Nine.“Trying to force me into a marriage now?” he asked, a wicked calmness in his tone, with no slur to be heard. “What games are you playing, Father?” His gaze locked onto Nine, who felt a shudder run down his spine at the intensity of Kaidën's stare.Nine ignored the question and returned to his chair, facing Kaidën. “I should be asking you that. Care to explain why you not only ha
Chapter: 18******Kaidën stood before the large oak door, hesitating for the first time in his life, doubts swirling in his heart. For someone whose emotions were often questioned, he felt an unfamiliar fear lurking within him—one that threatened the delicate balance he had cultivated over the years. Elis had mentioned that it was Father who sent him to "take care" of Asher, and in their world, that could only mean one thing.It had been a difficult decision to bring Asher back into the picture, but it was one Kaidën couldn't ignore. Asher was the only person who made him feel alive, who made him feel "human again." He couldn't trade that feeling for anything. It was something he had lost long ago, long before he had embraced the darkness that came with being Father's son.Kaidën took a deep breath for what felt like the millionth time and glanced at his wristwatch. He was already an hour late to the meeting, and since Elis wasn't standing at the door with him, it could only mean one
Chapter: 17 ****** The hall was beginning to fill up with parents and friends, all sporting cheerful and happy faces, ready to witness their children's performance in the school play. Young Elis felt a thrill about the event because he had worked very hard. His teacher, Mrs. Cooper had told him he had a talent and that his role was not only the most important in the play but that he had carried it out exceptionally well; she even called him her “little professional”. At eight years old, Elis was bubbling with excitement and could hardly wait to showcase his skills to the family and friends arriving in the hall, visible to him from behind the red stage curtains. His father was the last to arrive, but when Elis spotted him walking in with his older brother, a surge of happiness filled him. His performance was the only thing that had brought a smile to his father's face in a long time, even though his father didn’t know what the play was about. Still, he had enjoyed listening to El
Chapter: 16*****Asher sat in the passenger seat of the blue police car, his eyes scanning the scenery as his partner drove down the busy road. The night was still young, but Asher could tell it was going to be another long one. It had been a week since he returned to work after being discharged from the hospital, and he hadn't seen or heard from Kaidën since. It was as if he had vanished from the surface of the earth after that afternoon.It was bothersome, and although Asher didn't have Kaidën's contact number, he wished he had at least gotten it from him when he had the chance. It was a mystery how he often found himself missing Kaidën when he was away, yet when he was around, he would push him away—except for that last time when he had cuddled with Kaidën in the narrow hospital bed and slept like a newborn.Asher didn't remember having any nightmares, nor did he wake up from one; it was the most peaceful sleep he had experienced in years. Kaidën had somehow managed to chase away
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