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Their Fatal Obsession TWENTY-FOUR
FlorianThis particular expansive cabin style house was located on the side of a mountain, floor to ceiling windows overlooking some of the most pristine views in the entire state. And I could care less. We were all prisoners, not just Serena.What had I done bringing Drew into all of this? Camaraderie? Maybe.My thoughts drifted to Serena once again.She'd remained curiously quiet during the remainder of the trip, refusing to engage in her usual banter. I should have been grateful for the quiet, allowing me time to think and process, but I'd become worried about her behavior change. Not about her health or welfare, but about her thoughts and memories. The single look she'd given me when I'd literally dragged her out of the bathroom had been one of absolute sickening recognition.And the realization had been far too disturbing.There was no way she could recollect the man I'd been before. There had to be something else going on. If she recognized the fact I was a cop, that would certa
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Their Fatal Obsession TWENTY-FIVE
FlorianTo Drew's credit, he didn't try and chastise or even pepper me with questions, he simply nodded, the action more out of respect. "You're an honorable man, Florian. I always admired that about you. I still do. You were never cut from the same cloth I was. Sure, we ran the streets together as kids, fighting the system. That wasn't unusual. At least you had some kind of a family. You know, I thought once that I could be like you. I just..." Drew sighed. "Look. The past is gone for both of us. No sense reliving it."The pain in his voice was the same as I'd remembered fifteen years before, when he'd been forbidden to spend time around my family. He'd been two years older and I'd looked up to him like an older brother. My father had called him a thug. I didn't know then that my father was the real thug, using his status within the upper echelon of law enforcement to build his own empire.With his influential and powerful friends.He used the same kind of threats the Mafioso family,
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Their Fatal Obsession TWENTY-SIX
FlorianFearJesus. Lucian had wrapped the past together in his need for revenge against me.Drew stopped, slapping his hand on the doorjamb. "You know what? This is bull shit. I don't know what possessed you to abduct a woman, especially one as talented and decent as Serena, but you can keep your reasons to yourself. I will give you one piece of advice, whether you want to hear it or not. She's a special lady and she doesn't deserve some psychopath taking her to God knows where. You forget, I know what these kind of fuckers do to women. Kingpins, Saudi princes, ex cops. They're all the same in their sadistic needs.""And you honestly think we're any different?""Wow. That chip you're wearing is like a noose around your neck, Florian. Whoever you're working for is sick and demented. Breaking her down. He means breaking her spirit, stripping away her heart and soul." He snorted. "Yeah, that's exactly what I've always wanted to do in my fuckin life. Do you think that's going to ease the
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Their Fatal Obsession TWENTY-SEVEN
Florian"So you're going to kill me?" Anatoli asked, a lilt in his voice.I hadn't noticed Anatoli when I walked into the room. Instead of sitting in front of the roaring fire, he stood in front of one of the windows, gazing out at the same view I'd been locked onto. His accent seemed heavier, perhaps more so given the drink he had in his hand. We were all exhausted, the drive long and arduous.He noticed my surprise and laughed. "I heard you talking with Drew. My intent is not to hurt the girl that you both seem so fond of. She is very beautiful. A taste I won't mind.""Said like a true barbarian." The nasty retort was all I could manage."You're right, Florian. I am a true barbarian. What does that make you or your...friend?""No denying," I said as I glared at him.He gave me a once over before turning his attention back to the outdoors. "Your friend doesn't like you very much."I walked closer to the bar, lifting the open bottle of bourbon. He'd obviously had more than one drink a
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Their Fatal Obsession TWENTY-EIGHT
FlorianI thought about what he was saying, the puzzle pieces not meshing together. What I did know is that I needed to make some alternative decisions. Flushing out everything he knew was first on my list. If he had any knowledge about the person or persons heading the Trust, becoming his ally would be important. "You know more about this than you're letting on. Who the hell are you really? You're not some Russian punk hell bent on making a fortune in America. I also doubt that you're simply paying off a debt. If you are, it's not to a member of the Bratva. This isn't their style in the least. Given your level of vehemence, Toli, that means you have a vendetta against this Master. If I were to guess further, I'd say you were once a man of importance back in the Soviet Union. Slumming it here is merely an act." The single tick in the corner of his mouth gave him away. Then he became stone faced once again."How astute," he said with disgust in his tone. "But useless information.""Tha
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Their Fatal Obsession TWENTY-NINE
FlorianThe sound of footsteps stopped our conversation. When Drew walked in, I locked eyes once again with the Russian. "A group," I repeated."Hmmm... Seems like I've missed a conversation," Drew said. He noticed our drinks and lifted a single eyebrow. "A little early in the day, but what the hell. I'll join you." He made himself a drink and we remained quiet. "Now, tell me what is going on?""It would seem that Anatoli knows more about the real reason we were enlisted on this particular mission," I said quietly, controlling my emotions. We were nothing but pawns."Meaning?" Drew asked. He leaned against the bar, glancing at Toli."Meaning the man who is hunting you, Drew is the very one who's pulling the strings on this operation, all the way down the pike to me. Have you heard of the Trust?" I kept my words even. There were far too many pieces of the puzzle to fill in.Exhaling, Drew looked at Toli, seething in a way then shot his gaze in my direction. "Yeah, I've heard of them."
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Their Fatal Obsession THIRTY
Florian"Until we know what we're dealing with, we learn to trust each other. We also need to tell Serena the truth.""There is no way she'll believe us." Drew doubled over, shaking his head several times. "Hell, I don't believe this bullshit. Why go to all this trouble to goad a man like Santana?""Because the man we're discussing is a sadistic fuck with a love for developing creative methods of eradicating his enemies. This is nothing to him but a game. I suggest we all keep this in mind.""If what I know is accurate, Dioletti has been considering expanding his operation, perhaps infringing on the mystery man's holding. For once, I agree with the Russian," I said. "We need to beat the asshole at his own game.""There's more. I can tell," Drew chided, throwing his attention toward the Russian.Toli walked toward the window. "There are many layers to this game, Drew." He hesitated, before continuing. "Serena reminds me of my wife. Beautiful and so bold, a flower ready to open up to th
Last Updated : 2024-11-19Their Fatal Obsession THIRTY-ONE
SerenaDisgusted. I was repulsed with myself to the extent my head was killing me. The shame remained, skittering around my mind like a dagger waiting to cut me into ribbons. I'd been locked into a room, albeit an incredible and very beautiful room, by three men who'd abducted me.There was no cage, no steel harnesses attached to the ceiling, although I hadn't seen the entire house. Anything was possible. I had no idea what to expect, the yin and yang of the situation keeping me teetering on the edge. They acted as if they didn't want to hurt me then made certain any infraction was met with punishment.The glamorous space could be nothing more than another method of breaking me down. I'd had enough criminal psychology courses to know the classic signs. I was clammy, my head aching, and I was sick to my stomach with fear and worry. I wasn't going to talk my way out of this, that was certain.Even worse, I could still feel Florian's hands all over me, the brutal way he'd slammed me agai
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Their Fatal Obsession SEVENTEEN
AriannaAs I slowly lowered one slender strap then another, I allowed a sly smile to cross my face. Just seeing the way their eyes slanted, lust filling all three pairs was delicious indeed. If this was just a game to them, I would come out the winner.I took my sweet time, turning slightly but twisting my neck so I could watch their reactions as I slowly tugged on the dress, shimmying my hips until the material had fallen to my thighs. When I allowed gravity to take it to the floor, I heard one of them issue an exaggerated breath.“Turn around,” Allen ordered.Now my nerves kicked in. They were going to ogle me, defile me in whatever way they wanted. Rules of the wager. Penance for the loser. I did as I was told, trying to keep from tearing up the moment I turned around.I’d had my share of men look at me as if there was no other woman for them in the world, but the way the three of them were looking at me left me aching inside. Their expressions of lust and need created another wave
Their Fatal Obsession SIXTEEN
AriannaI had no way of knowing how long the show lasted, but when it was over, I continued to stare at the stage, trying to process what I’d just seen. I felt an odd sense of loss, a haunting sadness that made no sense to me.“Finish your drink, Arianna. There is much more to see.” Daniel’s words filtered into my ears, but I couldn’t bring the glass to my lips, my stomach in knots. I lifted my head, studying his face. He was pensive, but I sensed his continued arousal as well, his eyes now half closed as he stared at me. There was no doubt in my mind these three men were going to use me.Spank me.Taste me.Fuck me.Allen pushed the wineglass toward me, his dark presence overpowering. I managed to take a few sips, the delicious taste soothing at least one of my senses.Daniel took me by the hand, leading me away from the table and toward one of several corridors, the others following. When he stopped at one of the closed doors toward the end, he didn’t bother knocking. That’s the mom
Their Fatal Obsession FIFTEEN
AriannaAfter Allen parked, Finn kept a firm grip, wrapping his arm around me. “I want you to listen to me. You are going to obey our rules. You will stay by our side at all times. Is that clear?”“Where are we?” I asked again, now uncertain I wanted to know the answer.“Club Velvet,” Daniel answered.As soon as he said the words, I recognized the name. This was only the darkest, kinkiest club in town. Of course they’d belong to what was considered a men’s club, where every fantasy came true.Or maybe this was really a meeting of the members of the Clubhouse.Allen pulled me out of the vehicle, keeping his hand firmly wrapped around my fingers. After the other two approached, I was tugged down a long alley, a single light positioned above a steel door. Finn knocked once then took a step back, cocking his head in my direction.“Are you prepared to indulge in your fantasies, Arianna?” he asked, his upper lip curling.“I don’t know.”“Tell me, what are they? Don’t be shy.”Swallowing, th
Their Fatal Obsession FOURTEEN
Arianna“Where are you taking me?” I demanded for the fifth time. They’d shoved me into a huge black SUV, locking the doors. Even the windows were tinted so no one could see inside. Who did they think they were, true celebrities? Muscle men?Maybe the cartel.I almost laughed, although I remained jittery as hell. All I could think about was how stupid I’d been at the press conference. I hadn’t just been playing with fire. I’d caused an inferno. At this point, I wasn’t certain I could handle the three of them together.Together. They’re going to fuck you.My inner voice just wouldn’t shut the hell up.“We’re going to club that happens to be a favorite of ours,” Allen answered.Oh, God. Oh, dear God. They were taking me to some horrible BDSM club. I could only imagine what they were planning. “A club?” I managed, more uncomfortable than ever. This I hadn’t planned.“Absolutely. You are all dressed up, a beautiful creation. It would be a shame to waste such a gorgeous dress when the nigh
Their Fatal Obsession THIRTEEN
AriannaAllen chuckled darkly, his words filtering into my mind. A good girl. They had no idea what I was made of. I bit back another cry, refusing to give them one damn minute of satisfaction.And still he smacked me on one side then the other. I loathed the fact I was tingling all over, my mind a blur as the pain mixed with pleasure. That confused the hell out of me.After Allen delivered several more in rapid succession, Daniel cleared his throat. “I think we should continue this another time.”Continue? Over my dead body.“Sad but true.” Just as quickly as I’d been yanked over his lap, I was returned to my feet. The experience had created a wave of stars, the rush of adrenaline forcing my heart to pump wildly.When he let me go, I caught the concentrated look on Finn’s face. The bastards had planned this all along. I’d fallen into their trap. I was such an idiot.I backed away, giving all three of them my signature smile. Never let them see you sweat. Then I turned, prepared to fl
Their Fatal Obsession TWELVE
AriannaThe bastard was goading me, acting as if this was a normal business transaction. I smiled sweetly, even managing to brush my lips across his without reacting. The shock when a bolt of electricity surged into every cell and muscle left me breathless, my skin tingling. While I did everything in my power to pull away, Allen used my faux pas to his advantage, pulling me against his massive chest.I pressed one hand against him, able to feel his rapidly beating heart. It seemed to match mine, the erratic beats like small claps of thunder. My legs quivered, my mind trying to wrap around why I’d have this kind of reaction to a man I couldn’t stand.He dragged me onto the toes of my shoes, sliding his arm around me as he crushed his mouth over mine. His lips were soft, luscious in a way I couldn’t fathom. No man was supposed to feel this good, the kiss like a long walk on a spring night. I was floored, stars floating in front of my eyes as the moment of intimacy quickly turned into a
Their Fatal Obsession ELEVEN
AriannaAs we played the first game, I studied the man intently. He’d kept the same smirk on his face as he’d had from the minute I’d laid eyes on him. “I’ll raise.” I tossed another hundred thousand dollars into the pile, enjoying the few gasps from the audience.Finn shook his head, tossing his chips into the pile. “Call.”Only a few minutes later, I won the round, which I could tell irritated the hell out of him. As we ventured into the second, our drinks had been refreshed, a larger crowd surrounding us. I found it interesting the group of people became very quiet every time I initiated a play.When the bastard placed a full house onto the felt, trumping my hand, I inhaled, giving him the sweetest smile. So, he’d won a round. He wouldn’t manage a second.I was furious with myself for allowing the asshole to beat me. Now everything was riding on our last hand.One I was determined to win.All three men were unnerving, pushing me to the very edge of something I wasn’t accustomed to.
Their Fatal Obsession TEN
AriannaArrogant.Unscrupulous.Bastards.I continued to repeat the words in my mind over and over again just to be able to keep the smile on my face. I abhorred the three men, everything about them. I’d spent hours studying their deceitful tactics, learning every weakness they had. While they might have studied me as well, they certainly didn’t know about my roots, or what my father had done for a living.He’d been a powerful poker player, winning millions of dollars on the circuit. He’d been considered one of the best, never allowing his opponents to catch a single glitch in his facial expressions, body language, or methodology.And he’d taught me everything he knew.I could remember standing just behind him, studying every move he made. Hours spent. I’d enjoyed the closeness we’d shared, which was rare at the time, my father spending half a month on the road. His winnings had provided my sister, mother, and me with a beautiful home and his children with fabulous educations. He’d ev
Their Fatal Obsession NINE
FinnI hadn’t intended on becoming like my old man, but I’d been forced to realize I would never be the romantic. I smiled just watching her, my cock twitching until I knew I’d need release soon. She had no idea what she was about to face, including the consequences for her unscrupulous activities. I would not allow her to get away with attempting to destroy Worth.“And she just won a little over a million dollars for her charity.” Allen shifted in my direction. “You’re going to need to up the ante if you want to attract her attention.”“Oh, I plan on it, my friend. Just wait. She’ll come to us.” I was confident the lovely lady wouldn’t simply walk away. She’d take the opportunity to gloat for two reasons. Her win the day before and her subsequent achievement on this glorious night.True to form, after Arianna enjoyed wallowing in the acclamation of her win, an assistant cleaning up her chips, she walked in our direction. Or I should say she was swaggering, sashaying her hips back and
