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As I watched, the three of them clinked their glasses together, the sound echoing through the bar. They threw back the shots, their faces contorting in a dance of pain and pleasure.The bouncers' faces turned red, sweat beading on their foreheads, but Lucien remained unfazed, his eyes locked on me. As he set the glass down and licked his lips, a smug look came into his eyes. "Your turn, Marlowe."With a dramatic flourish, I grabbed a glass and filled it with the potent liquid. The room fell silent, the music fading into the background. I took a deep breath, feeling the heat from the peppers sting my nose, and downed the shot. The burn was intense, a fiery serpent coiling in my stomach.Lucien's eyes never left mine, the challenge in them unmistakable. As he leaned in closer, his breath was hot against my ear. "I knew you had fire in you," he whispered. "Now, let's see if you can keep up."The dance of power between us had started, and I had a feeling it would only get more intense as
Torin-Shattered: Way Down We Go (Part 1) Chapter 43
The next morning as I came down the stairs smothering a yawn, Brian was flipping through channels on the TV, the volume blasting. With a shake of my head, I made my way toward the kitchen, then uttered a groan as I stepped into the room. Pots, pans, dishes and the makings of God only knew what, were everywhere; they overflowed the sink, the counters, and spilled over onto the floor. As I gazed at the sight before me, I couldn’t help thinking, damn Brian, what the hell did you make that could have possibly made this big of a mess*? Jesus, I mean, I loved having Brian as a roommate, but the guy had no respect for cleanliness.With a shake of my head, I gave one last look at the disaster, then turned on my heel and exited the room. Nope, not dealing with it today!As I was passing the front door, my steps were abruptly stilled by the knocking that came from the outside of it.~~Moments later, the last thing I expected to see when I swung the door open was the sight of a man in a sharp su
Torin-Shattered: Way Down We Go (Part 1) Chapter 44
The following days at the bar were a whirlwind of emotions. The regulars noticed a shift in my demeanor, a newfound confidence that even the most stoic of patrons couldn't ignore. The whispers of my inheritance spread like wildfire, casting me in a new light—part fascination, part envy. Yet, I remained steadfast in my resolve to use the money for the bar and the people who had become my family.One evening, as the final chords of "Burning Down the House" played out, and the last of the patrons stumbled out into the night, Tannin and I sat in the empty bar, the echoes of laughter and clinking glasses slowly fading away. She looked at me with a knowing smile, her eyes reflecting the neon lights that danced across her face."You're going to be fine," she said, her voice a gentle reassurance in the quiet. "Torin knew what he was doing."I nodded, staring into my whiskey, the amber liquid swirling like the thoughts in my head. "But what if this changes everything?"Tannin reached across th
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As I moved across the floor toward Lucien, his eyes never left mine. A slow smile spread across his lips, and when I came to stop before him, he greeted, “Marlowe.” Then, voice a caress, he continued, “You’re looking...different.”A small smile gracing my lips, I teased, “That so? Different is good, right?” After receiving a nod in response, I asked, “The usual?”His gaze traveled over me, a look of appreciation in his eyes. “Perhaps something a little extra, as well?” He teased, his voice silky and smooth: like warm whiskey.His words were and obvious innuendo, and I held little doubt he was referring to the dance we had shared. His boldness didn’t surprise me, as his personality was strong and somewhat forceful. Without removing my gaze from his, I brazenly replied, “Only if you can handle it.”Offering me a smile that hit me in the gut, for it was a slow, sexy quirk, he breathed, “Oh, I can handle it.”Sexual tension sparked between us, a live wire ready to catch fire at any momen
Torin-Shattered: Way Down We Go (Part 1) Chapter 46
I knew what was going to happen—the invitation to his hotel room, and for the first time since Torin's death, I didn't push the thought away. Instead, I took a deep breath and let myself be swept up in the moment.~~The hotel Lucien brought me to was sleek and modern, and as I stepped inside, he closed the door behind us, his hand resting on the small of my back."It's not much," he teased with a grin, his eyes sweeping over the plush furnishings, "but it's all mine for the night.""It's perfect," I murmured, feeling the heat rising in my cheeks. His hand slid around my waist, pulling me closer. "Are you sure?" he whispered, his breath warm against my ear. "We can always leave if you're uncomfortable.""No," I protested, a hint of desire in my voice, "this is exactly where I want to be."His grip tightened, and we stepped closer. His eyes searched mine for any signs of doubt, but all he found was a yearning that matched his own. He led me to the bed, and I sat down, my heart thumpin
Torin-Shattered: Way Down We Go (Part 1) Chapter 47
The next evening as I walked into the bar, Jess was standing behind the counter, his fingers tucked into a glass, drying the interior with a cloth. At the sound of my boot heels clattering on the hardwood floor, he looked up. “Hey, Kiddo,” he called.“Hey, Jess,” I returned.He studied me closely, his gaze lingering on my face. “You okay?”I nodded, a small smile playing at the corners of my lips. “Better than I have been in a long time, actually.”He cocked his head to the side, a knowing glint in his eye. “Someone got some action last night, I see.”I rolled my eyes, feeling the warmth creep up my neck. “It’s not like that,” I said, though I knew my blush betrayed me.Jess chuckled. “It’s written all over you. But if you ever need to talk, you know I’m here, right?”I nodded, grateful for his friendship. “I know. Thanks.”He slapped the towel down and leaned against the bar. “So, who’s the lucky guy?”I hesitated for a moment before confiding in him. “Someone you wouldn’t expect,” I
Torin-Shattered: Way Down We Go (Part 1) Chapter 48
The next day was a blur of uncertainty. Each time the phone buzzed, I’d find myself hoping it was Lucien, and my heart would skip a beat, yet in the back of my mind, was the nagging voices of both Jess and Brian telling me to be careful. Their caution wasn’t something I could just dismiss as merely a friends’ concern.Was I jumping too quickly after all? I couldn’t help but wonder. After all, what did I really know about Lucien? 1. He was gorgeous. 2. He made my heart beat for the first time since Torin’s death. 3. He was damn good in the sack. And 4…He was a Mob Boss’s son.Earlier that day, I'd found myself restless, and had decided to head into work early. I'd kept myself busy for most of the time, but now the steady flow of customers had begun to lag, and with a small sigh, I picked up a cloth and began wiping the counter down.That's when I felt it—the hairs on the back of my neck standing up, the tingle of someone's gaze on me. I turned to look around the room, my eyes scanning
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(Trigger warning: This story contains drug use and explicit adult content.)**MARLOWE**A light flush of sweat coated my skin for I needed a fix, and I needed it badly, so when Auriella held out the pills in her hand, I took them from her without question, quickly swallowing them with a drink from my bottled water. "Your dad wants you in the room tonight, he said you have a request," she told me, watching me recap the bottle.I grimaced. "Do I have to? You know what happened the last time."She gave a small snort. "Of course you do," she quipped, her tone that of disbelief I was even asking. At fifty-two, Auriella was my dad's ol' lady, as well our House Mother, and it was her job to make sure everything ran smooth within the compound, as well the clubhouse, and just like my dad, she ruled it all with an iron hand. I'd seen her beat the shit out of some of the girls for a simple eye roll when they didn't like what they had been told to do. I didn't like Auriella much, and she didn'
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