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Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Twenty Two
JULIAN STYLES POV I wanted to fucking murder Riven. The road blurred in front of me, the rage that welled up in my chest suffocating until I couldn't drag in even a molecule of air. My grip tightened on the steering wheel. "How could this bloody happen?" I roared, stepping on the accelerator, but the speed of the car and the roaring of the engine did nothing to assuage the fire that burned hot in my chest."How dare you come after me, you bastard. I'll make you regret it, I swear it" I yelled as I sped through the night.Hazel. Hazel. Hazel. Her name was a wail in my head. I had told her about what that bastard did to us, and she didn't listen to a word I said.It was all Riven's fault, if he hadn't shown his face to her and then used his ridiculous offer to pull her in, all this mess wouldn't be happening.There was no way he truly loved her art and I'd be damned if I let him have her after holding myself back for all these years. He was doing this to get back at me and I should ha
Last Updated : 2024-12-23Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Twenty Three
HAZEL STYLES POV Riven's gaze didn't waver, and his eyes tracked every little move I made. Feeling nervous, I shifted further into the door. Could he really see my pulse? Maybe he could, but what I was really worried about was if he could also hear just how fast my heart was beating since he was standing so close.I had to remind myself that I couldn't let him get underneath my skin. I was aware that I liked him more than I wished to, but ultimately, it would be my decision to give in to my feelings or not. And aside from what happened in the past, he was also a typical playboy, probably why he was so confident that he could get whoever he set his eyes on. Letting out a short exhale, I crossed my arms and matched his stare. "My pulse can beat for a lot of reasons Riven, it could be because I am terrified of you or I am angry that you are invading my space like this even though I've said countless of times how it makes me feel"His brows dipped, his lips pressing into a thin line. "H
Last Updated : 2024-12-24Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Twenty Four
RIVEN BLACKWOOD POV "Why are you here Julian?" I asked as I stepped toward him. "I am pretty busy, so try to make it quick" Just the sight of him made the urge to smash something burn hot in my chest. If I stuck a knife in his throat, would he sputter like a fish? The urge to test it out made my finger itch."You look like shit," he said as his gaze dropped to my hand, his eyes fixating on my healing knuckles. "Do you still get your rage episodes" I met his gaze, knowing that all he could see was the neutral expression I had on my face, but deep down, I was seething with anger. I was still very pissed and remembering how Hazel ignored my very existence because of him didn't help at all.She'd also been hostile today. Was it him? Did he fill her head with lies already? Julian was always good with making up stories about people if it got him his way. What could he have told her?"I want to see Hazel. Your guards won't let me in" "That's because they are following my orders. I told t
Last Updated : 2024-12-27Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Twenty Five
HAZEL STYLES POV "What do you mean by that?" I asked, and Ethan smirked."Exactly what it means. You got an opportunity that most of them have been dying for, so of course they hate you. We only get the best of the best in Umbra art, Hazel. To them, you are just a nobody who got to paint the centerpiece of the exhibition because you're in a relationship with Riven.""I don't have a relationship with Riven," I cut in because I didn't want any misunderstanding."That's what you think but to them, they already concluded that you're getting all these opportunities because you're with him. It also doesn't help that You are not well-known in the art circle. I doubt a lot of people even know that you are Julian's sister" I was dumbfounded. Was that really the case? If it was, it would be awful. Just how hard would I have to work to have them acknowledge that I was any good? "You don't have to look so sad, Hazel. Take my word for it; you are a wonderful artist. Riven showed me some of your
Last Updated : 2024-12-28Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Twenty six
HAZEL STYLES POV I jerked my wrist from his hold when I noticed that we were a few distance away from the atelier Riven turned to face me, his brows furrowing as he stared at me with a skeptical look on his face. "What the hell was that about? You can't just fire them..." "Oh, I can," he said, cutting me off. "My first thought was actually to put a bullet in their head, but I didn't bring my gun today and that's why they only got fired."I stared at him, not knowing what to feel. He was always so cold and did and said things that would make a normal person squeamish. Was that because he lacked empathy? Or because the only feeling he knew where the opposite of good. And if it was so when he said he liked me, was that really what he felt, or was it something more dark and evil?"I don't need you to defend or stand up for me. I can do it myself" I said and walked away from him, my chest burning in anger when I heard him coming after me.Increasing my speed, I maneuvered through the
Last Updated : 2025-01-03Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Twenty Seven
RIVEN BlACKWOOD POV I stared at her, wondering what exactly she was asking and then I scoffed. So she really did not remember that I had pulled her out of that burning car. Fuck and all that, too, after I risked my life for her. The scars from the explosion were still on my back, and I remembered just how much agony I'd endured after that."Did you just scoff at me?" she asked, her eyes afire. "Do you think I am a joke or that my life is a joke? That night, fifteen years ago, I begged you to save me, to save our lives and you chose to walk away without a backward glance""And was I obligated to save your life" I asked, a burning rage rising in my chest. I didn't know why I was angry but I was. All my life, people always expected things from me as if I owed them and it grated on my nerve every damn time. The look that had been in her eyes earlier was gone. She wasn't looking at me like she wanted to save me anymore; no, it was the opposite, and I hated it with a vengeance.I hated it
Last Updated : 2025-01-06Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Twenty Eight
HAZEL STYLES POV Riven's words replayed in my head as I walked home. I'd opted for walking to clear my head but it wasn't working. The more I trekked, the more my head hurt. I wondered if screaming like a deranged lunatic would help.He'd told me to my face that Julian didn't save me that night and when I scoffed and asked how he knew, he just shook his head and walked away from me.Riven's words always sounded like the absolute truth, but this time, I was sure he was lying. Still, watching him go had felt as if my heart was ripping into a million pieces. Especially after I glimpsed the tortured expression in his eyes. Julian saved me that night. Yes, I'd passed out, but when I woke up, he had been the one standing at my side, holding my hand and looking like he'd been through hell.The paramedics had had to pry him away from my side, but he still followed behind them, his eyes fixed on mine, and I could still remember just how devasted and terrified he'd looked.Was this what Juli
Last Updated : 2025-01-06Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Twenty Nine
RIVEN BLACKWOOD POVI caught her before she hit the ground and then watched as the terror that had twisted her features slowly faded until her face held no emotion but calm, serene sleep.Looking away from her, I glanced at the dead man just a few spaces away. I watched, noticing as his blood flowed with the water rushing over the pavement. A primal rage erupted within me, hot and suffocating. My fists clenched, knuckles white, as I imagined the terror Hazel must have felt, running for her life as he chased her. Shooting him had been merciful. Tearing him from limb to limb would have been what he deserved. I should have captured him alive and then inflicted on him the same pain and fear he had inflicted on her. My anger grew—I watched the unmoving body—a monstrous beast that threatened to consume me. I roared out my fury, the sound getting drowned in the pouring rain.Stamping down the urge to go over to him and cut him into a million pieces, I turned my attention back to Hazel, my
Last Updated : 2025-01-07
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Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Sixteen
EPILOGUE ETHAN BLACKWOOD POV I gasped awake, my breath coming out in harsh pants as my eyes darted around the room wildly. But I was all alone.I sucked in a sharp breath and then groaned as the pain hit me all at once, my chest constricting painfully despite my effort to relax.The feeling was awful. My body felt like it was on fire, and despite all the drugs that were pumped into my system every other hour, I couldn't even breathe without feeling like I was on the verge of death.It was a horrible existence. I spent every day writhing in agony, praying and wishing for the day it would all end.And as if that was not enough, I kept having nightmares every other night of Riven coming to finish the job. I knew Father said he already made a deal with him to spare my life, but I was still skeptical. It could all be a lie to make me let my guard now— I scoffed."Let my guard down? What the hell can I do even if he chooses to attack me now," I muttered to myself, laughing at how ridicul
Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Fifteen
HAZEL STYLES POV I stared into the mirror, awed by the girl staring right back at me. Lena leaned over my shoulder, her gorgeous face shining as her lips stretched in a sweet smile."You look ethereal Hazel. I keep saying it, but Riven is totally going to be speechless when he sees you."I grinned, letting out a nervous breath. "He better be!" I said then met her gaze. "You also look really beautiful, Lena"She did a little twirl, then laughed. "I know girl!" "Like, look at all those curves—" A knock on the door interrupted me and we both glanced at it. "I'll go check," Lena offered, walked to the door, and pulled it open just enough to stick her head out. "Mr Blackwood," she gasped out and my eyes widened.I could hear him asking to talk to me alone. Lena glanced at me and I nodded.She stepped out as Mr Blackwood walked in, then gently closed the door behind her, leaving the both of us alone."Mr Blackwood?"He took off his cap. "Don't be so formal, Hazel, after all, we are beco
Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Fourteen
RIVEN BLACKWOOD POV "This was fun, right?" I asked, staring at her face as she basked in the sun, her skin glowing in the light.She grinned, her head turning in my direction. "After receiving gold bars from your Dad, I really don't have much to complain about."I chuckled, then tilted my face to the sun. We lay in comfortable silence, enjoying the sound of nature. It was serene. I glanced at her. Her eyes were closed, but I could see some crease on her forehead and I wondered if it was wise to bring her to the beach after what happened with Ethan. "Are you really okay, Hazel?" I asked, watching as her eyes blinked open, her gaze fixed on the crashing waves as she thought over my question. We've already talked through most of her trauma but I needed to make sure that she was truly fine. I had to know that I wasn't doing something that could jeopardize all the progress she'd made. I wanted to make sure I was her safe space just like she was mine. "You can tell me anything you kn
Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Thirteen
HAZEL POV The curtain opened, and Lena gasped, her gaze darting to Eloise, her mom, who was equally staring at me in awe."Well," I asked, spreading my arm a bit. "What do you think?"Lena's mom got up, her eyes fixed on me almost reverently. "What do we think? You look absolutely stunning, dear. Wow, I am just speechless," she said and I grinned, the nervous energy slipping out of my body. This was the third dress I was trying on and they had all been good, but I liked this one best and was a bit worried that Eloise and Lena might disagree, but I shouldn't have bothered. I guess, just like me, they had a good eye."Really?" I asked, just to make sure."Don't just sit there, Lena. Doesn't she look absolutely stunning?" She asked, turning to face Lena. I also faced her.Lena looked like she was in a trance, her wide eyes locked in on the dress on my body; then she blinked, her hands flying over her open mouth, and then she literally screamed. I and Eloise jumped, a bit surprised beca
Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Twelve
RIVEN BLACKWOOD POV "I told you not to kill him," Father got out gravely, his hands flexing against the window sill. Letting out a sigh, he turned to face me. "What are you going to do when Victor finds out that you murdered his son huh? Do you think you'll be able to take him out like you did to Metz?"I stared at him. From how passionate he had been the last time we spoke, I expected him to be more angry than he was right now. Not that I cared though.I scoffed, then raked my fingers through my hair. "I wasn't thinking of doing anything that drastic, Father. Don't be so paranoid." His shoulders tensed, his veins visible as he gritted his teeth. "This is not a joking matter, Riven!" He snapped, his hands balling up at his side. Yes, that was more like it. Nothing pleased me more than rilling up the old man.I straightened, my gaze holding his. "I never said it was, you're the one who keeps blowing this out of proportion." I let out a rough breath, then stuffed my hand into my pocke
Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Eleven
HAZEL STYLES POV The soft music filtering through the air pulled me out of the foggy dreamland I was in. My eyes blinked open, then I turned, the weight of Riven's arm on my hips making me smile.My face was leveled with his chest, and as I took in the smooth expanse of his skin, my pulse picked up, a wave of desire washing over me.I reached forward tentatively, my fingers caressing and tracing his muscles, loving the way he flexed even in his sleep."So beautiful," I whispered, then pressed my palm against his chest, the steady rhythm of his heart picking up as I flexed my hand.My gaze jerked up to see him watching me, the smoldering look in his eyes making my breath hitch."You're awake," I stuttered, my face flaming up as I remembered just how insane last night had been. I started to look away and gasped when his hand gripped my jaw, his russet brown eyes boring into mine."Keep your eyes on me, baby, you don't have to be shy when it's just us," he rumbled, his voice raspy. A sh
Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Ten
RIVEN BLACKWOOD POV I watched Ksar limp away, then turned to face Hazel."You shouldn't have taken that risk. I told you I was going to handle it," I got out, the rhythm of my heart still out of beat.Hazel stared at me from beneath her lashes. "I'm sorry," she muttered, then raised her head, her glazy eyes crashing with mine.It was disarming. My mouth dried and I swallowed, getting lost in them.It had driven me insane watching that filthy bastard touch her and put a gun to her head. For a split second, I'd almost put a bullet into his head when I had him in my range, but then Hazel had turned the tables in a move that stole the breath right out of my lungs.I had watched her through my scope, my heart pounding in my chest as she smashed his wrist and took the gun from him. She'd taken charge like the boss she was and I couldn't help but be proud of her even though the fear that it could have ended badly lingered like a bad taste in my mouth.Hazel stepped closer, her hands splayin
Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Nine
HAZEL STYLES POV He leered as he approached me, the gun in his hand aimed straight at my face. "Look at those rage-filled eyes," he grinned, flicking the gun. "I can see the obsession Julian had with you now. No wonder he wanted to keep you at his side so bad even if it meant dying," he said, then paused, his eyes roaming over my face.My hands balled into fists, the urge to punch the smug look off his face overwhelming. "I should have killed you on that night fifteen years ago. You were like an itch under my skin that I couldn't get rid of no matter how hard I tried. But if there is one thing I've learned, it's that waiting and anticipating the thrill of a kill gives the same dopamine as the act itself. Also, I knew this day was going to come. I am very good at predicting things, you see."Tears of pure rage brimmed in my eyes, blurring my vision. "Fucking bastard! It isn't enough that you killed my mom and my dad—""Wrong," he shouted, cutting me off. He leaned in, his eyes boring
Trapped In The Mafia's Dark Addiction Hundred and Eight
HAZEL STYLES POV "Wow, you look really beautiful, Hazel," Lena said as I stepped out of the house.I smiled, rubbing my sweaty palm on the sides of my dress. "Thank you, Lena." My gaze dropped to the off-the-shoulder, beautiful, short black dress I had on. "But it's a bit on the shorter side huh?"Lena nodded. "I'm actually surprised Riven let you wear this?"I grinned, rolling my eyes. "He almost didn't. You should have seen him making a fuss about how it was going to make everyone stare at me" I huffed and she laughed "You couples won't take it easy on us singles, will you?" She tsked, then pouted. "I feel so jealous."I grabbed her arm, jerking her close. "Don't be. I'm sure you're going to find your prince charming very soon.""Ugh, please, I am done searching for a prince charming. I'll take a paid vacation instead," she said, and I laughed, then let go of her. "Come on let's go, or the restaurants gonna be close before we get there."I nodded, my gaze darting to those of Riven
