"Boss, are you sure you want to do this?" Tiger asked, his voice tinged with concern as he stepped closer to Damon.Damon didn’t flinch, his gaze cold and unyielding."First, you killed your Capos, then the Manzoni Don. Killing him would spark a war with the Scorpion Clan," Tiger continued, his words deliberate, hoping to get through to Damon.Damon's eyes narrowed, his expression hard as stone. "Are you trying to say I'm going crazy?" he asked, his voice low but laced with an edge that warned Tiger to choose his words wisely."No, boss," Tiger said quickly, shaking his head. "I'm just worried this girl might be bad business." He hesitated for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "She has only brought us trouble.""You do know that girl is my wife now, don't you?" Damon said, his voice cold, "She's part of the family, and I'll protect her with everything I've got."Tiger bowed his head immediately, sensing the finality in Damon's tone. "Yes, boss. Forgive me."Damon’s jaw tightened
Anna's POV"Bonnie, thank you so much for this. I can't imagine how I would've coped without you," I said as we made our way to my mother's ward.The elevator seemed to drag as it climbed to the 25th floor, the tension in my chest tightening with every passing second."You're welcome, Anna," Bonnie replied, her tone warm but laced with seriousness. She took a sip of her coffee and added, "But if I may suggest, I think it's time you started making some power moves."I turned to her, frowning slightly. "Power moves?" My voice came out quieter than I intended, but before she could respond, the elevator dinged, announcing our arrival.The doors slid open, and we stepped into the bustling corridor filled with doctors, nurses, and visitors hurrying past us.I hesitated for a moment, then blurted out the question that had been gnawing at me. "Do you think I should tell my mom about my contract marriage?"Nervousness swirled inside me, tightening my throat as I wait
"You need to let me leave. I have to talk to my sister," Kate said, her tone sharp as she lit a cigarette."You need to take a chill pill, princess. I just saved your life—the least you can do is show a little gratitude," Ghost replied, taking a slow drag from her cigarette.She extended it toward Kate. "Here. Take this. It'll calm your nerves."Kate flinched, her expression twisting in disgust. "I'm good," she said, brushing it off and dropping onto the edge of the bed. Her eyes wandered around the small hotel room, searching for any sign of comfort.Ghost smirked, leaning back against the wall. "Don't worry—Damon will be here soon.""Who's Damon?" Kate asked, her brows furrowed.Ghost was about to respond when a knock echoed through the room. She paused, flashing Kate a sly smile before pushing off the wall and striding to the door."You'll find out," Ghost said, opening it.Damon stepped inside, his sharp gaze sweeping the room before locking onto Kate. He studied her in silence fo
Anna's POV"My mother used to say, when there’s a heavy downpour of rain, it means the Earth is mourning dead souls."The sharp crackle of lightning lit up the night, followed by a rumble of thunder that seemed to shake the car. The sound jolted me back to reality. I hated thunderstorms—the noise, the darkness, the way my chest tightened every time it struck.I took a shaky breath, trying to focus. "Can you go any faster?" I asked the driver, my voice sharper than I intended.“Sorry, ma’am, but I have to drive carefully. The roads are slick with rain,” he replied, his hands steady on the wheel.I bit my lip, drumming my fingers anxiously on my thigh, feeling like something was clawing inside me. I tried blaming the weather or the pace of the drive, but deep down, I knew there was something else, something I couldn’t shake.Desperate to distract myself, I reached into my bag, searching for my phone. Maybe scrolling through the internet would ease this gnawing
Anna's POVMy head pounded as I came back to consciousness, a dull ache throbbing behind my eyes. I blinked, my vision clearing just enough to catch sight of a man standing over me, his expression as cold as stone. Panic set in, but I tried to keep it hidden, my eyes darting around the room. There were more men, rough, brutal-looking, and then my gaze landed on a particular one amongst them.He sat apart from the others, watching, calm and unreadable. Unlike the others, he didn’t look at us with hostility. Instead, he seemed almost bored, a quiet authority radiating from his relaxed posture. “Get up,” the man in front of me barked, grabbing my arm and yanking me to my feet. My heart raced, but I forced myself to stand steady."Please..." I wanted to speak but a stinging slap to my face stopped my words. The man grabbed my chin, "You don't utter a sound unless you are asked." He said, shoving his scarred face in front of me."Wake the others," he commanded, h
Anna's POVI slept through the night in a room he’d prepared for me in his mansion, but it felt more like a prison than a sanctuary. The memory of my father’s lifeless body, drenched in his own blood, haunted me. What about my sister? My mother? Were they safe? Did they even know I was gone?A fierce anger bubbled within me, directed at the man who had taken me against my will, my so-called “savior.” He was nothing but a demon in disguise, dragging me into a world I wanted no part of.A sharp knock on the door jolted me from my thoughts. Before I could even gather my rage, it swung open, and two young maids stepped in, their heads bowed.“Good morning, miss,” one of them said softly. “We’ve brought breakfast. Master requests that you put this on and join him in the main hall when you’re ready.”“Requests?” I spat, “More like demands. Why should I even think about doing anything he says?”They exchanged worried glances, but I didn’t care. I crossed my arm
Damon glanced at his wristwatch, his patience thinning. "She should be out by now, it's been over ten minutes."“Master,” Tiger spoke up, a sly smile playing at his lips. “Is she the one?” Damon asked, his eyes scanning for answers. “Yes, boss, she’s Kane Blackwood’s daughter," He said with a grin on his face."Good; this is the perfect opportunity for us, a direct line to Blackwood territory.” Damon smiled, turning his face to the direction of Anna's room.Tiger’s grin widened. “So, do we call him? Let him know we have his little princess?”“Not yet,” Damon replied sharply."There’s no need to rush. Kane doesn’t even know she’s here.” His voice lowered.A dark smile played at the corners of his mouth. “Once she’s mine in every way, with my seed in her womb, then we’ll make the call. By then, Blackwood will be begging to meet my terms.”He took a step toward the stairs, his tone icy with control. “Tell the men I’m not to be disturbed.”Tiger gave a respectful nod, “Understood, boss
Anna's POVI held my breath, caught between terror and confusion, trying to figure out what had made him stop.He sat down in front of me, his eyes fixed on my nearly bare body, save for my torn underwear.I quickly tried to cover myself with the shredded fabric, tears streaming down my face, but he barely seemed to notice.Lighting a cigar, he took a long drag, letting the smoke swirl around us before his gaze returned to me.“You think I’m a bad person, don’t you?” he asked, voice low.Anger surged through me. "You're a monster," I shot back, my voice thick with fury and fear.He chuckled, a sound without warmth. “A monster?” he murmured, as if amused. “So, that means you’re terrified of me, yes?”I clenched my jaw, refusing to respond. Yes, fear was coursing through me, but I’d never let him know that. I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction."Please, just let me go," I whispered, my voice trembling as tears continued to fall. "I'm nothing—just some low-life
"You need to let me leave. I have to talk to my sister," Kate said, her tone sharp as she lit a cigarette."You need to take a chill pill, princess. I just saved your life—the least you can do is show a little gratitude," Ghost replied, taking a slow drag from her cigarette.She extended it toward Kate. "Here. Take this. It'll calm your nerves."Kate flinched, her expression twisting in disgust. "I'm good," she said, brushing it off and dropping onto the edge of the bed. Her eyes wandered around the small hotel room, searching for any sign of comfort.Ghost smirked, leaning back against the wall. "Don't worry—Damon will be here soon.""Who's Damon?" Kate asked, her brows furrowed.Ghost was about to respond when a knock echoed through the room. She paused, flashing Kate a sly smile before pushing off the wall and striding to the door."You'll find out," Ghost said, opening it.Damon stepped inside, his sharp gaze sweeping the room before locking onto Kate. He studied her in silence fo
Anna's POV"Bonnie, thank you so much for this. I can't imagine how I would've coped without you," I said as we made our way to my mother's ward.The elevator seemed to drag as it climbed to the 25th floor, the tension in my chest tightening with every passing second."You're welcome, Anna," Bonnie replied, her tone warm but laced with seriousness. She took a sip of her coffee and added, "But if I may suggest, I think it's time you started making some power moves."I turned to her, frowning slightly. "Power moves?" My voice came out quieter than I intended, but before she could respond, the elevator dinged, announcing our arrival.The doors slid open, and we stepped into the bustling corridor filled with doctors, nurses, and visitors hurrying past us.I hesitated for a moment, then blurted out the question that had been gnawing at me. "Do you think I should tell my mom about my contract marriage?"Nervousness swirled inside me, tightening my throat as I wait
"Boss, are you sure you want to do this?" Tiger asked, his voice tinged with concern as he stepped closer to Damon.Damon didn’t flinch, his gaze cold and unyielding."First, you killed your Capos, then the Manzoni Don. Killing him would spark a war with the Scorpion Clan," Tiger continued, his words deliberate, hoping to get through to Damon.Damon's eyes narrowed, his expression hard as stone. "Are you trying to say I'm going crazy?" he asked, his voice low but laced with an edge that warned Tiger to choose his words wisely."No, boss," Tiger said quickly, shaking his head. "I'm just worried this girl might be bad business." He hesitated for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "She has only brought us trouble.""You do know that girl is my wife now, don't you?" Damon said, his voice cold, "She's part of the family, and I'll protect her with everything I've got."Tiger bowed his head immediately, sensing the finality in Damon's tone. "Yes, boss. Forgive me."Damon’s jaw tightened
Anna's POV "Are you the animal that's disturbing the peace of my territory?" Damon asked, folding his arms, his eyebrows furrowed in irritation.The sound of his voice instantly calmed the storm inside me, my fear easing as I realized I wasn’t alone.The man turned away from me, his face twisted in rage as he faced Damon. "I'll leave your territory, Damon, but not before I deal with this ant for daring to interfere in my business."I froze, the insult slicing through me, but Damon only smiled—a cold, lethal smile that sent a shiver down my spine. "Call her a fish again," he said, his voice low and menacing, "and I will cut out your tongue."The man’s eyes narrowed, trying to maintain his bravado. "You might be a Don, but you don’t want trouble with my father. He’s not someone you can mess with, so watch your tongue." I watched as he snarled, jabbing a finger in Damon’s direction.I didn't expect what happened next—it all happened so fast.Damon’s fist connec
Anna's POVI entered the club, the usual chaos muted by the early hour, the atmosphere quieter but still filled with people. One of the bouncers noticed me immediately, his heavy steps bringing him closer.“You shouldn’t be out in the open like this, ma’am. It’s dangerous. Where are your escorts?” His tone was firm but respectful.“I don’t need an escort,” I snapped, my nerves fraying. “Where’s Bonnie?”He hesitated for a moment, then answered, “She’s in a meeting with the strippers. This way, ma’am. You can wait for her in the VIP section.”Without waiting for my response, he led the way, his broad frame ensuring no one approached. When we reached the VIP section, he signaled to a waitress nearby.“Attend to the Doña,” he ordered, bowing slightly before leaving.Doña.The word clung to me, foreign and suffocating. Was that what I had become? A title, an extension of Damon’s power? My mind raced, but I kept a stern face as the waitress placed a glass of cham
Anna's POVI watched as my father staggered toward us, a bottle clutched in his trembling hand, his bloodshot eyes locked on my frail mother. His voice slurred with venom, "I'm going to kill you," he spat, taking another swig from the bottle.My chest tightened with a surge of anger. Not tonight. I wouldn’t let him treat her like his punching bag again."Leave my mother alone!" I shouted, my voice trembling but resolute."No, sweetheart, stay out of this," my mother pleaded, her voice weak and trembling as she rose unsteadily from the chair."No, Mom," I said, stepping in front of her, my arms spread wide, shielding her. "I won't let him hurt you. Not anymore."My father’s lips curled into a cruel sneer. "You?" he growled, his words thick with rage. "I'll kill you if you don’t get out of my way."Before I could react, he lunged. The bottle smashed against the side of my head with a sickening crack, the shattering glass echoing through the room like a gun
"I knew that bastard was up to something," Mario growled, his voice seething with rage as he clenched his right hand into a fist. His glare pierced through the dim light, locking onto the woman before him. He pointed at the bound girl. "This lady here happens to be Anna's sister, Kate," he said, though his eyes never left the imposter. "If she says she doesn’t know you, then you’re not Anna. So who the hell are you?"The woman’s lips curled into a cold smile as she slowly raised a gun, pointing it directly at him. "Damon sends his regards."Kate’s eyes widened in horror, her breath hitching as she stared at the weapon aimed at Mario.Mario didn’t flinch. Instead, he chuckled darkly, "A hitman? I didn’t think Damon would stoop so low.""Untie her," the woman commanded, her voice steady, the gun unwavering in her grip.Mario sneered. "You’re a fool if you think you can leave here alive. My men will be on you the moment you pull that trigger.""And you’re a fool if you think I came her
"I paid you to infiltrate the Donatello Clan," Mario growled, his voice sharp as a blade. "Get close to their Don, Damon. But all you’ve done is fuck him and come back with stories about how big his dick is." He spat on the floor, his eyes burning with disdain as he glared at Rose. Rose smirked, unfazed by his fury. "You paid me to get close, and I did—thanks to my tight pussy," she said, "If you want more information, you'll have to pay extra." Mario’s face darkened, his lips curling into a snarl. "Say one more word about your pussy," he hissed, "and my dick will be the next thing it feels." His brows furrowed, daring her to test him. Mario Manzoni, the ruthless Don who had murdered his own brother to claim power, stood like a coiled serpent, ready to strike. His twisted lips, a result of facial palsy, only heightened his monstrous appearance, making him look like a failed experiment in cruelty. Rose held her tongue, the silence stretching between them. Ever since she'd sta
Anna's POVMy heart pounded in my chest as I took in the sight of him, lounging in his chair like a king in his throne. His legs were casually crossed on the desk, hands clasped behind his head. The top buttons of his black shirt were undone, revealing a glimpse of his toned chest. He looked utterly at ease, as if he had nothing to fear from anyone.I had to admit it—Damon was devastatingly attractive. His piercing dark eyes, sharp and unrelenting, locked onto me, and I felt their heat sear through my defenses. His wicked smile curled slowly, as if he could devour me whole with just a look."Are you too stunned to say anything?" I asked, my voice steady, though I had no idea where the sudden boldness had come from. For a fleeting moment, I thought I had caught him off guard.His smile widened, a predator savoring the moment. "Are you too stunned to come closer?" he countered.I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks. He was enjoying this—no, savoring it. He w