Maria didn't think that Juan was someone interested in love affairs so she got a little bit nervous and tried to get out but he held him really well. After about two hours, she finally got out of his bed and resumed her duties and that got her energized all through the day. Later that evening, she settled in Aria's room, refusing to leave there. Juan was scared for her at the same time and headed towards her own room to see if Valentine had gone there to threaten her again, but when he got in there, there was no one in. On his way out, he bumped into someone and when he looked up, it was Valentine. Instantly, he grabbed her by the throat and hit her so hard against the wall. "Are you that brave? Come on! Fight me!" He said to her. Valentine was so stunned that it took her a while to come to her senses, and after she realized that Juan was actually there to protect Maria, she lost it. "She's just a bitch!" "And you are just a bitch! I can end you right here, and trust me, it won't
Alejandro dodged the bullet like it was nothing and looked up at her. "That was stupid." "Well, at least I didn't double-shoot." She retorted and threw the gun to the floor. Alejandro looked at the floor and could tell that it was now bullet-free. "Are you also here to lecture me on behalf of Maria?" "Why do you want to kill her? What's her major crime?" He asked her without mentioning any names, and when she looked into his eyes, she was clear about who he was referring to. "Just wow! So the other one is now so important to my own man?" She asked him and he rolled his eyes. "Alejandro, what have you and your buddy turned this mansion into? A place of loving the damsels in distress? Are you falling in love with her just like Juan is getting smitten by the other maid?" She asked him and he frowned. "If you hurt that girl, I will never find my sister. I thought you had always meant well to me. You used to be close to Sophia." He said to her and she rolled her eyes. "it doesn't chan
Jace heart ached to know that Aria was in pain where she currently was. He wished Valentine could change her mind, yet he had no idea why he was feeling that way. "Valentine you aren't even faithful to me." He whispered to himself and got up to go speak to her. When he walked into the sitting room, it was easier to spot her. "Valentine!" He called and she looked up from her laptop. "It's been a while. You called me with such a sweet voice." She replied to him, and he was taken aback. "Sweet voice?" He asked himself. He didn't think he was being sweet at all. "I need to talk to you." He said to her, dragged her into her room, and placed her on the bed. "What's all this?" She asked seductively and took out his shirt as she caressed it. "Why do you act like you don't miss me? It's so unlike you." She said and started scratching his ears with her teeth. He stated quiet and after a while and watching her being stupid, he placed her on the bed for a proper conversation. "I would like yo
It was something that happened all the time though. There was nothing to be surprised about. She liked how she was able to get him to bed when she needed it the most. He reminded her a lot about Jace. What she had no idea about was the fact that he already knew a hint about their affairs and, in fact, had heard her calling his name repeatedly. She got into the shower and quickly cleaned up herself. Right after she got out, she made her way into the dining room and noticed that some foods had been served along with several fruits. She ate to her fill and dressed in a swimsuit she then walked towards a special pool made for her and jumped inside it. It took her a while to swim to her satisfaction and right after she was done, she walked into the mansion and looked at the clock. It was 4 pm already. She's had a long day. "I guess I have to check out for a while" she muttered as she then walked into her closet and got dressed. She wore a short royal blue gown that highlighted her beautif
Valentine landed on the bed and was thankful that she didn't get injured. She closed her eyes as she tried to get over what just happened. "I am Valentine. You shouldn't treat me this way." She spat even though she knew that the drug he just took was affecting him just like every other that he took. "I'm smashing the fucking Valentine. Get over it!" He replied and lay on the bed. Valentine looked at him for a while and didn't know if she should regret coming over or not. She liked to see his face. If not, she didn't think she would have any business being by his side. She soon got tired of waiting for him to get a grip on himself for a conversation and got up. "I guess my money will be ready the next time I show up." She then picked up her bag and stormed out. She got into her Bentley and drove to a mall near Hernandez's mansion. After shopping for some clothes and shoes, she then made her way back. The moment she got to the mansion, she packed in the garage and personally took out
"And what does Sophia have to do with this?" She asked, sounding very aggravated. "it's high time you quit blackmailing me emotionally. I have had enough of it.""Valentine if you go and let that girl go, there will be no way to find Sophia. I suspect Jace of being with her. If he wants his sister out of here, then he should get my sister out of wherever he kept her. Okay, let me give him the benefit of the doubt; even if he's not with her if he can find her, he will have his sister out. You don't have to try making things easier for him." Alejandro said to her as he did his best to send hints to her knowing that there was every possibility of her telling him everything she knew about them in the mansion. Valentine rolled her eyes. She didn't think she understood why he was saying those things to her. "Whatever. I'm out of here." She muttered and left. Alejandro took a very deep breath as he watched her leave his office to hers and couldn't help but feel very sad. He couldn't believ
After a week of chilling in an unknown location, Miguel returned and found her way back to work. The first day of work after her abrupt vacation looked like it was going to be cool for her, but her co-workers seemed to be thinking otherwise. "Someone is back!" Maya said the moment she walked past Miguel in the passage. Miguel stopped in her step. She looked like she was ready to entertain every drama that came her way. "Someone hasn't changed either. You look charged up. He must be doing a really good job." Miguel replied to her and turned to leave, but Maya looked like she wasn't ready to end the conversation. "You are always showing your frustration. I was just welcoming you didn't have to be so rude." She said to Miguel, glaring at her. "I never asked to be welcomed. I walked out of this office to my vacation on my own will and returned on my own will. Is that something you can pull off?" She asked Maya who then looked at the floor in defeat. Miguel was right; she could only l
"Wanna die?" She asked Maya who then rolled her eyes. "It's not like you can murder me anyway." She replied, but then, before she could act, Miguel grabbed her with force and hit her face hard on the wall. " "How does that feel? Awesome?" She asked her and walked in with the documents in her hands. Maya couldn't feel her face anymore. She held her belly as though the whole face went straight there as she managed to see straight. "You are such a beast. You fucking bitch!" She cursed and then rushed back to her office and picked up her mirror just to see her face. She saw some scratches on her face and couldn't help but feel pained. She thought about reporting her but after recalling the meeting that later turned against Anita, she couldn't help but force herself to let go. A tear slipped out of her eyes as she then picked up her bag and walked out of the office. "When you fuck these bitches, do you cum right in them? If so then I guess your cum has got some energetic syrup in them.
Aria lay in Alejandro’s arms, her body still humming from the intensity of their night. His grip around her was firm, possessive, as if he feared she would disappear the moment he let go.But she wasn’t going anywhere.Her fingers trailed over his chest, tracing the faint scars that told stories she would never fully know. His heartbeat was steady beneath her touch, a stark contrast to the storm that awaited them outside these walls."You’re awake," Alejandro murmured, his voice thick with sleep.Aria smiled against his skin. "Couldn't sleep."He tightened his grip around her waist. "You're safe here."Safe. She wanted to believe that, but the reality was, as long as Miguel was out there, they would never truly be safe.She lifted her head to meet Alejandro’s gaze. "What happens next?"His jaw tightened, his dark eyes unreadable. "I find Miguel. And I end this."A lump formed in her throat. "And then what?"Alejandro exhaled slowly. "Then, I make sure nothing ever threatens us again."
The scent of gunpowder still lingered in the air as the dust settled. Bodies of fallen men lay scattered across the estate, and the distant sound of sirens reminded Aria that their battle was far from over.Alejandro kept her close, his arm wrapped protectively around her waist as his sharp eyes scanned the wreckage for any remaining threats.Juan, gripping his wounded shoulder, let out a groan. "That bastard got away again."Alejandro clenched his jaw. "Not for long."Aria swallowed hard, trying to steady her breathing. The rush of adrenaline was wearing off, leaving behind the weight of everything that had just happened.Miguel had escaped. He would regroup, and he would come back stronger.She turned to Alejandro. "What now?"His fingers traced along her jawline, his eyes dark with determination. "Now, we prepare for war."Aria’s heart pounded, but before she could respond, a soft groan caught their attention.Valentina.She lay a few feet away, blood pooling beneath her from a gun
Aria's scream echoed through the ruined hallway as the gunshot rang out.For a terrifying second, she thought Alejandro had been hit. But he was still standing, eyes blazing with fury.Instead, Juan stumbled back, a crimson bloom spreading across his shoulder. He gritted his teeth, clutching the wound but refusing to fall.Miguel smirked. "Consider that a warning shot."Alejandro's jaw tightened. His gun was still raised, but now there was a deadly calm in his eyes one that sent a chill down Aria’s spine."You think this is a game, Miguel?" Alejandro's voice was dangerously low, dripping with barely restrained rage.Miguel let out a lazy chuckle. "Oh, it's not a game, my friend. It's a message." He tilted his head. "Surrender now, and I’ll be generous. I might let you keep your life. Maybe even your little pet here." His gaze flickered to Aria, and Alejandro’s grip on his gun tightened.Aria clenched her fists, stepping closer to Alejandro. "If you think he's going to surrender to you
Smoke filled the air, thick and suffocating. The explosion had rocked the estate, sending panic through the halls. Aria coughed, trying to clear her lungs as Alejandro held her tightly against his chest, shielding her from the worst of the debris."Are you hurt?" His voice was rough, urgent, as he ran his hands over her arms, checking for injuries."I'm fine," she gasped, her ears still ringing from the blast.Juan burst into the room, gun in hand, his face set in a grim mask. "They've breached the outer perimeter! We need to move, now!"Alejandro didn't hesitate. He pulled Aria to her feet, his grip firm but careful. "Stay close to me."Gunfire erupted outside, sharp cracks echoing through the estate. The sound sent a shiver down Aria’s spine. This wasn’t just an attack this was an all-out war.Alejandro grabbed a pistol from the table and handed it to her. “If anyone gets too close, you shoot.”She took it without hesitation. She wasn’t just some helpless prisoner anymore she was in
The message from Miguel lingered in Aria’s mind long after Alejandro set his phone down. A cold shiver ran down her spine. This wasn’t just a threat it was a declaration of war.Alejandro’s expression was unreadable, but she could see the storm brewing in his dark eyes. His grip on the phone was tight, his knuckles turning white.“He’s pushing us,” Juan muttered, standing across the room with his arms crossed. “Trying to make us react first.”Alejandro exhaled sharply, standing abruptly. “Then let’s not disappoint him.”Aria’s heart pounded. “Alejandro, wait ”But he was already moving, grabbing his gun from the desk.Juan exchanged a glance with her. “You know him. He won’t stop until he gets the upper hand.”Aria rushed to Alejandro, placing a hand on his chest, feeling his heartbeat racing beneath her palm. “We need to be smart about this. If we rush into whatever trap he’s setting, we’ll lose.”Alejandro’s jaw clenched. “I’m not letting him take anything from me.”His eyes burned
The morning sun cast a golden glow over the estate, filtering through the curtains as Aria stirred awake. Alejandro’s arm was wrapped tightly around her waist, his body warm against hers. She blinked, her mind replaying last night’s events the mission, the explosion, and then the way Alejandro had claimed her on his desk like he couldn’t get enough.A small smile touched her lips.But then reality crashed in. Miguel was still out there. This wasn’t over.Aria carefully untangled herself from Alejandro’s grip, trying not to wake him. She needed to think, to plan.She slipped into the bathroom, turning on the shower. The warm water cascaded down her body, washing away the remnants of the night. As she ran her fingers through her wet hair, she heard the bathroom door creak open.A knowing smirk played on her lips before she even turned around.Alejandro stood in the doorway, shirtless, his dark eyes locked onto hers with a heat that made her stomach tighten.“You thought you could sneak
Aria woke to the warmth of Alejandro’s body beside hers, his arm draped protectively over her waist. His steady breathing filled the dimly lit room, and for a brief moment, everything felt peaceful like the chaos of their world didn’t exist.But reality came crashing back the second her phone vibrated on the nightstand.Careful not to wake Alejandro, she slipped out of bed, grabbing the phone. The screen flashed with a message from Juan.“They took the bait. Miguel’s men are moving.”Her pulse quickened. It was happening.She turned back to Alejandro, who was still asleep, his features softened in rare vulnerability. He needed rest. She wouldn’t wake him not yet.After dressing quickly in black jeans and a fitted top, she grabbed her gun and stepped into the hallway, where Juan was already waiting.“You sure about this?” he asked, his expression unreadable.Aria nodded. “They walked right into our trap. We end this tonight.”Juan smirked. “That’s what I like to hear.”The docks were e
Aria walked down the dimly lit hallway with purpose, her heels clicking against the cold marble floor. Juan walked beside her, his face unreadable, though she could feel the tension radiating off him. The moment they stepped into the strategy room, all eyes turned to them.The room was filled with Alejandro’s top men, each one seasoned in cartel warfare. Some nodded in acknowledgment, but others hesitated. She wasn’t just another soldier she was Alejandro’s woman, and her presence in a meeting like this wasn’t common.Juan cleared his throat. “Aria is here because she’s leading this mission.”Murmurs spread across the room. One of the older lieutenants, Hector, scoffed. “With all due respect, why? Alejandro is still in charge.”Aria narrowed her eyes. “Alejandro is recovering. And I don’t need his permission to take down Miguel.”Hector’s lips pressed into a thin line, but he said nothing. He knew better than to openly challenge her when Juan was standing beside her like a damn shield
The ride back to the estate was a blur of panic, blood, and desperate prayers.Alejandro lay in the backseat, his head resting on Aria’s lap, his breathing uneven. His shirt was soaked in blood, the wound on his side deep and angry.“Stay with me,” Aria whispered, stroking his hair, her fingers trembling. “You’re not allowed to die. Do you hear me?”Alejandro gave a weak smirk. “Bossy…”Aria’s heart clenched. Even like this, he was trying to be his usual arrogant self.“Save your energy,” Maria said from the front seat, her voice tense. She kept looking back at them, fear flashing in her eyes.Juan was gripping the steering wheel like he wanted to rip it apart. “We’re almost there. Hang on.”Aria pressed her hands harder against Alejandro’s wound, but the blood kept coming. Her vision blurred. “You promised me,” she whispered.Alejandro blinked up at her, his golden eyes dimmer than she’d ever seen them. “Promised what?”“That you wouldn’t die on me,” she said, swallowing the lump in h