His headache forced him to awake. Getting on his elbows, he slithered his hands through his hair, cursing under his breath. All the thoughts were still running in his head. His brows furrowed when he felt the blanket over him. Sharply, he turned his neck. His jaw tightened when he saw her sleeping on the single couch, her legs were thrown on the arm of it. "What the fuck is wrong with her?" He fisted his hands. He was smelling of whisky. He got on his feet and strode over to the washroom. He was hoping she would go away while he was taking a quick shower. He didn't want to answer any of her questions. He propelled the towel in frustration after wiping his wet hair. He turned to the door. He let out an exasperated sigh as she was still sleeping on the couch. 'I have hurt her. I should rein my anger. Shouldn't she stay away from me? I could have hurt her accidentally.' He felt the urge to beat the living shit out of some
She frowned at the dry skin on her arm. She took enough amount on her palm of the herbal body lotion and began to rub her fingers on the dry skin. She liked the smell of it against her skin. Cody and Selena were running around her in a circle. "Aunt," Cody squealed excitedly and rushed at her. His face was gleaming with a full grin. She looked up at her from her arm which was getting nourished under the layer of lotion. Ariana was sweating, and her smile was hiding whatever she was forcing behind the mask of a smile. He caught her wrist in both hands and pulled her with full force, "Selena is cheating, Aunt. She pushed me back so she could run ahead of me. Will you watch over her? Momma is tired after her yoga," He said, stopping in front of the couch. She smiled at them, "Your aunt may be busy, Cody." She ruffled his hair as he looked at her with his beautiful eyes. Cody looked up at Ariana and blinked, silently asking her.
She scrolled down the screen until she had learned the names and faces of new guards. Her husband didn't share anything related to his dark life but she knew the danger it brought to her and their unborn child's life. Vanessa was on the bathroom break. She sauntered out of the house. The sky was covered with grey clouds. While walking, she swept her gaze on all faces. She could see the logo of Phoenix of her brother's security company. She should have been feeling safe but her mind was on alert. She was also carrying the gun with her. Liam was busy in his office. Whenever she called him, he replied on the first ring. He was worried about something unpleasant, and unpredictable happening. She saw two guards whispering under their breath, near the tree. She stared at them for a second. They seemed so busy that they didn't notice her watching them. One of the guards saw her through the corners of his eyes. She saw him
Her look was of despair and dread. She watched him through the corners of her eyes while sitting in the car, she couldn't deny the demand her heart made to her. A stern look was on his face. But his emerald eyes seemed soft on her. It helped to push some tension away from her body. She looked away immediately when she recalled his cold gaze and his harsh words in her mind. She didn't realize she exhaled heavily. "Were you sleeping?" He asked an unreadable expression crossing his face. "J-ust wake up," She inhaled a shivering breath. Definitely, she wasn't expecting soft words after witnessing his wrath. She gnawed on her lower lip. She wanted to ask. Where were they going but she liked the silence. It was better than his anger and threat. "Have you eaten?" He asked. "Yes, " She tried her best not to stutter this time. She let out another long sigh when succeeded. "Look at me, Rose." He said. She gulped, not wan
She inhaled the air into her lungs. He never took her out to a particular party. Then why...This time? With the Pakhan? Though, she didn't understand the word and didn't ask him. 'Why now? When I'm pregnant.' She pressed her palm on her thigh, feeling the cold metal pressed against her skin. Thunder echoed outside the window, she peered out of the moving car up and the sky, noticing clouds gathered. Curving her mouth into a smile, she peered at her husband, "It's going to rain." She smiled that it was warm inside the car. She could see the wind blowing. He hummed, returning her smile, "The party is indoor," She could see mountains in the distance, "Um," She hesitated. She would be tired soon, "Are they your business partners?" She asked him. "Sort of," His reply caught her off guard. They were also part of his underworld. Why would he want her to attend it? The thought was unsettling her. She ran a hand on
LIAM Anger flared inside him, rapidly spreading over him. The sight of him touching his wife was pushing him to wrath. Years of practice were telling him to rein in. A hand dug on his shoulder, trying to peel him away from the unconscious man, covered in blood. All he could see was red. ' I would break him slowly, dragging him to a painful death. ' He knew there would be an attack. His wife's presence was planned to capture them. "Your wife is watching, Liam. She's scared." His deep voice poured in his ears, seeping deep. His hand stopped in the mid-air. He was breathing rapidly, his emerald eyes full of anger, Paul moved forward, his stride was hesitant. He offered him a wet towel. His knuckles were dripping with blood. Locking his jaw, he gripped it and wiped his hands. Controlling his anger, he pushed himself to his feet. Silently, he motioned at Paul. Paul nodded. "I can't believe you hid everything from
He was standing under the lamp in the center of the ceiling, he was glaring ahead. His knuckles were white grasping the knife. The blood was dripping from it. He wasn't looking satisfied with his work, he chopped his fingers, broke his jaw, and peeled off his skin. The blood was dripping from every part of his body. "Marvellous!" Damyan chuckled from behind him. He shook his head, "I haven't started. Bastard... Passed out," He snarled, throwing the knife on the table. It broke the silence, multiple times. "It's almost morning." Damyan muttered, looking down at his wrist, "Your woman must be waiting for you. You should tell her everything," He shook his head in disapproval. "Mierda," His jaw locked, "She's not strong like your Rosa." They have been friends since eighth grade. Though Damyan was an Underboss's son and he was the future king of his people. Nothing could affect their friendship. "I'll keep him alive until your beast gets its satisfa
He threw his coat over the back of the chair. His jaw was tight with the irritation he was feeling after seeing the glassy eyes of his wife. He didn't want to send Cody and Selena away. Everyone adored them. But he did not want the distraction. His priority was his wife. "What is it, Kairo?" He asked, annoyance lacing his tone. "We have two strangers in our security." Kairo said, shoving the tab on the desk. Without glancing down, he snorted. His sharp gaze turned to him, "Why are they still breathing then?" His hands fisted. "I have sent them away to pluck the weed from the grass. Harold and Josh are keeping their eyes on every move they are making. I wanna know their plans." Taking a long stride, he towered over him, glaring at him, "My wife is pregnant, Kairo. You want them in our territory when you know I can't risk anything." He snarled. "Please, brother. Trust me. Rose is safe. You got my words," Kairo said.