《Devil's vow》 Bonus chapter: Leonards escape Bonus chapter: Leonard''s escape 8 years ago Leonard''s POV Waylon Pce Eyes- mirror to the soul and crystal ss of emotions. The ss breaks, reconstructs and then remembers the scars. "Oh looks like my men have done arge mistake. They are fools Mr Leonard, don''t mind them." "Who are you and what do you want?" I snarled. "Straight to the point Mr Waylon... I see, well we are here to kill you" Looking at my terrified daughter and wife, I saw something snap in Ajax''s eyes, a spell was broken and a curse was ced. The Mob boss loaded the gun and pointed at my head. "Wait" a voice came our strong despite terror and trepidation seizing the environment. "What little boy, wanna bid farewell to daddy?" I realised the voice was of my ten year old child. "No, I want to kill him myself" I whirled my head towards him with the speed which could have broken my neck. The Mafiaman was in shock too. "Ajax? Baby what are you doing?" My wife was inplete shock while Dia pressed her face in my hand, I could notprehend the situation, I waspletely shell shocked. "What I should have done years ago, when he loved this little bitch more than me, he never cared mom, you should be at my side" Ajax''s voice sounded hard....almost cruel but I heard a faint uncertainty lingering. My wife Liliana was the sister of American Mafia Don Julian Romanov, Although she never approved of violence, I still insisted to train Ajax since he was seven. Although I never have had it....not even in my nightmares that my own child would be forced to kill me. Rage conquering blood is lethal but Ajax was not a beast. "Give the boy a gun" the assassin held out a gun for him, they were many- too many and they pointed their guns to our whole family if he tried being smart. I saw death. "No I want to kill him painfully, I want a knife" Lilliana hugged me tightly and begged him to stop but I knew, I saw it in his eyes. An understanding passed between us. He had a n. My life was not important, my family was. They would kill me and do indecipherable things to my family. We didn''t have a choice. A knife was plunged deep inside my abdomen, I wheezed out blood groaning in pain. A strike on my thigh made me howl painfully, thick warm blood began flowing, I came to my knees and the world became blur. ..................,................. Shattered windows, a warm fluid coating my hair and unbearable pain in my body woke me up. Memories of the Men attacking, my death came rushing back....how was I alive? I tried getting up, clutching my abdomin I made my way towards the room with constant sound....cries of a women. "Lilly" I wheezed out blood. "Lilly! Dia!" I called out opening the door of the basement. "L-LEO!" They came rushing towards me..."How? W-what is happening Leo...you need medication...fast, I will call Julian" Lilliana touched my shoulder to which I winced, she didn''t wasted time but rushed to the main room leaving my terrified daughter. "Daddy is here sweetheart" I groaned as my legs gave out to which her little hands tried to get me up while she sobbed. "A family friend ising Leo" In considerably no time Lilliana was beside me, keeling on the floor, Julian did not attended her phone but she called my assistant who wasing with his most trusted All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. guards. "Lilly, Ajax....he saved us darling, h-he...Aaaahhh" I doubled in pain to which my wife cried harder. "...he used human a-anatomy to know what would slow down my pulse making me s-seem d-dead......but will keep me alive if we received help ...forgive h-him" a gasp was thest thing I heard and with that I cked outpletely. .................................... Chapter 1: Fire and Ice Chapter 1: Fire and Ice Ajax Waylon He is strong. He is dangerous. He is love at a war. The light under dark night. A challenge, A hunter, The heir to Waylon empire, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and steel in his veins. No, he wasn''t born lucky, he was born rich, a minor contemporary rtion, a huge difference. What belongs to the devil stays with the devil. And when you touch whom he loves, he will hunt you. With demeanor of Demon and looks of Adonis, the lion is out for the hunt. "All the world at your feet still you choose her, why? " "Because of all the things she could be in the world she chooses pride. " -Ajax Waylon ina Storm She is strong, She has heart but still choose mind. She makes the devil cross his mind. Love is her strength all the while. The Queen, the smart doodles, the unique one with aphrodisiac looks. A wildflower amidst of roses and violets. Her father''s precious, The next heir to the Storm business Empire. Innocent was the shade of her eyes. Fire was the shade of her personality. She was the hurricane in which people drowned with their own will. She was Amber,she was ice. She loved. Like star loved the sky. A siren attracting the sailors to their doom. "You never bent under the will of a boy,why him? " All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "Because of all the people who will like me to bow down to them, he would love to see me fight." -ina Storm Fragile yet strong the fire will soon meet ice. Chapter 2: The beginning Chapter 2: The beginning Waylon Pce Brazil The silver dagger glinted in pure rays of the omnipotent sun. The Mafia don of five nations glided his finger across the tip of the bay thirsty for blood. His turquoise green eyes were closed behind the silk blindfold, smoldering fire, hidden from the light of the world who considered him cold as frosty winters of tundra not knowing his heart was burning with revenge since years. His golden skin set aze the arena when he flexed his arms, muscles contracting as he threw the weapon ferociously. No one dared to move, not even the guards stationed right next to the target, if he wanted someone to die....they will be dead, there was no point in defying him because the master of the steel de never missed an aim. " We have got the lead Sire." The man same as his age delivering exigent information maintained his distance. "We found his weakness." Yes the world was not fair, everyone had their weaknesses and strengths and if not carefully preserved the hungry wolves would take advantage of those. The Mafia chuckled in dry humor, providing his undisputed attention to Target, hitting des on it one by one. The predator here was already keeping a track on his prey.....a golden one and it was hard to lose trail. He only wished he didn''t had to resort to such ways, destroying his enemy was one thing but dragging his family in mud and destroying them wasn''t his style. But sooner orter things have to change because his enemy too had not spared his family so it was just returning the favour. " Voc¨º ouviu isso .... a melodia da vingan?a ¨¦ t?o doce." (Do you hear that....melody of vengeance is so sweet.) He whispered before removing the blindfold, for the world to enthral, to see the fury, the calm hurricane trapped in his turquoise irises - Ajax Waylon. He was the master of this game.....always was ,lurking in the shadows leaving suspicious paths just to remind the amateurs who were they contending with. It was a game till he made his mind to step in the cold battle taking ce between Mafia dynasties...not it was a full blown war. "Prepare the jet,we are leaving for Russia" was hisstmand. Because Russia was where the wolf had hidden his secret treasure, his niece ina Strom whom he loved much more than anyone in the entire would and Ajax couldn''t wait to seek vengeance. .............................. Russia Kenvin Lev was many things but a man of character he wasn''t. His love confession to the Storm Princess a few days ago had became a source of gossips and hushed whispers. Not only he was incapable and undeserving of her but numerous times tried to drag her down only to be dragged himself. Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. But with the looks of it he was going to create a bigger news, making out with another girl in the club in the presence of eyes which held respect for the Storm princess. It showed his nochnt behavior that in his eyes ina was nothing but someone disposable but also created an upsurge conspiring with ina''s own cousin, Cally. With peach rogue skin and dark forest eyes Calliope was truly a beauty, but a ck poisonous heart filled with deceit and lies what what she held inside her body. Whatever was ina''s should have belonged to her, it was her since birth but then suddenly the wicked seductress came and upsurged the whole would for herself. Cally hated ina with guts and couldn''t wait for her to fall down from her grace. And the thought that the Storm Princess won''t be aware of the whole fiasco was absurd. Brown honey waves fell oh her face, thick locks naturally blessed her heart shaped face glimmering as golden liquid in light. Red pouty lips curved down slightly in distaste. ina instead watched them with brown, ice cold eyes from the balcony, a sigh escaping her mouth.....truly shameless. A raise of her hand made the party music die down. The silence attracted the attention of the couple and as soon as Kevin''s eyes fell on her, he smirked. He wasn''t surprised because he wanted her to see, to feel the humiliation of rejection. "I have changed my mind ina, I don''t find you interesting anymore. Cally though is pretty good." "You don''t mean anything to me, a person who is as vile as you doesn''t deserves to touch my cousin." ina had adored Cally at some point since they had basically grew up together but now it was just a faint disapoitment. Her eyes were murky with jealousy so as to the point she pawned her own body in hopes of bringing Alina down. Cally was far from naive and innocent, her brain worked absolutely fine to know what she was getting herself into but nevertheless she proceeded. "I hope you don''t feel bad Al, Kevin and I share a bond-" "Cally you are ying with fire and hoping toe out unscathed. The hole you are digging .....pay heed that you don''t fall in it yourself." ************** 3 dayster Cally''s pov I didn''t know how I ended up here pressed against one sink of girls bathroom. The door was locked and by the silent atmosphere I can judge that nobody was outside, after all it was lunch and all students we in the cafeteria. But today I had not a single ounce of strength left. Kevin that bastard pped me hard in front of his friends, I tasted blood in my mouth the very second. I was a bitch to everyone but I didn''t used to be like this. My grandfather dying with cancer took a toll on me but was that the true reason of my bitterness.....i didn''t know. Somebody''s tears never made me happy earlier. I was not a sadist but as time passed I felt that if I am crying why others should be happy. I was wrong but it made me feel satisfied...i was bing a toxic person. I heard footsteps approaching. Which made me realize while all this emotional shit I was bawling my eyes out, I muffled my cries and waited for the person to go. The footsteps halted in front . "Callye out" "Don''t make me repeat myself Cally,e out tell me what happened, I will take care of the rest." ina called out to me. We had differences created by me but she always fulfilled her duty of a family. As soon as I opened the stall saw in those eyes -fury, pain, sympathy was all there. She was there, her stature rigid and eyes raged " Did he hit you?" "Yes! He did and you might be the happiest person to know that. Are you satisfied now?"I spat out venomously. "No not now, but I will be satisfied soon. I told you before stay away from the likes of such creature." with that she held my arm firmly and took me out of the washroom practically just out of the door and a roughly beaten person was thrown towards my feet . "BEG! "I flinched with her tone. Whole school was watching the scene unfold but none could interfere, the question was did they wanted to? People were frozen in hallways, some were simply watching while other were terrified to the core. No one had seen ina so angry before. "I am sorry." He spat acidly. "What''s with the attitude pretty boy, haven''t I taught you enough? "she replied calmly. Why was she doing it? She was my family but I stopped being myself for the past years. But then why she forgave me for every poisonous words I spoke to her? Not only that ,the countless insults. "I apologise Cally,please forgive me." And I realized what it was even if I hated my cousin it was a family matter, to bring it out in open was not only an insult to our family but also a huge blow to the empire connections. Maybe I have been foolish to act but she wasn''t, she protected me and established that even though we were fighting none was to take advantage of us. "He is polluting the air, take him away." ina waved her hands and the guards took away the screaming Kevin far. The students scattered in fear not dating to talk in hushed whispers anymore. "A heart can only take this much betrayal Calliope." She left without a single look. __________________ The doors of the cafeteria opened, the queen was livid . It wasn''t a secret that she was fierce when her family got involved.The storm was raging, ina Reece Storm the one and only princess of thergest and one of the most influential business world Storm empires in Russia was livid. "Silence "a voice boomed throughout the cafeteria. She was followed by two of her guards. "Bring Kevin here" Her tone was a melody despite the harshness with which the words were spoken - a warrior song . "n ,Joseph set the stage after all it''s going to be the best entertainment we have till this time of the year "the melodic voice had gotten steely towards the end. A boy was thrown harshly on the floor, his clothes ragged like he had been dragged all the way till here . "The show begins, Enjoy!" her tone was mocking and a dark warning clear. And the next moment Kevin was dragged despite his pleas and desperate cries, bound to a pole . Snakes were left on his body and his cries grew louder. "PLEASE !WH-HAT HAVE I DONE? " "Did you hit her?"she asked calmly. The hall grew silent ,nobody dared to move an inch. Only slithering and hissing of snakes could be heard, the boy who was frantically crying till now seemed to freeze in his spot. "I-I , wh- no no. She is lying ,she betrayed you ,she is a lying bitch" FIRST mistake. "She was ready to sleep with me, that slut is lying". SECOND Gasps could be heard throughout the room ,not only the boy was stupid but he must be insane to call her sister a slut. "Release ck widows on him, and do not open his restraints until he learns the lesson, make sure he begs on his knees . Chapter 3: Lethal Chapter 3: Lethal Waylon Pce Brazil The Pce had seen many masters some were harsh while others tend to be kind. The generations of Waylon''s were born and have gained their honour here .This pce held the darkest of secrets, the ones which nobody dared to talk about but everyone remembered. White cream walls with majestic pirs which made the foundation of the mansion represented the once peaceful demeanour of the ce. The windows were draped with lush curtains, a magnanimous chandelier hanging on high ceiling, all royal blue representing the symbol of the empire - Valour. His father once owned it , his mother and his little sister were happy in their own dream world and their loving family but some things are bound to change ,now what remained was his thirst for vengeance. The terror in the eyes of his little sister, Dia haunted him to this day. There were times when he questioned himself why he didn''t go on a killing spree after the tragedy striking his home but then he recalled his father''s words ''sometimes death is mercy'' and forgiving was thest thing he could be. Years.......it had taken him years to bend his emotions ording to his will. His aggression and madness stayed draped behind the cid facade. The new master of the mansion was right now at his favourite ce - the underground ,his personal fighting arena .Other members of the pce were strictly prohibited to enter the ce. It reeked of fresh wood and snow but it wasn''t so refreshing as it''s smell. The sounds of constant punching of the fists could be heard throughout the arena but not outside , because he came there to find his lost peace, to take out his aggression, to avoid converting in the beast his needs were urging him. So to keep it all to himself he made it soundproof . The Mafia involved drugs, assassination and human trafficking. Ajax''s purpose was to make the foundation of the blood regime so hollow that it copses, crumbles and burns in ashes beneath his foot. For other men involved in the dark world human trafficking was the most profitable business, a crime so heinous that it could shatter the person from inside and as a little child who had seen his four year old sister on the verge of being taken by vile men¡­.Ajax had made something a more profitable source- assassination of Lords and Mafia Don''s while condemning and stopping the ck market of human ves to the extent that the others became wary. His wrath has rained upon them so ruthlessly that absolutely no one tried to defy him. His methods were cruel but still just. It was against the rules of the mafia to kill kins- the Lords in alliance butws are made by monarchs and right now his word wasw. He never wanted people to be just afraid of his presence ,No he wanted them to be so damn frightened that even in their sleep they bow down to him. Power - people fight for power and gain it , but he wasn''t there to fight for it ,it was his ,always and forever -from the day he was born till hisst breath.....till eternity. His stone cold heart was never beating for love nor that he ever wished it did. There''s a swift knocking on the door which was left unanswered. He didn''t want to hear anybody. He wanted to gather all his fury which he was hiding from the world because the time has finallye where he would unleash it all on one person. There was another urgent knock on the door before it could be repeated the door was thrown open with Ajax towering over the mafia bodyguard who shuddered from the close proximity, a chill running down his spine. People even twice his age were unable to look him in the eye, the crystal greens in them were even more beautiful than the depths of the deepest ocean, but they remained calm and dangerous. "The jet is ready boss only if you wish to proceed". the man replied, his eyes cast down. Ajax motioned the guard to wait outside where hundreds like him were scrutinizing every security detail. Before going to Russiannd he further moved inside his fighting pit, unlocking the security code, a royal blue falcon appearing on the screen- the symbol of Waylon business empire ,the symbol of him. "Tell me the master of all, the swiftest of sword and the monarch of skies will heaven fall before your eyes?" The robotic voice presented the puzzle in a monotonous voice. "Heaven may befall but Underworld would stand as strong and powerful as the Titan''s n." A beep sounded after he utter those words recognizing his voice and correct answer. "Wee Master." The machine replied. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. His fingers swiftly typed a message and send them to an anonymous person inside the American Don''s Julian Romanov''s residence- his uncle. His lips curing into a smirk .The hunt has begun. "Lets see how Russians wee a hurricane." His swift footsteps echoing throughout were weed by head bodyguard Jamie and his son Andreas. But before that a sharp movement caught his eye, he looked down at the concrete blocks his eyes racking a silvery button on the floor. "MOVE DOWNNN! " his voice boomed just seconds before the st was heard. Chapter 4: poisonous Chapter 4: poisonous Axiom Academy Russia Cally''s POV If I could, I would burn ina to death, no less... nothing less than that. Yes I was thankful for her to save me from the clutches of Kevin. But with whose grace I fell. It was due to that slut and nobody else. Yes she was kind to me but had I asked her to be? Such a cutting fox who always took advantage of every little situation. What was she infront of me.... absolutely nothing. I would apologize to her yes but I would always remember that she had been the one to take my father away. Had she died I would have not only got the Strom empire in the palms of my hand but also everything would be alright and I wouldn''t be filled with such hatred. Yes, it wasn''t my fault. As much as she denied and didn''t believe that the people of the Axiom Academy worshipped her, she couldn''t be more wrong .They truly adored her.Though some tried to gossip and spread hatred towards her, others defended her valor. I was ready for the bacshing which I was destined to be receiving today. Walking out of my car was a serious struggle for me. But I will remember each and every face that ridicules me and when the right timees, I will strike. People were whispering things and pointing looks, some were filled with approvals but most of them were of disbelief and an aura of uncertainty was swirling in the atmosphere. Of all the things I had expected I didn''t expect ina topletely ignore me, her shouting, bickering would have been expected but this was worse. She didn''t even spare a single nce my way in the corridor and it was breaking my heart. If I couldn''t manipte her than how would I achieve my goal. After grandfather passed, the only person who didn''t give up on me was her, despite my bitchy attitude and rude behaviour towards her, she didn''t leave me like my parents. In the eyes of the world she became the benovalent princess and I, a discarded thrash. There used to be numerous times when she called me and texted me and I used my colourful dictionary telling that I hated her. She could have despised me but still I received love. Honestly I had my reasons, while she had everything served to her on a silver tter I didn''t even have a loving father. There were countless times I remember her banging my door when I locked up myself, she threatened that she would break the door if she had to and she would take my pet dog Jules away but she didn''t. Then there came a time when she took Jules and ran towards her car showing me her tongue ,she shoved Jules and herself inside and that stupid little thing was wagging his tail encouraging his own kidnapping . So like a fool I am, I chased them with my baby blue Ferrari to her house where my uncle and aunt bribed me with choctes and flowers of varieties and when I say varieties ,it means orchids , chrysanthemum, blue roses , violets, lcs. They knew I was a sucker for flowers. Me and ina both were . The next day when I woke up in their house and all my stuff was neatly arranged in a spare room which was no longer spared, hell it was even painted with my favourite colour violet. I screamed like maniac that I didn''t wish to stay but my insides were so thankful. That''s what a true family was. That''s what I should have been given since birth. Not a makeshift family bestowed upon me as a offering. I was no begger. At first I was thankful to ina but soon the gratitude totally diminished converting into jealousy. I was going to take away everything that belonged to her sooner orter. My first ss was history which I would have missed if the screeching bell had not reminded me of it and broke my chain of thoughts. History was boring as usual. I found my benchmate drooling over her notebook mumbling about star wars which would have been hrious if I would have been in mood. "My dear students" miss Tessa pped. Her over excited and shrill voice made groanse out from various parts of the ssroom. Axiom Academy or whatever, students are students- uninterested and ignorant. " We are soon going to have new students who with their excellence and etiquettes have managed to enroll in the world''s best educational institution ,so show them some grace... h h h......" I shut her up after that and began observing my surroundings. A girl was twirling her dyed red hair , a girl in hoodie was seated at the far corner, she was making her notes. I wonder what the bitch was doing? ............ ............................ ................ A girl was perched atop of the maple tree, her hands resting on a clich¨¦ romance book ,light brown eyes scanning it contently. Her golden brown hair falling in waves, with a small smile fighting it''s way to her full pink lips. It was her favourite ce to rest ,if somebody had seen her they would say it was her favourite hobby too but no it wasn''t, it was food . Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. After yesterday''s events which had drained herpletely .She didn''t wish to go to school but she had some work which had to be done so it turns out the Academy''s garden would be her ce for the day. Sometimes ina wished tough and then scream so loud that her soul which was dipped in pain could be cid for a moment. They thought she was lucky.. that girl was far from lucky. Sometimes a bad thing can protect you from worse but ina didn''t had it bad......only worst. Chapter 5: Traitor: Arrival to Russia Chapter 5: Traitor: Arrival to Russia Waylon Pce Brazil "MOVE DOWNNN! " his voice boomed just seconds before the st was heard. The guards surrounded him after the golden falcon erected on the mansion''s top was sted. Smoke, fire and uncertainty surrounded the atmosphere. Surprisingly even though the marble of roof turned into cribbles the falcon didn''t fell but instead caught fire. High mes surrounded it, a new emblem created - a phoenix, the bird of mes. The insignia of resurrection. He motioned the guards aside at once, who parted like sea to give him way. He was taking in the view of once spotless, magnanimous mansion''s walls turning dark with ash. Such a pity, he wasn''t scared with this child''s y they called ''threatning''. His eyes held a glint of amusement, indicating it was not a great surprise for him, but they soon turned steely cold when he turned towards his force of men. "Halt! CEASE!" the army stiffened, rmed. "Lucas you will apany me to Russia I my flight." his voice called and soon a short bald man in ck with various guns securing his waist stepped forward. He seemed tense, his form shivering. "Yes sir" with that he followed him to the jet stepping aside for his boss to step in. "You are the pilot for the day Lucas, step inside or do you thought you will sit like a king beside me and enjoy wine?" Ajax drawled, his voice seemed extremely calm which forced every guard to secure their post. He was a hunter and right now it seems like he was hunting. A drop of water fell on Lucas''s arm- sweat. He didn''t knew what was better, to sit in the helicopter and st himself from the same explosive he had nned for Ajax or to ept that he was a traitor and face him, the first option seemed more merciful and less painful if he was to be honest. But either way he was going to be doomed .Ajax will drag him down half bloodied, half dead and then start interrogation. Either way....It was not going to end well for him. "Sir" he waileding on his kness. "I am loyal to you my Lord, I was threatened-" Ajax pulled him to stand harshly with his cor. "You were bribed, you think you will escape my clutches with your petty scheme" he roared. Before Lucas could react ,he was mmed harshly against the jet with hands locked around his throat. "B-Boss I-I can exin, j-just give a chance." "Don''t worry we have all the time in the world." the voice drawled smoothly like they were talking about the weather. With that he was blindfolded roughly and dragged along the way by two bulky guards. -------------------------- Lucas could not fullyprehend the situation, his hands were tied above his head and as someone harshly removed his blindfold he was blinded by the direct light for the time being. He fluttered his eyes shut reopening them to observe his surrounding . Holy shit! he was tied to the fancy mast of arge luxurious ship and the sun was at it''s peak. "Tell me Lucas are you a good dog?" Ajax yed with a dagger twisting it between his fingers, his eyes cast down focusing on the beautiful pattern on the weapon. The man nodded his head furiously but couldn''t find a voice to speak. "You have five seconds to speak truth.Who nted you in my army? " Lucas looked ahead of him, Ajax''s eyes were cold and his look venonomous, like the god of death reincarnated. He knew who had sent Lucas to kill him, still it seemed like he wanted to hear it. "S-sir, the Russian dealer of human trafficking." One second Lucas was tied against the mast and in a blink he was thrown in the cold waters of tundra. The rope was still tied to hands and feet. He submerged under water. trying to kick his feet or move his hands only to meet with one thing- failure. He could see the lightsing towards him from underwater, a 20 feet lightning jelly fish was approaching him , it''s tentacles seemed to be searching for it''s prey , he freezed with shock and fear, a fear so intense that without a second doubt he wanted to die. He was going to be it''s prey but Ajax had other ns ,before Lucas could ck out he was pulled above the water, again on the ship by the devil himself. "You wasting my time with only make my fury escte. " He was excellent when interrogating, while other mafia men had a fetish of torturing traitors , he preferred to know their phobias and inflicting it upon them and Lucas had thssophobia- fear of jellyfishes. Lucas coughed frantically, his heart beating furiously. If he had known that he was assigned to assassinate this devil of a man, he would had opted out without a second thought. "They know about your arrival, b-but I swear to dear lord, I-I didn''t informed them, they want you out of their path , j-just l-like your father--" "He is of no use anymore, take him away." Despite the screaming Lucas was dragged away. "We have arrived sir, we are now on the Russiannd" the captain of the ship announced breaking the Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. trance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Axiom Academy Russia "inaaaaa" a sweet voice sang out her name and she knew she was in trouble. ina was standing in the principal''s office with her hands neatly folded infront. Axiom Academy was managed by her uncle, the third brother in the Strom family tree, eldest was her father, then came Vce Strom and the third one was Roman who was currently sitting with a serious expression on his face. He was previously the teacher in this academy now promoted to a principal due to his sheer determination and amiable character. "I have heard about the dispute between you can Cally. ina this is not good." He sighed pinching his brows. "I have tried my best-" "Believe me ina....I know you have but I am now asking you why? I am not biased. But I am not blind either. Don''t you see how much venom Cally has for you. I do love her as my own child, just like you but her ways are poisonous ina and if you didn''t stay away....it would only bring harm. Not only to you but in her foolishness that girl would eradicate the whole Strom empire. People are already talking. And it won''t be toote, this will spread to other elites and then they will definitely think to divide and rule. Moreover we have students from Italy, Spain, America and Brazil. They are no less than the royals, we cannot afford to create gossips. Control her Laina and tell her to behave because if I take matter into my hands it would create a rift between her father and me." "Uncle Roman, I will try my best to not create anymore waves but people don''t change so soon and if they do...then a conspiracy is being woven. " Chapter 6: Ignorance Chapter 6: Ignorance Strom pce Russia ina''s pov Maths was aplete recipe of disaster for me, after doing my homework for past two hours, I decided that now if I was not given a break, I would definitely break something. Truth to be told the problem of chaos didn''t lied in the subject but in my muddled head itself. The situation with Calliope was going out of hand day by day and I didn''t knew if I even wanted to mend our rtionship. A snake may shed it''s skin but never leaves it''s venom. To convert my negative thoughts I made myself go to the gym. My father loved to workout and train but our time was constrained so he constructed a metal gym of his own in our house. The treadmills, punching bags, weightlifting machine were the basic equipments kept there. So here I am, taking out my anger on a leather bag with the sounds of hitting echoing throughout. The bitter taste of betrayal has made me wary of Cally, it wasn''t a petty grudge I held against her but the conspiracy in her heart for me was astonishing. My mother always said Ick patience, whenever things got messed up I tried to mend them at the spur of the moment, sometimes things are not meant to be mended, toxicity should not be ignored because it consumes you from inside. Ignorance is bliss but the girl who is blind to see the pain of others is not blind, just in selfish. I was so engrossed in my thoughts I didn''t saw the gym door opening. Cally in her Kevin Calvin outfit. For her I was a pawn in her games. Someone disposable in the quest of the throne. Truly she was the daughter of her father. "You won''t speak anything?" She asked sugary sweet. "I have nothing that has to be said." "Oh stop being melodramatic ina, Kevin was a bad person and you weren''t even interested." Iughed a heartyugh at that. She would have gotten pleasure if I was interested, my indifference Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. spiked nothing but bitterness and the sourness on her face couldn''t be hidden from my wary eyes. "You think you can stoop so low thane to me and me it all on my doings? I supported you all along and I don''t regret anything but that does not makes me vulnerable to your tactics. Next time you target me Cally.......will yourst time doing that." "You don''t learn anything do you? He wasn''t good for you.....only wanted revenge, he would have broken your heart." And you would be the happiest if that happened. "My heart can never be broken by a measly being such as him, he doesn''t holds the power but you being my family... You definitely did, I am not afraid of the outsiders stabbing my back Calliope......it''s the people who pretend to love me that I am afraid of." "You d-don''t mean it." She stuttered trying toe up with an answer, not meeting my eye. Such a good actress. "I am Sorry ina, I really am." Her eyes reflected sincerity and remorse but I have seen snakes, I knew when I spotted one. "It doesn''t matters to me, I will try to remain cordial with you." It wasn''t she whom I was terrified with but the blood in her veins was of a traitor and the apple doesn''t falls far from the tree......Cally could be better but she wasn''t entirely different. A little girl with cheap tactics wasn''t enough to make me fear. I could destroy the moment I decide. "Please ina, give me a chance, just one more time to prove myself and I promise I won''t let you down. I will be the sister you always wanted." " Such a shame.....you aren''t so smart and I am not so stupid to not be able to see past your facade." I felt sorrow engulfing me, those days when she was bawling her eyes out were difficult for her but for me they were dark as sin. My soul was screaming in pain, if my parents were not there I would have nevere out of that phase. I tried to do everything... for such a two faced girl. If only I could break all ties with her...then I would in a heartbeat. My mom never left me alone being at my side always and dad would try to be home as much as possible. They didn''t knew what happened for my health to detoriate so much and whenever they asked I lied through my teeth. If I would have a choice I would have sobbed in their arms telling the truth but no.... I didn''t had one. ''Ok I forgive you'' i messaged Cally. Her father had started a game and I will the one pulling him inside the trap this time. Let the father-daughter pair think they have the reins of this conspiracy for the time being. I had enough of them. It was high time I eliminate them from this game. I wasn''t a fool to trust her again, once it had been broken it would not be repaired so easily, because my love was unconditional my trust was not. Chapter 7: the ball: facade Chapter 7: the ball: facade Axiom Academy Russia ''The Weing ball'' was a legacy of Axiom Academy to ept talented students across the globe. From the past 60 years this institution stood out not only for it''s exemry education but also for the prestige and privileges it provided to the name of it''s students. Maximus Strom, ina''s father strengthen it''s pirs with time while his brother Reece Strom contributed his life towards the Academy as a teacher and principal. Although Cally''s father also enjoyed his childhood and teenage years as it''s schr, he was never interested in continuing their legacy- Vce Strom didn''t wished to be the part of his brother''s world, he had ns.....ns which were very different from them. Students here were children of most influential business tycoons, though the Storms remained the undisputed Kings among them, but this Academy was much more than business for Maximus Strom. The ballroom which with it''s marble flooring of rich ck colour wasplimenting it''s golden embroidered walls which were draped with ebullient red curtains, a set of gold chandeliers adorning the high ceiling of the room. Mahogany wood tablesid across the room, draped with golden covers. Alcoholic drinks were strictly prohibited ,overrated expensive wines from the finest vein yards and most elegant food , beverages and fruits which were deemed as an extravagancy even among the richest were meant to be served. In all it was a disy of the royalty of Storms. ********************* Storm pce Russia Cally''s POV "Cally, you are going to look gorgeous, although you are naturally beautiful."Aunt Sandra was currently doing my hair straight ,her dirty blonde hair flowing in waves over her olive skin, with bright blue eyes that disyed nothing but kindness and love, she was the definition of beauty, although ina had her features ,she had eyes and hair of her father. "Thank you Aunt Sandra, I don''t know what will I do without you"she just kissed my head and passed an affectionate smile. If only in your position my mother would have been there, I would have really been happy instead of hiding my fury. "Flower, I and your uncle will arriveter at the ball, you and ina can go together. Will you please tell her that she needs to go to office first and talk about the speech to Reece, we are already runningte." "Will do aunt, no worries" I stated and took a sigh of relief, Uncle Max kept persisting us to give speeches, either it would be Laina or me and I was in no mood to make the glory of Strom empire rise with my hardwork. If it can''t be mine it won''t be her''s too. -------------------------- School was decoratedvishly. After parting my ways with my stubborn cousin who sneered at me after knowing she had to make the speech, I made my way towards the ballroom with two bodyguards following my trance. ina epted my apology thinking I was trying to be better a fool. My off shoulder, white,high-low gown with blue enhancement gave me several double takes from various students, yeah, all in all I looked cool, not a clown as stated by my sassy sister to which I replied that she looked like one herself. To my surprise, different people greeted me and asked me to join them, I guess ina isn''t so bad after all. She was now down to pretending that everything is fine between us but I can see her guard being high always. Soon I will gain her trust. "The arrangements are quite fine, everything is just looking dreamy." a girl Sasha chatted to me as I Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. devoured a honeyvender cake and took in my surroundings. "Indeed it is breathtaking." My words were swallowed as I took in a boy walking through the doors and surprisingly it had gotten quite in the ballroom. He was the definition of handsome. His blonde hair seemed to be perfectly swiped to one side, the amber colour shining like honey, a smirk was dancing on his full pink lips. His suit fitted him like a second skin showing off his muscr form, blue eyes winked towards the table of girls who were gawking at him and they seemed to go jello at his acknowledgement while others were swooning with their eyes wide and jaw cked. He was hot, like freaking hot I would give him that. But Sasha''sment woke me up. "interesno kak on v posteli" (i wonder how he is in bed). I didn''t looked at him like that, sure I was attracted to him but I wasn''t too keen to be intimate with a person I just saw, no matter how gorgeous he was....not now atleast, I would not involve myself in something scandalous. Now that my senses were regained, I saw two other people following him, surely his friends. One was blonde with chocte brown eyes with a rugged body, he was handsome with a friendly aura surrounding him. Other was not gifted in looks department, he had belly fat and was out of shape, his eyes appeared to be green hidden behind spectacles. He appeared quiet and had aforting presence. his steps were unhurried, focused. If only I had known Before the mightiest of hurricanes the weather remains calm. By this time the sexy specimen had seated himself at a table infront of me, his eyes were dancing with amusement as he took in the surroundings and all of a sudden his eyes zeroed on me. Baby blues shed with my greens. His intense stare was burning me up and my cheekes got flushed to which he chuckled and send me a wink. I was in a daze but as I heard an uproar of cheering my trance was broken. "moi pozdravleniya (my greetings) dear friends." her voicemenced the crowd. Laced with elegance and authority, she gave a brief speech about Axiom Academy and it''s foundation. Now as she was descending the stairs she truly looked like an angel. Brown waves held by a silver hairband enhancing the simple redced gown with a heart neckline. And as I looked towards the sexy hunk, his eyes were wide taking her in, but as soon as she came closer his gaze left her. He had an undecipherable look on his face, with his eyes intensifying on her. He looked like he couldn''t believe what he saw, the expressions screamed of awe. I couldn''t me him though but it spiked a tinge of jelousy in me. I should have never trusted the seductress in the first ce. "Cally" she stopped infront of me and sat herself down, drowning herself in the various conversation with others. "the boy there, he is watching you, very intensely infact" I stated clenching my teeth. But before she could see his way, the said person with his friends had made his way towards our table. "My greetings Strom princesses" She held gazes with him "And who this might be? "she asked in a curious tone. "You can call me Ryan, love." Chapter 8: Wounds Reopened Chapter 8: Wounds Reopened Axiom Academy Russia ina''s pov Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. "You sure you are alright? You seem to be lost." Cally''s voice reached my ears to which I sighed. Atleast she was considerate enough to ask. "I am fine Cal, just tired." "Tell me when you feel like it" she eyed me suspiciously but didn''t confronted me at the moment. And with that we parted our ways in the school st night''s ball was grand but today was a bit grey for me, I didn''t knew why. I was walking aimlessly, crossing the hallways- where I collided with someone. "Hey, are you ok?" A masculine voice asked while his arm shot out to steady me, leaving soon as if my touch had burned him. I looked up to meet crystal blues of the person- Ryan. "It''s fine" I replied sourly, whenever I try to avoid people, something or the other gets into my way. "Geez ,no need to be so rude princess, it was partially your fault too". I gaped at him. Audacity of this boy. "It was not my damn fault." Ok even if it was ,I was too stubborn to ept it. His eyes narrowed ,while his jaw clenched. "Howe I would know that-" "Ryan, just drop it."another person interrupted our fighting contest. "Guys let''s start over again ,Ryan is not in a mood today. I am Ace, his best friend and you are?" I mentally scoffed at his attempt for a reintroduction."My name is ina,and I am not interested in starting again" I saw a dark mist passing Ace face but when I looked at him again it was like the darkness was never there. ''Bitch move'' my inner voice drawled. And with that I parted my ways with them and reached towards my psychology ss. "privet studenty (wee students), to the new session of psychology", Miss Lily''s voice lined with so much enthusiasm that it made me wonder what was that to be so happy? And with that she started the subject which I listened attentively. I loved psychology, it makes you capable of knowing people without really knowing them, just look into their habits and you know the person perfectly. Today my mind kept drifting time from time. The bell rang and the students packed their belongings. I was picking up my things when a tap on my shoulders alerted me. "Hey I am sorry about the incident ,I didn''t mean to offend you." it was Ryan, his eyes holding a sincere apology and something more which I couldn''t get a grip on. I sighed "No, I guess it was me who overreacted, it was my fault. Your friend seem to be nice, I guess Ace deserves an apology, I was downright ungrateful to him." "So why don''t we start over, are you up for a coffee ? My friends would be there, if you are that keen to apologise." he teased. I would have refused if it was any other day but today I didn''t wanted to be left alone with my thoughts, it just seemed like a paranoia, but I was having an apprehension that something was off today, like my conscience was telling me to not to be alone. Even if it was someone I knew who could never be a well-wisher of mine. "Can I bring my cousin?" His eyes darkened a shade when I asked about Cally and I wondered what was his problem. "Sure, so today after school at Starbucks." ............................................................ Right now we were seated at the front tables of Starbucks. Cally was sipping her ''Rich and custardy'' coffee while we talked about various things and surprisingly it felt real good to hangout with the boys. "So Cally ,you live with ina?" Ryan asked her. He sure knew how to keep up a conversation even though some of his questions seemed a bit personal. She nodded while sipping her coffee. "My parents are mostly abroad or busy in their buisness, we don''t is as ignorant as he can ever be" She replied with a hint of bitterness in her voice, quietly ring at me as subtly as she can. "Some people make your life better with their absence..... don''t they ina?" the way Ace said those words made a chill run down my spine. I shifted in my seat awkwardly while observing him, spectacles with brown rugged hair and chubby cheeks. A worn out sweater covering every inch of his skin. He didn''t looked like someone to cause any trouble. So I let it go. "Tommorow is a carnival at Redmond street anybody up for it." Tyler asked us to which I agreed, but I don''t know why but I felt they changed the subject purposely. ................... 8 years ago Storm Pce Russia "No please, no" a soft voice cried with agony ,the pain and anguish in it clearly evident. "Years of hardwork and treachery has gone into vain just because of YOUR fucking existence. You destroyed my dreams ,I will destroy yours." A cruel thunderous voice bellowed, followed by a series of sobs by it''s victim. He was a sadist ,a maniac who was not aware of limits. A little girl of ten was bound with shackles, tears flowing down her cheeks freely with tremors racking her whole body. "I-I am s-sorry". Her small voice resonated. The chains around her throat and legs were opened with a nk."You want to rule this -the empire which I have fucking created with my sweat and blood, then defeat me and do it" his rough hands harshly pulled her on her feet , handing her a wooden stick. "I-I d-don''t know how to f-fight, pl-please, I don''t w-want to." her hoarse voice called. "YOU DON''T HAVE A FUCKING CHOICE" he roared. PRESENT A scream which was dulled by the sound of thunder woke up ina from a nightmare- her scream. She sat up blinking her eyes frantically, a droplet of tearnding on her cheek followed by others. She stood with wobbly legs reaching towards her bathroom. Her legs didn''t support her but she didn''t care. Turning on the shower she stood underneath it, letting the cold water soak her body. Years-it had taken her eight years to make her capable to cope with these monstrous nightmares. She fell on her knees. It was raining heavily outside, the pitter patter of falling water could be clearly heard. Nature had it''s own way of expressing it''s emotions and right now it seemed like it was expressing rage and grief. Her tears turned into sobs and sobs into screams which she muffled by putting her fist into her mouth, it was like a dagger was pushed though her chest and twisted. Death would be less painful than experiencing them again and again. Because they were not just nightmares ,her memories were haunting her. Chapter 9: Possessive Chapter 9: Possessive Strom Pce Russia Cally''s Pov Surprisingly,st month turned out to be pretty smooth for me, I had grown close to the boys. Tyler seemed to apany me most of the time. It had be a fashion for all of us to do homework at home together. But I was not calm, cidity seem to have left my heart. I felt an inconsble paranoia, an institution so strong that my actions were not only watched but also observed wherever I left home. Terrified was not even the right word to be associated with me, I felt something bad was going to happen, I avoided going out at all costs and liked myself surrounded by crowds always. Right now I was sitting on my bed with Tyler sprawled on the couch ,solving algebra while Ace was busy doing his history project. Ryan was sitting right beside him doing mainly nothing ,just watching the ceiling. Truth to be told I felt happy but the feeling was eating me alive since my father had called mest week. He wanted to talk to me but I refused and as much as I know him ,my father- Vce Strom never epted no for an answer. He wasing to Russia today. ina was pretty much in her own world nowadays and I didn''t bothered myself about it, she though had a good heart, could be a ungrateful person sometimes, she didn''t realised that she was lucky to have everything. She never needed to beg for anything and sometimes her morals sucked because she never knew what pain is, what I had gone through, she... she would never survive it ,to have your parents around you was a privilege which she had her whole life , actually she was privileged for everything. "Where is ina? she does not hangout with us nowadays." Ace voice woke me up from my chain of thoughts. "She must be getting wasted at some party, it isn''t new of her to mop around for nothing." "It''s midnight Cally, geez do you even have an idea where she could be, if she gets drunk do you realise she could be in a danger?" Ryan asked in a little anger .Ok now I was guilty but soon It got absorbed, he always looked out for her like she was his responsibility. "Her guards must be with her" I spoke to him mockingly. "Ok, tell me her parents would give her permission to visitte night clubs ,right,so it isn''t like she sneaked or anything?" Ace''s venom filled voice reached me and to be honest, his voice sounded of rage and I fought the urge to cower under his ferociously gaze. " W-we must search for her" Tyler announced and Ryan without a second nce at me went outside. .................................................................... Vixen night club Russia ina''s pov Not even in my dreams I would have thought that I might be sitting in a club with a weed smoking person beside me, the bartender who didn''t knew me two days before now was well aware of my vor of drink. I picked myself up and went to the dance floor ,bodies grinding with smell of drugs filling up the club. I didn''t mind, alcohol in my system had blurred and dulled all my thoughts. Two hands rested on my hips trailing they way down. I jerked my body out of hold. "I am not interested, fuck off." "Give it one more minute and you will think otherwise." My senses were not working anymore, the figure got hazy and I felt dizzy all of a sudden. "What..whatt did you do?" My speech slurred as his arms gripped mine harshly. "Having fun? Don''t worry we will have more fun together." his grinned at me showing his pointed teeth to which I reconciled. His lips attached to my corbone making their way to my cheek ,which made my stomach churn and bile rise my throat, but I couldn''t bring myself to fight,what was happening to me lord? a hand rose my top to my naval. His bony fingers tracing my abdomen to which I pushed him away. "You are sold to me, traded like the whore you are." Tears clouded my vision and the feeling of absolute helplessness washed over me. Again I was that little scared girl who was being traded like cattle, again that girl who feared men beyondprehension. Before I could fullyprehend what was happening his body was thrown off me and my front was pushed in someone''s rock hard body. I met two forest green orbs which were darkened to ck, I couldn''t make out much but I was sure I saw unfathomable madness in them. As I stumbled he caught me in his arms ,his hands gripping my waist and back with his palms, picking me up in bridal style where I embraced the darkness. I didn''t knew much but my soul told I was safe, maybe in the perfect ce where I belonged. Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. "Seize the man" was thest words entering my brain. ......................... Chapter 10: Fury Chapter 10: Fury Strom Pce Russia "WHERE THE FUCK IS MY DAUGHTER?" Max Strom shouted in his cellphone. "Sir we are searching-" The device was taken from Max by his wife Sandra ."If I found a single strand of hair missing of my baby, I will burn your security agency down and you people would be begging on roads." The person on the other side gulped audibly. "Ma''am we will get her-". " BETTER DO IT, DON''T WASTE TIME" Maximus''s rage filled voice seethed. Cally was standing in a corner, now that ina hadn''t returned homest night she was worried about her. Her love was overpowering her jealousy right now. She had called Ryan to ask for an update, but he never answered. Her uncle and Aunt hadn''t slept the whole night searching for her in every ce they could think of. Also her father would being soon- "Brother, what happened?" The said father -Vce Strom was standing at the door in dded Armani, all professional, his brown eyes not visible under the ck sses he wore were scrutinizing every detail of the people standing in the hall, they looked worried sick. "ina hadn''te home yesterday and I am going to search for her right now" his brother replied his voice stiff and cold. "I will apany you" his wife said without missing a beat. "No! If shees, she must have someone to look after her." "I will apany you brother" Cally turned towards her father, her lips in a thin line, he always favoured ina over her, she spent her childhood in the yground with random children while her father struck with her cousin. He didn''t even made an attempt to greet her right now. "I and Aunt will stay and wait for any information or her toe home, you both please go." She replied turning towards her father. He nodded and went outside. ....................................................................... Warning: violent scenes ahead Previous night Ac State House Russia A small cer with artificially burning lights was in the basement of Ac state. It has never been used before, though things are meant to change time to time. Steel rods with acid coating there surfaces bounded the said region. A man was tied with electroctured wire all around his body to the rods of the cer, they were enough to make that person stay awake after being heavily sedated. Even if that person tried to sleep or ckout the drugs won''t let him. The electricity would burn him and trashing around would bring his skin to the acidic rods. He has crossed the wrong person this time and it couldn''t be more evident to him. "Start Speaking" the drug dealer opened his eyes wide when the devil sat in front of him, crossing his legs on the brown rusty table before him. " I-I was h-hired to do it. T-to take her to a person, I swear I d-don''t know w-who were they." He stuttered and babbled whatever he knew. He saw the girl in the bar, he would have taken her then and their...she looked exotic, he wanted to use that pretty body of hers, but it was the contract which said he had to show her to them ,after that she was his to use. " How were you going to be paid?" Dark Green eyes met the terrified blues. His eyes widened and his whole body shivered under that lethal re. He will be receiving death if he told him- a very painful one. A hard electric shock went through his body, his back colliding with the bars burning them. He howled with pain. ''PLEASE I WILL TELL- THEY TOLD ME I CAN DO ANYTHING WITH HER- I COULD KEEP HER AS MY SLAVE FOR NIGHTS!" He roared with pain. The shock flowing through his body stopped, a deadly silence surrounded the ce. The man gripped his hair. His body trembling , he didn''t wanted to see the impact of his words but as he lifted his head a little ,he buckled under the fury inside the orbs. He saw death. A hand gripped the wires and ripped them off the drug dealer body. The devil dragged him with his hair outside the cell. "NO PLEASE!" An artificialke seemed to be in the view. He was pushed inside it. water- ice cold salt water with Gabapentin which increased pain to ten folds. A ss case was enclosed above theke. Loud howls of scream were silenced by the ss case, he would experience hell before his ultimate doom. ..................................... ina felt a feather light touch to her face, she released a small whimper. Right now she wasying in a foamy,fortably warm bed with refreshing musky smell surrounding her. A palm engulfed her hand cing little kisses on each of her fingers. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. "Looks like it''s not only me who wants to hurt you, little treasure." Ajax took a deep breath observing her under the luminent moonlight from the window. ..................................................................... Chapter 11: Enimity: the truth Chapter 11: Enimity: the truth Ac State House Russia ina''s POV I woke up with a severe headache, I didn''t knew much but I was sure that I was suffering from a major hangover. I held my head in my hands trying to focus a little. "These might help" a painkiller was pushed into my hand with a ss of water. I looked at the figure, calmness washing over me. I relished the whole ss in one go. closing my eyes shut for few minutes, trying to rx my breathing but when the events ofst night crashed my mind and I opened my eyes abruptly. A ck velvetyforter was draped over my body which I found to be fully clothed underneath with the previous night''s dress. "I guess you need some help there." Now that I was done checking myself, I squinted my eyes towards the other person in room- Ryan, I took a look of the room.....grey walls but my room wasn''t grey. "Oh my goddess! where am I?, What happened?My parents, god, I never informed them."I tried to get up but my body thought better of it. "Rx, just rx for a second. Do you rememberst night?" he moved over to sit beside me maintaining a respectful distance, like he was treating an injured pup" " I remembered someone-" my gaze downcast with embarrassment and jaw clenched with self loathing. "I didn''t like the person touching me at club, I tried to resent it- I-I am sorry for causing so much trouble." A sigh left my lips. "Look I don''t know what''s bothering you but running from your problems will not provide you with solution." His eyes held a shade of protectiveness and care for me. "It''s personal" I wasn''t going to narrate my entire sob story to him, I guess I needed time. He patted my head. "Tell us when you are up for it, we informed your parents ,stating that you were not well and slept a night at your friend''s. I guess you are going to be in trouble for a few days." he grinned at me trying to lighten my mood. To which I returned a feeble smile back. "How did you find me?" "Cally told us, by the way, she ising here in an hour. You should eat by the time, let me get you something" I held his wrist for a second ,releasing it the other. "Ryan, did you saved me? Were you the person who held mest night?" he nodded his head and before he couldprehend I hugged the life out of him. "Thank you, it meant a lot to me." his arms came to held me for a second before letting go. "I need to go." he turned and left the room. She wasn''t helping, Ryan was in a big mess. What he didn''t knew was that she was in a bigger one. ..................... ........................... .................. Cally pov Like I said earlier to them, she was safe, she didn''t needed them but I was d that we found her. Aunt and Uncle were keen to get their daughter back and they wanted toe personally to take her but after several pleadings I got the permission to go myself. Right now I was driving towards the parking area of the mansion which the boys had given me details of. The said mansion was of normal size but homey look, it appeared to have brown,mahogany wooden frames with flowering nts of variations hanging with variousmp posts in garden. A lush carpet of green grass adorned the way. I got out of the car admiring my surroundings. A pool at it''s other end was in view-wait was that a ss sheet covering it''s surface- A hand pulled me towards the other way- Ace, what was this boy''s freaking problem? "Sorry! there are dangerous insects near thatke" Oh! He was saving me. "No problem ,thanks, um where is she?" I asked with little enthusiasm. "I told you she wasn''t endangered in any way." I mocked him. "Definitely, if you call being drugged and nonconsently touched ''safe'' then she was safe." The vein in his arm began to twitch with the jaw setting hard. "Wait, how...W-What?'' "You are a toxic person Calliope." I couldn''t utter a single word out before he went out of my sight with his knuckles turning white with force. My heart felt heavy with remorse. Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. ............ "Why are you here?" Ok I wasn''t expecting that from her. "I-I am here to see you Laina, to take you back" I couldn''t meet her eyes, they were puffy red from crying. "No need to show as if you care, you don''t." She replied calmly. "You imed to never disappoint me but see where we are." she stood up and came in front of me. Truth to be told I knew from where she wasing, I knew it well. I would have never forgiven her if I was in her case. A tear rolled down her eyes "I-I Laina don''t cry, please". "You need to stay away from me, just pretend we don''t know each other." She hugged herself, it looked heart wrenching . "I came for you. I can''t pretend such thing ina." I replied pathetically when she stopped sobbing but her tears of agony didn''t stopped. "It took you a freaking month to notice me. I never gave up on you, but you know what ,I am just tired, now I just don''t care" her voice was not above a whisper. "You won''t be the first one not to care, you know what you have taken everything from me, even my father''s love and attention".I was now angry with her behavior. "Love and attention! YOUR FATHER ABUSED ME, FUCKING CHAINED ME TO WALLS TO GET THIS EMPIRE FOR YOU! HE FUCKING HATES ME! and guess what he sold me." Her voice got grave at the end. Chapter 12: The truth Chapter 12: The truth Ac State Russia ina''s pov Ever seen a bird flying high and almighty, it expand it''s wings so that it could reach more and more towards the oblivion of skies but it forgets that the sun which seems to provides warmth of the love and affection that same sun will burn it''s wings to the ashes being the very bird''s fall. I didn''t asked for the pain, no one does, but it''s memories haunting me down to the core never got totally buried. Perfection- all my life I strived for it, lived for it ,but in the farthest corner of my heart I knew what I was- a coward, but I will not stop fighting . My father was five years older than his tyrant brother making me the heir of the chains of empire passed by my grandfather. But unlike Vce Storm, Papa always loved him and had respect for his brother, and I didn''t want to ruin it, I couldn''t because he threatened me to kill my parents. Seeing Cally made my heart hurt, whatever Vce did was always for her. He wanted his daughter to have what he couldn''t, he broke me every single day piece by piece, the parts which I am collecting till date. I remember being so terrified of him. My panic attacks were in the confinement of my bathroom so no one could know what happened. Vce left Cally because he never wanted her bathed in bloodbath which his enemies would certainly do if they knew what she meant to him, instead he showed care for me, making me always the centre of attention of attack which I barely escaped sometimes. He was a monster who didn''t saw that even he was saving her in his own way he was still breaking her mentally by never showing her affection of a parent. I knew how it felt -to be alone so I brought her with me but now seeing her standing before me I felt only hatred towards her. Like father, like daughter- thankless. She knew I was in the night club for I texted herst night that I was feeling sick, feeling intuition of something bad was to happen, guess what, this girl never came. She ignored me for what,a boy? "My father is not like that, he would n-never do i-it". I felt pure rage flowing through my body. I lifted my shirt. A dark scar was adorning my figure stretched across my abdomen. Her eyes widened, shock filling them. "You got my message didn''t you?" Shame filled her eyes. "I thought your gu-guards w-will be with y-you" her body was trembling but I couldn''t bring myself to care, what I felt right now was my empty soul. "Why?" Her question made bile rise my throat. I didn''t wanted to recall those times but I guess it was time to let it all out. 7 years ago Dermo mansion Brazil "Uncle Lace, let''s go and get Cals here, she would love this ce" Iughed while we were sitting in a small cafe with fresh pine smell,decorated with designer jutemps. I didn''t likedpany much and right now it was perfect because only five or six people were there. I observed my surroundings while sipping my chocte smoothy with a straw. "She better be at home Laina, it''s not safe to get out here" I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. "Well, we both are here too" he gave me an evil smirk which I naively ignored. "Stay here princess! I aming from washroom." If it was any other time I would have my guards with me but uncle insisted it would be a special hangout with just both of us. I waited and waited but he wasn''t there ,but suddenly then I heard a loud bang with screams from different people which scared me to shits, so I ducked under the table rge tear droplets flowing as I heard a series of heavy footsteps approaching my way. Arge hand pulled me out of my ce, making me scream. A huge man with ck sses towered over me, his eyes hardened on seeing me. "Tell boss we have found the one we were looking for." "UNCLE, UNCLE LACE where are you?" I saw someone shifting in the shadows just before being dragged outside and I was sure I saw him grinning. Vce Strom standing in the shadows smirked. He took out his cellphone. "Brother, Laina is nowhere to be found, I searched the whole home" he faked panted while the other person on the line got extremely furious. "How dare you leave her even for a second, I aming this instant, text me the location. NOW! " the line went dead. "She would be dead by the time you get her" he whispered. .................... "WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?" a man in ck dded Armani was furious on his men. " I wanted that bastard, not his niece, bring her here" he lowered his voice when he saw the said girl flinching at his tone. God! he was a businessman not a bloodthirsty mob boss what he would possibly do of the little girl? Kidnap her? She was brought with a ck cloth blinding her sight. "What is your name sweetheart?" " A-ina" she answered while trembling as he removed the cloth from her eyes, his blue orbs seeing the innocent brown ones. He sighed. "Do you want to go home" she nodded fearfully "Look darling, your uncle has something of mine of This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. utter importance but I guess you don''t need to get between this mess." His voice was soft as of a father. She rxed in his presence and looked at her surroundings, it was a ss office with her sitting infront of a chair in round fully furnished table. "Send her to her Uncle back and bring him to me at this instant." He didn''t wanted a child to be involved in this sick game. Though he didn''t knew that the ce he was sending her would a living hell for her. After she came back to Vce and his meeting with the man she met before was done his entire personality took a 360 degree turn. He didn''t told her father that she was found. He kept her hostage for eight days till one. "Hello darling feeling good? Did you slept well?"He asked her in mocking tone when she moved away from him, the distance her shackles would allow her to, on the floor. "Your stupid bastard of a father is searching every ce for you when you are right under his nose" he crouched down in front of her. FIRST He opened her restraints . SECOND "Nothing of this have happened if Sandra was mine,I always wanted to see her withering beneath me just like a whore begging to be released." THIRD She brought the heavy shackles to his head and smash it hard against the wall. He wasn''t expecting her to have this much strength left after days of starvation.He groaned blood pouring down his head . She kicked him hard her knuckles bruising his face. "I will kill your parents, I will destroy everything you love."his voice sounded distant. "Don''t think you win Vce, it would only be me who rules this fucking empire and the day I will, you will see the depths of molten hell. I promise Vce I will bring you to your damn knees." she seethed. Vce had sold her to Leonard, but Leo was God''s grace to ina. An eight year old was traded like cattle. Nobody knew that it wasn''t the people who took her gave her those scars but her own family. Only she and that sick bastard knew. ............... Cally was frozen at her ce, tears dripping down her eyes with anger and shame filling them. But ina knew her biggest enemy has returned and yesterday it was his man who tried to drug her, but this time she was ready to unleash hell on him. She would be his downfall. What she was not aware of was that a certain someone outside the door was hearing her each and every second besides her treacherous cousin. His eyes were that of a grim reaper at that moment the greens in them swallowed by unfanthomable darkness. Chapter 13: Her Dreams Chapter 13: Her Dreams Hearing her was like someone had hit him with ice cold water. She had gone home just an hour ago with her traitor cousin and what remained behind was his intense rage. He was punching the leather bag with all his might when he recalled what he saw- arge bruising mark was coating her skin across the stomach. It infuriated him to the core and it shouldn''t. He was here to destroy his enemies not for taking care of a girl. He should get away from her as soon as possible, she was trouble- a beautiful one. He recalled the touch of her fingers. The soft Rosy hue on her cheeks. That creamy texture of hair, he closed his eyes taking a deep breath. They were darkened when they came into view again. It was not his job to save her from the drug dealer but how could he not when the thought of her hurting made him livid. He didn''t knew what has possessed him but he wanted his death without any mercy. "Little treasure you are in a hell of trouble, just get out of my fucking mind." His senses were in chaos, she was his to hurt and hearing her agony, he was afraid to say- it made him want to kill any person painfully ,oh so very painfully. "Sir, her uncle is back in Storm pce" as the words left Tyler''s mouth the punching bag was mmed so hard, it tore off from the middle. ........... .............. ............ Strom Pce Russia Treachery ran in his veins. Thousands of people live in the faint hope of redemption for the sins they havemitted, sometimes to achieve ultimate salvation. Vce Storm had a way of achieving things, he didn''t care if they are devastated by the time he had them, but if he wanted something, it will be his. Days have passed and it was going to be a week from the time ina had returned home. Utter silence- on the oing of his niece all healthy and almighty, the same pride in her eyes as before, but something has changed, the fire in those orbs was burning furiously, more than before. The look on her face was enough to quite everyone down. A Storm wasing and this silence was just before it''s onset. He didn''t feared her but when he saw the look in his daughter eyes it made him grit his teeth- disgust, she was disgusted with his mere presence. He didn''t cared if ina lived, he truly wanted her dead but his daughter was someone he loved no matter how twisted it was. The two who had inseparable childhood seemed to ignore each other''s presence, more like Cally was totally neglected by ina, her ignorance and jealousy had snachted away the only rtion which seemed to support her through anything and everything. Every night ina didn''t knew why but she felt a presence near her window, she should have creeped out but strangely she felt safe, no nightmares, no worries. She was getting what she always desired- peace. She didn''t knew why but whenever she opened her eyes no one would be there but if you ask her she felt someone''s warm touches on her hair and cheeks and then again instead of being repulsed by those touches she embraced them, sighing contently. They were for her. Only her A night she was sure she saw the same green eyes that saved her and she was sure she would drown All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. in it''s depth, willingly. ............................ .................. ........................ Axiom Academy Russia Cally was seated in the scienceb, twirling her pencil absentmindedly."Is everything alright?" Ryan touched her shoulders, to which she sighed. "ina hates me, she hasn''t even seen my way since the i-incident" her voice cracked at the end. "Have you tried apologising?, Look I understand you but she needs time. What you did was not at all eptable." His care towards ina made Cally jealous though he scooted closer to give herfort. "You like her" She stated nonchntly "WHAT? Are you crazy?" He replied furiously. "Don''t pretend , it''s clearly written on your face." She shrugged. "You have gotten mad, I am not confirming your stupid theories." His knuckles were closed with a bruising grip on the table, he tried getting up she held his wrist. "You don''t? Then why don''t you prove it then." Before he couldprehend the situation a pair of soft lips were attached to his own. She pulled him closer moving her lips over his to which his eyes flew open in shock. She ced her hands on his shoulders to which he responded with pushing her away hastily. His eyes were narrowed and his breathingboured as he red at her before lifting his eyes at the door where they met honey brown ones. Chapter 14: Ajax Chapter 14: Ajax Axiom Academy Russia The high, royal building of Axiom Academy standing proud with it''s sleek grey and while walls intimidated the people stepping there, it was a symbol of honour and pride. It was early morning and the students haven''t started filling yet, some were there, some were yet to arrive. Crack .... Somebody shoved a boy off towards the lockers, making his spectacles fall. "Hey! walk properly" the offender instead of apologising mocked the boy which made his fists clench with rage. His demons were taking control. Disrespect was something he never tolerated, he was born to rule, This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. born to avenge and to be the ultimate King- Ajax Ace Waylon. Mafia men were dangerous ,they killed ,tortured and inflicted many wounds on people both physical and mental but Ajax Waylon was something more. He was an enigma. He didn''t kill, hunting was what he did. His eyes turned onyx to the depths where they could have been considered thundering ck. Soon, soon his thirst of vengeance will be quenched .He picked up the spectacles and a dark smirk made its way to his lips. "Ace.....is everything fine?" those words would have been worthless if any other person would have spoken them but their current speaker was a perplexion to him ,the one he wanted to unveilyer by ina''s pov "ina" his acknowledgement was nothing like before, his voice husky full of masculine, raw power like a beast caged within. "I am good."In moments like these I felt something was out of ce, something I couldn''t get a hold on. He wore his half broken sses again. "What are you doing? " I cannot help but ask "Ace you shouldn''t wear it, you will get hurt". I was worried. "These sses are foggy already, why don''t you buy a new pair? I wille with you" I suggested. "Sua preocupa??oigo evoca algo princesa ...... algo muito perigoso" (Your worry about me evokes something princess...... something very dangerous) Something stirred inside the pit of my stomach, his voice was pure sin dipped in seduction and I couldn''t understand a word that came out of his mouth but the way he said it made my thighs clench. "I am fine tesouros" (Treasure) I came here to ask if Ryan was really the one who saved me that night. Because neither did I saw the turquoise ones I was searching for nor I felt an tinge of jealousy when Cally kissed Ryan. But it surely made my heart hurt that the girl whom I considered family was actually not deserving to be one. "I will be totally fine, don''t worry, have you seen Ryan?" he asked with his head tilted to the side and it woke me up from my chain of thoughts. "Yeah, probably making out with Cally." Her name left a sour taste in my mouth. "Do you have feelings for him?" He asked with with his voice devoid of any emotion. "Ace, I am angry because Cally betrayed me, not because she was likes Ryan, I would have been actually happy for them if it wasn''t for my personal issues with Calliope." "It''s fine ina, it''s your life so it''s your choice to make." it didn''t sounded like he was content it with though. "So Ace I was going to ask if you are free so we could hang out today ,do you have a ce in mind? " I asked. "How about your house ,we can hang out there, why not a movie night ?" he suggested. "A-at night? but..ok fine" I didn''t wanted to admit that I would be waiting for a certain stranger at night, like I am doing past few days. "It isn''t like you will have a visitor or anything at those hours when you are all alone.....sleeping, right Laina?" his voice had gone huskier at end and he had stepped closer, too close, making my breath hitch and messing with my senses. "I-I no, of course not" and without a thought I sped walked the other side. I didn''t wanted to ept that he was indeed correct. Last night I pretended to be asleep because I wanted to know if the person with the orange and cinnamon smell whom I thought to visit me daily was a real one or a figment of my imagination. But I got tired and slept. Green eyes, those deep forest orbs full of mystery seem to change their colour to oceanic turquoise when meeting mine, in those worked up dreams I saw. They were a remembrance of the breeze that blows along the shores of the almighty oceans, engulfing my soul but as they darken it remind me of Russian tundra- all crystal harsh, freezing the living essence. The possessor of those was an enigma to me. That smell made me take deep breaths, basking in it''s essence- home, it smelt like home. But maybe today, I won''t know if there is really someone who visits me daily or not because Ace would be there and I highly dobut I will know the truth today. .............................................. Standing behind the lockers Ryan the head bodyguard of Ajax was seeing the scene unfold in front of him. The first time he saw ina, stepping down those stairs he didn''t saw what others did, he saw the thrill of emotions in Ajax''s eye -he was fascinated with her. "It could have been hatred but you don''t look at the one you hate, like that." "Like what?" His deep voice asked. "Like you are a sinner and she is your salvation." Ryan replied. So when they all saw a beautiful angel desending straight from heaven, he watched the fiery queen she would be, his eyes were scrutenizing the way Ajax saw her- like she was precious. The day when ina hugged him, he could not help but tremble with fear, he saw the way Ajax killed the drug dealer and god he had sinned to touch her. ****************** Chapter 15: Dilemma Chapter 15: Dilemma Tartarus American Mafia U.S.A The royal blue falcon shining like liquid silver was imparched as an insignia on a letter delivered to the Tartarus- headquarters of American mafia. In this age of technology and advancement it was an element of surprise for them, that who was so old- school andid back to give a piece of paper which could definitely be traced back. Either the person was brave or a definite fool to do that. After testifying it through more than twenty security posts, finally it was in the hands of the American Mafia Commander- Julian Romanov. Twirling the letter in his hands his eyesnded on the seal- the falcon and his posture became rigid. Turning towards his right-a gigantic tech screen was covering the entire wall. Opening the letter, he could make out four words written on a fully nk paper otherwise making his stone cold heart to beat erratically. ''THE FEAST HAS BEGUN.'' He set his office screen to connect to the various subquarters of his army residing throughout the continent, connecting to the various mafia leaders. "Keep your soilders ready, Ajax Waylon has reached Russia." ...................................... Strom Pce Russia ina''s pov "Hey! Ace, thank god! you are finally here, where are Ryan and Tyler? I thought you won''t show up." my eyebrows furrowed in confusion when he handed me a wooden basket. Currently I was leaning against the main gate of the mansion opening it to let him in. He stepped aside and passed me making a beeline to couch. "Boy! where are you going?" He put his hand up after sprawling on the couch telling to stop my interrogation."Let me breath woman, those are strawberries and the Ryan and Tyler have some important work so they are at their respective homes." I didn''t knew about their homes so I made a mental note to ask himter. "Where is your family?" He asked observing that nobody was home. "They all are out for a business party and me- I am grounded" I told him whining and pouting. "We have it all for ourselves Ace, what do you suggest" I asked as an after thought gaining some seriousness. "Whole mansion to ourselves....it can be so much fun ina, tell me if I am wrong" he walked swiftly, second ,backing me off, towards the wall. "A-Ace" I breathed out . "Also Laina...." his finger traced the strand of hair on my bare shoulder. His voice had gotten all rich All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. and masculine- so sexily breathless. "...bad girls get punished." My back hit the wall with a soft thud, my eyes widening while my breathing became rapid. His body engulfed mine, just an inch of distance- orange and cinnamon, his smell was the same which had drowned me into a ditzy feeling each night, I was hallucinating surely, Ace couldn''t be that green eyed angel or....could he be? "se eu pudesse, eu te mostraria seu lugar menina ..... no meu colo e no meu cora??o. Voc¨º ¨¦ um beb¨º t?o dem?nio ...... absolutamente pecador.....porra linda" (if i could, i would have shown you your ce little girl.....on myp and in my heart. You are such a devil baby...... absolutely sinning...fucking beautiful.) I closed my eyes to that, it sounded almost primal, wild even. His finger which was tracing my skin stopped abruptly. He backed away suddenly disrupting my insane thoughts. "Come on what are you thinking, let''s watch movies...... if you don''t mind please lead the way" he maintained a huge distance, turning his body away from me. God! What had just happened? ............................................ This boy! I swear to lord he was keen to make me lose my damn mind. I wanted to watch a science fiction or a romantic movie, Disney would be good too. No but right now we were watching ''The Exorcist''. Don''t get me wrong, I wasn''t afraid or anything- "Ahhhhh.....ACEE" I screeched, when a terrifying scene appeared on the screen, ok I was afraid of it, it will gave me nightmares. Strong arms wrapped around me, engulfing me in their warmth. I heard the click of the television and the screen went ck. "You could have told me you didn''t liked it ina "I just nodded my head, moving out of his hold. I didn''t want to admit but I liked it there, his arms providing me security. I shook my head, get a grip Laina. "It''s gettingte, I should probably go." his words made me fiddle my fingers, I don''t want to be alone but I was too proud to ask him to stay. "Ok! Let me help you out." and with that I walked him to the front door. "Is there anything you want?" he asked me, maybe he sensed my difort. "I will be fine." I said in an assuring tone and bit my lip. He nodded and turned around. ....................................... Ajax watched as she nervously closed the door. He shouldn''t stay, he must remember she didn''t need him, that beautiful angel was a warrior, more than capable to look after herself. He sighed, he could be the ''ruthless him'' another time, but right now his legs moved on their own ord knocking the door again. "Oh! did you forget something." he saw a flicker of hope inside her eyes. "It''s veryte, can I stay tonight." she nodded leading him inside, towards the room beside her. "Can I please take the couch in your room beb¨º?" ( Babygirl) "You can take the bed, the couch is very small, it would be extremely ufortable..... I insist Ace." he smiled in thankfulness. ********************* He saw her as the time passed, sleeping peacefully on the couch, her creamy skin glowing like that of a falling star. Her legs were curled in fetus position. She was ufortable. That thought didn''t suited him, a tug in his stone heart, what was this little vixen doing to him? He stood in front of the couch scooping her in his arms close to his chest with utmost delicacy, so she didn''t wakeup. Walking to the bed heid her carefully, wrapping her in a soft furforter while he took the other side maintaining a respectful distance but she had other thoughts. She curled up to him ,her head resting on his chest while practically her whole bodyid atop of him. Her hands wrapped around his neck, lips releasing a single incoherent sentence but he heard it "I thought you wouldn''te." Chapter 16: Devils incarnation Chapter 16: Devil''s incarnation Strom pce Russia ina''s pov I got up to be greeted by an empty couch with Ace nowhere to be found. I knew what he didst night and it made a surge of anger to flow through my veins, I can still feel his mouthwatering cologne wafting throughout my surroundings. He did a blunder- a big one to think I wouldn''t remember his touches, the feel of his fingers tracing my hair and touching my soul. That flow of electricity passing between us. I felt him god-damned, I felt his kisses on my fingers, the feeling of his hands encasing me in safety. I could recognize that touch, that feeling of warmth and security anywhere..... it was his- my saviour''s. That day it wasn''t Ryan who had saved me, it was Ace and I was certain of that. Of course how would I know, I had never seen his eyes hidden behind those foggy, old spectacles. Those Stormy greens which captivated my body, mind and soul weren''t visible. To say I was offended was saying the least, what did he took me as....a fucking unpretentious person? I was a woman on a mission today and I want certain answers. Who is a queen? The one who runs the empire or the one who protects her king? Above all she is the one who leads a game towards the victory. The Russian tundra with it''s freezing temperatures surrounding the pine forests covered with crystal ice to the skyscrapers touching the Oblivion, the power, this magnanimous country was my home, the ce which has given essence to me, no one ys me here, it''s mine to rule and mine to win. .................................... "Hey! ina how are you" Ryan asked me opening the door and moving at one side weing me in. The living room was beautiful. A stupendous chandelier hanging from the high ceiling. With small jute a wooden desk in between them. "I am fine, I want to talk to Ace, can you please call him." I replied sweetly. "I am here ina, what did you wanted to talk?" I eyed his appearance, excellent, what a damn good hell of an actor he was. "Alone" my cold words seemed to surprise Ryan. He walked outside the main door, closing it swiftly. "So-" before he couldprehend I pushed him to the wall shoving my finger at his chest, closing up on him. "Who the fuck are you?" I removed his damned sses. Turquoise green thunderstorms greeted me, the deep colour of the beautiful forests with the gorgeous golden amber flecks burning in them with such intensity. The sexual tension between us couldn''t be ignored and yet I found myself interrogating him instead of Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. getting hold of his jaw and kissing him like he was my oxygen.....I definitely wanted to do that. "I am Ace....what are you talking about?" he asked calmly, fake confusion coating his features which made me clench my jaw tightly. He looked fucking edible. "Is that who you are? Either you are telling me or my father who would bombard you with questions after knowing you faked your identity." While gripping his cor I unintentionally pushed my body closer to his. He spinning us around pressing my back towards the wall, his one hands wrapping around my wrists holding them above my head "You dare threaten me in my damn house pequena guerreira"(little warrior),his voice has gotten sensual reeking of danger and promising height of pleasures. "Tell me who you are or my father would know it eventually, I have a tracking microchip in my bag." his irises got all ck when I provoked him intentionally. Leaving my wrists he stepped back making me realise that my breathing had gotboured feeling the ferocity with which he was holding me, it was gentle yet intense, angry but secure....smelling like angry sex. "Give me your word, storm princess that if I revel myself to you ,you would not inform about this to anyone or I will kill you ina." his chest heaved up and down in a soothing pattern. His eyes held a promise....but not of death....they were filled with...pride? I just wanted to ask how will he kill me? Maybe by kissing me senseless or by fucking my good. What I didn''t knew was that he will kill himself beforeying a finger on me....unless bringing me blinding pleasure. "You have my word, I promise it..... I promise it with my pride." he eyed me darkly, motioning me to take a seat. "Wouldn''t want the princess to stand while watching the show." he mocked me as I took a seat gritting my teeth. "My name is Ajax Ace Waylon-" he started only to be interrupted by me. "Waylon, that patronymic, I have heard that somewhere" he eyes changed from emotionless to burning ice in a second. "It''s just a surname ina, there are hundreds of people with same surname out there, now let me continue or you want me to leave it here"my jaw clenched at his mocking statements. He circled my seated ce, a wig came out with which he ced at the desk followed by his worn out sweater. My jaw dropped when I saw extensions of padded cloth covering his sides and stomach which he took out in one go. I was too proud to admit but his abs were delicious. Wait, I asked him to tell me who he was so was it necessary to show me all this or was he just doing it with a purpose. "Hand me that sk" he took out a cloth from his pocket wetting it with water from the sk, wiping his face. "This is me" I just sat there watching him with stumped expression, oh boy! Chapter 17: The Vow Chapter 17: The Vow Ac State Russia ina''s pov Ever seen an ocean, the waters swallowing the shore everytime, drowning it in it''s love and engulfing it''s sorrows, telling that even though it can never mix, it will always leave a beautiful imprint on it. Seeing Ajax infront of me made me tremble, he was my savior, he saved me that day, he was the one who was with me every night, that sunkissed golden skin glowed like burning ambers in the faint light, his hair all dark brown, beautifully unkempt, with features that could bring Adonis to shame, with a few freckles adorning his cheeks. To say he was handsome was unjustified, he was a god in all his glory. I couldn''t form words when my eyes met his- all merciless and beautifully cold. They softened to the shade of forests and I could only form a single word. "Why?" His features softened while seeing me, it was maybe only a touch for him, maybe just a thing for one time but for me, it meant the whole world. When I was a kid going through abuse, it was like an unwritten rule for me- to die in solitude, I had left all hopes of ever finding a person for me, who would like a girl so vile and tainted? They would ept me, maybe for my empire, or for this hideous face which may appear not-so- hideous to some or maybe for this tarnished body. The options were many. But his oing in my life gave me a hope and it was so cruel of him to do that to me.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. "You have your information... Laina what happened? " he asked when a stray tear escaped my eye, wiping it quickly I stood up, trying to leave. "Why show care to me? why save me? You are here for some purpose ,right?-a big one, why to y me like a doll?" I said before walking towards the door. A hand wrapped around my wrist pulling me to a hard, warm chest providing me security from the outer evils. " Leave me" I protested quite unsure if I really wanted that. "Shhh, listen to me" his fingers delicately wiped the tears escaping my eyes to which I turned my face away. "I yed you as a doll huh?" His hot breath whispered in my ear as he twisted my body so that my back was stered to his warm smooth chest ,his armsing around my waist, holding me like I was fragile flower. "Have you seen yourself princess? Not a doll, my little treasure, MY doll and I promise the one who wide. A tender kiss was ced on my shoulder, then on my hair. The action was not for pleasure of bodies, it was pure like the gardens of Eden, it was a promise, an oath, a feral vow. It was a thing so pure, it could have been undecipherable if we have been lovers. "You gave me your word to protect my secret binding it to your pride, today I, Ajax promise you- nobody willy a finger on you, little treasure and I bind it with my life" his ced ast kiss just behind my ear, making me shudder. "Laina that scar you have....." his voice got grave at the end like that of angel of death."...who gave that to you-Vce Strom? are there more?" I sucked in a deep breath, gasping for air, slowily lifting my eyes to meet his. "No h-he would never- " His palms engulfed my cheeks "Don''t lie Laina, you are ying with fire here, little treasure" though his voice was soft, his eyes remained feral, primal, lurking in depths of darkness, unable to quench his bloodthirst. "The one you saw, there are m-many of them, he did that to me for days, but I will have my revenge, I won''t let himy another finger on me" his hold on my face tightened with a fraction still being delicate, those orbs were not filled with anger, right now madness seemed to dance a destructive dance in them, though I saw a surge of an unknown emotion in them-respect. "You must be going little one, your father will be worried" he stepped back giving me space just to make me realise my hands were mmy and trembling. "What are we Ajax?" I asked, stepping back and gaining myposure and standing with my head high. "You are the prey, little one and I am the predator"he smirked. ............................................... "There will be a ck mustanging your way Tyler........burn it to ashes" he tightened his hold on the phone. "You messed with a Waylon earlier and it was right, but this time you messed with the devil reincarnated" ........................................... Harsh thunderstorms with lightning prevailed outside the Strom pce. Wisps of frosty hail fell down from the dark clouds which were swirling like a whirpool ,singing a tale of emotions raging inside the heart of the Strom princess. She crept up slowly in the dark , her paces calm and cid so not to alert other members, she wasn''t watching her arrive safely. Hatred surgery through Vce Strom, her soft skin iriked him to turn it''s illuminating glow to the crimson of that of scars, which he thought would have always looked perfect on her. He gritted his teeth and his knuckles tightened to fists when he saw her looking straight towards him in the dark, she gave him a menacing smile and a flicker of her left hand, a sign and sight to behold- mercy. She knew he had send his assassins to eradicate her ethos from this world, she didn''t care because this time she had entrusted her life in his hands- in Ajax''s. She had just seen the assassin''s car following her without a worry because it was only Ajax who would dere that he was the predator and she was her prey and she would epted it but nobody else would chase her, they didn''t have the power, she was the huntress of Russian Tundra, only she hunts. She had disyed a satisfactory emotion when a Sonic st made the ck mustang following her, fly as scrapers of steel. Vce Strom''s eyes widened, he was a traitor, not a fool to confront her,times have changed she was stronger, much stronger. ******************** Chapter 18: Feelings Chapter 18: Feelings Strom Pce Russia ina''s POV Sometimes even after the mes still and the fire is extinguished, the ambers don''t die down. The attraction I felt towards Ajax was morphing into something I had no name of. Three months have passed since he has revealed himself to me and now all I do is steal nces at him when he wasn''t looking. He had countless number of fans. With a face and character like that which girl would not like him. What was there not to like. He was never polite but neither he was rude. He hated people approaching him so his deadly tone warned them off. I couldn''t care less about the way he looked because he would always be Ajax in whatever way he is. And Ajax was the word whose essence I desired with all my heart. But when talking to me it got filled with warmth like a desert dipped in Maple syrup and dribbling with honey. I hated the effect he had on me. I was sure that once he came out of his disguise girls would throw themselves at him, the superficial cover once removed would attracting both males and females. But would they able to see how truly beautiful he was from his heart. I was no naive girl, the man I felt for was a Mafia Lord and not even a Commander....he was the King. But being able to preserve one''s soul despite such cruel circumstances....how can I say that I felt nothing for such courageous soul. I was standing by my window, the stars twinkling like sapphires in the evening sky, the tangerine burnt of sun almost mixing with the crimson hues. I can seriously use a walk right now, it will definitely clear my mind of all the undecipherable thoughts, they were sinning and also something which was uncontroble. I have to talk to Ajax, a rude awakening was required for me and once his actions show that I am nothing for him....maybe then I would be able to move ahead. I picked up my cellphone dialling his number. "Ajax?" "Yes ina?" "I was thinking if you want to go for a walk with me." A series of bangs ricocheting from the background made me wince. "A walk.......sounds good, I will be there at Eve park." he pondered over it and I was just expecting him to say no but there was a small part of me which relished in the fact that he didn''t denied me. "Uh...Ok fine." ................................... I was sitting on a swing, my hands holding it''s chains for support were numb from the chilling, frosty air swirling in gusts. Small snowkes were falling from the oblivion, their pure white colour glowed as they seem to dance around me, a smile lit my face on seeing them. A fur coat wasid across my shoulders as I inhaled deeply into the pine cologne....Ajax. "It''s cold, isn''t it?" He pushed the swing forward making meugh as the cool wind caressed my face. "It is....but still you came." My voice was filled with surprise and a tinge of happiness. "I cannot afford you getting lost, now can I?" He replied in a humorous tone. "I am capable of taking care of myself." I was somewhat offended. "I know you can, the fact that you don''t need people.....you want them is what makes you unique." I blushed at that. He came infront of me as I shuddered from the cold. "Here" his upper body bend down as he wrapped a scarf around my neck, covering my ears with it. "thankyou" I whispered and a small white fog escaped my lips as they parted. We were so close, his Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. sensuous lips just a little away from mine. He pulled back, the primal gaze of his eyes locking with my saddened ones. I felt rejected. "You are a trouble....." He spoke in his deep voice. "a...... trouble which I can''t have enough of." I shuddered, my cheeks getting heated despite the harsh weather. "Tell me something about you ina....something which I don''t know." "My favourite colour is -" "Hmm....its Royal blue, your favourite flowers are gardenia, you love winter, are allergic to chillies. You love strawberries." My eyes widened "What else do you know? I.. well don''t mind me... this ismon knowledge." "Common knowledge?" He grinned. "You are a kind of mystery to me ina...but I do notice that you smile when you see a child, the awe on your face when you realise how such a small thing is so full of beauty and life. You like finding shape in clouds, hate socializing even though you are good at it. You like water but hate swimming. You say you trust people but the truth is you turn your back to them only expecting and counting the time when they will backstab you...in reality you don''t trust anyone. You control your emotions to the extent where they can no longer exist, you...." I was frozen at my ce, my mind in absolute frenzy with the things he said. "....are brave and there are these walls which you have build around yourself to keep people away but deep down they are made only in hopes that someone would break it someday." "Are you a stalker?" "I am not a stalker but I surely am observant. I wonder if I can the same about you treasure, because I know you stalk me." His lips ghosted over my ear. "And I am your willing victim." Chapter 19: Her Slave Chapter 19: Her ve Axiom Academy Russia ina''s pov I watched as a certain boy wearing a worn out blue sweater with total nerd appearance walking towards me. He was brilliant, I would give him that ,nobody will recognize the devil this way- all sweet and shy. "Can I talk to you for a second Aj-Ace" I asked approaching him. "Why?" his arrogance reflecting in his masculine voice. I was still flushed from our previous encounter but will he know so? Nope "Because I said so" I replied sassily to which his lips quirked in azy smile. Woah it was so sexy and it lightned his whole face like a moon glowing upon him- can I eat that smil- get a grip Laina, I watched his eyes glinting with amusement as he shook his head. "I am going to the library, if you really want toe" he asked to which I nodded. "You know I do notice your female guards following me....always." I looked into the unmistakable greens when he took off his sses after reaching towards the far end of the old library. "If you are ufortable with it, just say so, I will manage the rest." He replied now being all serious. The library was magnanimous, old wooden smell surrounded the area, it was surprisingly refreshing taking into consideration how old it actually was, with all the most beautifully ancient books whichThis belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. seemed to get dusty with time. Most of the people preferred new tech library because of the machines andtest technology there. I wondered why he was so old school and to be honest....... I loved it. "You don''t have to do this, I can protect myself." "I know you can, I never doubted you but Vce is a bastard and he can stoop very low...he ys dirty." he said , his voice getting low and dark, to which I sighed. "Look Ajax I am not your responsibility, I don''t want to be a burden, I can bring you a lot of trouble for getting involved in all my matters" I replied hotly. "So why don''t you, you little sirena. Why not free me from all this trouble."he walked towards me like stalking his most favorite prey. With his each step forward I took a little one back. "You know this don''t you...." his knuckles traced my cheek softly, so intimately. "... you have my soul, my heart and my body, you know I would do anything for you, I would kill for you, die for you, practically little treasure, you have me wrapped around your little fingers." He kissed all my fingers one by one, making me watch all his movements without blinking, holding my breath. He still backed me till he had me where he wanted, all traped and at his Mercy. My back hit the old bookshelf softly and my breath hitched with the close proximity ,eyes widening with his confession." I-I don''t want to control you Ajax." I replied finding a little sense of voice in me. "But you do, even if you don''t want to, you have made a ve out of me." his thumb gently touched my lips, tracing it. I didn''t knew what to do other than being freezed, I was afraid of him, of his presence, it made me feel- cherished, adored and ......fragile even. His warm palm fully engulfed my waist possessively whislt giving me enough time to retreat from him. I knew he didn''t wanted to bring chaos in my life but truth to be told he was like fire to my soul, rain to my scars and wind to my life- he was my peace and even if he was chaos, I craved him. His another arm went behind my back caressing me softly with so much affection and taking his fingers in my hair,even ying with it. My breathing was erratic and heart was thrumming with nervousness, he did that to me. I closed my eyes releasing soft breaths feeling him." I will take my revenge my treasure, if I will be your ve ......" his hands tightened around my waist protectively giving much needed warmth and care. It became so difficult for me toprehend his words. "....I will cherish you so much that you will be mine, because little treasure, a king will only bow down to his queen and only love would bend him" and with that he smashed his lips to mine. Chapter 20: Proposal Chapter 20: Proposal Axiom Academy Russia Anvis Library Ajax''s Pov Drug- I was surely a damned person but I have not got addicted to anything all my life other than victory but this moment the consciousness of why there were wars for women, why men sacrificed their life for love and why Shakespeare was too keen to fabricate sos for his Rosedy was evident to me. She was a drug and I was an addict, the first time I saw her descending like an angel from the stairs of thatvish ballroom, my hatred for her froze for a second, for that time being she was my goddess and I was her devotee. Vce Strom had proimed his fake love for ina innumerable times, always making her target of his nemesis- a trap in which I was lured. My stomach churned at the thought of hurting her that day, I wanted to wreck myself for even thinking like that for a second, but as I remembered why I was doing this, abhorrence surged through my body. I will quench my thirst for vengeance- I had decided that day. But when the stark truth, that she had gone through depths of dark hell because of him was exposed, it cascaded like an acid across my soul, making my insanity perform a dance of destruction. I will not let that monster ruin an angel- MY angel. She was brave, I saw that in her eye- the burning fire coating the frost in her heart, the chiviry she had and the valour she disyed, I saw that all. Right now when my lips touched her''s, it caused a yearning sensation, passion collided with power, she was just like me- wild and unpredictable. She got on her toes, her hands, in my hair with one on my neck pulling me close to her. It wasn''t a kiss of dominance, it was a dance of craving. I pushed her towards the bookshelf, holding her hips. A moan escaped her lips, If I had a favorite music ever, it would have been nothing infront of her soft mewling, she was my doom. She needed the much needed breath, so I detached myself from her, her forehead came to rest on my shoulder which she grasped tightly while my arms went behind her pulling her impossibly closer, she released shallow breaths when I started peppering kisses on every inch of that creamy skin of her neck and throat. "Ajax, uh....I am sorry but this is important." Ryan called out from the end his eyes anywhere but on us. "So important that you cannot wait a minute?" "Tartarus is demanding your presence." My lips that were curled into distaste, produced a smirk. "Tell them I won''t being." All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "Ajax.....we need you. Think about it." "What is Tartarus? "the melodic voice asked from behind me. "The ce where I will bury Vce." ........................................................... Cally''s pov While walking out of my history ss I saw ina and Ace together and a smirk made its way to my lips, she was close to him, closer than friends usually be, her hand holding his arm while he possessively kissed her fingers. I made my way to them when I saw her blush to something he said, she was practically glowing. "Didn''t knew you were this distasteful while selecting a partner..... " I eyed Ace from head to toe to which he rolled his eyes, unbothered, but I couldn''t help and shake my head. ".....He is so ugly, what do you saw in him? Here I was stressing myself about you and -" "SHUT THE FUCK UP" she snarled to which my eyes widened. "Stay. Away. From. Him, I don''t care if you are feeling extra bitchy today or you want Ryan, unfortunately you are family ,fucking start acting like it." She red at me. " Hmm...right, unfortunately" I tsked. "Well I don''t care if you have him or any other idiot, just keep that in mind that Ryan remains mine ,wanted to warn you because you have a habit of stealing love" I matched her voice. "What. The. Fuck .You .Said?" Ace towered over me while keeping an arm around ina''s waist. His eyes dangerously shone and his tone made a cold shiver run down my spine. "I-I " I stuttered because I could not find words to reciprocate him, his tone made me want to hide. "Let''s leave, I don''t know what has gotten into her" ina shook her head and took him away while grasping his wrist. .................................................. "Cally! Cally wait! I walked faster on hearing Ryan''s voice. He caught my wrist and turned me towards him. "Hey, I want to talk" I removed my hand from his grasp. "Cally, I- I like you"he said nervously "Wait, a-are you proposing me for a date"?I asked not sure if this was happening. "Yes well, Cally, Ace told me about what happened" he drawled while pulling me closer. "So, now are you here to tell me to apologise and make friends with him" I asked incredulously. "No love, I want you to be his enemy and destroy him" ................................................ Chapter 21: Achilless Heel Chapter 21: Achilles''s Heel After one week Ac State Russia Ajax''s eyes were drinking her all, capturing her each and every movement as she glided across the room, twirling her dress, she seemed to be unaware of the person leaning against her door. A round silver carved mirror was proudly disying the Strom princess'' beauty as she smoothed down her dress. Looking at the mirror, she saw him behind her, giving his genuine signature grin which made him look so stunning, her breathing stopped for a moment. "You are really a treasure, a dangerously beautiful one at that" he turned her examning her almond eyes which were sparkling with happiness, kissing her forehead with so much affection that it warmed her heart. "I wasn''t too keen of wearing it but I guess you like it, i think I look less ugly in this" she joked but her eyes widened when she saw emotions in his eyes breaking like sparkling ss, turmoil in those turquoise green orbs- all raw for her, just for her. "You think you are ugly because of these scars? Now let me show you how ugly you are" with that he smashed his lips to hers, batteling for dominance, no it wasn''t a gentle kiss, it was a war of passion. His one hand engulfed her waist and other cupping her jaw and neck with one palm. Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. His tounge entered her mouth exploring her depths, kissing her like she was hisst breath, pushing her towards the wall while submerging her cold presence in his warm one- fire collided with ice. The Portuguese Devil and the princess of Russia''s frozen world- unaware to the world, their She loved strawberries and surely tasted like one, digging her fingers into his shoulders, the world seemed to the blur around them. She pulled away, her breathing rapid but he didn''t seemed to have enough of her, pushing down one strap of her dress he trailed opened mouth kisses along her corbone to her shoulder, then biting her neck in the soft-hard way that made her go crazy again peppring it with kisses. "J- Jax" she moaned out, a seiren''s call to his ears. "Time for telling you what you actually are little treasure" his tounge trailed her skin antagonizingly slow, teeth scraping softly against her neck. He flipped her so that her front was pressed against the wall. Taking off another strap down while continuing his wet kisses on her neck, his hands trailing down to her hips. She wished to touch him, feel him, kiss every inch of that ambrosial body of his and see the masculine beast wither for her, but right now it seemed like he was teaching her a lesson- the one she would never want to stop. He opened the back zip of her gown to her waist, her creamy flesh being exposed, the faded scars on her back seemed to scream the tale of her survival. He bend down on his knee, tracing each one of those marks with his lips while calling her his treasure, his goddess, his princess, his women, giving her so much love and care, it made her eyes glistened with unshed tears. "Who are you baby?" "I am your woman" "Hmmm...Baby you are the woman I will conquer the world with" If he was death she was ready to die. ................... Rivan Castle Russia Tartarus in Greek mythology is the deep abyss- a dungeon of torment, greif, cries and inflicting unimaginable pain on the evil souls making them suffer the same hellmes in which they burned the lives of other innocent men. But Tartarus headquarters of American mafia was a different tale, it''s roots of crimes were connected to the city of Houstan in America but it has spread it''s venom to Russia, China, Cambodia and various parts of Asia. Today was the birthday of the American Don Julian. Various delegates and connections were meant to be strengthen today and write a new history of blood in Russia. Arge garden embellished with white roses and Cami flowers came into view as a ck Mercedes stopped in front of it, security with all types of guns and snipers roaming on the roof of the Victorian style Castle secured the area. Cream coloured fountains sprouting blue water came into view as the driver of the Mercedes opened the door for his master- A man and a ck veiled beauty emerged from the car, her dress, a stark contrast on her milky skin, making her epitome of beauty, the man put his hand softly on her waist- a sign of respect and importance. The blue lush carpet adorned withvender and lcs weing them inside the castle. Several heads turned to eye the green eyed beast with brown hair- Ajax, staring him with awe, he was an enigma enough to enchant people. The girl beside him wasn''t a low standard seductress, she was a queen who owned thend she walked on and it could be seen the way her calm paces made people be aware of the huntress among them- ina. Her face was veiled with the finest of ckce, only making her eyes visible. The Don viewing the scene from above balcony spotted the one he was searching from one hour. To say Julian was happy and satisfied to have Ajax here was least one could say but he was surprised to see the girl with him, his eyes widened when he saw the grip he had on the girl- Pride and Respect but most of all it screamed of love. The Achilles heel of Ajax Waylon ,he smirked, so not only the Brazilian heir came himself but brought his precious women with him. But when his scrutinizing gaze examined the girl he noticed her movement described she was a trained warrior, a perfect match for the devil. She wasn''t his Achilles''s heel, she was his strength. Chapter 22: Betrayed Chapter 22: Betrayed Tartarus sub-headquarters Russia Julian Romanov''s pov All the sinners andwbreakers were under one roof, the people for whom the quintessence of water was thicker than the crimson blood flowing were enjoying the feast. rion of red liquor flowing from the fountain set in the middle of the golden ballroom provided a peace which was uncertain. I made my way towards the person for whom I had organised this soir¨¦e. "Ajax Waylon, I am d you graced us with your presence" the heir smirked as those words were uttered, his eyes held darkness in them, the one I saw years ago in his mother. His mother was one beautiful woman, brave, kind, intelligent, she was my precious girl -the perfect one to give birth to this Brazilian beast. Years, it had been years since I saw herst and I could help but feel guilty of my crimes. She was my sister and I couldn''t help her much at the time when she needed me the most but I was ready to make up for it. Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. "I am ted too Uncle Julian" I saw as a dark shadow covering my nephew''s face as he took in her people surrounding us. "Who is this youngdy Ajax, if you don''t mind me asking?" "No one whom you should be concerned of." he stonly replied while the girl clutched his arm softly. A sting of hurt passed through me, he despised me and it was crystal clear. "ina Storm, pleasure meeting you Sir" her melodic voice introduced herself and I saw a re of pride burning in those green irises- a princess for sure. "Hello my dear-" But as I recognised who she really was my fist clenched with unfanthomable anger, she was the girl, she was that girl. "Ajax how dare you" I roared while gritting my teeth keeping my voice low enough for him to hear. "It wasn''t her fault, touch her hair even and I will bury you alive, Uncle or not" Ajax''s voice has got dangerously low at the end. "Meet me in the office after the party" Imanded him. " I will meet you in your office right now" he took her hand and led her upstairs and I can''t help but be surprised when my soilders parted for him like he was their king. ----------------- Fyra''s ce Russia Cally''s pov My emotions were rippling like a stone thrown in stagnant water, sitting infront of Ryan in a cozy Egyptian style restaurant with him confessing his love for me was like ice cold water being showered upon me. He dragged me to this ce, the homey atmosphere with various heighliographs drawn on the golden walls depicting Pharos, their gold, Ruby and treasure chest, it all appeared very royale but ssic. I was quitely sipping my chocte shake while he had his chilled beer. Earlier I was so radiant that I have broken his and ina''s possible strengthening friendship and maybe future love but right now I was rather disoriented. His hatred for ina and Ace was surprising, so was his confession that he was never attracted to her and his friendship with Ace was rather facious. His soft hold on my chin awakened me from my thoughts. "Cally he is not a good boy he appears to be, he is one hell of a devil, we need to separate him from ina or their power together will be undisputed." "Again her? Ryan, Ace is a freaking nerd, an ugly one at that too, I don''t know why you are so much concerned about him? He is your friend, right? " "He is not my friend, listen to me Cally, he is a dangerous person, he needs to be tamed, his power has to be controlled and he must be brought down on his knees before he brings the whole world on theirs." "Okay, I had enough of your fantasies, I should probably go." he grabbed my wrist stopping me as I tried to get up. "He wants to kill your father..." that made me freeze. "The only way to stop him is to inform your father." "Who is he?" I asked my eyes blown wild and mind on full alert. "His name is not Ace.....His real name is Ajax Waylon and I am sure you have heard that name." My mind and body froze, a chill ran down my spine with a fear so terrifying like never experienced before seized me into it''s clutches. He was the type of person I never wanted to encounter...ever,the merciless and ruthless killer, ina being with him made me concerned, he wasn''t a good boy, he was... Ajax Waylon, the Brazilian Mafia Don who killed his own father when he was merely ten years old enthroning as King of Underworld. _____________ Chapter 23: Nemisis: Wrath Chapter 23: Nemisis: Wrath Tartarus sub-headquarters Russia It was a pitch ck night, the luminescence of moon and stars was absent with thunder clouds surrounding the Tartarus sub-headquarters of Russia reassembling the night of the crowning for Ajax as the Devil of Underworld- a ce of blood thirst, misery and torments. Entering the office of Julian Romanov brought his childhood memories back like a sh of time. He was reminiscing those days when he used to be innocent and curious- the big green eyed child with no malice, the same greens which now haunted people in their nightmares. ina moved to sit beside him when he pulled her on hisp, the Russian heiress opened her mouth to argue but seeing him so lost nestled close to him, her head on his chest, her strawberry fragrance calming him. She had always seen him calcting and scrutinizing things but this time his crystal eyes seem to sing a foreign tale of cruelty and hardships bestowed upon him. He closed his eyes and grabbed the office desk tightly instead of her, the ss sides digging into his palm but physical pain was nothingpared to the pain he lived his entire life and he didn''t wanted to bring the same pain to her life. The veil was removed and soon a feather light kiss was ced upon corner of his lips being traced to another corner while trailing his chin, his hold seemed to loosen. ina reached for his hands, lifting it up, kissing the palm softly, his wrist then his knuckles, his fingers- one by one, cing his arms on her waist. "To uncover my veil is a dangerous thing, isn''t it?" It was her first time initiating a move on him, but he needed to let out his anger or it would burn him and in turn it would incinerate her. If he was fire, she would be his ashes. "If anybody would have heard me introducing myself as ina Strom....it would have been a war...they would have killed m-" A growl escaped from deep inside his chest as he stopped her talking by colliding his lips with hers, it wasn''t an innocent kiss, fire danced as his lips left a wet fire across hers, his tongue entered her mouth, exploring her making her moan, her own tongue stopping him from establishing total dominance to which his hands travelled down her waist to her thighs, touching and digging his fingers on the bare flesh avable through the parted gown. His hands travelled higher to her upper thighs making her gasp giving him enough time to manifest Nobody would touch her....he was a sinner, she was his sin. He was a mortal, she was the nector he was searching for, if he was dying then she was hisst breath. She straddled him, her hands untying his tie and throwing it on the desk, his aggressive passion was a whirpool of burningva, his anger andpassion danced together. She broke the kiss to which he rested his head back at the throne chair giving her control, he needed to see his treasure''s power, he wanted her to control him to guide him. She bit his neck softly licking the skin, leaving hot, wet kisses on his neck ,tugging his smooth ck hair, moaning as she tasted the chocte essence on his skin, she wanted to devour him which he appreciated by a throaty groan. Opening the top three buttons of his shirt, she left open-mouthed wet kisses on his chest- His ears perked up, her gown was the first thing he fixed, followed by her veil. Looking her once from top to bottom he gave her a small kiss to which she gave him a confused look. She sat on the chair beside him as soon as the intruder entered the office, none other than the American Don himself- Julian Romanov. "What did you wanted to talk?" his eyes remained void of all emotions other than anger when he looked This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. at the girl sitting beside his nephew. He took a seat at the chair in front ,ignoring the fact that his newphew was acquiring the throne right now- his throne. "I want you to help me to kill my archnemisis- our nemisis, I want you to kill the person who destroyed my family, I want Vce Storm''s head" ........................................................ Storm Pce Russia Cally''s pov "Dad- " I began with a trembling voice on my phone .I was seated in my bedroom with me on my bed and Ryan on the couch examining my each and every move. "Not now Cally -" he said with a tired voice ready to cut me off. "Ajax Waylon is here" a sharp intake of breath was followed by a deafening silence. "H-How do you know?" His sharp voice was on full alert, now sounding all rejuvenated as a bucket of ice cold water was poured upon him. "I want you to talk to someone." My voice was on the verge of cracking, I was afraid. "Mr Strom, greetings. I am Ryan you daughter''s boyfriend and......Ajax head bodyguard." his voice came out stiff without a wavering syble. "Listen there boy, if you touched my daughter I will have your head, will search for your family and rip them off to shreds." My father''s thunderous voice bellowed from the phone. "I will not be your first time, right Mr Strom?" Chapter 24: Connections Chapter 24: Connections Ac State Russia ina''s pov I was sitting in Ajax''s kitchen- all lush with white porcin and grey- ck walls with sleek silver enhancements, all in all it looked Royale. I twirled my cup of coffee, the rosy aroma of it calming my nerves. Years back it was a dark fabel - the story of a kid who murdered his own father and converted his business of hard earned money to a Mafian empire ruling with an iron fist. Now graciously standing at the counter with a recepie book in his hand, looking all adorable and confused, eyebrows scrunching together and lips drawn in a pout Can he be his father''s killer? "Jax" "Hmmm .......do you like Chinese or Italian?" he asked with much curiously. "I like both, but a pizza would be nice for now." "Okay,pizza it is then" I shook my head and a smile fought it''s way to my lips when I saw him closing the cookbook and dialing Pizza Hut but soon my brain brought me back to the reality. "Jax....can we talk?" He eyes met mine and it became crystal clear that I was talking in all seriousness so he took a chair in front of me. "What do wanted to talk about?" "Look, if I am at your side I should know details about our n, the past- your and mine should be clear to one another" his body tensed. "Ajax....what happened to your father?" his body became rigid and stiff, the warm expression on his face was long gone reced with chilling rage. "Drop this topic ina." he replied with gritted teeth and with so much hostility that I flinched. "Look.....I will tell you soon." I bobbed my head. "You wanted to take revenge from Vce by hurting me.......what now?"his eyes contained sorrow for one second ,they ignited the other. "Revenge or not, I was not going to hurt you but now as fate ys cards in my favour.........Cally-" "You are not going to touch her" I replied calmly but my temper was spiking. "I will do what is necessary" his tone was void of any emotions. "Your ''necessary'' dosen''t involves her!"my tone of voice matched his as I stood up walking away from him but as I reached the kitchen door I was mmed against the nearest wall, a gasp drawing out of me, his body covered mine- every ridge and groove melting in his muscr one. "It''s about my family and you don''t have any say in that matter" it took a second to register his words due to our close proximity. His eyes were fixed on mine, a centimeter of distance between our lips. "Ajax, If you touch my cousin, it bes MY family matter and I am not backing down." "You are too stubborn!" "I am stubborn because you cannot govern me and bend me ording to your will?" He stepped back from me and I suddenly started feeling cold, now that his warmth was gone. "No because you don''t get that she hates you and she would not leave any chance to hurt you". "It''s my right to defend myself not bring harm to her." Our fury matched like waves in ocean. He observed me for what it seemed like hours which infact were only few seconds, his eyes filled with warmth surprising me. "The Storm Princess is dangerously loyal isn''t she? ......I will tell you about my father" My eyes widened when he mentioned it... Was he testing me? Anger surged through me, haven''t I done enough to gain his trust? "Were you testing me to see if I am trustworthy or not?" "No I was proving my uncle''s suspicions wrong" now that he said that, it dawned on me that indeed Julian asked him to talk to him in soltitude. "Okay now I understand......tell me about your past" ................................................................. A little girl was sleeping in the farthest corner of a Mercedes, a Brazilian businessman sitting beside her. Seeing dried tears on her face he pulled out a long sigh. His palm patted her head softly, her eyes fluttered open from the contact, she took her time in observing the surrounding of the moving vehicle. A hand came in front of her making her flinch. But instead of bringing harm, that hand held a wrapped strawberry cake. Her eyes moved towards the other person who gave her a genuine smile, the one which she returned with her own. Taking the cake her big brown eyes went starry as she took a bite. "Thank you so much, it''s delicious" she replied shyly. "You like it?" She bobbed her head furiously to which he chuckled. "My son also loves it" "C-can I meet him?" "Sure, you can do sweetheart but right now you want to go back to your uncle, right?" He asked softly to which she nodded happily. "I don''t like those big meanies in ck, b-but I like you, you are just like my dad" "Sir, we are here" the driver announced as a bodyguard in ck opened the car door. The girl clutched on to the arms of her new friend. "My uncle''s mansion!" This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. "Let''s go darling, I wanted to have some talk with him, want to apany me" she held his hand in reply. "Hey I forgot to tell you my name-I am ina Storm, and you?" "Greetings love, I am Leonard Ace Waylon" ...................................................... Chapter 25: Crimes Chapter 25: Crimes Astro Pce Brazil Rendezvous of the world''s most deadly crime organizations was held in Brazil. Members of Russian, Greek, Vietnamese, French and Spanish mafia families and theirpdogs were brought under the same roof with greed, lust and ravenousness for power running in their blood. Only American mafia couldn''t be involved, their chief was soon to be weing a heir or heiress. An imperative member who was rted to all these monsters, helping them in their heinous crimes had gatherd them- Vce Storm. A lustrous greywood with silver lining served as a roundtable in a Pce so splendid that brought the Royal mansion to shame. Vce was the supplier of illegal drugs arms, assassins and human trafficking. Right now he had a single problem-the one which could expose his true identity to the world- Leonard Waylon. "What do we have in it for us?" The Russian mafia''s cheif asked using his rugged voice. "He knows about our human trafficking buisness" was all Vce said and the whole conference had their mouths shut. "We will destroy his name from the history so that our can remain." ............................................ Waylon Pce Brazil 9 years ago The sun was down below the horizon, the crimson-orange streaks splitting the sky in two contrasts- the darkblue hues of the evening without any moon and the bloody red, it seemed like nature was ying games. Only if I had knew then, it sure was a game but a lethal one. "Jax what are you doing outside kidoo? it''s getting dark, get in" my mother''s voice chimed from the kitchen seeing me sitting at the doorstep. "Let him enjoy the sunset Liliana, I will go and sit with him" my father''s voice bellowed. As I looked inside she was blushing softly as my father stole kisses on her cheeks. "Dad! Mum! E"I made a gagging sound as theyughed. "Dad, can I y that basketball game on your phone" I asked innocently as my dad strolled over to me smiling. "Only ten minutes Jax" his tone was yful to which I nodded happily. "Dadda I am hungry " a soft voice called, my six year old little sister with her bunny pillow, dragging her feet came to the kitchen sleepily, she looked cute as hell. He got up from my side going in, my game abruptly stopped as a call popped up which I naively received, had I been knowing it was the biggest mistake of my life, I would have not. "Hello Mr Waylon, how are you? How''s your beautiful wife? I bet Liliana would look hot in my bed and yes not to forget an even prettier daughter....Dia right? She would make a great asset in future once we have our hands on her.... Ahh your son..he would be the perfect ve too." The line went dead and my blood boiled at how he talked about my mother and sister, I won''t let anybody harm them. As soon as he cut the call I heard sounds of bullets, sses shattering, windows were being ripped off from hinges. The screams of my mother and sister on that day torment my soul to this moment. I quickly ran inside to see my family where my father pulled me in a hug, he was protecting all of us from bullets, we could not run anywhere, they wereing from all directions. Suddenly they stopped, a dead silence fell upon us and a man with cold eyes entered the house, they were scary ck, wearing a blue coat he stood looking all around the house. "Oh looks like my men have done arge mistake. They are fools Mr Leonard, don''t mind them" "Who are you and what do you want?" "Straight to the point Mr Waylon... I see, well we are here to kill you" I could hear the low sobs of my sister, could see continuous tears of my mother ,they were terrified, so was my father. He loaded the gun and pointed at my father''s head. "Wait" my voice came our strong despite unfanthomably strong fear choking me. "What little boy, wanna bid farewell to daddy?" "No, I want to kill him myself" the said person was in shock for a second before a sinister smile made its way to his lips. "x? Baby what are you doing?" My mother was inplete shock, my sister now pressed her face Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. in dad''s hand and my dad stayed shell shocked. "What I should have done years ago, when he loved this little bitch more than me, he never cared mom, you should be at my side" My each word was like a stab to his heart but what everyone was unaware of was that I was crumpling inside, I wished to rush to him and tell him how much of an idol he was for me, how much I loved him. "Give the boy a gun" the assassin held out a gun for me, they were many- too many and they pointed their guns to my whole family if I tried being smart. "No I want to kill him painfully, I want a knife" my mother hugged him tightly and begged me to stop but father knew, he saw it in my eyes. An understanding passed between us. I clenched my jaw, my eyes blurring with unshed tears. I plunged the knife deep in his abdomen, he wheezed out blood groaning in pain. I then striked on his thigh, thick warm blood began flowing, he came to his knees with my mother and sister screaming as he fell on the floor, they came forward sobbing but were pulled apart from him. They checked out his pulse but found none. " Will you do a thing, throw these two into the basement" the boss nodded. My mother clutched onto my sister, her eyes full of misery and betrayl as two men dragged them, throwing into the dark ce. For now it was the safest ce for them. They came back and secured their position behind their leader, there was a faint tremble in their hands, the leader of the group had sweat covering his forehead. "Your father''s body will receive proper funeral-" "No need, let it rot here" " W-what else do you want boy?" "I know you will kill me, but I will trade all money information of my dad in return of my life would even work under you, just I want to talk to your mafia boss once." .............................................. Blood was dripping form the hands of the said boy of ten, as soon as he arrived in the ''secured'' office ce which consisted of Russian, Spanish and French and Veitnamese mafia leaders, the said four were ughtered mercilessly. Vce was lucky he had left earlier but soon, soon he would be running out of luck. He didn''t traded his father''s money for his freedom, he traded his own life for taking vengeance. He secured his position as heir to the blood throne. Chapter 26: Love Chapter 26: Love 9 years ago Waylon Pce Brazil Screams of anguish were expected, agony of bleeding heart of a recent widow would have been understood but the contemporaneous silence was something that frazzled the Waylon Pce that day. Ajax''s eyes were red, puffy from crying, his hair dishevelled, his clothes torn from savage fighting, scars adoring all his frame, that was the way life turned an innocent child into a murdrer. His family was on stake, his sister and mother would have been sold and used like toys, he didn''t had an option. Walking towards his Pce with new found guards who didn''t wanted toe across him, they thought he have got nothing to lose now and that''s where they did a severe blunder. He entered his home meeting the same dead silence, the ce where his fatherid wounded earlier was an empty spot tarnished by blood. Running towards the doors of the basement he found it to be empty, they weren''t here. A call rang from the shattered phoneying on the floor, a familiar number visible on it. "Uncle Julian.....I don''t want fighters, I want living killing machines." ...................................................... Present Ac State Russia He remembered, he endured the frenzy of it every second, his eyes were closed, only sounds of deep breaths could be heard. A warm tear trailed down the eyes of the Russian heiress, her fingers touching his cheek gently, stroking it, caressing it slowly. His hand held her palm, squeezing it softly, kissing the insides. "I am sorry Jax, I am so sorry baby" her voice whispered softly as he traced his thumb underneath her eyes to stop her tears, she leaned in his touch. Getting up ,she sat on hisp hugging him tightly. Her arms encased him in a protective gesture. Who could have know that beast would need protection? "Where are Lilliana and Dia, we will bring them back when all of this is over, we will visit your father''s grave too Jax" that drawled a dry chuckle from him. "My mother and sister are safe and healthy." "No dobut why Julian hates me so much, Vce has destroyed your life, if I hadn''t have met your father he would never had been pulled into this trap." "Laina, if you hadn''t met my father, that bastard would have fucking traded you!" his jaw clenched as he held her in a tight grip, pulling her impossibly close. "Sacrificing one life is better than immting four, you deserved a loving childhood. While I was having the fun of my life, you were suffering so much. I would do it now and everytime if that''s the cost of you being happy." her voice cracked at the end. "You think, you living a hell life will make me fucking happy? Would you let those fucking vile beings Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. breathe in the same air as you, let being near you" he was livid. "I-I.....Would you let them?" she asked in a whisper. He growled in rage as his palm entangled her silky stands pulling her head backwards while his lips touched her ear. "Nobody is ever going to touch you, not even look at you, I will feed their fucking eyes to vultures. I am no angel baby, I am a fucking grim reaper, I will burn the bastard alive. The words you uttered were dangerous, my treasure and now you should be afraid of only one person" His lips were almost touching hers, his green forests were drowned in her earthly browns. Her each soft curve was pressed against his own hard muscle. "Jax...." "Yes Laina?" His gaze was intense, solely focused on her. "I-I love you" her voice was nothing like before, it was pure raw, vulnerability shining in her deep chocte pools, she was expecting a rejection. His eyes darkened to interminable cks, before she could repent her decision he closed off the distance between them. Her hands trembled as she took hold of his hair in one while resting another on his shoulder. The kiss was never like before......he wasn''t just touching her, he was marking her his. Their lips were moving in sync, both of them fighting for dominance, he let her win this one. Her tounge entered his mouth exploring it, ravishing it. She broke the kiss,her breathingboured, his pupils were dted "You are MINE, only mine, I love you ina Reece Storm and I will do anything and everything for you little sirena." he pulled her close, her head resting on his chest. "Your mother will hate me just like Julian does. Your father was very kind." she sighed. "My mother is no fool Laina, she belongs to the lineage of the oldest dynasty of mafia''s, she though never approved of this life but under her guidance I trained with Uncle Julian. She knows this world. She will love you" She nodded her head hesitantly. "And love, my father is in no coffin and it''s just the time being that he will be walking on Vce''s ashes. He is alive. " Chapter 27: King and Queen Chapter 27: King and Queen Aster Mansion Russia Vce''s pov The course of wind has changed, stratification of felony and crime with the time have started to corrode. Building this scarlet establishment had required a massacre- a offering ritual of human lives and blood, among those was the life of Leonard Waylon. Ajax Ace Waylon, that name had resonated nine years ago, the sounds of which burned my ears, I wanted to see the boy myself, hearing whose name the magnificent mafian army of five nations including his home Brazil, bowed down. They say love is strong but power is stronger, Cally was infatuated with a mere bodyguard whereas my ns for her were prodigious. Ajax as the King and Cally as the new Storm Princess and his Queen would bring the world on their knees. I was informed that Ajax was interested in ina but the boy who didn''t bat an eysh while killing his blood was highly doubted to want anything other than to make ina just a toy to y for awhile. He would be the perfect person to escort my daughter and Ryan would be killed by him because of his betrayal- the perfect n. I will give him what he wants- power and in return the Strom Empire will be mine. An iing phone call diverted my attention to it " S-Sir your house......" "What the hell is happening there? What''s is with all that chaotic sounds in the background?" "Sir .....the entire house is in mes....and your wife..." "WHAT HAPPENED TO MIA?" "S-Sir...she is m-missing" .............................................................. Ac State Russia ina''s pov His adam''s apple bobbed down as he gulped the energy drink. Watching his rough calloused hands and mouthwatering muscles flexing as he strained that excercise rope made my mind went strait to gutter. Lucky rope If those hands could provide me warmth in such harsh Russian climate... what if they decide to touch me elsewhere, the thought made me clench my legs tighter as I stopped my treadmill abruptly. Laid back watching me like a hawk, his emeralds following my each move, it did wonders to my traitorous body . His eyes darkened, jaw locking. My God! he knew what was I thinking. "Tired yet?" I asked him to which he gave me a smirk. "I am not, neither are you Laina.....you seemed to be distracted though" his deep velvety voice said in a husky breath. Prancing closer to me, his one hand gripped my waist. "Why are you daydreaming about, baby? he whispered as I observed his hands, veins forming a masculine pattern, smooth but rough, warm butmanding. His form pulled me nearer, my soft bosoms pressing into his hard chest. My breathing gotboured as he traced a thumb on my bottom lip. I slowly opened my mouth taking his thumb in, biting on it. He groaned as his lips smashed to mine, the people who said kissing ignited sparks were liars, this was damn fireworks. He bit on my bottom lip hungrily, then soothed that beautiful ache by sucking on it to which I moaned in his mouth. I got a sudden call, though Ajax didn''t seemed to mind it at all, he was having a feast where I was the desert. "J-Jax" his lips detached from mine as I evened my breathing before picking up the call, Dad. "Yes Papa, no I-I am fine" I gasped as a pair of hands lifted my tee-shirt, tracing my waist, then stomach, moving higher as it ran sensual touches on my ribs. "No..No I will be back...I was running a treadmill in a ...g-gym.....o-ok bye dad" Before I could scold him for almost getting me caught, his mouth trailed over my neck. My hands ran smoothly on his abs as I was pushed to the wall, my hands being held at the side of my head as his delicious assault on my lips continued, I bet they would be swollen by now. "When I ask a question answer me my love or you will get punishments like these, more than often." "I ain''t answering you much then." I said breathlessly as I kissed him again but this one was special...gentle, no rush just savouring every taste, every moment relishing in each other.He pulled apart. "I want to tell you something ina." I brought my lips to his neck as I could pay attention to anything other than him. "Baby you need to hear this." His hands cupped my cheek. "Vce has send me a proposal, a deal of blood...Me and Cally as a couple." As soon as those words left his mouth I was stunned. "What was your reply?" My voice came out strong and cold, harsher than I intended. "What would you have done if I had said yes?" His eyes searched mine for answers...the ones which he already know. "I would be jealous Ajax, of course I would be but if you stay with another girl, no matter who she is, you aren''t a man to be kept....I will never do a cheater for a man or ady cannot be stolen, the other one has no power if your partner is loyal. If you allow any other girl to touch you, you are not made for me." I replied my voice calm and distraught. "What do you think I would have done love?" His hand caressed my hair softly as he whispered in my ear. "You must have rejected it" I closed my eyes sighing. "You have earned my respect Laina. I give you my word treasure, before touching any other woman I would end my life , I did rejected it baby but he send it with so much hope, I dispatched a small gift withContent ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. it......a gift worth rememberance. May lord show mercy to those who disrespect my Queen because I won''t. Chapter 28: War I Chapter 28: War I Warning: Violence ahead. Present time Russia mes surrounded the once presumptuous mansion. The once white Walls were reduced to crumples and frailedwork of concrete was prevailing at it''s ce. Numerous calls alerted Vce that all of his property,nds and luxurious resorts have been stripped of their magnificence. Moreover his wife was missing, not that he cared about her, she could be killed for all he was concerned but being kidnapped means he had to give ransom money when his beloved money was already flowing out of his hands but he could not risk people knowing how much he despised her. He knew the honey eyed bitch was behind it and he was going to ruin her. ............,................. Hades-the god of underworld, the vanquisher of evil, ruled over demons, the said demons were once human, just like Vce Strom- cruel and without a conscience. Resentment and hatred were the only emotions which had their presence inside him. For him ina had crossed all her limits and he was going to make her life end, for once and all. Entering inside Strom Pce he made his way straight to Sandra''s chamber, not bothering to knock as now he was done pretending nice. He threw the door open to which ina''s mother jumped startled. "Oh my god! Vce !You scared me.....you could have knocked" she scolded him in a light tone to which he snickered. Making his way towards her, he gripped her hair hard ,forcing her to look into his eyes. "Vce, don''t you dare forget who I am. What do you think you are doing?" she could have been afraid Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org. and whimpered but that woman had one tough skin and the same fierce attitude she gifted her daughter but the surprise of the perfect Vce treating her this way shone clearly in her eyes. "How unfortunate it is for you Sandra, your shit husband is not here to save you, not even that wimp daughter of yours." The way he said those disrespectful things to Maximus and ina made her jaw clenched. Twisting his hands and getting out of his hold. A p echoed across the space with a red handprint of Vce''s face. "Do.Not.disrespect.my family" she said gritting her teeth. The p had made Vce realise the truth, that the woman he wanted for warming his bed was more than worth it. His face morphed into a bone chilling sinister smirk. He had wanted Sandra always but his bastard of a brother stole her from him. He married her giving a piece of him- ina. The first time he saw ina having the same eyes as her father, hair of her mother with the same beautiful smile, he wished to preserve the girl and treasure her always but looking at the adoration Sandra had in the eyes for Maximus made his blood boil. The then tiny girl was not to be preserved but to be destroyed, along with her father....then, only then he could have Sandra. "You my darling will only belong to me" with those words he caged her arms despite of her trashing and protest, binding them. "Leave me! MAX! MAXIMUS! " As soon as she took name of her husband, he lost it. Smacking her harshly across her cheek which made blood drip down her lips, he grabbed her hair dragging her towards the basement despite her struggle, protests and painful whimpers. "Maximus! Max! Please" Her voice was groged and raw from shouting but not a single tear fell down her face, she would never give the monster satisfaction of winning. .................................................. "Sandra, baby?" A sound piercing the hour of dead silence called out. Maximus Storm was home. "Love, where are you?" He tried to call her but the line was dead. For him it was very unusual that she ignored his phone call and she wasn''t anywhere to be found. After sometime of restless searching in every ce, he sensed the deadly atmosphere- all the bodyguards were absent. He quickly made his way to the basement, his eyes widening and hads trembling while enountering the scene in front of him. His wife was tied up against the wall, blood dripping from her scalp and face twisted in agony, she weakly called him out. He rushed towards her, seeing her condition, his eyes moistened while his heart roared in fury, the person behind all this will suffer. A gunshot prated his left ankle floowed by the right one making him fall on his knees to which his wife cried out. "Vce ....STOP THIS! DON''T DO THIS!" Maximus could have questioned his wife usation of his brother as a back-stabber but the anguish in her voice and her state made him whip his head towards the betrayer with bloodshot eyes. "I WILL KILL YOU!" Maximus voice was full of turbulence, he would kill Vce first chance he gets. "Sorry brother, but your daughter said she would kill me first....looks like nobody is killing me but oh I promise I will kill her slowly painfully after I kill you but my poor Sandra would not be a part of this horror......my future queen whore dosen''t deserves that" Maximus growled in anger. "A queen doesn''t breaks her promise, she will kill you Vce.....and she will kill you brutally." Chapter 29: War II Chapter 29: War II Revon Mansion Russia Cally''s Pov "I am trying Ryan...maybe she doesn''t wants to talk to me." I said as I throw my phone on the bed. "Don''t you find it suspicious that your mom hasn''t answered your calls from past two days?" Ryan Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. asked sitting on the couch beside me. "She must be with Dad because he too isn''t answering." Although I highly doubted that, my mom and dad could never be in the same ce together. He despised ,acting all nice when everyone is around but I had seen his real attitude towards her. "Call ina, she must be knowing something" my conscience screamed with guilt as he took her name, not only I had left her unprotected that day in club but also insulted her love. The cherry on top, dad was a monster who made her life hell, I highly doubted that she wished to talk to me. "Ryan? What happened? Where are you going?" I panicked when I saw him going out of the door. "Maybe Vce needs my help, I seem something is going on.......and if something'' up ...I won''t let Ajax and ina win" ...................................... Storm Pce Russia ck blizzard of dust engulfed the majestic Russian Pce. Hailstones fell from the sky, iceyers forming on the once green turf. A grotesque beast was hiding in the dark corner of the house with sinister grin seeing ina entering the house. His prey was finally in the trap. Closing the door softly, her eyes dulled as she took in the house. Trails of blood decorated the stairs- the same ones through which her father was dragged before he was shot again in the gut. Unaware of the horrendous deeds that weremitted there, her heart impulsated furiously at the thought of her parents hurt. "Mom! Dad! Where are you mom? Daddy?" She called out for them unenlightened that the army of killers and assassin''s were at her door watching her every step hiding in bushes. The were all murderers and criminals who were freed by Vce to incorporate an army and take over the underworld. Vce would have spared Ajax''s life, also his throne would not be snached if he agreed to marry his daughter but the bitter rejection and stripping him off his money enraged Vce to the core. Now Ryan will be his strongest weapon against Ajax. All his information sources and majority of the databases were hacked. He won''t be able to save ina. He won''t be knowing it. ina searched every room hysterically while Vce enjoyed her torment. "VALACE! Come out. I SAID FUCKING COME OUT, I KNOW YOU ARE HERE!" "Tsk tsk....my little neice, where are your manners darling" he chuckled evilying out of his spot. "Don''t you dare y games. Where are my parents?" "Hmm..I see, straight to the point, Your father is not well.... hopefully he dies soon and Sandra is where she should be, in the basement......well she doesn''t looks too good right now but she will be beautiful once I get to spend my night with her." A loud punch knocked Vce down, ina was aggrieved with insanity dancing in her eyes. She crouched down bending his arms furiously producing a pop sound- his shoulder was dislocated. The act followed a painful howl but she didnt stop as a series of jabs hit him continuously. Many pair of hands roughly pulled her away while several tried touching inappropriately. Her roar catched them off guard as she was thrown on the floor. Her eyes flew open in anger. Twenty men ,some with vicious smile on their faces greeted her. A man came forward to smack her but a harsh blow to his rib made him crouch down in pain. But the realisation soon dawned on her that the men were increasing and Vce was nowhere to be found. "Bitch" she sneered at his acimmation. "Feisty....I like it darling, actually we all like it, soon you will be just a whore for us to use." Other one said and soon a de pierced his vocals.He should have known better to insult her. She smashed her fist on his guts, while others just watched the show- it wasn''t a fight, it was a trap to kill her. She couldn''t fight thousands of these vile men. Chapter 30: War III Chapter 30: War III Strom Pce Russia ina saw Vce standing at the top of stairs observing the scene beneath. His left hand stayed limp while dried blood matted his cheek. She smirked with satisfaction seeing the condition he was in. Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org. "You can do whatever you want, just kill her in the end" "This bitch looks delicious" The men hollered withughter of sick pleasure but soon the sounds of bullets raining and bombs sting rumbled throughout the arena. The splendid mansion shook with the impacts. A hand came to grip her hair but a shrill screech reverberated as the man''s hand was cut off .A knife was plunged in the another hand of the rapist criminal and soon a gun shot straight through his head. ina took the opportunity and smashed her fist on nose of one offenders producing a satisfactory crunch. The men surrounding her were massacred mercilessly and the unknown helping assassin took off his cloak. "It will be fun killing you Vce, bow down, now that I have graced you with my presence" Ajax stood behind ina his armsing in front of her in an embrace while is chin rested on her shoulders, eyeing Vce with a promise of a brutal ending. "Bowing down to you? " Vceughed heartily. "You don''t have anything left, all your secrets are mine, all your properties are mine, your soilders will nevere because soon they would be mine too, thanks to my soon to be son-inw Ryan" "Have you thouroughly checked the given documents to be authentic father-inw?" Ryan smirked as emerged from the entrance. "What are you taking about? Where is my army?" Ryan opened the grand entrance''s door wider and Vce''s eyes gleamed as he took in the mafian soilders standing but strangely his vile army of criminals had miraculously disappeared. But soon his jaw clenched as he saw that the Mafian army were standing on their corpses, they weren''t waiting for his order but for themand of their King and Queen - Ajax and ina. "Your army? Oh the corpses can''t fight Vce" "YOU CANNOT FUCKING DECEIVE ME!" "Of course I can Vce, do you expect me to deceive my brother? I am not like you though, I see we need a proper introduction, My name is Ryan Romanov, son of American mafia don Julian Romanov, Ajax''s cousin" ina''s eyes widened as she looked from Ajax to Ryan who gave her a reassuring smile. "Your whole family is dead Ajax,what are you fighting for now, believe me this girl is a slut she won''t ever keep you satisfied." The greens were consumed by the darkest ck, he took strides up the stairs, roughly gripping his Vce''s hair, he dragged him down. His fist connected over and over with his body but he was not sated. The agony of his family, the scars on ina''s body and the way he tried to sell her, all came shing through his mind. "Dad" before he could deliver hisst blow ina ced her hand on his back stopping him, indicating the blonde girl standing at the door- Cally. "C-Cally?" Vce choked, he was surprised to see her standing there with no sympathy or emotions in her eyes. "Where is my mom, Vce" he sucked in air when he saw her eyes filing with haterd for him. Mia, her mom, his wife was kidnapped by American mafia, he never brought her back. "My maternal grandmother gave her entire property to me in her will, didn''t she? Is that the reason I am still alive" Vce didn''t show any remorse, he loved her because she was his money source but still he loved her. "He doesn''t deserves death, sometimes death is mercy, he will be send to the ck Dolphin prison." Cally''s words pierced the silence as Russian police sirens were heard. ................................................................. Two police officers took Vce away as the their head observed Ajax''s army. "You should have killed him Jax" the police leader said to him. "He deserves to rot in hell, and I am sure you will not make him get out alive because I will certainly not." he answered patiently. He had to be patient right now, he can''t risk the wrath of this police officer. "Your girlfriend is beautiful, I like her, she deserves to be happy" the officer said as Ajax observed Maximus and Sandra being lead to the ambnce as ina trailed behind them teary eyed. "I am d that you like her unless you have a crush on her, tell me again Dia, you are straight, right? "I kinda was but now when I see her.... ."she grinned mischievously "I have to stay careful then....Dia Lilliana Waylon ,the youngest police officer in Russia is dangerous" sheughed. "Dad and Mom will love her, you know. They want to meet her." "Soon princess, very soon" BLACK DOLPHIN PRISON do exists in Russia. ITS REAL: SOME INFO ABOUT THAT: This prison in Russia houses the worst of the worst - murderers, rapists, paedophiles and cannibals. Due to the nature of the convicts, the warders are just as brutal. The prisoners are not allowed to sit or rest from when they wake up until it is time to sleep, and they are also blindfolded and held in stress positions while being transported around. Chapter 31: Epilogue Chapter 31: Epilogue 8 monthster The thing about facade is that it falls. Sometimes the most breathtaking things stay in the shade of hideousness to hide their charm which may lead to the doom not of them but of the ashen world. After Ajax''s facade was revealed my parents had a hard time epting him. Not only he was famous for the crimes he nevermitted but also ''my parents were concerned for me to be in a rtionship with a killer'' Ajax''s words not mine. After knowing him well, mostly his past, well it was safe to say they loved him. Mom was obsessed with teasing us to which I sometimes blushed furiously, while Dad being my saviour didn''t forgot to give him yful res and serious fatherly warnings. Last night when I asked them if I can visit Leonard and Lilliana for a week in Brazil, I got a whole lot of presents, yeah, you heard right many presents for Dia, Leo and Lilly. Julian had started liking me much to his dismay, he often says how much of an enchantress I am to cast a spell on him, he has be more or less a family to me. Though he still remains wary of Ryan and Cally''s rtionship, but he will Cally and I have mended our rtionship to most of the extent. She is taking therepy to be a better person.Aunt Mia and Cally have lots to catch up though. Waylon''s spoil me rotten, like really. The first time Ajax took me to see them, I was bursting from nervousness. But they made me veryfortable, I felt like I had found a new family. I and Dia hit it off in the first go. These reminders of past make me giggle like a kid. Right now I was unpacking my suitcase in the biggest room of Waylon Pce.I frowned as I took out my perfume bottle- half empty. "Jaaax, why is my perfume half gone?" I drawled out the ''a'' in his name, asking him while he was in the bathroom taking a shower. Yes we were sharing a room. I heard the opening of the bathroom door and soon a pair of hands pushed my back into a hard chest which made butterflies flutter in my stomach. "Saying something, baby?" His rough masculine voice asked before he dipped his head in the crook of my neck covering it with kisses but I controlled my raging hormones focusing on his devious deed. " M-my perfume" a slow moan escaped my lips as he assaulted my earlobe with his lips. "I sprayed it in my office." My eyes flew open to that. "It''s a body scent, not a room freshner" I scolded him yfully but as soon as I turned to look at him, my mouth dried. He was looking glorious, soft beads of sparkling water covered his body, his wet hair turned to a side. He pulled me towards himself, my hands touching his shirtless chest, mouthwatering muscles evident, the sun kissed golden skin glowing against the dim light. "I like it because it smells like you so I sprayed it on everything- my desk, wadrobe, stationary .........everything but one, Laina" Fisting my hair, he pulled it backwards making my neck fully exposed to him ,my body shivered as his Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024. wet mouth caressed my jaw peppering it with kisses, his warm lips pressed against my throat kissing, sucking, venturing down savouring me, iming me. "What is it?" I whispered in a breathy voice. "I still smell like me Laina." He trailed open mouthed along my corbone antagonizingly slow. "You want to change that?"My eyes grew hooded when he went on his knees, raising my top kissing my stomach, moving towards my waist, his fingers digging on my hips ,not for a second detaching himself from my skin. "Change my scent to yours? Definitely." His luscious lips parted as his teeth scraped against my neck, a soft mewl escaped me. His heated gaze consumed me, it was intense a mixture of love and lust, a love so strong it made my knees go weak ,so strong that it was hard to decipher in mere words. "I am yours." I whispered and he shifted us on the bed seating me on hisp, his husky voice made my body go jello. "Kiss me" his warm breath hit my ear and made my heartbeat go wild and with that I smashed my lips to his, forming a dark desire, his tounge entered my mouth while mine was tasting him with the same feriocity while his hands cupped my cheeks softly. He pulled me apart, he eyes searching mine. When he saw my sweater had slipped off from one of my shoulders, he groned iming my lips once, twice, thrice, and I couldn''t register the world around me, I whimpered as his hands stroked my hair. Dominance, he was establishing control over me. When I looked into his forests green eyes, they were hooded, tempting me to drown in them. His face a sculpture by the Lord himself. Jesus he was the definition of the heartstealing devil ,I could no longer uphold the storm surging in me. "I will keep you on the edge savouring every bit of you. Worshipping you for the goddess you are. Next time remember this -"and with that he ced my hand on his heart. "I promise you that till the heart of this Hades beats it will be for you and you only. I will tresure you forever.I am yours as much as you are mine." I was bursting with nervousness ,my toes curling with pleasure his words gave. Seeing him so close gave me warmth, a sense of security a way of remembrance that I had fallen for him, he was mine. And he reciprocated my feelings, each one of them, oh how I wanted to kiss each and every inch of that ambrosial masculine body of his. It felt so right. It was like we were parted only so that we can meet ,like my whole soul was at peace. With that he lied me down, straddling my hips, still keeping his weight off me, my hands were held above my head, his body crouched down to my level until his lips were hovering over mine, until we were sharing the same breath. "Tell me Laina, what do you want, baby? I whimpered to it, he would make me say that? I didn''t wanted to sound desperate but as his hips grounded mine with his eyes looking at me like a full course meal, I acted on my instincts. "Touch me, hold me, show me that I am yours." his one palm held my hip while his other hand trailed below my sweater,taking it off. I moaned at his touch to my bare body. He pinned my hands above my head flipping me so I was onying on my stomach and what he did next made me shamefully scream his name in the most erotic voice I never knew I was capable of, he tore my silky top into halves, leaving me bare for him except the partially tore string that tied that sheer material to conceal my bosoms. He took me in my whole form ,drank my presence with his forest eyes. A growl escaped him "If I call you beautiful, it would be injustice to you, this...... this mere word cannot describe what you are ina " He started trailing wet kisses on my neck moving towards my lower back sucking and marking his way down my hips ,his fingers pressing the sides of my bosoms, his masculine rough hands digging softly in them. My body was still conceled from the heating gaze of my devil as my front was pressed against the mattress and oh my ,the way his hands were exploring every inch and every curve...... it was oblivion, just him and me. "Ajax" I moaned. I could not form a single word. It was as if I had forgotten the use of my tongue except his name. "ina!" he groaned putting his mouth close to my neck, he sucked leaving love bites there while I moved my one arm pulling his hair and right one moving on its own ord to his abs, abdomin. "I-I want touch you" with that I moved above him, my chest pressed to his naked one, my lips moving from his neck started trailing hot kisses down his stomach tracing my fingers on each and every muscle, I bit him on his shoulder de leaving hickeys for remembrance of my our love. I stopped above his heart kissing it softly meeting his zealous gaze and then left a wet kiss on it . I cannot control this ,not any more and without me realizing those were the sinful words that escaped my lips. "im me Ajax. " His breath hitched while he groned softly, his voice all raw "You have no idea what game you have started ina , you are testing my patience .you have bewitched me with those brown waves, that smile of yours, one look at you........ " his chest heaved, his face searching mine with such intensity like I was the reason of his existence. "one look at you and I lose control, all my sanity, like the storm brewing inside me cannot contain itself ,i want you, all of you, You have no idea of the things I want to do to you. I will take you with such passion that you will beg for me not to stop, you will shout, scream and cry for me ,just for me baby and that''s the only time you will cry, his hardness pressed against the softest parts of my body making me bit my lip and moan. He rolled us with now me under him, the thin sheer fabric of my half dingling bra did little to hide my bosoms with one swift motion it was yanked off my body. His eyes taking the scandoulous scene, he groaned deeply smashing his lips to mine, my back arching with the ferocity of kiss which made him even more vigourous with sensations leaving me senseless, speechless with pleasure. "Damn, my beautiful baby. Such a sweet little treasure." he whispered in between, eyeing my wild hair forming a halo and eyes closed in utter bliss. His touches....all I could remember was the way he made my body sing to them. I never knew Love was in my destiny. But him making love to me made me realise, If I was a fallen angel, he was my reason to fall. Chapter 35: Princess Chapter 35: Princess All the girls were lined up together, their hands bound above their head, the jute rope cutting through their skin drawing blood. All of them different but a simrity mingling them together, their red eyespletely nk, void of any hope and emotion only unfanthomable agony and anguish dripping from them. The feeling of helplessness clouding their heart as they were kidnapped for an auction- the auction for ves, pleasure ves mainly. They once joyous eyes were puffy from crying. The hall buzzed withmotion as buyers seated themselves, both male and female hungrily eyeing their victims. The men to kidnap the girl were standing at a side proudly disying their preys. They were from all over the country, their hopes high because of who was going to bestow them all with his grace- The Mafia King of five nation''s, the strongest person in the world- Ajax Waylon. There was no government above him. At 29 years of age he was government. "Settle down everyone, the King will be here any moment, please take your seats." And just like a prophecy, rumbles from the tires of more than sixty cars roared throughout the arena. It was an elegant hall, furnished with beauty and glorious luxury for weing the buyers. All heads turned at the arrival of a man, armed with guns, the guards following his every suit. His green eyes burning with an unknown emotion. He seated himself down on the luxurious chair only made for him....only for the supreme King. Ajax''s eyes scanned each and every girl, their own scarred for life. His sister and mother would have been here if that day he hadn''t killed the bosses of four nations. "S-Sir we are extremely lucky that you have graced us with your presence. If you allow the auction will begin." And the first time since he has entered the room, a sinister, bone chilling smile appeared on his face. "I am not interested in the girls, I am interested in them." His eyes were blizzards and anyone defying would be killed mercilessly.....he was pointing to the kidnappers. "B-but sir" "STRAP HIM TOO!" he roared, his army of men without any single dy followed hismand. The girls huddled in the corner, fear spiking in their hearts. "Begin the show." The calm in his voice terrified the people sitting as buyers, they knew they were not making it alive tonight. Ajax''s guards escorted the girls out of the room as a new host came forward his hands trembling and sweat dribbling down his forehead. "F-first" his voice squeaked. A man was brought forward, his face marred with scars from fight. His form leaning and legs trembling. No one bid. Who would want a kidnapper to take home? "I see you won''t bid, none of you will, no problem......I fucking will" his voice has gotten ice cold. The buyers were thrown out of their chairs, their hands gripped tightly behind their backs, their time being ve masters was over, now they will be only one thing.......ashes. His ina had suffered from the hands of a drug dealer once, he heard her pain, saw with both of his eyes...no one... absolutely no one will go through that again, he will make sure. It''s his world and for once he embraced what he was being made ...a beast...and be embraced his monstrosity. "Tyler!!" "Boss" "Did the men had a fighting practice today?" "No boss, as you know today was for sword fighting." "Warriors!" He bellowed "You all have an extra fight today, you will be practice punches and swords....on THEM and make sure they die after your two hour practice is over." His hands raise shooting seven shots, the women buyers in the hall falling on the floor with no restraint, a bullet embeded through their heads. He stood up walking out, his ina would be proud. His woman had always protected people, she was his angel....when someone was hurt she was hurt. When someone cried, his beautiful ina cried. And he will never allow those eyes to cry, if he can''t save lives by healing, he will save them by killing. ************************************ "Boss the police have arrived, princess Dia has the girls with her, she is in charge of this case, they will be returned to their homes by tommorow morning." The way Tyler said Dia''s name made Ajax''s anger spike. "Tyler..." Ajax towered over his underboss. "Stay. Away. From. My. Sister." "BOSS!" their eyes snapped to the guard as he came forward, "a baby-" Ajax''s eyes widened as he sped walked towards the room indicated, the door battered with it''s paint ripped off. It''s gut wrenching smell didn''t fazed the mafia king as he saw the body of a little girl lying at the corner, her skin covered in dirt, malnourishment seemed to have striken her form. Her eyes flew open, widening with horror as she saw the men approaching, she backed away in the corner, drawing her legs towards her chest, tears falling down her eyes. Ajax''s heart clenched as he took her fetus form curled in there, his fingers motioning the guards to stand outside the door. "Sweetheart" he cooed in the most gentle voice possible, extending his hands slowly. She further pressed her back away frightened. "I won''t hurt you, sunshine." Her eyes snapped to his. Her innocent warm browns shed with his warm forest greens which held so much affection. "Give me your hand sweetheart, no one would hurt you, I promise love." She slowly extended her small hand in hisrge palms. Ajax pulled her closer, lifting her small body, seating her on his arms, softly stroking her hair. His voice soothing her. Her took off his coat wrapping it around her to prevent her from cold. It was too Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. big for her but nheless very warm, she snuggled into it happily. "Sweetheart" she looked up at him with shy eyes. "Where are your parents sunshine?" "I-i they said...don''t need me." He embraced her small figure on hearing her broken voice, to protect the little angel from the cruel world, he was still kneeling on the floor. His jaw clenched hard, trying hard not to scare her as his veins were boiling with rage. "What''s your name sunshine?" "N-name?" He stood up carrying her outside. The men parted, pin drop silence surrounding the area, the girl pushed her face in Ajax''s chest hiding as he gently stroked her hair, massaging her scalp. She was afraid of the dark, brooding men surrounding her, yetfortable with the most lethal one. "Yes baby, what did they called you?" "U-usles" His arms tightened around her, still being gentle. They fucking called her ''useless''. He was going to kill them in the most painful way possible. "No baby you are wrong, the name is Aurora Waylon." "Arura?" She asked confused, her honey eyes sparkling with curiosity. He chuckled as she yawnedying her tiny head on his shoulders, her small hands circling his neck, clutching the cor. Ajax opened the car door, not detaching Aurora from himself even for a second. Seconds passed and she was out like light. Ajax kissed her forehead softly. "From this day onwards to the day I take myst breath, you are Aurora Ajax Waylon, my daughter, my precious princess....never....never again these eyes would cry." The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!