In the city's heart of darkness, I was a whispering shadow of death. Then Nathan, the enigmatic mafia lord, crossed my path, intertwining our fates in ways neither could escape. And changing our lives forever.
Maya realized just how attractive he was when she saw him through the lens of her gun... He had an extremely strong jawline and was far too tall. He was far away but the sniper zoomed in on him. The rain had soaked his black, messy hair, and each drop had fallen down his neck and into his soaked shirt. He was captivating; She had never seen such a handsome man before. With Icy blue eyes, he could make any lady do anything with just one command. He was the Don. And suddenly with precision, Maya's gun shot sound filled the forest.
But let's get back to the 24 hours earlier-
Every city had a dark underbelly, and Maya lived in it. She was known as 'Shadow.' She was a trained assassin and hacker. She hated killing people, but she had been raised to do so. And that was all there was to her life. But this group deserved what was coming to them because they tormented innocent women for their own amusement. She was delighted to put an end to whatever craziness was going on in their thoughts.
As she approached them, three of them turned towards her-two men and a woman. The alley was a dim, filthy path, and the air was thick with tension. Her heart was racing, fueled by a combination of rage and determination. She strode into the open with jaw clenched, letting go of any hesitation. They faced her, their smirks fading as they grasped their fate. In the silence, her fists tightened, her knuckles cracking. There were no words spoken, only the conviction that justice was about to be served.
She surged at the first man, gaining the upper hand thanks to a rush of adrenaline. She followed a swift jab to his gut with a sharp hook to his jaw. He stumbled backward, collapsing into a crate pile. The woman was scared of what had occurred to the first man, so she launched blows that never even hit even Maya. The second man reacted faster, but Maya was ready. A hard punch to his face pulled his head back and forced him to kneel. Blood streamed through the air, a harsh reminder of the struggle that was taking place.
They fought back, their desperation giving them strength, but Maya was motivated by a strong determination. She deflected the punch with a vicious elbow to the ribs. Her knuckles burned as she landed another punch, and her heart pounded as she finished with the strikes. Among the grunts and bangs, she felt the sting of a punch to the side. The agony served as a reminder that this was not a one-sided battle. But that simply strengthened her determination. She threw a final strike with a burst of force that knocked the second man to the ground.
Maya stood over them, victorious but tired, breathing heavily. Their arrogance was crushed as they lay there in the dirt, defeated. Except for the heavy pants that filled the air, the alley was silent. And that's when the woman tried to flee, but Maya caught her by the hair; you'd think as a woman she'd have empathy for other women, but that wasn't the case. She was the face of this charade. Maya told this woman to face her so she could feel every bit of pain she had caused those innocent people. She took up her revolver and leveled it at her; the woman froze in fright, and a part of her didn't want to squeeze the trigger... She may be a villain, but she still didn't want innocent people to get hurt, and with that in mind, she pulled the trigger.
Maya knew she'd made her point as she turned away, her hands bruised and wounded. They would think twice about causing harm again now that justice had been accomplished. She walked away from the scene, leaving two devastated men, a dead woman, and a warning that actions had repercussions, which they had just witnessed personally.
She decided to walk home because she enjoyed seeing people on the streets. It was full of everyday individuals. She liked watching families laugh together, couples out, and children with their mothers. She never had that, and she had no idea how it felt. She was only 25, but her life was way more complicated than anyone else on that street. Don't misinterpret it; she had people who cared for her. But she was still Shadow, and danger was always a part of her life. Her heart sank as she considered how she would never be able to go through the normal stages of life, and she looked down at her blood-splattered clothes. It was dark, and she was dressed entirely in black, so no one could see how drenched she was in blood. But people tried to avoid walking close to her. She was used to this, even though it stung every time.
The house was empty when she got back. But the moment she entered her room, she was greeted by her best friend Lari, who was sitting on her bed, nervous. She became terrified when she saw Maya covered in blood and bruises. Despite the fact that this was a common occurrence, she was constantly concerned for everyone in the family. Lari was the closest thing Maya had to a sister. They met under difficult circumstances, and they understood that life was not simple for the two of them. 'Why are you covered in blood?' screamed Lari as she glanced at her. 'You know I went for a hit,' Maya stated flatly. 'I'll help you clean up,' Lari said as she stood up to get the first aid kit. Maya didn't argue; she normally would have, but she didn't have the energy. She felt drained, not physically; she was exhausted mentally. Maya didn't even flinch as Lari painstakingly cleaned each wound. She had a very high pain tolerance, and minor bruises and cuts didn't bother her at all. Lari took care of Maya's wounds when she said, 'If it bothers you so much, why don't you stop?' Maya was dragged out of her thoughts and replied, 'You know Rodney is counting on me.' Rodney was Maya's only father figure; he treated Lari and Maya as if they were his own daughters, along with his son, Lazarus. Rodney overheard this exchange by chance and immediately said, 'Princess, I have always told you that you don't have to do this.' Maya was taken aback, but she added, 'I know that, but I want to' She lied. Rodney was from the criminal underworld and had trained her along with his son since Maya demonstrated skills, although he never expected her to act on them. But she always felt she owed him, which is why she started this in the first place, and finally she created too many enemies to go back, and she couldn't live a normal life even if she wanted.
Next day, on the other side of town-
There was Nathan Ameto, aka Don, was the Mafia boss. He was also a lawyer; everyone in the Mafia had a day job, an alias to keep them out of prison. And he was quite excellent at it. He didn't talk much because life had not been kind to him, and being a Mafia leader was never a life goal for him. But as he stood in front of two of his men, Myles and Anthony, in his office, he realized he had to defend his family. Nathan's assistant and best buddy was Myles. If Nathan asked, these two guys, along with his entire Mafia family, they would give up their life for him. That terrified him. He wanted to protect rather than endanger others.
So today, as they discussed a situation in which one of their rivals was coming to raid their shipping docs, he said, 'I will be going alone with several guards today, all high level family members need to remain out of the way', 'Nate, I don't think that's a good idea'. Even though he was Nathan's best friend and only a few people were permitted to call him Nate, Myles replied with trembling voice, not wanting to anger him. 'From what I understand, Lorenzo has been planning this for quite some time.' Anthony continued. Nathan merely glared at them with rage in his eyes, knowing that this was a deadly assignment, which is why he didn't want any of them to accompany him. He couldn't let anything happen to his team.
Nate and Maya had no idea that their lives were about to completely change within the next few hours.
After three years of loveless marriage, Kira was slapped with divorce papers. She has shown him her unrequited love throughout her entire marriage with him, but he decided to turn blind eyes all because of his lover. Distraught and heartbroken, Kira choose to sign the divorce papers with bitter heart. But then and there, she promised herself that when she's back, he will come crawling to her, but she will make him pay for hurting her. Join Kira as she transform to a wealthy heiress and soared as the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar empire, a remarkable healer and make her ex-husband pay!
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
"I'm going to tell you what I have in mind," he murmured. "First you're going to strip down until you're completely naked," he whispered against her ear. "Then I'm going to tie you up so you're completely powerless and subject to my every whim." "Mmm, sounds good so far," she murmured. "Then I'm going to insert a plug to prepare you for me. After that I'm going to spank that sweet ass of yours until it's rosy with my marks." She shivered uncontrollably, her mind exploding with the images he evoked. She let out a small whimper as he sucked the lobe of her ear into his mouth. God, she could cum with just his words. She was already aching with need. Her nipples tingled and hardened to painful points. Her clit pulsed and twitched between her legs until she clamped her thighs together to alleviate the burn. "And then I'm going to f**k your mouth. But I won't cum. Not yet. When I'm close, I'll flog you again until your ass is burning and you're on fire with the need for relief. And then I'm going to f**k that ass. I'm going to take you hard and rough, to the very limits of what you can withstand. I won't be gentle. Not tonight. I'm going to take you as roughly as you can stand. And then I'm going to cum all over your ass. Are you ready to be completely and utterly dominated?"
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"