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The Billionaire’s Pet 54
Aiden's POVThe ominous ticking continued, filling my ears and sending shivers across my skin. The box sat there, like a macabre warning of death.How had it gotten there?I turned back to Joe with those questions in my eyes. As though reading my mind, he answered. "One of your gardeners heard the ticking sound coming from one of the hedges. He spotted the bomb in no time, and called me first to alert you.""How the fuck had this entered my house?" I roared. "Someone must have planted it here. Bombs don't walk into mansions, do they?"Joe sighed in concern. "I have no idea, Mr Blackwood."I stared at Joe, as the ticking continued in the background. The sound matched the tempo of my heartbeat, and I felt adrenaline pumping through my body."Joe...." I started. "How many seconds more before it detonates?" I watched as Joe swallowed hard. "Thirty seconds, boss...."My heart lurched in sudden, absolute fright. I glanced up, at the window of Lily's room which overlooked the swimming pool.
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Aiden's POVThe entire basement went silent after that one gunshot. I heard a dull thud as Kellan's body hit the ground hard, and slowly I turned to face my men.The silence was thick and almost tangible, and I could feel their eyes on me. I walked past Kellan's unmoving body, standing in the loose semi-circle of these men."That," I started, pointing at Kellan's body. "Is what happens to anyone who tries to defy or betray Aiden Blackwood."Standing before my men, I felt a weight of disappointment as I addressed them. They were one of the people I trusted; I'd had them trained in the way of the mafia, and their behavior went against everything we ever stood for."Guys, you know how vital loyalty is to us. It's more than just a word; it's our backbone. Betrayal doesn't just hurt me; it endangers all of us," I stressed, trying to convey the severity of the situation without letting my frustration show too much. "In this family, we do not stab each other's backs the way Kellan did. We do
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Lily's POVThe bomb explosion had much less effect than I thought it would.The impact of the bomb against the pool created a sky-high jet of water, but the result on Aiden's mansion had been minimal at best. The water had splashed against my window, and I had flinched almost instantaneously, as though I wasn't being protected by my windows.I flinched the way I used to flinch when my stepfather would take drunken swings at me.Now, several minutes after Aiden and Joe had walked away, I stood by the French windows, my gaze fixed on the calm surface of the swimming pool. It was night-time already, and the full moon was settled high in the sky, casting a pale light over the pool, its reflection shimmering in the depths of the pool.The vision from this afternoon was still vivid in my mind—the sudden splash of the box, followed by the explosive eruption of water. Aiden's actions had left me both shaken and curious, raising questions that clamored for answers.Whoever had placed the time
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Lily's POVAiden's suggestion caught me off guard. "Move to Pennsylvania?" I exclaimed, my heart racing at the thought."Yes, just for a while. It's safer there," Aiden replied, his voice calm but resolute. "I have two houses in Pennsylvania. We'll stay in the more reclusive one until all this drama with Ricardo Gambino dies down.""But we cannot just....leave! What about Lucas and Mira?" I countered, my worry for them immediate and intense. "I can't leave them here. They're not safe! Ricardo could capture them and use them to torture me!""They can come with us. I'll arrange it," Aiden reassured, his determination unwavering.I shook my head, feeling torn. "No, Aiden. I need to be here for them, to protect them. I can't just leave them behind."Aiden placed a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Lily, I understand. But your safety matters too. We need to ensure you're secure before anything else.""I can't just think about myself when they're in danger," I insisted, my voice tinged with
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CHAPTER 58Lily's POVThe chauffeur started the car and then pulled out of the Blackwood mansion.As the car cruised on the busy Manhattan road, I turned my gaze to the road. Houses and other cars flashed by me, and I kept my eyes fixated on the calm scenery. It still struck me that a place as familiar to me as New York had grown to be so dangerous to me.I heard Aiden let out a sigh, and I peeled my eyes from the scenery to glance at him. I watched as he fetched his phone from his pocket and dialed Joe's number, his voice steady yet urgent as he spoke into the phone."Hello, Joe." He greeted."Mr Blackwood, good morning!" Joe replied. "Do you need something?" He asked, his voice coming through the line with a hint of curiosity. "Good morning. Now, listen carefully," Aiden began."I need you to keep an eye on Mira and Lucas," Aiden instructed, concern lacing his words. "Make sure they're safe and secure while we're away. We will be in Pennsylvania for a few days until we can keep Ri
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Lily's POVAs Aiden welcomed me into his second home, he led me through the expansive foyer adorned with striking art pieces and minimalist decor. The glass house really offered an open and airy atmosphere.Every single thing, from top to bottom, was either white, gray, or black!The sofas themselves were made of deep gray leather that shone like a thousand diamonds. The few walls that weren't made of glass were painted white at the top and a lighter gray at the bottom. The rest of the walls that were made of glass also shone so brightly that I could see my reflection in them.A state-of-the-art television adorned the far end of the living room—it was thrice as big as the one Mira, Lucas and I shared in our Brooklyn apartment, to say the least.I glanced down, catching my reflection on the glossy floor. Hell, everything looked so shiny and reflective!"I know this is not as impressive as my mansion in New York, but it's still something, yeah?" Aiden asked, his voice coming to me in ec
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Lily's POVI stirred from slumber, greeted by the soft light that filtered into the room. A gentle, tranquil air enveloped me once more as I slowly became aware of the unfamiliar surroundings. Sitting up, I rubbed my eyes and looked around. For a moment, I was slightly startled by the transparent walls; it gave me the impression that I was floating on clouds. But soon, I got used to it and admired the serenity that seemed to seep through the walls.I stood from the bed and made my way to the glass walls, drawn by the promise of the peaceful landscape outside. Peering out, I couldn't help but feel a slight twinge of vertigo at the sheer openness and height of the glass-encased house. Still, the view was undeniably breathtaking, stretching across a landscape painted in morning hues.While immersed in the calming view, a gentle knock at the door interrupted my reverie. I turned, a smile playing on my lips as I remembered the promise of fun that Aiden had made the previous night."Come i
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Lily's POVI wanted him there and then, but he kept me waiting, a new pleasure unfolding. He slid that rock-hard body up mine even with the chair arms between us, his hands caressing a path beneath my shirt, over my rib cage. He Kissed me. Seduced me. Ignited a burning-hot trail of fire deep inside my belly.Soon, the simple bralette I had on was gone as well, and I was naked to his eyes and his fingers. And surprisingly, I didn't feel abashed in any way. Even with the see-through walls and Aiden's eyes on my skin, I felt safe, secure, and protected."You're so beautiful, Lily. Your body is....magnificent." Aiden whispered, and even though he'd said these exact words several times before, it meant more to me now.I faded into a haze of desire that I didn’t want to ever leave. And in that haze, somehow my hoodie was gone, Aiden's hands over my breasts, and my back arching into his touch. His thumbs stroking my nipples, his tongue gliding along mine with hungry thrusts and deep, passio
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