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The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 82
JAXON"What do we know about him now?" I demanded from Duncan, sauntering past him and heading into my study while he shut the door behind us. I was trying to be discreet with work as much as I could. Peach insisted I had to properly heal before going back to work and it wouldn't be that much of a nice morning if she found out that I discarded her warnings of not setting a foot in the study and that was the reason I snuck out of bed before she could wake up.But then, I would lose my mind if I continued prancing around the house without doing anything. I was a workaholic by default. It was only a matter of time before I went back to work. I just had to get her to see the reasons with me."We can't find him, boss." Duncan knew the repercussions of what he was saying and that was the reason he kept his voice really low. I halted in my tracks and spun around, tucking my hands into the pockets of my sweatpants and then, I shot him a scrutinizing gaze, watching him shift uncomfortably on
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 83
JAXONThe room was filled with utter silence that had me doing a double take of the woman standing right in front of me, chewing on her lips with nervousness written all over her face. I arched my brow at her, subtly telling her to tell me what had her so rattled that she was fiddling with the hem of her sleeves."Peach?" I called but I got no response."Baby, what did you do? Whatever it is, I am sure we can talk about it." I implored her, keeping my voice overly soft. When she didn't respond to me, I walked towards her, taking her hands in mine."Uh…""Promise not to get mad?" She asked in a small voice and I sighed, nodding but she wasn't content with my response."I promise, Peach," I assured her."So, remember I stayed up late yesternight and you asked me to come to join you in bed?" She inquired, her eyes steadily on mine."Yes, you told me you had some work you needed to attend to," I answered."Well, I kind of lied." She said slowly and I prodded her with my eyes."I booked an
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 84
ASHLEY"So, you have fixed everything now?" I asked Riley, a little smile playing on my lips as I descended the staircase. I tucked my hand in the pocket of my shorts, grinning from ear to ear."Yes, ma'am. We got another editor to replace her." She answered, trails of relief hanging in her voice. I mouthed a 'yes' fist pumping the air. Dahlia was a talented writer and I have been dying to publish her work since I went through it. I didn't want her to think we were unserious or that we didn't share in her happiness about publishing her first book. She was an asset, one I would do anything to keep. No kidding, but the girl's got magic in her hands."Now that's what I am talking about!" I chirped, skipping off the stairs."Have you spoken to Dahlia?" I asked."Yes, ma'am. I called her this morning to let her know we have started working on her book and her presence would be needed at the firm." She told me and I nodded my head vigorously, as though she could see me."Thank you so much,
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 85
ASHLEYMy lips twitched in a taunting smirk as I stared back at my reflection in the mirror, loving every bit of the badass woman standing right there. I was going to go for a look that screamed drop-dead gorgeous and dare I say that I fucking nailed it. I radiated luxury at a glance.Despite the black material being an A-shape dress, it still clung to my frame like a second skin, outlining every inch of my hourglass figure. The thin straps of the dress pressed firmly against my shoulders. The plunging neckline revealed just the right amount of cleavage I wanted.I wanted him to be unable to keep his paws off me. His control? I wanted him to toss it out the window. I wanted him beastly and untamed and I was determined to bring out that side of him.There was something about him losing control that I found appealing.I had my hair pulled backwards in a low bun, my face perfectly made up in dewy nude makeup with bright red lipstick to highlight the entire look. I kept my accessories si
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 86
ASHLEYMy heels were long gone. My feet paddled softly against the cold floor of the hallways that led to where he was taking me. I glanced at him, just like I had been doing since we left the rooftop. His quietness bothered me a lot. I didn't know which was more bugging. The fact that he had been quiet forever or the fact that I couldn't read him and I didn't know what was going on in his head. I think it had to be the two. My eyes darted away from his face to our entwined hands and I squeezed them softly, assuring him without words that I was here with him. He countered every one of my hopes to utter a word when he stopped in front of an onyx-black door that radiated regality. He detached our intertwined hands, wrapping his arms around me and tugging me closer, and then he planted a soft kiss on my lips. He attached his forehead to mine, breathing softly."We could go back, you know…" His voice trailed and a frown automatically made its way to my face. If I wanted to turn back bef
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 87
ASHLEYGod…Hearing him speak to me since we stepped into this room was more than enough to convince me that he was an entirely different man in this room, but beholding his gaze and having him stand right in front of me, towering over me like a predator that was about to pounce on his last meal, ticked all the boxes of the different shades of him. The dominating aura that had always surrounded him was tainted by something much more feral. Something raw and dark. His eyes burned with a devilish desire that incinerated me from the inside out. The hunger in those green essences was barbaric and it was so stimulating in ways I didn't even know was possible. My legs felt so light in the air, and I knew that at any point in time, I was bound to lose my stance. He was like a god. And holy smoke, he looked so perfect that it brought tears to my eyes. I didn't understand how someone's dark side could be this alluring. I didn't know how his beastly side could be this enthralling. He stood
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 88
JAXONThe air that filled the room reeked of toxicity, tasting like an acidic element that was enough to gut one's intestines out. I could feel it on my skin and my tongue. Breathing it in, even. But just like all times, it barely gained any ounce of reaction from me. The rancid and pungent smell of the dried blood that was scattered across the fading walls in stripes seemed like any other normal smell to me.I had grown to find it fascinating.But what, however, was beginning to get on my nerves was the lack of cooperation from the man tied upside down a few feet away from me. The familiar black material of his black tee that he was wearing the day we grabbed him at Micah's hideout had been adorned with several holes that were a result of the bloody pocket knife which I was tossing up and down in my hands. The blood that dotted off his body dropped to the floor like tiny raindrops and beneath him, was a pool of his blood which I had taken upon myself to drain out of him if he didn't
The Mafia's Wanted Desires. 89
JAXONI took a swig from my tumbler, staring through the window with my face as blank as a sheet. I appeared calm on the outside, but I was a nerve-wracking mess on the inside. A knock sounded at my door and I heaved a sigh."The door is not locked," I announced, and the door creaked slowly, accompanied by the clicking of heels against the vinyl floor."Good morning, Jaxon." Her bubbly and energetic voice, which was filled with so much enthusiasm, filled the room. I spun around in my swivel chair, my gaze zeroing in on the blonde, who had her hair tied in a high ponytail. Her slim frame was draped in a corporate midi red dress that matched perfectly with the crimson lipstick on her lips.She sauntered forward gracefully like she had the whole world parched on her palms, a bright smile plastered on her face, which had her blue eyes twinkling with softness."Good morning, Kendra." I retorted in a bored tone which sounded so dismissive, but like always, she didn't take it to heart. She s
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