AllFreeNovel
Share Us
Leo's words paint a stark picture of the ruthless underbelly of the mafia—the power struggles, the alliances forged in shadows, and the compromises that define survival in this clandestine realm. The stories he shares, a tapestry of deception and calculated moves, strip away the veneer of illusions, leaving the harsh realities of the mafia world laid bare.
After a moment, he sighs. “You're not the only one with secrets, Olivia. I've been digging, trying to understand the web we're entangled in. Sofia… Let’s just say she started to talk, and I learned something crucial.”
He leans forward, his gaze unwavering. I don’t dare blink, terrified of what I’m about to hear.
“Derrick was on a mission, a task assigned by the Scarlet Vipers. I don't know the specifics, but it was significant, something that goes beyond the usual dealings of our world.”
A chill runs down my spine as Leo's words unravel a thread of mystery.
“They want you alive. Somehow, you're tied to Derrick's mission. Whatever he was tasked with, it holds the key to why the Scarlet Vipers are watching, waiting.”
In the dim light of Leo's office, the gravity of the revelation settles over me. Derrick's mission, a puzzle piece in the larger machinations of the Scarlet Vipers, becomes the elusive truth that binds my fate to the shadows.
“I just don’t see how… I don’t know anything,” I protest. “There’s nothing I have, nothing I know…”
He leans back. “We need to figure out what Derrick was involved in, Olivia. It's the only way we'll truly understand why they want you alive.”
As Leo acknowledges the complexity of the situation, I find myself standing at the crossroads of revelation and uncertainty, the shadows concealing the secrets that could unravel the enigma of Derrick's mission and the Scarlet Vipers' vested interest in my survival.
Ignoring my dead husband for now, I find the courage to ask, “Did you have Sofia killed for her betrayal?”
The question hangs in the air, heavy with implications, as I lock eyes with Leo, searching for answers in the depths of shadows.
Leo meets my gaze without hesitation or guilt. “No, Olivia. I handled it myself. There are some matters that demand a personal touch.”
The revelation leaves an indelible mark on the atmosphere, a testament to the ruthless pragmatism that governs the underworld we inhabit.
“Did you… Did you have to torture the answers out of her?” I croak.
“You don’t need to worry about that,” he says smoothly.
“How can I not?—”
“You’re here. You’re safe. Isn’t that all that matters?”
“You would kill for power, for your mob.”
He snorts. “That shouldn’t surprise you.”
He’s right. It doesn’t.
“You knew the Obsidian Shadows were a mob when you came asking for our protection. You had some idea that I’m a villain. That’s what I am. I haven’t hid that from you, and I won’t. You don’t know the extent of my past, what I’ve done, what I’m willing to do if I must, but do know this. You're under my protection now. The Obsidian Shadows will keep you safe.”
Leo's vow, uttered with a solemnity that echoes in the confines of his office, becomes a shield against the lurking dangers of the shadows.
“I won't let anything happen to you. You're one of us now, and we take care of our own.”
In the delicate dance of shadows, Leo's words become a pledge, a bond forged in the crucible of loyalty and survival, promising protection in a world where trust is a scarce currency.
As Leo delves into the intricacies of loyalty and betrayal, I find myself entangled in the moral ambiguity of the choices that lie ahead. The distinction between good and bad blurs, and the shadows cast by Leo's revelations stretch into the very core of my understanding. The lines I once believed were immutable become threads unraveling in the face of a complex and unforgiving reality.
The world I now inhabit demands a recalibration of my moral compass. The shadows that once concealed secrets now cast a spotlight on the choices that lie ahead, and the reality of the mafia world becomes an unspoken contract, demanding a willingness to tread the blurred lines of morality.
But at this moment, as Leo draws me into his arms and starts to kiss me fiercely, all the shadows and secrets fade away. I know now that, whatever lies ahead, I am safe with him. His embrace is a promise of protection—a vow of loyalty and love between us both that will not be broken.
His hands slide up my back before delicately exploring my curves as I melt against him. His eagerness only serves to heighten my desire for him, and I can feel myself start to tremble in anticipation as he pulls me onto his lap. His erection throbs against me through his pants, and I know this time there will be no holding back. We’re both ready for this.
He wraps one arm around my waist while the other trails down between us before finding its way inside my pants, down my underwear, and inside me. This time, however, instead of focusing solely on pleasure, we savor each moment, our eyes locked in an unspoken understanding that transcends words. The intensity builds as Leo moves inside me faster and faster until finally with a loud sigh, I come against his fingers.
