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I stared at the wound on my abdomen, admiring the neat stitches that would certainly not join the several scars around my body.
It was yet another insight into the woman I had married who was slowly unraveling before me. Never had I thought she would be full of so many surprises and secrets..
Finding out that there were new things about my wife that I did not find out in my origiinal research irked me. It would have meant somebody's head on the chop board but things were different now.
She was revealing things about herself that could not be found out anywhere else. They were not things that were in a black folder but experiences that she had grown into.
Experiences that I could never be Privy to because they were hers and hers alone to share.
So why did that small insight into her life into her childhood means so much to me? And why do I want to know even more about her?
Shaking my head of my many thoughts, I buttoned my shirt and proceeded to finish dressing up for the day. It was going to be a long day full of meetings, especially after the attack from yesterday.
Raiding the Albanians had not been at the top of my list of things to do for the day but then we had traced and found that they were involved in the attack at Inhibition.
They had chosen sides and soon learned that the Vipers cared not for them. They were simply a means to an end, disposable in this war brewing between them and us.
The Vipers loyalty to them was tested yesterday and true enough, the bastards had revealed their true intentions.
No backup had come to help the Albanians, protect them from the ruthless attack we rained down upon them. We could not afford anyone questioning our power and dominance.
We are the Kings of Sin and nobody can ever stand before us let alone defeat us.
Although the Albanian boss had gone into hiding, my message had been well and truly received. I would not stop until I eliminated each and every single one of them. They knew the capabilities that I had. They knew that my threat was not an empty one most especially after the hell we rained down upon them.
They will certainly reconsider their alliances,now more so with the Vipers having shown their hand.
Releasing a small breath, I made my way out of my room and down the hall, pausing only to peak inside her room. Sleeping beside her was unlike anything I had ever experienced before.
Not that I have ever let a woman stay in my bed beside me long enough...
She was breaking all of my habits, incinerating them and creating a new path that was unlike anything I have experienced before.
Not that I’m complaining. Eating her c*nt out, though a first, was certainly welcome indeed. Whereas going down on a woman before would have been something I’d never consider, she had become irrestible.
Tasting her had changed my entire perspective and now, her moans were all I could think about as was how f*****g delectable she tasted. I wanted to do it over and over again.
I wanted to go on my knees before her again and show her just how much I loved her pretty little p*ssy.
Adjusting myself in my pants, I shook my head at my obsessive thoughts which were reminiscent of my teenage years. She made me a horny teenager again.
Watching her sleep was calming. She was so damn gorgeous when she slept, the rise and fall of her chest washing over me. finding her wake was certainly unexpected.
Her nightmares had plagued her mind once more and although she did not want to talk about it,I knew she would open up with time.
Satisfied that she was still deep asleep, I exited the room but not before my gaze landed on the warm compress beside her bed. a small frown wedged itself on my lips, my mind processing how weird behaviour for the last few days.
Always such a d**k, Soren. You couldn’t even see that...
Shaking my head at my inability to see through her, I made my way down the stairs into the dining room where my brothers were waiting for me. Each of us had had a long night of raiding the Albanians and raining hell down upon them.
The three men did not seem fazed though, each of them as cheery as ever despite all the bloodshed we had unleashed yesterday night.
“And there he is. Our ruthless King of Sin turned Sleeping Beauty.”
I rolled my eyes at Christians jibe, chuckling at his green that was wide. His eyes shone with mirth, unlike the ruthlessness that was wedged deep in his gaze last night.
Many people did not know that side of him.his scene of gluttony had come out full force as he destroy our enemies.
“You are such a cheesy bastard.”
Diesel is exclaimed as the two engaged in a play fight. Kenji rolled his eyes despite the small smile on his lips as he divide the strawberry cake that had been set forth before him.
The breakfast spread was large, accommodating all my brothers who had massive appetites.
Just like my beloved wife. She will be pleased by the variety.
My gaze assessed each and every single one of the platters, ensuring that no peanuts had been misplaced within the spread. It had become such an unconscious action, I response to the fact that my wife could be such a klutz.
Marie nodded towards Christians request for another cup of coffee, alerting me to her presence.
“Could you also ensure that Amelia has a fresh cup of iced coffee as well as pistachio an vanilla flavoured ice cream waiting for her when she wakes up?”
I muttered over to her, receiving a small smile in response and a knowing nod.
“Of course, Mr. Alexander. We shall avail the same.”
Satisfied, I turned back to my brothers who was still engaging in playful banter as they divide the breakfast before us. Only Kenji seemed to be aware of my request, his shake of the head and small smile alerting me to the same.
“Such a diligent husband. Careful now, brother or we might think that you are actually enjoying married life.”
I flipped off my second in command, busying myself with creating a plate. I held back the embarrassed flash, knowing well enough that they would tease me to death for it.
“Would someone please give me an update on where we are at with the Albanians? I received a call from Valiev this morning.”
“Was he begging for his life like his dog subordinates?”
Diesel inquired, seeming genuinely interested at the answer like the deranged bastard he was. I knew he had taken some hostages to enjoy himself with. His disappointment at not finding the Albanian boss had been quite evident as he tore through his subordinates instead.
His Sin was also well and truly truly display.
“Well, the ones we left alive to deliver the message to him certainly did their jobs. They’re all scared, angry at their Don for making a deal with the Vipers. There are rumors of insurrection. Everything has gone according to our plan.”
Kenji responded, raising his coffee cup to the victory we had amassed. It was the first blow to our enemies, concise enough to completely eliminate them.
“So I’m guessing they want to now negotiate terms? How f*****g pathetic.”
Christian stated, a chuckle escaping him at the ridiculousness of our enemies as he devoured the pancakes before him.
“Yes well they will have to grovel. We made them the offer to become our allies and they refused. Now, they must be punished.”
My men nodded, each of them pleased by the cold, calculating look in my eyes. Our enemies would not get off so easy. Mercy was not a privilege we could afford them.
“Kenji and I will go meet with him before we deliver the shipment to the Irish. I believe Christian has a shareholder meeting he cannot miss.”
I stated, earning a nod from my cousin who rolled his eyes at the mere suggestion of the meeting. I knew he hated the tedious task but he had to do it. His responsibility as our eyes and ears in the real world was integral in the running of the Underworld.
“Diesel will continue to question the Albanians for information on what the Vipers are planning as well as Noah Basset’s whereabouts since he can’t obviously come with us.”
The Sin of Greed grinned wide, a dark glint in his eyes at the mention of the Irish.
“What is the story behind you and the Irish Don’s enmity by the way? Because you guys are always angling to destroy each other, yeah? He’s the only other guy I know who is as crazy as you.”
Christian mused, genuinely curious. Kenji and I said nothing, simply watching as Diesel granted our brother a serene smile.
“Shut the f**k up, Chris or I’ll shove this butter knife up your ass.”
“Jesus, okay then.”
Christian muttered, earning a chuckle from the rest of us. That was the last volatile scenario in response to speaking of the Irish Don. Most discussions usually ended up with death and possible dismemberment.
“I’ll hang around a bit. Say hi to sis in law before I head out. She deserves to know what’s going on. Especially now that we have confirmed the Vipers are involved.”
Diesel urged, his words stunning me as I noted the consensus with my other two brothers. It was rare for them to disagree with any of my plans. We were always in sync.
She has changed so much...
“Alright. But don’t tell her of the thread we are following. It may be a dead end and we wouldn’t want to disappoint her.”
There was no jibe, no jokes. Each of them had seen exactly what the prospect of losing Noah meant to Emilia. We were cold bastards but we all knew that feeling all too well. And we would not wish it on her. Our enemies, yes, but never her.
Only problem is we might not be able to protect her from it...
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