AUTHOR'S POV

Dash tried to contact Hunter but failed as Hunter broke his mobile. Even though Dash told Hunter's one of the most trusted men Nick to recheck all the hospitals because he has to go back to Russia as he lives with his newlywed wife there. He came to know that some men are behind his wife to approach him for some revenge matter.

Hunter has taught many self-defense skills to Grace so that she can fight if something urgent comes up but Dash's wife Zoe is young and way too delicate to fight or even protect herself. She has no idea about Dash's profession, she trusts him blindly and for Dash, she's his priority.

When he got married to her, she got highlighted in all his enemies' eyes but not everyone can dare to approach his women. Only if she wasn't his wife then she'd be only a mere object for his enemies. Because in the underworld, females are treated like a sl*t until they are blood-related to any mafia or have their last name. That's why Hunter wanted to marry Grace as his name with her is enough for her protection. But the only thing he doesn't have in his control is fate.

Russia's Street,
12:56 am

" Who's your boss? What does he wants from my wife?". Dash asked. His one hand was around a man's neck whose back was pressed against Dash's chest. He had a knife in his hand which was dangerously closer to that man's neck. His face turned red as he was barely breathing because of Dash's tight grip around his neck. He was trying to release himself but Dash was way too muscular in front of him.

" S-sir please...I swear I don't know anything. I haven't met him. He threatened me through a phone call to inform him about that girl's location. I didn't know she's your wife". The person in his hold pleaded.

Dash's mobile rang and he pulled it out using his free hand. Looking at the person's ID on the screen a small smile rose up to his lips.

"Sir-".

" Shish". Dash said in that man's ear making him zip up his mouth. His whole body was sweating mess and was shaking out of fear as the sharp knife was slightly cutting his skin.

" Hey, love". Dash greeted.

" Honey where are you?". His wife's sweet voice asked. He can already imagine her pouty face.

" Is my baby missing me?". He asked, love was dripping from his tone.

" Sir please spare me I-".

" Tsk". Dash sliced that man's throat for interrupting him. That man fell to the ground with a loud thug. His body flutter like a fish on the ground.

Dash stepped on that man's sliced throat and walked towards his car like nothing. " I'm on my way darling wait for me". He said on his phone leaving the dead body behind to be found by cops the very next day. And the cops gonna unjustify another murder as always.

Reaching near his house he removed his coat in the car as it was blood-stained and he didn't want to scare his wife. He double checked himself before heading inside his house using a key, only to meet with the unusual silence.

" Zoe? baby?" He called but no response.

As he entered his bedroom his wife came out from a fresh shower with her wet curly hair wearing a bathrobe. " F*ck". He mumbled under his breath swiping his gray eyes all over her body. He closed the door behind with his leg without turning his gaze from her.

Hearing the door clicking sound she turned only to find his dashing husband coming towards her." You're back". Her eyes lit up looking at him who firmly rested his hands on her tiny waist and pulled her closer. Her body collided with his hard chest making her tiptoe a little. She smiled as he tilted his head and lean closer to her face.

" I'm so f*cking in love with you". He said in a raspy voice before closing his eyes and connecting their lips gently.

Her arms wrapped around his neck. She closed her eyes as well and started kissing him back. He made her step back along with him, letting her back come in contact with a wall behind her so he can deepen the kiss.

Soon he trapped her between his muscular arms and the wall before starting move his lips roughly against hers. He untangled her robe's lace and slipped his hands under it caressing her bare waist while his other hand was on her neck moving up and down.

His mobile started ringing in between but he was still busy sucking her lips hungrily. Her soft moans were muffling in his mouth as he was so rough on her.

" Your mobile". She managed to say against his lips.

" Ignore it." He said removing her robe completely letting it fall on the floor revealing the black lingerie that was perfectly hugging her curves under it.

He picked her half-naked body up and made her lay on the bed without breaking the kiss. Her nails dig in his shoulder as he bit her lower lip before pulling back.

He sat up to undress himself but groaned annoyingly hearing the continuous ringing of his mobile. He pulled it out from his pant pocket and shoot a glare at the person's ID, it was one of Hunter's men.

" Hmmm". He said receiving the call.

Zoe also sat up in front of him, palming his neck with one of her palms and started leaving wet kisses all over his neck. Dash tilted his head listening to the man speaking from another side of his mobile.

" Sir, Grace ma'am is still in New York. She was getting her treatment in the same hospital where we visited a week ago. One of a nurses who works on the night shift recognised her photograph. She was admitted there under the name Elly." He informed.

" You called Hunter?" Dash asked controlling himself from moaning when Zoe bit his sensitive spot. She giggled lowly placing her palm on her mouth as he shoot a glare at her playfully.

" No sir, King's mobile is still switched off". He answered.

" It's okay. Get my jet ready. I'm on my way." Dash said on his phone gaining yes in response.

He ended the call and gazed down at Zoe whose smile replaced with a pout after hearing him. "Are you leaving already?" She knows he doesn't waste a moment whenever he get called. He's always on duty.

" Zoe, I -"

" What kind of work you do that you always have to leave me like this?" She asked showing anger.

Dash smiled and pulled her on his lap. He wrapped both of his arms around her lower waist and spoke. " I also hate leaving you, baby, but you know what I'll take a long break after this work. We'll plan a honeymoon once I'll be back, okay?"

She looked up at him from the corner of her eyes. " Promise?" She asked folding her hands on her chest.

" Promise." He assured touching her nose with his. " No pouty pouty now". He added softly pecking her lips one last time before leaving the house. She sighed heavily before going towards her balcony wearing her robe on her way.

She looked down at the huge garden area where Dash and some men were getting ready to leave.

Dash glanced up when he noticed his wife standing. She gave him a flying kiss getting mouthed I love you in response before he left his house along with four black cars following him behind.

The flight from Russia to New York was about eleven hours. He smiled thinking about some fresh moments with Zoe. She's getting mischievous. He thought to himself.

He indeed loves her with all his heart since the first time his gray orbs met with her greenish-blue ones. The night when he and some of his men were injured, they went to the same hospital she used to work as a nurse. He fell in love with her angelic face at first but after stalking her for a few months he came to know how pure her soul is.

He asked her out, dated her for around a year. But after the death of her only old-lady guardian, he decided to marry her.

Even after having a huge age gap he understands her, loves her, cherishes her, and most importantly respects her like a man which is rare in the underworld.

He hates lying about his profession to her but she isn't that mature also he doesn't want to scare her. He has always treated her with respect, not like Hunter. Hunter also had started to respect Grace's innocence even if it wasn't in his function but now he's gonna cross all the boundaries he had set for himself. The beast Grace had managed to control is free to take over Hunter's mind now.

City Hospital,
New York
03:09 pm

" And it's done". Draven said bandaging up Grace's ankle.

The heavy plaster is removed now and she can walk properly without any support.

"Eat healthily, don't forget to take medicines, and don't push your mind much. You'll recover in no time". Draven gave her a thumbs up grinning at her.

" Thank you, doctor". She said smiling.

" You are most welcome". Draven replied cheerfully.

" Thanks, buddy". Caden said gaining a mouthed f*ck you in response. Luckily Grace wasn't facing him.

" After you". Caden said opening the door for Grace. They both walked out and went inside the elevator.

As soon as the elevator door closed another elevator's door opened. Dash and two more Hunter's men dashed inside Draven's cabin.

Dash slammed Grace's photograph on Draven's table making him gulp it fear.

A guard grabbed Draven's laptop and started searching about Grace in it. The other guard was checking the cabin. Literally destroying everything in an attempt to find any clue possible.

" Where did she go?" Dash asked bending closer to Draven resting both of his palms on the table.

" I-I don't know her-".

Draven paused as Dash pulled out his gun and placed it next to Grace's photograph. " Truth". Dash warned.

" S-she is my patient." Dragen confessed. " But she didn't visit me since last two weeks ago." Draven lied.

Dash's mobile vibrated. He received it still glaring at Draven. " Hmmm?" Dash said on his phone.

" Dash sir, King has captivated a girl since last three days. He hasn't given her anything to eat". A man from Hunter's mansion informed.

Dash has been with Hunter since about the last ten years. He knows his anger very well. That's why he has told one of Hunter's workers to always inform him about Hunter.

It's not like the worker is a spy. Hunter knows about it but he trusts Dash enough. He knows that Dash is a mastermind. Whatever he does is with planning.

" Who's the girl?" Dash asked.

" Violet Tarros". The man answered. " Sir, she needs a doctor". He added.

"How the f*cking hell Vi-". Dash closed his eyes frustratingly. He knows Vi as she was with Hunter for around a year. And her sudden appearance in Hunter's mansion spun his mind. " We'll be there in a few hours, along with a doctor". Dash ended the call looking at Draven who didn't understand a shit.

"Sir". A guard who was having Draven's laptop called Dash showing something on it. " A guy named Caden Tarros has donated his blood to Grace ma'am".

" Tarros?" Dash mumbled turning his attention towards Draven's scared posture. " It's getting interesting".

At this point, Draven realised two things. First that the girl Caden hanging out freely is somewhere connected to Kings. Second, he f*cked up badly for writing Caden's real name.

" Take this doctor with us". Dash commanded.

• Kindness never looked good on me.

Chapter published on: 17 March 2022.