AUTHOR'S POV

Hunter's mansion,
05:04 pm

Smoke got mixed with air as Hunter puffed his cigarette. Dash and Nick were standing beside him while Hunter was sitting on a rolling chair in his mansion's office, his crossed ankles were on the table in front of him.

His laptop was displaying footage of the CCTVs from all over his mansion. But his eyes were on the basement's footage where sitting Vi in a corner all curled up as she just got consciousness and got terrified seeing a man.

Draven soon convinced her that he won't touch or harm her. He, unfortunately, asked if she knows Caden Torres, unaware of the fact the three pair of eyes on them who was also able to hear their conversation.

Vi stared at Draven with suspicion until he mentioned that he's a doctor, a friend of Caden, and also knows Elijah a little.

Vi asked more about his brother and Elijah but he didn't bring up anything about their profession as he wasn't had a heart after seeing how her buried lips curved up into a smile when he said they are doing well.

Hunter concluded two things after hearing them are.... that they all don't know who Grace is and the second is that whoever Grace is with are robbers.

He knows it as the night Grace told Vi to run and heard a man commanding her to freeze wasn't Hunter's man. He was actually a police officer who was behind Caden as he was in the same alley.

She managed to run but as soon as she crossed the alley she got into an accident and lost her memories. Before cops could find her Caden took her to the hospital.

Caden and Elijah are still confused that why the news about the jewelry shop getting robbed isn't anywhere to be seen or heard but it was Hunter who doesn't want the area to be highlighted where Grace is because he didn't want any of his enemy to get any hint of Grace's whereabouts.

He knows that his reputation will get mixed in mud if the other mafia groups will come to know that a mere girl escaped Kings island where even a fly can't enter without them knowing.

The dots are connected today. The robbers who got saved by him have his Queen with them.

He laughed out loudly. His dark chuckles echoed in the office and the other two men just stared confusingly.

Dash's mobile vibrated in his pocket. He pulled it out to see Zoe's name on his screen. He cut the call but she called again so he decided to pick it up and left the room silently.

" Get my jet ready. I'll bring my queen myself". Hunter commanded.

Nick replied with yes as well as informed that Hunter's stepbrother is in New York also.

Kings are Russian. Hunter's father and his stepmother live there with his stepbrother. Hunter is happily welcomed there but not by heart.

They show that they care but Hunter is great at reading eyes which he learnt from his biological mother.

He wasn't attached to anyone after his mother's death until he found Grace.

He used to kiss her eyelids like his mother, he used to talk for hours with Grace, used to share his past, his feelings with her. He never lied to her, if he killed someone he confessed he did. If he exports drugs he confessed he does. If he punishes someone he explains the reason behind it to her.

His soft gaze and sweet talks were only for her. He's her's.

He trusted her, loves her, cherished her, and was loyal to her until she was with him. He comforted her whenever she needed it. He confessed his love for her every time he felt it. He never hide anything from her but still, she never opened up with him.

Only God knows how much he craved for her to say she loves him too.

Nothing in the whole world or can be said in the universe he can't give her to get her heart back in return but he found her heart more expensive than the universe.

The Kings are known to win or destroy. Now his Target is Grace's heart. He tried to win but failed now it's time to follow the other rule.

Destruction.

" What are you gonna do with that doctor and Violet now?" Nick asked.

" Vi will remain here, she's needed. But the doctor has to pay for putting his friendship first. He dared to lie. Now he'll see his friend dying in front of his eyes." Saying that Hunter stood up.

As soon as they walked outside the office he found Dash back-facing him. He was continuingly apologising on his phone while rubbing his forehead with another hand.

" Baby, I did promise to take you on the honeymoon but after this-".

" YOUR WORKS NEVER ENDS. YOU KNOW WHAT...GO ON THE HONEYMOON WITH YOUR BOSS ". After snapping in the ear bursting volume she hung the call.

" Zoe- F*CK".

Dash turned only to find Hunter standing behind him along with Nick who was somehow trying to control his laughter. "Sister-in-law is on fire I guess". Dash shot a dead glare at Nick.

" Get ready in twenty".  Hunter declared walking past him.

" Where are we going?". Dash asked.

" On honeymoon with your boss". Nick scoffed.

" New York ". Hunter answered.

" Zoe will divorce me". Dash spat the fact.

" You'll be relieved then ". Nick butted in only to get ignored again.

" Who's gonna take care of her if I'll be in New York. You are aware of what's up with her nowadays". Dash shouted a little as Hunter didn't stop stepping forward.

" Nick". Hunter replied dropping Nick's smile.

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Caden's apartment,
08:43 pm

" Caden please I want to go to that shiny place". Grace whined with a slight pout standing behind Caden who was spraying perfume on his body in front of the mirror.

" First of all, that's called night clubs". Caden chuckled turning to face her. " Secondly you aren't going there".

" But why? ". She questioned showing puppy eyes.

" Because Doctor Draven has told us to keep you away from loud places. That's harmful for your current mental health". Caden explained softly. Obviously, it was a lie he just doesn't want her to take in a place like that.

" I'm alright ". She said grabbing Caden's palm and taking a step closer to him. " Please I just want to visit there once". She pleaded with hope tilting her head.

" Fine". Caden sighed heavily. " We won't stay there for a long time". Caden said as he couldn't resist her doe eyes.

" Done". She grinned clapping her fragile palms.

" Get ready. I'll be waiting outside". Saying that Caden left the room while Grace immediately went inside the closet to search for a proper dress to wear to a club.

Sliding some clothes aside not knowing that Elijah had arranged all of them for her, her eyes landed on an black glittering dress. She took that untouched dress that was hanging on a hanger and brought it closer to her body. She turned left and right looking in the mirror.

" Classic". She mumbled to herself before changing into it. She tied her hair into a bun leaving some curled up strands falling on her face and shoulders. She applied smoky eyeshadow with red lipstick. A pair of golden high heels on her feet and a clutch in her hand.

She glanced at her reflection one last time before leaving the room. As soon as she reached the living room door she heard Caden and Elijah's voices which made her feet stop. They were all dressed up, talking more like arguing with each other. And the topic was Grace.

" ...and you got agreed like this?". Elijah asked shooting a glare at Caden.

" I'll take care of her. It's not like Kings-". Caden stopped talking when he noticed that Elijah's eyes were fixed behind him with a wide-open mouth. Caden followed his gaze and turned around to see Grace standing there.

She was looking gorgeous but a little sad. " It's okay if you don't want I'll not come". She said making both of the men close their mouths as they were staring at her without them knowing.

" I- ummmm... No... I think you can come with us ". Elijah stuttered.

" Really?" Her dropped face grinned up again when Elijah nodded.

" Let's go." Caden said walking towards her. She encircled her arm around Caden's and they headed outside the apartment, Elijah followed.

Caden took Grace with him in his car while Elijah was by himself in his as Scott was already inside that club's security system because he had to connect some networks with his laptop to erase the evidence of the crime they went there for.

They need a man's signature to make an illegal area under their name. They got to know that the man is gonna attend today's party in that club. He's an illiterate oldie and that's what made it easier for them.

Kings have thousands of nightclubs around the world and that club is also owned by them. Own by Hunter's stepbrother. Alaric. That's the reason Caden and Elijah were tensed to take Grace with them. But even Elijah didn't stand a chance against her pouty face and took her with them.

Entering the club Grace was left with Elijah near a bar counter as Caden excused himself and went towards the VIP rooms in search of that man.

Elijah was drinking as well as narrowing his eyes around the crowd of young people who were having fun on the dancefloor. " Can I taste it?". Elijah's head turned towards Grace who was looking down at the alcohol glass in his hand.

" Haven't you drink before?" Elijah asked wondering as she looks so royal but hasn't seen a place like a club or had a drink before.

" No, I haven't". She replied shaking her head. " Does it tastes good?". She asked innocently.

Elijah turned to face the bartender behind him and ordered a drink. " It tastes bitter". He warned before handing her a glass of wine.

She took the glass and sniffed twice. Even the bartender behind the bar counter was looking at her weird behavior from the corner of his eyes.

Suddenly Elijah heard Caden's voice through his Bluetooth." Elijah I got his signature but Scott is having some issues. Go check on him. Tell Elly to stay where she is. I'll be there in a few minutes". Elijah cleared his throat signalling Caden that he heard him. Elijah excused himself after making her sit on a tool next to the counter and told her not to move.

She ordered another drink while waiting for them. " Grace". She turned to her right side when she heard a manly voice. She didn't know why she reacted to the name right away after hearing it.

A charming guy was sitting on a tool next to her with a glass of whisky and a wide smirk. " You really fooled the mafia king."

• let me enjoy before things get bad again.

Chapter published on: 28 May 2022.

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