My Empire: a dark mafia romance (Darkest of All Book 2) by Archer Lexi

Author:Archer, Lexi
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

Two nights later, the muted sounds of The Black Lotus envelop us as Dylan and I sit in a secluded corner, the air thick with the tension that has been building between us. His protective instincts clash with my calculated approach, a subtle dance of conflicting desires.

He leans forward, his gaze intense and dark. “Vanessa, we can’t keep dancing around this. Damian is a threat, and we need to confront him head-on.”

I calmly sip my drink and maintain my composure. “Dylan, we can’t afford to be reckless. Every move has to be strategic. One wrong step, and everything crumbles.”

“I get that, but we can’t play this safe forever,” he grumbles, frustration evident in his voice. “The longer we wait, the more power Damian accumulates.”

He’s not wrong there.

I meet his gaze. “I know you’re concerned, Dylan, but a direct confrontation could be disastrous.”

He runs a hand through his hair. “Vanessa, I’ve always had your back, but if we don’t act now, we risk losing everything.”

I sigh. I wish it could be so easy, that we rush in and take him out, but even the police won’t be enough to bring someone the lies of Damian Blackthorn and the Eclipse Society.

“It’s not that simple, Dylan. There are layers to this game, and we have to play it carefully.”

He leans in, his tone now insistent. “Vanessa, I can’t stand idly by while the threat grows. We need to be proactive, not reactive.”

I draw back, meeting his intensity with a measured gaze. “Trust me, Dylan. I’m working on a plan, but it has to be timed perfectly.”

He shifts back, frustration lining his handsome face. “Timing won’t mean anything if we’re too late.”

Our relationship, once anchored in trust and shared objectives, now faces a critical juncture. Dylan’s protective instincts push for bold action, while my calculated approach urges patience and strategy. The looming threat of Damian forces us to confront the strain on our loyalty, as the delicate balance between caution and courage teeters on the edge.

“I won’t risk losing you or anyone,” I remind him.

“I’m replaceable.”

“You are not!”

“If I’m not in your bed, I know someone else has climbed in.”

“That’s not fair. Not every night⁠—”

“It’s not that I want you for myself and only me,” he says. “I want there to be peace, but I want you to have your power.”

“You want your pie and to eat it too.”

He growls. “I’ll settle for your pussy.”

“Your place or mine?”

“Right here. Pull down your panties, sit on the table, and let me have a taste.”

I gape at him, but his expression is deadly serious as he slams the curtains surrounding our table shut.

He moves swiftly, his eyes locked on me as he pulls out a chair and pushes it away from the table. The anticipation in his eyes is palpable, and I can’t help but feel my pulse quicken at the thought of him baring his hunger for me in this intimate moment.

I take a deep breath and slowly stand from my chair, my heart pounding in my chest.

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