Phthartic Trilogy Book #2
Prequel to The Virgin's Prostitute
WARNING: For mature readers only.
This book can also be a stand alone
Niccolo Black is the best assassin of his time, he's ruthless and is known to care about no one but himself. Marcus L...
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Ariano's POV
We walked back in the house from a recent mission and as usual the two assholes were bickering.
"That was my shot to take and you know it" Nico shouted at him.
"You hesitated. Hence you forfeited your shot. Now shut the fuck up about it" Marcus began to walk away when Nico threw a glass bottle that probably would have cause permanent scarring at him. I caught it before it hit his head and glared back at Nico.
"Niccolo calm down. Your kill count was still high." He scoffed before walking off angrily and dropping his tactical belt to the floor as he stormed out.
"Little brat turned seventeen and doesn't know how to act." Marcus didn't talk much unless he needed to, but he was pretty much just as playful as me when Nico wasn't around.
He has made a good addition to our team and I think Nico looks at him as competition and not a brother. They argue all the time and it's always because Nico finds something wrong with Marcus. Now it's getting irritating as he's picking and choosing what to like and what to not like about him.
"He seems stressed, just take it easy on him man" I warned and he just glared at me, his brown eyes doing that thing again. The thing where he takes a look at you and analyzes everything about you accurately. It freaks me out.
"I'm leaving tonight by the way" He mumbled. I've never actually heard him shout at anyone other than Niccolo and Valentino. I guess they know how to tick him off better than anyone else because he's pretty much a total gentleman with everyone but them.
"Take me with please" I groaned, banging my head on the wall.
"Take Nico as well. He's been a pain in the ass lately" Valentino spoke as he walked into the hall where we both stood.
"No"
"I wasn't asking." Marcus glared at him before he stormed off. I heard his door slam even from how far away I was.
"Why do you keep forcing them to be with each other knowing they don't get along?" Valentino shrugged.
"Nico doesn't actually hate Marcus. He just sees him as competition and doesn't know how to turn the negative emotions into one where he can rely on Marcus and treat him as an equal." I nodded in understanding, giving a small sigh.
"He tried to stab Marcus today"
"Oh?" He laughed in amusement.
"Not funny. Marcus almost broke his arm and I got punched in the face for trying to break them apart" I pointed to the bruise on my jaw and he winced before looking away.
"Go get ready to head out tonight. Have fun. Let loose and wear a fucking condom this time" He chuckled as he walked away and my jaw ticked. They will never let me live the situation with Riley down.
