Until I breathe | 18+

Prologue

Every cell in my body screams me to kill this narcissistic, arrogant mafia prince. My fingers intertwine, a deadly grip crushing his windpipe. His face reddens, but he doesn't struggle. Instead, he lunges forward, his mouth claiming mine in a harsh, biting kiss.

"You. Want. War?" He mouths against my lips. His teeth nip at my lips, sending waves of tremors through my core. His tongue invades my mouth, tangling with mine in a brutal dance. I feel his hot breath on my skin, his ragged gasps echoing through my ears. 

"I'll. Give. You. War." His tongue clashes with mine, a fierce battle raging. I try to pull back but his arms latch around my waist, pulling me into a vice-like grip. His fingers dig into my skin, holding me captive. His palms are hot, branding my flesh with possession.

Our bodies collide, a clash of fury and passion. Ayren's chest presses against mine, his heart pounding against my breast. I feel his erection pressing into my stomach. 

The kiss deepens, punishing and aggressive. 

I squeeze his throat tighter, my fingers trembling with rage. While his eyes gleam with excitement, his gaze locked on mine.

"Ayren! Lily! Stop!" Other voices shout, rushing to intervene. Hands grasp at me, pulling me away from his grasp. I struggle, my fingers still clenched around his throat. A voice booms, "Enough!", a guy with intimidating gray eyes roars. 

The scene erupts into chaos, everyone pulling our bodies apart. His brother, Zyran, yanks me backward, his grip like a vice. While the guy with gray eyes joins in, prying Ayren's arms from my waist. Kate and Alex rush to my side, their faces etched with worry.

"Let go, Lily!" Alex begs, tugging at my arms.

But I refuse to release my grip on his neck. Our eyes lock, blazing with fury. Suddenly, Alex scoops me up, lifting me off the ground. I kick and squirm, desperate to break free.

"No! Put me down!" I shout, my voice echoing through the corridor. “I'll kill him, This ends one way”

That Bastard struggles against Zyran and the other guy, his face contorted with rage. "Let her go!" he bellows. He stares at me, eyes blazing, breathless and enraged. He is dragged away, struggling against the restraint. 

The scene erupts into chaos. But I'm beyond reason. I twist and writhe, determined to break free.Voices shout, arms flail, and bodies collide. I'm dragged away, my feet scrabbling against the floor.

As I'm pulled farther from him, our gazes remain fixed, burning with a fierce anger. The air between us crackles with tension, heavy with unspoken threats.

Kate's voice pierces the din, "Lily, stop! Calm down!"

His roar echoes through the corridor, "You can't keep her from me!"

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Warning: Contains graphic content, poor life choices and zero apologies