“Nathan.”. Ava called out to her son.

“Nathan. This isn’t the time to play hide and seek. Come out now.”. She yelled.

“Nathan.”. She started panicking. When she noticed he wasn’t in the house.

With trembling hands she picked up her phone.

“Derek, I can't find Nathan.”. She cried into the phone .

“Calm down daisy. I’m sure he’s somewhere in the house.”. He assured her.

“He’s not here, I have looked around, he's not in his room.”. She cried.

“Lucian...” She suddenly whispered.

“Could he have gone to Lucian’s office?”. She asked, scaredly.

“No daisy, Nathan won’t do that he barely even knows Luciano.”.

“No Derek, I know Nathan once he gets curious about something he won’t rest until he gets to the button of it. Do something please. I don’t want my son meeting Lucian.” Ava cried out.

“Daisy calm down, just breath I will be there in few minutes. Ok?”. Derek asked.

“Ok.”. She whispered back before hanging up.

She quickly grab her bag and was about to walk out of the door when Nathan walked inside.

“Nathan, where were you? Huh?”. She asked with concern written all over her face.

“Mom I’m fine you don’t have to worry.”. He responded, holding his mother’s hand.

“Where did you go?”. She asked.

Nathan avoided her gaze, stepping aside.

“Mom I just went to check something out.” He lied unable to look at her.

“Nathan.”. She called warning him.

“Don’t you dare lie to me.”. She yelled, pulling him back.

“I’m not lying mother.”

“Look at me in the eyes.”. She ordered.

Nathan raised his head up, looking at his mother lovely.

“Mother, you know your eyes are my weakness and I can’t look at them and lie. But please mother. I do not wish to tell you where I was. Please don’t ask me.” He pleaded.

Ava stared at her son in shock. She stepped back in fear. Her son was becoming exactly like his father, this was the reason why she didn’t stay with him. She doesn’t want her son to turn out like his father.

Even though she knew Lucian was not a bad person, he was ruthless. His No is alway No and Nathan is taking that step now. For the first time in seven years, he had hid something from her.

“Mother.”. He tried to touch her.

“No, don’t call me your mother. If you really consider me your mother then you will tell me where you went.”. She said, hoping he would open up.

Nathan took two steps back from his mother, leaving her in total shock.

“You still won’t tell me?”. She gasped in shock.

“Mother, I have always respected your decisions. I only ask you for one thing, mother. Can’t you at least listen to me for once? I didn’t say I won’t tell you later on but for now I don’t want to. And I hope you won’t ask me until I am ready to tell you..” He said.

Without waiting for his mother’s response, he walked towards his room. Shutting the door behind him.

Ava stood there in shock. Just one day, and her son has changed so much after seeing Lucian for one day.

“Daisy,gentle ,gentle.” Derek hurriedly grabbed her as she was about to fall.

“It’s just one day and he’s already behaving like his father derek. Nathan never hid anything from me but today he almost lied to me.” She cried.

“I don’t want my son to live like Lucian. I don’t want him to. I don’t want him in Lucian’s world.” She added crying.

Derek hugged her, bringing her closer to his chest.

“He won’t,I’m here. As long as you don’t go back to Lucian. Nathan won’t be like him.”

“That’s just the problem derek.”. Ava whispered, breaking off from his hug.

“Lucian has been looking for me for seven years now. Now that he saw me, he won’t let me go that easily. And if he finds out Nathan is his son. Not only will he come for me but Nathan too and he will make sure I never leave him again”.

“And I can’t live without my son derek.”. She sobbed.

“Calm down daisy.”. He whispered, handling her water.

Her phone beeped insistently, its ringtone cutting through the silence.

“Hello.”. She whispered into the phone.

“Ava.”. A feminist voice came out from the other side of the call.

“Maya..”. Ava called sobbing.

“What the fuck happened Ava?.”

“Lucian, he saw me maya.”.

“Dont you fucking cry, I’m coming over right now.”. She yelled before hanging up the call.

“Is maya coming over?.” Derek asked.

Ava nodded, cleaning her tears.

Derek clenched his fist together, he dislikes maya a lot.

He despised how she incessantly pushed Ava towards reuniting with Luciano.

“Ava, Ava.”. Maya called, immediately she got in.

“Maya.”. Ava hurriedly ran to hug her, hugging her tightly.

“Lucian, he saw us, he knows about Nathan now.”.

“I don’t see a problem with that.”.

“Maya…”. Derek wanted to speak.

“Please I’m talking to my best friend and I’d appreciate it if nobody interrupts us.”. Maya shunned him.

Same way Derek didn’t like her, she didn’t give a shit about him either, her apathy towards him as palpable as his disdain for her.

“Ava, Luciano is the father of your child, and he has every right to know about his son. I think it’s high time you go back to him.”

“She won’t go back to that bastard.”. Derek yelled.

“Why?.” Maya demanded, peeling away from Ava as she advanced towards Derek with haughty strides, her steps exuding confidence.

“Why won’t she? He is Nathan’s father and her husband.”.

“She will have to go back to him eventually.”.

“She won’t go back..”

“Why?”. She demanded again.

“Is it because you are in love with her and can’t stand her going back to Lucian?”.

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Lucian smiled happily as he rolled around on his chair. Recoiling the little guy's words.

“I have a deal for you.”. He said confidently.

Lucian raised an eyebrow with a sly grin.

A playful smirk crossed Lucian's lips. "A deal, huh? Now, what could a seven year old have to offer me?" he challenged, curious to hear the boy's response.

“I know I’m seven, y’all don’t have to remind me and I’d be eight soon.”. Nathan rolled his eyes.

Nathan's eyes twinkled mischievously as he met Lucian's gaze. "I have the key to something you want", he said cryptically, "something you desire above all else."

Lucian gazed into the boy's eyes, struck by their uncanny resemblance to Ava's. But where Ava's eyes radiated warmth and life, Nathan's seemed cold and empty, like the eyes of a young man who had seen too much.

Lucian's tone was flat and emotionless as he said, "So, what's the deal, boy?"

Nathan's lips curled into a predatory smile. "Finally, you're speaking like a man. I like that."

Lucian busted out laughing in his seat. As the chat with Ava’s son flashed through his mind. If her son behaves like this then, he would mind adopting him when he gets Ava backs.

Lucian couldn’t help but chuckle as he thought of derek. He would love to see what Derek would do.

And to think Ava actually left him for Derek?? to top it all Derek was actually behaving like he’s a business man..

It was just absurd..

“My little rose, let's see how fast you can run.”.

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**THE NEXT MORNING**

“You did what?”. Ava screamed.

“I signed the deal with Mr Lucian.”. Nathan said once again.

“Did I ask you to? Did you get my permission nath?.”. She yelled at him.

“Mother, I also have the right to make decisions in your company. I own 30% of it, don’t forget mom.”.

Ava scoffed.

“I would not be working with Lucian, I’m calling off the deal the moment I get to the office.” Ava yelled before storming off.

Nathan smirk, for some reason he likes Lucian…. For his mother.

Ava angrily drove to the office, smashing her bag on her seat. She ran her hand through her hair frustratedly.

Perhaps the saying was right. Blood was thicker than water. Even though Nathan had never for once met or seen Lucian before yesterday. They clinked so fast and Nathan even signed a deal with him.

He doesn’t even like Derek who has been with her for seven years. He would shake in anger when Derek came close to her but he just signed a deal with Lucian like it was nothing.

She called her secretary to bring her tea as she was in no mood to work right now. Lucian wouldn’t let get cut off the deal not when he’s so obsessed with her.

He would definitely punish her for the last seven years, but why does the thought of getting punished by him send pleasure down her spine.

“Oh God, I am so messed up.”. She whispered.

LUCIAN

The splash of blood hit my face and my white shirts, which are now covered in blood. I smashed the hammer on his head one more time just to make sure he’s not breathing again.

As I smiled, I placed the hammer down and picked up my favourite knife. I trailed the tip of the blade along the man's finger, enjoying the way he trembled in terror.

"You still won't talk?" I asked, my voice filled with mock concern.

It had been too long since I'd had such an exhilarating experience. When I say exhilarating, I mean murderous. In a flash, I sliced through his finger. The sight of his anguished scream was music to my ears.

"There are two scents I love more than anything else in this world," I said, my voice soft and seductive. "One is the scent of my little rose, and the other is the scent of blood."

I brought the knife close to my nose, inhaling deeply. The metallic scent filled my nostrils, sending a thrill of pleasure through me.

Opening my eyes, I looked at the man and repeated my question. "Who sent you?"

I could see the fear in his eyes, but he stubbornly remained quiet.

Not only had they betrayed me, but they had also raped and murdered two of my girls. Fury and disgust coursed through me, boiling my blood. I looked down at the body of the man's friend. His fingers were missing, and his body was covered in cuts and bruises. But the worst was his missing eyeball, the socket a gruesome, empty void.

I felt no remorse. In fact, I savoured the sight. It was just punishment for what they had done. Too bad he died too soon.

Killing people was my art, my passion. There was nothing more thrilling than watching the light fade from their eyes, the fear turn to pain, and then finally, death. I wiped my knife clean, not wanting to waste any precious drops of blood. I would have loved to continue torturing him, slowly slicing him apart and savouring his cries of agony. But there was someone far more important waiting for me, and I couldn't keep her waiting.

"Don't let him die until he confesses,"

Leaving the torture room behind, I walked back into ny room. Stepping into the bathroom and starting the shower, the hot water washed over me. I couldn't help but think of Ava, my thoughts wandering to her as I rinsed the grime and blood from my body.

I reached for a clean towel and patted myself dry, my skin still warm from the hot water. I slipped into a fresh pair of boxers and buttoned up a crisp white shirt, I reached for my navy suit, hanging neatly in the closet. I pulled it on, the soft fabric sliding easily over my skin. I button the jacket and adjusted the sleeves, making sure the fit was just right. Then I grabbed my tie and carefully knotted it around my neck. I looked at myself in the mirror, satisfied with the look, before stepping out.

"Boss, the car is ready.” Derek announced.

“You can go, I will drive myself.”.

I slid into my car and drove straight to Ava's company. As I approached the building, I couldn't help but chuckle to myself. The company was impressive, but it was nothing compared to the empire I had built for her.

I walked into the company and everyone stared at me.

"Good morning, sir." The secretary greeted me with a warm smile.

"Where is Daisy's office?" I asked, my tone curt. Her smile only served to irritate me.

"Do you have an appointment with Miss Daisy?" she asked, a hint of concern in her voice.

"I don't need an appointment to see my own wife," I snapped.

“Miss Daisy isn’t married sir and moreover you’re ain’t…..” she paused.

“Ain’t?”. I repeated curiously, I tilted my head to the side, a curious look on my face.

“You ain’t sir Derek”.

Her answer set my body into a deadly rage of anger. I grabbed my gun and pointed it at her head, her eyes widened in horror.

“Say that one more time.”. I Threatened, my finger set on the trigger ready to push it if she dared to alter another word.

“Lucian.”. My little rose sweet voice rang through my body in pleasure, My cock twisted in excitement. I moved my finger away from the trigger, afraid I might pull it out of excitement. Which may end up scaring my little rose.

“Luciano.”. My name slipped off her lips in a warning tone. I lowered my gun, smirking at the secretary.

“You will not come to my company and threaten my employees.”. she snapped, grabbing my arm and forcing me to face her.

"I will eliminate anyone who stands in my way of seeing you," I said, barely above a whisper, my tone was icy and dark.

“And if you’re standing in the way?”. She asked curiously.

“I will gladly lay down my life just to be with you, little rose.”. I watched as her face flashed with pleasure before smirking.

She scoffed before walking away, giving me the pleasure of seeing her ass shake.

I stared at it hungrily, following her into her office.

“Why are you here?”. She asked, crossing her hands over her boobs, making them pop up a little. My eyes darkened with lust, as my wolf whined inside of me.

“Are you trying to seduce me? Huh little rose.”. I whispered, taking a step towards her, making her take two step backwards, till her back hit her desk, fear gripped her when she noticed she was caught.

All I wanted to do right now is bend her over the desk and fuck her till she blank out. Gosh red looks so sexy on her.

“Lucian, step back or I will scream.”. She warned fearfully, raising her finger in a warning manner.

I smirk, she has no idea how much the look of fear on her turns me on so badly. How she shake in fear when she see me.

“Why?”. I whispered, locking her between my arms.

I lower my face in her neck, inhaling and breathing on it. She tightened her hands in the desk, swallowing hard. Gosh I missed that scent.

“You didn’t answer me Ava.”. I whispered, brushing my lips over her neck slightly. She shivered under my touch.

“Lu… Lucian.”. She moaned.

My cock twistled in excitement, knowing i still have an effect on her body even after seven years. I kissed her neck, she whispered my name again, gripping my shirt and pulling me closer.

I watch from the corner of my eyes as She tried to contain her moan and not moan out, her breath rising and falling.

My Cock was rock hard and it started to hurt. I pull her away from the desk, against the wall as I resume my silent attack on her neck. I trail kisses down her neck, unbuttoning her gown a little.

“Do you know how much I crave you?”. I whispered.

I thrust into her, grinding myself on her, trying to get some release but it only got worst as my cock hardened more.

“Ciano.”. She cried out in pleasure, her eyes closed.

“Let me have you again please Ava.”. I begged. She will always be the one and only woman I will ever beg or get on my knees for.

She opened her eyes in a flash, looking at me for a second before pushing me away slightly, l let her.

Lucian, you... you should leave now, please." She nervously stepped away from me, intertwining her fingers.

I chuckled. “Why Ava?”. I asked, turning around and grabbed her waist, pulling her closer to me.

“Lucian please..” She raised her voice.

“You need to stop doing this. Please.”. She begged, stepping away from me again.

“Why ? Too much pleasure, you can’t handle it?”.

“I’m engaged to someone else, Luciano.”. She yelled, raising her hands up for me to see.

My eyes darkened in anger, staring at the ring. I will end anyone who dare puts a ring on her finger. But somehow the ring looks familiar. It’s my design ring. I chuckled. It was my own design, a limited edition piece I had crafted five years ago, after she walked away from me. Alex had auction it early this year. Now I wish I was the one, I could have met Ava earlier.

“Why are you smiling?”. She eyed me.

“Even if you’re wearing another man’s ring, that won’t stop me from claiming what’s mine. It even makes my cock hardened for the fact that you’re engaged to another man yet my touch still sets your body on fire”. I wink, even though I knew she was lying. Seems my little rose has forgotten about my talent.

“But I think my little rose deserves some punishment for lying”. I smiled in satisfaction as I watched her shaked.