Love Mastermind: The Ruthless Mafia

Alexia Skylar Hale

To be honest, killing was easy for me. Showing no emotions and killing them, the enemies. Here i go again, killing for my father. Its my job as il fantasma but as Alexia Skylar Hale, i control my father's company by his side.

My father is Chris Hale. The owner of the Hale company. We're the second most well known family because of our company. The mafia shit is private. And for the mafia as well, we're second. And i have no issue with that at all. Matter of fact, neither does my father.

The first most well known family is the De Santis. Most people don't know it but they're also in the mafia. And of course, they're first. Their leader, Ace De Santis is 22 and rumors has it, he is fucking awesome at his job. People are scared of him. I, however, most people think im a damn myth. I don't care anyway. People believe what they want. The leader of the Italian mafia is Ace while my father is the leader of the American mafia. We are allies... Sort of.

"ALEXIA SKYLAR HALE. FOCUS.", My father yelled through the ear piece.

"Chill. I got eyes on them. Waiting for your orders, dad.", I replied as I laid flat on my stomach, aiming a man. That man is no Angel, trust me. He killed thousands and each time he gets away with it. But this time, he fucked up. Bad. He stole from my father. Well, people who steals from him hardly lives and I get to be the one responsible for their deaths. It's quite honourable, really.

"He is leaving. SHOOT. NOW." He said as I shot the man. The bullet went directly for his head.

"Good job."

"Well. I'm good at what I do."

"Get out of there, Now. His bodyguards saw you. They're coming." He said as I noticed a few bodyguards coming towards me.

"Shit." I let out as I quickly packed my gun and ran toward my car but too late. One of them managed to grab my arm.

"Don't you know it's really really not kind to touch a woman without her permission?" I stated to that bodyguard and kicked him in this balls. He yelled with pain.

"Fuck woman." He let out earning a smile from me.

I seized the opportunity to get into my car as several guns were aimed at me. They started shooting but I managed to get out of there. Although one bullet managed to hit me in the shoulder.

"Fuck." I drove faster.

"Alexia, you good? Are you hurt?", My dad asked worriedly.

"I got shot but I'm good. I'm coming home"

"Hurry up." He said as I drove faster

After 15 minutes, I reached the house. My house was pretty big actually. My mother never really liked all these Mafia things but she couldn't do much about it. She couldn't do anything about it actually. You see, I have a sister and when we were kids, we were trained and stuffs. My sister failed every training and I, however, passed them all. She never wanted to pass them anyways. I'm 20 and she is 21. Yeah, she's older but dumber.

I parked the car in the garage and entered the house. I was bleeding badly. Blood was coming out of my arm like a damn waterfall.

Every step I made, blood fell on the floor.

"ALEXIA." My mom yelled as she saw me walking up the stairs to go to my room.

She must have followed the trace of my blood, i thought to myself.

"What the hell happened??", she asked as she rushed to me, taking a good look at my bleeding arm.

"well, I got shot. And if you don't let me go and remove that bullet from myself, I might as well die. So, if you'll excuse me... ", I said sarcastically as I continued my way to my room.

"When you're done, come downstairs to eat something!!" She yelled again. She loves yelling, it's like a hobby for her.

Once in my room, I opened the top drawer and took out the equipments needed to remove that bullet. When I removed the bullet, I stitched myself and put a bandage on it. Then, I went downstairs as my mom asked.

When I reached downstairs and sat around the dinner table, my dad, my mom and sister joined shortly after. It was around 7:45 pm.

My mom served us dinner and as we ate, my dad started talking.

"Are you good?", he asked glancing at me.

I nodded "yup" making sure the P sound was heard.

Daniella, my sister, was on her phone. Probably stalking another guy on social media. I mentally rolled my eyes at her.

"Alexia, when you shot Chris earlier, did you see a file on him? Or with someone who was near him? Or on a table or something?". My dad asked, holding a glass of water in his hands.

"Yeah. There was this man next to him, he had a red file on him." I replied honestly. Let's not forget that i was trained to notice little details as well.

"They were right." He sighed and rubbed his forehead.

"Who and about what?" I questioned.

"I got a call just after you got home saying that someone has evidence about all of our business that has been going on. Underground." He continued, "Not only ours though. But for the De Santis as well."

That can't be possible. Can it? For someone to have evidence, that someone had to be someone on the inside. Which means we had a fucking snitch among us. Not only us but in the De Santis family also. But whatever. I care about my family only.

"What the fuck? how's that possible?"

"Someone betrayed us. We had a motherfucking traitor among us and nobody even noticed! We need to host a meeting as soon as possible." My dad said furiously.

"I'm sure you're gonna find out whoever that Bitch is." My mom assured us. Melissa Hale is seriously one of the most amazing woman on earth.

"Yeah yeah whatever." Daniella said completely not giving a fuck and walked away with her eyes glued on her screen. Fucking bitch.

"We'll find him and those evidences." I assured him. More like, i assured myself.

Ace De Santis

"So you are telling me some asshole has all evidence needed to toss me in jail for the rest of my life?" I yelled, glancing at the man.

"Not only yours, boss. But another Mafia family as well." He replied.

I could see the sweat forming up on his forehead. Knowing he was scared made me feel contentment.

"Their name?"

"Hale, sir."

Interesting.

"From what I've concluded, there has been a traitor among us and none of you have noticed? I haven't noticed?" I questioned, slamming my fist on the table infront of me.

If there's one thing I don't tolerate, it's betrayal. I always make sure that traitors are treated like they should be treated. When I find whoever that man is, he'll wish he was never born.

"Well, whoever that fucker is—", I started, eyeing all the man in the room, "Why dont you show yourself so I can give you a reward for being the best fucking actor I've ever encountered?"

Everyone stayed quiet and that was killing me. Having enough of their silence, i asked "Will anyone fucking say something?"

"It was William sir. He gathered all evidence needed and fled." A man at the back spoke.

"Find whoever that william is and bring him to me. Alive." I ordered earning a nod from all of them.

"I need to have a meeting with The Hales, we probably are sharing the same enemy," I started, "Jeremy, Paul," i continued, my eyes now on Jeremy and Paul, "—I need you two at 10:00 am sharp tomorrow. We'll pay a little visit to The Hales."

They both nodded and everyone left as soon as i said "You're dismissed."

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Once the meeting was over, i headed to my room, took a shower then went downstairs to have dinner with my family.

As usual, My mother, Christina; My father, Vincenzo and my brother, Alex were all gathered around the dinning table waiting for me.

I sat in my usual seat and we all started digging in our plates. As i was eating, my mother's voice interrupted me. "How was the meeting? I saw a couple of men leaving the house."

I was about to reply when Alex scoffed. I glared at him as he said "A hundreds, you mean."

"I didn't have time to go to the other house so I held the meeting here. It was important." I shrugged.

"What's wrong son?", my father asked as i snapped my gaze on him. "You seem concerned."

"I am." I replied truthfully. "We had a snitch. Apparently he has shit on us. Evidence that can be used to toss us in jail for the rest of our lives." I drank the glass of water before i continued, "Not only our family but the Hales also."

"That's some fucked up shit," Alex was the first one to talk, "What are you planning to do?"

"I'm gonna pay a little visit to the Hales. Maybe we can work together on this one." I said, looking at my father for any other suggestions but instead, he smiled at me and said "That's a good idea, son. Go for it."

Ace De Santis

I woke up to the sound of my alarm. Groaning, i look at the time and saw that it's 9:00. Remembering that i have to go and pay a visit to the Hale, i got off the bed and went in the shower.

I was ready by 9:30. Putting my watch around my wrist, I made my way outside and saw Ian and Jeremy waiting infront of my car like I told them too.

Ian and Jeremy are my friends but they also work for me. I don't show it but i like them. In the end, i know we would die for each other.

I had no problem with the Hales. I just have a problem with their daughter, Alexia. I don't really tolerate her but if it meant finding out whoever that fucker who have evidence on us is, I'll work with her.

At least till we find that asshole.

"Morning, Ace." Jeremy smiled at me.

"Morning Jeremy, Ian." I replied with a nod.

"Lets go!" Ian said excitedly and a smile made his way on my face thanks to his enthusiasm.

"I'll drive." i stated as i got into the driver's seat and they both hopped into the car.

We reached The Hale's house within 30 minutes. Their house was huge but not as huge as mine. Once the guard outside saw me, he opened the gate.

We rang their doorbell and within a few seconds, we were greeted with a woman who was probably 40.

"Who are you?", She asked, staring at us.

"Hello," i greeted, "Sorry for disturbing you. Im Ace, Ace De Santis," I pointed to the men behind me, "and they are Ian and Jeremy."

"Let them in." a male voice inside said as the woman stepped aside and welcomed us inside.

"Ace," he smiled at me. "To what do i owe this pleasure?"

"Chris." I gave him a nod.

"Take a seat." He pointed to the couch as he made himself comfortable and i followed his movements.

"I would answer the question if you didn't already know the answer." I replied in a serious tone.

"Did you find out who was the one who betrayed you?" Chris asked while sipping his tea.

"Yeah," i started, "Some asshole named William. My guys are on it. They're after him."

"In mine, it was someone name Peter." He said, "When i find him, he's gonna wish he was never born."

"Who do you think is behind all this?" i thought to myself and started thinking of all the people who could possibly want revenge.

My thoughts were soon interrupted when my eyes fell on probably the most beautiful woman ive ever laid eyes on stood on the stairs.

She stood on the stairs looking straight at me in her shirt and a pair of shorts. Her hair was long and messy. It was no mystery that she just woke up. I let my eyes roam shamelessly around her body then went to her face again. She wasn't wearing any makeups. Not that she needed them.

"Dad," she spoke, "What kind of sick person comes at someone's house at 10:00 am in the morning?" She continued "—whoever that person is, i hope he or she knows that they disturbed my sleep." She ended, descending the stairs.

"Morning sweetheart." Chris greeted her with a smile then turned back to me. "Meet Ace, Ace meet my daughter, Alexia." He introduced us to each other.

"Morning dad." She returned the smile but it disappeared as soon as she laid her eyes on me. "What the hell is he doing here?"

"We got work to discuss." Chris replied

"Okay." She shrugged and walked to the kitchen.

"Where were we?" Chris resumed our conversation from before.

"It's probably The Jones? They always wanted to be more superior than me. Superior than you." I pointed out.

"Yeah, thats a good point." Chris replied thoughtfully.

"Boss, we found this piece of paper on the car." Ian said as he handed me a piece of folded paper.

I opened it and once i read it, to say i was angry would be understatement.

I'm coming for you two, Ace and Alexia.

All of you. You'll watch as your loved ones suffer. You'll hear their cries and see them suffering. Mark my words, I'll take your loved ones away from you. Both of your families will rot. Ace De Santis and Alexia Skylar Hale shall suffer.

~Your worst nightmare.

"Chris, you've got to see this." I said as I rushed back inside with the paper in my hand. I gave it to him and he started reading it along with Alexia, his daughter.

"Check the CCTV. Whoever wrote that will be found" Chris ordered a guy who was standing infront of the door. The guy quickly rushed upstairs.

"What kind of sick asshole has the guts to threaten my family?" Alexia asked while holding a mug of tea in her hands.

I'd be lying if I said that girl wasn't hot.

"Daddy!", A screeching voice boomed from upstairs. I looked at whom this voice belonged to and i was met with a girl who wore nothing but a fucking lingerie.

"Who the fuck is that?", I murmured under my breath.

"Meet my other daughter, Daniella", Chris gestured to her.

To be honest, her and Alexia did not look alike at all. They were so different from each other.

"Oh my god!" She screamed, stopping in the middle of the stairs and started breathing heavily. "—Ace!" She yelled again and made her way towards me as i took a step back.

"Daniella," Her father's voice stopped her in her tracks. "Not now. We are talking about business."

"Why would someone be after the two of you?", He questioned, giving me and Alexia his attention.

"Well," Alexia started, "—I can think of a many reasons as to why someone or some people would be after us."

After a while of thinking, Chris said "I think you two," he pointed to me and Alexia, "should work together and sort this out."

"Wait what?" Alexia and I said at the same time.

"I said—" he repeated himself but Alexia cut him off by saying "We heard what you said."

Hell no. When i said we could work together, i meant me and Chris. Not me and Alexia. This is not happening, not again.

"I think it's a good idea." A familiar voice said from behind us.

Alexia Skylar Hale

My morning was already ruined when I saw Ace fucking De Santis sitting in my living room. He and I got history. Yes, we tried to kill each other.

Four years ago, he and I were sent on the same mission. We were both after the same person. A powerful man who was buying and selling women. We didn't know we were after the same person until we fucking fought over him. My dad wanted him alive and his dad wanted him dead. Well, in the end, he died. Ace shot him.

My morning was ruined again when I read that piece of paper in my father's hand.

And then my morning was ruined again for the third time by father who suggested that we work together and sort this out.

"I think that's a good idea." A man said standing infront of our main door.

I looked at the familiar man and i saw everyone was doing the same. I looked at Ace then him and finally connected the dots. He was Vincenzo De Santis, Ace's father.

"Dad," Ace acknowledged him. "What are you doing here?", He asked as his father made his way towards us.

"It was urgent. We received a letter. Your mother found it on our bed." Vincenzo said, removing a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Ace.

"Chris," Vincenzo smiled at my father, "It's been a while."

"Agreed." My father returned the smile and turned to and Daniella, "Meet my daughter, Alexia", He said pointing to me "—and my other daughter, Daniella." He continued pointing to Daniella.

Vincenzo looked at me and a smile made it's way on his face. "Alexia Skylar Hale," he started, "I've heard so many things about you."

"Only good things, I hope." I returned the smile with a chuckle.

"Good, interesting things, yes." He smiled, "Unbelievable things as well."

"What does the letter says?" My dad asked, his attention on Ace.

"Its an invitation." Ace replied.

"To what?" I asked as he turned and looked at me while smirking. "To a party." I rolled my eyes at his smirk.

"Ayyy a party!" Daniella's excited voice interrupted us, "Can't wait to go!"

"Not everyone is invited, barbie." Ace rolled his eyes at her.

I had to bite my cheeks in order not to laugh at the nickname. She really did look like a barbie with all the plastic on her.

"Who is invited?" My dad asked curiously.

"Me and Her." Ace replied gesturing to me.

'Her' as if i don't have a fucking name.

"Only the two of us?" I asked earning a nod from him.

"Whyyyyyy her?" Daniella screamed, getting on my nerves as i put my hands on my ears.

"Shut the fuck up." I hissed, glaring at her.

"Why You? Hope you die there. Adios!" Dana said and left the room.

"Bitch." I murmured

"Heard that." My dad with a laugh.

"She is one." I shrugged causing Ace, his father and my own to smile and shook their head at my comment.

"Is there a reason why Ace and Alexia should go there alone?", My mother asked while walking to us.

"I assume you know Melissa." Dad asked Vincenzo as he pointed to my mother.

"Yeah." Vincenzo smiled at her which she returned.

"Because they want li fantasma and The Mafia leader Italian mafia who is also the best assassin to come to their party." Vincenzo stated.

"Oh please—", Daniella voiced interrupted us once again. "Li fantasma is a myth!" She yelled with her fake and really bad Italian accent.

Yeah, she didn't know that her sister is li fantasma. I mean, can you blame me for wanting to keep this from her?

"She doesn't know?", Vincenzo asked, looking at me. I quickly mouthed a "No" to him. I swear I could see Ace smiling.

"And if you think Alexia is that li fantasma, you're mistaken." She yelled again earning a scoff from me.

"I think we should tell her." my mom suggested earning a nod from me. I only agreed because i really want to see her reaction.

"Daniella!", my mom yelled, "Come downstairs for a moment will you?"

"Coming!" Daniella replied as soon she was standing beside my mother as my dad told her that i really am, li fantasma.

"Legends has it that li fantasma has a tattoo on her waist. A fucking dragon tattoo. You don't have any tattoo on your waist. So why are you lying to everyone?", Dana said clearly not believing a word my dad just said.

She was right. I do have a dragon tattoo on My waist but I hid it with makeup. I had to otherwise, my family would have become a target. But some people won't understand it.

"There's this thing called makeup. It can be used to hide many things but im assuming you know that as you use it a lot." Ace stated in annoyance. He literally took the words out of my mouth.

"What he said." I gestured to Ace.

"Prove it." Daniella scoffed.

"She is li fantasma." Chris and Vincenzo said in union with their Italian accent.

"Stop lying. Why's everyone lying? I'm old enough to tell when someone's lying." She stated

Sure girl, whatever you say.

"And right now, you are lying." She pointed to all of us.

I ignored her stupid comment and went upstairs. I went directly in the bathroom, took a shower and removed the makeup letting my tattoos on display.

"See?" I heard Daniella spoke again. "She got embarrassed and ran away."

"I don't think she ran away." I heard Vincenzo say

"Nope. She didn't run away. She'll be back." My dad confirmed.

After like 10 minutes, I got out of the shower with a towel wrapped around me. I opened my closet and took out a top in which my tattoo wouldn't be hidden and wore a pair of jeans then head downstairs.

"So much for being old enough to determine whether someone's lying or not huh?", I mocked her as she stared at the tattoos with her eyes wide.

"It's true. You are real—", she started, "Of course you are real. I should have known. When you returned home every night with blood all over you. When you torture people like a crazy psychotic bitch to get what you want from them."

"Alexia Skylar Hale is li fantasma. Damn, everyone is gonna find out about this. Everyone will know me as well, for revealing the identity of li fantasma." She added.

"Fuck No." We all said at the same time.

"You'll do nothing of that sort!", I said in a threatening tone. "Do you hear me? If you do that, I won't think twice before ending your life."

"You will not do such thing," my dad said to her, "That's betrayal and you know I hate people who betrays me. I won't care if you're my daughter or not."

"Geez. Fine." She said with an eye roll and went to her room, slamming the door shut.

"I'm starting to regret suggesting that we tell her." My mom said after a few seconds of silence.

Alexia Skylar Hale

After that little scene yesterday with my sister, Ace, his father and everyone else, things have been pretty quiet. For me.

They made a decision, my very own father and Ace's father, that I will be moving to Ace's house and will work with him. I didn't have a say.

Although, my answer would be no. I'd never want to work with Ace again. That man annoys the shit out of me even though he is fucking good looking.

"Alexia." My dad snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah?" I asked

"You'll be leaving in a few minutes. Are you ready?" He asked.

Yeah, I'm leaving in a few minutes. To be honest, I love my dad but sometimes, his decisions sucks.

"Yes, dad. Everything's packed. Mom helped me last night. Is this really necessary? I can protect myself and protect you all. Why do I need to go?", I sighed.

It was the truth. Im a fucking assassin. I can very well protect myself and my family.

"Yes it is necessary. Alexia, I know you don't like him but at least, try to keep your differences apart and work with him until we've found whoever is messing with both of our families." My dad explained as he placed a hand on my shoulder.

"Fine." I sigh as my mom entered.

"Alexia. Be safe, ok?", My mom said, enveloping me in her arms.

"Aren't I always?", I said sarcastically.

"Sir. A black SUV is here.", A guard said to my father earning a sigh from me.

I guess this is where i go to Ace's house. Im going to unleash hell on that man.

"Bye, daughter. Call. Everyday.", my dad said sternly as I took my suitcase and placed it in the car.

"Will do. Call me if anything is wrong. LIKE ANYTHING." I said in the same tone as my dad. After hugging both of them, i went inside the car.

"Bye!" They yelled as I waved at them.

Here I come, Ace. Here I come.

After a good 20 minutes of road, the car finally stopped. I tried talking with the driver but he stayed quiet. Shy assholes.

I got out of the car and stood infront of a huge mansion. It was beautiful and bigger than mine.

"Welcome. You're probably thinking if this is Mr De Santis home but it's not. It's Mr De Santis's yes but all member, everyone who works with Mr De Santis stays in here. They are like his other family. So, welcome." The driver said in a serious tone.

"I thought you didn't know how to talk." I scoffed.

"I apologise. Mr De Santis told me not to talk to you and tell you everything I told you when you got here." He held an apologetic face.

Of course, he did.

I nodded and went inside. Opening the door, i saw men walking around. Some were shirtless on the couch watching TV.

"Well, well, well," A unknown voice said behind me. Turning around, i was met with a man. He was hot, i give you that. But not as hot as Ace.

My eyes widened as i realised i just compared a random guy to Ace. What the fuck is wrong with me?

"Hello, gorgeous." He smirked.

"Hello," I replied, keeping a neutral face as I looked around the house

"What's a beautiful girl like you doing here?", He questioned, grinning.

I decided to ignore him and starting walking pass him only for him to grab me and made me stood infront of him.

Wrong move, fucker.

I glared at him as he smirked, "I asked you a question, sweetheart."

"Fuck off." I said in a loud tone that gained everyone's attention. I looked around me only to find all of them staring at the scene.

Might as well give them something to look at. With that thought, a smirk made it's way on my face.

"Didn't your mommy teach you that you shouldn't touch a woman without her permission?" I asked, grabbing the hand that touched me and broke it.

He yelled in pain and held his broken hand. "Fucking hell! You broke my hand. What the fuck you bitch!"

I laughed at him. "How can a man like you yell like a little girl?"

"I'll kill you!" He yelled as his eyes darkened and threw a punch at me which i dodged. That only seemed to make him angrier.

I sighed. "Okay, you asked for it." punched him as he fell on the ground. Smirking at this bleeding nose, I kneeled infront of him . "—Now, that wasn't a way to treat a lady now, was it?"

Eyeing everyone in the room, i asked "Who's next?"

"WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?" A familiar deep voice boomed from upstairs.

I looked up at him and gave him a fake smile. "Well, Ace, you see—", i started, "Your little bitch here wanted to act like the little bitch that he is and he pissed me off while doing so." I shrugged and made my way to the couch.

"And as you can see—" I continued once i made myself comfortable on the couch. "Pissing me off has it's consequences." I ended eyeing the man whose nose i just broke.

"Alexia." No one has ever pronounced my name as perfectly as he just did.

Okay what is wrong with me?

He started walking towards me and soon, he was standing infront of me.

God took his time with him.

"Hmm?" I hummed as i let my eyes roam around his body. He has the most beautiful eyes i've ever seen before.

"Get up." He ordered as i snapped my gaze back on him.

"Excuse me?", I scoffed in annoyance.

"—Now why would i do that? No but have you ever sit on this thing? It's comfortable as fuck."

He groaned. "Everyone get your asses in the meeting room. Now." And as they were told, they all stood up and rushed to wherever the meeting room was.

I looked at him only to find him staring at me. I cleared my throat hoping to earn his attention which i succeeded. "You too." He said with an eye roll and headed towards the meeting room without waiting for a reply.

I'm working with not for him and I'll make sure he understand what the fuck that means cause he clearly is having a small misunderstanding.

My curiousity got the best of me and decided to go to that meeting. As soon as i entered the room, all eyes were on me.

"Do you guys want a picture?", I asked irritated by their stares and made my way to the chair next to Ace.

"This seat is for the underboss." A guy sitting infront of me said.

"And i should care, why?", I raised an eyebrow.

"He is sick. He won't be attending so, she can sit here." Ace said to everyone in the room.

"Why did you call for a meeting, don?" The guy whose nose I broke earlier asked. I could barely contain myself from smiling at my art.

"Are you questioning me?", Ace asked in a serious tone.

"Nno. I'm ssorry." He stuttered making it hard for me not to laugh. I bit my cheek to contain the laughter but i couldn't help the smile making it's way on my face.

Ace looked at me raising an eyebrow. "What's funny, Amore?"

Amore, really?

Rolling my eyes at his nickname, i muttered a 'Nothing' as i smirked at the guy whose nose i broke.

As he realised i was making fun of him, he glared at me. "Bitch." He yelled.

"Really? Well, I wasn't the one crying on the floor a few minutes ago." I stated looking right back at him.

Before the guy could answer, Ace took out his gun and shot the guy in his head.

"Anyone else got something to say?" He asked earning complere silence.

"So, as I was saying—", he placed his gun on the table infront of him, "Meet Alexia Hale. Some might know her as the ghost. She'll be working with us for a while. Any questions?" He ended as he looked at me while everyone muttered a 'No boss.'

"You're all dismissed." He ordered and everyone was out of the room.

"So, I'll be staying here?", I asked.

"No. Sometimes, yes but most of the time, you'll be at my house." He replied.

"Okay." I sighed and left the room.

Ace De Santis

I was in my office upstairs when I heard a particular voice from downstairs. I'd recognise that voice anywhere.

"Didn't your mommy teach you that you shouodnt touch a woman without her permission?" I heard her say in annoyed angry tone.

I knew it. I fucking knew it. I knew that the moment she was to enter here, one of those fuckers downstairs would try something.

Standing up from the chair, i walked outside and leaned on the rails as i watched the scene downstairs. Alexia punched the guy and he fell on the ground.

I shook my head in disappointment at the man who was on the ground. Even while being twice her size, she managed to take him down. But then again, i can't blame the man here. Alexia is an assassin and very good at her job, might i add.

She was a hot, beautiful, attractive woman and and I knew all of the guys in here wanted her by the way they were looking at her.

Having enough of the scene, i interrupted their little scene. "What the fuck is going on here?", I asked, still leaning on the rails.

I didn't want this to end up in a bloodbath. If anyone was to kill that asshole who touched a woman without her fucking permission, that person is going to be me because everyone here knows we don't do that kind of shit here.

Once Alexia saw me, she looked up at me and gave me a fake smile. "Well, Ace, you see—", she started, "Your little bitch here wanted to act like the little bitch that he is and he pissed me off while doing so." She said with a shrug and made her way to the couch.

"And as you can see—" she continued once she made myself comfortable on the couch. "Pissing me off has it's consequences." She ended eyeing the man whose nose she just broke.

"Alexia." I said, walking down the stairs and stood infront of her.

That woman is a goddess.

"Hmm?", She looked at me.

"Get up." I ordered.

"—Now why would i do that? No but have you ever sit on this thing? It's comfortable as fuck." she replied with a smile.

I hated the fact that i am not doing anything to her after she just talked back at me. I don't usually allow that but by the looks of it, i do now. It's useless anyway. Knowing Alexia, she will probably just find another comeback and throw at me. We will end up killing each other so, being the mature one, i let it slide.

'Keep telling yourself that, Ace.' my subconscious told me.

"Everyone get your asses in the meeting room. Now!", I ordered and snapped my gaze back on Alexia, "You too." With that, i made my way to the meeting room where everyone was already waiting for me in their seats. Once i took my seat, Alexia finally decided to grace us with her presence.

She stood infront of the door, inspecting the room and entered. I noticed her walking towards me and soon realised there was an empty seat here.

This seat is for the underboss, my second in hand but as he was sick, he couldn't make it.

The meeting was dismissed after I presented Alexia to everyone and killed that asshole who touched her earlier. I was not going to kill him, maybe punish him but not kill him. Now, i was already half angry at him and the anger became a whole one the second he questioned me.

He asked for death and i delivered.

Alexia Skylar Hale

After the boring meeting, i decided to explore the house a little. During my little exploration, i met some cool guys and some horny motherfuckers whose sole intention was getting into my pants.

Not looking where im heading to, i bumped into a wall and heard a groan. I was pretty sure a wall can't talk until i realised it wasn't a wall. Looking up, i was met with an unknown guy.

"Im sorry." I apologized smiling slightly.

"It's alright," he smiled at me, "You're Alexia, right?"

"Yeah," i replied and nod, "And you are?"

"I'm Alexander. You can call me Alex," He started, "Ace's younger brother. Can you see the resemblance?" He pointed to himself.

"I can see the resemblance." I smiled at him. "Nice to meet you, Alex. I didn't know Ace had a brother."

I really didn't know. Even if im meeting Alex for the first time, i could tell he is nothing like Ace. Ace is cold, emotionless and serious most of the time. While Alex seemed a chill dude, he seemed cool.

"Well Alexia," He snapped me out of my thoughts, "See you at home later!" He waved at me and soon disappeared.

"Let's go." A demanding voice said from behind me. I jumped because of the voice and turned around to see the culprit.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?", I groaned, "Do you wanna kill me or something?" I asked earning a smirk from him.

"Nevermind. I already know the answer to that," i said with an eye roll, "Where are we going?"

"Home." He simply stated as he turned his back on me. "And control that beautiful mouth of yours."

My eyes widened, realising he just told me to control my beautiful mouth.

"You coming or what?" He broke me out of my thoughts. I muttered an 'I am' and quickly joined him as he walked to his car. We drove to his house in an uncomfortable silence.

Once we arrived, i gawked at his house. It was even more huge and beautiful. Noticing Ace walking towards the house, i joined him and he opened the door.

We were greeted by a very pretty woman. "Hello!"

"Hello." I smiled at her.

"You must be Alexia," she smiled back, "I'm Grace. Grace De Santis." I realised this woman standing infront of me is his mother. Now i see where Ace got his eyes from.

"Nice to meet you, Mrs De Santis."

"Please dear, call me Grace." She insisted earning a nod from me.

"Okay, Grace, Can you show me where the bathroom is?", I asked earning a chuckle from her. "Of course, dear. Come with me, I'll show your room. There's your bathroom in too."

"I'll be in my room" Ace stated and went upstairs as i followed Grace. We soon stopped infront of door. Once she opened it, my eyes widened at the beautiful room im currently in.

"Thanks." I gave her an appreciative smile which she quickly returned. "Anytime dear. When you're done, come downstairs to eat something. You must be starving." She said.

"I will," i replied, "Im just going to take a quick shower and be downstairs in a few." She nodded and left the room.

Grace seemed sweet. im sure we'll get along very well. I thought to myself and went in the bathroom.

when i was done, i changed into a black shirt, a pair of white shorts as i let my hair fall on my back and went downstairs.

I was met with Ace, his dad, mom, brother and a girl whom i did not recognize. Once they realised i was standing their, they smiled at me. Except Ace of course.

"Finally we meet!" The girl jumped from the couch, running towards me when i took a step back. She hugged me and i just patted her back in return.

"I'm Arielle. Arielle De Santis.", She said once she broke the hug.

"I'm Alexia."

"I know!", she grinned, "You're a legend."

"We are going to be best friends!", she yelled and brought me into a hug again.

I've never had a best friend before because well, the girls were too girly. If you know what i mean. But Arielle didn't have that vibe. Maybe i could try.

"Okay!", Alex interrupted us, "Arielle De Santis hugging and talking to a girl? That's news."

"Shut the fuck up, Alex." Arielle said and glared at him. I smiled at her and whispered, "Yeah, we're gonna be best friends." She shook her head with a chuckle.

Ace De Santis

She stood on the stairs, looking beautiful as always and whispered something to my sister to which she chuckled in return. I raised an eyebrow at them in a questioning way.

Alex was right. Arielle literally hates girls. She never spoke to them. If she is speaking to Alexia and hugging her, i have a feeling i might not like this friendship.

"Alexia," My dad voice got her attention, "Welcome. Feel at home." She smiled and thanked him.

"There's food in the kitchen dear." My mom said earning a nod from her as she went in the kitchen with Arielle.

"Brother." Alex poked me in the arm earning a glare from me. "What?"

He smirked as i raised an eyebrow at him, "Why were you staring at her?"

"I wasn't staring at her." I denied his true statement.

"You were."

"I wasn't."

"Sureeee—", He trailed off as i continued ignoring him. I wondered what is going on in the kitchen right now. Why not see for myself?

"I'm gonna go get a glass of water." I said and went in the kitchen only to see Alexia sitting on the kitchen counter as she and Arielle talked. She smiled at something she said.

Her smile was so contagious that i found myself smiling at her. Once i realised what i was doing, i got rid of the smile and cleared my throat earning their attention.

"Someone's drooling." Arielle chuckled as i rolled my eyes while Alexia glared at her then snapped her gaze on me. "Want something?" She asked.

"Are we out of chairs?", I asked gesturing to the kitchen counter she was sitting on.

"No. The kitchen counter is more comfortable." she shrugged.

"I'll be right back." Arielle quickly said and left. Once she did, I walked to Alexia, placed my hands on her thighs as i opened them and stood in between.

"Whwhat are you doing?" She stuttured making me smirk knowing the effect i have on her.

Alexia Skylar Hale

"Whwhat are you doing?" I stuttered.

What the fuck. Since when do I stutter? What the hell is happening to me? I

I looked at Ace and saw a giant smirk formed on him. Fucking bastard.

"Nothing, Amore", He replied smirking and stepped closer to me.

"Ace." I said. My voice couldn't even be heard. What the hell is he doing to me?

"Yes, Amore?" He whispered to me as his hands traced up and down on my thighs.

Holy fuck. What is this man doing to me? I've never been turned on by a man just by being close to me. And right now, I am. I'm turned on.

"Am I interrupting anything?" Arielle said with an eyebrow raised. Ace quickly stepped away from me. I mentally thanked Arielle for interrupting us.

"No. We were just talking." Ace smirked and winked at me.

"Talking sure", She rolled her eyes, "Anyway, let's go shopping for your dress tonight. Remember, the party?"

"Fuck no." I quickly said, "I hate shopping and I already have the dress." Ace smiled at me

"Oh my god!", Arielle screamed. "You passed!"

I could hear Ace mutter something under his breath but couldn't figure out what.

"Passed what?" I asked confused.

"The test!", she started, "I wanted to know whether you love shopping or hate it. And you hate it, like me. We are really going to be best friends!" She ended excitedly.

This girl is crazy.

"You really didn't need to yell." I stated earning a laugh from her as she yelled again. "I know!"

"Jesus." I sighed.

"Be ready by 6. Don't be late, Amore." Ace said and left the kitchen.

"What was that?", Arielle asked raising her eyebrows

"What was what?"

"that Amore and that little scene of you two almost kissing?", She asked.

"That was nothing. We were just talking. Anyway, gotta go get ready.", i said and jumped off the kitchen counter, avoiding Arielle's gaze.

"Okay! Im downstairs if you need help with anything." She yelled

I heard her but i didn't bother to reply. I passed by the living room first, told The De Santis family that I'm going to get ready and went to my room.

I wore a black dress, long enough to cover my thighs which had Knives around it and a gun behind my back. Always gotta be armed. We don't know what's going to happen at that party.

I let my hair fall on my back then looked at myself in the mirror. Once i was sure i looked good, i headed downstairs where Ace was waiting. The second he saw me, his eyes roamed around my body and so did mine. He looked hot.

Ace De Santis

Once she was downstairs, i couldn't help but let me eyes roam around her perfect body. That dress hugged her perfectly, showing her curves. She looked absolutely breathtaking.

Breaking my eyes from her body to the eyes, i smiled at her. "Ready?"

She smiled back and said "Always."

"Good," i smirked, "Let's go." With that, we both headed to my car.

"Won't open the door for me?" She asked while standing infront of the door.

I shook my head my her behaviour, "Something wrong with your hands?" I asked and sat in the driver's seat after she opened the door herself and got inside.

Once i was in, she looked at me and rolled her eyes before muttering 'Asshole.'

"Language." I warned glaring at her then turned my gaze back on the road.

The ride to the party was a silent one. We reached the address written on the invitation in a matter of minutes.

After parking the car, Alexia and I went inside.

Alexia Skylar Hale

Once inside, we found a seat at the back where it was a little quiet. I noticed a group of men eye fucking me from the corner of my eyes. I turned and giving them a death glare making them stop.

Smiling in victory, i turned back only to see Ace watching strippers. I rolled my eyes at him. "What now?"

"Now," he snapped his gaze away from the strippers to me, "we wait."

"Ace De Santis and Alexia Hale?", An unfamiliar voice asked, We both turned and was met with a waitress. We gave her nod, "Please follow me." She continued and started walking towards a room with Ace and I behind her.

"He's in there." The waitress said and left. I looked at Ace whose gaze was fixed on the door. He sigh and opened it.

"Oh my—", I breathed earning everyone's attention. I don't know for Ace but i was not prepared to see this.

A man was lying naked while a woman sucked his dick. Ew. Gross.

"Leave." The man said in a cold voice to woman who was pleasuring him. She quickly stood up and ran to another room.

"That's awkward." I murmured to Ace. "I second that." He replied.

"Ace De Santis." He grinned at Ace as he wore his robe before lighting his cigarette. "Alexia Hale." He smirked.

"What the fuck do you want?", I hissed angrily.

"I'm Mason. mason Horax." He presented himself with a smile, showing his yellow teeth.

"Get to point," Ace stated, "We're not here to fuck around." He continued, removing his gun from his waistband and pointed it at Mason.

"Ace. Ace. Ace," Mason chuckled, "Do you really think Im defenseless right now?"

"What the fuck do you want from us?", Ace asked through gritted teeth.

"Revenge. I want revenge!", Mason replied with a clenched fist.

"Revenge?" I asked.

"Yes," He started, "—A few years ago, you killed a man. That man was my friend. My best friend. Now, you shall pay for his death.", He ended as his eyes were clouded with anger.

"Listen man," Ace said, "You've got to be more precise here. I've killed a lot of men. The name of your friend would really help in this matter."

"Oliver. Oliver ricci. It was a mission you two were on together. And you fucking killed him." Mason hissed in anger, throwing a glass on the floor.

My eyes widened and a smile almost broke out on my face. I turned to Ace and smiled. "Hear that, Ace?", i asked, "Oliver ricci."

Oliver Ricci was the man who Ace killed when we were on that mission together. The one we fought over but he ended up killing him and now, we are in this situation because of him.

Ace glared at me while i continued smiling at him. "Yeah we killed him. I killed him. He was messing with mine and The Hale's shipment. He was stealing our shits. So, he had to go." He ended with a shrug.

"Now, You have to go." Mason grinned pointing his gun at Ace.

"You know—", Ace started, "Killing me means you'll have the whole Italian Mafia after you, right?"

"I don't fucking care. At least I'm doing my job.", Mason said furiously. My eyes widened as i heard his answer.

"What do you mean 'your job'?", I asked, pointing my gun at him while his gun was till pointed at Ace.

Alexia Skylar Hale

"I..." He stuttering before grimacing and touching his right ear where the earpiece was and yelled "Now!"

Which made me wonder if everyone could hear him this entire time. What about when his Dick was in someone's mouth and him moaning? Everyone could hear that? Letting a chuckle out, i earned Ace's attention. "You're having the same thoughts as me aren't you?", He leaned, letting his hot breath fanning on my neck which made me shiver. "The thought about him moaning ", he continued and smirked when he noticed the effect he had on me.

I hummed in agreement before distancing myself from him.

"HELLO?", Mason yelled through his earpiece, "Is anyone there?"

"Awww", I fake pouted, "Didn't we tell you we didn't come here alone either. Most of your men are already dead by now." I stated smirking at his furious expression.

"BITCH!", He spat, clenching his fists.

"Now, Who are you working for?" Ace asked with a serious expression as Mason glared at him before yelling "Make me"

"I'll be more than happy to oblige." Ace gave him an evil smirk and shot him in his arms making his gun fall on the ground as he hissed in pain. "Motherfucker!"

Within a second, the door was burst open revealing Zayn. He looked around him and smiledas he stared at Mason who was holding his bleeding arm. "Take him and lock him in the dungeon. Make someone treat him first. He has to be okay when I return to torture the answer out of him." With that, two men grabbed Mason.

"I need a shower." I sighed rubbing my temples, "Gotta get that image from earlier out of my head."

"You can be next if you want." Mason said with a smirk and hissed in pain because of his arms

"You'll be next if you don't shut that fucking disgusting mouth of yours." Ace said to him

"How?" Mason asked confused.

"I'll make you suck your own dick." Ace smirked.

Cool. I wanna witness that.

"Alrighty—", Zayn walked to Mason, grabbed him and started dragging him out of the room. "Let's go boy."

"Let's get out of this place." Ace said earning a nod from me.

Mature content ahead.

Ace De Santis

It's been a day since we brought Mason in and he's tied in the basement where his torture will soon take place.

We were still at the main house. My parents asked me to come home for dinner today as my sister was bringing in some guy. Whoever that guy is, i feel sorry for him.

No, not really. I don't feel sorry for him

They asked me to bring Alexia to that dinner. Speaking of which, i forgot to ask her.

I made my way to the room she was staying in and didn't bother to knock. I burst the door open and my eyes took in her appearance. Standing on the balcony, the wind played with her hair making her look beautiful. It didn't last long when the sound of the door opening gained her attention.

She turned around and fixed her gaze on me, "I see you lack of manners." She said before getting back to admiring the view from the balcony.

"I do have manners," i stated before smirking, "But i wanted to annoy you. And besides, i have something to tell you."

"Tell me what?", she asked giving me all her attention.

"You're coming with me to my house tonight for dinner."

"Says who?" She questioned raising her eyebrows.

"Me." I shrugged.

"And since when should i take orders from you?", she asked walking towards me. "Since the moment you entered this house and that dinner?", I started, "My parents invited you. Not me."

"Did you find out who sent Mason?" She asked clearly attempting to change the subject.

"Nope. Not yet," I replied, "But i am going to find out now."

"Can i come with you?"

"No." i replied earning an eye roll from her.

"Don't roll your eyes at me." I warned.

"Or what?" She challenged me and i smirked at her challenging me. I took a step towards her and she took a step back we continued like this until her back was pressed against the wall. i took this opportunity and placed my arms on the wall on her sides, caging her. "You won't like the consequences, Amore."

Alexia Skylar Hale

He bit my earlobe and I had to bite my lips to hold the moan that wanted to escape. His hands traced my legs and stopped on my thighs.

"Ace" I sighed. He didn't reply, he just started kissing and sucking on my neck while his hands reached my panties and felt me.

"Fuck." He groaned, "You're wet, amore." I could feel him smirking against my neck.

He continued trailing his kisses down my neck. I was biting my lip so hard to surpress that moan but I let it out when I felt his thumb brush against me down there.

"FUCK." He breathed out and stepped away from me. Next thing i know, he left the room without sparing me a second glance. What the fuck just happened?

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It's been 3 hours since mine and Ace's earlier scene and since then, I haven't seen him at all. I assumed he was ignoring me. Yet, He is the one who started this and now, he is making me feel like i did something wrong.

Shutting my thoughts, i went out of my room to the kitchen as i was starving. I stopped right in my tracks when I found two guys talking but as soon as they noticed me, they stopped talking.

"Hey," One of them spoke, "Im Zayn." He smiled and walked towards me. He had brown messy hair, lots of tattoos and piercings. He was indeed hot.

"Alexia." I returned the smile.

"Ohhhhh," The other guy spoke, "The assassin." He had brown hairs, lots of tattoos but no piercing.

"Yeah," I replied, "The assassin."

"Im Harry." He winked at me as i looked at him in a disgusted face.

"Wink at her again and I'll make sure you won't be able to wink ever again in your life." A voice which I haven't heard for the past 3 hours interrupted us.

Turning around, i rolled my eyes at him. He was leaning against the wall in the kitchen and his eyes were on me.

"Ace." Zayn walked to him and brought him into a hug which he returned.

Breaking the hug, he introduced us. "Alexia, meet Zayn, the second in command and Harry, our best sniper."

Debating on what to say, i chose to stay silent, gave them a smile and went further in the kitchen. Like I said, I was hungry. I'd eat anything right now.

I opened a drawer and found a pot of nutella. Grabbing the pot, i sat on the kitchen counter, took a spoon and started eating.

"Something going on between you two?" Harry whispered to Ace, thinking i could not hear them.

"Nope, nothing." Ace replied, staring at me. Deciding to play with him a little, I licked the spoon then my lips which made him clench his jaw and fists. I smiled in victory knowing the effect i had on him. I almost forgot about Zayn and Harry until Harry spoke.

"Soo," he stared at me, "You wouldn't mind if I have a little fun with her right?" He smirked as i gave him a death glare. I was about to say something but Ace beat me to it. "Touch her and i will feed you your fucking dick."

"Geez man," Harry put his hand in the air in a surrendering manner, "I was just teasing."

"Leave." Ace said in a serious tone, "Both of you. I need to talk to her." With a nod, both Zayn and Harry left the room leaving me alone with Ace.

And here we go...