The Four Mafia Men and Their Prize by M C

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Aurora POV

I am slowly woken up from my deep slumber by a soft, feather–like caress on my check. I nuzzle into my silk pillow more and then hear a deep husky chuckle close to my ear.

“Wake up princess. We have things to do today.” That same husky manly voice says sweetly. I feel a lingering kiss on my exposed temple and scrunch my eyes hoping that it’s just a bad dream.

I hear an annoyed huff before my cloud–like plush covers are tossed from my body and cold air swooshes over my exposed skin, chilling me to the bone.

“I’m up! I’m up!” I yell as I bolt upright. I gently rub my eyes and when my vision becomes clear I see Ben standing at the side of the bed, his arms crossed and his face stoic and bored.

“Come on! Ass out of bed. Clothes are already in the bathroom. Jason wants to talk to you at breakfast.” Ben mumbles, trying to shoo me to the bathroom. I feel a sharp tap on my ass as I pass him..

“OW!” I scream and shoot him my best death glare and he only raises his eyebrows daring me to protest him. I quickly waltz into the bathroom, making sure to lock the door. I took a very quick shower and finished my morning routine in. a rush no thanks to the constant goading from Ben behind the closed door. I was given dark maroon three finger strap romper today that had pockets and a small gold colored belt in the center of my tummy. My undergarments were nude color today, but still mainly lace. Ugh!

I put on a little mascara and black eyeshadow and some light pink lip gloss and pulled my hair into a simple half up half down style.

When I come out, Ben bends down and places a pair of black sandals on feet, tightening the straps for me and taking the time to kiss each knee when he finished. I roll my eyes at him, earning another harsh slap on my ass when he stood up. He quickly took my hand and we made our way through the corridors.

I noticed the goons in black were not following today. I started wondering why the sudden change. My thoughts were disturbed when I came to the main foyer stairs with Ben still holding my hand. I heard clear shouting in a foreign language, and it sounds angry and heated.

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I look over at Ben and he has one of those ‘oh shit‘ faces. But before Ben has a chance to stop me, I get a full view Jonu the main foyer. I see something that I was definitely not supposed to, and little did I know right at that moment th08:0 my reaction to this scene would create a string of events that would ultimately determine the rest of my life.

When we came to the stairs, I see Jason and Kai standing in the foyer, with at least 10 armed guards dressed in their usual black, including my usual escorts. They were surrounding three men who were on their knees in front of the

Mafia bosses.

in the middle. Their arms were pulled back behind them, red rogs were stuffed in their mouths muffling their pleas for mercy. Before I can even comprehend everything in front of me, Kai and Jason pull something from their suit covered

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pure white floor, a large gasp leaving my lips. I don’t scream, my wice feels tramper in my throat like a berry brick cemented in place. My heartbeat is in my ears and my body feels rigid.

barely seems song arms around my waist, pulling me around the comer and placing me firmly against the wall, his face is more centimeters from mine and his hands on my face. I see his lips moving but cannot hear his words. My breathing is furnic like I just run

they were very feared men. They have a reputation of being ruthless and merciless. I am just a simme pri who loves to cook. I

not the first time I saw brain matter explode from someone’s head That young man in the mutile was jjust a boy. He didn’t deserve that

despair. Ben has his forehead to mine, breathing slowly and I finally andh on that I should follow his lead. I

the tears were still silently flowing. I looked around me and now saw the four faces I both secretly craved and wer with what just witnessed made me believe that I was no longer

here anymore. Ineed to get away from these monsters.

and ran down thi staircase, ignoring the masculine calls of my name. I weaved through the mass of guards and maids who were+10

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I just much for the door knob and luckily it opened. I dashed outside and through the maze of neatly trimmed thiches, the diem aut grass still had moming mist. The sun was beaming brightly

and stopped under a large magnolia tree. There was a bench under the shade, sitting at the base. I hid behind the tree to catch my breath as I summed the bress enige around me. I decided to run into the forest and hopefully I would eventually come to a road again. Lem do this, tried to pep talk myself. I

to Canuda. They kniny Dant exope. They would have

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room down the haill when I saw the shadows bouncing on the wall ahead of me. I entered a small sitting room. It was delicate and had nid fashioned furniture like what you see in museums. A beautiful garden picture hung on the mantle above a white fireplace. I spent a few minutes exploring the new room and came upon a weird lociting time on the almost empty wooden hookshelf that spanned almost