The Four Mafia Men and Their Prize by M C

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Aurora POV

I was sitting in my room, letting my thoughts run a marathon and I was getting more depressed by the minute. I was going to be branded tomorrow like cattle. I wanted nothing more than to run away from all of this. These men were bipolar and while my body secretly craved the attention and I am embarrassed to admit that I have had more than one very dirty thought about those monsters, I still cannot bring myself to accept this life. I want my freedom. I have been on my own for so long already. I was proud of what I had.

It was getting late, close to my so ordered “bedtime‘ so I decided to take a nice hot bath; The Lord only knows if ! would even be given a chance tomorrow so I had to take advantage of this time while I could.

put in a strawberry scented bath bomb that fizzled rapidly, turning the clear steaming water into a pink paradise. I lowered myself into the bubbles and let the stress melt away. I stayed in the water until it turned cold and my skin was wrinkled like prunes.

I took my time getting ready for bed, finishing my nighttime routine, and putting my hair in a braid. I looked at the clock on the bathroom wall and it showed almost ten o’clock.

As I went back to the bed to await my night visitor to chain me up like a dog, I found a small white envelope on the bed. I took it cautiously and sitting on the bed, opened it up.

It’s time. The doors will be unlocked. Strategy Room. Use Secret passage. 10:30pm.

Holy Chocolate Pie. My anonymous knight in shining armor..

I immediately got up and headed to the bathroom. Opening the cabinet, I reached for the large tampon box in the very back, as there were three, and opened it up to reveal the manilla folder neatly folded inside.

I ran to the room and opened up my closet, grabbed the medium black sports backpack I found tucked away in here a few weeks ago. I shoved a few clothes in the bag and changed into sweatpants, long shirt and a hoodie, with some converse shoes for running. I wasn’t going to wear skinny jeans, that’s for sure. I went back into the bathroom and grabbed a few small essentials and shoved the envelope into the pocket. My heart was racing in excitement.

I looked up at the clock and it read 10:25. Suddenly, I heard the famous locks on my door. Click. Click. Click. I was still and I held my breath waiting for one of the demigods of destruction to waltz in here and catch me red handed. I couldn’t move even though I knew I should. I was frozen.

But the door never opened. One minute, nothing. Two minutes, nothing. I finally started breathing again. The clock then turned to 10:30 and I bolted to the door, slinging the backpack on my shoulders. I listened through the crack for any signs of the guards and slowly opened the door to a beautiful sight!

An empty hallway.

so beautiful and I

adrenaline spiked in my veins and I wasted no time in sprinting to the strategy room which was down two halls on the same floor thankfully. I tentatively touched the handle like it would burn me any

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The room was unlocked and

like those weather alarms in the city but these were definitely

time heading to the bookshelf and pulled that little silver trinket

and the door popped

slid through the opening by pushing on the door slightly, making sure to pop it back into place when I was done.

screamed bloody fucking murder before a rough hand clasped around

scream, okay?” I nodded

it was none other

going on!” I whisper–velled at him. I was more than

have time to chil–chat. Tuse this.” He said while he handed me

me down the hall towards the spirill steps while I stuffed the envelope at the top

bac SVIL

with some money, cash obviously. I will get you to the last gatrage door. There is button on the vise for the main gate.

we had made it to the first floor and were

loval n your homes.” I breathed out. I had to know why

to stop in his du Be apted and shook his

his

making sure you don’t stay here.”

my hand and continued to lend me down the aim

made me zip up my lios quativ. We mintinued down a small hallway, single file and passed quite a few other

maim to the first fear and go through the door. It leads straight to the garage. Remember, last car. Reys are inside. DO NOT STOP FOR ANYTHING. Stay safe and good luck princess.” He said calmly and then he turned and ran down the hallway. His flashlight was the only thing I

on the