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.

was so beautiful and I almost started

room which was down two halls on the same floor thankfully. I tentatively

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The room was unlocked and the lights were on, and

like those weather alarms in the city

pulled that little silver trinket and sure

door popped

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

before a rough hand clasped around my mouth,

“I am here to help you. Don’t scream, okay?” I nodded at him and

it was none

him. I was more than confused right

said while he handed me

towards the spirill steps while I stuffed the envelope at the

the bac

some money, cash obviously. I will get you to the last gatrage door. There is button on the vise for the main gate. Follow the UNIENCE WHEN you reach the main road. Do not

had made it to the first floor and were going down

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

and shook his head

me his face cast in shadows as the light reflected off the grey walls.

you don’t stay here.” He

me down the aim to another hallway.

the arcuan. But when I lived to press Thomas on v what he meant, all I got was a deadly “drop it look that made me zip up my lios quativ. We mintinued down a small hallway, single file and passed quite

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

on the ground.