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Lillian Scott, unlike her twin brother, Sage, lived a sheltered life, adored by her parents and unaware of their dark ties to the underworld. But one tragic night shatters her perfect world. Her parents are killed for betraying the infamous Godfather, and her twin brother is forcefully torn from her. Darius Anderson, the feared, yet just leader of the underworld, should have ended Lillian too. But something about her innocence made him break his own rule for the girl who is ten years younger than him. Spared and forced to care for Darius's comatose sister, Lillian clings to hope. When the sister finally wakes, Lillian expects her release. But Darius refuses to let her go. Not just for her safety, but because he's grown to care for her, though he'd never admit it. As feelings bloom and danger brews, Lillian faces the hardest choice of all; cling to the man who destroyed her world or walk away from love and choose her twin brother. Love, betrayal, and redemption collide in a gripping journey where the line between right and wrong blurs, and hearts are tested beyond limits.
Chapter 1 One
"Stars. Look, there are many stars tonight."
"I still don't understand why we have to sneak in." Sage muttered, ignoring Lillian's statement.
"Lower your voice. We have to, I can't let dad find out about this. You will be in trouble." Lillian panicked.
The backdoor leads to the kitchen, and going through the kitchen, Lillian could easily sneak into Sage's room, as opposed to her room which was upstairs.
"He probably already know, Lillian. Let's get this over with, I need to go back to Pete's after making sure you get to your room." Sage told her, as they tread silently towards the back door of the house.
"Why can't you just stay? It's past midnight already. It's not safe driving back by this time." She said worriedly.
"Nope. I have to help the guys clean up. The party was for me after all, abandoning them would be rude."
"But you could go back tomorrow and clean up with them." Lillian suggested.
"I'm not staying, Lillian. Walk faster." He urged and Lillian's shoulder drooped at her failed attempt as she walked faster.
They got to the backdoor and the guard there stepped aside. He didn't bow like the guards usually do and his face wasn't familiar at all to Sage. Not that he knew all the guards but he's familiar with their faces at least and his father doesn't change guards that often.
"Lillian wait." He said as she placed her hand on the door handle.
"There's no time to waste, Sage." Lillian said, wasting no time in yanking the door open and dragging Sage in by his arm.
"Lillian-"
"You really like getting into trouble, don't you?" Lillian whispered still dragging Sage along as she tiptoed out of the kitchen.
The scene in front of them however made Sage immediately get in front of her, protecting her from view as he held her hand behind his back.
"Would you look at that? This gets even better." An unknown voice came from an unfamiliar man.
Lillian was already shaking as she peeped behind Sage's back to see multiple armed men surrounding their parents, who were kneeling on the floor, with guns to their heads.
Her mom let out a sob as she saw her children arrive in the right place, but definitely at the wrong time. Her dad's stern face also turned into a panicked one as he stares back at her.
Sage turned in a flash, dragging Lillian along in an attempt to make it out the same way they came but he came to an abrupt stop when he saw that the guard that was by the back door earlier was now blocking their way, with a dangerous smirk on his face.
There was no time to think, he tackled the man down within seconds and pushed Lillian towards the kitchen urging her to escape. Lillian was shocked.
"Go Lillian!!" He shouted with his back to her, waiting to tackle down anyone trying to go after her.
Very hesitantly, Lillian obeyed running out through the back door with the little strength she had left in her. She became mentally weak and her whole body was shutting down.
When she was a few meters away from the house, she halted, looking back.
Where would she even go? What was she doing leaving all of them in there and running away by herself? What if that was the last she ever saw of them?
A life without her parents would be gloom. A life without Sage wouldn't be life at all.
Lillian was confused so she starts going towards the house. A few steps forward, a few steps backwards, while Sage was busy fighting off the men and effectively blocking the entrance just to make sure his sister has enough time to escape.
Lillian was still pacing.
But wouldn't her parents want her to escape no matter what even if they end up dying this night? Wouldn't Sage be disappointed if she got caught after all the efforts he just made to make sure she escaped?
Lillian halted, she was paralyzed on the spot not knowing what to do.
"Let me make a choice for you."
Lillian gasped at the voice and turned around, almost falling. She sighed when she saw that it was their head bodyguard, Oliver. But was she really safe?
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Chapter 1 One
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Chapter 2 Two
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Chapter 3 Three
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Chapter 4 Four
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Chapter 5 Five
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Chapter 6 Six
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Chapter 7 Seven
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Chapter 8 Eight
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Chapter 9 Nine
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Chapter 10 Ten
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Chapter 11 Eleven
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Chapter 12 Twelve
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Chapter 13 Thirteen
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