~bloody kiss~ (mafia romance) (18+)

The world was a suffocating void, a thick blanket of darkness pressing in on me. My head throbbed, a dull ache that resonated with the frantic beat of my heart.

"Where am I?" The question was a whisper, lost in the echoing silence. The last thing I remembered was the sterile scent of the university lab, the hum of machinery, and then… nothing. Now, a rough fabric obscured my vision, and a biting chill crept into my bones.

Heavy footsteps approached, followed by low, gruff voices. I strained to hear, but their words were indistinct. Then, a presence loomed directly before me, and a voice, cold and devoid of warmth, cut through the oppressive air.

"Now you work for us."

My breath hitched. "No, I don't... why would I?"

A harsh laugh. "I'm the one asking questions here."

"I'm not doing anything."

"I know." The words sent a shiver down my spine. "You know what? Your secret."

Silence stretched, heavy and terrifying. My mind raced, trying to grasp how they could possibly know. Before I could form another word, a stinging blow landed across my face, snapping my head to the side. The taste of blood filled my mouth. The world reeled, and a cold dread settled deep in my stomach.