Sold To The Ruthless Mafia Boss

"If there’s something you want, just tell me," I said, my voice quieter now, almost pleading. "I’ll do it. Whatever it takes, just let me go."

Achilles paused. For a moment, something flickered across his face… an emotion I couldn’t name. Then his smile returned, darker this time. "Anything, huh? Are you sure about that, little kitten?"

The word hung in the air like a poisoned promise.

I swallowed hard, my throat dry. "Yes," I whispered, though my instincts screamed at me to run.