Chapter 1:Quinn

The London streets were bathed in a soft, moonlight glow as I took a midnight stroll. The city's energy subdued, but I felt invigorated by the cool night air. I loved these kinds of walks, it was peaceful and calm.

I turned the corner and my thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps. I didn't notice the figure approaching me until it was too late. I bumped into the tall, imposing figure, before I could fall, the figure grabbed my waist to hold me steady. I looked up and my blue eyes met his dark gray eyes. His face was unreadable.

His gaze was intense, his piercing gray eyes seemed to bore into my soul. I felt like he could see right through me, and I wondered what he saw. Suddenly he spoke in a deep voice that sent shivers down my spine and made my knees weak.

"you're quite the clumsy one, aren't you?"

"I'm not clumsy!! You're the one that walked into me!!"

He looked at me and raised an eyebrow, it felt like he was studying me. I watched as his eyes moved over my face and then over my body, I wanted to run but I couldn't move.

"you know who I am right?"

"Asher Grey, a dangerous and powerful Mafia leader."

Everyone in London knew who Asher Grey was, and they all feared him. Asher would kill anyone that gets in his way of wanting something, he shows no mercy, he's cruel and cold hearted but when I look into his eyes all I could see was vulnerability and humanity. Under all that tough guy act, Asher was just a normal person who has no choice to do things.

"you don't seem afraid."

"why would I be?"

"well I just thought with me being a mafia leader, you'd be scared."

"well I'm not scared!!"

"damn, you're feisty."

I rolled my eyes and continued walking, but Asher grabbed my wrist and pulled me against his body. His chest was pressed up against my back, I could feel the heat radiating off him. His face was close to mine and I could smell his scent, he smelled like the Calvin Klein Eternity perfume.

"not so fast, I haven't even gotten your name, darling."

"Quinn Laden, you happy now?"

"very."

Asher then wrapped his arms around my waist and I felt myself stiffen.

"relax, I'm not gonna bite, unless you want me to."

My self defense kicked in and I stood on his very hard causing him to grown in pain and let go of me. I ran as fast as I could, I stopped running as I saw that Asher didn't come after me and I took in a deep breath and relaxed. I knew it was a mistake and that Asher would come after me, but I didn't care.

I walked back home and entered the house. My parents were gone fir three weeks since it was a business trip and I was home alone with my brother Jake who is only 8 years old.

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