Athaliah Kensington's Pov.

Being an assassin in the underworld, I get new tasks to evict some really bad people. But that is my part-time job. I am a Spanish mafia Queen. Dad was the one who used to run this mafia before handing it down to me.

However, he was not able to keep it powerful because of some issues. Till now people think that Spanish mafia has disappeared. But I am running it by keeping a low profile. It is for me to take my revenge and finish those people who have hurt me and my loved ones.

My assassin's name goes by Cicada which represents my killing — starting by a long silence and strike hard and loudly when least expected.

I am known as a Spanish mafia queen by A.K.

Dad's text means there is someone I need to execute tonight. The first thing I need to consider is how to get out of the house tonight.

Dad told me I need to be at the club, The Velvet Obsidian, by 1 am at night. Now, it is half-past nine. My blood relatives have retired to their room already. So, I just need to wait till they sleep to sneak out of the house.

Zephyrus Kensington's Pov.

We are all gathered in Aldric's office. We need to go to a club where a deal is about to be set. This is an arms deal. We are here to discuss the details of the deal.

Of course, Aldric is going to make the deal. We are here to know about the other party and how to keep an eye on everyone. My baby sister is going to be alone at home tonight. Obviously, our best trusted bodyguards will be here to protest the Italian mafia princess.

When I saw her after nine years in our house, I felt like I was brought back to life. She likes to speak less excluding the sarcastic remarks she makes when one of us irritates her.

I didn't believe for once that she killed mom. Nine years back I was away from home when she was sent to boarding school. If I were here, I would have never sent her away. I would have taken her with me far away from here but would not have let her feel alone for all these years.

But now as she is back, I want to give her the whole world. And I will. I noticed when she talked to her so-called dad on the phone at the dining table. She alerted him that the call was on speaker. I knew because the code-word was eating fish. Nobody listening to that conversation would know. I knew because she is allergic to fish.

When the topic of her dating was initiated, I was furious. She is not supposed to date any low life who doesn't deserve her.

"Everyone will keep an eye on the surroundings. Any minor change in the environment, alert the others. Due to the ball coming, a lot of other mafias will be there as well. Be careful." Aldric informed.

Everyone in the room nodded yes. It is 11 pm now. We need to leave.

"Okay, let's go."

After reaching the club, The Velvet Obsidian, we entered the VIP area. There is sitting the leader of French mafia, Théron Bastien. He is known to be a beast.

We took our seats. Alderic sitting in front of Théron. Ezekiel and I stood at the each side of Aldric. Our younger brothers were keeping an eye on the surroundings as discussed.

And here starts the deal.

Athaliah Kensington's Pov.

I think my brothers are not in the house. Good for me as it will be easy for me to sneak out. The Velvet Obsidian is a club where a lot of illegal things happen including mafia dealing.

There will be a lot of mafias gathered today to discuss the mafia ball that is coming in a few months. I need to be cautious. I have to kill a man who has raped many innocent girls. He doesn't deserve to live. He is a member of Russian mafia.

I wore a formfitting leather bodysuit. My outfit has reinforced leather patches at the chest and forearms to protect against blades. I also wore a long, black cloak with a deep hood which is designed to blend into shadows and provide some concealment. The inside of the cloak has small, hidden pouches for poisons or small weapons. I put on fingerless leather gloves which allows me for quick and precise handling of throwing knives and a hidden blade.

A hidden blade is strapped to each of my forearms, daggers on the thighs, and a smoke bomb pouch on the belt. I am also carrying a short sword for close combat.

Lastly, I wore soft leather, high-cut boots with quiet soles, ideal for both silent movement and climbing.

After getting ready, I walked towards the balcony and carefully climbed down without getting in the sight of the guards.

My right-hand man, Hades, was already waiting for me beside the Kensington mansion.

He gave me an overview, "It will not be easy Once you kill him, there is a possibility of a blood bath starting there. There will a lot of mafias who might turn out to each other for suspicions."

"I know. I will just get the work done and will be out in no time."

It is half past 12. I am at the terrace of the next building beside the club. I examine the club's structure below with keen eyes. I noticed a narrow fire escape ladder along the side of the building. It's rusty, and the steps creak with age, but it'll do.

I attached a rope with a hook to the iron railing, testing its grip before descending. My movements are precise, body poised and balanced, as I silently descend from the terrace onto the lower balcony.

I entered through the service door, my movements fluid and practiced. I kept low, blending with the shadows. The dim lighting inside the club casts long, slanted shadows across the walls, giving me the perfect cover as I move swiftly past the few workers who are too focused on their tasks to notice anything amiss.

I passed the kitchen, the bar, and finally reached the door that leads to the VIP section where my target awaits—someone whose death has been carefully planned. There are many sections in the VIP section divided by just light curtains.

My target, Rafael, is sitting on the sofa in one of the sections. I swiftly moved towards his section blending in shadows. Rafael is busy making out with a girl on his lap. The girl stood up to make drinks for them. I moved towards the back of Rafael, and slowly whispered, "Your time is up."

Rafael, startled, turned his head around and in one swift motion I grabbed my dagger and slit his throat.

But to my bad luck, someone saw me and from here the bloodbath starts.

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