Secrets and Things (MxM)

Note:

- Warning: Description of a panic attack and light depiction of violence

- This chapter is a lot shorter than the last couple of ones because I just kind of wanted a break from writing long ass ones. Also because I'm really winging this entire conflict.

- If I was good at describing, this and the last chapter would be a lot longer. Sorry

- I also have been reading a lot more than writing so chapters are gonna be coming out a lot later I'm sorry. the stories are too good to drop.

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Previously...

"... What?"

"I said sit me up."

Brad growled and curled his fists. "Who do you think you are telling me what to d–"

"I'll fucking talk so sit me up you absolute poor excuse of a human!"

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POV: Aiden

"AIDEN!" Nero was looking at me like I've gone mad and honestly, I think I was halfway there.

They sat me upright eventually but not before getting two more punches in. This left my temple bruised and more blood to be coughed out. It was a lot more difficult to breathe as well and now I was really regretting ever telling him to put in a more comfortable position. The world being sideways wasn't all that bad.

"Ok, so talk." Brad had his arms crossed over his puffed out chest and gave off pretty serious vibes, like he meant business.

"I didn't know the Killucs were the mafia until that night, that much is true." Ok so maybe I'm not telling him the full truth but he'll never find out anyway. "But do keep in mind, I did approach with the intention of... getting in your pants (bile built up trying to push that out) and having a taste of your money. I already knew that you either drug your conquests or get them drunk to the point of forgetfulness, so you don't have to worry about anything said the night before. I just thought it was you gossiping about other important people and that's why you wanted to keep it under wraps. Being affiliated with the mafia would make more sense wouldn't it."

"That's not the answer I'm not looking for," Brad looked at me with a bored expression. "Was it you who leaked the information on the new drug?"

My breath hitched and I looked over to Nero, who looked pissed and anxious. His eyes were to telling me to stop this and deny everything. We both knew that would lead to bloodshed, with us on the losing end but like hell I'd let him go through.

I look back at Brad with determination. "I know who leaked it and I'll give you the name–"

"Aiden, I swear to fucking god–"

I ignored and cut him off. "–under the condition that my friend over there is released. He has nothing to do with this and I refuse to let him take the brunt for my mistakes. He'll make sure not to tell anyone your real identity or secret. You can even give him an amnesia drug of his. Point is, you let him go and I'll give you the name."

"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU BEFORE HE DOES, YOU SELFISH ΣΚΥΛΑ!" Nero was thrashing in his seat again and I pointedly make sure I don't make any eye contact with him, opting to just staring at the man in front of me.

Brad looked at me sceptically but slowly nodded his head. He told his lackeys to come by his side. "Sure, your friend will be free. Scouts honour and a promise. I won't do it now due to the risk of him running off and calling the cops but a gentleman never goes back on his promise and I'm one hell of a gentleman."