Raelynn's pov:

This morning I woke up to the annoying sound of my ringtone. I groaned as I turned over on my back, spread like a starfish and reached to grab my phone from the bed table.

Ryker.

"Hello?" I say as I picked up.

"Hey, we are leaving in 5 minutes to go to Jules' mansion." He spoke.

"Ok, and?" I asked grumpily.

"And... nothing. I woke up at 7 a.m and right now it's 9 a.m. It only felt right to wake you up." I could imagine him smirking smugly right now.

"Ryker!"

He laughed, "I love you too."

"I'll kick your ass when you'll be back," I stated.

"For now you should focus on your ass. Get up and come to the mansion. You have a few paperworks to complete and it had to be sent to dad by noon." He reminded me.

"Whatever," I mumbled.

"Bye,"

"Bye."

I hang up and went back to my starfish position. My eyes landed on my bare stomach and that's when I noticed that my silky night dress had risen up. My legs were tangled weirdly in the blankets and I don't know how but one of my pillows was by my feet.

I tend to sleep messy when I'm tired-which is almost everyday.

I let out a big sigh before sitting up. I pulled my dress down, untangled myself and stood up. I tied my hair in a bun as I walked to my bathroom to do my business. I brushed my teeth, washed my face and went back to my bedroom to do my bed.

(Raelynn's bedroom⬆️)

Ryker has his bedroom in our Mafia mansion where most of the guys who don't have a home, live. The mansion was a three-floor building; the ground floor was the main hanging out area, the first floor and the second floor had the bedrooms and the last floor has our office.

I also have a bedroom there but I don't live there, I only keep some clothes and equipments in case of emergencies.

Since the mansion was crowded with guys, I decided to move out and have my own place. Don't get me wrong, I like to hang out with them but sometimes they can be loud and too much to handle.

Here, I can have some alone and peaceful time.

I quickly changed my clothes and got ready for the day.

(Raelynn's outfit⬆️)

I did my make-up. I curled the ends of my hair and let it flow on my back. My hair was black and waist-height. I always love to keep it flowing on my back instead of tieing it up. I glanced at myself one more time before stepping out of the bathroom.

I also have a phoenix tattooed on my back.

I walked downstairs and grabbed my keys before heading out to my car. I live in a gated community and here everyone was friendly and welcoming. There are times when the older people go for walks around and they always have candy for everyone they met on their way.

Once I got a dozen of chocolate from the old men.

I waved at my neighbour who was sitting in front of his front door. He gave me a smile before waving back. He has a specific time that he come out and sit in the garden, looking around.

Not gonna lie, sometimes I find his timing too perfect and creepy.

I sat down and drove to the mansion.

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Thirty minutes later, I was in front of the mansion's gate. One of the security guys checks through the windows before opening the gate for me. I drove inside and went to park at my usual spot.

I stepped outside before locking the car.

"Hello, cutie pie."

I turned around and saw Jim, our mafia fighting trainer. One of his favourite thing to do beside teaching, was flirting and unfortunately, I was the only girl in this whole building.

We do have other female partners and dealers but they don't like to come here.

Jim was older than me by three years. We took him in so that he could train the newcomers and even the ones who were already here. He was taller than me, has brunette hair, grey eyes, a set jawline and was muscled.

He is handsome.

"Hi, Jim." I greeted him.

"Your brother and Jace are out today." He grinned as we walked to the building.

"Yeah, I know," I added.

We walked into the main living room which was kind of a lounge area where everyone was hanging out, waiting for their new mission.

"So what's the plan for today?" Jim asked me.

"Hi,"

"Hey,"

"Hello,"

"Good morning,"

There were a lot of greeting from everyone as I walked by. I did greet them back.

*Wolf Whistle*

I stopped, turning around to see who it was. Not gonna lie, I was surprised by his gut. He was one of the newcomers who came last month. Among all of them, he was the daring one.

He also looked hot.

He had dark black hair, greenish eyes, a sharp jawline, a tattoo on his neck and black earrings.

"Thomas," I acknowledge him.

He gave me one of his charming smiles.

"Hi,"

"Hi, what was that for?" I asked curiously.

"Yeah, what was that for?" Jim repeated, his arm crossed on his chest as he studied Thomas up and down.

Thomas ignored him.

"It just felt the right time," he gave me a flirtatious smirk, "You look gorgeous ma'am."

I smiled, "Thank you."

Jim scoffed.

"Alright little man, get your ass in the training room. I'll be there in a few minutes." Jim stated.

"Sure, have a nice day ma'am." He gave me a wink before walking away.

"This guy..." Jim said in disbelief.

I chuckled.

"Seems like you got competition." I teased.

"Competition? Oh please, no one can beat me in this field." He said confidently.

"You sure? For me, it looks like he's winning." I gave him smug smile before turning to leave.

He gasped, "Wait! Seriously... him!?"

As I was walking, I turned briefly to him,"Who knows."

"Not on my watch,"

That won't be needed. I have no interest in getting a man, I have been doing just fine for the last five years without one.