Chapter: A/N💔📖 Author’s Note 📖💔And just like that… We’ve REACHED THE END 😭🔥 I can’t believe it’s over! This book has been a wild rollercoaster 🎢—love, heartbreak, betrayal, revenge, and so many twists and turns! I have poured my heart and soul into every chapter, and seeing you all laugh, cry, scream, and fall in love with these characters has been magical ✨💖.But let’s get one thing straight... Raffaele’s story is FAR from over. 😏💀 If you thought this book was intense, trust me, the next one is going to be even darker, deadlier, and more dangerous. Revenge is coming, and Raffaele Marcello? He is NOT the kind of man to let his enemies get away with stealing everything from him. Prepare yourselves. 🥀🔥💎 Before we talk about the next book, I just want to say… THANK YOU. 💎To every one of you who picked up this book, read just one chapter (and then couldn’t stop 😉), stayed up way too late 📖⏳, fell in love 💘, cried your eyes out 😭, threw your phone across the room 📱💥, and left me
Last Updated: 2022-09-29
Chapter: Chapter 59-A Love Lost to the DarknessRaffaeleSomething is bothering my Tesoro. I know her well enough to understand that she’s too stubborn to talk about it until she’s ready, but I can’t shake the feeling that she’s hiding something. Ever since we landed in Italy, she’s been acting strangely, and the thought that she doesn’t want me to find out why gnaws at me.I’ve been trained to read emotions, to see through deception. And Edwina—my Edwina—has been lying to me for weeks. She may think she’s hiding it well, but I see right through her. I’ve tried to stay calm, to act as though it doesn’t bother me, but deep inside, I’m furious. I love her, but lying is where I draw the line.Closing the door to our bedroom, I make my way to my office, determined to drown myself in work. I call for Gio, needing to clear my mind and, more importantly, to get some answers.A sharp knock sounds at the door, interrupting my focus as I sift through an overwhelming number of emails. Running a frustrated hand through my hair, I grunt, “Come i
Last Updated: 2022-09-29
Chapter: Chapter 58-The Cost of BetrayalEdwinaTonight is the night. I will have my driver on standby, waiting to take you to the airport. And make sure to keep Raffaele away from this, or someone will die tonight, Bellissima. Make sure to do as you are told to avoid someone's blood being on your hands.xx Yours truly.The moment my eyes scan the message on my screen, my blood runs cold. Tonight is the night I will leave Raffaele—to protect him, to protect his men.I inhale sharply, trying to regulate my breathing, willing my pounding heart to steady itself. I can't afford to panic, not now, not with Raffaele just a few steps away in the shower, oblivious to the storm brewing right outside our door."Hey, are you okay?" Raffaele’s deep voice pulls me out of my frantic thoughts, and I lift my gaze to see him standing before me, already dressed, his fingers skillfully buttoning his dress shirt.I force a smile, locking my phone and tossing it onto the bed, as though discarding my fear along with it. "Yeah," I lie, my voice tig
Last Updated: 2022-09-14
Chapter: Chapter 57-Bound by Blood and FireEdwinaI remain frozen on the spot, my eyes locking onto Raffaele’s darkened gaze as he winces, clutching his shirt, which is rapidly soaking with blood.“Cosa è successo?” Eleanora’s voice slices through the tension, her face contorting into a deep frown as she hurries towards her son. Raffaele leans heavily against the counter, Giovanni to his left, Rodriguez to his right, all three men radiating unease. ( What happened?)“I’m fine, madre,” Raffaele grunts, though his voice is tight with pain. Eleanora places a gentle kiss on his forehead, but his sharp green eyes never leave mine. ( Mother)“Thank God you are here. The man is as stubborn as they come, princessa, and only you will be able to help him clean up since he refuses to let anyone else near him,” Alessandro’s voice sounds beside me, pulling my gaze away from Raffaele.I nod, unable to speak, my throat tightening with an emotion I can’t quite place. Slowly, hesitantly, I step forward, my movements cautious as I take Raffaele’
Last Updated: 2022-09-09
Chapter: Chapter 56-Reflection and RealizationsEdwinaImmediately I head out of Raffaele's office, I make my way across the house, holding my new phone box in my hand. I shake my head in amusement, chuckling at how Raffaele loves to spend money on me without hesitation. My laughter is short-lived when I realize Vincenzo is standing right across from me, arms crossed, an amused smirk playing on his lips."Should I be worried that you are laughing by yourself?" he asks, his tone laced with curiosity and amusement."Maybe," I reply, a smirk tugging at my lips.Vincenzo chuckles, shaking his head as he steps around me, heading towards wherever he is going."Where are you going?" I ask, curiosity getting the best of me."Just headed out to sort some business," he says, his voice casual, but his pace quickens as if he doesn’t want to linger on the topic. Before I can press further, he disappears down the hall.Sighing, I turn on my heel and go to Raffaele’s room. Sitting on the edge of the bed, I stare at the sleek box in my hands, but m
Last Updated: 2022-09-08
Chapter: Chapter 55- A storm on the HorizonRaffaeleThe moment the question leaves my lips, I see the way Edwina’s body stiffens, her eyes flashing with a flicker of panic before she quickly mouths her expression. I try not to read too much into it, reminding myself that I’ve already made her feel like I don’t trust her—when in reality, the opposite is true. I trust her with my life. The last thing I want is to create more distance between us, to push her away even further.“Come here,” I tell her softly, my gaze locked onto hers. She hesitates for a moment before taking a step forward, but it’s not close enough. “Closer, Tesoro,” I murmur, my voice dipping an octave lower, filled with quiet demand.She obeys, stepping into my space, and I waste no time pulling her into my lap, her legs straddling me. The moment her sweet lilac scent fills my senses, I feel a tension within me loosen. Burying my face into the curve of her neck, I tighten my hold on her, the steady rhythm of her heartbeat soothing the fire within me.“You smell
Last Updated: 2022-08-25
Chapter: Chapter 10JASMINE'S POVWhat's your problem man? You need to chill," says the guy my gaze zeroing on Aiden who stands behind him looking all devious and handsome in his leather jacket his hair all tousled up. Like who does he think he is to show up and randomly make rude comments to the lovely guy I am talking to? "No need to be rude Aiden he is being a decent guy and giving me company, "I scoff irritated with Aiden's behaviour. "Wait, you know the guy?" asks the random guy his eyes searching mine. "Yeah, I do. We happen to go to the same school, "I replied nodding my head in the process. "Look man, I will not ask you again. You need to leave," growls out Aiden startling the guy who looks at me unsure to leave me alone with him. "I'll be fine don't worry, "I tell him offering him a small smile to which he nods his head and leaves. I turn away to look over the balcony as I feel Aiden's presence behind me as he remains silent the sound of blaring music blending in somewhere in the ba
Last Updated: 2023-11-04
Chapter: Chapter 9JASMINE'S POVThe rest of the night goes smoothly and of course, I end up beating people's asses in the game which if I am being totally honest was not that difficult since I have grown up gaming my whole life with Jer. Of course, Aiden was beyond surprised at my ability to constantly keep winning although he kept on calling me a cheat. Eventually, everyone left to go to their homes leaving Jer and me behind to clean up. "Goodnight Jer, "I yell slamming my bedroom door shut once we are done as I get under the covers my eyes meet familiar darkness. The next day is a Friday and the day goes by in a blur surprises throughout the day Aiden is nowhere to be seen. It is now nighttime as Nat, Roly and I are preparing to go to a school party at one of the student's houses that they are forcing me to go to. "Come on Jas you need to let loose a little and join us at this party," says my best friend as she rampages through my wardrobe looking for something I could wear. "But I would rat
Last Updated: 2023-11-02
Chapter: Chapter 8JASMINES POVOn reaching the house Roly and Tyler are already there as we walk through the door their eyes meet ours. "Well if it isn't the two lovebirds," says Tyler amusement shining in his eyes."Ignore him, "I tell Aiden who does not even seem bothered by Tyler's comment. "Then explain why you and he were making out," says Roly not quite amused thinking that I have kept a secret from her."Wait what?" says Tyler shocked and I sigh, "We stopped for ice cream and no he and I did not make out that would be gross. He is not my type.""Glad to know the feeling is a mutual muffin," murmurs Aiden as he makes his way over to join Tyler on the couch."I still do not believe you," says Roly her arms crossed against her chest."Your loss, "I shout running up the stairs to change into some more comfortable clothes."Oh hey Jas," says Jer as I bump into him a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes attached to his arm. "Uh," I say confused as I stare between the two of them.I have to admit tha
Last Updated: 2023-11-02
Chapter: Chapter 7JASMINE'S POVI wake up to the sound of a moving truck and it's probably our neighbours moving as I lazily drag myself out of bed. I feel a sharp pain in my lower abdomen causing me to clutch my stomach and groan in discomfort. I make my way into the bathroom as I stare at my reflection in the mirror and to be honest I look like utter and complete shit.My hair looks like a bird's nest, my eyes have bugs underneath and my skin is surprisingly pale. I am in the middle of brushing my teeth when another wave of pain hits me causing me to almost lose my balance as I grip the sink with all my strength.I count the number of weeks in my head when it hits me that my periods are indeed around the corner and this would explain the death-like cramps taking over my body. I take in deep shallow breaths undressing and getting into the bathroom and I am right when I notice red dots of blood in the middle of my shower.I end up taking slightly longer to shower feeling my moods already all over the pl
Last Updated: 2023-10-31
Chapter: Chapter 6JASMINE'S POV' How about I go dress up and we leave,' he says suddenly detached as he excuses himself leaving me sulking in place wondering what the hell just happened. I sigh finishing up my breakfast and putting our plates into the dishwasher as I wait for Aiden to come back down.A couple of minutes later he comes back down carrying our stuff dressed in a gray pair of sweatpants and a shirt that clings to his muscular body. He has his sunglasses on hiding his eyes but from the way his jaw clenches I can tell he is still somehow in a mood.' Did I say something wrong?' I ask him puzzled by his behaviour but he doesn't answer me making his way outside to put our stuff into the car my face scrunching up into a frown.' Rude,' I mutter heading back up to do a double sweep of the room and make sure that nothing was left behind.Once I confirm we haven't left anything I make my way to the car where Aiden is already waiting as he opens the door for me to get him. The small gesture warms
Last Updated: 2023-10-30
Chapter: Chapter 5JASMINE'S POVA moment of tense silence passes between us before Aiden goes ahead,' Riley and I dated a while back so technically she happens to be my ex-girlfriend.'Once those words leave his lips I frown now understanding why she was completely aggressive towards me. I try to pull away and give myself space to process this information but Aiden does not let me pull me closer to him my leg now draped over his thigh.'She is the first girl who I have ever been in a serious relationship with and surprisingly I happened to love her. We dated for over a year until one night we headed out for one of her friend's parties. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, people having fun and everything till I noticed that Riley had all of a sudden strayed from my vision of sight for quite some time. I had already had a couple of drinks as I went to search for her already worried that she was nowhere in sight. So I checked all the rooms only to enter one of the rooms that was at the furthest end whe
Last Updated: 2023-10-29
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