Sophia's POV.I was shocked when his hands wrapped around me. I wasn't supposed to be hugging him either, but I was overwhelmed with emotions.I stopped crying for a moment, and looked up at him, "Did you just hug me back?"His eyes deemed slightly, as if he'd realized an error."That wasn't a hug. I just wanted you to stop crying," He responded, his voice holding a strain of warmth in it. I couldn't tell if Alessandro was showing me another side of himself, or if I was just imagining things. "You wanted me to stop crying?" I repeated, a bit shocked. "Stop giving me that look," He snapped. "I don't care if you cry from now until the second coming of Christ. I hate it when people whine. I just wanted you to shut it!" His tone was harsh.I felt offended by his response especially since it was his fault, I almost got killed. But part of me wanted to believe that he comforted me because there was still a bit of humanity in him.I wanted to thank him for still coming to save me. He cou
Alessandro's POV."Please...don't hurt me," She pleaded, her voice trembling as I ensured her wrists were fastened securely behind her.I was well aware of the kind of man I was, a ruthless one, but I didn't need constant reminders of it. Her pleas, however, wouldn't change anything. I hated defiance, and I wasn't about to let her feel special because I had chosen to save her. With one hand, I held her head down against the table, lifting her dress above her waist. Then I pulled down her panties, revealing her love-shaped ass.My cock throbbed at the sight of it. Her skin was so flawless, and her shapely figure only seemed to taunt me. Without another thought, I slapped my hand against her ass."Ahh!" She gasped sharply, her body jerking forward at the sting.I repeated the slap, feeling an intense satisfaction as her soft cry filled the room. The way her cheeks responded to each strike made me want to continue."This is for your defiance!" I growled, giving her another hard slap.S
Sophia's POV.I had been standing in front of the mirror a while after crying for hours on my bed. The bold fingerprints on my asscheeks and sting that came with them caused more tears to form in my eyes."He's a devil," I sniffed, wiping away the tears that fell. "How could he do that to me?"I had never been spanked before, not even my father. How could he smack me so much?But that wasn't the worse part of the whole ordeal. The fact that i had an orgasm was terrible.How could I have such a throbbing orgasm in such a situation?"Sophia, what is happening to you?" I whispered to myself. "Why did you come? What does he think of you now?"He must see me as some desperate bitch, relishing the pain he inflicted. I should really hate him for hurting me, but deep down, I knew I wasn't hurt.I enjoyed every bit of it, there was this rush of heat in me when he smacked me for disrespecting him. Damn! My clit was throbbing at the thought of that moment."I'm so confused," I sighed. "I have to
Alessandro's POV.I glanced around, watching another set of people packing my drugs. Three groups of workers came at three different times of the day.The first group consisted of women who weren’t forced but volunteered for the job. The second group was not children, but weaker men. I had never involved children or teenagers in my dealings. I refused to let any child live the terrifying life I did.The third group was my most trusted men. They took over the night shifts due to previous attacks. The others were too vulnerable for the night."Keep moving or get a bullet in your head!" I snapped, slamming my hand on the table in front of me.I wasn’t joking. They knew better than to take my words lightly."You all have less work than the others in over fifty warehouses across the state, so I don’t expect any of you to be slow."I watched as the pace picked up, and they started working harder."There’ll be a reward for anyone who finishes their job first," I said genuinely.That was an e
Alessandro's POV. His grip tightened around my neck, and I could feel the air thinning in my lungs.Ale...ssandro,"I choked, tears slipping down my cheeks."How dare you..." He growled, blood splashing from his mouth. "You poisoned me."More tears filled my eyes at his words. I hadn't poisoned him. I only prepared the meal because Mary said it was his favorite. I was a bit excited while preparing it. I thought he loved it when he started eating, but then he kept vomiting blood."I...didn't poisoned you," I tried to cry out, but his hands choked me harder."You're lying..." He gasped, his words broken by ragged breaths. "If I'm going to die, you're dying with me."His grip tightened further, lifting me above my feet. I couldn't breathe. Every attempt to pry his hand away failed. Hot tears rolled down my cheeks. Was this how I was going to die, without seeing my father again? Suddenly, he released me, and I collapsed to the floor, coughing violently as I rubbed my hand around my neck
Sophia's POV.Terror gripped me at his words. My father was all I had, I couldn't let him get hurt. "No..." I whispered, barely able to breathe. "Please don't hurt my father. I'm begging you. He's all I have—""Enough!" Alessandro's voice cut through the air like ice. It was much colder and harsher than I'd ever heard.A chill ran through my spine and I felt my entire body shake, goosebumps spreading across my skin.I'd thought Alessandro's past actions were monstrous, but the man staring at me with his eyes empty of any emotion was far worse. "No one in more than two decades has ever tried the fucking stunt you pulled last night," He snarled, leaning close. "You've got nerve, Sophia. But I'll make you regret every part of your plan!"Tears streamed down my cheeks, "There was no plan...I didn't want to harm you. I could never think of hurting anyone.""Really?" He scoffed. "How can I believe the words of a desperate woman? You've tried everything to seduce me...and when that didn't
Sophia's POV.The only response I got was my echoing voice in the room."Alessandro," I cried softly, banging my hand on the door.I glanced around the room and could tell that it was empty. The way my voice echoed made it obvious, and when I attempted to walk around, there were no obstructions like furniture."I already told him the truth. Why does he keep punishing me like this?" I cried, running my fingers along the wall.The wall felt decayed, I could feel bits of debris."There's no window here," I murmured, clutching my chest. "How am I going to breathe when the oxygen runs out? I thought Mary was going to talk to him.""Why has he done worse to me?" I questioned, my heart sinking to my stomach. "If he's doing this to me, does that mean he has hurt my father too?""No," I panicked, rushing back to the door. I began pounding my fists on it, but it wouldn't open. "Alessandro, please...open the door," I begged."I can't stay here. Please stop doing this to me," I sobbed, my heart a
Alessandro's POV.She fell back instantly, her eyes, but then her hand reached out to me again.I could have resisted, but in a split second, I grabbed her hand, pulling her up."Ooh!" She whimpered, gripping my shirt with her other hand like her life depended on it.Her face flushed, her boobs pressed against me. Her chest heaved up and down with each heavy breath that escaped her lips. As she looked up at me, there were traces of tears in her eyes that made her look so innocent, and pure. For a moment, I felt worse than the devil for almost letting her fall. But I refused to fall a second time for her pretense.I released her harshly, pushing her away. She stumbled back, barely keeping herself from falling to the floor."Did you feel scared?" I asked, my tone icy. "How did it feel to have your life almost slip out of your hands?"That was how I had felt when every part of my gut twisted, and my lungs tightened, leaving me gasping for air. I'd never felt anything close to fear before
Alexandro’s POV. I didn’t hesitate the moment Laura told me it was Ray. Sophia had been missing for over twenty-four hours, and every second that passed felt like a knife to my throat. I barely heard myself as I barked orders, my voice colder than the steel of my gun. “We’re moving now.” The police, already prepped as backup, moved with us. Time was slipping through my fingers like sand, and I was starting to lose it. Hours had passed since Sophia’s disappearance, and every lead we chased led to a dead end. We had searched every possible location—his old warehouses, his usual spots, even places that felt like a stretch. Nothing. The frustration in the room was suffocating. I could see it on everyone’s faces—the officers shifting on their feet, checking their phones as if the answers would magically appear, Laura, biting her nails, her eyes darting between me and the door. “She’s been missing too long,” Laura whispered, her voice trembling. “If we don’t find h
Alessandro's POV. I located Laura and headed straight to her. She was staying in a hotel not far away from my house, which made it easier for me to reach her. Upon reaching the hotel, I met with a receptionist who was reluctant to give me Laura's room number since I didn't have an appointment. I urged her to call Laura, which she eventually did. Fortunately, Laura agreed to let me see her and without hesitation, I headed straight to her room. As I entered, she was sitting on the bed with a smirk on her lips. I let out a low growl and marched up to her. I grabbed her arms and lifted her off the bed, making her frightened. "Where is she?"I demanded, my voice filled with rage. "Where is who?"She looked at me in confusion. I tightened my grip around her arms and yelled, "Where is Sophia? She has been missing since the day I went for a shipment! I have looked everywhere for her, but she is nowhere to be found. I don't know why I think you have something to do with that!
Alessandro's POV. My mind was a whirlwind of different emotions. I could not think. I was scared. I needed to know where Sophia was and Mary was not giving me a reasonable answer. I went to my study and began to think of who could have kidnapped her. I called Mary in again to question her. "Mary, think, who do you think would have taken Sophia?" I asked her. Mary shivered in fear. I knew she thought I would be angry with her, though I was, but I didn't want to take it out on her. I knew how stubborn Sophia could be, so I was sure that it was Sophia that put her up to it. So, Mary related everything that happened again. How she and Sophia split up so that Sophia could stop me. But then, she waited for her for close to an hour, but she didn't find her. It was when she heard a gunshot that she became scared and she ran back home. I believed that it was during the time I was shot that Mary ran back home. But what about Sophia? I could not eat, I could no
Alessandro's POV. The moment the words left my mouth, everyone was shocked. My men were surprised and I could see Jared pleading with me silently with his eyes, but I shook my head. This was for the best. There was no need living such a dangerous life and besides, we were already outnumbered. If we wanted to remain alive, this was the only way. "Wow!" Angelo exclaimed. He was actually not expecting me to agree to his request so he was shocked. "So this is all there is to the great Alessandro?" He started mocking me immediately he got his composure back. "I do not have the time for this Angelo, I have already agreed to your request so let me and my men go!" I gritted my teeth in anger as I spoke but Angelo did not acknowledge what I said. He only waved his hands in the air as if to wipe away my words. "You know, for someone clearly under my mercy, you have quite the guts," He teased. "But then, I'm not surprised, you are still trying to show that you are not weak w
Alessandro's POV. I continued looking around as I walked cautiously with Jared beside me. Something felt off about the whole thing but since I was already here, it was pointless to turn back. We got to the dock where the people were already offloading the shipment. It was hard drugs that Angelo was supposed to get but I decided to take it from Angelo just to prove who the mafia king is. "Are these everything?" I demanded in a rough voice. "Yes sir, they are all here," The loader trembled as he spoke. I could not blame him, many people who have heard of me or come across me all know who I was so he had every right to be afraid. "Alright! You may go!" I said to the loader He bowed his head and quickly turned the boat back. "Check it," I instructed Jared. I knew the loader would not dare try to decieve me which was why I did not bother checking it in his presence. Jared went on my knees and opened the shipment, he counted and saw that they were complete. "It's
Sophia's POV. My eyes widened in shock as I could hardly believe what Ray was saying. Priest? Marry? What the hell was going on? What was this sick bastard thinking? I started struggling to speak. He saw that I wanted to talk. "You want to say something?" He asked. Since my mouth was taped, I could only nod. "Then promise me that if I remove the tape that you will not shout," He said and I nodded again. "Alright," He looked at me suspiciously and the removed the tape from my mouth. I exhaled deeply and began to breathe fast. "So what is it you wanted to tell me?" He inquired. "I need us to talk Ray," I told him. "Talk about what?" Ray asked. "This whole marriage thing, you can't force me to marry you," I said. "Why? Force? No, have you forgotten that you already promised your father that you will give me a chance? And besides, we were already engaged before the whole Alessandro issue came up," He replied. I blinked at him surprised that he seem to have f
Author's POV. Few days later Alessandro decided to go and collect the shipment. He knew that Sophia would want to try to stop him so he made all his arrangements secretly. He acted like he was going out on a normal walk but Sophia knew better. She begged Mary to to help her so she could follow Alessandro. "But you know it's dangerous, Alessandro would not be happy if he discovers that you followed him," Mary tried to dissuade her but Sophia's mind was already made up. "I know Mary but I have a bad feeling about this. Alessandro is getting himself into trouble and I can't sit back and watch so I have to do this," Sophia explained to Mary. "So what will you do when you get there? Do you think you would be able to stop him?" Mary asked her with worry evident in her voice. "I don't know for now but I will know what to do when I get there depending on the situation," Sophia tried to convince Mary. Mary knew that there was no use trying to stop her. "You are as stubborn a
Author's POV. Ray forgot to tell Marcus something so he decided to come back to the hospital. Immediately he got there, he saw some men in black marching out of the hospital. He recognized them as Angelo's men and he quickly rushed inside. He got to Marcus room and saw him all bloodied and battered. He did not need any explanation to guess what had happened. He quickly called the doctor for help dashed out of the room. He came out just in time to see Angelo's men about to enter their cars. "Hey! Stop!" She shouted and they stopped. "Yes?" Fowler asked looking menacingly but Ray was not intimidated. "What did you come to do here?" Ray asked them. "None of your business!" Came the sharp reply from Fowler. He was about to enter the car again when Ray held his hand stopping him. "Calm down, I know you came to deal with Marcus and honestly, it's none of my business what you do to him or with him," Ray explained himself. "So why are you questioning me?" Fowler asked l
Author's POV. Marcus jaw tightening in anger and his hands clenched tight that his knuckles were almost turning white. "Ray, whatever it is you are planning do not do it! Don't do anything stupid that would hurt my daughter!" Marcus warned but Ray only looked at him and scoffed. "You did the wrong thing first by allowing that useless bastard Alessandro to take her with him," Ray retorted. "I already told you that she would be coming back soon so you don't have to do anything!" Marcus tried persuading Ray, but he would not listen. "You don't understand that the thought of her staying in the same space with that psycho is enough to make my blood boil so I will not sit down and let him take her sway from me," Ray insisted. "Ray! Listen to me at least!" Marcus pleaded in a desperate voice. "There is nothing you are going to say that would make me change my mind or stop me from what I am going to do so stop wasting my time and give me Alessandro's address now!" Ray demande