Sophia's POV.A chill ran through my spine at the sound of his voice. When did he get into my room? Why was he even here?"I asked a question," His cold voice resounded, his approaching footsteps now audible.I removed the phone from my ear, quickly swiping the number and deleting it. My fingers fumbled slightly, but I managed to get rid of it in time. I hoped he hadn't seen or heard anything. I turned to him, and his tall, muscular body towered over me. His piercing gaze made my throat tighten. He was so close that I could feel my heart hammering in my chest and sweat forming on my skin. "I...was talking to...a friend," I lied, my voice shaking and unconvincing. "A friend?" Alessandro scoffed, his voice filled with doubt. "Whose phone is that?" I glanced down at the phone in my hand, and stuttered, "It's one of the maid's. But I'm not going to tell you who lent it to me." "What friend were you talking to? And what were you talking about?" His sharp tone made my stomach churn. I
Alessandro's POV.As I left Sophia's room, I paused outside her door, staring.I was certain I'd heard her say Micheal's name. And the only Micheal I knew was that fool who's been a thorn in my side for years. Her excuse about calling a friend was nothing more than a weak cover.Why else would she and Micheal be in contact unless they were plotting against me? Was it revenge for everything I had done to her? Or had he convinced her to help him take me down? A bitter thought suddenly crossed my mind. Had everything that happened at the mall been an elaborate act?With a sharp sigh, I pushed my thoughts aside and headed for the mansion through the back door. My mind raced with questions as I walked. Was she planning to betray me again? How far was Micheal willing to go to see me fall?As I stepped into the house, I spotted Mary stepping out of the elevator."Alessandro, where have you been?" She questioned, her voice tinged with concern. "I just came from your office."We must hav
Alessandro's POV.My fists clenched at her response. I shouldn't be surprised, but I thought that her innocent face wasn't just a front—that she was truly honest."Damn her. I'm going to kill her," I sneered, my hand reaching the door."Yes, I want to poison him," her voice echoed suddenly, shaky. "But I can't. I won't." Her words made me pause, my grip tightening on the door as I listened. "He's been awful to me, to a lot of people. I understand that he deserves to die, but I can't make that decision.""Why? Your little conscience can't withstand the death of that monster?" Micheal retorted, his voice sharp. "Yes!" She snapped, her voice trembling. "I can't bear taking a life. What would make me different from him?""Sophia," Micheal began, his tone almost pitying. "I was once like you. I was scared of challenging him, but when he ended the life of my lover, I lost every bit of—""Micheal, stop..." She interrupted softly, silencing him. "I'm sorry about what happened to your love
Sophia's POV."What problem?" I stuttered, my voice shaking."It's your father," Alessandro said curtly, brushing past me."What happened to him?" I asked, panic creeping into my tone as I hurried after him.He didn't answer, instead he walked through the gate with long strides, leaving me struggling to keep up. Before I could catch up, I heard several gunshots echoing in the air. my breath fastened and I froze. "Oh my God..." I whispered, shivering. "What is he doing?"My mind raced with fear, but I forced myself to move. If he wanted to kill me, he would have done it already. No, he enjoyed watching me suffer, reveling in misery."Come out of there!" I heard his commanding voice, snapping me out of my thoughts. I hesitated, but eventually stepped out cautiously only for me to see some men shot dead on the floor. Terrified, I looked up and saw Alessandro already walking away. I meticulously followed, keeping a distance.By the time I reached his car, he was already inside I hesit
Sophia's POV. For the past few days, I had hardly seen Alessandro, and even when I did, he wouldn't spare me a glance. He was unapproachable, just like he had promised to be. That man was making things difficult as possible. "Jerk!" I muttered, pouting as I lay on my bed. "Sometimes I just feel like strangling him, he's so annoying." Grabbing a pillow, I covered my face and let out a frustrated scream into it, "Argh!!!" "Can I come in?" a soft voice came from the other side of the door. I removed the pillow from my face and exhaled deeply, "Yes." The door creaked open, and Mary walked in with her usual calm demeanor. I immediately sat up, my curiosity piqued. "Did you get it?" I asked, unable to hide the anticipation in my voice. "No," She replied, sounding disappointed. "Oh..." I sighed, trying to console myself. "But it's okay—" Mary suddenly pulled out a card, and before I could stop myself, I let out a loud scream of excitement. "Shhh," She hushed me quickl
Sophia's POV.A shiver ran through my spine at his words. I felt so afraid. I didn't want him to have his way with me. This wasn't how I wanted things to turn out."Let me go!" I tried to struggle, but his grip around my arms tightened."No way!" He sneered, slamming his lips abruptly onto mine. I pursed my lips shut, unwilling to let him in.He suddenly clenched my chin, "Open your fucking mouth, bitch!" He growled, his hot breath against my face. He pressed his lips against mine again, but I refused to open up. I didn't want to sleep with him."Damn it," He snarled, pulling away. "Why are you so damn stubborn?!" He suddenly raised his hand to slap me, but a bang came on the door.His hand hung in the air, and he glanced back. I darted my gaze at the door as well."Fuck this!" I heard a familiar growl, and then the door burst open.Alessandro stormed in, and I released a sigh of relief."Get away from her," He commanded, rushing over and pulling Josh away from me."You have no right
Alessandro's POV. She felt so warm and soft inside, but a bit tight. I lowered my gaze to her face, and her lips were trembling with moans escaping them."Hmm..." She moaned, her fingers clutching the sheets.The way her lips moved was so perfect. I leaned in and pressed my lips against hers. She moaned against my mouth and wrapped her hands around my neck.Her lips were so tender, I couldn't help nibbling roughly on them, eager to ruin every tenderness they had."Eh..." She yelped. I bit her bottom lip, and a gasp left her lips. I used the opportunity and slipped my tongue into her mouth. Her mouth was so sweet, that I had to leave my cock ailing in her for some moments to explore every bit of her.With every inch my tongue visited, she moaned, her sweetness increasing. She tasted like vanilla, sweet, sweeter than any I have tasted.As I kissed her, I pulled away for a moment and thrust in. "Nhh!" She whimpered, her pussy clenching my cock.I wanted to hear more of her moans, they
Alessandro’s POV.I turned on my heels and faced her, my expression contorted with anger. How dare she attempt to lay a claim on me?This was the first time in a long time something of this nature had occurred. I refused to be owned by anyone ever again."You bitch!" I spat angrily, grabbing her neck tightly and slamming her hard against the wall.She released a whimper, but instead of showing pain, her lips curled into a twisted smile."Now, this is the real you," She said, chuckling. "Why don't you choke me harder?" She taunted.I angrily tightened my grip around her neck, and she moaned."Tighter..."The urge to snap her in the face surged through me, something I had never felt toward a woman before. Containing my rage became increasingly difficult. "This will be the last time you approach me like this. Just because I haven't snapped your neck, doesn't mean I can't do it now," I sneered, digging my nails into her skin."I wouldn't expect anything less from a 6.5ft mafia king with
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