Sophia's POV. Days passed and Alessandro's condition had improved significantly. I was so happy that he was getting better.I was in the kitchen now, making a delicious meal for him. He had been dreading Sarah's drugged soups. He had tried to dissuade her from adding the medications to the soup, but she refused, saying it was the best way for him to take that kind of medicine.But yesterday, the medications ran out and he could finally eat normal food again."I could smell the sumptuous meal from far away," Alessandro's voice came as he stepped into the kitchen. "Well, I'm not making your favorite, but I promise it's going to be delicious," I replied, smiling widely. "Don't worry about your allergies, I avoided those spices." "Thank you," Alessandro said softly, slowly walking to me. It wasn't just his physique that had improved, but his attitude too. He wasn't cold or mean anymore. He wasn't grabbing me without my permission or acting so uncontrollably. I liked this side of him,
Sophia's POV."Why can't they leave you alone?" I asked, frowning. "I mean, I've never heard you say anything about attacking them yet they use every opportunity they have to harm or threaten you.""You are their king, aren't you?" I spat angrily. "They should show you some respect," I quickly added before he could respond."Respect?" He laughed. "Some do fear me. I have most of their cartels in my hands, I could destroy it at any time. But certain mafia leaders are more complex than you think.""Complex? How?""The man who sent this text is Angelo. I have tried to get him over and over, but he's like a ghost. He's never where you expect him to be. He's cunning just like me, and I won't deny that he's a worthy adversary," Alessandro said with a smirk."The fights you people engage in are pointless," I muttered with a sigh. They already have money and power. Why not enjoy it instead of being greedy for more? ""Mafia leaders aren't like that. You must always want more. If there were a
Sophia's POV."Father, don't tell me you got into another debt?" I questioned, trying to stay calm and ignore the weight of his threat.Although I was shocked because my father had never threatened to disown me before, I didn't want him to be indebted to someone else. It took so long for Alessandro and I to settle our differences. I couldn't imagine doing that with anyone else."I didn't!" he blurted out, but I refused to believe him. How was he so confident about repaying the debt if he hadn't done something fishy?"Father, the last thing I want is you getting yourself in trouble," I muttered worriedly.I believed I needed something to calm him or he would remain desperate, thinking he was saving both of us."Alessandro gave us more time, you don't have to worry," I lied, smoothly."What?" my father gasped.I swallowed hard and glanced at Alessandro, who wasn't soaring me a glance."Yes. He had given us some more time to pay," I lied again. "Whatever money you've gotten that will put
Sophia's POV."What boyfriend? What rape?... I don't understand," I stammered, shaking my head in confusion."I told you yesterday that my mother used to starve me, right?" Alessandro said, looking away and replacing the bar of chocolate with a pack of chocolates on the shelf."Well, she later got this boyfriend who started living with us," he muttered with a sigh. "She began changing a bit because she wanted to probably make a good impression for this man.""He was also being nice at first," Alessandro added, his gaze fixed on the item in his hand. "I thought I was finally going to have this complete family where I would be treated right, but I was so wrong.""After a while of impressing him, she got tired of it when he moved in with us. She began maltreating me too, doing a lot to hurt me," Alessandro narrated, his voice having a slight break. "Her boyfriend who used to be nice suddenly joined her in the abuse too, but he became the worst.""He would punish me, and when my mother wo
Sophia's POV.I was surprised by my own confession. I couldn't believe I had just told him that so suddenly."I...." I trailed off, my breath caught in my throat.Alessandro was staring at me, shock visible on his face."We should go give this to the children...they...must be waiting for us," I stammered, walking aimlessly in an attempt to escape the moment."Sophia, that's not the way," he said, causing me to pause."It's this way," he directed, gesturing toward the hallway."Oh," I muttered, my cheeks flushed with embarrassment.We silently walked to where the children were, and I was amazed to see how cute and well-taken care of they all looked. It was heartwarming."This is just the first set of kids," Alessandro revealed, his voice low. "There are more children in the other rooms."The children were playing with toys, not noticing our presence until one of them called what seemed to be Alessandro's nickname. "Uncle...Sandro!""Sandro?" I gasped, staring at him with listed brows.
Alessandro's POV. I stared at her, searching her face for a reaction. I didn't know if this was the right time to ask the question, but I needed to know if she truly meant what she had said. She had captured a part of my heart. I thought of her during the time of my abduction. I had escaped with the sole purpose of returning to her. Not a moment passed when I didn't regret declining that movie date with her that morning. I didn't just like her, I realized she meant much more to me. She wasn't just a woman to satisfy my needs, she was much more. "Please answer me..." I muttered, my tone almost pleading.She stared blankly at me for a second, her expression unreadable before she began speaking. "I...I..." she stuttered. "I know I feel something for you, and it even began before you started showing this softer side. It's just that I'm afraid of being in love again and getting hurt." "I won't hurt you ever again," I promised, pouring sincerity into my words. "I know you don't believ
Sophia's POV.Moans escaped my lips as he sucked me harder, making my clit throb. I couldn't keep quiet for a moment, the sensations rippling through my body were too intense.My body quivered uncontrollably, unable to contain the pleasure surging through me. I raked my fingers through his hair, desperately craving a release.I felt like I was close, so close, but I wanted to be tipped over the edge. I wanted to lose control and feel every muscle of my body tremble because of him.Suddenly, his lips left my clit, and my eyes snapped open. His tongue abruptly slipped between my folds, licking between them. He was back to teasing me."Aaah...nhh!" I whimpered, grinding my pussy against his face, desperate for more. When the warm tip of his tongue grazed my folds again, I ground against him uncontrollably."You like this, don't you?" He growled, his voice huskier than ever. "Like me playing with your tasty cunt..."His filthy words sent a thrill through me, and I couldn't stop the smile
Author's POV. His thrust quickened, driving Sophia insane. Her hair, tied loosely at the tip, began to scatter. Loud moans and cries escaped her lips. Those around could hear them, but she didn't care.She wanted him to fuck her brains out, and he was doing it perfectly. His movements were perfect, driving her wild, making her lose her breath, and want more of him.Alessandro was relishing how moist and warm her pussy felt. He had never enjoyed fucking a woman like he did her. There was just something exciting about her cunt that he couldn't explain.He could feel himself getting closer to his release. He wanted to last longer and make her cum, but there was this strange excitement bubbling inside him."Hm!" He moaned, unable to bury his face in her shoulder to stifle it like he did the others."Ahhh," Her moans echoed in his ears, making him move faster.He just loved how sweet her moans sounded and how desperately she clung to him each time her body almost slipped off him or barely
Sophia's POV. I stood there looking at her in uttrer disbelief. How could she lie so easily to my face, then come here just to confess the truth and further ruin my relationship with as Alessandro? This woman was certainly cunning, unbelievable, and dangerous. What exactly did she know about Alessandro and his gang? Was she once part of them? I thought he helped her go abroad to further her studies, so she wouldn't live the life that he did. "Laura, would you be willing to hurt someone who sent you abroad and changed your life?" I asked, staring at her in curiosity."Why not? He didn't do me a favor by sending me abroad. He did it in order to keep me away from him. He knew how much I loved him but he constantly rejected me and treated me like his sister or a little girl!" She raised her voice. "He never took my feeling seriously even when he said he would. He just kept treating my emotions as if they were irrelevant. He said he couldn't imagine falling in love, but then he falls h
Sophia's POV. As we got into the car, I didn't understand the feeling of guilt that suddenly surged through me. I shouldn't be feeling guilty for making him feel exactly the way I did. He deserved everything that was happening to him. But remembering how he cried the other time, how he told me his story, everything seemed all too true to me. My emotions were suddenly all over the place. I didn't understand how to feel the moment. Should I be annoyed at myself for being petty? or annoyed at him for playing the victim and making me feel guilty? The more I recalled how hurt filled his eyes, the more guilt gnawed at my heart. But I wanted it to stop. I didn't want to feel this way anymore. He didn't deserve my sympathy or empathy. "You don't have to feel guilty," Ray said as if he read in my mind. "He cheated and betrayed on you. You're not even doing anything with me, which means you're still being loyal. You're doing too much. The last thing you should do is feel guilty about thi
Sophia's POV.Father gave me Ray's phone number and I went embarrassingly to my room to call him. I knew I shouldn't be doing this because it would make him feel important or that he had a chance with me, but I had no choice. There was no one else to truly defend me from Alessandro. If Alessandro were to act violently and attempt to take me away, Father would not be able to stop him, and the police wouldn't do anything if they were called either. Ray, despite being a weakling, might be able to do something. Letting out a deep sigh, I dialed his number and without hesitation, he answered, as if recognizing my number. "Hello, Ray," I muttered, my voice shaking nervously. "Sophia? Is this you?" He asked, sounding surprised. "Yes, it's me," I replied flatly. "I thought you didn't want to see me. You left so angrily. I can't believe you're calling now," He uttered, making me flush. "Yes, I know," I rolled my eyes, irritated. "I'm calling because I need a favor from you," I said, my
Alessandro's POV.I could feel my heart clenching in my chest as I watched him nibbling on her lips. Unable to contain the anger riling through me, I dashed to him and pulled him away from her, instantly throwing my fist at his face. He fell to the ground and blood splattered out of his mouth, but I didn't stop there. I went to him, pounced on him and began punching his face relentlessly. Sophia screamed behind me, telling me to stop. "Alexandra, stop it. You are going to kill him!"She yelled. However, I was too angry to listen to her. I should have stopped right there, maybe I would have salvaged what we had left, but the anger within me was too much. No one had the right to touch what was mine, especially after all the hurt he had caused her. I wasn't going to take this nonsense from him, I would teach him a lesson he would never forget. Without hesitation, I landed another punch on his face that forced blood into his eyes."Alessandro, please!" She cried out. I hated that sh
Alessandro's POV. “Alessandro?” She gasped at the sight of me. I wondered why she was dressed so formally at this hour, but I was more glad to see her. I should have come long ago, however, business casualties held me back. “I’m sorry, Sophia. I know that you think I betrayed you but that's not the case. I wish you could just give me a chance to explain myself and the circumstances surrounding whatever Laura told you,” I muttered, staring softly at her. My heart sank when her expression went from one of shock to disgust. “I don't care what happened between both of you. I don't want to know any details, I just need you to leave,” She spat, glaring at me. “I can't leave without getting you to listen to me. I don't know what to exactly what she told you but just know that they are all lies. Laura has been secretly in love with me for a while now, and she just told you lies to send you away,” I explained desperately. I wished I hadn't invited Laura at all to the US, maybe all this
Sophia's POV. “Despite how good it sounds to use him, I can't bring myself to doing it. I just don't want anything to do with these men,” I responded, shaking my head. “However, I understand where you're coming from. I know you want the best for me but I’m just tired of living in constant deceit and lies. Let's just forget about using him and find another way forward,” I muttered with a sigh. Father's face fell at my words. I didn't like to see him disappointed at me but I couldn't do what he was saying. I was tired of having those men in my life that have given me nothing but pain. “I can't force you into doing anything. But I still plead with you to consider it. It might not be the best idea but it's the easiest way we can get out of this debt,” Father whispered, pulling closer and kissing my forehead. I closed my eyes and let out another audible sigh.“I'll go make something for you,” He whispered, standing to his feet. “What do you want?”I knew he was not happy with my decis
Sophia's POV. I remained in my room, wondering what they were still talking about. I hoped my father wasn't believing anything that that bastard was saying. I would feel so betrayed if he believed anything from him. I still couldn't believe that Ray expected me to believe those nonsense tales of his. He was no different from Alessandro. The only difference was that he wasn't a mafia king and hadn't killed so much people. As more thoughts ran through my mind, my phone suddenly rang. I let out a sigh and grabbed it from the nightstand. Staring at the screen, I saw an unknown number. A frown spread across my lips and i was hesitant to answer the call. However, I decided to. Upon answering the call, I heard a familiar voice that sent chills down my spine. “Birdie,” Alessandro's voice chimed through the speaker. I instantly clenched my fist, hating how I dreaded and missed that voice. “How dare you call me after all your lies?” I gritted out. “I can explain everything that happene
Author's POV. Ray had a small smile on his lips as Sophia paved the way for him to enter. Upon entering, Marcus led him to one of the couches and they sat. “Father, I don't believe anything he is saying,” Sophia frowned. “I don't believe him either, but we can't just dismiss his side of the story. Alessandro can do anything to have his way and he probably deceived him too,” Marcus said, considering Alessandro's atrocities. He was willing to trust everything against Alessandro. Alessandro was a devil to him, and if he could still find a way to destroy him, he would. “Okay, can you tell me everything from the beginning?” Marcus inquired, more curiously.“I'm not going to stand here to listen to this. I'm heading to my room and by the time I come out, I don't want to see him here,” Sophia spat irritably, walking away. As she left, Marcus turned his attention to Ray. Ray felt a bit uncomfortable being alone with Marcus, but he was ready to spew more lies and have his way. Sophia wa
Author's POV.“What the hell are doing here?” Sophia raised her voice, her face filled with astonishment. She hadn't expected to see Ray at her doorstep after torturing herself with thoughts of him last night. She was slowly getting over their meeting—why did he have to show up again? “How did you find me? What the fuck do you want from me, you cunt!” Sophia sneered, unleashing her anger. “I wanted to find you, and I didn't know where you lived, so I had you traced days before we met coincidentally at the shopping mall,” Ray admitted, his expression already laced with remorse. “I know I hurt you, Sophia, but it wasn't my intention. I planned to come back but things didn't go as I had planned—”“That's why you gave me up as collateral to those brutal bastards to kill!!!” Sophia cut him off, her voice filled with rage. “I’m sorry, I know what I did was cruel, but I was trying to buy time. Things just backfired at that moment and I couldn't come get you. Please forgive me, “He ple