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
Author's POV.Sophia's eyes widened. She didn't expect him to say that so soon. She had not just fulfilled her part of the deal, but won his heart."I love being with you, holding you...touching you," Alessandro whispered close to her ear, his heart racing. "I liked you from the moment you gave me those snacks. It's not like no one had ever offered any snacks to me before, but at that moment, it mattered. It came with a lot of warmth and thoughtfulness." he added melting her heart."Thank you for trying, even when didn't have to anymore. I'm sorry for how I treated you, for abusing you in one way or another. I made you feel less. Please forgive me," he apologized, his voice soft."I'll do my best to protect you, and never hurt you again," Alessandro said, smooching her earlobe."I don't think I just love you. I'm sure I do. I'm going to be saying it as much as possible," he said with a soft smile.Sophia looked at him, and pressed her lips against his."I love you too. I'm not doubtf
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