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
Author's POV. "Help me?" Marcus gasped, raising his brows in confusion. "I don't even know who you are. You can't just come here, describe yourself as some metaphor, and expect me to welcome you." "How did you even get in?" Marcus asked, fear creeping into his voice. "There are guards outside. Did you kill them?" "No," Angelo replied, shaking his head. "I just found out about their families, threatened them a bit and they succumbed. No one died. Besides, I'm not in the mood for bloodshed tonight." "Please don't harm me," Marcus pleaded, not understanding what was happening. "I'm not here to harm you, Marcus," Angelo replied, maintaining a smug expression on his face. "But I comprehend your concern. It's pretty valid." Angelo was a feared mafia leader just like Alessandro. He was, invincible, oppressive, and evil. He had always pulled down other mafia leaders, but unlike Alessandro, he did it for fun. However, his rivalry with Alessandro wasn't for fun. He was angry that
Author's POV.Alessandro was still eating with Sophia in the dining room. They were chatting, which caused them to eat a little slower than usual."What if we go out tonight?" Alessandro suggested, a smile visible on his lips."Where should we go?" Sophia asked, excitement bubbling in her. "We've already eaten, so I guess a restaurant is out of the question.""Let's go to the club," Alessandro replied, his eyes glinting as he looked at her. "You can wear one of those pretty skimpy dresses, I saw in your wardrobe.""The club?" Sophia gasped, feeling wary."What's wrong?" Alessandro asked, concerned."Before your abduction and every other thing that followed. You didn't allow me to see my father because of what Rita's family could do in retaliation," Sophia explained. "Won't some of their family members be at the club? What if they do something—""You'll be with me, birdie," Alessandro whispered before rising to his feet and sitting beside her. "They won't be able to hurt you. I just di
Author's POV."Yes, I'll help you," Marcus said, nodding firmly. "I can't lose my daughter to that evil bastard."Marcus was so afraid for Sophia's safety. The men had shown him different evidence of why Alessandro was extremely dangerous."But if she becomes a spy, won't that put her in more danger?"Marcus asked, trembling in fear. "He might kill her if he finds out that she's relaying his information to you people."The man, who had been talking all along, shook his head."You've got nothing to worry about. Alessandro won't suspect a thing," the man replied with a smirk. "We won't ever attack Alessandro until we have enough information to bring him down.""Alessandro had escaped death too many times, it's time for him to go down and only you and your daughter can help us in making that possible," the man added. "I've said that earlier. So clear all your doubts and help us."Marcus instantly nodded, "I have no doubts. I'll do anything to help my daughter and if she refuses to spy on
Sophia's POV.When I heard Alessandro's words, the effect of the alcohol seemed to vanish. Why would Alessandro choose to do this? I began blaming myself for insisting that we should come here. We should have gone home to sleep or make love to each other. "Alessandro," I called but he looked at me softly, giving me a reassuring gaze."I'll win, there's no need to fret," he said, his lips curving into a confident smile."You shouldn't be so sure, Alessandro," the consigliere said with a cunning smirk. "There are a lot of things that could go wrong, especially with you. Imagine losing your life and girl on the same night, how tragic would that be?" "Don't be delusional, Ted," Alessandro said with a mocking smile. "I can hear your heart racing wildly from here."I glanced at Ted, and I could tell that his face paled a little."You must be mishearing things. I know you have not played in ages, so I have a good advantage over you," Ted grinned. "Why don't we stop with the unnecessary tal
Author's POV.After ending the call with the spy, Angelo returned to the drink table to get a glass of whiskey. The night was looking up but his mind was not at rest yet. It seemed like there was something he was forgetting.“Fowler? Fowler!” he had to yell because the music was too high. “Yes, boss!” He moved the girl on his lap off him, running to Angelo's side. “You called?”“Our plans have been pushed forward,” Angelo told Fowler about Alessandro's plans to pick up his shipment and Fowler grinned.“That's good news, boss. If you can capture Alessandro yourself, you will no longer need Marcus'" help.”Marcus! That was what or who, rather, he had been trying to remember.“Speaking of Marcus, it has been a while since he and I spoke. What's going on with him?”Fowler paused in the act of refilling his glass, surprised that Angelo had not heard about what happened to Marcus.“Boss, Marcus is very sick and has been hospitalized for almost a week. The rumor is that he may not survive i
Author's POVAngelo went through the videos, his sleazy grin growing wider with every one he reviewed. Laura stood in front of him nervously, twiddling her thumbs and managing a smile whenever he looked at her.“This is good, very, very good material indeed. Finally, I can deal with Alessandro as I always wanted to.”Laura cleared her throat noisily and Angelo paused in his musing, sliding his eyes towards her.“Deal with Alessandro how? I was hoping we could use the videos to extort from him or to force him to do anything we want.”“We? Who is this 'we' you speak of?” Angelo lifted a scarred eyebrow and let out a bone chilling laugh. “There is no 'we' in this. There is only me but don't worry. I'll pay you a token for your part in my victory.”Laura went pale, rubbing her sweaty palms against her skirt. “What are you going to do to him?” she eyed the scary bodyguards hanging around Angelo and suddenly wished to be anywhere but there.“Alessandro? Oh, that's an easy question. I'm goin
Author's POV. Sophia swallowed hard as she did not know what to answer Alessandro. How was she going to tell him that she did care that was why she had been acting the way she was to him."Well, I guess you don't have any answer to that," Alessandro snickered.Sophia swallowed hard because of the lump in her throat. She knew he was hurting which was why he was acting that way towards her but she still had to try even though he believed that she did not care for him."Alessandro, it's..." She tried explaining but he cut her off."I don't know why you are suddenly acting like you care when you won't so please leave me alone if you don't have anything meaningful to say and stop toying with my emotions," Alessandro said and walked away.Sophia almost crumbled at the weight of his words and actions but she refused to break down."No, I will not be weak at this point. I will not allow him to intimidate me into not stopping him," Sophia decided.She concluded that she was going to stay back
Sophia's POV. I clutched my phone tightly in my hands and my knuckles were almost turning white. How in the world did Laura know I was here? I had only spent one night here and she already knew? It felt suspicious. It was either she was monitoring me from outside, or she had someone in Alessandro's house."I hope you understand that I do not make empty threats," Laura's voice came in again."Please Laura," I whispered, my voice raw with emotions."Please, just give me a week, I swear, I will figure something out, I will look for a way out, please, don't do this," I begged her as my body trembled.On the other end, I heard Laura sigh but there was no sympathy in her voice."Fine! One week Sophia, just one week, and if you stay there even a minute more, I will hand over the evidence to the enemy without a moment" She replied."Yes, I understand, thank you so much," My stomach twisted.The call ended with a sharp click but not before I heard Laura's mocking laughter.I stood there, fr
Sophia's POV. I couldn't help staring at everything in awe. “Sophia, you've been staring long enough. Say something, anything,” he prompted me and I noticed how tense his posture was. He was actually anxious about what I would say. “Is this it? Is this all of it? Am I supposed to be impressed or something?” I remarked, brushing imaginary dust off my shirt. “You don't. . .you don't like it?” He was surprised and the only problem was that I did like the painting studio, maybe even too much.The studio was the definition of perfection, my own heaven on earth. I was surrounded by artwork that dated back to before I was born. Just being in the presence of such genius was enough to prompt inspiration to paint. The inner me was screaming and jumping with ecstatic joy but Alessandro could not know that or he would think he had found a way to win me over.“It's nice, I guess,” I faked a yawn, slapping a hand over my mouth. “Can I go to bed now?”“To bed?” He checked the time on his watch
Sophia's POV. I gritted my teeth as Alessandro's grip on my wrist tightened.The words he had spoken earlier still rang in my ears.He was not going to let me go nor was he going to annul the deal and worse, he going to take me back with him.I was furious with him. Furious that he was using my father's mistakes against me and that he still had his grip over me. But then, I was also angry with myself because deep down, I knew that a tiny part of me wasn't against the idea of going back to me instead, I was fighting myself not to feel happy about it.Gosh, I had missed Alessandro, I missed him so badly but then...I turned to glance at my father who was looking both guilty and terrified.Was this why he was insistent on me marrying Ray? Because he knew that Alessandro was already in trouble. Trouble that he had orchestrated with Alessandro's enemy. That was why he was talking about security and all because he knew that Alessandro was in danger.My father bent his head in shame. I gu
Alessandro's POV. “What?” I exploded, letting my hand on Sophia's arm fall away. “You are getting married to Ray?” I was getting fed up with the drama surrounding Sophia and her father.“No, wait. Alessandro, it's not what you think. How could you tell him that, Father?” Sophia asked Marcus, who was glaring at me from his pitiable state.“Because it's true. You promised me that you would marry Ray so, what is this criminal doing here?” Marcus questioned.Sophia shook her head vehemently to challenge Marcus' claim. “No, Father, you made me promise to marry Ray and I agreed just so you would feel better. I don't want to marry Ray, Father.”“What are you. . .” he coughed, cutting short his words briefly. Marcus' was not looking good, more like a living ghost. But I didn't really give a damn. Sophia was never getting married to Ray, not while I was still breathing.“Change of plans,” I announced and yanked Sophia by the hand, pulling her to myself. She fell against my chest, gasping when
Sophia's POV.I sat frozen in my seat where I was seated close to my father as Ray's words rang in my head.I should meet up with Alessandro and fix a day when we can talk and call all deals off.My fingers tightened around the strap of my purse.It had been two weeks since I last saw Alessandro, two weeks since I shattered his heart and mind and now I was supposed to face him again?Ray kept on talking and yapping about logistics and how we should meet in a public place and all but I was not listening anymore. My mind was filled with different emotions and thoughts as a feeling of dread settled in my stomach."You are quiet," He observed."But you will do it, won't you?" He asked.I swallowed hard and looked at my father who was staring at me with expectations in his face."Yeah, I will do it." My voice came out smaller than I had intended.It wasn't a lie, I was going to do it because I had no choice but that didn't mean that I was ready to do it.---It took me a week before I fina
Sophia's POV. I sat outside my house, waiting for Ray to get there. I had to take Father's clothes and some food to him but I had no money on me to take a taxi. Ray's car was my only hope to get to the hospital. He blew his horn when he got to the gates and I rolled my eyes at his obnoxious behaviour. There was more than one reason why Ray and I could never be together again, despite what I promised my father.I grabbed my bags and headed outside, Ray opening his car door to let himself out. He reached for the bags but I withdrew, keeping them out of his reach. “I just want to help, Sophia, nothing more. You are overreacting. Come on, let me help you with the bags.”“Just open the door for me, Ray. The bags are not that heavy and I can carry them.”He stood there staring at me for a full minute and I met his gaze squarely. When he realized that I was not backing down, he held open the back seat and I dropped the bags in there. “I got you something to eat,” he broke the silence aga