Zion’s POV A phone call from my lawyer brought me back to reality. I remembered my shitty life and the threats looming over my head. With the court case coming up, I had to strengthen my allegations against Delia. I knew what that entailed. It was a tremendous battle against Delia and her mafia family. They could do anything for money. I walked out of the kids’ room and accepted the call. “Yes, Mr. Dimitri, I just returned. I would surely have got in touch with you soon.”“I’m sorry to bother you now, Mr. Concorde, but an emergency has cropped up. The Interpol had arrested Ms. Delia Kayakos from her hideout in Chicago last night. They’ve brought her back to Athens, but she has attempted suicide by consuming a bottle of sleeping pills.” I wasn’t surprised at all. Ever since my win at the last hearing, she knew her game was up. Soon I would prove that she had illegally confiscated assets from us. Her involvement in Mr. Alesci’s murder and my murder attempt has already been proved. “O
Andrea’s POV “The same applies to you, too. You can’t move around freely until the culprits are arrested.” He gaped at me for a split second before realizing what I had just said. I could see the relieved look on his face. Maybe he was afraid I would leave him again, but I was here to stay. I would battle it out with him!“I would love to stay under house arrest with you!” He winked and concentrated on his food while I gaped at him. Did he consider it a joke?“I’m serious, Zion. What if the Kayakos crime family attacks you? Do you realize how dangerous that is? Even your four bodyguards can’t save you from the mafia.” While I got worked up at the thought, Zion’s grin widened while his eyes sparkled with excitement. I had no idea what was going on in his head. “I’m serious too. I’ll spend my days and nights with you in bed!” The amusement was clearly visible on his features and so was the desire. It was a dangerous combination indeed! “No, absolutely not. What about the twins?” I ro
Zion’s POV The patrol car sped past the police headquarters and I gaped at the man next to me. “Why didn’t we go in?” He flashed his teeth at me, but it was the evil look in his eyes that made me frown. I checked him out and gasped, realizing that his uniform was totally fake. The guy was no police officer! Panic settled in my heart as I looked at the other three occupants in the car. They all looked more like criminals than cops. “Because you’re going to meet our boss!” said the one near me with a golden tooth peeking at me. “F*ck you! I should have known!” I tried the door, desperate to jump out. How could I be so careless? When my bodyguards were missing, I should have sensed foul play.All of them couldn’t be unavailable at the same time! I hadn’t given it much thought since I would be escorted by the cops. I placed my hand inside my pocket and switched on my phone. At least the cops would know my location. My only option of an escape was to open the door and jump out, but bef
Andrea’s POV Knox arrived in Athens after my distress call. Ever since Officer Alexopoulos arrived on my doorstep, fear clutched at my heart realizing what was going on. Zion had foolishly stepped into a trap. This time, Delia’s family had effectively abducted him. What would I do now? How would I rescue him? The Hellenic Police Force, Crime Branch, and the Interpol were looking for him everywhere. I haven’t had a moment of respite all day. It was midnight, and the twins were fast asleep. Despite having police protection, I anxiously waited for Knox’s arrival. “Any news?” he asked, hugging me close. Tears fell from my eyes as I shook my head. “No.” The cops had raided Gavriil Kayakos’s building in downtown Athens, where he lived. They searched all his nightclubs too, but there was no sign of Zion anywhere. I was at my wit’s end.“The police have traced Zion’s phone number to 5 miles away from the police headquarters, after which the phone went dead. It meant they crossed the poli
Andrea’s POV “What’s going on? Why didn’t the cops update me yet? Eros could have called me! Do you think they’ve killed Zion after Delia’s death?” I couldn’t keep the negative thoughts at bay. It had been almost an hour since I received the phone call from Officer Alexopoulos. It totally robbed me of my peace of mind! “I’m sure they’re busy, Andy. These things take time. Calling you is the least of their priorities now, with a dangerous mission in their hands. Calm down and wait patiently!” I gaped at Knox, surfing through the channels on television calmly. How could he be so callous about it when I was dying a slow death with every passing second? “It’s impossible to calm down when the one you love is under threat. You won’t understand it, Knox. Just go back to LA!” I got up in a fit of rage at his callousness. Why couldn’t he admit it he was here to watch the fun. He still harbored hard feelings for my Zion! Tears crept into my eyes as I stood at the window, watching the city sl
Andrea’s POV The moment I opened the door, I gasped at the sight of Zion in a wheelchair! Eros and Knox smiled at my reaction. “Zion!” Tears formed in my eyes as I leaned over and hugged him to my heart. I hadn’t expected him this early! The tears of happiness spilled from my eyes and trickled down my cheeks. I had no control over them. “I’m fine, now, baby!” He released me and reached out to wipe my tears away. Like a tornado, the twins rushed out towards their dad. “Dad, we were so worried about you!” exclaimed Adrian, ready to give him a bear hug. “You were? I’m here now!” said Zion, hugging them together. “Let us come in, boys! Your dad needs to rest. You two have to take care of him!” said Eros as I pulled the twins back to allow them to enter. They wheeled him straight to our bedroom and helped him to the bed. Anacá too followed us, casting a surreptitious look towards Eros. I could feel the tension between them, even from a distance. Eros wasn’t immune to her, either. Ho
Andrea’s POV I leaned over to resume where we had left off. Ever since he returned to me from the gates of hell, I had been dying to kiss him. I wanted to show him how thankful I was to get him back. The circumstances were so dismal that I had lost all hopes of his return. “I was so scared I wouldn’t see you again, Andrea! It gave me the push I needed to plan my escape. I had to return to you in one piece.” I cupped his cheeks and gazed into his beautiful eyes that mirrored his feelings for me. “I’m proud of you, Zion!” He smiled as he waited desperately for our mouths to fuse. I closed the distance between us and captured his lips in a lingering kiss. Immediately, his fingers clasped the back of my head, drawing me closer to him. I opened my mouth to the onslaught of his tongue and he groaned with pleasure, deepening the kiss to a new level altogether. A deep throaty moan escaped my lips when the tingling waves of passion surged through my body to the apex of my thighs. My body th
Andrea Cromwell’s POVMy phone buzzed incessantly as I wrapped up the design I had been working on since morning. As the Founder and CEO of Ratio Architects, I didn’t have a moment of respite! I preferred it that way! Keeping myself busy helped me mend my shattered heart. It took me five long years to achieve my dreams. Yes, I was proud of my achievements! Entrepreneurship was an arduous journey with more bumps than a smooth sail, but I had soldiered on single-handedly. I was grateful to Sebastián Conrad, the CEO of Conrad Architects Worldwide, for giving me an opportunity! The alliance with Conrad got me a regular flow of work, money, fame, and success. When I started, I had nothing apart from a broken heart, tears, and a difficult pregnancy to deal with. It was a fierce battle for me so far, but I emerged as a winner! I could prove to the world that it wasn’t so easy to break me. I glanced at my phone to notice my grandpa Vincent Cromwell’s number flashing across the screen. A se