Biting on the almond cookies Chad's Mom sent for me, I kept my eyes set on the television screen. A shiver ran down my arms as the cold wind blew past me. Pulling at my old oversized sweater, I cuddled Romeo who slept soundly on my lap.At the end of November, it was freezing outside. The heater of my apartment wasn't working and I was saving money to fix that. But I will have to do that soon, otherwise the cold will bite me in the ass in winter.My gaze went to the clock for the umpteenth time. Five minutes left for it to be eight.The flutters in my tummy were going crazy. Heart thumped.Nothing was gonna happen. He wasn't going to be here. He had received my message. He knew very well I wasn't going to go anywhere with him or receive any punishment.After his short phone call last night, I sent him a message with a big 'no' in bold words. I didn't deserve any punishment. I didn't know about his rules, nor did I intentionally overheard his phone conversation. So he could take his
Even though he was being ridiculous, it somehow managed to touch something deep inside me."So do as I say. Go and change, Sandra. Something that's modest."That snapped me out of the haze he created. "Modest? Do you think it's not a modest dress? I see no problem in it. I can wear whatever I want. And don't forget you were the one who brought it for me. So I'm not changing it."It was another thing that I cut half of it to irritate him. The buzzing of his phone took his attention. With him still so close to me, he saw the person's name on display. He hissed some Italian words under his breath. More like curses.Glancing up at me, he pinned me with his deadliest glare. "Go and change, Sandra. I won't ask twice."My instincts told me to step back from him, but I held my ground. Odd, but I somehow believed that he wouldn't hurt me. If he did, I had my fists too."No."A muscle of his jaw clenched. His phone buzzed again. Letting out another curse, he pressed his forehead against mine,
I frowned. I knew her.The redhead who bumped into me yesterday in the restaurant. How could I forget the look she gave me?But what was she doing here?With a blinding smile plastered on her face, she wrapped her arms around Duncan's neck, pressing herself completely against him. "Finally found you! I have been trying to meet you but you're always busy! But I'm glad you're here!"My eyes were glued on them, the way their bodies were pressed. My fingers tightened on my purse as I pulled my gaze away. And all of a sudden, I felt cold even if it was warm there.See, it wasn't possible that there wasn't any girl in his life."Arianna," Duncan said. Grabbing her arms, he made some distance between them. His voice held displeasure as if warning her.Her lips formed into a pout. "It's Anna! How many times do I have to tell you? Your calling me with my full name makes you sound like a stranger!""Is she bothering you again?" A smooth voice made me turn to the man walking towards us. With
"We are here to dance. People are not gonna attack you here!" The place between my brows creased, eyeing the two black clothed men standing each side of me. They were not for him. They were there so that they could keep away the other people from me who were dancing under the dimmed lights, especially men. And it was ridiculous! "Not attack, but they're surely starting to pick a war against me by wanting something that's mine," he spoke through gritted teeth. Those hard eyes were set over my shoulder. I looked back. Indeed, some of the men's gaze was lingering on me.I rolled my eyes. "Placing men behind me won't stop their eyes.""Then I will just pull their eyes off their sockets!" he sneered, pulling me flush against him.My lips parted in bewilderment. This man was insane!"Just because they're ogling me, you can't pull their eyes off. You wear a cross, but your mind is full of aggression, Mr. De Sylvano."A smirk tugged at his lips. The dark possessiveness and rage flared in
I froze.My eyes widened like saucers.My heart stopped beating for a moment.But the way he devoured my lips with his hands wrapped around me like a cage, made my heart soon pound down my chest. Duncan De Sylvano was kissing me… the man I wanted and admired from afar for years.With our hot breaths tangling with each other, his hungry mouth sought for entrance while his calloused hands roaming over my curves. And I gave in, letting him devour my mouth.A grunt vibrated through his hard chest that sent a delicious shiver down my core. "Fucking mine!" Clutching at his collar, I sucked on his lower lip. A moan left me at his intoxicating taste. While my fingers got lost into his dark locks, he suddenly sucked on my tongue, sending jolts of pleasure through my veins like a hot boiling lava. I tried to match up with him, but his dominance and roughness in the kiss made me sag against him. Clutching my hair in a firm grip, he continued to devour every inch of my mouth like a man hungry
His dark eyes slowly filled with lust as he gave me a slow once over. "But I'm not at all. I have been watching you all evening. But when you ignored me outside, I thought it wouldn't be easy to woo you. But seeing your state, I guess I was wrong."Anger flared up in my veins. The smell of alcohol and cigarettes from him made me cringe. I hated the stench of cigarettes."What the fuck are you doing? Are you out of your mind! Let go!" I pushed at his chest, but his tall form didn't budge much. And when I tried to move away from the wall, grabbing my hands, he pinned them on both sides of my head."I'm out of my mind. Those sexy legs just aren't leaving my head. Now don't play so hard to get, beautiful. Someone had their chance, now I want mine."When he pressed himself against mine and started palming my inner thigh, something snapped inside me. Panic burst through my veins. A familiar dread filled my mind.I tried my best to push him away, but he was too powerful for me. "I said let g
Duncan's POV "Harder!" Trying his best, he landed a punch on my jaw. It hurt, but not enough to make me even flinch. My lips curled up into a sneer. "I said harder!" Grabbing his neck, I aimed for his nose. A faint crack was heard. With a curse, he stumbled back, holding his nose. A fear flashed across his brown orbs as he glanced up at me. Drops of blood rolled down his nose that joined the sweat of his well built body. But not strong enough. Not enough to dissipate the volcano inside me. "Fight!" With my jaw clenched, nostrils flaring, I spit out. But he only took a step back. Fucking coward! Advancing him, I grabbed his arm before kicking in his gut. He tried to move away, but my blow was faster. One after another, my fist kept meeting his bloodied face. His grunts of pain and pleadings were music to my ears. His blood reminded me of that bastard back at the party. The bastard who dared to touch my Sandra. MY Sandra! My form shook with rage as I continued to make h
Cassandra's POV The girl struggled in his grip, letting out choked coughs. Leaning in, he hissed out, "Next time, my hand won't be just around your throat. It will tear it off!" With that, he threw the girl on the ground, snatching a whimper out of her. "Uscire!" His deep voice boomed across the room. I flinched. That bulky man rushed to the girl who was in a coughing fit before he dragged her out of the door. I was frozen in my place. Due to the distance and darkness, I couldn't see the girl's face properly. Who was she? "You're snooping again, cuore mio?" My heart lurched in my chest. Turning around, he took slow steps towards me. Slow and predatory. Gulping, I took one back. Once the amber glow of the fireplace fell on his sinful features, a tiny fear flickered in me. Those dark icy blue eyes were aflame. The rage swirling in them demanded death. This man was dangerous. I licked my lips, snatching his attention to my mouth. Blue eyes darkened more. "I wasn