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Falling apart...

Author: Eva Zahan
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Distance murmurs and a rhythmic soft beat slowly pulled me to my consciousness. A warm, firm grip around my body cocooned me to its warmth like a protective shield. Intoxicating masculine crisp cologne surrounded my senses.

Syl…

I took a desperate breath to take more of his scent in. The rhythmic soft beats were his heartbeats as I was wrapped in his arms.

Sensing my movement, his head snapped to me. Red dark icy blue eyes alert. Big calloused hand was soon to cup my cheek.

"Cuore mio? Baby? You are…you are awake?" Hoarse deep voice was filled with desperation.

My eyelids were heavy. A darkness was forcing me to shut my eyes again. But I wanted to talk to him, watch him…

I parted my lips. But a sharp pain shot through my head. My brows pinched together.

"Sandra? Talk to me, baby. Are you alright? Are you in pain?" He pulled me more into him, his face was inches away from me. An agony mixed with concern and rage etched into his features. Even if I could barely keep my eyes o
Eva Zahan

What do you think about this chapter? Syl knows about Vincenzo. What do you think will be Vincenzo's next move? Do you think Syl has a plan? Let me know in the comments! And please leave a review under the book if you're enjoying this book! I would be grateful!

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Raven4u7
Hope Cassie does not try to trap Vin like she did Robert.
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Raven4u7
Is Diana working with Vincenzo? That would be the biggest betrayal ever. Syl’s hatred for her would be huge.
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Bonnie S Lewis
My question too
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