Blinding flashes sparked from down the stage from the darkness. Cheers and whistles made the night awake while the slow music urged me to move further. The spotlight moved with me as I walked down the ramp with the red princess gown flowing around me, my hair swayed gently with the whoosh of air. I walked with utmost confidence and a bright smile, while my heart palpitated at the dark gaze that devoured me from somewhere in the audience. Goosebumps spread across my skin with a pair of flaming eyes set on me like a predator. And then I found myself falling from the stage and wrapped into a pair of strong arms. Intoxicating masculine crisp cologne surrounded my senses. Dark icy blue eyes stared down at my amber ones with a look that made my heart skip. Suddenly I found myself in a nightclub, pressed against the wall by a furious Italian billionaire. His lips were inches away from me. "A kiss?" I heard myself whispering. The location again changed and I stood in the middle of a hall
His grip on my waist tightened. I felt him taking a deep breath against my neck, his entire form was tense. "Those guards you saw weren't our men, they were his. As we shifted to the villa, De Sylvano Mansion wasn't guarded by many guards. So it was easy for him to take them down and replace his men. And he did all of that the moment you sent me the message." The message? I remembered Vincenzo mentioning it. He had hacked my mobile and somehow stopped my communication with everyone. If not for Ron and the guards following me, they wouldn't have known where I was heading to. A chill ran down my spine thinking what could have happened if Syl hadn't arrived there on time. "That bastard had his men set among the guests in the wedding," Syl continued. "He was planning to attack while distracting us with his fake location. He knew I would send Ron and some of my men there to grab him and it would make it easier for him to attack. But when…" Dark icy blue eyes met mine. "When I left
My intense glare didn't bring any changes to the man's stoic features at all. I tried with my puppy eyes earlier, but I failed. Now my glare was in vain too. The loud music blasted across the nightclub, colorful lights moved around. The beat compelled into moving the body. But there was no smell of sweat, perfume and alcohol like a typical nightclub should.Why? Because there was not a single person in this whole place other than the bartenders, the bodyguards outside and my freaking Italian royal prince, who stood before me! After being away from parties and drinks, being seven months pregnant, I had an intense craving to go and enjoy the night in a nightclub. But this brute wouldn't allow it! I knew alcohol wasn't good for pregnancy, but a few sips wouldn't hurt! My hormones wanted it. I knew how to avoid being careless. And he complied to my eager request, only to vacant an entire nightclub and remove all the alcohol from the place. Only music and juices were available. "How da
I took a deep breath before opening my eyes. Butterflies stormed in my stomach furiously while my heart raced down my chest. The music from the church and the chatters of people flowing to my ears made my palms clammy. "Are you nervous, Cassie?" Em asked. While my other best friend smirked at me. "I thought you were the most excited bride of the century. But it seems like, you're just like an ordinary girl like us too, soft and emotional." "Shut up, Beth!" I shot her a glare. "I'm not nervous!" I denied. Liar! Syl suggested we hold our wedding after the delivery, but I couldn't wait. I already waited for months before finally convincing Syl that I was healthy enough to go through all the arrangements. Growing up, I never believed in love and marriages. But now, after having him in my life, I didn't want anything else more than I wanted to marry that brute of mine. Somehow…it became my dream. To have him as my husband and tie us together for the rest of our lives. But now that t
"Taxi!" Raising my hand, I ran behind the yellow car. With the only pair of modest looking high heels I had on my hand, I received some weird looks from the passersby. "Hey, wait!" But again, another freaking driver ignored me and went on their way. I glanced down at my wrist. Six forty five. Damn it! I needed to reach the venue before seven PM! The show will start at eight. I won't get any time to get ready! God! Why did I forget to book an Uber? My phone blared in my purse. Getting it out, I saw Chad's number flashing on the screen. "Cassie, where are you? All the girls are already here and in the make up room. You know Elizabeth. She doesn't tolerate tardiness!" His voice sounded distant over the hubbub of people in the background. "I'm just on my way. Don't worry, I will be there on time." "Alright. Be quick." As the line went dead, another taxi came into my view. Before the car could come near me, I jumped on its way. Kicking on the break, the taxi screeched to
As soon as I unlocked the door, I was pushed back some steps with the force it burst open. Three men in rugged clothes and skin filled with tattoos barged in."What the hell?" I gasped at their sudden intrusion. I should have seen who it was through the peephole before opening the door. "Why are you barging into my house? Who the hell are you?" "Don't remember me, chica? I thought we had a good talk over the phone last Monday," the man in the middle said. The smell of alcohol entered my nostrils.My brows frowned. "What are you…"Then the conversation hit my memory lane. My fists clenched. "You remembered now?" With a raised brow, he raked his bloodshot eyes over my body. "I told you to send me my money by Friday. And it's Saturday now. Where is the money?" His tone turned harder with each word. "And if you don't remember, let me rephrase it again. I WON'T give you a single penny. Now get out of my apartment!" I held his gaze, pointing towards the door."Of course, you will!" S
The first thing I heard after getting my senses back was the beeping of some machine. Blinking against the bright light, I opened my eyes. A silent groan left my lips at the pain that shot through my head as soon as I tried to move.White walls. Blue curtains. A doctor stood at the corner of the room in her white uniform, explaining something to a nurse.Hospital? Why the hell I was in a hospital?The pain in my head… Then memories from earlier the day rushed in. The court, Todd Samuelson and then the… accident!Frantically, I tried to feel every inch of my body. Other than my head, thankfully everything seemed alright."Cassie! Oh thank God! I was getting crazy thinking why you aren't up yet!" Beth's voice snatched my eyes to the door.With a cup of coffee in her hand, she rushed in. Only then the doctor noticed that I got my consciousness back. "How are you feeling now, Miss. Brooks?"Beth sat on the chair beside the bed."My head is throbbing," I croaked out."You have hit your h
"You're standing on my property." His head cocked to the side. "So I can do whatever the hell I want to do. As well as ask you questions. Now tell me, Ms. Brooks, what are you doing here?"This lavish club was his?Why was I so surprised? He freaking ruled the city.Blinking away the blurriness before my sight, trying to stand straight on my feet, I raised my chin. My gaze clashed with his cold icy blue eyes who were piercing through me, as if… reading my soul."I told you, I came here to party. And do you go around and ask every person who comes to this place the reason behind their presence here?" Hiccuping again, I frowned.The alcohol was reaching my head. But I was getting more intoxicated by this overwhelming man's presence.Those intense eyes roamed over every inch of my features. A dark unknown emotion flashed across them. I pressed myself more against the wall as he stepped into my breathing zone. My heart started racing."W-what are you…""This big mouth of yours," he whis