Danielle's POVI rolled my eyes, as Brandon took yet another call. It was like his 10th phone call tonight, and we hadn't even arrived at our destination yet. I was almost crying out in frustration, as he rambled on in some strange languages I'd never heard from him before. My poor ears could hardly take anymore of this assault.It wasn't even helping that I was sitting beside Brandon in the backseat of his limousine. He rarely ever uses this vehicle, and that made me excited about what the night had in store for us.I looked out the window, at the not so snowy streets of Vegas. It wasn't winter anymore, and more night activities were going on.I was already so lost in the view and my thoughts, completely drowning out Brandon's voice. I thought about my father, contemplating for a moment about whether to go visit him in prison. Memories of how things went last time, suddenly flooded my mind, discouraging me completely. I shouldn't even be thinking of him.Looking at Brandon now, I cou
Brandon's POVMy dance moves were really dusty and out of sync, but she didn't seem to care. From the looks of it, neither of us were good dancers, but Danielle seemed to enjoy when I twirled her around and threw her from one arm to another. Her giggles and laughter were like music to my ears, and I didn't mind listening to it all night. However, as much I wanted to loosen up and enjoy this beautiful evening with her, I couldn't shake off the feeling like something really bad was about to happen. After that night when we got ambushed by the Calaveros, I'd learnt to never doubt my instincts again. Whenever I felt like something was wrong, something was definitely wrong. My eyes scanned the dancefloor, as more couples seemed to be trooping in, making the space a little more crowded."Mr. Romano..." Danielle whispered seductively to me, slowly sliding her hand up my groin area. My eyes widened at her action."...you seem a little distracted, no?" She smirked up at me, while we still m
Brandon's POVLooking up, the female was still in front of us, her gun still aimed, while the male was behind us, a look of satisfaction on his face. They really thought they had us cornered, and maybe I thought so too.Just as the female took a step towards me, another series of loud gunshots filled the air, and I watched her freeze for a moment, her eyes widening, as she inhaled sharply. Michael suddenly emerged, a gun in his hand. He was the one responsible for taking the shot.I watched her drop lifelessly to the ground, her body landing with a thud. Turning around, I noticed that her male partner was quickly making his way out of here, and I stood up immediately.Danielle was still unconscious in my arms, and just as Micheal was about to go in pursuit of the male, I stopped him."That one's mine!" I said, passing Danielle over to him."Take her out of here. I need to take care of this myself." I instructed him, as I took his gun from its holster. "Okay, boss!" Michael nodded in
Brandon's POV[Flashback- Years ago]I picked the wrong person to rob. I was new to this town, and that was the only way I could think of surviving. A veil was currently pulled over my head, and a gag in my mouth, as I was being dragged roughly, down a flight of stairs. I stumbled several times, as I was weak, hungry, scared and confused.The police were currently looking for me in Las Vegas, after I murdered that woman, and I was damn sure these men weren't the police. I kept struggling and trying to fight them off as much as I could, but I didn't really have much strength left.They suddenly threw me onto a hard surface, making me hit my head. I was so confused, because I couldn't really feel anything, not even my limbs. I was confused as to how I was even able to move them, and this would usually happen to me every once in a while, for weeks. One time, I was bleeding profusely from my right arm, as a result of being stabbed, but I really couldn't feel it.I sat up on the floor, fe
Danielle's POVI woke up without seeing Brandon around, and I was instantly beyond panicked. Michael had been "appointed" to watch over me, but at this point, I believe he was already tired of his job."Relax, Miss Danielle! He'll soon be back." Michael said again for like the hundredth time tonight. I was getting fed up and irritated at that answer.I knew what happened tonight, despite the fact that I was initially tipsy and blacked out for the most part, I remembered us being attacked.I remembered Brandon saving me from a bullet, and I still had the wound to prove it, although it had been treated.I didn't understand why I was back at the suite, while Brandon was out there with the people who tried to kill us. Was he...dead?I abruptly stood up from the sofa, causing Micheal to let out a frustrated groan. "Since you won't tell me where he is, you'll have to let me go look for him." I said to him, as he shook his head at me."Miss Danielle, it's too dangerous out there. I really c
Brandon's POVI had no intentions of staying in the same space with Danielle tonight, but I still couldn't help it. I was ashamed of myself, and felt very undeserving of the type of concern she was showing someone like me. She was a lot like her mother, and in that moment, I had no idea how to act around her.I did the only thing I knew how to do best, which was to appear tough and intimidating, but somehow, she was still able to see through me. She scared me and mesmerized me in such a way that I never thought was possible. I wasn't used to feeling that way about anybody, but then again, this was Danielle.When I returned to the suite, I found her fast asleep on a couch in the living room. She must have been there for a while, waiting for me to come back. I instantly felt bad for how I talked to her.Walking right to where she was lying, I brushed some tendrils of hair from her face, causing her to stir in her sleep. It was like her body responded to me, even in her unconscious state
Danielle's POVI woke up this morning with a satisfied smile on my face. Brandon came back last night, and even now, he was lying right beside me on the bed, fast asleep. I'd always known him to be a pretty light sleeper, waking up at the slightest sound or touch, but not this morning. I had been awake beside him for about thirty minutes, even a couple loud sneezes from me weren't enough to make him stir. I guess I could blame it on the naughty activities of last night.My face was instantly heated up, as I revisited the passionate memories of last night in the shower, down to this very bed. Even now, we were both naked under the duvet.I decided to get out of bed and prepare something for breakfast, even though the room service was probably going to get that covered. I was feeling particularly obliged to make breakfast this morning.Debating whether to put on my robe or not, I decided to go for the option that would be preferred by Brandon. I was going to give him one hell of a show
Danielle's POV"Come on, Brandon! Where exactly are we going?" I asked for the umpteenth time today. He simply smiled down at me, as we drove by."If I tell you, I'll ruin the surprise!" He said, before typing furiously into his phone."Ugh! I hate surprises." I mumbled to myself, pouting and folding my arms dramatically. Brandon chuckled in amusement at my antics.He had me waking up very early this morning, throwing on his shirt and packing our belongings out of the suite, just for a freaking surprise? This better be good!The car suddenly made a turn, and a really huge, beautiful gate was opened wide for us to drive in. My jaw practically dropped, as I took in the beautiful scenery in front of me.I saw a huge billboard with a sign that read "Maestro Estate", and at this point, I was bouncing with excitement on my seat. Brandon just kept on laughing at my reaction, but I couldn't help it. I'd heard a lot about this place, but even the pictures I've seen, didn't do it enough justice
Danielle's POVHe came back to me! Brandon came back to me, after six months in a coma, after six months of helplessly waiting for a miracle. He made my nightmares disappear with just his presence."Momma!" My four years old son exclaimed, right before hugging my legs. From the looks of it, he went fishing again with his father.He looked up at me with his big, hazel eyes, and that was all I needed to confirm my suspicion. "Did you go fishing with your father again?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at him."Um...Aurora also came with us?" He confessed, making me roll my eyes, before bending down to meet his height."I wasn't going to punish you, Austin!" I said, making him sigh visibly in relief."Come on! Go ahead and call your sister. Dinner is almost ready." I told him, ruffling his hair fondly.My son's eyes grew even wider, and his face went a bit pale. It was like he suddenly remembered something that scared the hell out of him."What is it, Austin?" I asked, as he suddenly held o
A/N: Alright, readers! Since we're coming to the end of this book, allow me to present y'all with a happy chapter, lol! I promise you won't be mad this time.]Danielle's POVThe beeping of different monitors and his steady breathing, were the only sounds that kept me company. It's been what? Six months since I last looked into his vibrant, blue eyes.My stomach was now bigger, as I was slowly nearing my delivery date. However, I didn't think I could do any of that without him, without Brandon.I let out a sniffle, like I had been doing for over a million times, taking his large hand in my smaller ones, and squeezing lightly."There you are, Danny! Come on and have your bath now!" Aunt Mallory called out from the doorway. Her and Oliver had come all the way from Ohio, as soon as they heard of Brandon's... incident. They've been keeping me company ever since."I don't want to!" I answered her stubbornly, not wanting to take my eyes off Brandon's unconscious body, even for a moment. He w
Danielle's POV:I didn't realize I'd stopped running, until someone grabbed me by my wrist, and my eyes widened in terror. It was that Calaveros man from earlier; Diaz."Where do you think you're going?" He grinned sinisterly at me, before attempting to drag me off to the direction of their minivan.I started yelling, punching, kicking and scratching as much as I could, but it only seemed to anger him, as he kept tugging at my wrist. I let out a gasp, as a bullet suddenly went through his head, splattering blood all over my face. I watched him fall to the ground with a thud, and I turned around to look for who fired the shot. It was Micheal, and he kept gesturing for me to keep running towards the car.Looking down at the corpse before me again, I suppressed the urge to gag. He had a gun on him, and I bent down to take it from his lifeless hand. I'd seen men using guns before, so it shouldn't be too hard for me, right?Brandon was now clearly winning, as he stood over Sam, who was br
Danielle's POVA fight to the death? What the hell was he thinking? What sort of barbaric, mafia tradition is that? Why is it even a thing?I was suddenly dragged down from the vehicle I'd been boarding, and my eyes immediately started searching for Brandon. We were now on some sort of old, abandoned bridge, and armed Calaveros men were everywhere. I was yet to spot Brandon, even as Sam slowly emerged from behind me. He was shirtless, giving me a much clearer view of his tattoo adorned body. I glared at him."What's the matter, Dee? Nervous?" He smirked at me.I made a move to lunge at him with an attack, but one of his men was quick enough to hold me back, making me groan out in frustration."You won't get away with any of this. I promise you!" I threatened. In that moment, I had finally realized what Sam truly is, who he truly is; an enemy!A minivan finally arrived at the bridge, and all attention were on it. Immediately it stopped, Brandon came out from the back, wincing slightly
Danielle's POVWith one arm around my neck, Sam forcefully dragged me along, towards the noise of the ongoing gun battle. He had a gun pointed to my head, which he used to threaten me to move. I struggled as much as I could, while he just kept laughing like some evil villain."No matter.... what...you do.." I managed to say, as his arms were literally choking me.He loosened up, when he realized I was saying something, and I took that opportunity to gasp for breath, before speaking."No matter what you do, Sam. I'll never love you." I spat at him.For a moment, I thought I saw the old Sam, the one I'd always trusted. His eyes widened in an emotion that resembled... regret? He was however quick to get rid of the look, as soon as it came."This isn't about you, anymore." He seethed, tightening his hold on my neck again and dragging me along.I continued to struggle against his hold, as I we moved closer to the direction of the gunfight.Soon, we were in some sort of courtyard, which w
Brandon's POV"I'm sorry Brandon, I should have told you earlier." Those were her last words, before Sam snatched the phone from her. He wasn't lying about her carrying my child. How could I be so careless and stupid?"Boss...it's a trap. You can't just go like that?" Micheal said to me, suddenly coming to stand in my way, as I had been moving towards my car."Move!" I growled at him, but he wouldn't budge. The rest of my men just stood, watching us in silence."You're not thinking straight, right now." Micheal complained."Of course I'm not. Didn't you hear that bastard? He has my family and he's threatened to harm them if I don't show up!" I yelled right into Micheal's face."He's trying to goad you!" Micheal argued."What will you have me do, then?" I yelled even louder."Will you prefer that I let them die?" "That's not what I said." Michael said, his voice cracking. I knew my words struck a nerve. His own family had been murdered in front of him, a long time ago. It was a very
Brandon's POVI was looking right at the scene before me, but I was too afraid to accept what might have happened. There was need for a closer inspection.This was obviously one of my cars, and it was destroyed almost beyond recognition. My legs moved me faster towards the scene, as I feared the worst. Anissa and Danielle aren't in there, right?"This is bad!" One of my men said, as he approached me, Micheal following right behind me.My men had found this scene first, in their search for Anissa and Danielle, who were supposed to be on their way to join me for tonight's date. They contacted me, and I had begun running here, as fast as I could."We found two bodies, boss. They are badly burnt, but we were still able to save what we can." Micheal announced, making me hold my breath for a second. He just said "two bodies"!"Let me see them." I grunted, shoving Micheal out of my way, as I advanced towards the scenery. It wouldn't be long before the cops show up, so we needed to be quick h
Danielle's POVPanic coursed through me, as Sam finally closed the gap between us. I found myself backing away from him and turning around to make a run for it. All my warning bells were ringing like crazy, and I knew something unpleasant was about to happen.I instinctively ran towards Anissa, who had been standing there all along. I tried to drag her along with me, but she suddenly pushed me to the ground with one swift motion, leaving me more stunned than terrified.I now had beach sand all over my face, as I raised up my head to look at her. I searched her eyes, and I was taken aback by the look of indifference in them. She looked down at me with so much coldness, I couldn't recognize her anymore. That was when I started making sense of what was happening."I've done what you asked." She said, finally facing Sam, who had a gleeful look in his eyes."You wanted her, she's here." Anissa said again, pointing at me, as I remained in my spot, too stunned to move."I can see that!" Sam
Danielle's POVTonight I was finally going to let Brandon know. I was going to let him know that I was carrying his child; our child.I already had a whole week to think about it and now I was convinced that telling him might not be such a bad idea, afterall. The possibility of starting a family with him, got me so excited and I just couldn't wait.I looked at my reflection in the mirror with so much joy, thinking about the many things that had happened in my life to bring me right to this very moment. My hands instinctively reached out to touch my stomach, rubbing it soothingly, as my smile widened.I still couldn't believe that there was a new life forming inside me. It made me look at life in a whole new perspective and I just wished Brandon would see things the same way too."Now that's one hell of a dress." Anissa said softly, as she emerged from behind me.She had been the one taking care of me more closely than any other member of Brandon's staff. She was very protective of me