Chapter 101 RUSSEL I drove out of Ignacio's mansion furiously, my temper boiling. For the first time in nearly three weeks, Luca had finally gotten somewhere with his search for Allesia, and I should be feeling relieved, but instead, there was this irrefutable anger bubbling inside me. You would think that Nikolai had given up his interest in Allesia with the way he was acting the weeks prior to her leaving, but just learning that he knew about her being in New York the whole time and yet he chose to keep it from me was not half as disappointing as finding out she had spent three days curled up in his bed doing God knows what. I could have been fooled to think I was protecting her by sending her away, but who could have thought she was waiting for the slightest chance to jump back into the bed of her ex, my supposed ‘friend.’ I honked outside Nikolai's gate until his gateman opened it. I was quite disappointed that none of his men cared to stop me when I parked the car roughly i
Chapter 102 ALLESIA ~~~°~~~ The studio lights were blinding as Nolan led me in. To add to my anxiety, the room was swimming with the cast and crew either fixing their hair, adding a touch to their makeup or rehearsing dance moves. When Nolan said he was a popular artist around here, I had expected a small band of college boys trying to impress teenage girls, but seeing all the buzz and activity here, these expensive cameras, his crew and all that costume, I was totally shocked. “All these people are here for you?” Nolan smirked, “I'm still surprised you don't know me, Allesia,” he said in a cool voice, “But that's even the more reason why this is going to be interesting and thrilling.” A frown settled between my brows, “You mean you're that famous?” I asked as I pointed to a herd of people flashing their cameras just to get a shot of Nolan. He shrugged lightly, “I already told you the other night.” Turning, he waved to the frenzied crown as they took several shots,
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Chapter 104 RUSSEL >“Nikolai!” Stacy called in disbelief. I suppose you both shopped at the same boutique.” He remarked, his tone nonchalant. “How could you!” Stacy growled, “She's a cheap, poor who–” Allesia leaned in and placed a finger over Stacy’s lips, silencing her, “I wouldn't want to ruin my big day, Stacy,” Allesia spoke in a slow drowsy voice, “So why don't you pretend I'm not here and we can both act like you didn't try to kill me while you have your man,” She glanced at me and winked flirtatiously, “Who I've fucked countless times by the way?” Her voice was loud enough for everyone to hear, and the gasps that followed that comment, especially from the young ladies, was enough to make a
Chapter 105ALLESIA~~~0~~~When I agreed to come here, I didn't give much thought to the emotions I would get on seeing Russel again. It took Nikolai several tries to finally convince me to agree, and now that I was here, I wasn't sure if I truly belonged. I had imagined I was making progress in forgetting him, but seeing him on that altar, even if it was just a charade felt like so many thorns were being driven through my body all at once.“What do we do with the allies, Boss?” Luca asked Russel.“Line them up,” He commanded, his tone cold and emotionless.“Right away, Boss.”“And the Salvatores?” Kegan inquired.Russel snatched two pairs of handcuffs from a briefcase Luca held up for him, dragged Ignacio to a pole, and cuffed both his hands to it as Ignacio cursed and screamed his lungs out. When he was satisfied, he spared Stacy an irritated glance before twisting her hands forcefully to the back, cuffing them, then he pocketed the keys. He then shoved Stacy towards Nikolai as a
Chapter 106 ALLESIA ~~~0~~~ Russel instructed Nikolai to take me to the car, his grip was firm yet gentle as I let him lead me away, the fear of the past few hours still echoing in my mind, and I felt numb. I had no doubt that Ignacio would have pulled that trigger but for Melissa's timely intervention. I slipped into the back seat with Luca standing guard by the door while Nikolai returned to monitor the men. As I watched them, I realized that my mind had taken up a complete new fascination– Ignacio. Watching from the car as Russel's men rounded up Ignacio's remaining allies and his captured men into the waiting SUVs, there were lots of bodies shattered all round the church, a few of Russel's men were even wounded, but they had successfully secured the quota of the innocent audience to safety. I could tell that Russel and his men would be very busy in the coming days– including Nikolai. Each moment stretched into eternity, my thoughts swirling around what Ignacio might p
Chapter 107 Russel ~~~0~~~ I hadn’t meant to kiss her, but watching Allesia in that skimpy red dress that clung to her skin so tightly froze my blood, the effect it had on me was even worse than the wedding dress she wore earlier. The way her nipples pressed against the silky fabric, leaving me painfully aware that she wore no bra underneath that cloth. Those luscious lips moving as she spoke made me lose every atom of self-control. Why would she dress like that knowing my men were all over the place? Her skin felt hot against my palms as I pressed her closer, her anger radiating off her lips as she struggled against my grip, but I held her firmly as my tongue sought to claim her. It was crazy how I had gone all these weeks without the faintest desire to touch a woman, but just a glimpse and she was driving me mad. From the minute she walked into that church, the only thing on my mind had been to kiss her, to possess her. The kiss was fierce and possessive, my grip unyieldi
Chapter 108 RUSSEL ~~~°~~~ “Get me a bottle of the strongest scotch available here and a glass.” I instructed the first man I found by the door as I entered the basement. “Right away, Boss.” The man responded before scurrying away. Tonight, I was feeling a shit load of emotions- anger, pain, frustration, tiredness, but desire took the cap. Love, lust, sexual frustration, and all that shit, fueling a fire that I needed so badly to quench. I've never really had to feel this way about anyone, certainly not any woman. My position, looks and bank account usually did all that for me, it still can, except I was suddenly feeling compelled to worrying just about one particular woman, who thinks she could do and say whatever she pleases to me because I had simply lost the willpower to hurt her. “Here, Boss,” I collected the bottle and glass and made my way into Ignacio's makeshift cell. I set down the glass on the table and filled it, then I gulped down the entire thing without
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EPILOGUE RUSSEL ~~~0~~~ I stood perfectly still, my thoughts reeling as I waited in the quiet hall of the warehouse. During my absence, Stacy had refused to speak, see, or let anyone touch her. Even Kegan, who was supposed to order a pregnancy test done for her by now, couldn’t do that because she wouldn’t agree. And he couldn't tell me either because, well, I'd asked him not to mention anything about Stacy to me until I returned from my honeymoon. So whether or not she was pregnant was still a mystery. But it wasn't going to be for long. I had Dr. Ramola brought to the warehouse; she was personally going to run the test on Stacy. So far, Dr. Ramola was getting all the samples she needed for the test. “What’s up?” I asked as soon as she emerged from Stacy's cell. The doctor scanned all of us for a long moment. “I’ve gotten everything I’ll need,” she breathed. “I should be back with the results this evening.” “And the strips?” Kegan asked, coming up behind me. The doctor
Chapter 165 ALLESIA ~~~°°~~~ Three wonderful weeks on this island, as much as we enjoyed the bliss, we couldn't stay forever. Tomorrow morning, we'll have to return to our life in Sicily. Kegan handled things in Russel’s absence up until the second week, allowing us undivided time to enjoy our honeymoon. But by the third week, Russel had to start working from here, still, certain things just can’t be done through a laptop. I’d emailed a few photographers and agencies, even talked to Mario about doing a shoot. Russel insisted I shouldn't have to work, but while the honeymoon glow of a newlywed lasted, I wasn't sure I’d be able to just sit around all day doing nothing. At least now that I was fully a Mancini and ten weeks pregnant, with any luck, my husband's jealousy and over possessiveness might thin down just a bit. Renzo suggested I try to get into school, but honestly, what did I need a degree for? Fuck it, I’d never really had the brains and patience for education. Russel e
Chapter 164 ALLESIA ~~~0~~~ I sat outside by the water, sipping lemonade from a glass. The warm sun cast a golden glow on everything, including my husband. He was swimming, his strong, graceful strokes making him look like he belonged in the ocean. “Enjoying the show?” Russel called out, a wide grin adding to his angelic face. “I was just wondering if you’re not a fish!” I called back. He smirked, “Let’s just say I’m good at everything I do.” I shook my head playfully as the tide swept him away once more. The cool beach air was a welcome relief from the heat. I adjusted my sunglasses and pushed the wide-brimmed hat back a bit so I could get a clearer view. I felt relaxed and at peace, soaking in the beautiful sight of my husband. Since that first night, he had been incredibly considerate, never pushing for more than I was ready to give. We’d spent the past three days of our honeymoon on this island doing all sorts of fun things— playing games, talking, holding hands
Chapter 163ALLESIA~~~0~~~We traveled straight from the ceremony in our wedding clothes in my husband’s private jet. Now, almost afternoon, a day after the wedding, we finally landed at our honeymoon destination, which magically had a built-in tarmac. It was a luxurious beach house nestled on the pristine shores of Bora Bora, French Polynesia. The journey had been long and exhausting, with only Luca and five other men accompanying us for security. Russel chose the place because he wanted to feel a sense of peace and serenity, he had been here himself once two years ago, which was when he secured the property.“An island paradise,” I was still inside the jet when I stared out at the beauty around me. “It looks almost magical!” I turned to Russel, “And it’s too perfect.”Russel led me down from the small stairs of the jet, a satisfied smile on his face. “Unlike other girls, you’ve never talked about wanting to visit a place where the sky meets the sea, so I thought, why not?”I chuc
Chapter 162 RUSSEL ~~~O~~~ I stood at the altar, my heart pounding as I watched Allesia make her way towards me. She was a vision in white, her gown simple yet elegant, flowing gracefully behind her with each step she took. Her pretty face was veiled, but she held a bouquet of flowers which she pressed close to her stomach like it was a shield against eyes following her every step. Her brother walked by her left, while Nikolai walked by the right, holding her right hand protectively. She had insisted that Nikolai be there to walk her down the aisle. I didn't try to stop him. The way she leaned towards him as they walked showed just how safe she felt around him. I felt guilty now that I understood their relationship better, he saw something in Allesia, a sister like Selina and I couldn’t take that away from him too. Even though their relationship didn't work out in a romantic way, he still loved her and she loved him right back– like a sibling, and that was simply beau
Chapter 161 ALLESIA ~~~°°~~~ Jesus, please! The very imagination of those men, taking turns on me made me want to carve my eyes out with my fingernails. And I will, I would rather die than live with this. “You can’t do this!” I declared. “Oh, I can, and I will.“ She gestured towards the men and they started advancing towards me, some rubbing their palms together with disgusting smirks and others simply licking their lips, a silent promise of the hell awaiting me. “I'm going to die,” I muttered silently, “Russel, please, save me. Please!” Again, I tried to pull away, but my back was pressed against the wall, so hard that I could feel the pain from the hard concrete as it grated against my skin. “Please, Elletra!” I sobbed helplessly, “Don’t do this!” She didn't answer, merely kept grinning. “I'm going to die if you let them do this to me, please!” The only emotion on her face was satisfaction. “No one’s coming to save you now, darling. Not even your crazy boyfriend.” "How ca
Chapter 160 ALLESIA ~~~ °° ~~~ I felt so weak and sluggish, like something had been ripped right out of me, a part of me I could never replace. The weight of the previous night hung heavy on my shoulders like a looming cloud as I moved about the room, fitting my stuff into a single suitcase. When Manuel came to assist me with the box, I felt an overwhelming sense of finality as he wheeled it out of the house. Each step I took felt heavier than the last, as if my emotions were physically anchoring me to the ground. This particular house had never felt like home, and yet leaving it bring so much pain. “Are you alright?” Manuel’s voice broke me out of my thoughts, I had paused for the third time in the short trip to the car without even realizing it. I breathed a sigh and nodded slowly. “Nikolai didn’t come?” “Yeah, he said to tell you he doesn’t know if he would be able to see you off without coming with you.” I chuckled in response, but it was a hollow sound, devoid of any re