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Chapter 113 ALLESIA ~~~~~ I stirred awake, feeling the warmth of the morning sun streaming through the window. As my eyes fluttered open, I found Russel watching me with a dreamy smile, his gaze tender and filled with an emotion I had never seen before. “Good morning,” he whispered, his voice husky from sleep. I grinned, feeling a rush of happiness wash over me. Leaning in, I kissed him softly. “Good morning big boy,” Somewhere between last night and this morning, he had carried me back into my room. We had been so engulfed in eating each other that we hadn’t even noticed the change of surroundings. We went at it from evening up till I slept off sometime before dawn. As I stared at him, the memory of the previous night made me blush, my body still tingling from the intensity of all that. Russel cocked his head to the side and watched me with those dark, lazy eyes as I tried to stretch and sit up. I felt utterly exhausted, my muscles pleasantly sore from both the str
Chapter 114 ALLESIA ~~~°~~~ I stood there for three minutes with my heart pounding loudly against my ribcage. The house was eerily quiet, so much that I could hear Russel's footsteps even though he was tiptoeing. That, coupled with my racing heartbeat, made me run out of the room as soon as I heard the clicking sound of Russel’s gun as he cocked it. Whoever it was, I wasn't scared for Russel or myself because I knew Russel would have no trouble getting rid of the threat, I was only scared of how he would do it. I had no doubt Russel will not hesitate to shoot, but if he shot, his aim would not be to warn or scare the intruder off; I knew he would be sending them straight back to sky daddy. “What the fuck—!” “Stop!” I yelled, stepping in between them with my eyes tightly shut and my hands pressed tightly against my ears, “Please don't shoot him, Russel, please.” I heard Russel scoff in disbelief, then I heard him drop his hands to his side. But quite contrary to the chaos I
Chapter 115 RUSSEL ~~~°~~~ After dropping Allesia off, Nikolai and I headed back to Spines Square. The drive was silent, even though Nikolai’s eyes flickered to me occasionally, but he didn’t press for conversation and I appreciated that because my mind was already in a world of its own and I needed the silence to process it all. Going back to Spines Square after a night in Allesia's small apartment actually felt like suddenly being pulled from paradise while in the middle of an exciting dance with the prettiest angel and thrown straight into hell. I let my head rest on the headboard and closed my eyes, allowing myself to dwell on the night before. Sweet memories flooded into my head, eliciting an involuntary smile from me, I stayed like that for the rest of the ride. Even thoughh my eyes were closed, I could still see her pretty face, smiling and teasing me. “…and I love him,” she had said. “Wake up, princess,” Nikolai hissed, tapping me rudely, “Or you might open you
Chapter 116 RUSSEL ~~~°~~~ Control. It was something I had carefully crafted my world around, I always had to be in control– of every situation, of everyone. I tapped the sole of my sharply Polished Mac Lui, which Allesia had gifted me two days ago, slowly on the shiny floor. This place was a wonder, and so was the scenery, Kegan was having a great time taking it all in. But there I stood, tapping away as I stared at the vast beach, but all I could see was how perfect she would look running around that beach. Her beautiful hair flowing dangerously behind her as she ran, the beautiful smile on her face as she tried to wipe off the grains of sand glued to her bare butt cheeks while I sat here on the sand, watching. “This is so fucking awesome,” Kegan commented as he came up beside me, “When you said we needed to stay, I didn't imagine we would uncover so much in the short period of two weeks.” I smirked without tearing my gaze from the scenery, “I bet there's more I could get fr
Chapter 117 ALLESIA ~~~°~~~ Today, I finished from work early and decided to surprise Russel by showing up at his place for the date he had fixed. Nikolai called earlier, asking if he should pick me up, but I let him in on the secret that I would be heading to Spines Square as soon as I finished. “I'll probably meet you there, just got a call from Russel that something urgent needs my attention,” Nikolai informed me. “See you, then.” “See you, mama,” As I drove, I couldn't help the contented smile that spread across my face, merely thinking about how blissful the last two weeks of officially dating Russel Mancini had been could effortlessly elicit that reaction. Like a blessing, I was happier and work was booming. Just two days ago, I got endorsed as the face of Mac Lui, a renowned unisex fashion brand. It was the first deal I was getting without Nolan's help, but with Russel's connection, so I decided to get him a nice pair of his favorite shoes as an appreciation gift.
Chapter 118 ALLESIA ~~~~~ Russel's voice echoed behind me as I fled down the stairs, "Allesia, wait!" But I didn’t stop. I couldn’t. I burst through the front door and into the warm evening air, my vision blurred by tears. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions—betrayal, anger, confusion. How could the man I loved, and my closest friend, hide such a monumental truth from me? Maybe it was intentional, maybe this whole thing was a game, even to Russel. Like Nikolai, he probably even lied about loving me just to be close because he knew I was into him. He had manipulated me from the very first day we met up to this point, what else couldn’t he do? Maybe that explained why after all the love he preached these last weeks, he still couldn’t get rid of his dead ex’s portraits. Maybe I was just part of a bigger game. What was I even expecting? Believing he would bend his rules for me? I reached my car and fumbled with the keys, my hands trembling. The door finally unlocked, a
Chapter 119 RUSSEL ~~~~~ As Allesia’s figure vanished through the front door, I instinctively took a step to follow her after numerous attempts at calling her back failed, but Kegan’s hand gripped my arm, and he gave me a warning look to which I raised a questioning brow.” “Let her go. She needs time to process.” Before I could reply, Nikolai surged forward, ignoring Kegan as his face twisted in panic, “What do you mean let her go?” he growled, trying to push past Kegan, “She’s going to the fucking cops!” A red haze clouded my vision, flashing bright red before my eyes. Before I knew it, I had Nikolai by the collar, my fist crashing into his right jaw with a force that had him crashing into the desk. “FBI?” I roared, each punch punctuating my words, “That’s what you’re fucking worried about?” Blood from his broken nose soiled my shirt, but I didn’t mind, “ I gave you time! Time to own up to your bullshit! But you refused to tell her, you fucking coward!” Each blow lan
Chapter 120 ALLESIA ~~~°~~~ _A MONTH LATER_ I zipped up the last luggage and rolled it to the side, then I straightened, but it wasn't enough so I sank into a nearby seat. I didn't know what I was doing, but I had long decided I was not going to think about it for too long. Thinking had never gotten me anyway. The news of Agent Vivian Thompson's disappearance was still evergreen in my mind, burning me up with guilt that threatened to consume me whole. The fact that she went missing exactly one night after meeting me for the first time, the same night I told her about Russel spoke volumes. Nolan and I were brought in for questioning because we were one of the last people she actually had a physical meeting with before her disappearance. When the cops asked what we talked about, Nolan’s answer and the way he cut me right off surprised me. “Agent Vivian was around the vicinity, coincidentally, Allesia and I were there to check out the place for a shoot we were planning. Vivi
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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