When I started writing this book, it was supposed to be just a few chapters, but you sweet readers made me fall in love! As much as I enjoy writing this book, we are slowly drawing to its end. I’m both sad and pleased to announce that we’ll be rounding up next month. But not to worry, we’ll be taking up either Nikolai or Vincenzo’s story next. (You chose which) So buckle up. PS; this might ht be the last chapter for this month so I made it longer.🥹 Love you. 🥰
Chapter 142ALLESIA~~~0~~~"In a week?" I asked, my voice filled with surprise as we left my Mum's house.Russel turned innocently, “What?”“We are getting married in a week?”He turned around to open the car door for me, holding it until I entered. His eyes held a mischievous glint as they met mine. When I was safely inside, he closed the door and slipped into the driver's seat. Luca was driving with Gausto, who was going to take him straight to the hospital from here, while Russel was taking me home.As he ignited the engine, I blew a kiss to my mum and Elletra, then waved to my brother. After breakfast, we had spent a few more hours around the table, chatting and catching up. Russel even joined in on the conversation a few times, and it brought me a different kind of joy seeing him vibe with my family.“Back to my question,” I said again, earning a playful eye roll from him. “Why didn’t you think it wise to discuss the date of our wedding with me before announcing it like that? A
Chapter 143 RUSSEL ~~~°~~~ As soon as the elevator door opened to my floor and we stepped out, I pinned her against the door fiercely. She looked at me, stunned, but at the same time, she bit her lower lip, indicating that our thoughts were in line. Well, that was the cue I needed. I touched her, carefully at first, trying to see if I could handle any semblance of gentleness. But the way she drew in a sharp breath as my fingertips brushed against her neck made me realize I could never. And so I kissed her without holding back, fierce and hungrily, pinning her against the hard door, her hands above her head and my other hand exploring her delicate body. She was heaven, intoxicating. A drug, addictive. All the hunger I had been holding up since yesterday, the frustration from last night and this morning, I tasted it all on her lips. She tasted so nice, so delicate. I ran my tongue over her lower lip flirtatiously, the way I had seen her do a couple of times, then I nibbled on it s
Chapter 144 ALLESIA ~~~°~~~ The moment he flipped us over, pinning me beneath him, I felt a thrill course through my body. His eyes bore into mine, a mix of raw desire and hunger. From that primal look in his eyes, I knew I had pushed him to the edge. My heart pounded in my chest, anticipation and excitement swirling together, but there was a tiny hint of fear. I mean, I wasn't sure where I got the courage to do what I did or say half the things I said earlier, but this was still Russel's playroom and you never know just how much he could lose that control he spoke of in here. “Russel,” I whispered, trying to keep my voice steady, “I just wanted to—” He cut me off, his lips capturing mine in a fierce, possessive way that made my toes curl. His hands roamed over my body, sending spine-tingling sensations through me. I had tried to take control, to show him that I could be just as commanding, but now, with his weight pressing me into the bed, I realized how much I craved his dom
Chapter 145 ALLESIA ~~~°~~~ Sometime after Russel left, I slipped into a peaceful sleep. When I woke up later that evening, everywhere was quiet and empty. The bed beside me was cold, a clear sign that he had not returned. I gathered my things and slipped on my dress, then I left the playroom and practically limped to Russel's room, knowing he wouldn't have it any other way. I had just gotten out of the shower when a soft knock on the door startled me, a maid peeked in with a gentle smile. “Good evening, Miss Allesia,” she greeted softly. “Mr. Mancini left with his best friend earlier. He said to tell you he didn't want to disturb your sleep.” I nodded, feeling a pang of disappointment and also flushing at the same time. Asking her to tell me when he could easily text was kinda sweet, but then Russel had always been considerate like that. “Thank you, Rose.” The girl nodded shyly. Since I had only a towel around my chest, the bruises and bite marks Russel gave me earlier were
Chapter 146 RUSSEL ~~~°~~~ Kegan and I were just working on the lead from the pawn shop guy about The Broker when my phone rang. The minute I took the call, Gausto's panicked voice echoed through the receiver. “Boss, she left!” he yelled. “Who left?” I demanded, already feeling a pit form in my stomach. “Allesia! She has a gun, and she took the McLaren! We’ve been trying to track her for the last hour, but there’s no luck.” It suddenly felt like I was choking on my own breath. “What the hell do you mean she has a gun and she took the McLaren?” “I think it was something to do with the Salvatore girl. Stacy went into the house, and shortly after, Allesia came out—” “Stacy went into the house?” I interrupted, rage boiling within me. “Yes, Boss, I’m sorry—” “Fuck!” I ended the call abruptly and snatched my keys off the tab, immediately dialing Allesia’s number, while hurrying towards the car. Kegan followed behind, his desperate attempts to get me to explain falling on deaf ear
Chapter 147 RUSSEL ~~~°~~~ I had barely slept a wink last night, so what I couldn’t make up for with sleep, I made up for with drinking and smoking. It was the only way I could think of coping with the incessant heartache without infecting any other person with my pain. Problem is, I might have drank a little too much because right now my head was hurting like hell. I slumped back in my seat and closed my eyes momentarily, my own mind conjuring the worst images each time I closed my eyes; Allesia with Nolan. What the fuck was Stacy even playing at? Allesia would never listen. I should have known there was more to my not liking that Nolan guy than met the eye, and I should have taken that hatred seriously when Kegan informed me he was Stacy’s ex once. His stupid infatuation with Allesia was now being used by Eve herself against me. Gausto had selected five of my best men to accompany us, while Kegan stayed back to handle the fallout and hunt for Stacy from Sicily. My mind rac
Chapter 148 ALLESIA ~~~°~~~ I was still fuming by the time we got to Nikolai's estate. As we walked inside, Nikolai tried to speak to me, but I couldn't deal with any more conversations. “I could get my cook to make you something homely—” "Just let me be for a while," I told him sharply. He nodded slowly. “Fabio, show her to her room.” He instructed. Nolan had been calling me continuously, but the pounding in my head made it impossible to think about talking to him too. As much as I wanted to go to him right away, I was too tired. My body felt heavy with exhaustion, and my mind was a storm of confusion and emotions, too many emotions. The room was big and cozy, the bed soft and comfy; it was impossible to keep sleep away from your mind when you were in such luxury. So I decided to rest for a bit, hoping sleep would bring some clarity. But even as I closed my eyes, I was unable to shake the image of Russel's face from my mind. His deception was like a knife twisting in my gu
Chapter 149 RUSSEL ~~~°~~~ “Food.” The shy girl who had been serving me stepped in, her eyes avoiding mine. She carried a tray with a small meal and a bottle of water, just like every other day. I glared at her, but it was more out of habit than any real anger. She was just a pawn, a means to an end for Stacy and Gausto. Still, the sight of her made my blood boil, a reminder of how far I had fallen. She placed the tray on the floor and quickly backed away, not daring to look at me. I could see the fear in her and it made me sick. Well, at least I haven’t lost my touch— and my aura. “Wait,” I called as she turned to leave, my voice hoarse from disuse. “What’s your name?” She hesitated, glancing at the door as if expecting someone to burst in and reprimand her. “Lina,” she finally whispered. “Lina,” I repeated, testing the name on my tongue. “Do you know what they’re planning to do with me?” She shook her head quickly, her eyes wide with terror. “I—I don’t know. They don’t te
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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