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
⚠️BEFORE YOU READ⚠️This book contains extreme 18+ contents in most chapters, it is a dark romance book for a reason. ~~~0~~~Chapter 1RUSSEL"Russel Mancini," Carlo Iverson drawled my name, "I was beginning to think you were too afraid to meet." I leaned back in my seat, squaring my shoulders to match the man's icy stare, "I'm not afraid of anything or anyone, Carlo." I told him frankly, "I was just biding my time." "Biding your time? Whatever for, Capo?" I gave him a light smile for his use of my title, "I hear you've expanded your interests. You started your own Outfit, congratulations. But the last time I checked, none of your plans were brought to my notice."Carlo had made himself comfortable, so he poured himself a drink from the bottle on the table, "It's a big city, Capo. Surely you must understand that there's enough room for all of us to grow and–""And I see that your interests are exceeding your boundaries, Carlo." I cut in, "I've sent a warning before, but I think yo
Chapter 2 ALLESIA What kind of man offers a girl such an outrageous amount of money just to get under her pants on their first meeting, a professional meeting at that? Of course, it had to be a crooked billionaire like Russel Mancini. And so it was hate at first sight between us, I had sworn never to see his impassively stupid face again and I hope to God that our paths never cross again. I mean, on my part, he'll never see me outside the four walls of this place so where else will he get the chance?He can go to hell and shove his dirty money up his ass! I returned to the bar where I work later that evening, still sulking. I scoffed as his name found it's way back to my mind. Russel Mancini was the kind of danger I was running from. Aside his money, his personality had a dark unsettling aura that made me so uneasy around him.No one had ever made me that uneasy."How was it?" Elletra, my best friend who had pushed me into this mess in the first place inquired with a grin when she
Chapter 3ALLESIA A couple of minutes later, I was still standing there, wondering what Russel Mancini meant by what he said. But I shrugged it off, I was not going to take his offer anyway, so whatever he meant had nothing to do with me. The sweet feel of the minted currency in my hand and the way his cologne lingered in the hallway was a sweet reminder that he had just tipped me $10,000 dollars. That was more than anything I can make in a month and he just randomly gave it out as a 'tip'. Well, my dream did come true. With this much money, I could buy my mom's sustenance drugs and might even pay off a little of Renzo's school debt if I add it to what he would make today. I wanted to go home, but something in me wanted to stay to the end and see what happens. This was a mafia party and a lot of things were certainly bound to go wrong, like what if they start killing people? I couldn't imagine losing my only brother. Aside from my mom, he's the only family I have left. I glanced a
Chapter 4A fugitive at twenty two. That was the only thought that rang through my mind as I sat in the small room where the policeman had kept me. Renzo was not here because they took him to a separate room since he was still passed out cold. I spent the remaining hours of last night here, waiting for them to come in and tell me my fate, but nobody came. The clock on the wall indicated that it was a little past seven in the morning and I was still hopelessly sitting here, handcuffed. "Miss Guerrero." I suddenly heard, I turned to find a policeman standing by the door, "Come with me, please." I followed him out of the door while reciting some prayers in my head. My poor mum would be worried sick if we didn't get home before nine. As I walked, I started regretting my actions. Why did I help those ruthless mafia in the first place? This could mean serious trouble for my family. Was Renzo even okay? Who would come and bail us if it comes to that?"Sit down." The strict looking offic
Chapter 5RUSSEL "All done." Luca announced as he entered my study. I took a puff from the cigar in my mouth and scrunched my eyebrows, "Are you sure she got the package?" "I left it in her room, Boss." For some reason, that information made me so happy, "And the cameras?"Luca came forward and placed a laptop on the desk in front of me, I leaned in to look and sudden enthusiasm filled me. Allesia was sitting there, staring at the box of gift with surprise, the look only made her more pretty and I smiled to myself. "I've set up a better view in your bedroom, from there you can watch her conveniently from the comfort of your bed." "Great job, Luca. Now I only need her blood sample for a test." "What test?" It was the first time Kegan said something since he came into the study. I gave him a hard glare before replying, "To know if she's clean of course." Then I turned to Luca, "Find a way to get it and bring it here." "Yes, Boss." He turned to leave but Kegan's voice halted hi
⚠️TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️Chapter 6RUSSEL "Send in my Number One." I told Kegan as soon as we entered the house."Right away." I tried to wipe the blood from my shirt but it was no use, there was too much splatter and now my shirt was ruined. I would have taken a shower or probably changed into something else if I was going to make love to my wife– or fiancèè.But such luxury had no place being in the life of a ruined man like me, I was going to fuck a whore who I was paying good money for. It was a business transaction and that was as far as it could go between me and any woman. "It's done." Kegan announced and I nodded. I made my way up towards my study, taking three steps at a time. As soon as I was inside my study, I let out a long sigh before discarding my bloodied shirt, then I dumped the jacket on the floor too, leaving me in just my trouser. I walked over to my task board and picked a marker. After staring at the names there for a second, I moved closer and added two more nam
Chapter 7 ALLESIA "Have you made up your mind yet, angel?" I eyed him warily, "Nothing has changed, I'm not going to sleep with you." A small smirk played on his lips, "Quite blunt today, huh." Then he stepped closer and whispered in a low husky voice, "Then perhaps I should show you what you'd be missing by rejecting my offer."My eyes narrowed as I tried to step away from him, but he held me close to him, giving me that possessive smirk that left me wondering if I had only just met this man. "Let me go, you despicable bastard!" I was disappointed to realize that my voice came out in a very weak whisper. He smirked, "Why? You can't handle a little heat?"I found myself at a total loss for words as his eyes locked with mine, daring me to move away. His hands went around my waist and he slowly started pushing me closer to him, but even as I sensed the danger, I didn't move away, couldn’t. It was almost like I was too afraid to have him see me as a coward, or to give the impress