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Chapter 92 RUSSEL ~~~•~~~ Stacy's possessive grip on my hand tightened as she led me through the dimly lit corridors of the Salvatore mansion, her voice a constant buzz in my ear. I tried not to appear as uninterested as I actually felt while she kept prattling on about things that didn’t go beyond my right ear. My mind was consumed by the overwhelming sense of unease that had settled over me like a suffocating shroud from the first day I stepped feet into this place, which had become like a prison. “You know, Father has always known that you and I were made for each other,” Stacy was saying. I gave her a sidelong glance and lifted a brow, “Oh? Is that so?” “Of course!” She rattled on with a proud smirk, “He told me you were a busy man and that it would take more than just a few winks at all those parties he took me to just so I could get a chance to see you to seduce you.” I swallowed, “Seduce me?” I asked with a surprised frown, “You’ve been— trying to?“ “Oh yes,” She s
Chapter 93RUSSEL ~~~°~~~I entered my room, still reeling from the unsettling encounter with Stacy. As I closed the door behind me, I was taken aback when I found Kegan comfortably lounging in the armchair, a cigar in hand and a smirk playing on his lips. The grin on his face faltered when he saw the scowl on my own face, but then he scoffed, “For someone who is rumored to be the devil you sure look like you've seen a ghost," He remarked, amusement dancing in his tone. "Or perhaps another lesser demon?”I brushed him aside and went straight for the small wine cellar in the room. I came back with a bottle of scotch which I chugged down straight from the bottle. Kegan watched me with curious eyes as I let the liquor burn against my throat, the familiar taste a bit soothing on my raging nerves. When I had nearly chugged down the entire thing, I set the bottle aside and sank into the nearest armchair. But even that wasn't enough, so I lit a cigarette and stood by the window, from where
Chapter 94ALLESIA ~~~°~~~The day had been a long, strenuous one. I stepped into the changing room, my new uniform clinging to my body like a second skin. As I made my way towards the locker where I usually keep my personal items before work, I greeted the two ladies who were coming in to take over my shift with a tentative smile while adjusting the name tag on my perfectly ironed white shirt."Hey… Allesia,” A cheerful voice startled me from behind. I turned to see a handsome young man with friendly brown eyes and a welcoming smile staring at the tag on my shirt, "You must be the new girl,” he said, extending his hand for a handshake, “I'm the old guy.”I nodded awkwardly before slowly taking his hand in mine. His palms felt very soft, I noticed, and he looked too cute to be waiting drinks at a coffee shop, I thought too. It took him tilting his head, which was thick with dark afro curls around the edges with the center dyed gold like burnt noodles, for me to notice his extended h
Chapter 95ALLESIA~~~°~~~One of the best things about moving to New York, as I was getting to know, was Mrs Willowby’s obsession with making sure I don't end up alone as an old, frustrated cat lady. It was actually something to look forward to, considering I was beginning to warm up to her. She was always there when I left for work and I looked forward to the short chitty chats with her when I returned. Today, I was preparing for Nolan's party, so I had just come home from picking clothes when I ran into her. She stood back and let her eyes scan my body with surprise etched between her brows. “I've known you for two weeks and this is the most sophisticated I've seen you!” she squeaked with delight, “Looks like you finally took my advice.”I shook my head mechanically, “Nope, I didn't. I'm merely preparing for a party.” “And you're certainly dressed for the part!," She teased, eyeing the cargo pants I had carefully selected, which was tucked into a rather fitting corset top, “Got
Chapter 96RUSSEL ~~~°~~~I was hunched behind the small desk in my room, the soft glow of my laptop screen casting shadows across the room as I worked stared into the screen. My fingers flew across the keyboard in uncontrollable impatience as my eyes scanned the monitor desperately.But despite my best efforts these last few days, it seemed like Allesia had simply vanished from the surface of this earth, leaving no fucking trace for me to follow. It's been a whole week and Luca has been working tirelessly, sending half my men out to trace her, yet she was nowhere to be found, and it was driving me insane.I had been keeping an eye on her family’s house through the CCTV cameras, hoping to catch a glimpse of her returning home, but so far, there had been no sign of her. What baffled me even more was the fact that her mother and Renzo did not appear worried at all. Did she get into a fight with them for them to be that relaxed when she was missing?The thought of her out there, alone a
Chapter 97 ALLESIA ~~~°~~~ I woke up in a daze, my head pounding and my limbs heavy. My gaze blurred once again, but I blinked severally, desperately trying to stay awake but it felt like my eyelids were being clipped shut with pegs. Ignoring the heavy throb at the back of my head, slowly probed myself into a sitting position with a pillow. I sat for a while before my senses slowly returned to me, I realized I was lying in a room that was both beautiful and intimidating. The walls of the dimly lit room were painted in shades of pure white and gold, with intricate designs adorning them. The elegant yet masculine furniture was a glaring confirmation that my captor was male. The thick black and gold curtains were drawn tightly shut, obstructing any intrusion of sunlight from the tall windows as they battled for dominance, but only a warm glow from the reflection of the sunlight on the curtain penetrated the room, casting a warm glow over everything in the room. My heart r
Chapter 98 RUSSEL ~~~°~~~ I sat across from Ignacio and Stacy at the dining table, picking steadily at my food while absentmindedly listening on Stacy's tantrums with her father. Her voice had become more like a persistent bug in my ear, or a bad music from a broken radio on a rainy day that wouldn't just stop playing. Her father listened as she filled him in on all the shoppings she had done, how perfect her day had gone except the part where I humiliated her in front of her friends. I braced myself for Ignacio’s queries when I felt his cold gaze on me, but I didn't spare him a glance, barely continued picking on my food. “Do you have anything to say, boy?” Ignacio asked, his voice holding a hint of menace. I looked up with a quizzical frown, “Not that I remember,” I answered easily, while still keeping my voice low and controlled. Ignacio glanced between me and Stacy, who was pouting like a kid who had been denied a sweet treat. I mentally rolled my eyes while still
Chapter 99 ALLESIA ~~~^~~~ Two days had passed since Nikolai delivered the chilling news about Russel's fiancée and her family's intentions. Yet, I found myself still paralyzed by indecision, unable to muster the courage to reach out to Russel like Nikolai suggested. I couldn't even return home for fear of being suffocated in my sleep or something even more gore. As I opened the file Nikolai had handed me, the first file contained an address, with the name indicating that it was one of Russel's estates in York. Then there was also his private number, which was different from the one I had previously and there specific instructions for me to never call more than twice at a time. Like I was even planning to call, I thought with a scoff. Flipping through the pages cautiously, I paused to stare at the picture of a beautiful young woman, most likely in her late twenties. Inside the file were other documents and detailed information about The Salvatore's, whose nuclear fam
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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