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Luca's pov The thought wouldn’t leave me alone as I sat in my study. Rico had always been straightforward when he needed to speak to me, either calling or showing up unannounced. Why had he sent the staff to me with his message this time? It was out of character, and the longer I thought about it, the more it gnawed at me.I picked up my phone and called him. The line rang, then went dead. Frowning, I tried again. Still no answer. My unease deepened, twisting into something more urgent. Rico wasn’t careless—not with his phone, not with anything.The clock read 11:47 p.m., but sleep wasn’t an option. I grabbed my jacket, slid into my shoes, and headed for the car. I needed to see Rico, to make sure he was okay.The streets were quiet, shadows stretching long under the dim streetlights as I drove to his apartment. The city, usually alive with noise, felt eerily subdued, as though it sensed my unease. When I arrived at Rico’s place, the sight of the dark windows sent a chill down my spi
Last Updated : 2025-02-08A love forged in Darkness and Desire Dead End
Luca's pov The bar was alive with chaos—a symphony of drunken laughter, the rhythmic pounding of bass-heavy music, and the clink of glasses being slammed on tabletops. I slipped through the crowd with purpose, my eyes scanning the dimly lit room for the man who had made the mistake of threatening me. Gerald Arnold. A name that now tasted bitter on my tongue. He was a man in his late fifties but carried himself with the energy of someone far younger. His tailored suit did little to hide the predatory glint in his eyes as he casually sipped from a glass of whiskey at the far end of the room. I made my way toward him, weaving through clusters of rowdy patrons. But as I approached, he slid through the crowd like a phantom. I followed, my instincts sharp, my every step calculated. He wasn’t guarded—no men hovering near him, no shadows watching my movements. It seemed almost too easy. He slipped out a side door, and I followed, emerging into a narrow alley dimly lit by a flickering
Last Updated : 2025-02-08A love forged in Darkness and Desire Turned Tables
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Alessia's Pov The sleek black car pulled up to the gates of the Claudia Mansion, an imposing structure shrouded in both grandeur and mystery. The massive iron gates opened slowly, revealing a long driveway lined with perfectly manicured hedges and stone fountains glistening under the evening lights. My heart pounded as we approached the mansion. Something about this place always left me uneasy, as though it held secrets that I wasn’t meant to uncover. The driver parked, and I stepped out, the crisp evening air biting against my skin. The mansion loomed before me, its gothic architecture both awe-inspiring and intimidating. I straightened my coat, took a deep breath, and walked up the grand staircase leading to the entrance. The heavy wooden doors swung open before I could knock, revealing Madam Claudia’s butler, a tall, stoic man with eyes as sharp as his posture. "Miss Alessia," he said, bowing slightly. "Madam is waiting for you in the drawing room. This way, please." I nodded,
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Last Updated : 2025-02-09A love forged in Darkness and Desire Unexpected Guest
Alessia's Pov She tilted her head slightly, a glint of amusement in her tone as she said, "Oh, don’t look so surprised. Of course, I heard your conversation in the bathroom. In this house, every call, every word, is as clear to me as the stars in the night sky."A chill ran down my spine, but I forced myself to stay composed. "I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised," I said, masking my unease with a polite smile. "The Claudia family is known for its... thoroughness."Her lips curled into a faint smirk, as if she were pleased by my response. "Thoroughness is essential when dealing with power, Alessia. I trust you’re beginning to understand that."The meal continued in tense silence for a while. I could feel her studying me, dissecting my every move, every expression. It was unnerving, like being under a microscope, but I refused to let her see me falter.Just as I began to think the evening couldn’t get any more unsettling, the doors to the dining room opened, and a man stepped in. The at
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Alessia's Pov The ceremony was nearing its final moments, each word of the priest’s blessing washing over me like a distant hum. My hands felt clammy in Andrea’s grip, my heart hammering so loudly I was sure the guests could hear it.I wasn’t even listening anymore.I was drowning in a sea of thoughts—of Luca, of last night, of the strange way Sophia had whispered that she needed to step out for fresh air just moments ago.Something was wrong.The air around me felt too still, as if the world itself was holding its breath, waiting for something to break.And then it did.A loud crash from the back of the hall shattered the silence.Heads turned. Murmurs erupted.And then, a voice—sharp and laced with rage—cut through the air like a blade."You!"I barely had time to process what was happening before a woman stormed into the venue, her heels clicking furiously against the marble floor. Her dark hair was slightly disheveled, her expensive gown wrinkled as if she had been runn
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Alessia's Pov The first thing I felt was a dull, pounding headache.I groaned, turning over in the bed, my body still heavy with sleep. My mouth was dry, and my limbs felt weak, but something felt… off.I blinked a few times, my vision adjusting to the dim light filtering through the curtains. My mind was slow to catch up, memories scattered like puzzle pieces waiting to be put back together.And then it hit me.Luca.The bar. The drunken rambling. Vomiting on him. Him carrying me back to my room. The warmth of his arms. The way he had helped me wash up, dressed me, tucked me in. And then—I sat up abruptly, my heart hammering.Dis we really have sex?I touched my body instinctively, heat rushing to my face. It had felt real—too real. But now, with the morning light casting shadows over the room, doubt crept in.Had it been the alcohol playing tricks on me?I looked around the room, expecting to see him somewhere, maybe sitting in the chair across from the bed or leaning ag
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Alessia's Pov It feels so good, I instinctively squeeze my eyes shut to focus as much as I can on it. he continues on for another minute, slowly licking and sucking. Suddenly, I feel his mouth open wide, sucking as much of my breast into his mouth as he can. My hips start to buck, pushing up against his, and I feel his hand move down between my legs.Oh my god, it hadn’t occurred to me he’d do this. I’d only imagined simple things, kissing and touching, in the very brief fantasy that had entered my brain as I walked away from the bar. Logically, of course, this shouldn’t be a surprise, but somehow it is, and now the idea that his hand is going to be on my pussy is overwhelming. Hands, and what else? Tongue? Mouth? His dick? The very notion has my lower body aching, and I can feel myself squirming, moving, pushing my hips up to meet his hand.he lifts his head from my breast then, his lips wet and pink, and he watches my face as his hand presses between my legs.“You like it, don’t
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Alessia's Pov “You smell like whiskey and vomit,” he interrupted. “And if you think I’m letting you pass out like that, you’re dumber than I thought. I scowled at him. “You’re a jerk.” “And you’re a mess,” he shot back.Before I could protest further, he helped me out of my soiled clothes, guiding me into the warm water.I let out a small sigh as the heat washed over me, his hands moved in ways that sent chills down my spine, he washed beneath my breast, and then over them. His hands moved to back as he washed all the way down to my lower chicks, I could feel his hands linger. He looked at me as if amused by my body.Then he stopped, I looked at him "what—what happened?"If I continue I may not be able hold back" he said as he walked away. A part of me wanted him to stay, wanted his touch. But I held back and watched him leave.Luca stayed just outside the shower, arms crossed, making sure I didn’t collapse.After what felt like an eternity, I stepped out, and to my shock—Luca was hold
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Alessia's Pov The bartender gave me a look—one of those patient, knowing looks that bartenders are probably trained to give. He didn’t say anything, just poured me another drink.I exhaled sharply. “But this isn’t about Luca. No, no, no, it’s about this island and how nothing makes sense. Do you know how many people have died since I got here?” I squinted, trying to count, but the numbers blurred in my head. “It’s a lot. And it’s all connected. Madam Claudia, the missing boats, the whispers in the dark—” I paused, leaning in dramatically. “And now people are leaving threats under doors. Under doors! Can you believe that?”The bartender’s lips twitched like he was trying not to smile. “Not funny,” I grumbled. He nodded, as if agreeing, though I doubted he was even fully listening. I sighed, rubbing my temple. “Andrea’s hiding something, too. “That made me pause.Andrea.I shook my head, downing the rest of my drink. “He acts like he’s protecting me, and maybe he is, but he knows s
