She winced when she saw Robbie and Kattie together. Rubina, his mother, told her they were married. She was expecting punches from Ethan like last time. To her surprise, Ethan didn't behave like last time, they were under one roof. She got entangled when he caught Robbie checking her out. Perhaps, he still thought of himself as her kidnapper, who could treat her the way he wanted. Actually, there were two kidnappers, one who took her away from her normal life and the second who ruined it because his brother and fiance deceived him. This test was inhumane. She was thinking Ethan wouldn't allow this to happen but he didn't try to deny them once or deter. Although Rubina had apologized to her many times, it couldn't take the pain away and the hit on her self-respect. It was invaded. She was between savage people. She didn't know what was going on between the two brothers or she didn't want to know. She wanted her normal life back. She wasn't believing t
Her tears were dried. She was sitting on the floor near the balcony and watching out in the garden of his house. She could see who was coming and leaving the house. Her mother's bracelet was gleaming in her right hand. She removed her ruby earring and put on Gretta's gift. She was missing both. They went on picnics every weekend like a small happy family. Now she was trapped here. It was almost evening. She didn't want to face anyone and do anything. Indeed, she didn't want to eat anything. She was observing his security. There' one mistake could be her freedom. Another night was coming. She was fearing what he would do with her tonight. She brought her knees close to her chest and hugged herself tightly. She decided if he dared to touch her, she'd kill him. She was also aware he was so much stronger than her. Plan was almost beyond the bounds of possibility, still she was determined to try it. Most hated part of it, she liked him except the glares,
They were back on the road in his black Royce. It was early morning. Instead of any stylish dress, she was in pyjamas and black blouse and jacket. She was still in her sleep. No one could be a sleep lover like her. She rested her head on the glass window as her eyes were shut. She was feeling goosebumps on her body with the early chill of the morning. She saw him through the crack of her eyes. He was looking active. He was in a dark blue suit which was looking almost black in the dark. Street lights were making his face visible. Her eyes were getting heavy again. She closed them. Her brother's face appeared in her mind, her eyes filled with tears. She opened her eyes again and glanced at her wrist. Her bracelet was around it. When street lights laid on it. Tiny moons, suns and stars glinted. ' I've hurt him. I was the reason for his tears. Am I worse than him? But, How could he sell me? ' She blinked the tears and pushed the thought away. Her eyes traveled o
When he saw her walking in the washroom. He trod toward the closet and plucked a dark turmeric color puffy half sleeves gown and matching high heels. Putting it aside, he selected a yellow sapphire necklace and earrings for her. He paced back in the room and put her things on the glass table. He locked the door. Ten Minutes had passed. He hadn't heard the sound of shower. He tightened his jaw. He strode inside the washroom. His mouth opened in surprise. He was gawking at her, tugging a smile on his lips. She was sleeping in the washroom. Corners of his lip lifted up in a huge smile. He had not seen someone like her who loved sleeping this much and wouldn't mind sleeping in a washroom. Stopped in front of her, he hunched forward and reached out his hand to touch her. His guests would be coming to the dining table at any time. He clenched his hand and stepped back. He turned on the shower. She squealed and jumped. He smiled watching her but immediately h
Amiya's POV After dinner, I came back to the room. ' Michael and Lana are a sweet and frolicsome couple. At first glance, anyone can tell this. There is love between them. Ethan has broken my dreams into a thousand small pieces. I kept myself for my special one, not for any Mafia boss.' I changed into my pyjamas and grey top. I thought about taking a nap before he ruined another night of my life. He broke his promise. I reckoned he told me until it's not necessary. I was struggling hard not to think about our night. ' He's handsome but we're not made for each other. He married me 'because of property. I don't even know the proper reason for him marrying me. I have a strong feeling there can be more. I was no one to point out at Kattie. It is her life but I reckon she should talk to Ethan. It always sorts out things. If she would have thought wisely. I should not have tolerated all this. My brother is the real culprit here. Erron
He raised his brows staring down at her. He walked to the closet and put her down on her feet. He plucked a dark blue lacy gown and shoved in her hand, " Change in first then go to bed. " He said. He stepped toward his clothes. She knew he'd not leave her alone. She heaved and immediately changed in while he was shuffling his clothes. She hurried toward the door, " Amiya. " He said impassively. ' He is the dominant partner in this marriage. ' She stopped dead afraid of him. Scare was clawing her. He did not speak a word to her after returning from the club. She blinked, raising her gaze up at him. He beckoned at the counter where two small bags were lying. She slowly sauntered toward it as he had put a bomb in it. She picked it up and peeped in it. Then she peered at him unbelievably. He was unbuttoning his shirt. She gulped hard. Memories were making her body tightened and angry at the same time. Her condition was confusingly unclear. She
She pushed her food away and sauntered away from him to reach the room. He instantly held her wrist, and halted her, " Finish your food. " He unemotionally told her. She swirled and glanced at Lana. She was slowly chewing her toast and sipping her coffee. She could see bruise of Michail's fingers on her cheeks. She knew Lana was watching her from the corner of her eyes, " Sorry, I can't see her like this and eat comfortably like nothing happened. " She twitted. " Get back in your seat. " Ethan said through his gritted teeth. Lana raised her head, looking at her and shook it slightly. She pursed her lips. She got in her seat next to her husband. She glanced at her bruised face. She was battling to control her anger. She was digging her nails in her palm, she was feeling the piercing of thrm. It could not pacify the aggression of anger, " That's how you prove your strength by showing it to a weak person. " She asked Michail. He fisted h
She shut her eyes and rested her head back. Her phone pinged. She cracked open her eyes. Ethan's message popped up on her phone. She hurried to open it. ' I'll be late. Don't bother waiting for me at dinner. ' She slipped away the phone and laptop on the table. She rested her head on the couch's arm. She was growing tired. She rested her eyes shut. Her eyes were looking dead as she was a sleep lover. The crack of the door, footsteps and rustle of the things broke her nap. She looked forward suddenly, blinking through the slush of sleep deprivation. She concentrated on the figure before her eyes. Her eyes locked with his amber eyes. He undone his coat and removed his wrist watch and quickly glanced at her, " Didn't mean to wake you up? Have you had your meal? " He asked her. She hated to tell him lies. Slush of sleep was calling her in. She closed her eyes and threw her head back. She hit it hard but didn't bother to rub it where she co
He saw dread turning into pure terror as her gaze moved around her. It made him leave everything and closed his arms around her. He did not want to spoil his plan. He held himself back. A muscle tickled in his jaw staring at the rope around her wrists. His cold and hard gaze turned fright when she passed out. Ivan curled his arms around her. He could not shake off his feelings. He took long strides toward her. His gaze was dark and dangerous. "Not so easy, son." Stefano came gasping Svetlana's hand. His gun pressed against his wife's head. He glowered at him. His gaze was trained on them. His breathing was calmed but his beast was ready to claw. "Ethan!" Svetlana cried as she wiggled her arm to get free from his hold. Her face was contorted in fear. His mostly attention was averted to his wife. She was very sensitive to pain. His knuckles turned white around his gun as he fought his anger, "Stefano!" He hissed, tilting his face as his blazing
It was computerized. Kattie punched the code and the door opened. She drove the car inside. 'It feels weird that she's my husband's ex and knows everything about him. About his secret places. She must have come here with him.' It was dark but she could tell this place was beautiful. It reminded her of her kidnapping place. She smiled considering the old days. Her sadness disappeared, recalling time. "You're blushing, Mia," Kattie asked as she drove toward the garage. 'I don't think you'll like it. The mention of how I met Ethan and got married to him could hurt her.' She shook her head, "Just thinking about Ethan," She said, blushing. Kattie parked the car. The engine died. She opened the door and stepped out of the car. "Yeah, only he can make you blush in such a nervous condition." Kattie chuckled as she closed the door of the car after getting off, but it didn't reach her eyes. She was looking nervous as hel
She felt a hand shaking her shoulder and a sligh voice in her ear. She shoved away from the hand that was gripping her arm. "Mia," Someone shook her again, more strongly. She opened her mouth. But a soft hand enclosed her mouth. Her eyes dilated in dread. She glanced straight with big eyes and heaved a deep sigh. She held her hand to push it away from her mouth. But Kattie shook her head. She drew herself into a sitting position. A backpack was hung on her shoulders and the same basket was resting on the edge of the old bed, "I wanna.." Kattie closed her hand over her mouth again. A strange feeling permeated the air. She held her hand and pushed it down, "What are you doing, Kattie?" She asked in a whisper. "Come with me. I'll explain everything to you." Kattie promised. She shook her head as she darted her gaze around to see him. It wasn't fully dark, "Where's Ethan?" She asked. "Mia, we don't have time. For
Kattie passed her a pillow. She took it from her and placed it behind her back. She rested against it and felt relief from back pain. "You're missing him." She asked. 'He didn't send me away from him. He should be the one to inform me, not Michail. If Kattie hadn't pulled his mask. We would have never known it. ' "Yes," She squinted at the door. She was expecting him to walk in at any time. "And you're expecting him too!" Kattie said it with more enthusiasm. She glanced at her and shrugged, "Just feeling it," She said. "I've sent a message to Ethan." Kattie smiled as wiggled her brows. She didn't imagine this side for her. But she loved it, her friendship. She winced and felt tingling in her body, "But our phones aren't working." She lowered her voice. She wasn't sure. Would Michail approve it or not? Kattie drew her face closer, "I told you about the satellite phone." She asked. She nodded, "Did you text,
Her heart was pounding and her hands were shaking. She tried the door. She couldn't jump in this condition. It was locked. 'How did he know about my pregnancy? Ethan trusted him. He must have told him everything. He betrayed him. What would he do to us? Kattie shouldn't be here. I'd be responsible for everything. He would ask for a big ransom. I wish! He isn't working for Stefano.' "Are you working for Stefano?" she asked with a distasteful voice. "Are you planning to jump out of the car in this condition?" His gaze turned to her through the rearview mirror, "It's locked." He added. Kattie winced, "No, it's stupidity, Mia." She moved forward and pulled her hand away and shook her head furiously. Her eyes closed as she tried to calm her breathing, "I wasn't even thinking about it." She said. "You should eat something," Kattie breathed and gave a box of cookies. She could see fear in her eyes and her hands were shaking. She too
When they reached the store again. Everything was sabotaged. Two guards were lying on the ground. They were beaten up badly. Kattie was clenching the gun in both hands. There were five goons. Ivan hurried toward her, his knuckles were white with his hold on them. "Ma'am," He said. She stepped back, "Thank you, you came." Her eyes rested on the blood line on the arm, "Kattie! You're bleeding." She raised her feet to reach her but another bulky guard stopped her. "It's nothing. Stay behind." Kattie said. Her eyes were trained on the goons. "I'm giving you one chance. Drop your weapons and take your steps back out of the place." Ivan snarled. His second hand went at his back for another gun. "We are not going anywhere without her," Their leader pointed his gun at her and laughed. She panicked. Dread made her hands tremble. She felt goosebumps in the exposed skin. "I won't warn you again." He said and pulled the trigge
She grabbed the towel and patted it on her face. After making it dry, she wasn't bothered to change into a beautiful gown today. She paced out and closed the washroom behind her. Her feet halted when she saw a dark brown printed gown lying on one side of the mattress. Her heart hopped in happiness. 'He still cares. I was freaking out about it. But he didn't change. He's accepting our baby. It could be hard for him as his world is far away from love and care. Still, he keeps it in his heart for us.' She grabbed it and hugged it to her chest. She whirled on her feet. She reached the hall and looked around for him. There were only Martino and Lucas sitting at the dining table and having their breakfast. "Good morning, why is it only you two?" She asked, again darting her gaze around. "Ethan is with Robbie and Ivan. I haven't seen Kattie. That's what her name is," Lucas said as he curled his hand around the cup of coffee. "Yes, it
He took Kattie's facial expressions. She jumped to her feet at his sight. He glanced at Ivan. Though, he had kept him updated about everything. He wasn't expecting Kattie in his room. He glanced at his wife. It was late, near midnight. She was sleeping. He sighed, "Shouldn't you be in your room?" He asked intensely, still looking at his wife. "I need to talk to you." She folded her arms over her chest. She was looking pretty upset and annoyed. He knew the reason but it was totally unexpected. "Robbie must be waiting for you." He said, with no expression. Ivan was on his feet. He needed to talk to him. But he could when Kattie was around. She shook her head, "It's about Mia." She said, pressing her lips. "Ivan told me. What happened in the kitchen." He told her, hoping she would end the topic. She wasn't essential for him, but he cared for his family. "Very well! I don't want Svetlana near her. You can send her away, anywhere but
She was watching him through the corners of her eyes. He could easily hurt her and buried her body under the ground, in the woods, or in an abandoned place. A shiver worked down her spine and she quickened her pace. He was following her. Her heart was racing too. 'Why?' She couldn't help darting her glance at him. His dark gaze was looking around as if looking for something. Her fear seemed to vanish for an unknown reason, "Do you need anything? The kitchen is downstairs." She softly told him. He snapped his dark eyes at her. She barely saw people with such intense dark eyes, "No, ma'am." He said. She nodded after a pause and began to pace in the room. "I need to shower." She cringed. "I'm waiting here, ma'am.." He said. She stared at the couch behind him, "Why don't you sit on the couch?" She asked. "I'll be fine. You please carry on." He gestured at the door. She walked in and bolted the do