'You're mine alone...,' Leo whispered, his breath fanning my earlobes and giving me goosebumps, but I couldn't ignore the wetness between my legs as he called my name in the most sensual and commanding way, 'Lexi!!' *** Lexi Gabe is forced into going in a contract marriage with Leonardo Morano, the ruthless Don of the Morano crime family in a bid to avoid marrying Luca Morano, Leonardo's cousin and rival. As Lexi surrenders to Leo's protection, their arrangement evolves from duty to desire. But there's something else: a one night stand she's had before the marriage leads to her getting pregnant to a mysterious masked stranger. Who is this stranger? And what about Leo? How would he take this news? Will the stranger show up? Then comes... A secret.. A secret neither Leo nor Lexi could handle.. A Life-threatening Secret.
View MoreLexi's POV.“I…I do not think I heard well father…you said what?” I asked, certain that I had heard wrongly.“You heard your father, Lexi.” The green eyed stranger answered instead. His eyes were laid on me in a sinister way and my skin crawled in irritation.“You will be getting married to me.”“Dad, what is the meaning of this?” I asked, glaring at Dad. I wondered what sort of agreement they had going on but I didn't even care to know. I wasn't getting married to anyone.“Lexi, try to understand. Mr Morano saved your mother. You know well enough that if he hadn't shown up, there would have been no chance of saving her.” Dad said.“But there would have! I have the money for her treatment now. If it is because of that that this man thinks he can get married to me, then we can return his money. I have forty five thousand here, enough to…”“There will be no return of anything.” Dad cut me off, leaving my mouth hanging open. “ He paid a total of a hundred and ten thousand dollars, forty
Lexi's POV.Mrs Kimberly eyed me from top to bottom, her eyebrows furrowed.I decided to speak before she turned me down. “I am a perfect fit for your customer’s description. Look,” I said and twirled on the spot, displaying my feminine frame. Mrs Kimberly now had a skeptical look on her face. I sighed, expecting a not so good response from her.“You do fit his description well,” she remarked and a flicker of hope kindled in me.“But…you're not a stripper. I know you, you work in the waiting department.” She pointed out.“Yes. But I can do this. I have some skills in…stripping too.” I said, pleading with her with my eyes.Mrs Kimberly hummed, rubbing her chin with her eyes still scrutinizing me.“Okay.” She finally said, to my delight. “I don't have a choice anyway.” She added.“Don't worry, I promise not to disappoint you,” I said as excitement boiled within me. I was holding back the urge to give her a tight hug.“It's not me you should be worried about disappointing. I should warn
Lexi's POV.“Get your ass here, Lexi! A customer needs to be served!” I heard Brody's irritating voice through the loud booms of music.I scoffed as I made my way to the counter to collect a tray of exotic alcohol, not forgetting to shoot the disgusting manager a glare.“To the Exclusives. Mind you, these ones like ‘em slender.” Brody said with a snicker and I rolled my eyes.I weaved myself through the crowd of drunk and lust driven people in a practiced manner. Even though it was still early in the night, this casino was already almost full to the brim.One of the reasons why it was the best casino club in the city.I went up to the Exclusive lounge, where the richest amongst the rich were. Contrary to the Gaming Hall, a fine serenade was being played, adding to its posh tranquillity.I spotted a group of men sitting behind a grandiose ceramic table. They all oozed of power and dangerous authority.However, my stomach churned the moment I saw him. They called him “Terrore de Luca”.
Lexi's POV.“Get your ass here, Lexi! A customer needs to be served!” I heard Brody's irritating voice through the loud booms of music.I scoffed as I made my way to the counter to collect a tray of exotic alcohol, not forgetting to shoot the disgusting manager a glare.“To the Exclusives. Mind you, these ones like ‘em slender.” Brody said with a snicker and I rolled my eyes.I weaved myself through the crowd of drunk and lust driven people in a practiced manner. Even though it was still early in the night, this casino was already almost full to the brim.One of the reasons why it was the best casino club in the city.I went up to the Exclusive lounge, where the richest amongst the rich were. Contrary to the Gaming Hall, a fine serenade was being played, adding to its posh tranquillity.I spotted a group of men sitting behind a grandiose ceramic table. They all oozed of power and dangerous authority.However, my stomach churned the moment I saw him. They called him “Terrore de Luca”. ...
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