Amara's POV The weather was chilly which made me scared not for myself alone but for my baby. As time passed, I got used to my condition and began to love my unborn child. I wondered how it would feel to carry my baby in my arms and show him the love that he deserved. I didn't know the sex of the baby because it wasn't time yet and I was almost done with my first trimester. I had thought that I wouldn't be able to survive without Luciano but I coped fine, even though I wanted out of Dee's house. The cold made me buckle my knees so I could provide warmth for my baby since I was naked. I hadn't eaten anything yet, so I covered my body with a blanket and walked towards the kitchen to get food. I regretted kicking the food I was served away because I was very hungry and so was my child. Definitely! Luckily, I bumped into Mariam who looked sad and defeated. I wanted to know what had been troubling her but cold demeanor showed that she wasn't
Amara's POV I wished that morning didn't have to come as Dee woke me up so I could have my bath. I grumbled that he was interrupting the only chance I had to be same. He noticed my frown but ignored it which infuriated me the more. "Why do I have to bath now? Isn't it too early?" I protested. "We are expecting visitors and I don't want you looking like an old hag," His words stung but I didn't give him the satisfaction of knowing that his words affected me. He peeled off my night gown quickly and hauled me to the bathroom. He hurriedly put me in the shower cabin then scrubbed my skin. This time, he was rough and nonchalant about how his actions affected my body. "Can you slow down? I didn't ask you to invite guests so don't spoil my skin," I snapped and sent me a glare. Since he was in a hurry, the bath was quick. He left me alone to apply my lotion and asked me to cooperate with Mariam and her team or I would be punished later. I was done with the lotion, then Mariam walked i
Dee's POV I watched them keenly while showing Amara off to them. It was wrong for me to sell her off like a whore, but I couldn't cope with her not loving me. Since she doesn't want me to be happy; neither she, Luciano or I would. After I had tried to kiss her and she refused I realized that there was no point in chasing her. Since I couldn't keep her for myself, I had to make money off her. She was stubborn and barely listened to me. I had always loved submissive women, women that could put my wishes before hers and make sure that I am find. Amara was faraway from being that woman so I had to do what I did, but so far it wasn't turning out well. She carried my brother's child and I knew that Luciano would fight me tooth and nail till he got his child. I wasn't ready for such a long battle so I decided that this would be the best way to take care of the issue. I had almost kissed her while we were alone in the room. Her half covered cle
DEE'S POV I was scared and worried that he would cause great damage during Gio's birthday. His seventeenth birthday was very important because he would be officially initiated into the mafia. He might also be asked to kill for the first time to show how ready he was. Is Luciano that cracked, I don't think so. Everything was supposed to go peacefully and be full of celebrations but Massimo had other plans. His squinted eyes and scrunched face showed how angry and thirsty he was for blood. If he could sexually assault his cousin for a long time, then causing a ruckus during Gio's party would be a piece of cake. I sauntered out of the room feebly and felt a vibration from my phone. I looked at the screen and discovered that Jordan was the caller. His call came as a surprise because we hadn't spoken to each other since we broke up and I didn't expect him to call me either. "Hi sweetie, it's been a while," His voice came off light and jovi
Dee's POVHe wasn't just bluffing, it was something he was capable of doing and I could imagine myself being locked in a dungeon worse than where I had kept our father. I imagined Luciano whipping me thrice a day without food, just water. I had witnessed what Luciano did to someone who betrayed him, and since I was his enemy he would do worse. Luciano was without compassion but I preferred to be tortured by him than Massimo because he never played fair. "Just say yes to me and they won't have any idea of what is going on. I have already planned our wedding and I can't wait to be called an 'Alonso'," He said dreamily, clasping his hands and running around like a child. I felt like killing him at that point but I was too weak to do it. "You can go ahead and do your worst but I need you to always remember that we are done and nothing can bring us together again," I said with a tone of finality. His face was sullen, showing that I had defeated him with my words, then he raised his h
Dee's POV I couldn't believe that Amara was still stubborn about returning my feelings. I had pleaded with her severally to love me, even if it was a little. I just wanted to know how love felt, but she didn't listen. All my life, I had only experienced unrequited love even from the people I called my family. Luciano tolerated me and my father didn't even want me around. She sat away from me with a monstrous look in her eyes. She had been that way ever since I brought up the topic. "What's wrong with you being my woman and having my children? Luciano doesn't love you, he is just using you and he will get tired of you soon," We both knew that I was lying. I was desperate and I just wanted her to give me her attention, her love was all I needed to survive in this world. "I'll rather die than be with a selfish bastard like you. I can see why your family never loved you, it's because you think about just yourself and no other person," She blurted. Her words stung me more than the s
Dee's POV I was filled with rage so I dragged Amara to the bathroom and tied her to the iron bars that protected the window. She screamed as I turned on the shower that released droplets of water as cold as ice on her body. "It isn't my intention to hurt you princess, but you give me no choice," I said and unbuckled my belt. Her eyes blazed as she saw what I was about to do but she regained composure and shut her eyes. I let it land on her back and expected a loud scream, instead she dug into her lips and shut her eyes. Her skin, which was smooth and soft, became smeared with blood from the first lash. "You ain't gonna beg me, huh?" I whipped her again, this time with the iron part of the belt and it drew out blood. "If that is what you want, then you will have to whip me till I die because you won't see my tears, neither will you hear me plead." She challenged me with her nose flaring in defiance which brought out the beast in me. "Alright, then. But don't blame me for whatever
Luciano's POV It was decided on. Going to Arianna's house wasn't a thing of choice but a necessary step in finding Amara. Since Dee had her, he wouldn't be comfortable going to anyone for help apart from her. Massimo would have been a better partner but he was a lone wolf and didn't understand what honor and loyalty was all about. "Let's go," I said to Obinna who was trying to come to terms with his given assignment. All I needed him to do was to get into Arianna's database and find out Dee's present location. From what I heard, he was good at it, the only problem with him was that he couldn't keep his mouth shut. I was yet to understand what he did that made me trust him easily, I only hoped that I wasn't making a mistake. "What will you do if I decide to escape right now? Maybe jump through the window?" He asked to test me. I found it funny that he tried to tease me but I didn't laugh. "Maybe you should try it and find out," I said stiffly. The driver swerved around a bend
EpilogueLuciano's POV I tossed on my shirt and stood up from the bed. While heading for the door, I wondered what good news Dante talked about. Presently, I didn't believe that good things could happen to me with how the events were turning out slowly. My life was already a wreck and I felt that nothing else could make it worse. "What's the news?" I asked tiredly, not even sparing him a glance as we made our way to the office. Discussing with my workers wasn't something I did in my bedroom. I felt that it was too private, and I didn't want anyone to feel special just because we conversed in my chambers. "I don't know how to say this," He chewed on his lips which irritated me. "Dante, I don't want to imagine that you made me leave the comfort of my bedroom just so you could show me how nervous you can be," I barked and he shook his head in disagreement. My patience was waning and I was ready to unleash my pent up anger on him if he wasted my time. "Dee has woken up from coma b
Luciano's POV Arianna's smile was still imprinted in my mind, leaving me to ponder on why she was acting like a good person. I guessed that it was the help I rendered towards her, but I couldn't help but doubt her intention towards my son and I. Immediately we were done with the party, I headed for Amara's room to check on her hoping that she would be feeling better already. I knocked on the wooden door and got in after hearing her muffled reply. Walking in to meet her taking a gulp of orange juice from her cup had me smiling. Her eyes scrutinized me with a strange calmness then lowered towards what I had in my hands.A polythene bag which had a plate in it. I brought fruit salad for her since it had a good taste and it was nice for pregnant women. "What are you doing here?" She asked when I was done being searched. "I came to see you since you refused to attend Gio's birthday," I queried and narrowed my eyes expecting an apology but her nonchalant look threw me off balance. "Ho
Luciano's POV The house was bubbling with excitement. It was Gio's birthday and not only was he celebrating a new age, he was going to be inducted into the mafia as a Made man fully. The latter part of the celebration didn't sit well with me because I didn't want him to have anything to with the Familia. It was just too dangerous and I wanted everything to end with me. I took a stroll around the hall to be sure that everything was in place. Though I was sure that Raul had done a good job, I still didn't feel comfortable just sitting around and making people do things for me. Different kinds of aroma hit my nostrils from makeshift kitchen near the hall where the party would take place. I was almost tempted to enter the kitchen and serve myself some food. I was disrupted from my stroll by a shrill cry that sounded from the hallway. I casted a glance at the direction of the noise and I found Shuri running away from Gio. "Be careful!" I let out a warning when Shuri almost tripped, b
Luciano's POV A knock sounded on my door immediately I dropped my phone on the wooden table and sat on the executive chair. It was another day, which meant that I had been given the opportunity to right my wrongs. "Come in," I ordered using my boss' tone. Things were slowly returning back to normal and I didn't expect any retaliation from Massimo's men. They were like sheeps without a shepherd and if he was truly dead, then I'd have to take over his territory. Gio sauntered into my office with a smile plastered on his lips. "What do you want?" My voice came out harshly, though I intended that it sounded nice and warm.He didn't care because his smile only widened. "I like the new father I'm seeing. I wish you'll continue to be like this and nothing will go wrong,"I shrugged in uncertainty. Gio was happy and I knew that Shuri felt the same way. I only hoped that I wouldn't mess things up later. "What will you do with Amara and Shuri?" He asked. "I'm still thinking about that. A
Luciano's POV For the first time in my life, I felt like I did everything right then wrong at the same time. My life was no longer the same with the kind of confusion that had taken a permanent place in my mind. I was so sure that I shot Massimo in the face, but his body was nowhere to be found. That fact alone should have disturbed me because it was common amongst us. Hiding people's body wasn't difficult for me, but I was just taken aback by the speed at which he was taken.I shook the thoughts off my head and went in search of Amara. She was the only one that kept me sane at such trying period. I didn't care if she was going to reject me again, I just wanted to know that her and my baby were fine. "Amara, can I come in?" I asked after knocking twice without getting any response. I smirked when I remembered how I used to barge into her room but now, she had to grant me permission or I'd stay outside for hours. "You can come in," Came her raspy voice. I didn't hesitate in goin
Luciano's POV My eyes blinked incessantly when I realized that I had shot Massimo. I lost the firm grip I had on my gun and I didn't bother picking it up when it fell. This wasn't me. I was always in control and never scared of killing. Seeing dead bodies and weak people plead for mercy before I cut off their heads or pulled a bullet through their heads was fun for me. So why did this feel different? I didn't regret any action I took but right now, I felt like turning the hands of time so I could make things right. I walked briskly towards him to know if he was still breathing but since he laid on his face, I couldn't risk it. Arianna who looked like she was about to faint held my hands while I dragged her away from him. If I couldn't do anything for Massimo, then I could channel my help towards Arianna and her son. "I feel so weak," She whispered and rested her head on my shoulder. "You'll be fine," I grumbled and she nodded. Her unsteady steps slowed me so I placed her on ba
Luciano's POV Sleep eluded me as I tossed restlessly on the bed. It was impossible for me to sleep with the thoughts that burdened my mind. My life was a wreck and so was the fate of my family. I sighed and got up from the bed and headed for the window to feed my eyes with the buildings that were lit up with lights. The street was quiet but it did nothing to calm me. I'd made a mistake by not listening to Obinna. He was right when he suggested that I take Shuri and Amara out of the house. Nowhere was safe anymore, not even my own house. Everyday, people did things to remind me that I should always have eyes everywhere or I'd die like a piece of shit. Massimo's face popped in my head as I thought of what to do to him. Though he had caused a lot of problems and unrest in my family, I took a bigger portion of the blame. Because of me my mother was killed and my father was kidnapped for several years. Alita killed herself because I'd turned into a monste
Luciano's POV Zino Alonso was kept in another room in my mansion. I didn't trust him to be treated outside my watch. I was still trying to come to terms with the fact that the man I had buried was still alive. Another surprising fact was that Dee kidnapped him. Father had really underestimated Dee's ability. He was smart but he lacked the brutality that was needed to operate in our world. My gaze lingered on the man who called himself my father and my mind was flooded with several memories of how he treated my brother and I. Dee always thought that our father loved me more than him, what he didn't know was that our father was a sadistic bastard who only cared about his ego and business. He gave me several dirty tasks and if I failed any of them, he'd make sure I was tortured till I became unconscious. I remembered a day when he gave me the worst punishment of my life than toughened me. That afternoon, he called me into his office. He was on edge for reasons I couldn't fathom and
Luciano's POV The room was extremely quiet, for which I was grateful. Amara had kept me on edge with her suicidal talks. She didn't feel excited to be back to me which made me wonder why it was so. I knew she loved me but a lot of things had happened between her and Dee. I was supposed to be repulsed by her, instead, I was drawn to her more than ever and wanted to protect her from any predator at all cause. My mind flashed back to the moment Amara was shot. I was still sad that Dee was shot even though he had been a pain in my neck. The moment he held Amara's neck and threatened to kill her, I knew that my brother had gotten more vulnerable than ever. And it was also surprising that Jordan put a bullet through him. They loved each other and it was surprising that Jordan would betray someone he loved so much. I strolled towards the wallpaper that covered the door to the secret room and stared at the patterns distractedly. "Isn't it for the best that I marry Amara? At least she w