Amara's POV I wasn't allowed to do anything the next day, and for that I was grateful. Honestly, I didn't have the strength to walk around or even communicate with people, I was that tired. Luciano broke me, what happened between us last night confirmed that I was living with a monster and I needed to find a way of escape or I lose my sanity. Unfortunately, there was no one that I knew would help me. Remembering how he tortured me made me break into tears. I had cried till I felt that there was not any tears remaining in my duct but each time I remembered how he assaulted me I'll begin to cry afresh. I prayed not to see him as I was disgusted by his presence and didn't want to have anything to do with him. Maybe I'd make plans to leave when I felt better, but now I just wanted to enjoy my company. No one cared about me anyways, he hadn't even come to check on me not even Gio and Shuri. I realized that I was alone in this mansion and I could also be
Amara's POV I ran to the car so I could be driven back home as I was no longer sure of the dance. I could feel the jealousy that radiated on his face when he met Dee and I together in that manner. It was fun to see him that way only that I couldn't foretell what would be his reaction when he gets home. That didn't bother me so much because there was nothing new he was going to do to me. The drive back home was nicely different. I was alone with the chauffeur so I had the time to reminisce as I wanted. My mind wandered back to the days I picked pockets for survival. I had experienced a lot as a low budget thief and somehow I didn't regret it. I was almost caught by the cops one time I stole from a supermarket. I had come back home that night from work and headed for the kitchen. I greeted my aunt while at it then searched the pot to see if there was any portion left for me. It was so annoying to discover that they finished the food and didn't care about what
Amara's POV Evening came quickly while I stayed in Luciano's room doing nothing as usual. It was like no one had any need for me which made me happy. I kept thinking about the pain and everything I've been through and I smiled. Luciano's possessiveness made me feel jittery as it turned me on as well. I didn't know how that came about but somehow I wanted him around me. I remembered how people complained about his ruthlessness and wondered if he was always that way or someone did something to make him change. If I had the opportunity to ask him I would, but now I'd just enjoy been alone before he comes around. "Books...boring ...borrrrring" I muttered. I looked for a book and found one on the shelves. I was never really a fan of books as I never had the chance to read them but since I was bored I went through the synopsis and found it interesting. Minutes later, I dropped the book after feeling someone's presence around me. I turned around to meet
Amara's POV "I feel like doing something," Luciano said. "What's that?" I got no response but a kiss instead which got my eyes almost popping out from its socket. He stopped abruptly, making me gasp for air. I loved his lips on me and really wanted him to continue what he started. I looked at him sensually while he smiled with his hands moving slowly to my thighs. Since he wasn't the usual rough Luciano I knew I savored every bit of his touch while I moaned incoherently. His fingers went in between my legs as he circled my clit slowly. He asked me if I liked it and I nodded, not able to reply in words. His hands were magic and I wondered why he couldn't be like this with me all the time. I further widened my legs for him to gain entrance but when he saw that I was enjoying it he stopped causing me to hiss silently. "I'm not sorry , I have to stop but I'll only continue when you deserve it," What? Deserve? I was trying to grasp
Luciano's POV I was sure she noticed how caring I was which I knew surprised her. It wasn't easy to see someone who was always hard on you become soft like a jelly. I also knew that people had eyes on us but I didn't care. They could look at us for all I care, it didn't bother me as far as Amara was fine. I had been with my doctor yesterday and we had a lengthy conversation. During my visit to his hospital, I had a rethink of how I had been treating her as he advised me to let go of whatever I felt and treat Amara right. He was able to convince me and that was why I decided to show her this part of me. I guess my uncertainties had made me turn into a monster. We walked to another station with her hands linked to mine then we stopped when we got to Arianna's spot. "You will have to give her something, Amara," I informed her as I brought out a tiny device. "Why do I have to give her anything?" She asked looking perplexed. "Just give her
Luciano's POV 'No time for torture' I didn't sleep in the same room with her last night, I just couldn't. Being with her on the same bed would have been torturing for me especially now that I didn't want to force her against her will. I stayed near the monitor and watched over her almost through out the night. It felt good to see her fold herself into a ball with her hair covering a part of her face. "Fuck! I want her for myself" It took all the self control in me not to go to the room and ride her crazily all night. She didn't sleep in her usual tight clothes rather she wore one of the shirts I had given her sometime ago. I later went in to cover her properly and then I bent and planted a kiss on her lips. I didn't want her to notice my presence so I left immediately. 'Women' Seeing her in my shirt made me feel wanted, and that pleased me a lot. Right now I felt like I could take things to the next level but I had urgent issues that I needed
Luciano's POV I laid on the bed trying to get a nap, but I couldn't as my mind kept wandering. I thought about my decision of allowing Amara return back to the training. I didn't feel comfortable but I knew she needed it if she was to survive in this place. She had pleaded with me not to allow her go back there but with the way things were, she just had to continue with the training for the main time. My phone chimed as I saw a notification concerning Dee's collection. He had already began collecting from Calabria and Bari which caused me to smile as I remembered how he reacted the previous day I had been in his house. "Son of my mother" I said not trying to cuss my late mother. It was uncalled for and I thought he wouldn't accept my offer, I guess I knew my brother too well. This had been his wish for a long time and he wouldn't allow anything stop him from getting it. I called Stefano to know how the rest of the collection was going and I got a rep
Luciano's POV After the collecting the taxes, I returned to the house and headed for the computer room. It looked abandoned and old since no one had really been operating it. While I stayed in the room, the only thing I could remember was how Jordan betrayed me. He used to work for me until I realized that he was trying to kill me. When he found out that he had been exposed, he ran away because he knew that I'd go after him. "Fucking piece of shit!" I groaned. Though the room seemed abandoned, some equipments still looked like they were recently used. I took a rag and cleaned the dust off the computers. I didn't like evil and I also didn't want anyone to see me as a wicked person they made me act as one. I always liked to take care of anyone that stayed around me but they always took it for granted. Looking at the computers and the monitors, I realized that I didn't have much knowledge on how to use them. I never had the chance too anyways. "D
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