Nico's POV
Seeing Carissa stand there in just a towel is really exciting. Her olive skin gleams with water droplets, and her wet hair sticks to her face. I extend my hand and gently pull at the towel, causing it to drop to the ground and expose her nude body. She tries to conceal herself right away, but I simply push her hands away. I whisper, "Don't hide from me, darling," as I run my fingertips over her curvy hips' smooth, sensitive flesh. She tenses up, yet I can feel the fire burning through her whole body. She spits, "Don't touch me," "But I want to touch you, and I intend to enjoy every inch of you." Despite her protests, her body betrays her, and she lets out a quivering breath. I can see how her breath quickens and her nipples tighten when I touch them. I press my lips to the delicate flesh of her neck and lean in to breathe in the subtle, vanilla aroma of her skin. "Take a look at yourself. Look at how lovely you are and how well you fit in my hands." My fingers sinks into the flesh of her voluptuous hips as she tries to pull away, but I tighten my hold. I cup her round, smooth ass with my hands as I warn, "Don't even think about it." I quickly release her and walk across the room to the bed, where a fresh pair of beautiful underwear is waiting for her. "Put these on," I request, "I've carefully selected them for you." Her cheeks flush with shame as she frowns. "I feel like I've been violated. It's disgusting.” I stifle a smile as I watch her grudgingly put it on; it fits her like a glove. She then carefully inspects the dress I picked out for her before putting it on. I reach out and grab the dress's zipper, slowly pushing it up while observing how the cloth clings to her curves. I swear, seeing her wearing red, my cock twitches in my pants since it's such a gorgeous, ideal color. "There, flawless." I take a step back to take in her appearance and clear my throat. "Now, you can get in the car with me once the makeup artists arrive. We must go to an important ccasion.” Carissa's hands at her sides are balled into fists as she glares at me. "I'm not going anywhere with you." With a contented smile, I turn and walk out of the room without responding. Thirty minutes later, I'm waiting for her to get in the car with me while tapping my foot anxiously and looking down at my watch. When the car door finally opens, her feet catch my attention right away. She is still wearing the same cheap shoes as before. "Did you miss the new pair of shoes I bought for you?" I inquire, frowning slightly and raising an eyebrow. I don't wait for her to reply and give a nod to my right-hand guy in the front seat, "Luca, fetch the shoes," I say. After exiting the vehicle, Luca comes back carrying a package of the brand-new shoes. He hands them to me, and I take Carissa's feet on my lap. Without giving them a second thought, I carefully take off her old shoes and put the new designer heels on her feet. "We should be flying to Paris or Miami right now for our wedding night and honeymoon," I reply with a sardonic grin. "But I have to go to this important unction. I'll make up for lost time, so don't worry." Luca looks back at me in the rearview mirror as he turns around from the front seat. "Is the package ready, Luca?" I ask him. “Of course boss.” He replies. I nod, thinking about the upcoming meeting. It is a package that holds a million-dollar shipment of precious gems. It's a payment to a strong businessman who has been an ally and has been assisting us in growing our activities. However, none of it is necessary for Carissa to know. I obviously don't give a fucking shit, but she's busy gazing daggers at me. I interrupt her just as she's about to put her feet back on the ground. "Remain. I whisper, "Don't move," as I caress her thighs. With her green eyes wide, she asks in a tiny voice, "What are you about to do?" "You're about to find out," I respond, my lips curving into a sinister smile. I pull at her thong's waistband and slide it to the side before she can object. I snarl and lower my voice by an octave. "I wish you weren't wearing anything so I could get a proper view," I say. Groaning, I slide my middle finger inside her slit and feel how hot, tight, and moist she is for me. I give the command, "Sit still and keep your legs spread," as my thrusts get faster. Carissa lets out a stifled scream and tosses her head back. "Ahh..." I give her a hard look since she can't seem to stop moaning loudly. "Shut it, I said. I'll take you right here, right now, if you make one more sound." I feel her inside muscles tensing up around me as my fingers press harder. She comes undone with one more strong thrust, her fluids dripping upon my fingertips. I pull away from her and bring them to her lips. "Lick them clean," I command. Her eyes are still glassy from the aftershocks of her pleasure, but she obeys my orders. "Do you like how you taste?" She blinks repeatedly and gives me a stiff nod in response. I add, "I can't wait to taste you myself," grinning wickedly. As we reach the lavish event venue, I glance over at Carissa, my expression hardening. "Remember, Cara Mia, you're to be on your best behavior tonight. Any funny business, and I'll make sure you regret it." “Whatever,” she mumbles. I call out to Dante and Nikolai, two of my trusted men, as we enter the upscale country club, telling them to always remain at Carissa's side. After settling that, Luca and I sneak off to a quiet corner, where we give out the package. The deal proceeds well, and I go back to Carissa, who is stiffly positioned between Nikolai and Dante. It's time to leave after a few drinks, a large feast and maybe an hour of socializing. My lips brush Carissa's earlobe as I lean forward. "I can't wait to have you all to myself tonight, my pet," I murmur. I can feel her uneasiness as we leave the event. The relative quiet of the ride is abruptly broken by the sound of gunfire. "Get down!" With bullets flying all around us, I scream and push Carissa to the car's floor. Carissa is yelling at the top of her lungs while Luca draws his weapons and begins shooting back at the attackers. "Fucking drive!" I yell at the driver, who is struggling to keep control of the car while swerving it and the tires squealing. Without thinking, I launch myself over Carissa, protecting her body with mine as the bullets fly thick and fast. I feel a sharp pang in my side, and I know that I’ve been shot.CARISSAThe sound of gunfire is still reverberating in my ears, and my heart is still racing from the attack.Trapped in that car with bullets hitting us from all sides, I felt like I was going to die. However, Nico took a bullet for me and shielded my body with his own to protect me.I can't help but get a little worried as I look over at his shoulder, which is still bleeding.It is his fault that he brought me into this dangerous environment but still, he put his life at risk to save mine. Even though I wish I didn't, I owe him my thanks.As soon as we return to the estate, Nico begins yelling commands to his men in an authoritative tone. "I want eyes everywhere, so tighten security. No one enters or exits without my prior consent.”I watch as one of the maids, who had previously bathed me, dashes back with a big first aid kit as the others scramble to obey his other orders. I find myself moving forward before she even gets to Nico. I say, "I'll do it," in a fairly steady voice.
CARISSA"No one," I lie again, trying to sound nonchalant despite the guilt written all over my face.Nico raises an eyebrow, his expression skeptical. "Oh, really?" He calmly walks over to me, his hands snug in the pockets of his jogger pants. "Hand over your phone," he requests, his tone firm but controlled. I'm not sure what to do, so I pause. There is no arguing with Nico's expectant stare, though. He looks at my recent call history as I grudgingly give him my phone. "Who's Landon?" he asks in a steady, low voice.My mind goes blank. "He's...my best friend," I stammer, the first thing that pops into my head.Nico's eyes flash with surprise, then narrow. "You're not allowed to have any male best friends," he states.I try to regain my confidence, drawing myself up. "You never said that in the contract," I point out."Common sense should tell you not to have a male best friend when you have a freaking husband," he says dryly. "And the next time I see you talking to your 'bestie,' y
NICOI'm on high alert as soon as I pull up to the estate. There is a problem. My blood boils as I approach the gate, where I can see a disturbance. What the fuck? Carissa is being held by a bastard who is attempting to drag her away from the gate. I follow my instincts and draw my gun, firing a shot and seeing it strike the man in the shoulder. When he grunts in agony, Carissa loses it and starts sobbing and yelling hysterically. "Why would you do this?" She asks in shock. Her hands are shaking, and she dashes to the man's side to see how he is doing."Landon, are you hurt?"Landon, the bestie from earlier? I instantly know that she and this fucker can't be just friends. No way. My jaw tightens, and I pull her away from him."I forgot to add the rule 'Never lie to me,'" I growl, my grip on her arm firm."I just want to treat his wound," she pleads, her eyes desperate. “Just let me take care of him!”"Oh he can take care of himself," I snap. "He's a grown-ass man and you’re no nur
CARISSAI take one last look around the room before unlocking the window and carefully swinging my legs over the sill. I take a deep breath, preparing myself for the drop to the ground. It's not that far, but I'm not exactly athletic. I let go, landing with a soft thud on the grass.Gotta move fast before they realize I'm gone. I keep low and dart across the yard, praying the guards don't spot me. Lady luck must be on my side because they are distracted and I make it to the sidewalk unnoticed. Now what? I start running, not even caring which direction I'm going. Anywhere else is better than back there. The cold night air whips through my hair as I pump my legs as fast as I can. The problem is, I don't have my phone because of course it is in Nico’s possession. How am I supposed to reach Landon now?The streets are deserted, not a soul in sight. Perfect for making a clean getaway. But then the skies open up and the rain starts pouring down heavily. Great, just what I need. I'm soa
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA *Carissa's POV*I'm roughly dragged through the packed club, the grip of my father's men hurting my arms. Laughter and clinking of glasses rings out around me, but the suffocating smell of stale cigars and strong cologne makes me feel sick."Smile, Carissa," my father sneers beside me, his eyes cold. "You're the prize of the evening." He sends a sharp signal to his goons holding me and they haul me up onto the stage. I struggle not to trip in my heels.The room falls silent, with all eyes on me. My father takes center stage, his face twisted into a self satisfied smile."Gentlemen," he says in a booming voice. "Welcome to the highlight of the evening. My daughter, Carissa, is a rare gem, a virgin beauty with a perfect body that's sure to please. Whoever takes her home tonight would be hitting the jackpot."I'm disgusted, humiliated, and terrified all at once. These men are dangerous, ruthless criminals, and my father is auctioning me off to the highest bidder
NICO’s POVWith eyes wide with realization, the auctioneer declares, "Sold!" in a voice that trembles a little. “To the Mafia King, Nico Demonio!”My piercing blue eyes are fixed on Carissa Ferraro, the younger sister of my ex-best friend. I realize I just won the bid and I feel triumphant.In that skimpy dress that accentuates her lovely curves, she looks stunning. Her creamy thighs and shapely legs are calling on me to widen them apart and do unimaginable things. I can't help but be amazed at how she's grown into such a beautiful woman. From her flawless green eyes, I can tell she is frightened, and strands of her silky, black hair cling to the gleam of perspiration on her forehead. My focus shifts to Carissa's father, Ricardo, the fucker who killed my parents. Although he is smiling, I can see that his jaw is tense and that his fingers are twitching uneasily by his side. He shouts, "Congratulations on winning my prize, Nico," with his oily hands extended. I resist putting my
Carissa's POVI never imagined that my first kiss with my childhood crush would be like this. Forced, dominating, and yet... electrifying.A small part of me actually found it enjoyable. The way his soft lips moved against mine, his minty breath hitting my face, it was so different from the gentle kisses I’ve shared with my boyfriend.And that's the problem. I still have a boyfriend, a sweet, caring guy who's been with me through thick and thin. And now I feel like I've betrayed him.I glance down at the sparkling diamond ring on my finger. No matter how pretty it looks, it feels like a shackle, and I want to rip it off to throw it at Nico’s smug face. But I know better than to provoke him. As we pull up to his ginormous mansion, I know in the pit of my stomach that I'm going to hate every moment spent here.The words, “Welcome to your new home, my dear,” comes out of Nico’s smug mouth. My thoughts are facing as I scowl at him. "This is not my home. I want to go back." "Oh, but i
CARISSAI take one last look around the room before unlocking the window and carefully swinging my legs over the sill. I take a deep breath, preparing myself for the drop to the ground. It's not that far, but I'm not exactly athletic. I let go, landing with a soft thud on the grass.Gotta move fast before they realize I'm gone. I keep low and dart across the yard, praying the guards don't spot me. Lady luck must be on my side because they are distracted and I make it to the sidewalk unnoticed. Now what? I start running, not even caring which direction I'm going. Anywhere else is better than back there. The cold night air whips through my hair as I pump my legs as fast as I can. The problem is, I don't have my phone because of course it is in Nico’s possession. How am I supposed to reach Landon now?The streets are deserted, not a soul in sight. Perfect for making a clean getaway. But then the skies open up and the rain starts pouring down heavily. Great, just what I need. I'm soa
NICOI'm on high alert as soon as I pull up to the estate. There is a problem. My blood boils as I approach the gate, where I can see a disturbance. What the fuck? Carissa is being held by a bastard who is attempting to drag her away from the gate. I follow my instincts and draw my gun, firing a shot and seeing it strike the man in the shoulder. When he grunts in agony, Carissa loses it and starts sobbing and yelling hysterically. "Why would you do this?" She asks in shock. Her hands are shaking, and she dashes to the man's side to see how he is doing."Landon, are you hurt?"Landon, the bestie from earlier? I instantly know that she and this fucker can't be just friends. No way. My jaw tightens, and I pull her away from him."I forgot to add the rule 'Never lie to me,'" I growl, my grip on her arm firm."I just want to treat his wound," she pleads, her eyes desperate. “Just let me take care of him!”"Oh he can take care of himself," I snap. "He's a grown-ass man and you’re no nur
CARISSA"No one," I lie again, trying to sound nonchalant despite the guilt written all over my face.Nico raises an eyebrow, his expression skeptical. "Oh, really?" He calmly walks over to me, his hands snug in the pockets of his jogger pants. "Hand over your phone," he requests, his tone firm but controlled. I'm not sure what to do, so I pause. There is no arguing with Nico's expectant stare, though. He looks at my recent call history as I grudgingly give him my phone. "Who's Landon?" he asks in a steady, low voice.My mind goes blank. "He's...my best friend," I stammer, the first thing that pops into my head.Nico's eyes flash with surprise, then narrow. "You're not allowed to have any male best friends," he states.I try to regain my confidence, drawing myself up. "You never said that in the contract," I point out."Common sense should tell you not to have a male best friend when you have a freaking husband," he says dryly. "And the next time I see you talking to your 'bestie,' y
CARISSAThe sound of gunfire is still reverberating in my ears, and my heart is still racing from the attack.Trapped in that car with bullets hitting us from all sides, I felt like I was going to die. However, Nico took a bullet for me and shielded my body with his own to protect me.I can't help but get a little worried as I look over at his shoulder, which is still bleeding.It is his fault that he brought me into this dangerous environment but still, he put his life at risk to save mine. Even though I wish I didn't, I owe him my thanks.As soon as we return to the estate, Nico begins yelling commands to his men in an authoritative tone. "I want eyes everywhere, so tighten security. No one enters or exits without my prior consent.”I watch as one of the maids, who had previously bathed me, dashes back with a big first aid kit as the others scramble to obey his other orders. I find myself moving forward before she even gets to Nico. I say, "I'll do it," in a fairly steady voice.
Nico's POV Seeing Carissa stand there in just a towel is really exciting. Her olive skin gleams with water droplets, and her wet hair sticks to her face. I extend my hand and gently pull at the towel, causing it to drop to the ground and expose her nude body. She tries to conceal herself right away, but I simply push her hands away. I whisper, "Don't hide from me, darling," as I run my fingertips over her curvy hips' smooth, sensitive flesh. She tenses up, yet I can feel the fire burning through her whole body. She spits, "Don't touch me," "But I want to touch you, and I intend to enjoy every inch of you." Despite her protests, her body betrays her, and she lets out a quivering breath. I can see how her breath quickens and her nipples tighten when I touch them. I press my lips to the delicate flesh of her neck and lean in to breathe in the subtle, vanilla aroma of her skin. "Take a look at yourself. Look at how lovely you are and how well you fit in my hands." My fing
Carissa's POVI never imagined that my first kiss with my childhood crush would be like this. Forced, dominating, and yet... electrifying.A small part of me actually found it enjoyable. The way his soft lips moved against mine, his minty breath hitting my face, it was so different from the gentle kisses I’ve shared with my boyfriend.And that's the problem. I still have a boyfriend, a sweet, caring guy who's been with me through thick and thin. And now I feel like I've betrayed him.I glance down at the sparkling diamond ring on my finger. No matter how pretty it looks, it feels like a shackle, and I want to rip it off to throw it at Nico’s smug face. But I know better than to provoke him. As we pull up to his ginormous mansion, I know in the pit of my stomach that I'm going to hate every moment spent here.The words, “Welcome to your new home, my dear,” comes out of Nico’s smug mouth. My thoughts are facing as I scowl at him. "This is not my home. I want to go back." "Oh, but i
NICO’s POVWith eyes wide with realization, the auctioneer declares, "Sold!" in a voice that trembles a little. “To the Mafia King, Nico Demonio!”My piercing blue eyes are fixed on Carissa Ferraro, the younger sister of my ex-best friend. I realize I just won the bid and I feel triumphant.In that skimpy dress that accentuates her lovely curves, she looks stunning. Her creamy thighs and shapely legs are calling on me to widen them apart and do unimaginable things. I can't help but be amazed at how she's grown into such a beautiful woman. From her flawless green eyes, I can tell she is frightened, and strands of her silky, black hair cling to the gleam of perspiration on her forehead. My focus shifts to Carissa's father, Ricardo, the fucker who killed my parents. Although he is smiling, I can see that his jaw is tense and that his fingers are twitching uneasily by his side. He shouts, "Congratulations on winning my prize, Nico," with his oily hands extended. I resist putting my
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA *Carissa's POV*I'm roughly dragged through the packed club, the grip of my father's men hurting my arms. Laughter and clinking of glasses rings out around me, but the suffocating smell of stale cigars and strong cologne makes me feel sick."Smile, Carissa," my father sneers beside me, his eyes cold. "You're the prize of the evening." He sends a sharp signal to his goons holding me and they haul me up onto the stage. I struggle not to trip in my heels.The room falls silent, with all eyes on me. My father takes center stage, his face twisted into a self satisfied smile."Gentlemen," he says in a booming voice. "Welcome to the highlight of the evening. My daughter, Carissa, is a rare gem, a virgin beauty with a perfect body that's sure to please. Whoever takes her home tonight would be hitting the jackpot."I'm disgusted, humiliated, and terrified all at once. These men are dangerous, ruthless criminals, and my father is auctioning me off to the highest bidder