...ADELINE A sigh escaped my lips as I finished telling her about Luciano and his phone call with an unknown woman last night. Aurora looked at me and held my hand in hers as if trying to console me but before she could say anything, she frowned. “ what was her name again? “I felt my heart clench as I remembered the name he called the girl. “ Elena “She thought something for a moment before her eyes met mine. “ I don’t think it’s true “I looked up at her and a sudden feeling of hope rushed through my whole body making me sit up quickly wanting to know what was cooking in her mind. “ what makes you think that? ““ oh babe. As far as I know, no female works with him in his office nor has he ever had any scandal. He was never ever seen with a girl nor he talked about something with the family and suddenly, he’s going out on dates “I shook my head. Her explanation didn’t help. Maybe he had been in a relationship with someone and wanted it to be a secret. Before I could open my
...LUCIANO I watched with an intense gaze as she looked up at me with her daring eyes making me look at her with something bubbling inside my chest. The way those words rolled off of her tongue made me think about the things I did with her. “ Adeline- “I called her name with a warning tone but she rolled her eyes stepping away before sexily flipping her hairs. “ I don’t need your permission and you are aware where I am going so chill “She spoke before turning around giving me a view of her beautiful long hairs flawlessly flying in air and she gave me a wink before walking off and I found my gaze stuck on her ass. My gaze travelled from her long soft legs to her perfectly shaped ass and then to her waist making me want to grip her and push her over the car and take her but I knew I should have those thoughts. I inhaled sharply trying to calm my nerves that were burning to feel her. I clenched my fists and watched as the car drove away. I sighed and before I could say anything
...ADELINE “ Luciano wants to see you “That’s what Christian told me when he came to get me from the restaurant. I knew this was gonna be so scary but aurora had to plan the most hard thing to deal with. In about less than ten minutes, I was walking towards Luciano’s office while everyone gave me a tense look. I gulped and looked at Christian but he remained serious never disclosing anything about Luciano. He opened the door to Luciano’s office and I stepped inside. He was staring at me with that same deadly look that I was scared of. I tried not to appear too affected but I was shaken to the core. His hairs were messed up, tie messed up and shirt’s front two buttons were ripped off. I heard the door closed behind me and I gulped before fidgeting with my fingers. “ y-you asked for me? ““ who was he? “Was the first thing she asked me. I blinked not understanding why he was being so aggressive like that. I knew he was gonna be mad seeing a picture of me with any man and it wa
...ADELINE My whole body trembled at his touch. My body too sensitive to bear anything. He grabbed my chin and lifted my head to look at him as he leaned over and attached his lips on my neck making me gasp. “ ahh~ fuck ! ““ not yet, little girl “He pushed me back onto the couch as my back laid flat on the cold leather. My lips quivered as he pushed my legs apart and settled in between them before …… grabbing the chain of the necklace that he was eyeing at the whole time with his outrageous look. “ why don’t we show your little friend what we do with his gift for you? “My eyes widened as I struggled to process what he just said but my eyes rolled back as he touched my pussy making me arch my back. I inhaled sharply as if there was a lack of oxygen in my lungs. He smirked and circled his thumb on my sensitive clit making my legs to shake so badly. I had already cummed twice and it was all too much. He leaned down and rolled his tongue over my hardened nipple and grazed his te
...ADELINE “ Asher “I smiled, walking over to him more like limping after what happened last night. He quickly rushed over to me and looked at me concerned. “ what happened? Why are you walking like that? Are you not healed- “I smiled and shook my head, wanting him to calm down first. “ I’m fine ““ how did you fall? ““ well, our baby being clumsy “I rolled my eyes at aurora’s words as she slightly nudged me making just smile. Asher held my hand so carefully, not wanting to hurt me and sighed. “ I was so scared ““ we can see “Aurora remarked making me want to hit her head but she giggled. “ where’s calux ? “Aurora asked, looking around to find calux as both of them stay together all the time. “ he is waiting “Asher offered me his arm and I chuckled before grabbing his arm. It was evening and we came to get our coffee but aurora had called them over once again because Asher had been insisting on meeting. “ where’s your necklace? “I looked up at him and my cheeks turn
...LUCIANOThe car ride came to a halt making me look at her. She had ignored me the whole ride and something tugged at my heart but I kept it neutral. She opened the car door and I stepped out from my side walking over to her side before picking her up in bridal style. She gasped and clenched my shoulders. “ Luciano “I looked at her with my stern gaze and I noticed her breath hitched and she lowered her head. I shook my head slightly at her before walking inside. On my way, I ordered one of my men to get the doctor. As soon as I entered in the living room, Isabella was the first one to notice and she quickly stood up and approached us , a concerned look on her face for Adeline. “ what happened? “I placed Adeline on the couch and Isabella looked at me with confusion. “ from now on, Adeline and aurora wont be going out alone. There will always be Braxton or Aaron with them “As soon as I finished my words, Adeline’s head shot up as she glared at me with those beautiful orbs t
...ADELINE My eyes widened and stung with the tears slowly brimming in my eyes. I stared at the news running through the channel. The news of ……… Luciano getting married to …… Elena Gomez, the stunning model and a big personality. My heart clenched as I stumbled backwards feeling my knees giving up as suddenly …… aurora held me. “ Adeline. Hold yourself together “How? How could I be fine when the man I ever loved was getting married to someone else ? I shook my head as a tear dropped out of my eye making me fall slowly onto the floor as aurora sat next to me. “ Adeline-““ did he had to do this? “I knew he was not in love with that model. No way he was. He was all doing this because of us. He didn’t want to accept what we had and his priority was family and power. “ babe. Calm down. We will talk it out- ““ talk it out? “I scoffed looking at aurora in disbelief. “ how? And what is there to talk about? From the start he had rejected me. He didn’t want to make me his anythi
...LUCIANO I stared at her as she looked at me with her big stunning eyes that made me feel heat. The spark erupted and spread in my whole body. The way she asked me to fuck her made me want to bend her over and take her right at the moment but I restrained myself. “ do not play a dangerous game, princess “I warned her but she seemed …… different. She had to be the bold one to spit those words out of her pretty mouth. She looked at me with an attitude of ‘ I don’t give a fuck ‘ which somewhere made me amused with that attitude. It made me think where did she get all that courage from. “ you made me take this step “She tilted her head and waited for my reaction. What she did not know was I was burning to touch her. To feel her but I had to figure out a few things and one main thing was …… my feelings for her. Was it just lust or- “ what do you say? “She stepped closer and looked up at me in eyes and my eyes dropped to her boobs which were squished together before of her arm
...ADELINE’S POV The night was quiet, save for the faint hum of distant traffic and the occasional rustling of leaves as the wind swept through the empty parking lot. The cold air nipped at Adeline’s skin as she reached for her car door, eager to leave behind the tension of the evening. But just as her fingers brushed against the handle, a firm hand wrapped around her wrist.Her breath hitched, her body stiffening as she was yanked around with startling force. Her heart lurched in her chest, and before she could even process what was happening, she found herself face to face with Luciano.His dark eyes locked onto hers, unreadable yet brimming with an intensity that sent a shiver down her spine. His grip on her wrist was strong—unyielding but careful, as if he was holding her in place without actually hurting her.Adeline inhaled sharply, her pulse quickening. “What the hell are you doing?” she demanded, yanking her arm back.Luciano didn’t let go.“We need to talk,” he said,
...AUTHOR’S POV The grand hall shimmered under the golden glow of the chandeliers, their light casting elongated shadows across the marble floors. A soft murmur of conversation and the occasional clink of glasses filled the space, yet beneath the grandeur and the carefully orchestrated celebration, a silent war was unfolding.Charles extended his hand toward Adeline with a grace that spoke of confidence, of certainty. His fingers, long and steady, stretched out toward her, a silent invitation. Adeline hesitated only for a fraction of a second before placing her delicate hand in his. The warmth of his palm met hers, firm and unwavering. The moment their fingers interlocked, a wave of tension rippled through the room—not from the guests, who continued clapping and cheering—but from the two figures who watched them with barely contained fury.Luciano stood just beyond them, his gaze a storm brewing on the horizon. His dark eyes locked onto Charles with an intensity that could cut
...AUTHOR’S POV The grand hall was draped in golden chandeliers, the dim lighting casting a soft glow over the elegantly dressed guests. A hum of conversation filled the air, but it slowly began to die down as Sloane Lanstov stepped toward the center, microphone in hand. Her heels clicked against the marble floor with purpose, yet her grip tightened subtly around her brother Vladimir’s arm. He stood beside her, his expression composed, but she could feel the tension in him—the slight hesitation beneath his otherwise fearless exterior.Sloane inhaled deeply, scanning the faces before her. Bianca—her mother, the witch who had tainted their family name. Leonardo—the man her mother had betrayed them with. Isabella, Francesco, Christian, Aurora, Rose, Braxton, Aaron, Kiara, Angelina—the woman Adeline had pitied, clueless to the fact that her own husband had been sleeping with Bianca. Alessandra Morelli—the matriarch of the Morelli family, the mother of Luciano and Leonardo, sat wi
...AUTHOR’S POV Adeline’s breathing was uneven, her heart pounding in her chest as reality sank in. The warmth of Luciano’s lips still lingered on hers, the taste of him still fresh, but instead of comfort, it brought a suffocating weight pressing down on her. She stepped back, blinking rapidly, trying to ground herself, but her vision blurred as unshed tears welled in her eyes.Luciano noticed the shift immediately. His hands, still hovering near her waist, twitched as if aching to hold her again, but something in her expression stopped him. His brows furrowed, his dark eyes scanning her face with growing concern.“Adeline?” His voice was softer now, laced with confusion. “What’s wrong?”She let out a shaky breath, shaking her head as if trying to rid herself of the emotions clawing at her chest. Her fingers curled into fists at her sides, her body stiff with restraint.Luciano took a step closer. “Talk to me,” he urged, his voice dipping lower. “Please.”A bitter laugh escap
...AUTHOR’S POV The grand ballroom was alive with soft laughter and the clinking of glasses, the warm golden glow of chandeliers reflecting off crystal and polished marble floors. Adeline sat poised at the head of a round table, surrounded by influential guests who hung onto every word of conversation, their voices mingling with the delicate notes of a string quartet playing in the background. She smiled at the man seated beside her, elegantly swirling the wine in her glass before taking a slow sip.The taste of aged red lingered on her tongue, but even as she engaged in lighthearted conversation, a strange, nagging sensation settled over her. A prickling awareness at the back of her neck. A weight—an invisible force pressing against her skin, drawing her attention no matter how much she tried to ignore it.She let her lashes lower slightly, her eyes subtly drifting across the room. There was a crowd, faces shifting and blurring together in a sea of glittering gowns and sharp
...AUTHOR’S POVThe grand chandeliers overhead cast a golden glow over the venue, illuminating the polished marble floors that stretched endlessly beneath Adeline’s heels. She held onto Vladimir’s arm, her fingers light but firm, feeling the tension in his muscles. He was nervous—he always was in places like this, surrounded by wealth, power, and eyes that scrutinized every move. But Adeline? She thrived in it. The flashing cameras surrounded them like fireflies, capturing every second, every expression, every unspoken promise of power that dripped from her presence.She smiled, the picture of effortless grace, her features unreadable yet captivating. The press murmured amongst themselves as the flashes slowed, their whispers already spinning stories about her. A queen reclaiming her throne. A lioness stepping into the den of wolves.She didn’t need to acknowledge them. Instead, she simply stepped inside.The moment she entered, the atmosphere shifted. Heads turned. Eyes follow
...LUCIANO My fingers dug into the polished wood of the desk as I clutched my phone. My jaw tightening with each passing second. The absence of Adeline sending wave of loneliness through my whole body. My patience had worn thin, my mind clouded with a dangerous mix of frustration and unease. The moment Christian answered, his voice was sharp and commanding.“Get in here. Now.”The call ended abruptly, leaving the room in an eerie silence. Outside the tall windows, the city lights flickered, oblivious to the storm brewing inside my mind. Why was she doing this? And the hatred in her eyes sent chills down my spine as I refused to remember how painful it was. I turned away, inhaling deeply in an attempt to control the fury simmering beneath my composed exterior.The door to my office burst open, and Christian strode in, his brow furrowed with concern. He had known that my summons meant trouble, but the sheer intensity in my eyes sent a wave of apprehension through him.“What happen
...ADELINE I turned to leave, my heart pounding so loudly in my chest that I could barely hear my own footsteps. Every fiber of my being screamed at me to keep walking, to put as much distance between myself and Luciano as possible but my knees refused to listen. But before I could take another step, a strong hand wrapped around my wrist.Before I could even react, Luciano spun me around in one swift, forceful motion, pulling me against his chest. I barely had time to gasp before his arm tightened around my waist, locking me in place, trapping me against him.“Luciano—” I started, my voice sharp with warning. My eyes widened at his action and my heart racing at his touch and stubbornness. He didn’t let me finish.His lips crashed onto mine with a force that stole the air from my lungs.I froze. It was so sudden that I could not process what had happened. My fingers instinctively pressed against his chest, my entire body going rigid. The kiss felt too…… emotional that I could fee
...ADELINEI took a deep breath, the cool night air filling my lungs as I placed a steadying hand on the open car door. The hard part was done now I had to face the hardest one yet I knew I could do it. The mansion loomed behind me, its towering structure casting a long shadow under the dim glow of the estate lights. The mansion I once called my home was nothing in my eyes now but a mere architect that I had to burn down. I could feel Vladimir’s eyes on me, his concern tangible in the air between us.“Where are you going?” he asked, his voice low but firm. His grip on my wrist was firm as If he hated to let go of me once again. I turned to face him, my expression unreadable. I wasn’t sure if it was the exhaustion settling in my bones or the storm of emotions swirling in my chest, but I knew one thing—this was the end of something.“I’m coming,” I said softly, nodding once, as if that alone could reassure him.Vladimir hesitated. His dark eyes searched mine, looking for something