...ADELINE I leaned against a rough bark of a tree, my chest heaving as I struggled to catch my breath. We had been running for sometime but I did not know what to do anymore. There was no exit, nothing and We were lost. I wiped sweat from my brow and turned to Luciano, who had stopped a few paces ahead of me.He stood rigid, his back partially turned to me, one hand pressed tightly against his forearm. His jaw was clenched, the muscles in his face taut as though he was biting back a scream. I quickly straightened, my breath catching for a different reason now.“Luciano?” I called, my voice wavering as I stepped closer. His head snapped toward me, but he quickly averted his gaze, shaking his head as though to dismiss my concern.“It’s nothing,” he muttered, his voice strained, but the slight quiver in it betrayed him.My brows furrowed and my heart pounded, a mixture of residual adrenaline and a growing sense of dread. I took another step forward, my eyes narrowing as I studied
...LUCIANO “ Adeline “I called her name as she softly blinked her sparkling dark orbs making her look so beautiful. Her chest heaved up and down as she started breathing heavily. I could feel her hot breath fanning my face making me gulp. She gasped as I snaked my arm around her waist and pulled her close as she slowly wrapped her arms around my neck, her fingers gripping my hair softly making me imagine all the wild thoughts. I pulled her on my lap before my hand traveled down to her bare thighs and inside her thighs. “ l-Luciano- “Her eyes shut and her lips parted as she moaned softly. “ its daddy for you “I whispered as she clenched her fist on my collar now. My hand moved to her panties and touched her soft petals making her whimper. “ I need you “She moaned and a small smile crept on my lips. She needed me as I much as I needed her. I held her waist and in a second, her panties were off and on the ground. “ daddy “She whimpered feeling impatient making me smirk as
...ADELINE I gasped and my eyes turned teary not because of the pain but the pleasure. His hand gripped my hair, fingers buried deep into my hair as he controlled the movement of my head. His cock thrusting in and out of my mouth before he rammed it in deeper, shoving his cock deep into my throat. I gagged terribly,my fingers on his thighs digging into him as I gripped tightly. He pulled his cock out, all sir=eared with drool. I coughed badly but only for a few seconds before he slapped my cheek with his cock impatient to get back into my mouth. My lips parted and he shoved inside of my mouth again and I gagged again only for a tear to roll down my cheek.“ fuck! You’re so sexy, baby! “My nipples were erect, so fucking hard and my entire body was even hotter than I ever knew it to be. The thought of doing it in a fucking cave and when we’re being followed, was something I did not added to my bucket list but now that It was real, I fucking loved it. “ you feel so good! “He d
...AUTHOR’S POV Luciano moved through the dense woods with careful steps, his arms cradling Adeline against his chest. Her head rested on his shoulder, her breaths soft and steady as she slept. The moonlight filtered through the canopy of leaves above, casting silvery streaks across their path. The forest was eerily quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves underfoot.Luciano’s jaw was tight, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts. The weight of Adeline in his arms wasn’t a burden—he carried her as though she weighed nothing. Yet the sight of her like this, so vulnerable, stirred something fierce and protective within him. She was safe for now, but for how long?The car came into view through the trees, and Luciano quickened his pace, careful not to jostle her. Christian was leaning against the hood, his phone in hand, scanning the area as Luciano approached. Without a word, Christian opened the back door, and Luciano gently placed Adeline onto the backseat. Her head lolled t
...ADELINE I was laying, curled up in her bed. The only source of light was the faint light from the window casting soft shadows across the room. The fever clung to me like a heavy weight, sapping my energy and leaving me too weak to do much more than breathe. I was tired and miserable. I was not in my usual self, my usually bright eyes were dull, my skin pale and damp with sweat. The past two days had been a blur of restless sleep and silent moments of staring at the ceiling. I had no strength to even get up from bed. Aurora sat nearby in a chair, one leg tucked beneath her as she flipped through a book she wasn’t really reading. She had been by my side almost constantly, worried about my fever and my uncharacteristic quietness. A smile appeared o my lips knowing she was always there for me after my father’s death. She had been a source of happiness in my life and I thanked God everyday for that. “Addie, are you hungry? You barely ate anything earlier,” Aurora asked softly,
...ADELINE The tension in the room was so thick it felt like it could snap at any second. I frozen, my palms clammy as I stared at Aaron, who loomed in the doorway. His sharp green eyes were narrowed, his jaw clenched, and his sheer presence was enough to make my throat dry. Aurora beside me, looking pale and stiff as a statue, her smile long gone. The air was charged with unease, and the silence was deafening until Aaron’s deep voice broke it.“Who did you kiss, Aurora?” His words were cold and precise, his tone leaving no room for excuses.My heart literally came to my throat as I got goosebumps knowing we were in trouble and there was no way out unless a good lie could help us out of this mess. Aurora’s lips parted, but no sound came out. Her usual quick wit failed her as her face went white. I glanced at my best friend nervously, silently pleading with her to say something, anything, before this spiraled further out of control. But Aurora stayed frozen, like a deer caught i
...ADELINE The room felt stifling once again as Aurora and I froze, staring at the door that had just opened. Standing there, leaning casually against the frame, was Christian, his familiar smirk plastered across his face.“Good job lying, sweethearts,” he drawled, his voice laced with amusement.Aurora’s shoulders sagged in relief, her wide eyes narrowing into an exasperated glare. “I didn’t lie,” she retorted, rolling her eyes dramatically as she crossed her arms.I sighed in relief and closed my eyes to calm my heart knowing it was not Aaron. Christian chuckled, his smirk deepening as he tilted his head. “Sure, you didn’t.” His tone was teasing, the kind that made it hard to tell whether he was being serious or not.Before Aurora could fire back, Christian’s gaze shifted behind him, and My breath caught as another figure walked into the room—Luciano.My heart raced the moment my eyes landed on him. I clenched my fists around the blanket and gulped nervously. His tall, command
...ADELINE Without Any Warning , he pushed me down onto the bed and Slammed his lips on mine , kissing me passionately , so passionately that I forgot the reason for being sad and crying and my whole mind was filled with the kiss we were sharing. I closed my eyes as his kiss got hotter each second. My body trembled feeling something building in me and he , all of a sudden , held the waistband of my pjs before pulling them down. I was weak and did not had the power so I just followed him. I closed my eyes and he pulled away , taking off my pjs and throwing them somewhere on the floor. I hide my face with the back of my hand and he chuckled before pulling my hand away from my flushed face. I gulped and he looked down at my underwear that had a wet spot on my underwear as his smirk grew wider making me look away in embarrassment. All of a sudden , he tapped my hip and I bucked my hips up as he slide down my underwear smoothly. I closed my legs and shut my eyes tightly not to fee
...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
...ADELINE The room was filled with tension as the evening wore on. I sat on one of the plush couches and my posture poised, hands resting calmly on my lap. Vladimir, as ever, remained beside me, his dark presence an impenetrable wall of silence. His cold eyes scanned the room, offering nothing of warmth or invitation. His body language was unmistakable—he didn’t care about the people around him, nor did he make any attempt to hide his indifference. After what he’d been through, it was a sure outcome. Luciano, seated across from me, was unable to mask the simmering irritation in his gaze. He glared at me with intensity, as though trying to read the thoughts hidden behind my composed expression. I knew he had questions to ask and he could not do that in front of his family and it made me laugh. A man who can’t accept me in front of his family can do nothing. How could he be loyal. His eyes narrowed as they briefly flickered over to Vladimir, then back to me. The animosity bet
...AUTHOR’S POVAdeline exhaled heavily as she stepped inside Luciano’s grand mansion, the weight of her return pressing down on her like a vice. The air was thick with expectation, and even before she had fully crossed the threshold, she knew—they had been waiting and she was prepared to give them. It was as if the walls themselves whispered her name. Luciano’s men had already spread the word, and in a matter of seconds, the entire house was set into motion that she was here. The once-familiar halls no longer felt welcoming. The warmth she had once associated with this place had long since turned cold.She took another step, but the moment she did, the heavy wooden doors swung open behind her, and a rush of hurried footsteps filled the space.Adeline stopped.Aurora was the first to reach her, barreling toward her with tear-filled eyes, wrapping her arms around her in a desperate hug. “Adeline!” she breathed, holding her tightly as if afraid she would disappear again.But Ade
...ADELINE I laid sprawled on the bed, my fingers idly tracing the soft fabric of the sheets as my mind refused to rest. No matter how much I tried to distract myself, no matter how many deep breaths I took, I couldn’t escape him.Luciano.His name alone sent a shiver down my spine, and the mere thought of him had me body betraying me. I had needs and I wanted him. I hated that how much of an effect he had on me. My mind was occupied by him and my body …… craved him and it messed me. I could see him so clearly in my mind—those piercing blue eyes that always seemed to look straight through me, the sharp cut of his jaw, the way his muscles flexed beneath his crisp shirts, his powerful presence that both terrified and consumed me.I had spent so long fighting for his love, so long yearning for even the smallest sliver of his affection. And now, even after everything that had happened, even after all the lies and betrayals, …… I still wanted him.My breath hitched as a slow, burning
...ADELINE I sat curled up on the couch, my arms wrapped around my legs as I buried my face in my knees. The dim glow of the lamp beside me cast long shadows across the room, but I barely noticed. My thoughts were a tangled mess, circling the same painful truth over and over again. The image of Vladimir getting tortured made me want to end my life in guilt for not being there for him but …… the pain i also felt for was …… myself and ……Luciano.For so many years, I had tried. I had fought for his love, endured his coldness, his silence, his indifference. I had stood by his side, hoping—praying—that one day, he would see me, truly seeme. That he would love me the way I had loved him.But after everything I had learned… after the truth had come crashing down around me like an avalanche, burying everything I once believed in, I could no longer see a future with him. I could not see …… myself with him. Not anymore. I lifted my head slightly, exhaling a deep sigh, my heart heavy wit
...AUTHOR’S POV The tension in Luciano’s study was suffocating. The air was thick with his rage, his frustration, his desperation. Two days. Two fucking days since Adeline had disappeared, and he was unraveling by the second.His usually calculated mind—his greatest weapon—felt clouded with a storm of emotions he couldn’t control. He had spent years mastering the art of dominance, of always being three steps ahead. But now? Now he felt like he was walking blindly into the unknown, and it was driving him insane.His fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white, his pulse a violent drum against his skin. He couldn’t eat. Couldn’t sleep. Every time he closed his eyes, all he could see was her face—the way she looked at him the last time he saw her.Furious.Determined.And then she was gone.Luciano exhaled sharply, his chest rising and falling with barely restrained fury. He turned his gaze to William, his right-hand man, who stood rigidly near the desk. William had already