Isabella POV“My bachelor party, why else?” He raises a brow at me“Then why ask us to come, it’s a bachelor party” I raise a brow at him, confusion on my faceHe ignores me, “Did you get my gift?”“it will be hard not to get it, I need you to take it back anyways” I turn to the window, watching as we drive past the sea.“And why is that?” he raises a brow at me, deep voice piercing through my facade“Well I don’t want to accept a gift, and be called a gold-digger for it, our only agreement was to get married and in exchange you would pay off my father's debts, I don’t need extra special treatment from the other debtors you have” I point at him, relaxing in my seat afterHe comes closer, his fingers grabbing my chin and turning my head to him forcefully, he pulls his head closer to mine and I can feel his hot breath on my face, my heart thumps widely in my chest and my eyes open wide in shock, is he going to?“You automatically got special treatment, the moment you agreed to be Mrs D
Isabella POVMy eyes are immediately blinded by neo-light, I ignore Dominic and Grace, my girls and I screaming in excitement as we enter, we are quickly led to the VIP area, and I notice Dominic and Grace are yet to come in“Ignore them” Rafaelle bumps his shoulders with mine, let's have fun uh? he sends me a kind smile“How long have you known him for?” I ask as he hands me a cocktail, my voice louder as the sound of music fills our ears“Enough” he guides me to the balcony which looks down at the main club, hundreds of people dancing and screaming to the beat of the music, a DJ, on the stand.“You dance?” he raises a brow at me, watching me down my glass in a few gulps.“Yeah, I nod, turning away from him, I grab the girls and we head downstairs into the crowd.We dance together along to the song, my body moves swiftly and sensually, we giggle and laugh, and a while later we are separated by the crowd, I don’t worry too much as I can just head upstairs if I want to find them.I kee
I don’t know where the strength comes from, I immediately push Dominic away, rushing from beside him, I rush to the door, locking it immediately, I turn around, my panic-stricken ones meeting with Dominic's confused one.“What are you doing?” he frowns sitting up on the bed in the dark.“Isabella!!, are you in there?” I hear Hannah knock“I’ll get it” Dominic stands“You’re equally as drunk, I stop him as he crosses the gap between us, standing in front of me“He frowns, his hands moving across me and grabbing the door knob“Next time, try not to put grace in my face so much, I remember, coldly blocking out the heart-stumping kiss we just had, and also, I don’t want a copied version of Grace gifts, grace ideas, I don’t want them anymore,” I turn away allowing him to pull the door open.“Oh Dominic,” Hannah quips“What are you doing here?” Bianca raises a brow at him“Dominic?” Reyna calls from the floor, where she is curled up drunkHe steps out of my room, the hallway light shinning
Isabella POVA few hours later, I fully sink into the role of the bride, Bianca and I head to the hotel first, the makeup artist and stylist are already in full move.I need Coffee, I pout at Bianca, ill be upstairs soon, I tell her as we arrive.She nods walking away, I head into the restaurant, quickly grabbing a cup of coffee.The elevator doors open and my eyes meet with bright blue ones, panic written on his face.“Whoa, you two are not meant to see each other till later today,” Rafaelle says, tapping the elevator button quicklyBefore it can close, I step inside, I don’t know why I do, but I do “Good morning” I say, sipping on my drinkDominic stays quiet and unmoving, watching the elevator doors as they move upwards, the lights shinning brightly at his form in a casual shirt and pants“Good morning” Rafaelle responds sensing the tense air “I can see you’re in a great mood this morning, no nerves?” Rafaelle continues“I’ll see you at the alter Rafaelle,” I say the elevator doors
Dominic POVThe elevator door closes and I finally stop holding my breath.“What was that about?” Rafaelle frowns turning to me“It's nothing, the Driver is he ready?” we leave in an hour “Are you ready to do this? Are you absolutely sure?” he turns to me, “No going back after this”.I nod, remembering what happened in the last 12 hours, I kissed her, her lips so inviting, her skin was so soft, she felt so good, and I'm sure it would have led somewhere but her friends had to come and ruin it.I had gone downstairs when my sisters called me to their room urgently, something about it being an emergency.I rushed to their room only to find Grace there, again it was her trying to make me believe she was cool now, we sat down and had a few drinks, the next morning I woke up half naked on her bed.I didn't pay her any mind as the wedding was in a few hours and I had to get back to New York I had promised to speak to her later about it but everything has been hectic since we got back.We dr
Isabella POVHe sighs, turning to me, “Isabella, you know I won't force you to do anything you do not want to do right?” he raises a brow at me I stand, the room quiet, the room reflecting with golden light, “You are Mrs Deluca now, my wife and my equal, Do what you want, just fulfill your part of the contract” he nods grabbing a few clothes, he walks past me up the stairs to the bathroomI quickly turn around in the mirror, trying to think of a way to pull my dress off since it's corset style.I hear the shower rubbing, I quickly try everything, even with the clothes hanger, but nothing works, soon I hear the shower stop running, I try to rush back to the couch but he comes down the stairs his eyes meeting with mine.My hair scattered, sweat glazing my skin, “Do you need help with that?”I breathe heavily, nodding at him.He throws the towel across his neck and walks slowly to me, the blue pajamas hug his waist, and a body-hugging white T-shirt covering his upper body, makes my brea
Isabella POVThe car moves slowly and I take the time to admire my surroundings, the home Dominic had gotten for us is in the best parts of New York, Manhattan.The car comes to a stop in front of a mansion with black gates barricading the mansion, the gate has a huge D in front of it, painted in gold and they part open upon arrival.The car comes to a stop and I spot my new Mother-in-law pacing the front of the vintage double doors.“What does she want now?” I mumble to myself.I push the cat door open, my feet meeting the graveled floor, “Madame DeLuca” I call out, her attention turning to me, eyes in a slit, and brows turned downward in worry.“You are here, is anything the matter?” I frown walking towards her.“Has the marriage been consummated?” She goes straight to the point halting me in my tracks I frown, my nose turned upwards in annoyance, “I think I’d rather keep that information to myself” I almost want to roll my eyes, I have better things to do and she’s currently wasti
Isabella POVI wake up to Thelma hovering over me, my ears ringing and my head hurting.“My head hurts” I squint trying to sit up but she stops me.“You hit your head when you fell, the doctor just left, he said you will be fine” she replies, turning to the table in the bedroom and grabbing a jug of water.“Here” she hands me the glass of water, “The doctor gave you medicine, your headache will go in no time”I frown sipping the water. Looking around the large bedroom, the room is painted white and has a vintage feel to it, with a king-sized bed and brown and white sheets covering the bed.“Mr. DeLuca is in his office” She notices the question mark on my face, “I will tell him you’re awake” She nods turning around“Don’t bother,” a deep drown takes over my features, my eyes narrowing, and my jaw clenching in anger “I’ll find him myself, just direct me to the office” I stand up from the bed, the floor seems to tilt as I stand up feeling dizzy and almost falling back down on the bed.“M
ISABELLA POVI gaze out through the port hole, still strapped to the bed when my stomach grumbles in pain.I sigh, “Don’t worry Baby, we will be fine” I rub my tummy my eyes meeting with the doorBang... It opens with a push, Rafaelle following through the doors.“Breakfast will be served outside, but only if you respect yourself,” he says softly, his eyes following mine “You have to do as I say. You can't run or escape. We are in the middle of the sea, so there is no escape,” he smirks, moving closer to the room.“I hate you, Rafaelle. No matter what you do, I can never pity you,” I spit, my voice filled with anger.He laughs, “You will learn to love me and live with me, we will be a happy family soon, I know it,” he says sitting on the bed, his fingers moving through the ropes slowly“You are delusional Rafaelle,” I say my voice cracking in pain.“Let us go, I will introduce you to my team, the people who made everything possible, hid me away, and made sure, you or that bastard Dom
ISABELLA POV My eyes turn to Rafaelle as he yells at Grace, “This is not the time for this Grace” he says his eyes wide “What do you mean? This was the plan, to torture her and kill her!!” she yells her eyes still blazing with anger “We can't go ahead with the plan,” he says his voice filled with urgency, “we have to leave here immediately” he turns around heading towards the boxes quickly filling them up with everything he bought “What do you mean?” she frowns, her eyes filled with concern as she watches him I laugh, my voice vibrating in the room as they both pause turning to me, “He caught you, he knows his best friend betrayed him” I continue as they watch me “And he is coming for you, he will kill you Rafaelle, he will hunt you, and you won't find any escape” I laugh deeply Grace's face scrunched in anger, fear, and anxiety on her features, “You have got to be kidding me, you can't be serious right now Rafaelle” She turns to him “Is this true? Is Dominic coming h
ISABELLA POV Rafaelle's face twists into anger, his eyes lighting up as his fingers slam sharply across my cheek leaving a stinging burn My eyes open in shock as I look across to him, taken aback by the slap He takes a deep breath, panting as his eyes meet with my shocked and terrified ones “I’m so sorry Bella” he whispers his eyes immediately filling with tears, “You just make me so angry!!” he yells his eyes wide like a crazed man My lips quiver as I watch him lose his mind, “You know I love you, I will never hurt you Bella” he moves closer to me, his fingers cupping my face in his softly I feel disgust wash over me as his sweat-stained face moves closer to me, “I didn't mean to hurt you my love” he says his voice shaking as he looks at me He pulls back panting hard, “Don’t say things like that again my love” he gulps turning to me. “It hurts me so much, I am not crazy, I am only crazily in love with you” he narrows his eyes at me, pulling me closer, his voice desp
ISABELLA POV I struggle against the ropes as they dig into my skin, I take in a deep breath, cement and chemicals filling my nostrils and I cough as a reaction I shake in fear as I hear the truck pull up again, my heart pounds in my chest at the thought of that man returning, and my mind reels back to the thought I had. Is this really Rafaelle? Why would he do this to me? It's even more suspicious as the man is silent, moving around me like a mime. “Please just let me go, I will pay anything, my husband is Dominic Deluca, he will give you anything, just please” I cry out taking in deep breaths, my heart pounding against my ribcage. He laughs, his deep voice echoing around what I think is a warehouse. “If I wanted your money, I would have kidnapped you long ago” he laughs his voice again seeming familiar I frown deeply, “who are you? What do you want with me?” I yell out fear in my voice as I move my head around nervously, my neck and face covered in heavy sweat. He ch
RAFAELLE POV I slam the truck shut after dumping Bella’s unconscious body on the metal. My eyes scan the area carefully for cameras before pulling off my mask, I slide into the front seat, starting the drive to the warehouse. A few minutes pass by and we end up at the warehouse, the smell of cement and chemicals filtering into my nose. My phone rings in my pocket, and I pull it out filled with adrenaline. “Grace, what??” I yell driving the truck directly into the warehouse and shutting it close aggressively “Have you done it? Is she there with you?” her voice calls out filled with anticipation I open the back of the truck, Bella rousing from her sleep, “Yes I did, I am at the warehouse now, I will turn off the phone and dispose of it now, I don’t need anyone tracing me” I say ending the call I grip the phone tightly in my grasp throwing it to the floor, it shatters into a hundred pieces, the sound waking up Bella “Dom? Dominic?” she cries out her voice slurry, but h
DOMINIC POV I walk into the upscale jewelry store the bright light blinding me, the manager in a deep blue suit, immediately moving to me. “Mr. Deluca welcome, your customized neckpiece will be out in a minute” he smiles widely pointing to the couch for me to wait. I nod, filled with excitement, I planned to get Bella and our unborn baby new presents, something to make her smile and remind her of Bianca “Here sir, they are ready” he walks towards me, the velvet boxes in hand. He pulls the box open, my eyes on the neckpiece, right in the middle is a diamond and silver pendant shaped in a lock shape with a silver clip connecting It to the other side. The clip has Bianca's name and her death date and the lock has Bella’s name and the expected date of delivery for our baby. I nod smiling down at the marvelous piece, “I will take it” I hand him my black card completing the payments The bag in hand and my cheeks hurting from smiling so much as I slip into the car, taking me
ISABELLA POV A wave of emotions overflow in me, tears following as I stare down at the test results in happiness, tears of joy streaming down my face. I take a deep breath trying to calm my excited heart, I have to tell Dominic, I spin around but I halt myself I can't afford anyone or the press to find out, I have to tell Dominic in private first. I walk out of the bathroom after touching up my makeup, moving back to the backyard as the sun sets. “You missed my speech, where were you?” Dominic turns to me his hands going behind me, resting on the top of my waist. “I had to use the toilet real quick” I whisper looking up at the sky as they start the fireworks. “Are you okay?” he turns to me a worried look on his face. I smile widely, “More than you know,” I say looking back at the fireworks. He lifts a brow at me and I shake my head. “Later when we get home,” I say my body filled with excitement. I’m a few hours we return home and I can barely contain my excitemen
ISABELLA POV After our impromptu date at my office, Dominic guides me home. Since we returned, Dominic has been like this, trying his possible best to be around me at all times. “What a gentleman” I whisper my voice low and husky, slightly drunk from the bottle of wine we shared. “I'm only your gentleman, Bella,” he says, his voice deep and laced with honey. His eyes meet mine in the dark foyer, my arms around his neck, and our gazes are locked in on each other. “Dom” I whisper while his lips meet with mine, they merge in a sweet hold, his finger moving through the strands of my blonde hair. His arms around my waist pull me closer to him, feeling him harden at my touch around his neck. He carries me to the bedroom, my legs locked around his waist, he doesn't bother with the lights laying me softly on the bed, his gaze meeting mine as I pant underneath him He kisses me softly on my neck his fingers unbuttoning my top, his lips trail to my neck revealing the purple bra I
DOMINIC POV The car drives into my mansion and I step out, the car and charity organization leave my head as I think about only one person.“Bella” I whisper her name as I enter the bedroom.I breathe out a sigh of relief at the sight of her comfortably sitting on the bed, since the threats I have been on high alert, and leaving her alone, even for a moment makes me lose my cool.“My love, did you miss me this much?” she giggles as I climb on the bed cuddling up against herMy heart expands at the sound of her laughter, “Yes I admit I missed you, there's nothing wrong with a grown man missing his wife” I leave a kiss on her cheek, and then her lips sliding off the bed to pull off my clothes “There is definitely nothing wrong with that” she stands helping me with my tie, “How was your day?” she lifts a brow in my direction helping me with my jacket next.I sigh, I dont know if I should tell her about my new discoveries, give her hope where there is nothing.“Nothing much, I visited o