~~~ Colombia. Reina woke up to the sound of voices nearby. As she opened her eyes, she saw Lucas's blurry face looking down at her. “Reina, are you okay? I'm sorry, my love, I didn’t know you were pregnant.” “I'm pregnant?” Reina replied, placing her hand on her stomach. A smile spread across her face as she caressed it and whispered, “My baby.” Lucas, who hadn't finished speaking, continued. “No, my love, your fall was hard. You lost the baby, and the doctor said it damaged your womb. You won’t be able to bear another child.” Lucas spoke gently to Reina, taking Reina's hands and giving them a gentle squeeze. However, Reina turned away after absorbing Lucas' words, a wave of anguish washing over her as Lucas’s words echoed harshly in her mind, crashing down on her like a tidal wave. The reality of her situation settled in; she was pregnant, but once again, she had lost the precious life that could have been. After enduring the heartbreak of her second pregnancy slipping through
~~~ Sicily. Nestled deep within the enchanting woods at the foot of a majestic mountain is a grand, castle-like mansion that stands in solitary splendor. Its imposing stone façade, adorned with intricate carvings, hints at the history and elegance that lie within. A winding driveway leads away from the nearest town, which is a few kilometers distant, ensuring that the enchanting place remains a secluded sanctuary. Surrounded by towering trees and soft whispers of nature, the secluded haven offers a breathtaking expanse of the sea, where the hues of the water shift dramatically with the changing sky, providing a picturesque background that adds to the allure of its remote location. Embodying the perfect blend of tranquility and elegance, creating a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A young boy dressed in gray pajamas was running away from his nannies and went inside one room he knew the nannies wouldn't be able to follow him in. Alexandre, on entering his d
After an hour's drive, Xavier stepped out of his car and entered his mansion with one hand casually tucked into his pocket. “Welcome back, sir,” three maids in their crisp uniforms, doing their hourly cleaning in the vast living room, greeted when they saw their boss enter the room. Xavier nodded and nodded and made his way up the stairs to his room. What Xavier didn't expect on reaching his bedroom was to find his naked fiancée lying on the bed. “Amore mio,” Yolanda said, sitting up and crawling towards Xavier, who was now standing in front of the bed with his dark eyes fixed on her. “I miss you, and since you told me on the phone you would be home in a few hours, I decided to surprise you,” Yolanda said, getting off the bed and kneeling in front of Xavier and starting to unbuckle his belt while holding his gaze as he looked down at her. “Do you like my surprise?” Yolanda asked in a sultry voice as she brought out her tongue to moisten her lips, stroking the huge bulge that had gr
After settling into their luxurious hotel suite, Lucas generously tipped the hotel bellboy before shutting the door with a soft click. The atmosphere was instantly charged with a sense of intimacy as he turned his attention to Reina, who was seated on the plush sofa with an exhausted expression. With a gentle smile on his lips, he approached her and kneeled before her, his hands reaching for her leg and gently sliding off her heels. He brought her soft foot to his lips after removing her heels and placed a lingering kiss on it before moving to the other foot and performing the same tender act. He began to massage her foot and couldn’t help but gaze up at Reina, who was looking down at him with radiant eyes and a smile, her cheeks flushed. “Aww, how sweet of my husband,” she cooed, her voice full of admiration and satisfaction. Lucas returned her smile, feeling an unexplainable warmth spread across his chest at her words. ‘What is this feeling? Why was he feeling that way and toward
~~ Present day ~~ After the reporters were escorted out of the room, Reina pushed Xavier off her. “You are welcome,” Xavier said sarcastically, and Reina turned to him sharply and asked angrily. “What? Don't tell me you expected me to thank you? You brute!” Reina exclaimed, turning to get off the bed, but Xavier, feeling provoked by her insult, held her and swiftly hovered over her, his hand pinning her wrists above her head. “Let me go!” Reina screamed, her voice filled with a mix of anger and desperation as she squirmed against Xavier's unyielding hold. Despite her fierce attempts to break free, his grip was like iron, unwavering and resolute. Panic surged through her as she realized how powerless she felt against him—he was formidable and showed no sign of giving in. Xavier smirked, a frown on his face as his spare hand went to her thigh, spreading her legs wide. Holding her leg up, he began grinding his erection against her pussy. “Brute, hmm? Why not let me demonstrate jus
~~~The previous night~~~ In a club a few meters from the hotel, Natalie Romano was sitting on a sofa with a half bottle of expensive whiskey in front of her. She reached for the bottle and poured herself another glass and gulped it down. “Damn you! Alfonso!” She exclaimed in a drunken voice, "Am I not pretty?!” She poured herself another glass and gulped it down. Natalie has been obsessed with Alfonso since childhood, but the arrogant bastard never spared her even a glance. She used to do all stupid stuff, even putting her life in danger, just to have him come to her rescue. However, recently she found out from one of the guards she paid to report all of Alfonso's daily activities to her that Alfonso was seeing someone again after the previous one. She got pictures of them being intimate. But yesterday, she found out he proposed to the girl. She had wanted to find that bitch and kill her. But she didn't want Alfonso to hate her. Unable to take more of the pain, she escaped from ho
A few minutes later, Reina arrived at Lucas's suite. Seeing the bodyguards at the door, she realized why the man had been able to enter their suite; Lucas had left with them. The bodyguards acknowledged her arrival with, “Madam.” Reina let out a forceful smile as one of them opened the door for her. On entering, she saw Lucas walking out of the bedroom in a white shirt tucked into his signature cream trouser. But his expression switched when he saw her. “Mi amor,” Reina said, stopping in front of him. “What are you doing here?” Lucas asked, his voice cold and dismissive as he turned to walk away, but Reina’s fingers wrapped around his wrist, her grip firm yet pleading. “My love,” she began, her voice quivering with emotion. “I came to see you. Why did you move into a new place? Why didn’t you come back to our suite? I was waiting for you.” As Reina spoke, the hope in her eyes gleamed like fragile glass, ready to break with any harsh word. At her words, Lucas smirked, a bitte
As the video played out in front of her, a wave of disbelief washed over Reina. Tears kept falling down her cheeks as she sat on the edge of the sofa, the flickering light from the screen casting shadows across her anguished face. She could hardly fathom the reality of what she was witnessing. She never would have believed it if someone had told her. For the four years she had been married to Lucas, she had never taken control in their intimate moments, to mention riding a man’s dick; she didn't even know she could do it. But now, there it was—evidence. Lucas had often expressed his frustrations about her lack of enthusiasm in their intimacy, yet there she was... Feeling utterly devastated by a betrayal she hadn’t even known she was capable of. Her finger trembled as she pressed the delete button. Erasing the video. She turned to face Lucas and handed the phone back to him, desperation etched in her features. “Lucas, please believe me,” she pleaded urgently, her voice cracking wit
After helping Alexandre with his evening bath, Reina settled into the plush sofa as she lifted Alexandre onto her lap, his small frame nestling comfortably against her. With a warm smile, she reached for the book that lay on the table. She opened it; the familiar smell of paper and ink wafted up, and she began to read the story, her voice weaving through the words like a soothing lullaby in the cozy glow of the room.“Once upon a time, there lived a pig mummy and her three little pigs. One day, when the little pigs were hungry, their Mummy pig went into the kitchen to prepare their meal, but she found there was no food; she checked her wallet, and all her money was gone too.”“Oh, no…” Alexandre said, and Reina smiled and continued.“Not knowing what to do, Mummy Pig told the three little pigs they were old enough, so she sent them to go and begin their life. But told the three little pigs to be careful of the big bad wolf in the forest." At Reina's words, Alexandre snuggled into his
The weight of Enzo's choices bore down on him like a crushing tide. He had thought he could prevent the inevitable when he and his family moved to Mexico. He believed, in his naive hopefulness, that a fresh start in Mexico would shield them from the dark shadows of his past. They had moved from one house to another over the course of two years, each time feeling the suffocating grip of fear tighten around them whenever they caught the slightest hint of someone watching, lurking. Yet despite their efforts, Don Emilio had always managed to track them down, proving that some devils never truly rest.But one week ago, he went back to his other family back in Italy, only to uncover the shocking truth that Don Emilio had been training his 4 years innocent young son, wielding him as a weapon against his own blood. As Enzo stood there, heart racing as his little son held a gun pointed at him, he never expected that the moment would come when his boy would pull a trigger.But in a twist of f
The moment Lucas entered his office and Victor saw him, his heart skipped a beat at his friend's appearance, twisting his insides with the weight of his betrayal.“Man, when did you arrive?” Victor asked, forcing a casual tone that didn't quite mask the turmoil brewing beneath the surface. His mind raced, grappling with the remorse that clawed at him for betraying the very man who trusted him.“An hour ago,” Lucas replied, settling into his chair. His mind racing to a memory he recalled on his way back, a memory from his childhood he had forgotten, a memory of him and his mom, together with his dad, visiting an amusement park he had seen in Italy, when he went looking for Reina. Lucas closed his eyes as a memory he had locked away in his mind for years began to play in his mind. ~ Flashback, 26 years ago ~“Mummy, why are you hiding me in here? It’s so dark, and I’m scared,” 5-year-old Lucas whimpered, his small voice trembling in the dim light as he watched his mother’s heart-wrench
~~~ Colombia. It was a few minutes past midnight when Victor woke up to the sound of his door creaking open. Heart pounding, he swiftly reached beneath his pillow, fingers wrapping around the cold, hard grip of his gun. With a burst of adrenaline, he rolled off the bed, flicking the switch, flooding the room with light, cutting through the shadows as it illuminated the figure standing in the doorway. He froze as his grip around the gun faltered as his breath caught in his throat, his eyes widening in disbelief at the unexpected sight before him. “Miss Bianca, what are you doing in my room naked?” Victor asked in a hoarse voice. Bianca smiled sultry and began approaching Victor, pulling off the flimsy robe she was wearing. “What is wrong, Victor? Don't tell me you don't want this as much as I do. I've noticed the way your eyes linger on me these past few days, filled with desire, each glance a silent confession of your feelings. I know you want us to start off where we ended last ti
Reina approached Xavier's dark ebony door, its smooth surface gleaming ominously in the dim hallway light. With a gentle knock, she hesitated, anxiety swirling within her, before finally turning the knob. However, as she pushed the door open, a jolt of surprise coursed through her when she found herself face to face with Alfonso, his posture tense and eyes wild. Caught off guard, Reina forced a smile, trying to mask her uneasiness. “I was coming to check if…,” she began, but Alfonso interrupted her, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “...if he was dead?” He finished, a manic grin stretching across his face, although it barely concealed the anger that simmered just beneath the surface. Reina’s face contorted into a frown as she absorbed his words. “Excuse me?” She retorted, indignation flaring within her. “Why else would you be here if not to confirm that you successfully killed him?” Alfonso shot back, his expression a mixture of mischievous delight and suppressed rage. “I w
“You bitch! It's your fault he got bitten by a snake!” Yolanda shouted, her voice trembling with emotion. Reina, momentarily stunned, shook her head in disbelief. “No,” she whispered, trying to steady herself as she felt the weight of Yolanda's words bearing down on her. “Where is he? I need to see him!” With a sense of desperation, Reina pushed past Yolanda, intent on reaching Xavier. But Yolanda, fueled by anger and fear, shoved her back. Reina dropped to the floor, feeling lost and helpless in that moment. “You have no right to go in there!” Yolanda exclaimed. Reina stood up, determination coursing through her veins as she slapped Yolanda twice and yelled, “This is the last time you'll lay your hand on me, and you have no right to stop me from seeing Xavier. If you're his fiancée, I'm his fucking whore!!” “You shameless bitch!” Yolanda said, lifting her hand to deliver another slap. “Don’t hit my mummy, you bad woman!” cried a small voice, filled with determination. Reina
Xavier picked up Reina's trail a few minutes into the forest, and his heart skipped a beat at the thought of where she was heading. The place flashing in his mind like a warning light. With urgency, he began to run after her. Years ago, his grandfather, Emilio, had uncovered a hidden clearing deep within the woods—a treacherous haven inhabited by venomous snakes. And they attacked on any intrusion. This place, once a secret, had become a nightmarish landscape; it was where traitors were sent to endure a fate worse than death, a torturous ground steeped in fear and betrayal. The thought of Reina venturing into such danger sent a shiver down his spine, fueling his desperate chase through the tangled trees.~ ♤ ~ Xavier halted abruptly, his heart racing at the sight of Reina rooted to the spot, her body trembling with fear. There were snakes gaining in on her, some hanging from the branches of the tree above her.“No matter what, don't move!” Xavier said in a reassuring voice. His bari
Xavier's heart raced as he dashed out and jumped into one of his cars. The engine roared to life, and he sped toward the gate with a mix of urgency. Questions buzzed in his mind like angry hornets. Why would Reina resort to such risky behavior? Was she desperate to flee from him so much that she put her life in danger? Xavier's grip around the steering wheel tightened as the tires screeched to a halt as he approached the gate. The bodyguards, who had been on high alert, exchanged surprised glances at the sight of their boss stepping out of the vehicle, their expressions a mix of confusion and concern. “Boss,” Dimitri, the leader of the bodyguards, said, his brow furrowing as he met his boss’s anxious expression. “My wife is lost in the woods; mobilize the men to begin a search. I'm going after her,” Xavier said impatiently, walking ahead; his mind raced with thoughts of finding her in one piece. “Fuck!” he cursed frustrated. “But boss, there are enemies lurking in the woods, ready
Reina, in black, comfortable sneakers and fitted jeans, the fabric of her black sweater a stark contrast to her fair skin, and her long hair was pulled neatly into a ponytail that swayed with her movements, was anxiously pacing in her brightly lit room, the silence of the night amplifying the whirlpool of thoughts in her mind. She paused, her gaze fixed on the clock mounted on the wall. It was eleven o'clock. Biting her thumbnail—a habit she had since childhood—she does that whenever she is about to do something wrong, like taking something she knew wasn't hers. Reina took a deep breath before heading into the closet.A few minutes later, she emerged, clutched in her hand was a glittering purse that sparkled in the bright light. She glanced at the clock again; it was twenty minutes past eleven. Taking a deep breath, Reina approached her bedroom door, her heart racing with each step. She opened it slowly, peeking out into the hallway that was shrouded in darkness and stillness. The hou