With Enzo and Lucas out tending to their respective duties, the house felt unusually quiet. Rosario sat in the living room, her gaze occasionally drifting toward Ximena, who remained slumped on the couch, as if the world rested on her shoulders. Ximena didn't go to work because she had been feeling under the weather for days now.âHere, madam,â the maid announced softly, handing a glass of lemonade perched on a tray.âThank you,â Ximena replied, her voice barely above a whisper as she took the drink. She immediately took the glass to her lips, taking a generous sip.âAhhhâŠâ she moaned, the cool, savory flavor awakening her senses. She felt delighted; todayâs lemonade was exceptionally delicious, quenching her thirst perfectly.Rosario looked at Ximena at her behavior once again. She had noticed the changes in Ximena the past few days. A motherâs instinct nagged at her; she was unwilling to acknowledge the truth, but it was undeniableâher daughter was pregnant.âDidnât Marco promise to
âWhat? Mother, are you saying Iâm not your daughter?â Ximenaâs eyes widened in confusion, her mind racing for an explanation. âNo, I gave birth to you. You are my flesh and blood,â Rosario reassured her, frustration mingling with love in her tone. âHowever, Lucas⊠Heâs not blood. He was adopted by my sister.â âHow? But I saw pictures of your pregnant sister.â Ximena asked, perplexed. Rosario sat quietly, her expression shifting as she recalled a painful memory. âYes, my sister was indeed pregnant, and she gave birth, but he was stillborn. There was this new mother who didn't have a home; she lived on the street. She was in the same hospital ward as my sister,â Rosario began, her voice tinged with sadness. âShe had a striking resemblance to my sisterâblonde hair and piercing gray eyes.â Rosario's fingers fidgeted nervously as she continued, âThe woman seemed fine, full of hope, but then came the moment for her first walk after delivery. When she stood up from the bed, it was as
Lucas' heart pound fiercely in his chest as the truck he was driving was halted upon their arrival at the iron gates that were heavily guarded by Xavier's men. The tension in the air was palpable.âWe will perform a swift search. Thereâs an assassin who might be hiding in the trunk of your truck,â Dimitri declared, his voice steady yet authoritative. Lucas nodded, attempting to mask the anxiety swirling within him. âOkay, okay, please go ahead,â he responded, but inside, a storm of panic raged. âNo, he couldnât let them take Reina.â Determined not to let them find Reina, Lucasâ gaze moved to the strong iron gates looming ahead as doubts crept into his mind. He wondered if the truck would withstand the impact if he dared to hit it.But he quickly banished the thought when he heard the leader of the men speak.âStop!â Dimitri commanded the men who were approaching the trunk. âThe intruder has been arrested.â With a hand gesture, he signaled to his men at the gate to open it, allowing L
âWho is it?â Lucas asked with a hoarse edge to his voice, heavy with tension. âItâs your father, Lucas. Thereâs something important we need to discuss,â Enzo called out, his tone steady yet urgent. âCanât it wait? Iâm... Iâm kind of in the middle of something right now,â Lucas replied, frustration creeping into his words. âOf course, of course, I can wait,â Enzo responded in a calm voice. âOkay, I will come down once I'm done,â Lucas said as he took his dick in his hand to thrust into Reina, but he realized he would hurt her since she wasn't ready, so he got off her and decided to wait till she's awake. He got out of bed and disappeared into the bathroom. Reina's eyes fluttered open at the jolting sound of the bathroom door slamming shut. Her body remained motionless on the bed, trapped in a mist of confusion as fragments of her past and present collided in her mind. Memories floated around her like wisps of fog, subtle and intangible. She could visualize her marriage, a tapestr
Trigger warning: torture and bloody scenes. Please skip if you are easily triggered. ~~~ Inside a dimly lit cell, the agonizing cry of a man drenched in blood could be heard. In front of the man stood Xavier, whose knuckles were bloodied with the man's blood, and inside his hand was a small tool that was similar to a plier. âIt's such a pity you still refused to speak because I was planning to let your wife and two daughters go, but guess what?â Xavier asked, his voice so cold, it sent chills creeping down Diego's spine. âMotherfuckerâŠ! What did you do to my wife and kids?!â Diego, Andre's assistant, asked in a loud but shaky voice. âOh, you will find out once I'm done with you,â Xavier said menacingly. âYou devil, you wouldn't know when you got hitâŠâ Diego was saying when Xavier shook his head, waving his index finger at him, an indication for Diego to shut up. âNo, no, no,â Xavier said, taking his hand, and with the plier, he pulled out Diego's thumbnail. âAhhh, fu
~ Seven and a half years ago ~ Reina's eyes flew open at the sound of her alarm, a broad smile appearing on her lips as she realized today was her nineteenth birthday. She got off the bed just as there was a knock at her door. âWho is it?â Reina asked, stretching out as her door opened to reveal her parents, with her dad holding in his hands a cake. âHappy birthday, mi hija,â Reina's mother said as she pulled her into a tight hug. âThank you, Mom,â Reina replied with a happy smile. Her father hugged her, and after making a wish, they left her to get ready. Reina had walked out of the bathroom when she heard the sound of her phone ringing. She approached it and saw it was Bianca. Smiling, she answered the call and took it to her ear. âHappy birthday, bestie,â Bianca's cheerful voice sounded from the phone, and Reina's smile widened. âThank you, Bianca. HowâŠâ Reina began, but Bianca interrupted her with, âUm, you know Lucas? The guy I introduced to you?â she asked, âOh yeah, Luc
One week ago, Bianca and Lucas went to the club together. There she overheard some ladies' conversation regarding a sex trafficker named Nikolai. And after some investigation, Bianca spoke with the manager, who, after Bianca revealed her purpose, agreed to help her. But he also explained he couldn't just take the girl Bianca wanted him to take, but they had to go through the necessary paperwork and process, and also how the said person would be auctioned for the highest bidder to buy her. So the man gave Bianca the contact information of Nikolai but told Bianca to never tell him he gave her the information. Two days later, after deciding how to speak with Nikolai, Bianca called him. ~~~ Inside Nikolai's office, Nikolai and Xavier were in the middle of a discussion when his phone began to ring. He answered it on a loudspeaker, and a small woman's voice came through. âHello, am I speaking to Don Nikolai?â Nikolai shared a perplexed look with Xavier before answering. âYes, h
âMotherâŠ!â Reina exclaimed, sitting up, her heart beating wildly at the dream she had just had. She was about to place a hand on her racing heart to calm down when the door opened. She looked over, and her mouth hung open in shock at the handsome man who stood in the doorway. âYouâŠâ Reina breathed just as a happy smile started to form on her lips, and her cheeks turned crimson. She slyly, but quickly, tucked her hair behind her ears, an attempt to look presentable to the man at the door. She also wiped her lips with the back of her hand in case she had drooled. Just then another man in a white coat appeared behind him. That's when Reinaâs gaze scrutinized the place, her face twisting into confusion on realizing she was in a hospital ward. âWhy am I here?â Reina asked as she tried to recall how she ended up in a hospital. However, she was hit with a sudden severe headache and couldn't remember anything. Just the memory of her walking into Xavier at a coffee shop, which seemed to l
However, the bodyguards realized Reina was missing and went searching for her, and they were currently making their way to the camera room to check the mall's footage. âMiss, are you alright?â The driver of the cart asked, and a few onlookers had gathered around her. âI⊠I don't knowâŠâ Reina said, grabbing her head as her mind was in a frenzy and confused state. âReinaâŠ?â A familiar muscular voice said, and Reina looked in the direction of the voice and saw her two bodyguards, Antonio and Octavio. âAntonio and Octavio?â she said. âMiss Reina, we have been looking for you for so long; what are you doing here?â Antonio asked, approaching Reina's side and squatting. âI don't know,â Reina answered flusteredly, and her face was twisted with confusion. âYou have been looking for me? Why?â she asked. âMiss Reina, you have been missing for almost two years,â Octavio said as he scanned Reina's face with concern. âWhat are you saying? If so, why don't I remember anything?â Reina questi
4 months later. Reina's eyes were fixed on Alexandreâs piercing green eyes that were staring back at her as she breastfed him. âWarrior, do you want to tell Mummy something?â Reina asked softly as she smiled widely at four-month-old Alexandre, who smiled but continued to suck on her breast. âMummy loves you very much, okay?â Reina said, and he smiled again as if he could understand his mother. Thirty minutes later, Alexandre had fallen asleep, and Reina softly tucked him in his cradle and turned on the baby monitor. She went ahead and pumped up breast milk into the prepared feeding bottles. After that, Reina decided to soak up to relax her tired muscles. As the warm water began to relax her, Reina rested her head on the headrest of the bathtub; she closed her eyes just as the image of Xavier's shirt stained with red lipstick flashed in her mind, and her eyes flew open. âXavier, I'm sorry,â she muttered dejectedly as she sat up. Three days ago, when Xavier arrived home, she had
The car Xavier was riding in came to a halt after passing the threshold of his iron gates. Xavier stepped out of the car, his eyes bloodshot as his trembling hands were pulled into fists as he tried his best to control the whirlwind of rage swirling inside. He approached Reina, who was seated with her back toward him. The slight trembling of her shoulders hinted she was crying. âAmore mio,â Xavier whispered, stopping in front of her, but her head remained lowered as she nervously played with her fingers. Xavier knelt in front of her, taking her trembling hands, as he coaxed softly, âI'm sorry, please look at me.â Reina finally looked up with a wet face and murmured, âXavier, IâŠâ She couldn't speak as more tears continued to fall down her face. âI don't understand; did I do something wrong?â She finally asked. âNo, tesoro, blame me. I gave him the courage for him to act this reckless without thinking twice. But it ends today. Please don't cry, you're breaking my heart,â Xavi
Two months later. Xavier had finished serving Reina the food he had prepared for her. He was serving himself when he saw Reina take a spoonful to her mouth. However, the next thing he saw was Reina hurriedly pulling out some tissue papers before spitting out the food. Xavier stopped what he was doing and reached for her hand on the table and demanded, his voice steady and calm, betraying none of the tension within him. âWhat's wrong?â He asked, âDo you not like the meal?â He added, his brow furrowed with concern. Reina took the tissue away from her lips before turning to Xavier but remained silent, her gaze fixed on her untouched food. âDid I miss an ingredient?âXavier asked again, and this time Reina shook her head before saying. âXavier, I love your cooking, but for days now, I don'tâŠâ âEnjoy it?â Xavier completed her sentence. âI'm sorry, Amore mio, I've been forcing myself and eating what you cook for me, but I end up throwing everything out. I'm sorry, IâŠâ Reina tried
This chapter is rated +18; please skip it if you are uncomfortable. ~~~ âStraddle me, tesoro,â Xavier demanded, his hoarse voice pleading. âShow me how, Daddy,â Reina asked, her body trembling with ecstasy and her breath labored as Xavierâs dick continued twitching against her sensitive clit. âHold me,â Xavier said, bringing Reina's arms around his neck. Reina obeyed, leaning over him and wrapping her arms around his neck, her fingers going up to his hair as she gently brushed her fingers up his nape and intertwined them in Xavier's hair. Xavier closed his eyes, overwhelmed by the intense sensations jolting through him at Reina's fingers caressing his skin. He grabbed Reina by the hips as he began guiding her, back and forth so her pussy was sliding up and down his dick, his balls hitting her asshole. âOh my goodnessâŠâ Reina cried out; she was so sensitive and shivery as Xavier continued to grind her pussy over his erection. Reina brushed her lips against Xavier's, leani
This chapter is rated +18; please skip it if you are uncomfortable. ~~~ âYou're very beautiful,â Xavier whispered against her nape as his hands went to her waist and he began slithering down her curves. âFuck, I need to calm down,â Xavier cursed under his breath, finding it hard to control himself. He unclasped her bra and pulled down her panties so she stood naked before him. His eyes raked her perfect body, her heart-shaped ass, and he began to circle her, stopping in front of her. Feeling exposed, Reina tried covering herself with her hands, but Xavier grabbed them, stopping her as he watched her intensely. He cupped her cheek, his thumb alluringly brushing her lips for a few torturous seconds before he began to move down her neck, her breasts, and playing with her nipples before he pinched them. âAhhhh!â Reina cried, feeling a heat pool in her legs; it was more intense than what she felt whenever Xavier kissed her. Xavier continued his escapade on her body, and Reina sucked
This chapter is rated +18; please skip it if you are uncomfortable. ~~~ Thousands of questions spiraled in Reina's mind as Xavier headed in the direction of his study. 'Why was he heading that way? She understands he told her he had prepared a surprise honeymoon. But why is he going to his study? Is the surprise perhaps there?' Reina's thoughts raced, but she couldn't voice her curiosity. She remained quiet as Xavier stepped into his study; she watched in confusion when he walked toward his desk and pressed a finger on the polished surface. Reina couldn't keep her mouth shut anymore and inquired, âWhat are you doing?â Xavier smirked; he had seen the curiosity in Reina's eyes, yet she didn't speak. Seems she got impatient. He spun around just as the secret door opened. âA secret passage?â Reina asked with surprise etched on her face. âYes, Micetta.â âSince when has it been there?â âYears, but where I'm taking you to is a surprise I prepared just for you a few weeks ago
Alfonso informed all the staff in Xavier's mansion about Reina, how they should address her, and keep their mouths shut. ~ It was afternoon when Xavier and Reina arrived at the mansion. She remained seated after Xavier exited the car. She was suddenly nervous. She didn't remember anything, and if she was right, what she remembered was their first encounter, but why does she feel something is amiss whenever she looks into Xavier's eyes? âWas he hiding something from her? Is it about the accident she had? What about her parents? Why hasn't Xavier said anything about them?â At the thought, Reina's heart skipped a beat as tears began to pool in her eyes. âWas she with her parents during the accident? Did theyâŠ?â âAre you alright, amore mio?â Xavier asked after opening Reina's side of the door and found her at the brink of tears. âWhere are my parents? Were they with me during the accident?â Reina asked, tears falling down her face. Xavier let out a shaky sigh before stretching ou
âMotherâŠ!â Reina exclaimed, sitting up, her heart beating wildly at the dream she had just had. She was about to place a hand on her racing heart to calm down when the door opened. She looked over, and her mouth hung open in shock at the handsome man who stood in the doorway. âYouâŠâ Reina breathed just as a happy smile started to form on her lips, and her cheeks turned crimson. She slyly, but quickly, tucked her hair behind her ears, an attempt to look presentable to the man at the door. She also wiped her lips with the back of her hand in case she had drooled. Just then another man in a white coat appeared behind him. That's when Reinaâs gaze scrutinized the place, her face twisting into confusion on realizing she was in a hospital ward. âWhy am I here?â Reina asked as she tried to recall how she ended up in a hospital. However, she was hit with a sudden severe headache and couldn't remember anything. Just the memory of her walking into Xavier at a coffee shop, which seemed to l