* Thank you for so many lovely comments! I am overwhelmed to see your support and love! Keep voting for this book so that it can perform well in this Contest! By the way, a good news for all of you in advance. You will be able to read another mafia love story revolving Russian Don after I complete this current book! *|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||" Why aren't you asleep?", the familiar voice took my breath away. I swallowed thickly, pretending to be a tough girl on surface. An hour passed since his fiance left the mansion. David led her out through lies. Just like his boss, he didn't want Cassendra to find out what kind of relationship we were having.I shurgged without looking back at him," Just watching...why are you here?"I casted him a side glance. Despite pushing hard, I couldn't sound soft. His brows knitted tightly, detecting the iciness behind my voice. Letting out a low growl, he started approaching me," What kind of question is that? This is still my house and..you....you ar
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV||A big smile creepted on my lips when I saw my son, running towards me eagerly. I barely managed to catch him before he pounced on me," Mommy...I missed you.."Kissing his cheeks, I mouthed, smelling his freshly showered hairs," I missed you. Did you meet your great-grandpa, baby?"I haven't seen Luca ever since I woke up in my bed. Last night was amazing for me. For the first time, I felt that he was making love to me, the sincerity in his tone when he told me that Cassendra meant nothing to him. Was he scared of these feelings like me?Ryan's gambling voice snapped me back to reality," That.. Great-grandpa doesn't like me..He always tells me..to speak properly..or try learning something else..I...I don't like him.."My heart was clenching painfully after my son was speaking. I didn't expect him to like Ryan but at least, he could have treated him well. I guess, only Luca had a soft sight for Ryan only and sometimes David. Matteo didn't go well with Ryan or
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" Why are you taking him here?", Kiera questioned, eyeing my drunkard state a bit suspiciously. I grew stiff in nervousness. Never in my life, I thought that I would pretend to be drunk just to get a girl's attention. Well, I didn't have any other choice left.One more day had passed in Italy and she had been fucking ignoring me. I assumed that my grandpa had spoken nothing but shit to her but how could I tell her that I burn for her. It was harder for me to stay away from her when she was mad at me. Perhaps, I should offer the deal of being my mistress always and forever. In that way, I could protect her, wasn't I?David, my partner in crime flashed her an awkward smile, his one had wrapped around my body to make the situation more perfect," Ah..Miss..Luca..well, he had been drunk..There is no one to take care of him. We are also busy with our works..Can you... just let him stay with you?"She felt silent as if to decipher whether he was telling the truth.
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||I felt never so guilty in my life. It was Cassendra who was making a fuss outside. Only this one layer of curtain separated her from seeing how her fiancee was checking on other woman. I clenched my teeth harder, ready to barge outside but Luca's strong body stood in front of me like a tower.His eyes were red and dark, angered over the statement that I made just now. I growled lowly, not wanting Cassendra to find out about us," What..the..fuck..you are doing..Let me out.."He put on a straight face, muttered cornering me slowly against the giant dresser behind," I guess, it's high time I show you and her whom I want actually. I have always made it clear but you are running away from it."I felt,my throat getting dry. Despite the guilt and harsh words from his father, I couldn't push this man away. His look was enough to set my soul on fire. I stumbled, hitting my buttocks against the counter of the dresser," Luca...what..do you mean by that? Cassendra is
|| Third Person's POV ||* Flashback from 7 years ago *The sand felt hot underneath. The sky over the foreign land in Italy was darker than usual, inviting a powerful storm soon afterwards.Fernando De Luca A.KA. Luca's grandpa was waiting over the desert with his trained personal guards behind. His arms were crossed behind, emitting a powerful aura. His expression was stormy much darker than the sky above their heads.Soon, lines of cars parked on the street. Someone pulled out a woman in her wedding dress. It was none other than Ainslen, followed by her newly wedded husband, Nathan. The bodyguards were dragging them towards Fernando.As soon as Ainslen came in the face of her grandpa, she fell on her knees, begging with her heart out," Grandpa.. Grandpa.. Nathan..let Nathan go.. Please....I beg you.. please let him..He isn't at fault..I told him to marry me... Grandpa... Please.. Azrael...."Ainslen looked behind his brother, pleading through silent tears. Luca kept silent all the
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" You should sleep now, Luca! You have aged overnight!", David murmured, shaking his head as he brought the morning tea inside.I stayed awake the whole night, and watched the sunrise for the very first time in years. Countless cigarettes had been burnt to ashes, defining my restless night that I couldn't sleep.David muttered with a heavy exhale," It's morning already. You shouldn't act so careless, Luca!"Oh hell, I wished that I was careless!After her words from last night, I felt empty inside. She gave up on her pride and stubbornness, believing that I could kill my own son.What did you expect from her after listening to your dark side?I wished that I could correct my mistake but it was too late. She gave me the trophy before even winning the game but for some reason, I wasn't happy. It looked like she had taken a part of my heart. She told me that I could take Ryan from her but what about her? I wanted them both but she wasn't willing to immerse her
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" Sweetheart! Do you want something?", It was Cassendra who had been trying hard to coax my moody son. He had been playing with his food ever since we came into this mansion for this so-called family dinner. Officially, my grandfather was announcing that the Mitchells were now a part of Luca's family.Ryan wasn't okay with coming here without his mother. In the end, I had to force him to come here but he turned cold like ice.What else could I do?According to his mother, I was a monster and could do anything. It was better that we stayed like this in our own worlds like strangers. Some of her last words were still killing me.I was nothing to her....It was surprising to see Cassendra so calm and neutral. I was sure that she heard us in the store but didn't utter a single word probably because of her wise father. They came all together, Cassendra's two elder brothers, Kelvin Mitchell and Neil Mitchell, next to them their father, Ronald Mitchell. Although th
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV||~ NAVANA CITY HOSPITAL, ITALY ~" Where is he...Where is my son..Let me go..", Kiera screamed through her tears, David ran behind her as he tried to stop her from panicking. She looked aged within just a few hours.She ran straight to Ryan's ward but I stopped her, trying to coax her in my softest voice," Shh..Calm down..Ryan is okay..Our son is okay..It was just a stomach ache."She sobered up a little but that didn't stop her tears. She looked at me coldly, rumbled her words out," He was with you! What did you do to him? You can't even look after him for a day yet you want your child back desperately?"I swallowed my saliva hard. Indeed, I was at fault this time. I should have paid more attention to his eating habits. My baby was suffering for me. I had nothing to retort hence I let her, blaming me. It was hard to become a responsible father and I failed it.Kiera rushed to the window, watching him unblinking as her eyes turned full of tears. She was hurt
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV || Walking on the aisle with my son was just an imaginary thought in my life. However, my wishful dream had finally come true with the help of this man who was holding the other hand of my son. He looked so handsome in his wedding suit that I could barely take my eyes off from him. He was too happy. I could feel it through his eyes. Our wedding was simple but I felt like it was the best thing that ever happened in my life. My dearest son became my ring bearer today who got big kiss from his favorite daddy for giving us the ring. Okay! I wasn't his favourite..He said the other day.. Hopefully, my twins would love me more than their brother. I was six months pregnant with a big belly. I wanted my twins to see the wedding but Luca didn't want to wait to think that something would go wrong again. I fulfilled his wish by admitting that It was okay to marry whenever he wanted. I looked at the crowd to see all my familiar faces then looked back at my man whose eyes
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||4 months later......." How long are you going to stay awake? You don't even sleep at home! You will fall sick, Kiera!", Molly spoke with concern, watching me as I stared unblinking on the bed.I couldn't sleep at night. Whenever I closed my eyes, I saw him, bathing in blood all because to save me. But here, this man was torturing me more than death. 4 months had passed since Luca entered coma. Cassendra stabbed him too deep which caused his internal functions, breaking down slowly. The doctor also said that he had no chance of waking up again but I was still helpful. I was going to wait for years if it was needed. Because I loved him too much to let go of him. We had nothing to lose except each other.I smiled at Molly, standing up from the bed," I am fine, Molly. In fact, I feel lonely at home. Whenever I am close to him, I feel peace."She sighed helplessly and smiled at my decision. Thanks to her assistance, my company was doing well now. There was David
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||" Don't.. don't you dare to come to me..Luca will kill you, Marcello!", I shouted at him weakly as he started to press me to a corner. After he said that he wanted to fuck me in front of everyone, Cassendra, that bitch left me alone. Those guys also dared not to stay and exited hurriedly.Marcello hussed me, peeking at the door before saying in a low voice," Don't talk too much! I am here to save you. I don't lay hands on women who belong to someone else. Anyways,you have to pretend that I have really raped you in front of them. Do you understand? Luca will be here in a minute. You must pretend that you are scared of me."I stared at him blankly, wondering why he was helping his enemy. I couldn't help but ask in a whisper," Why.. why are you helping me? I don't understand.."He shot a glare at me before instructing me," You ask too much. Ask your man if he stays alive. Now, tore apart your clothes and make yourself look like a tortured woman. Aren't you an
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" IGOR!! You hate me, right? Just kill me off! Let her fucking go, Bastard!", I shouted through the speaker, Igor laughing in background. He just sent me a few pictures of Kiera where she was laying unconscious. I told her to stay near me but she went away before I could hold her back. That's how, Igor got her again.Igor laughed through the speaker, provoking me," Hiss..You look like you care for this girl too much, don't you, Luca?"I clenched my teeth hard. I wished to kill him with my own bare hands but I knew that I was putting Kiera's life at stake. So, I had to put my words carefully.I growled hard, breathing heavily," What do you want, Igor?"He sneered, gritting his words out," I wanted to kill your boy but you have hidden him too fucking well. However, I don't mind because I got your another precious thing. Your baby doll! What do I want? I want you dead, Luca! I want to see you on your knees! I want you to beg me just the way my son probably b
|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV ||" Congratulations on becoming the youngest CEO!", another CEO came to greet me at the business party. I thanked him, pretending to smile," Thank you!"I toasted the glass and drank the wine. My eyes were always looking around, searching for a familiar face subconsciously. A week had passed since my father died. After I was done with Luca, he never approached me again. I was back to my normal, trouble-less life but I was missing a part of my heart. Whenever the thought ran across my mind that I would never see him again, I felt a burn in my throat, tears blurred my painted eyes.However, it put my heart at ease that Ryan would be safe and sound. This young CEO Gary, continued to chat, spiking conversation unreasonably," I heard that you were dating, Mr.Luca. Why isn't he here with you? Honestly Kiera! I must tell you this. That man is complicated. You should find a better man who is younger like me!"I gave him a cold glance and excused myself, feeling suffo
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" Kiera! Everyone is waiting for you! Why aren't you coming out!", I spoke to her in my gentlest voice that I could muster up at that moment.Kiera stood by the window silently. Mr.Stevens body was brought back to the house. The funeral arrangements were done. Everyone was waiting for her arrival only. I didn't dare to approach her as she was too quiet ever since she returned from the hospital.When she didn't give any answer, I tiptoed over to hold her but she threw my hands off as soon as I touched her," Don't!!"Her voice sounded like a cold whisper. Turning around, she stood facing me, tears pouring from her eyes. She muttered in a deadly whisper," It's all your fault!"I swallowed the lump in my throat. I almost predicted this to happen but it was too fast. I tried to comfort her," Kiera..I.. really tried..I didn't know.."" IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, LUCA! I WISH THAT YOU NEVER APPEARED IN MY LIFE!", Kiera shouted out suddenly in hatred. Her eyes fixed on
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||The air smelt like blood. My surroundings were completely foggy, blocking my eyes to see through the fog. I coughed hard, smelling the gas fume which could cause nausea. I assumed that the incident had happened within just a few moments. My guards were still unaware about the attack." DAD!!!", Kiera shouted out in a cry, ran from my side to find her dad on the couch. My eyes darkened when I saw the blood, spurting from his chest. He was shot a few times, still alive but I didn't know for how long he would hold on. I quickly scanned around my eyes to find my son, called him out loud," RYAN!!! RYAN!!"My stomach scrunched in fear of seeing my son dead. His grandfather was shot which meant that he was targeted too. Either dead or alive, Ryan should be around nearby. I couldn't wait for David or my guards to appear here. Walking through the heavy layer of smoke, I strode upstairs in search of Ryan, calling him loudly on the way," Ryan! Son! Where are you? Rya
|| AZRAEL DE LUCA'S POV ||" How long have you been working as his mole?", I asked the girl in front of me who was working as the full time maid in my mansion. She was found talking in the Russian language today. No doubt, she worked for my sworn enemy.Her lips were sealed, refusing to talk but darling, I got no time to play. David was indeed my best man to understand what was going on in my mind. With a whis, he inserted the painful needles into her fingertips. The girl let out a cry, muttering some curses in the Russian language which none of us understood.These past few days have gone without any troubles. Kiera would be finally back from the academy today. I couldn't wait to fuck her hard for leaving me alone this days. Although I forced her many times to touch herself on the phone, she was too mad at me and didn't even talk for a day. When I was preparing to meet my girl and my son, this unexpected news came to me. I wondered how she managed to stay quiet until today.The girl
|| KIERA STEVENS's POV|| I loved nights in Italy. It was my second trip to this country and I was loving it already. I looked back at Luca on the bed who was fast asleep. His answer to my previous question was nothing but an intense kiss. Indirectly, he was telling me that if he wanted to hurt me, there was only one possibility that he would hurt me by loving too much. Tugging him under the blanket carefully, I tiptoed on the corridor to look at the sea ahead. Sister Ainslen's mansion was too beautiful. I heard that she liked the sea the most. So, Luca bought this mansion for her which was very close to the sea. Standing in the corridor, I spotted David in the distance who was facing the sea probably smoking. I had curiosity regarding his intentions with sister Ainslen. I had to figure it out. So, I walked forward to him, knowing that Luca wasn't going to wake up so soon. " David...", I called him, standing behind him to see him, throwing the cigarette away quickly. He bowed at me s