Allison's eyes widened in shock, her body flinching as if struck by an invisible force. Kate, her sister, stood before her, a sly smile spreading across her face. The room seemed to hold its breath as Kate whispered, her voice dripping with malice, "Hello, sis." The words sent a shiver down Allison's spine as Kate's hot breath grazed her ear.Kate's eyes gleamed with a knowing glint, her gaze piercing through Allison like a dagger. The sisters' shared history hung in the air, a heavy tension that threatened to suffocate. Allison's mind raced back to the memories she had tried to forget, the pain and suffering Kate had inflicted upon her.With a smug look, Kate glided past Allison, her movements graceful and calculated. The room seemed to exhale as she moved further into the space, her presence commanding attention. Romario's eyes narrowed, his gaze flicking between the two women sensing the turmoil beneath the surface."We've been waiting for you," Leonardo said, rising from his seat
Allison's POVDays have passed since Kate's arrival at the manor, and I've been avoiding her like the plague. Her sinister words still linger in my mind, sending shivers down my spine. I recall the eerie moment in the garden when she whispered, "If you tell anyone we're related, I'll kill you myself." Since then, I've been walking on eggshells, careful not to breathe a word about our connection.Kate's timing was fortunate, as Ken had left for his trip just before her arrival, sparing her from potential exposure. But my reprieve was short-lived, as Namiro's sudden outburst snapped me back to reality. "Get me a glass of juice, now!" she screamed, her demanding tone leaving no room for hesitation. I hastily obliged, pouring the juice into a glass as Master Romario had already departed for work, freeing me from my usual duty of helping him dress.As I placed the juice on the glass table, Namiro's furrowed brows caught my attention. She was fixated on something on her laptop screen, her e
Minutes passed and nobody said anything, the shock still evident in all their faces. It was as if time had frozen, and they were all trapped in this moment of utter disbelief."How could you, Father?!" Namiro exclaimed, her voice trembling with rage. She stared at her father in disgust, as tears ran down her eyes, she couldn't believe that her dad could do this to her mother. “Calm down Namiro, your dad..” Terrone tried to say but Namiro cut him off before he could finish..“Don't you dare tell me what to do, aren't you ashamed that you have a wife, but they're Lusting over my father.” She spat her voice venomous as ever, causing Terrone to flinch backwards.Romario sighed, he couldn't believe this but he couldn't deny that his father's friendship with Jose had always been a strange one. He had nothing against homosexuals, but in this Mafia world, it was hugely frowned upon and seen as a weakness.Leonardo stared at Romario, they both understood each other's thoughts instantly…"We n
Allison's POV I had lost all sense of time, trapped in the cold, damp dungeon. The only sound was the steady drip of water from the leaky roof, echoing off the cement walls. My thoughts swirled, suffocating me.The jingling of keys broke the silence, and I fixed my gaze on the door. Carlos entered, carrying a food tray, his expression a mix of disappointment and disbelief. He placed the tray on the ground, his eyes locked on mine."Carlos, please believe me," I pleaded, desperation creeping into my voice. "I was framed. I would never blackmail the Masters."Carlos shook his head, his expression unyielding. "Allison, what were you thinking?" he asked, his tone laced with skepticism.I shook my head, trying to convince him. "I would never do that, Carlos. You have to believe me." But he scoffed, his disbelief evident.“How can I believe you Allison? They were evidence. I thought that David’s death should have been a lesson to everybody that the Ndrangheta's aren’t to be messed with.” C
Allison POV Earlier;I didn't know when I fell asleep on the the cold floor, the clicking of shoes and the sound of the door opening woke me up. I felt cold water being poured on my face, I jumped up and stilled at Kate, who was smirking.“Tch, tch, baby sister, you have always been so stupid” Kate taunted me, I swallowed as I shivered. “Awnn poor Allison”.I backed away from my cell door when I saw Kate coming closer to me. Kate grabbed my hair harshly and banged it on the wall. “Stop..it.. hurts” I winced in pain as I bit her hand to let me go, she glared at me before laughing.“Don't worry, I am not here to hurt you, but help you” Kate said to me, I shook my head, I didn't believe her. Kate had always supported my parents to hurt me, so why help me now. Kate sighed when she saw the disbelief flash through my eyes, she rolled her eyes before shoveling her hands into her pocket.I saw her with a bunch of keys in her hand, “if I let you out, run, don't look back” Kate said to me be
Allison POVI stared at the unmoving body before I ran to turn on the light, revealing Master Romario. How did he find me? I had thought I'd escaped.Earlier, I'd heard the sound of my door being picked, which prompted me to grab my nightstand, thinking it was a thief. when I heard footsteps and a soft whisper: "Rommy...Romario." It was Namiro's voice. My heart raced as I realized they were both here to kill me.I tensed and rushed to lock the door again. I hid Master Romario's body under the bed and retreated to the toilet, holding my breath as I heard footsteps approaching the room. I peeked out to see Namiro, looking confused. "Was it room 23 or room 24?" she whispered to herself before leaving the room.I sprinted out of the toilet and dragged Master Romario from under the bed, the movement jolting him awake. I rushed to the other side of the room to grab his gun, pointing it at him."Don't come any closer or I'll shoot!" I threatened, trying to sound brave despite my trembling v
Allison POV"I saw Rosita going through my stuff last night, but she said she was looking for something. She didn't take anything," I explained to Romario.Romario furrowed his brows. "Has she been behaving suspiciously lately?""Well, she hasn't been hanging out with us as usual, and we rarely see her," I replied.Romario nodded, pacing around the room, deep in thought. "This Rosita girl is very suspicious," he said finally.I shook my head in disbelief. "Rosita is my friend, and I trust her. There must be another logical explanation for her behavior."The master scoffed at my words. "Don't trust people so blindly, pet. They will betray you."I nodded, his words sinking in. The silence between us wasn't as awkward as I expected, despite the looming death threat.“Let's go back to the manor tomorrow morning, it's very late now,” the master said at last. I was scared but I trusted his judgment better than mine, “stay here I would go talk to Namiro” “Yes Master” I replied, Romario smil
Allison felt like collapsing from the heart-wrenching pain, but Romario's gentle squeeze on her hand gave her the comfort and strength she needed. Meanwhile, Master Terrone demanded, "For the last time, Rosita, who are you working for?" Rosita glanced around nervously, swallowing hard. Jose handed Terrone his gun, which he pointed at Rosita's head. "I'll count to five. If you don't talk, I'll blow your head off." Rosita trembled with fear, pleading with Allison to intervene, but Allison turned away. Terrone counted, "Five... four...". “three... two” Master Terrone counted, everyone was watching the display with keen interest and concentration.Rosita opened her mouth to speak, but before she could, Namiro shot her, splattering blood everywhere. The room erupted in screams of shock and panic, but Namiro remained unmoved, “why the hell did you do that? She would have told us who she was working for” Jose scolded his daughter.Namiro rolled her eyes and gazed at Rosita's lifeless body
THIRD PERSON POV Leonardo and Kate sat at the dining table, stunned, as Tristian announced Romario and Namiro's engagement. The tension was palpable, and everyone could see that Romario was clearly unwilling, but no one knew why."Congratulations, bro," Leonardo said, forcing enthusiasm into his voice. Romario responded with his signature fake smile, which had been plastered on his face all day."Of course, Leonardo, you'll be our best man," Namiro chimed in, beaming with excitement. Kate scoffed, "I think that's the groom's job, don't you?"Namiro rolled her eyes. "Mind your business, bitch." Kate glared, but bit back a retort, not wanting to create a scene.Romario abruptly stood up and walked outside without a word. Kate threw Namiro a smug look. "Looks like the groom is already tired of you."Namiro's nose flared in anger. "Shut up, you two-faced bitch!" Tristian growled, "Enough! Can we please just eat dinner in peace for once?" Kate and Namiro muttered insincere apologies, stil
ALLISON POV The sunlight shone on my face, it was what woke me up, I stretched my hands to see nobody in the bed. Thankfully I was dressed, it seems like it was the master who dressed me before he left.I stood up from the bed, I saw a little note on his drawer, it read, “I had to leave early, I am so sorry but I would make it up to you. Love master.”I blushed as I shoved the note into my pocket, my skin felt very sticky and worse my body ached, but I don't regret last night. As I bathed, memories of the previous night flooded my mind. I couldn't help but reminisce about Master Romario and our night of passion. It was splendid, exceeding my expectations. Master was extremely gentle with me, and I longed to experience that again.After getting dressed, I entered my room to find Emily sitting on my bed, deep in thought. I tapped her shoulder, and she jumped, startled. "Are you okay?" I asked. Emily nodded, "Yes... you just scared me." I apologized and threw my dirty clothes into the
Allison POV Time flew by, and the days blended together in a pleasant haze. I cherished every moment spent with Romario, and my heart skipped a beat whenever he was near. The memories of our subtle touches a week ago lingered, and I couldn't help but steal glances at him. He looked captivating, driven by pleasure, and I felt my cheeks flush with excitement.Anastasia's teasing voice snapped me back to reality. "Lover girl, hello?" She waved her hands in front of my eyes, and I blushed at the nickname. Everyone in the manor knew about my involvement with Romario; his affectionate nature made it impossible to hide. I playfully rolled my eyes, and Anastasia chuckled."Hey Anastasia, are you done with the garden work?" I asked, feeling a bit guilty for not helping her earlier. Romario had distracted me, whisking me away to his room that morning. I had promised Anastasia I'd assist her, but Romario's persuasive charms had won me over.Anastasia nodded, a hint of amusement in her eyes.
ROMARIO POVI woke up alone, assuming Allison had gone to do her chores. She insisted on it to quell the rumors spreading through the manor. Her determination to maintain appearances was admirable, but I wished she wouldn't feel obligated.Stretching, I headed to my father's office, curious about the news he promised. Hopefully, it was about the elusive mole Ken had been searching for. That traitor had been evading detection for far too long.As I entered, my father's gloomy expression matched the somber mood that had plagued him since Jose's departure. His eyes seemed to hold a perpetual shadow."Good morning," I greeted, taking a seat opposite him.He merely hummed, his eyes fixed on some unseen point, his brow furrowed.I rolled my eyes. "What's this meeting about?"Tristan's expression darkened, his voice laced with anger. "You tell me... You've been frolicking with that so-called pet slave of yours all over town."I sensed a lecture brewing."Why do you want to disgrace our fami
ALLISON POV I slowly opened my eyes to find myself nestled in Romario's bed, my face buried in the warm nook of his neck. His hand rested comfortably on my waist, a gentle reminder of his presence. This had been our sleeping position for weeks now, and I couldn't help but savor every moment of it. The familiarity of his scent, the rhythm of his breathing, and the security of his embrace all combined to create a sense of tranquility I'd never known before."Pet, are you awake?" Romario's low, husky voice snapped me out of my reverie, sending shivers down my spine.I stretched my body like a languid cat, arching my back and extending my limbs. Then, I turned to him, my eyes locking onto his. "Good morning, Master," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.Romario's gaze held mine for a moment before he placed a gentle kiss on my forehead. His lips lingered, sending warmth spreading through my entire body. Then, he stood up, his movements fluid and deliberate, and headed to the bath
THIRD PERSON POV An unsettling silence enveloped the manor as Jose stormed out, leaving a trail of chaos in his wake. Romario swiftly intervened, dispersing the gathered maids back to their duties.Meanwhile, Leonardo rushed to Tristian's aid, helping him up from the floor where Jose's violent outburst had left him with a broken nose."Let's get you to your room," Leonardo suggested.As they navigated the corridors, Romario's mind reeled with questions. Who was this Gracia that Jose had passionately referred to as his "everything"? Why would Jose have someone else when he and Tristian had been together for over twenty years?Upon reaching Tristian's room, Leonardo gently laid him down on the bed."Thanks for your help, you can leave now," Tristian said.Romario's eyes widened in disbelief."We're not going anywhere until you explain what just happened," Romario insisted.Leonardo nodded in agreement, but Tristian's expression remained resolute, his eyes guarded."It's none of your bu
ROMARIO POVI sat at my desk, engrossed in paperwork, when a knock interrupted my focus."Come in, the door's open," I muttered, not bothering to look up.Ken pushed the door open, escorting a shivering man into my office.My brow furrowed in confusion as I set aside my pen."Who is this?" I demanded, eyeing the trembling individual.Ken stepped forward."This is the gold dealer, Boss," he replied.My expression transformed into pure rage as I rose from my chair.This was the man responsible for jeopardizing our alliance with the Genovese family.I strode toward him, my voice menacing."So, you're the one who thought he could deceive me," I sneered.The old man quivered."We paid you for the purest gold, yet you delivered fake," I accused.He shook his head frantically."I swear on my life, I gave your second-in-command the real gold chain," he pleaded.I scoffed at his feeble attempt to deflect blame."Your life was forfeit the moment you decided to double-cross me," I growled.The m
ALLISON POV "Get your lazy bones to work!" Mera snarled, her sharp tone slicing through my thoughts like a razor. I shot her a withering glare before trudging towards the kitchen, tasked with preparing breakfast alongside Emily. My feet felt heavy, weighed down by the turmoil brewing within. As I walked, I made sure to steer clear of Master Romario's path. For over a week, I had been avoiding him, haunted by the head maid's ominous warning: "He'll discard you like the others." Those words echoed in my mind like a malevolent mantra, fueling my deepest fears. What if I wasn't enough? What if Romario tired of me, just like he had with the others? The kitchen's warmth enveloped me, but my thoughts remain icy. "You're burning the sausages!" Emily shrieked, rushing to extinguish the flames dancing in the pan. I apologized profusely, my face burning with embarrassment, as I opened the windows to clear the smoke. Emily's worried gaze met mine, her brow furrowed. "What's wrong?
ROMARIO POV I woke up to the warm sunlight peeking through the blinds, illuminating my lavish bedroom. Stretching my arms, I tossed off the covers and swung my legs over the side of the bed. Today was the party in Mexico. My mind drifted to Allison, my pet. Lately, she'd been avoiding me, and I couldn't understand why.As I packed my bag, my thoughts lingered on Allison's captivating eyes. What had driven her away?Just as I zipped my bag shut, a knock at the door broke the silence."Boss, your private jet is ready," Ken, my pilot, announced."Give me a sec," I replied, grabbing my bag.I took one last glance around the room, ensuring I hadn't forgotten anything."Ready," I said, opening the door.Ken nodded and took my bag. "We need to move if we want to make our Mexico City deadline."I nodded and followed Ken out the door.The warm sun hit me as we stepped onto the tarmac. My sleek private jet awaited, engines humming."All set, boss?" Ken asked.I nodded and boarded the jet.As