MATTIA"He's not a good deal," Giorgio said as soon as I joined the others in the lounge. They were all lazing around from having enjoyed the party so much last night. The sun was already fully up."Why? Isn't she a virgin?" Nicolas asked."I'm not sure, but I just don't enjoy it.""What the heck, bro! You usually don't care if women a virgin or not," Nicolas said, turning to glance at Aldo. "And you really became pure last night," he quipped.Aldo isn't precisely an old-fashioned guy. He's had sex with women, but it seems like in recent years, he's not interested in sex.I took a deep breath as I sipped my warm coffee. It wasn't too sweet, and I liked the taste of coffee like this. Closing my eyes, I leaned my head on the back of the sofa."Is Harper okay?" Giorgio asked me. Now, all eyes were on me."Yep!""She really is a crazy girl, isn't she?" Nicolas scoffed. "Besides, why do you have to make a fuss? Just leave her with Charlie, it's not like you guys have a warm marriage."I pu
HARPERI still have ten months left here, and I need to be more assertive with myself. Too many things have happened, which made me realize that I will not be what Mattia thought. I will be a girl who can no longer be played with.“Are you sure you’re okay?” Aldo asked. His arrival in the kitchen made me jump. But, strangely enough, I didn’t feel angry at him at all. Maybe it was because he wasn’t involved in that painful conversation with the others.“I’m fine!” I said, smiling at him. My stitches actually didn’t hurt anymore. It just stung a little, but my wolf energy was working to heal.Aldo pulled on his apron; he touched the knife with the brown handle that Mabel usually used. "So, what can I execute?" he saidI chuckled at him; the way he spoke was as if he was going to slaughter an animal or something. Didn't he see that there were only a few vegetables we had to prepare for lunch today?“Well, so you want to try?” I asked, making sure once again. He didn’t say anything with h
MATTIAWhat on earth? Suddenly, this surprising sentence came out of her mouth. Does she think the parties I usually have with my friends only focus on sex? It wasn't as simple as she thought."The first thing you should know! I am not a man who is interested in news about cheating scandals, and I hate my face being exposed for such cases," I said.I drove the car at a moderate speed, leaving both car windows open. Harper was still silent while her eyes stared at me closely. She listened, watching my facial expression.In the future, this kind of curiosity will become the deepest hole for her. I cannot save her even if she falls into that hole."Everyone knows you are my wife, and women who have been involved with mobsters like my friends, will not find a way out anymore."She flinched, and her face showed her distress. That was good; at least she still had the will to protect herself."Once you get involved, there's no telling what will happen to you. Even if you're free out there, a
HARPERMattia had told me about the risks I had to bear. He told me all the things that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up—sentences with such hidden meanings but a huge impact.I can't wait for a week to pass because of my wolfish desires that have been pent up for too long. Make everything explode."Hey? Are you thinking about something?" Agnes nudged me.I snapped out of my reverie and found we were sitting on one of the hills near my grape field."It's nothing!" I said. I put my hair up in a bun and breathed deeply in the afternoon air."You haven't looked well since this morning. Harper, you can't hide anything from me!""Agnes, do you think I chose the wrong path for our pack?""What on earth, are you suddenly bringing up something like this? Has something happened in Mannor?"This time, Agnes' expression was much more severe than before. She even changed her position to sit before me and touched my cheek to check my body temperature. "Did they hurt you? Oh gosh, ther
MATTIA"We've destroyed half of the villa, but Owen hasn't shown up yet! Should we attack his base camp on the outskirts of town?" Giorgio asked me. We hid behind a wall as the sound of fire still roared in almost every corner of the villa.I glanced in various directions; we had already turned off dozens of Owen's men guarding this villa. It was already the second day, so we had turned off Owen's three most vital points."It seems like he already knows about our random attacks," I replied."And then? Damn bastards, how dare they shoot bullets at me," Giorgio grumbled.We glanced through the window, and Nicolas attacked with enthusiasm using his knife. His body was covered in blood. Sweat also mixed with his tenacity."You move to the right, I will paralyze the ones behind. I think there are only a few of them left.""Okay!"We attacked again; a knife cut me on my right waist. But it didn't matter; it was just a minor wound that could heal. My attack managed to paralyze seven people,
HARPERFor a few days, I was surprised because some strangers were passing by around my pack area. They were all human, and their faces were new, so it was easy for me to suspect them. I didn't understand, but they were just passing by and didn't approach my residence at all."They found a body in the woods," Agnes reported something shocking to me, even though it was still early in the morning. I hadn't even finished my morning tea."What?""I got a report from the he-wolves who were hunting. They found a man's body in the woods, and you know, this has never happened before."I took a deep breath, trying to calm down about this situation. No matter how I digested it, it seemed like I had to put all the pieces together. I found myself drowning in the choices I had made."Does Uncle Luke know about this?""Not yet, he took the he-wolf teenagers to train in the heart of the forest, so they haven't returned since last night, probably because they camped there.""Alright Agnes, we're goin
MATTIAI knew that Harper had visited my room, and somehow, I became sensitive to her scent. However, I pretended not to know about her arrival. However, the ticking of the clock that passed by turned out to make me restless.I don't know what happened; I know that part of me wanted to see Harper, and when we talked, her lips caught my attention. She's a pretty lucky woman to have such tempting lips."Why are you just keeping quiet? Answer my question!" I said again."W-what?" she replied as if she had just lost her mind because of the fleeting kiss I gave her."Looks like you're not ready!""No! I am very ready.""Last chance to back out, Harper""I won't back down, Mattia! And stop thinking I can't handle this. I'm the one who wants more than this, right?" she said.I chuckled, my lips pursed. Like, yeah, I have to respect her confidence. Sex isn't something I'm tempted to do. I mean, if it's just for a one-night stand.I felt a surge of desire to make love to Lucia, but it seemed l
HARPER"Why didn't he tell me last night? Why so early in the morning? What am I going to wear?" I protested.Mabel took some formal-looking clothes from my closet. She even knew more about what clothes were in my closet than I did. It was as if she had become a part of me."Choose from these three!" Mabel said to me. She displayed the three outfits."Mabel, can't you see? I'm panicking, confused, how can I possibly choose in a situation like this?""Mr Mattia won't keep you waiting for long!""Oh my", I closed my eyes and pointed while humming the tune of my childhood game. Just following my gut feeling, I chose the dress in the middle."Good choice, now get ready!" Mabel ordered.I rushed as if my life was running out. What was Mattia asking me to do to his office? Did he change his mind? Did he intend to make me an employee there? He had already forbidden me from working in the kitchen, and what did he want from me this time?"Where's Harper?" said a familiar voice. I had just fini
MATTIAI tried to give Lucia clear boundaries about how she should behave. When I said that our relationship was over a long time ago, Lucia was silent for a moment. She met my gaze more heavily than usual.“You don’t know what you’ve said Mattia, if you want to hear my explanation then….”“Wait a minute!” I raised my hand, asking Lucia to stop talking for a moment. There was an incoming call, and when Mabel’s name was written on the screen. I felt the need to answer her phone call.“I am sorry sir, I wanted to let you know that Harper went out. She took her car, to a bar! Probably her regular bar downtown,” Mabel said.I rolled my eyes lazily, how could this woman act naughty when I wasn't around. She should have asked my permission first, let alone hearing her go to the bar. I just felt uneasy."We're going home now," I said. Suddenly I felt, information from Mabel was much more important to me first, than listening to Lucia's complaints for now. I couldn't stand hearing Harper go t
HARPERManage my feelings!Yes, that's what I should have done. I didn't expect Mattia to do something like this with me. He's never invited me to his bed before. Even though we went through everything with the contract, last night was different.I can't involve my feelings with him any more than this, because after our contract is over, I will leave this Mannor, and we will divorce. I have even found a new life to repair my vineyard, so it is easy for me to pay off my debt to Mattia.“Have you taken your morning pill?” Mabel asked, as soon as she entered my room. Today, I had the courage to have dinner with the others, even though Mattia and Lucia were not there. Mabel really controls everything for me in mannor. She knows everything about me, and there is nothing I can hide from her. Even when Mattia and I have a relationship that requires us to touchI think, because Aldo was there, so I felt calm enough for that. But, I couldn't avoid Nicolas' gaze on me. It seemed like he hated m
MATTIAFor the first time, I felt a flutter when a woman said something about love to me. It seemed like I was really out of my mind. Letting Harper do all this to me. As if I would never finish getting whatever she needed from me.It was like, I had to endure a lot of things, only to find Harper as such a calm innocent girl, and I also got comfort from her. I felt something stirring inside Harper. Maybe she was feeling excited, so she didn't think about what came out of her mouth.“How did you do it?” I said.“Doing what?” she replied. I just realized, her face blushed redder than before. Her cheeks also looked more adorable, right?However, this reality really hit me in a matter of seconds. I thought, I would be lulled by it, making Harper the light in the darkness of my life. Maybe Harper is not dirty in me.But, there will be no happily ever after fairy tale for us “Alright, go to sleep. You’ve worked hard today” I said, caressing her cheek. I didn’t reply anything to the words of
HARPERMattia's command was like magic to me. In a matter of seconds, he could control me as he pleased. I thought, after the incident at the pool, he wouldn't have any intention of touching me for a while. That's why I kept my distance.Ever since Nicolas embarrassed me in front of Lucia, I don't have the guts to sit at the same table with them. Not because I'm scared, but I'm more afraid of not being able to control my wolf.If my emotions are controlled by my wolf, then I can no longer think rationally. That way, I'm afraid of hurting Lucia. I don't know how long I can hold myself back. It's like I have to control everything in a short time. My wolf is wilder than me, and humans like the inhabitants of this manor, won't be able to control my anger.So, I chose to keep everything to myself, it was better that Mattia didn't know anything that Lucia and Nicolas had done to me. I didn't seem interested in causing a scene between them. Although Mattia probably wouldn't defend me. I mean
MATTIA“What? It’s been two days since he had dinner in his room, and today he doesn’t want to join the others?” I asked.Mabel nodded her head “Yes sir, she said she will have dinner in her room again today”“What does she do all day, Mabel?”“Just the usual routine. Not much new for her to do. She’s been into gardening lately, like planting some roses.”I thought, this might have something to do with the nightmare that Harper had. I also haven't talked to Harper for a few days, because I'm busy with my work. Moreover, I want to attack Andreas and his family.“Are you sure she didn't say anything to you, Mabel?”“Nothing Mr. Mattia,” she replied.It was me who was not satisfied with Mabel's answer. But, after I thought about it again. I don't think there should be any guilt between us. I mean, Harper shouldn't have taken everything Lucia said to her at the pool seriously.If only Harper knew that we were bound by a contract with each other. Then, there would be nothing serious to kee
MATTIAI don't like how Aldo acts as if he understands Harper's feelings. When he asks me whether I have fallen in love with Harper, I choose not to answer.It's like, I've already decided not to go too far with this girl. However, when Mabel reported that Harper had returned to the manor, she immediately headed to the private library. It made me hate her even more, hearing that she was lonely.I don't want Harper to feel that way while I'm around her. Well, it's time to have some fun with her. I was feeling warm inside her again.It was a passionate kiss at first, until Lucia's voice came and surprised me. Her voice was high, and her eyes seemed to look down on Harper, giving off an intimidating pressure.Harper stepped to the edge of the pool. She immediately climbed up to grab her kimono towel from the hanger, but Lucia's steps were too fast to approach her. She slapped Harper right on Harper's right cheek."How dare you seduce my man!" said Lucia.I got out of the pool. "Lucia, wh
HARPERThis is really something. Teressa is threatening me, as if there is nothing else she can do, but put this kind of pressure on me. I mean, why does she have to do something like this?I've let go of everything. Letting them get married, and I lost my baby. But, as if not satisfied to let me be at peace. Teressa only came to threaten me.“Teressa, instead of arguing with me using only your mouth. Are you interested in fighting me in the arena?” I said tiredly. I was really fed up with her ranting. What a spoiled girl, she only relies on her mother, and dares to talk to me like this.“I won’t do such a damn thing! For what? I really appreciate my body now. You just don’t know how much Wilder paid to hire a specialist doctor for my pregnancy program.”"Then? Are you pregnant?" I asked, smiling faintly. I'm sure Teressa took my question as a threat to belittle her.She should have known, that I'm not the Harper I used to be. I mean, I even have power now. I'm the wife of a Mafia, wh
MATTIAAs Lucia wished, she followed me to the office. I just thought she needed to find a new atmosphere, especially now that she has decided to take a break from modeling. So maybe she needs an idea of how to work in the business world."No, I don't like this one. Just look at her clothes. Are you planning to come here to work, or to be a stripper, huh?" snapped Lucia.Ten women were already in line, waiting for my next test. I had intended to choose a candidate I considered worthy to be my secretary. However, Lucia rejected almost all of them."This is the last one, sir," Rocco reminded me."What?" I gasped.It turned out that Lucia rejected ten women. She insisted on choosing a secretary for me because she was a woman and had women's feelings."Lucia, I think we need to find the right one and….""They are all wrong, Mattia!" said Lucia firmly.The last woman raised her eyebrows in annoyance. "Sorry, Maam. How can you judge me as inappropriate? I have a resume that can satisfy you,
HARPERAs I expected, Aldo wasn't very forthright with his explanation. I asked him to tell me what he knew, but he was just busy calming me down.However, I can't deny it. Aldo really made me feel better. He has his own way, as if he understands the anxiety I feel. He tries to dive into my feelings, then so cleverly understands me.Two days later, I was back to being usual Harper. Even though I'm not a morning person, today I was quite excited to do some things."So, I think it's time for us to do a major renovation of your father's office. We need to revive that office, in the same field as your father once did," said my uncleHe brought some sketches for the renovation. Since earlier, my eyes seemed to sparkle looking at the sketches. Although, there was still a little doubt in my heart.Really, I can? In addition to the grape plantation, my father has a property business. Generally, people who live in luxury apartments are my father's customers. However, because my father's compan