Share

Chapter-54

Author: Luna Sads
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-27 19:56:25

"Always a dog, wagging your tail, barking on that bastard’s order. How long till you are nothing but just dust sticking to his shoes, huh?" His hand moves to wipe the blood from his torn lip, a defiant glint in his sharp hazel eyes.

Dante meets Silas's gaze with a steely depth, his expression betraying none of the fatigue that weighs heavily on his shoulders. Despite the chaos surrounding them, both of them exuded a sense of power and control.

The tension between the two was almost palpable. Dante knew Silas was trying to provoke him. Bottom of Form

Dante's heart pounded in his chest like a drumbeat of impending doom, gripped by the chaos unfolding around him. The surroundings were tainted by the acrid smell of gunpowder, now resembling a battleground where every step could mean life or death. Not only his, but Silvio’s, Sadie’s. Fuck! This was not easy, the escape would take much more than he originally bargained for.

He could smell the gunpowder mixing with the oceanic breeze. One w
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP

Related chapters

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-55

    The angry tears rushed down her eyes as she glared at the man in front of her. The man who had ruined her life. Destroyed her peace and now was enjoying the shattering of her soul. The sick grin on his face disgusting her to her core, hitting every nerve and cold splash of reality slapped her hard. Deliah didn’t knew what she deserved to be a pawn in this game. Married off for the sake of her family to Antonio Salvatore, and then kidnapped by his rival. Abused, beaten… raped.The cycle which had been repeating for several years now. She couldn’t remember the last time she slept without him touching her, or sleeping without tears. Every day felt like she was dying more and more inside, slowly letting go of the hope that Antonio would find her, take her away from this hell and told her everything would be alright.How wrong she was… Antonio would never come for her. The hope was slowly dying. She didn’t know why it was taking him this long. Almost six years. And still he hadn’t found he

    Last Updated : 2024-03-27
  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-56

    "Are they fighting again?" The innocent voice of the five-year-old pierced through the hall, causing the eleven-year-old to startle. He turned around abruptly, his heart pounding with a mixture of surprise and concern. There, at the end of the dimly lit hallway, stood his younger brother, clutching a big fluffy teddy-bear tightly against his chest. It was the same toy he had cried for incessantly just three days’ prior.The eleven-year-old's gaze softened as he took in the sight of his little brother, a pang of protectiveness welling up within him.Severin wiped his teary cheeks with the back of his trembling hand, the tracks of tears leaving glistening trails on his flushed cheeks. He gathered his composure and took a deep, shuddering breath to steady himself before mustering the strength to approach his little brother.Kneeling beside him, Severin reached out a trembling hand, hesitating for a moment before gently resting it on his brother's shoulder. His touch was light, tentative.

    Last Updated : 2024-03-27
  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-57

    Delilah's eyes fluttered open, her vision blurred and swimming with confusion. A dull ache pulsed through her head as she tried to make sense of her surroundings. She found herself standing in the middle of a hall, the walls adorned with unfamiliar objects and strange markings. Panic began to rise within her chest as she struggled to remember how she got there.She blinked rapidly, trying to clear her vision, but the disorientation persisted. With shaky steps, she stumbled forward, her hands reaching out instinctively to steady herself against the cool surface of the wall. As she moved, a series of beeps echoed around her, their sound sharp and alarming.Her heart pounding in her chest, Delilah turned her head frantically, searching for the source of the noise. And then she saw them—several small objects scattered throughout the walls, each emitting a soft blinking light.Her breath caught in her throat as realization dawned on her. Bombs. The word echoed in her mind, sending shivers

    Last Updated : 2024-03-28
  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-58

    "Calm down, sweetheart, I am no enemy," Nikolaev said, his voice smooth and reassuring, though edged with a hint of amusement. He slowly withdrew his hand from Sadie's face, his fingers trailing lightly against her skin before falling away. Sadie's heart raced with a mix of fear and anticipation as she instinctively tried to put some distance between them, her eyes wide and searching his face for any hint of his intentions.His chuckle was low and knowing, as if he found her reaction both amusing and expected. His eyes held a warmth that contradicted the danger. As she backed away, her breaths coming quick and shallow, Nikolaev remained where he stood, watching her with a steady gaze."I mean you no harm, Sadie," he spoke again, his voice gentle yet firm.His words caught Sadie off guard, momentarily breaking through the haze of fear that clouded her mind. She studied him for a moment, searching for any sign of deceit, but found none. There was something genuine in the way he spoke."

    Last Updated : 2024-03-28
  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-59

    "Stay back!" Sadie's voice echoed through the tense silence, her body rigid with fear as she pointed the gun at Alejandro, her gaze locked onto him with a mixture of defiance and desperation. The weight of the pistol in her hand felt heavy.Her heart hammered against her ribcage as she watched in horror as a group of men dressed in black followed after him, their threatening presence casting a shadow over the rooftop. With each step they took, her breathing quickened, her chest rising and falling in erratic bursts as panic threatened to consume her.The men moved, surrounding the rooftop sending chills down her spine. She felt a knot form in the pit of her stomach as one of them rushed towards the helicopter, the sound of the rotor blades whirring to life adding to the cacophony of chaos that engulfed them.Her mind raced with a flurry of thoughts and fears, memories of Alejandro's bloodied face flashing before her eyes with a gut-wrenching lucidity. Silvio was fighting him, she knew,

    Last Updated : 2024-03-28
  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-60

    "The fuck do you mean this place is going to explode?" Nikolaev grunted, his brow furrowing as he helped Dante to his feet. Dante winced at the pain coursing through his body, sweat beading on his forehead despite the biting cold of the winter air."There are bombs around, we have only twenty minutes," Dante explained, his voice strained with urgency. "Where's Sadie?""Safe for now," Nikolaev muttered tersely, his mind racing as they hurried towards the stairs. "Where's Silvio?""Let's find him first," Dante replied, his jaw clenched.But they were interrupted by the sharp report of a gunshot echoing through the corridors, followed by the distant sound of helicopter blades slicing through the air. Eyes widening in realization, Nikolaev and Dante exchanged a panicked glance as the truth dawned on them."The roof..." Nikolaev muttered, a curse escaping his lips as he pieced together the dire situation. "Fuck!"With perseverance, they sprinted up the stairs, their hearts pounding in thei

    Last Updated : 2024-03-28
  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-61

    “The reservations are made, and the files are encrypted. Do you want to see the mails now?” Dante's voice was tinged with a hint of weariness as he spoke. Despite the exhaustion etched into his features, there was a gritty glint in his eyes.I shifted slightly on the hospital bed, wincing as the movement sent a dull ache radiating through my battered body. The events of the past few days had taken their toll on both of us, leaving behind a trail of physical and emotional scars that would take time to heal.My gaze drifted to the thick bandage wrapped around his head. It was a miracle that he had survived, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of gratitude for his resilience and loyalty.Beside him, the crutches leaned against the chair. Despite the pain and discomfort, he refused to be side-lined.I nodded, a sense of relief flooding through me at the knowledge that our plans had not been derailed by the bedlam and destruction. With Nikolaev's backup in place, we survived. I’d have to

    Last Updated : 2024-03-28
  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-62

    Life's a rollercoaster. Full of twists and turns that you never see coming. Take my childhood, for instance. Thought my mom up and left because she couldn't stand me. Turned out she had her own demons to wrestle with. Funny how perspective changed everything.Then there was Brian. Always felt like he couldn't stand the sight of me. Maybe it was just my own insecurities playing tricks on me. We never did see eye to eye. I thought he hated me for my mother’s death. But he knew the truth all along. Maybe looking at me reminded him of my mother.And then Edward. That man could push my buttons like nobody else. But for some reason, I stuck around, thinking maybe things would change. However, they didn’t. I waited for him to change, to see me as a woman who deserved respect and love, his love, but that was all a twisted fantasy made up by my head. Now that I think, there was never love between us. He wanted me just for the money, to pay his bills, to warm his bed at night and endure the suf

    Last Updated : 2024-03-29

Latest chapter

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-74

    I guess it hit me harder than I expected because I've been super busy all week. Silvio suggested I take a vacation, but I didn't listen because I'm stubborn. Between looking after Sandro, who's growing up fast, and my job at the clinic, I've been getting tired too quickly.And on top of that, this week was our marriage anniversary. Silvio warned me if I neglected my health one more time, he’d tie me up and lock me in our bedroom. My husband was over-protective ever since I gave birth to Sandro. My pregnancy was tough, in the sixth month, I started feeling nauseous and I was diagnosed with jaundice. My partial depression was the sole reason, I skipped meals, started remaining distant, and barely would talk. I didn’t know how but I was slowly rolling into the pit, not knowing how to deal with all that happened.But Silvio helped me get through all that. He was by my side, in my tough times, when I was riding the low tides. My husband wrapped me in his own darkness and everything else f

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-73

    Nothing seemed right. The more I tried, the messier it became. Ever since the day Deliah had a panic attack, Silvio and her had been avoiding each other. As much as I wanted, all of this kept getting worse.Not to mention there was no one I could talk to either. Olivia and Dad flew back to the States yesterday. Dante and Micah seemed busier than ever. The security in the mansion was tighter and more cameras were installed. Today I had an appointment with Doctor Rachel. My baby was doing well, he was healthy and that relieved me. These past few days had been so painful and turning I was even scared to close my eyes.Alessandro’s dead eyes still haunted me, but I was learning to cope with all that. Silvio arranged therapy for me despite my refusal, he said my mental health would affect our child and I couldn’t argue.Even with lows, we had highs too. We were closer than ever. He was extra careful with me. We haven’t had sex ever since the plane and that was fine with me. He was giving m

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-72

    Blood rushed through my veins violently and the need to destroy something- anything intensified. I knew her tactics; she was too transparent to even hide her thoughts. The moment my eyes met hers, I knew what she wanted.The adrenaline that rushed through my body a moment earlier was now slowly subduing, replacing with more volatile things. Emotions. So raw and gut-wrenching that I felt it hitting my heart with force that consumed me gradually.I averted my gaze off her face, focusing on anything or better, I should just leave. Before I destroy us, the things we had some time ago, many years back, many years ago before she let go of me.The room felt oppressively still, mingling with the tension.My back was turned to her, but I could sense her presence, the weight of her gaze bearing down on me. Every muscle in my body was taut, ready for flight or fight, yet her voice had a way of holding me in place.I could feel the emotions rising in my throat, tearing me apart."Your wife is a k

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-71

    The scream that woke me up was like something out of a horror movie, I swear. It was full-on bloodcurdling, dripping with desperation and terror. It bounced off the walls, echoing through the whole darn house and sending a shockwave of adrenaline coursing through my veins.I shot up in bed, heart pounding like crazy in my chest. The darkness seemed thicker than ever, pressing in on me as I strained to figure out where the scream was coming from.My mind was racing a mile a minute, trying to make sense of it all. But one thing was for sure, whatever was going on, it wasn't good.I was on my feet and out of bed before I even had time to fully wake up. The scream had died down, but my heart was still racing like crazy. Fumbling in the darkness, I reached for the lamp and flicked it on, the sudden brightness momentarily blinding me.My eyes darted around the room, panic rising in my chest as I realized that Silvio wasn't there. The bed was empty, and that fuelled my fear tenfold. Where wa

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-70

    The aroma of roasted chicken lingered in the air, but it seemed like even the savoury scent couldn't quite dismiss the tension hanging over the dining room. My husband sat across from me, his usual warmth replaced by a distant look in his eyes as he toyed with his fork, avoiding his mother's gaze.I could sense his inner conflict, the desire to bridge the gap with his mother battling against some unseen force keeping him at arm's length. It tugged at my heartstrings, seeing him like this.To break the awkward silence, I cleared my throat and spoke up, hoping to steer the conversation toward safer shores. "So, what names have you guys been tossing around?" I asked, trying to lighten the mood.Relief washed over me as Olivia clapped her hands with enthusiasm. Her sudden burst of excitement seemed to jolt everyone, and I heard Papa chuckling. “Papa and I came up with some names. Do you want to hear?”"Absolutely!" I replied with a grin. “I'd love to." My eyes met Silvio’s for a brief mom

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-69

    It was dark when we landed. I lead a sleepy Sadie off the plane, and we get in the car to drive home. Micah was her to pick us up. Home. It was strange thinking of this place as home again. It was my home when I was a child, and I hated it. I hated everything about it, from the humid heat to the walls that had us trapped. Where my father was buried and my brother- Sandro. Yet when I got older, I found myself drawn to places just like this—trapped, something that gave me power and control.It took Sadie’s presence here to make me realize I didn’t hate the mansion after all. This place was never the object of my hatred—it was always the person it belonged to.My father.My childhood was what people would trade their souls for, my father was the son of Italy’s most influential man- Lucius Salvatore. My grandfather was a nice man, wealthy and kind. He lost my grandmother when my father was born. And Antonio Salvatore became the reason why Lucius drifted into darkness. For him, my father

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-68

    He let out a low groan as our lips met. Our tongues intertwined, burning a fire between us. His strong arm pulled me closer, drawing me into his hold, and I could sense the tension building in his powerful body.His breath quickened against my lips, matching the rapid beat of my own heart. And the kiss deepened, becoming almost primal as if he couldn't get enough of me. Each movement sent a shiver down my spine, my body responding eagerly to his touch.With every touch, every kiss, the desire just grew stronger, the hunger consuming us both. Nothing else mattered except the electric connection we shared, sending waves of pleasure coursing through my body."Hands on the table. Now." His voice carried a low, almost predatory edge, causing a shiver to run down my spine as he abruptly broke away from our kiss and rose to his feet. With a firm grip, he pulled me up from my seat, leaving me momentarily speechless.Before I could utter a word, his fingers closed around my wrist, harshly turn

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-67

    The jet took off, and Dante checked the security once again. Silvio's mother was in the cabin in front, I offered to sit with her, but she refused. I had barely talked to her, but she seemed like a nice woman. For the next hour, I sat in silence, nibbling on my fruits and sipping my coffee. Silvio seemed engrossed in his emails, so I chose not to disturb him. Instead, I tried to lose myself in the scenery unfolding outside the window as we soared over the London countryside. But no matter how hard I tried to focus, my mind kept drifting, my thoughts wandering off with every blink.Sitting there felt surreal, almost out of place. It was as if we were in a bubble, untouched by the horrors we had just endured. It was hard to believe that mere moments ago, we had faced terror and torture, yet here we were, seemingly unscathed, flying above the peaceful landscape below. As if I hadn't ended a man's life in cold blood, the memory of his death haunting me with every passing moment. As if I

  • Lust: Faintest shade of love   Chapter-66

    My hands shook. The more I tried to keep myself calm, the worse it was getting. I didn’t know how or when, but when I woke up, I found myself being held by two nurses as they injected me with Diazepam. There were blurry images in my head, so horrifying and disturbing I didn’t know if it was reality or just my imagination.“Do you want me to call your husband?” I shook my head. That would only make things worse. He would ask me questions and again, I wouldn’t be able to answer. How would I when I was clueless myself? I thought with time these nightmares would fade, but it was getting worse. This time I saw the mangled body of our unborn child, his eyes gauged out and blood spilling everywhere.The terror seeping through me was unwavering, I… I felt so scared.The fright crept through my veins like icy tendrils, freezing every ounce of courage within me. My heart raced, a frantic drumbeat echoing in my chest, while my breaths came in shallow gasps, barely enough to sustain me. The darkn

DMCA.com Protection Status