Very gently he undressed her and took each wrist to tie it tightly to the bed post, but not too tight. He folded her clothes neatly and put them on a chair before going back to her. He wanted to take her at that very instant. She spread herself flat, above her head arms; pressing against already full breasts her light-nippled, which had tightened from the cool air. As he began to breathe a little more heavily, the vision did arousal. He suppressed an impulse to touch himself, his engorged member going up and down with its tiny bounces. His eyes scanned down the length of her body adoring her full figure, before scurrying up to where her thighs joined.He put his hand on both knees and slowly opened her before he gasped. She was hairless. As her feminine features began to reveal themselves his pulse speedily began to rise. The lips tightly closed to serve as a form of protection and the jewel kept from view. He stepped back and took hold of himself as he stroked himself. He did not wan
As Arnulfo slept, he reached out, his fingers closing gently over hers. "You are overthinking things," he whispered softly, his thumb moving in soothing circles over her knuckles."How can I not?" she replied on a whisper, her voice trembling with worry. "You're walking straight into danger, Arnulfo. What if…" She couldn't find the words to finish what she was saying, the fear tightening her chest.He could see the concern in her eyes and felt the weight of her words. It made him wish he could ease her mind."I understand the risk, Valentine," he said. "But it's not just me alone; it's for both of us. It is for giving you what truly deserves to be yours. If I don't make the effort, we'll never win and be free from Victoria's threats."But what if something happens to you?" she asked, her voice again trembling all over. "What if you don't return?"He pushed his hands against his face, forcing her to look at him. His eyes didn't blink; he was still, intense. "Hear me," he said severely.
Arnulfo sat down across from him, his eyes steady. "I didn't come here to waste your time. I came to propose a deal."He settled back into his chair, folding his hands across his chest."I'm listening. ""I know Victoria has been acting on her own. Her obsession with me has put your operations at risk. She's sloppy and reckless, and it will only be a matter of time before she attracts that kind of attention. Now, I'm giving you the chance to clean it up before it gets worse," Arnulfo said.Victoria's father raised an eyebrow. "And what do you propose?"Call her off," Arnulfo said bluntly. "Rein her in, or cut her out entirely. In return, I'll step back from our shared territories and let you take full control. No interference, no retaliation.The room fell silent as the older man thought about Arnulfo's words. Finally, he spoke, his tone cold and calculating. "You make an interesting argument, Arnulfo. But you forget one thing—Victoria is my daughter. Blood is thicker than business."A
"I don't need you to thank me," she breathed into the fabric of his shirt, her voice muffled by her action. "Just come back to me. Always."Arnulfo drew back, his hands remaining on her shoulders as he looked down at her. The tender vulnerability in his dark eyes made her chest ache to see it."I will," he said stiffly. "I'll always come back to you, Valentine. No matter what.Her lips parted, as if to argue, to tell him how dangerous this all was, how much it terrified her. But the resolve in his voice stopped her. He believed it, and for now, that had to be enough.She nodded slowly. "Okay."He smiled again, softer this time, and tucked a stray strand of her hair behind her ear. "Go back inside. It's cold out here."Valentine hesitated but eventually stepped back toward the house, her arms wrapping around herself as she turned to glance at him one more time. “You’re coming in too, right?”“In a minute,” he assured her, his gaze following her until she disappeared inside.He breathed
As the sun began to set in the horizon, casting its golden hue upon manicured lawns and tall gates, Arnulfo reached his estate. This place, built out of view from other prying eyes, was a fortress-its luxury in the same way it protected itself. But Arnulfo wasn't here to admire the view.Not tonight. He stepped out of the car, his sharp suit now slightly creased from the tension-filled meeting with Victoria's father. He adjusted his cufflinks absentmindedly, his eyes scanning the perimeter. His men, stationed strategically around the estate, immediately snapped to attention upon seeing him."Report," Arnulfo said as he strode toward the main house, his tone crisp and commanding. Luis, his right-hand man, fell into step beside him. "The perimeter is secure. We've doubled the guards along the southern wall, as you requested. No unusual activity to report in the last twenty-four hours.""And the intel on Victoria?" Arnulfo asked, his voice lowering. Luis hesitated for a brief moment. "We
Arnulfo pulled Valentine close, and she could feel her cheeks getting warm.A cheeky smile spread across his face as he placed his hand on her lower back, rubbing it gently. Her heart started racing as she felt excitement mixed with confusion about the moment. All she knew was that she didn't want it to end; being around him felt really nice. It was a moment she wanted to hold onto.The connection between them was strong, and in that moment, everything else disappeared. Arnulfo felt like a safe place for Valentine, bringing her calm in the chaos of life. She could feel her heart racing as his touch warmed her. It was hard to think; the moment was too intense. She had always wanted to keep her distance to protect herself, but being with Arnulfo felt special and different. It felt real, and for the first time in so long, Valentine found herself to believe in something more."Do you feel well?" Arnulfo's voice snapped her out of her trance, soft and filled with concern as he wrapped his a
You are so fucking beautiful." He stroked her cheek, looking down at her in a way that made her core melt. Soon his hands were pushing back the terrycloth of her robe. Palms grazed hard, beaded nipples before squeezing them gently. Every nerve in her body fired so deliciously.She loosened the sash and let it drop open, baring her curvy body completely to him as she let it fall to the floor. Perhaps they had all day, but every passing moment was making her more and more needy. Her pussy felt so empty."Jesus Christ, you're beautiful." His bulge bumped her soft lower belly, and he groaned. He pushed himself against her a few times before dipping down to suck a nipple into his mouth.A new wave of need crested over her cunt. He was famished, pushing her back onto the bed before coming down over her and right back to work on her breasts, teasing and sucking. His tongue traced around them before flicking against the hard peaks. Somehow he knew exactly what turned her on most. Heat bloomed
He smirked, licking his lips. “I know, baby. And it feels good, doesn’t it?” He groaned and leaned his head back. “You’ve wanted me so long, haven’t you?”“Mhm.” She nodded.“Bet you played with this pussy each night, thinking about me, huh?”She squeezed at him in reply.“Spread it open.”She swallowed, slightly embarrassed at such an ask. But she reached down, using two fingers to open her folds. Heat swelled in her cheeks and along her chest. He was making her want things, things she’d never wanted with anyone else.“Look at that.”She gazed down and admired how she looked with him buried inside.“This pussy is so slick and hot for me.” He moved a little more, curls falling against his temples.“It’s so pretty with my dick shoved in.”She reached for her clit, circling two fingers over it. The urge to come was insufferable.“Uh-uh, darling.” He gripped her wrist and leaned in. “I want you on edge.”Their tongues danced together as their bodies melded into one. He dropped her leg and
The soft hum of engines faded into silence as Vito stepped out of his car, his sharp suit a stark contrast to the grim exhaustion in his eyes. He was a man used to holding all the cards, but tonight, his hands felt empty. He had nothing left to gamble except his pride—and even that had been chipped away.Arnulfo's estate stretched before him, a fortress of understated elegance. Lights gleamed softly through tall windows, and guards stood at attention, their gazes keen as they watched every movement Vito made. He raised his hands a little, holding himself back as one of Arnulfo's men approached."I need to speak with him," Vito said, trying to keep his voice steady as he fought what was going on inside. "Tell him it's urgent.The guard hesitated for a moment then nodded, disappearing into the house. Minutes later, the heavy doors creaked open, and there stood Arnulfo, holding a glass of whiskey in one hand and wearing a faint smirk on his lips."Well, well," Arnulfo said in his drawled
The night wore on, and each passing second fed the fire in Victoria's chest. But she felt the restraint of her place more with every ticking moment.The room, even though it be luxurious, would choke her; every inch made her remember the powerful figurehead she once had been, feared and respected equally. Today, she's a pawn, playing her part in her father's games-to be trapped, to be manipulated, to be strangled.Her pacing was interrupted by a soft knock on the door. Victoria froze, her sharp gaze snapping to the entrance. Nobody dared to disturb her unless absolutely necessary."Miss Victoria?" came the timid voice of Elena, one of the few staff members brave—or foolish—enough to address her directly."Go away," Victoria snapped, her tone icy.She was silent for a long time before responding, her voice shaking a little. "Don Victor sent me to bring you dinner, ma'am. You haven't eaten all day."Victoria clenched her fists. She was starving, but the idea of accepting anything from he
Meanwhile, Arnulfo sat back in his chair, an expression of mirth and incredulity crossing his face as Leo relayed the latest news."Victor grounded his own daughter?" Arnulfo asked, raising an eyebrow, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Victoria Giupere, locked away like a disobedient teenager?"Leo nodded, his voice guarded. "It's true. She's confined to the estate. Don Victor has placed strict orders—no one in, no one out without his say. He's furious about the mess she's made."Arnulfo laughed, but the sound was devoid of humor. "I suppose the mighty Victoria wasn't so untouchable after all. What a shame. She's like a caged lioness now, pacing behind gilded bars."Leo looked at Arnulfo. "Do you think we should be afraid? If she is confined, that means she's planning something. That woman doesn't know how to just sit there."Arnulfo became pensive and started tapping his fingers on the armrest of his chair. "Oh, she is planning something, all right. Victor may think he could contain
They stood there, bathed in the warm caress of twilight, drawing strength from each other. And in the distance, the final rays of the sun disappeared as the garden kept on being lit by the silver cool glow of the stars.And for the first time since what seemed to be an eternity, Sabrina allowed herself the hope that peace was possible-they would face whatever came after that together.The aftermath of the latest clash between Carla's and Vito's forces was destructive. The debris-strewn streets were replete with shattered vehicles and injured bodies. The constant crackle and boom of firefights diminished into eerie stillness, cut only by groans of wounded and wail of sirens in the far distance.She was standing in the midst of wreckage. Her breathing harsh, clothes were torn, and besmeared with blood. She rubbed a streak of blood from her forehead; she had no idea whose it belonged to, though.Her men were trying to regroup, but they'd lost far too many.Carla's jaw set, and her dark ey
Meanwhile, Carla was in the thick of the fight on the other side of the battle. Her gun was blazing as she led her men with fearless resolve into the fray, her voice hoarse from shouting, "Hold the line! We've bled too much to give up now!"It was a ferocious fight, the product of their shared disdain for one another. As daylight came, streets lay scattered with leftovers of battle-ash, wrecked automobiles, smashed glass panes, blood-splattered pavement-and a city still had all its wounds; and it could already remember to view streets grimly against all this as overnight's carnage spilled on it. Smoky haze emanated from burned automobile hulls and morning air held that burning sensation, sharp with powder fumes.Glass cracked on the floor, crunching as the first rays of morning lit up the site of slaughter: blood on concrete, painting in macabre red, of lives lost over the mercilessly endless war of Vito against Carla. Standing over the ruins of his operations, his features were grim a
Victoria stood up, her gait slow and deliberate. She trailed her fingers over the intricate carvings on the mahogany desk in the corner of the room. Her father had selected this prison for her with careful consideration—everything she could possibly need was here, except freedom. But what Don Victor didn't understand was that Victoria wasn't a woman who waited for opportunity to come knocking on her door. She created them.Her eyes locked onto the mirror that hung on the wall, its gilded frame glinting in the dim light. She contemplated her own reflection for a moment, a look of hardness on her face like stone.This was no fragile, defeated girl. This was Victoria Giupere—a woman who had built her reputation on cunning, manipulation, and power. And no one, not even her father, could strip her of that.She turned her head to the door, her mind calculating. The guards outside were loyal, but loyalty could be bought—or broken. All she needed was to sow the right seeds of doubt, the right
As the soft gold rays spread across the bedroom, the world outside became alive once more. The pounding heart of the city would soon return Arnulfo to its craziness, but for now he let himself just bask at this temporary peace. In Valentines' embracing arms, solace was at hand, remembering that even under the darkness are lights.Valentine stroked her fingers along the swell of his jaw, the touch as soothing as a balm. "You carry so much, Arnulfo," she said gently. "You do not have to do that alone."He met her gaze, his eyes filled with a sense of gratitude and resolve. "I know. You have been my strength, Valentine. Every step I take, every battle I fight, it is all for us. The life we are building together.She smiled, her expression tender. “And I’ll always be by your side, no matter what. But promise me something.”“What is it?” he asked, his tone serious.“Promise me that when this is all over—when the dust settles—you’ll allow yourself to breathe. To live. Not for the city, not
"No, no, no," Arnulfo said, holding her hands. He cuddled her close and kissed her cheek. "Leave them in, my babe," he whispered in her ear.He pulled the dress up to reveal her cute belly button, with a small strawberry piercing, which he savoured with kisses, as he stroked her thighs.Arnulfo began kissing her forehead. "You're mine, Valentine. I'm going to treat you like my own!" He sensually ran his lips downto her nose, and then kissed her soft neck, feeling the pulse in her veins.Valentine groaned as he stroked her bare back by her shoulders. She started trembling as he caressed his way to her upper chest, with strong but nerdy hands- which he used for training and writing so fiercely that there were some minute scars still there.She was then kissed over her strapless purple and red floral playsuit, over the cloth over her right nipple. He blew on it; she began to cry with pleasure.Arnulfo immediately stopped, his heart skipping a beat. He had not intended to make her cry!"
For Emilio, in Victor's clenched fists and stiffened posture, he saw a leader wrestling with betrayal but a father torn between duty and love.The silence was heavy and heavy until it dragged. It felt like the walls themselves were holding their breath and wanted not to disturb this fragile moment.Finally, the boy in the corner had just listened silently till Arnulfo rose from his corner and began: "Victoria. Do you know that everything has started to disintegrate-all this confusion within this city-with Victoria? All this mess no longer is simply your family issue. She dragged all of us into this one."Victor turned, the piercing look pinning Arnulfo. "Do you not know that? He sounded tired. "Can you not envision that I spend each day plagued by the fear that my very daughter has ended this empire as surely as my brother did a lifetime ago?Arnulfo gritted his jaw. But he took a step forward. "Knowing it and doing it are two different things, Victor. She's no longer just your concer