I woke up with a headache the next morning. I wanted to stand up from the bed, but I felt a heavy load placed on me; it was like someone was pressing me into the bed. I turned to see Mace lying down next to me.It took me some seconds to remember why I had a splitting headache and why I was in bed with Mace.He had his leg thrown over me, and his erection was pressing into my back. I often imagined what it would be like to be in bed with him. But now that it was happening, I wasn't happy about it.I pushed his arms off me, and he rolled on his back.I turned over to have a clearer view of him, and I took my time admiring his features. His jet-black hair was disheveled. His face was chiseled, and he was very ribbed. I often saw his muscles when he walked around the house with no shirt on, but it was never up close. It was my first time in bed with him. I had always imagined how romantic it was going to be, but right now, it hurts more than it pleases me.He had tattoos on his chest, ar
MACE'S POVI couldn't hide the feeling of satisfaction I felt this morning. I obviously can't remember the last time I was this relaxed or even slept this much. I tried stretching myself when I felt someone pressing on my right-hand side. I turned only to see Matilda sleeping peacefully in my arms, her black wavy hair covering some part of her face, and her pale white skin glowing effortlessly in the morning sun.I never believed anyone could change me this much, but here I am getting all cozy with her, wanting to spend each waking moment with her, craving to be by her side and to see her beautiful smiles. The tiny, timid girl that I welcomed into my world came with a bulldozer, breaking down every last one of my defenses till there was nothing left to hide in.I had no other option but to come out of my shell to meet her halfway, to care for her, and to protect her with my life. I brushed off the hair covering her face while patting her gently as I cont
We landed at our New York home at 11:50 p.m. and we alighted from the helicopter, heading into the house. I went straight into my room, looked around for a while, landed on the bed with my back, and closed my eyes to reminisce about the events of the past few hours. My rest was cut short midway by a knock on my door. I opened the door, and it was one of Mace's men who brought my luggage. I took it from his hand and dragged it in. I placed it on the bed and was unpacking when I heard the door of Mace's room bang. I dropped the clothes I was holding and ran out of my room. I looked down the stairs to see Mace all dressed in a black outfit. He was giving orders to his men. I went down the stairs to meet him. He came to where I was standing, placed his hands on my hips, pulled me close to him, and my face was pressing on his chest. He patted my hair for a while, raising my face, and pressed his lips on mine."I will be back before you know it; don't miss me too much," he whispered with a
MACE'S POVI came back from the hunt so tired. I spent the past few weeks slaughtering my enemies into bits and picking up the pieces of my dead men, Killing was in my DNA, and I enjoyed slicing any asshole that ever crossed my path. I had been patient with the mother fucker that had been messing with my family, but not anymore.I discovered some of their hideouts, but there was no concrete information about their leader. I couldn't get the image of the dying Alexander off my head, and since I couldn't bring him back to life, I decided to avenge him. I would find the idiot behind the clown mask even if it was the last thing I did. I had always enjoyed hunting, but just this once, I couldn't wait to go home to her. I missed looking into her beautiful gray eyes, hearing her laughter, and feeling her soft, slender body against mine. I fucking missed running my hand over her soft Ass. Maybe she flipped a switch in my brain because even my body can't bear an
I have been bugging Mace since he told me we were going on a date to tell me where we were going, but I got nothing. It was our first date here in New York, and I just couldn't hold in the excitement. He was already dressed up and was pressing his phone when I came down; he was just putting on a pair of trousers and a top. He looked dashing, and I couldn't resist taking a picture of him. He turned to me immediately when he heard the clicking sound of the camera. He took a good look at my clothes and nodded."That looks comfortable and warm," he said.I was wearing jeans, a top, a cardigan, and a jacket with my signature boots.I poked him "Are you not going to tell me where we are going".He nodded and stole a kiss. I slapped his arm and turned my back on him, sulking, and he began to laugh."Did you tell Stella what I said?"Stella was our chef, and he asked me to tell her not to bother making any more food for us today. I asked if we were spending the night outside, but Mace didn't
I woke up and turned around, confused about where I was. I saw Mace and remembered our rendezvous. I guess his sweet, tender words knocked me out.He was still asleep, but he was aroused, and we were both still naked.My gaze lingered on his long, thick, and very aroused dick.I ran my hand from his forehead, nose, mouth, chest, and stomach and dipped a little lower, then tried to withdraw my hand.Mace grabbed my hand, and I shrieked."You were awake."He smirked and used my hand to run over his length. It was warm, and it twitched in my hands. With his eyes shut, he parted his lips and moaned in pleasure. I felt elated and I wanted to see him writhe in pleasure. He gently placed his hands on my hips, nudging me in. I adjusted a bit while still running my hands on his aroused dick. I placed a kiss on his parted lips, and he voraciously devoured my lips.He kept moaning, as I gently rubbed his dick, he had his eyes fixed in mine, and I could feel the longing in his every kiss. I gentl
I could remember his words from last night when he said I was his. It was ringing in my head without ceasing. I felt happy he marked me his. I turned on the shower and began to sing Bang Bang by Jessie J, Nicki Minaj, and Ariana Grande.I closed my eyes as I hummed to the song. I felt someone's arm around me. Scared as I didn't know who it was, I tried hitting the person, but a firm hand gripped my arm and whispered, "It's me".I would recognize that voice anywhere; the sound of his voice made me blush and brought colors to my face. I leaned into Mace's neck. The morning is finally turning into an exciting one."I thought you left"."No, I went to arrange for a change of clothes," he whispered to my ears."Come, let's get into the bathtub." He nudged me towards the bathe I instantly followed him without any argument.I sat down in the tub and began to lather myself. He peered the sponge out of my hand and began to wash me. It was finally beginning to feel like a good morning as I sat
Mace grabbed me, shielding me with his body. He used his hands to close my ear while yelling orders at his men. The car was speeding down the road while swerving from one side of the road to another, trying to dodge the car coming ahead and the bullets being shot at us. I tried raising my head, but Mace wouldn't let me, as his massive hands were holding me down."Watch out" I heard Mace screaming, that was the last thing I remembered before our car went flying in the air, Mace grabbed me, pulling me in his embrace and the car tumbled over, somersaulting in the air a couple of times, the second car in front of us stopped immediately, One of the men came running towards us while, the rest opened fire on the attackers, Mace kicked the door open with his feet, he crawled out of the car, he pulled off his suit and his shirt was covered in blood, he stretched his hands towards me and helped me to crawl out also, I was feeling a little dizzy, I looked at the drivers side and he was dead, I
MACE'S POVI had so many thoughts running through my mind as I raced up the stairs. I prayed so hard, but it wasn't what I was thinking. I don't know what I would do if anything happened to her.I was in disbelief looking at her standing like an avenger with a gun in her hands and Sarah lying down dead beneath her. I never thought Amorino could fire a gun, but here I am looking at the very impossible staring me in the face.I ran towards her, took the gun from her, and handed it over to Ray.I looked her over before hugging her. I was glad she was okay and even happier that we both saved our son together."Amorino, are you okay?" I asked, peering into her face."I'm fine; where is Vey?" she asked immediately, looking from me to Ray."Vey is fine," Dad replied. She quickly ran to him and grabbed him from his hands, hugging him so hard."Mammy!""Mammy is here, Vey," she said, smiling at him."Hold on, were you going to accept this crazy bitch proposal?" S
MACE'S POVThose very words were what I had been waiting for this whole time. I paused immediately when I heard Ray say he had found the bitch. I let out a devilish grin because I knew what I had in store for that mad bitch.She had taken more than she could chew. If she had messed with me, I would be lenient, but you mess with my family, and I will send you to the afterlife in pieces."Where?" "Right under our nose."Tilda jumped off the bed while hurriedly heading to the door"Honey, where are you off to?" Mom asked her. "To get my son!" She screamed, her voice filled with pain."Amorino," I gently called her; she didn't answer, nor did she glance my way. I touched her shoulder, and she turned towards me."I promise to bring our son home; I give you my word," I reassured her, looking her in the eyes while patting her hair."Mace, I want to bash that weirdo's head in for causing me pain.""I will make her pay for all the pain and misery she has caused
MATILDA'S POV"Ma'am, is everything okay?" Martha asked immediately, she rushed into the sitting room. I sat down, mopping like a fool, still unable to process what was happening. I began feeling dizzy, and the whole room was spinning nonstop in my eyes."Ma'am," she called yet again, but I was slowly losing sense of my surroundings. I heard her beckoning on the guards to come, but before I knew it, I had lost consciousness.I opened my eyes, but the light was too bright. I shut my eyes, but I could hear Sergio and Mace arguing over God knows what. I managed to open my eyes, and I tried a little harder to keep them open as my eyes adjusted to the brightness of the light."Darling, you are awake?" I heard Ana's voice. I followed the voice only to see her seated on the chair next to the bed.I was a bit confused about where we were and what was going on."What happened to me?" I asked Ana. I tried getting up, but Ana held me down."Honey, please stay put." I
MATILDA'S POV"Keep it wet; we will make Lavey's sister when we get back," he whispered into my ears, and I giggled like a teenage girl.We quickly rushed our bath; we were running out of time, and the last thing I want is grace nagging my ass. We prepared to leave for dinner. I came downstairs to find Lavey and her nanny all dressed up. She was on the phone when we came downstairs, but quickly put the phone away when we showed up."You guys ready?" I asked the nanny."Yes Ma'am" Mace took Lavey from the nanny, and we set out for dinner.Our little adventure in the shower delayed us a little bit; when we got to the Castillo's, the room was already packed. It was a lovely sight to behold; there were no outsiders in attendance, just family. Sergio, Dad, and Ray were having a hearty conversation while the ladies were laughing over something Kimberly said."There they are," Ana announced, all smiles. I hugged Kimberly while Mace was busy speaking with Pearl.
MATILDA'S POVI brought my hands to my mouth in awe; I couldn't believe my eyes. I never expected that he could be this sentimental. I guess being a father comes with some changes."It's beautiful," I said, smiling at him as he held me in his arms."I wanted to give our prince the best," he said proudly.It is the best nursery I have seen. There was a beautiful white baby bed at one end of the room. The wallpapers were so beautiful. I couldn't get my eyes off the drawing of a lion's head and the family motto written boldly on the wall."A lion?" I asked Mace while pointing at the drawing."Yes, Amorino, we need to always remind him that he is a hunter," Mace replied while kissing my hair."Of course," I said, rolling my eyes."Do you think Lavey would love it? I painted the room myself," he whispered.I was a bit surprised to hear he did all this by himself. I brought his hands close to my lips and kissed him."He will adore it," I said to him, and I went
MACE'S POV "What lady?" Ray asked, giving me the What the heck are you talking about Look. I read the room and didn't ask any further questions."You got this, right?" I asked Ray, pointing at the building."Get the hell out of here, tell Tilda that I will be right there."I quickly entered one of the cars, leaving Ray behind to clean up the building.I got to the safe house. Jumped out of the car the minute I turned off the ignition. I ran into the house frantically in search of Amorino. I met Ray's mom in the hallway, all smiles."You made it, Mace, this way," she said, pointing to one of the rooms at the end of the hallway.I opened the door to see Mom seated next to Amorino on one side of the bed, while Grace sat on the other side."Ocean!" mom screamed. I went over to Amorino; she looked a bit worn out, but I was glad she was ok."My love here is our son," she said, holding our peanut wrapped in colorful clothing. I couldn't contain my joy when I s
MACE'S POVI rushed to the torture room, where I found Dad seated. I told one of our men to lead Dad into the room and away from Ricci's minions. I came closer to see a dead body lying on the floor. I guess one of Ricci's fools thought he could kill Dad seeing he was wounded. I went over to his side; he was losing a lot of blood. I got more worried. What pained me most was how to explain to Mom that Dad got hurt. Why would he take the bullet,"It should have been me," I kept whispering to myself.I fished out my phone from my pocket to call a doctor, but my dad wouldn't let me. He grabbed my hands, looking me straight in the eyes. I could tell the amount of pain he was in."Don't," he said."We should get you a doctor, dad.""I'm fine, ocean; the bullet just grazed my skin. Patch me up or get our men to patch me up, and I will be good as new." I was lost for words, looking at my old man asking to be patched up the old-fashioned way. I sometimes forget he
MACE'S POVI was still at the study sipping a glass of whiskey while Dad had his face buried in a piece of paper he was holding. I didn't bother checking what he was reading because I had a lot on my mind.I couldn't get the thoughts of Amorino off my mind. I was missing her badly. The picture of her sleeping soundly in her lingerie kept playing in my head. This is the first time she is sleeping outside the house after we got back together. I was fighting the urge to go get her. I knew I couldn't bring her home just yet, not when the baby could pop out any day from now. I can't give her the attention she needs right now, and besides, Francesco won't go easy on her if he ever finds her.I need to put an end to this shit as fast as possible. I was still lost in thought when Ray called me. I looked up to see Kieran standing next to Ray."You're here," I said, looking at Kieran. He nodded."I heard how things went in Italy," he said.I smirked, pointing at
MACE'S POVI woke up the next morning to the beeping sound of my phone. I checked the time, and it was 5 a.m. I pulled my fingers that had been buried under my pillow out and got off the bed to prepare. I had some scores to settle this morning. It was time to rain blood on Ricci and his minions. I warned that fool that I might be my father's son, but I'm not my father. I was already prepared to leave, but I was checking out my outfit when Ray called to inform me that he was downstairs.I turned to the bed to find Amorino still soundly asleep. I didn't want to wake her, so I wrote a note on a piece of paper and placed it on the bedside table where she could easily find it before leaving. I came downstairs to see Ray sitting comfortably while munching the last bite of the cornflakes on his plate."Making yourself at home," I asked him."What can I do?" he replied, wearing a smirk."Besides, I need all the strength I could get, you know."I wasn't ready f