Elowen:I stirred from my half-slumber, disoriented and tangled in the twilight haze. The gentle rap on my door echoed throughout the room, jolting me into consciousness. As I blinked, I realized night had arrived. I stood up from the bed and walked to the door, which I opened to reveal the maid I had knocked out a few days before. She had paper bags in her hand.“Hy,” I smiled and waved at her, with a heavy burden of guilt inclined on my shoulders.Her face was straight, and she did not reciprocate the smile. I cleared my throat.“I apologize for the last time, and...”“You do not have to apologize for that. Mr. Dante assigned me permanently to you,” she said, and I tried to keep a smile on my face.I had never been assigned a personal maid, and now that I had the opportunity, it had to be her; I was really on a losing streak.“He says he will be home in an hour, and you should be ready,” she said, and I made way for her to enter the room. “The name’s Lee,” she said.When I shut the
Elowen:I jolted awake from my slumber and looked around to see that I had returned to Dante's house. This time, it was not the General Guerra Mansion. It was the room and bed where I lost my virginity to him. The more I looked around the room, the more I realized something was wrong: Dante was missing, and it was late.I got out of bed, and opened the door, then I walked into the large and brightly lit hallway. Everywhere was quiet because this house belonged only to Dante. I felt shivers down my spine as I walked because I was scared of being alone in a house as large as this, and the oil paintings that hung on the wall seemed like they would come to life at any moment and attack.I was not sure where to look at first, but as I approached the stairs, I heard a guttural scream that startled me.As I walked down the stairs, the screams grew louder. A few steps later, I found myself standing in front of a large metal door at the end of the downstairs hallway. I was hesitant at first
Elowen:“Are you ready for your special day?” Dante asked, kissing my forehead, and I nodded.My father homeschooled me, so I did not have a certificate, but Dante offered me a job at one of his bars, which I accepted. It was preferable to lying down all day doing nothing.We had just finished taking a bath, and Dante was getting dressed while I stood wrapped in a towel, watching.“What?” He asked when he was done with his pants, and I raised a brow. “I understand I am sexy, and if you want to help me with my tie, I will let you touch me,” he said, and I hissed.“I have got nothing to wear. I rarely go out, and my clothes are at the estate.” I said to him, causing him to pause with his tie loosely hanging on his neck.“That never occurred to me.”“Of course,” I replied.He went to his closet and took out some clothes.“Here, you can choose from these.” He said, tossing the clothes on the bed.I went through the clothes, only to discover sweatpants and shirts in the pile.“What are th
Dante:Giving Elowen a job was the last thing I wanted to do, but I had little to no option. I could not understand why she did not want me to punish the guy. As much as I wanted her to be safe, I kept checking my phone every minute, hoping she would call because she had run into some trouble and needed assistance, or because she had finally realized it was not best for her to work, but my phone did not ring.I had a meeting with the Cobra Cartel, the whisperers, and Blanches on the dormant sales of drugs in the city. Things were better when my father was alive. He was the untouchable man in the entire city, and everyone, including the police, feared him. Now New York was almost dead, thanks to my idiot brother, who had only siphoned the funds.With one last look at my phone, I stepped out of the car parked in front of the warehouse. Ralph, my chauffeur and trusted bodyguard, opened the door for me, and I got down. Then I walked towards the warehouse’s entrance, where some men stood
Elowen:As Dante led me to the car, Fred dashed towards us. Dante opened the door for me and asked me to enter, then closed it to speak with Fred.“Thank you very much for alerting me,” he said, and my eyes widened.I was trying to be macho earlier, but after what happened, it dawned on me that I needed Dante more than I realized.“I am sorry for what happened. Please do not take it out on me, sir; I had to get my kids from school and..”“You do not need to apologize, Fred. I am thankful for you and you have the raise I promised already. You will receive 30% of the monthly profit instead of 20%.” Dante said, and I watched Fred fall to his feet.“Thank you so much, sir.” He said and Dante chuckled, beckoning on him to stand up.This single act warmed my heart as I saw his children in a car across the street. When I looked at the bar, I saw Ralph leading the men and women out.They continued to plead with Dante, but Ralph yelled at them and cocked his gun. When they were all out of sigh
Dante:As we drove home, I stared at Elowen who was asleep in my arms. I never imagined that I would care for someone this much in many years to come. I had a contract, and I had my life with women planned out but with her I was compromising a lot. There was something about her that made me want her more.As soon as the car came to a halt, I opened the door and carried her in my arms upstairs to my room. I didn’t want to go back to the estate yet because I knew everyone would be on my neck for what happened, so I decided to spend one happy evening with Elowen.Gently, I placed her on the bed, then I kissed her forehead and made my way out of the room. As I stepped out of the room, the cool air of the hallway hit me. I needed to clear my head. The gym was my sanctuary, a place where I could channel my frustrations, my desires. When I got to the gym, I pulled the door open and headed to a bench.I pushed myself, the iron bar bending under my grip. Each repetition was a battle against w
Dante:The buzzing sound of my phone woke me up. I groaned and tried to reach for it from where I lay. My hand finally located it on the nightstand, then I opened my eyes to see who the caller was.Francisco Guerra!When I saw the display name, I sat up at once, gently pulling Elowen’s hand away from my body. Then I walked out of the room to take the call.“What is the meaning of this nonsense!” Francisco yelled the moment I picked the call.“To what do I owe this call, uncle Francisco?” I asked, and he scoffed.“I knew we should have done away with you the moment they presented you at birth. You are nothing but a disgrace to this family!”“I do not appreciate to be called up at this point of the day this early to be insulted.” I said. “Goodbye uncle.” I said calmly and I end the call.I walked back to the room and Elowen tuned to face me with a smile on her face.“How was your night?” I asked, sitting on the bed.“Quite peaceful, but you had to leave me.” She said, and I caressed her
Elowen:“Dante, is that you?” I called out, but no one answered.I could swear it was him because I smelt his cologne. I dropped the book I was holding at once and walked into the room to see it bare with his strong.. cologne still lingering in the room.It was obvious he was here, but he was gone and I couldn’t help but wonder why he left in a hurry. He would never leave without telling me, so I knew something was wrong at once.I opened the door and dashed out into the corridor, hoping I would find him, but as I ran through the hallway, there was no sign of him. When I got to the end of the hallway, I looked through the large window facing the front porch and I saw his car speed out of the compound.My heart sank at once, and I walked towards the room with my face drawn down and in confusion.What did I do wrong? Have I upset him? I had a lot of questions to ask, but he wasn’t here to answer them.As I walked down the hallway, someone grabbed my hand and dragged me into a dark room.
Third-person POV:Elowen was too stunned to speak for a while. She had no clue this trip had been in favour of ruining her marriage, and she walked right through it.“Guilia sent Dante out of town, and he kept it from you to let peace reign,” Flynn continued, causing her heart to ache more.She took a step back and almost collapsed, causing“I think I need to sit down in my room, and I need an actual painkiller.”Flynn took her hand, leading her to her room, then helped her onto the bed and rushed downstairs to get painkillers from the kitchen, where he knew Guilia kept the first aid box. He handed it to her, giving her a clean glass of water.Elowen took it and rested her head on the pillow.“Thank you,” she muttered.“I have to leave now because Guilia will be home soon. I trailed her to a club, which I believe she is reserving for her final blow, and now you know her plans. You need to act fast. Call me if you need help,” he said, and she nodded.“She will probably get Eliot in trou
Third-person POV:The ear-splitting tone of her phone ringing woke Elowen up. She groaned, grabbing it to check on the caller. When the name Flynn showed up, she flung it away, and putting her hand across her aching head.“Fuck!” she groaned, pulling herself up from the bed.She walked to Guilia’s room in search of painkillers. On getting there, she gave the door a gentle tap, and opened it to see Guilia still in bed.Guilia opened her eyes sluggishly with a yawn when she saw Elowen, and then she shut it almost immediately.“Please, I need some painkillers,” Elowen said, and Guilia’s eyes flew open at once.She thought it was the right time to feed her some meth in the guise of painkillers. Her lips spread across her face with a smile, and she jumped out of bed.“I’m sorry, you must have had a lot to drink,” she said to Elowen, who supported her aching head with one hand. “Please sit,” Julia grabbed her hand and pulled her gently towards the bed.Then she walked to her closet and retu
Third person POV:“Do you love him?” Eliot asked Elowen, and she looked at him with her brows drawn down. “Answer me, please. I need to know if all I have been doing has been a waste of time. Was he the one who broke your heart?” He asked, and she scoffed.“Eliot, I think you need to leave.” Elowen said in a low tone, placing her hand on her forehead.“I won’t leave until you give me a reason. I love you, Elowen, and I can’t deny the chemistry I saw between the both of you. If he is the reason you are heartbroken, then tell me. I will fly you out of the country, take you…”“Eliot stop!” She yelled, and he came to a halt. “I’m heartbroken because the man who wed me has abandoned me for a month. I have heard nothing about him since he left two days ago,” she said with her voice cracking, and tears hanging in her eyes.Eliot’s eyes widened and his mouth fell ajar.“You.. you are married?” He asked, and she scoffed.“Yes, and that is what I have been trying to tell you the entire evening.
Third POV:“Guilia, what is going on here?” Flynn asked the moment he stepped into the apartment, which was filled with caterers arranging meals on the table in the living room.“I’m hosting a party; I thought I told you?” He asked, and he stared at her, trying hard to hold back on his words.“No, you haven’t, and I need to know why we are doing this.” He said, and she chuckled, getting on her tiptoe to kiss his cheek.“I just want to have a little party. Me, you, Paris, John, Elowen, and her new guy.”His eyes widened when she said this, and he immediately sensed a scheme because he knew Elowen would not willingly set herself up, knowing what Dante would do.“Elowen and her new man? That sounds like you, and I do not support whatever this is,” he said, marching upstairs.Guilia rolled her eyes, turning to see a server walking to the table with a bowl of wine.“Gimme that,” she said, taking the bowl of wine from her.“Here, you may leave now,” she said, handing a cheque to the lady.S
Third person pov:“Babe, I’m sorry that I forgot to call yesterday. The buyers had me lodge in a hotel to make business easier, and I was so tired after the meeting that I…”A beep from another call was interrupted Guilia’s speech, and she paused, checking her phone to see an unknown number calling.“I forgot to tell you, and I’m sorry, babe. I’ll talk to you later,” she said, ending the call.She picked the next call.“Hey, it’s Eliot, and I’m getting ready to go to the mall.” Guilia sighed.“Yea, sure. She’ll be out in a..” her phone beeped, and she saw Elowen’s name pop up. “Great, she is calling, and I am sure you’ll have a great day,” she said.“Oh, I’ll get going then.”“Yes, and oh, can you leave out the part that I told you about her breakup? She would freak out if you mentioned it. Bye.”Guilia heaved a sigh before calling Elowen back.“Have fun at the mall. I will meet you soon,” she said, ending the call and getting out of bed.Her brows curled in a frown as she made her wa
Third person pov:Guilia pretended to grab her purse from the table, but the moment Elowen left, she walked over to Eliot’s table.When Eliot saw her walking towards him, he adjusted his tie, hoping she would present him with an offer to buy his way with Elowen.“Eliot, is it?” She asked, and he nodded with a smile on his face. “I’m sorry for the way my friend acted back then. She just got out of a messy heartbreak and isn’t open to dating again, but I can tell that you’ve got eyes on her.”He raised a brow with a nod as he sipped his glass of wine.“Well, I’m here to make an offer.”Eliot dropped his glass, staring at her while she took a seat.“Well, I must admit, she caught my fancy. I will be in the city for a few weeks, and I would like to try my luck. I might as well surprise my family with a wife,” he said, and a smile spread across Guilia’s face. “So, what’s your offer?” He pressed his lip in a fine line, holding onto the glass of wine with both hands.“Elowen and I are like b
Third person POV:“Good morning, babe.” Flynn kissed Guilia on her cheek, attempting to get out of bed, but she pulled him into a deep kiss, running her hands down his chest.Flynn broke away from the kiss, panting, and then he kissed her more fiercely, and hungrily. His hands rummaged around her robe, undoing the rope and leaving her stack naked. Then he attacked her neck with kisses, cupping her soft breast in one hand while his other hand found its way down to her pussy.Gently, he massaged her throbbing clit with his fingers while Guilia moaned softly in his ears. He slid his hands up and down her wet core before sliding in a couple of fingers.“Ugh.” Guilia mashed her lips into his, tugging his hair violently with her back arched against the bed.Flynn pumped his fingers in and out of her while Guilia’s body writhed with emotions. Their fight for lust and pleasure came to an end when Flynn’s phone rang.“Fuck!” Guilia groaned in a tired tone when he pulled away to attend to the c
Elowen:It’s been two days since the saga between Guilia and Dante. Things had been awfully strange, but no one wanted to say a thing to me. I was in my room, reading a book Dante purchased for me, when he barged into my room.I placed my book on the bed, and I got on my feet, walking towards him. He pulled me into a warm hug, then he gave me a light kiss on the lips.“I have something impromptu to take care of, and I will be gone for a while,” he said, and my face became wrinkled.“For how long?” I crossed my arms while he pulled my hands away, clutching them tightly.“It’s for business and it will take a month or just weeks, but I promise to fill you in on it when I’m back.”I sighed, releasing my hand from his grip.“First, you’ve been acting strange for the past forty-eight hours and you want to disappear as usual. Have I done something wrong?”He shook his head.“Then take me with you.” I said, and he held his gaze for a moment, trying to hold me again. “Of course you won’t, becau
Dante:“No matter what is going on, I have decided to trust you, Dante, but the way you are going with Guilia, I do not think it is right. She is going to think you do not want her to have a happy life.”When Elowen said this, I pulled away from her, staring at her with my mind bugging with thoughts and overwhelming emotions.“First was Xavier, and now Flynn.” She added. “I just want you to be fine, Dante, and I’m here if you need me.” She pulled me into a hug.**I asked Ralph to take Elowen home while I headed to the warehouse, where I kept Guilia and her friends captive. When I pulled up at the warehouse, I paused for a moment to coordinate myself.Elowen was right, and it was high time I stopped treating Guilia like a kid.I walked into the warehouse, which had a few of my men littered around, then I went straight to the guardroom, pulling it open to see the three of them bundled in a seat.I untied the hanky in Guilia’s mouth, and she gritted her teeth.“Have you come to gloat on