Dante's POV.
Being the capo of the biggest mafia in New york had it's ugly side which i tried to run away from, but fate can only be delayed not denied. Being cold without an ounce of emotion was something every capo of a mafia gang must possess cause it can be a window for weaknesses to be shown. That's why i don't show emotions, hell why i can't afford to be in a relationship. I don't need a woman right now that would be weak and fragile, they are just good distractions nothing more. Looking down at the lifeless body i just unalived, i could only think about how death was the only way out for traitors like him who ratted us out to the rival gang. The mafia was big on family however, there was no mercy for traitors in the family. I threw the dagger i'd used alongside my shirt that was stained with blood into the trash bin as i make my way to my office in the warehouse. My cartel had the biggest shipmemt for armmos and. i had clubs,casino and hotels around italy, the united states especially New york to cover up my mafia affairs in the state cause i wouldn't want to kill people for meddling in my business. Shutting the door behind me, i walked towards a mini closet i had in my office where i kept extra shirts and pants for occasions like this. I slipped into the black shirt as i make my way towards my chair to continue the paper work i had to do on one of my shipmemts coming to newyork. Thirty minutes gone into the paperwork, someone barging into my office disrupted my thought and work altogether as if on impulse i brought out my gun preparing to put my bullet through the fucker's head for barging in unanounced. “Woah woah, calm down big man” Luca said, the man who has grown to be more than a best friend into the brother i never had. Luca was my right hand man i trusted him with my life and i know he has my back the same way i do for him. “Son of a bitch” I muttered lowering my gun back into it's holster “Come on man, are you really just going to keep killing people like you are on a killing spree on something” He said whilst making his way to the chair across me. I stopped what i was doing slowly taking my gaze to meet his “Don't look at me like that, i was just stating facts” “You barged into my office unannounced and you ask why i almost put a bullet through your head?” I asked looking at him dead in the eyes. “You are lucky you are my best friend” I said returning my attention back to the paper work that was stressing me out already. “What got you so worked up and cranky” Luca said from across me. “Nothing” I said matter of fact “Nothing really?” “Dude your face looks like you could murder someone” he said like he just figured me out “Isn't that what i do?” I said still not taking my eyes off the papers in front of me. “stop being a caveman, you've been locked in all week"He said like he was my mother or like he could read my mind. I ignored him already knowing where this is going to “You need to be laid real quick man” “really?” I scoffed Thinking about it, i haven't been laid in a while, that random mindless fuck could help ease my frustration And i knew who could help ease it off for me. “It's been a while since we hit Lux, what do you say let's pay them a visit tonight” “Maybe” I said with indifference “ Maybe? We are so going tonight, you better get ready. You need to blow off some steam” I would never admit it but he was right, i needed a little break. Lux was part of the clubs i own in new york, i would have had a reason to visit there anyways cause there had been an interruption in the operation. I had to see the manger and follow up on the latest change and for him to fill me in on the latest operational change. “We would leave as soon as i'm done i have unfinished business there anyway” I said still deep in my work. “That's more like it man” He said cracking up a smile. We'd gotten to the club later that night, i went straight to the VIP section where the office was to sort out some recruitment and changes done recently. After having a brief meeting with my men at the club manager i put in charge, i stepped out from the office to have a look at the club activities and to oversee the night life when my eyes landed on a certain brunette sitting by herself at the bar,She looked so pure in contrast to my tainted and dark self, her skin glowed under the light. All i coulf think of was how she fit into the image of an angel. From the way she's slumped on the chair i could tell she was drunk already. I wondered what she was doing here cause clearly it doesn’t look loke she fits into this life, I watched a man make his way towards her saying only God knows what to the girl that made her have that uneasy look and shift uncomfortably on her sit. I really did not know what got into me but i found myself walking towards her, taking large strides towards her. “Get your hands off her, except you don't want them again" i said with so much anger but i still made i did not loose my calm demeanor. She stared at me looking flustered, she's even more pretty upclose. Fuck! I can't be thinking about her, maybe i'm just sexually frustrated like luca said cause i can't be attracted to her. “And who are you, her boyfriend?” The fucker had the guts to speak, if there's one thing i can’t tolerate is men who can't take No for an answer and think forcing themselves on women is the way out. Without thinking about my next action, i yanked her into me and i was so damn right her skin was so soft against my rock hard body, her body felt right in my embrace. I brought out my gun sending two bullets to the fuckers head. The music was loud so the sound of gun being fired wasn't heard and apart from that i owned the club and i'd do as i please. I tugged her close to me and led het out of the club “Go home” I told her already sensing her uneasiness “Uhh” She whispered looking at me confused at what just unfolded. “Go home” With that i turned back heading straight back into the club but stopping at the entrance to tell the bouncer to ensure she gets into a cab safely. When i entered back into the club, i ordered two of my men to clean up the mess and dispose the body. I needed to release and stop thinking about a certain brunnete. “Katrina in my office now!” I said to her, she was one of the strippers that worked in the club and she had been my go to anytime i needed to tend to my needs. “Are you alright dante” She said in a sultry man ‘It's Sir Marino to you” I've never mixed business with pleasure and i won't start now. “Strip” I said with just one command. “Get on the table now!” she did, baring her ass to me, with each thrust i wished it was a certain brunette that was here. It was better i forgot and not welcome any form of attraction, Women like her makes one weak and i wouldn't even think twice killing her if she had trespassed. I was only attracted to her body nothing else just Lust. When i was done, i cleaned my self with a towel and then tossed it to her leaving her in to sort herself out, i headed straight to the door makong my way out of the club. I already had enough for the day, i made my way to my ferrari that was in my personal parking lot in the club, i pulled out of the parking lot into the dark and cold night as i drove back to my penthouse. What a night it has been.Olivia's POV I woke up hungover from the excess alcohol i'd consumed last night, My head was really throbbing so bad. I laid back in bed with a sigh back to reality with my problems. Ava's way of getting through things was different for me cause after the alcohol i'm back to the thoughts of my dad wanting me back home. Speaking of Ava i'd not spoken to her since i left the club last night hell i couldn't even remember what really happened all i know was….. Oh my God!! Yesterdays event came crashing like they'd just poured a bucket of water on me. I remember a guy was killed by my saver last night. I could not help but think how he was mysterious yet his presence held power and the fact that he looked like a greek God was alluring and fascinating. I shouldn't be having this thoughts for a stranger i did not know, Apart from that he looked dangerous and for my own sanity i didn’t want anymore drama. My phone ringing disrupted my thought, reaching for it on the night stand my face w
olivia's POVMy day off from the whole hospital work went by quickly as it came,I was already stressed from the clinical routine,emergency surgeries, having to keep up with my health and calming my nerves by just remembering the fact that i have to meet with my father this weekend. I was presently preparing for the second surgery of the day, a minimal one which isn't supposed to take all day probably few hours though. With one last stride i headed straight towards the surgical unit, taking off my wrist watch and putting on my surgical cap. On getting there i met Bryan in the scrubbing room, apparently he is also going to be part of the team that would be performing the surgery. For a doctor, bryan was a talkative and he just riles me up anytime i see him“Olivia!” He called, staring at me as i made my way to the scrubbing area. “i didn't know you were going to be part of the team performing the surgery” He said scrubbing his hands. “I myself didn't know” I said trying to ignore hi
Dante's Pov"Mama i'm fine” I said yet again to my mother, she worries alot and i get it she doesn't like this life of guns and criminal activities but it’s my life now,matter of fact it’s who i am now. Growing up, My dad trained me with guns and rifles when i was just thirteen, he would remind me how i would one day take over the mafia and i will have to command respect amongst my men that being all nice would only get me killed. Before he died he was not the best father but still i respected how he controlled and ruled the mafia. “Dante, i only want the best for you and this guns are not” she said with worry written all over her face. “Maybe i would have listened to you 23 years ago but now it's too late” I said whilst making my way to the coffee machine“I just want you to be safe, i want to die a happy woman knowing you are safe and you won't die from bombs like your father”“Mama i'm fine i promise and i'm handling it well” “You don't have to worry about me and No you aren't d
Dante's POVLuca was currently sitting in my office, we were trying to find loopholes and see how we could avoid this while shitshow. “Your father really did a thing you know” Luca said stroking his jaw. “He knew his son so damn well”“I don't know what to do” i spat “I'm not even capable of loving anyone talk more of having an heir” i said matter of fact“I can't expand my territory or build alliance with the chicago mafia because of some dumb arrangement my father put in place!”“Relax dante, we can always find a way out of this”“Has alberto forwarded the document for this little arrangement your father did?”“No not yet, i'd tell him to send it to my mail”“But did he insist on you being in love or just getting married?” Luca asked already picking up on where he was going. "He didn't say anything about being in love, just marriage" i said thinking back to our conversation. “You could always just marry without love”“Explain”“ Here's the thing, you are not capable of loving a
olivia's POVThe week has been going slow, maybe it detected the weekend was going to be my doom. Heaving a sigh i dragged myself away from the bed to the bathroom. It was currently thursday and i was home, i had to take a two days sick leave from work so i could mentally prepare myself for this weekend. However, i still had to go through some consultation while i'm at home, it took alot of convincing to make them let me do a little bit of work. Slipping into one of my old sweatshirt that was mid-tigh and shorts after my morning routine, i brought out my laptop to begin my work atleast something to distract me from my thoughts. Two hours into it and i could barely get anything done. I was already so frustrated, why can't i concentrate! I picked up my phone dialing Ava's number“Hey Ava”“ How are you doing Liv?”“I'm good, are you at work?”“Yeah i am, why did you ask that though at you also at work?”“Well- i'm not, And i'm fine just stressed, i needed to rest a bit”“You sure Liv
After luca spotted a loop hole in the contract, i was able to reconfirm the terms from alberto. I was skeptical about this whole arrangement thing at first but i'm left with no choice. The problem now is finding who would be fit to be my wife for the next one year, it's not going to be an easy task, considering my relationship history. So here i was with my cousin and luca trying to brain storm on an appriopriate wife. I had already informed luca of the loop hole and he agreed we tool that route. “What about michelle, she's pretty decent” Luca said, She was an ex and ex are in the past. “No” I said flatly“Nicole?”“No” “Katrina?” Luca said again“Really? She's the club whore and besides she'd ruin my reputation rather than uphold it”“ Ann?”“No” Ann was just a fling, nothing serious happened between us. “Dude can you just make up your mind!” Luca said already tired“It's not about finding anyone, it's about finding someone decent and who i haven't had an affair with” it was the
olivia's POV Today was the day i'd face my abusive father, i planned on coming back on sunday so that i could get back to work by monday. Only God knows what will happen within the next 24 hours. With a sigh i carried my little carry on bag that contained my essentials as i headed for the door. Lets just get this over with, this is going to be the last time i'd ever need to go see my dad. I hailed a cab and told him my destination as he began driving farther away from my residence. During the car ride i had texted Ava about my little trip, telling her my whereabout and that i would be back by sunday. And i promised to come see her immediately i get back. Ten minutes into the journey, my phone started vibrating as i reached for it, i already knew who it was. “Liv! Why are you doing this?” “Why?” She whispered softly “I'm sorry Ava but i just have to, i don't want him coming over to my home or work and hurting anyone especially you” “Please Ava let me do this, i would b
Dante's PovI had an urgent meeting which required my attention at one of my tech firm and there was an invasion on one of my shipment that had weapons. I had to be physically there to settle things so there was a change of plan. I had sent rafael and luca to go over to Anderson's house to get it over with. It was either they got back the money or they killed him one of it. However, rafael had called me saying they couldn't find the fucker at home. I just knew he was going to run but who was i kidding i loved chasing my victims, i'd find them, ruin them and slowly kill them. He fucking left and he thought he could run away from me, what a fool. I remebered rafael telling me they however met his daughter at home. It was crazy cause from this information luca sent she'd not been there in like forever. I could use her as a bait and definitely to my advantage so i told rafael to take her and lock her up in the basement. I was going to determine what i was going to do with her tomorrow,
Olivia’s POV I and Ava had made atleast five rounds through different stores shopping for clothes, shoes and every goddam thing Dante put her up to.I constantly texted Dante on my location and activities even if I’m very much aware that he could easily just track my location and find me.“Ava! My feet hurts and I’m starving” I called out to her.“We’ve only been to five stores Olivia we have more stores on the list” she said walking ahead of me with two buff guards walking just a few feet behind me.“I’m starving Ava, come on let’s go on a break a little” I cajoled her.“Alright, do you know anywhere we could eat at?” “Yeah, come on!” I took Ava to the restaurant Dante had taken me to when I initially got here. We ate our meals before we continued the torturous shopping. After hours of walking, shopping, spa and hair care. I finally got home. Ava had left earlier with the promise to be back for a girls night and make up for the nights and time together we missed.Today really took
Olivia's PovI stirred in my sleep as I tried stretching but I couldn't due to a restraint, a strong muscular one at that. I slowly opened my eyes only to be met with Dante typing away on his phone with my hand on his chest. He must have noticed I was now awake as he stopped what he was doing. “Principessa, did you sleep well?” He asked as I sat upright, losing contact from his body. “Hmmm” I nodded. It wasn't a lie, I had slept well in a long time. “Thank you dante” I said, staring down at my fingers that were interlaced “And i'm sorry for any form of inconvenience i might have caused”. I looked up to see him staring at me as i did not hear him say anything. “Do you want me to bring you lunch in bed too?” He asked “You don't have to stress yourself dante, i'm fine” i said “I think you keep forgetting the fact that you don't have a say in this matter.” He said standing up from beside me on the bed to leave. “I'm sorry i kept you here through out the day, i know there are other imp
Dante's POVI was livid when I saw Olivia curled up in a ball on the cold floor. I was going to inquire why she was not down for breakfast at first. But seeing Olivia on the floor groaning in pain, it stirred up something in me and I really don't know why but I found myself caring for her.When she eventually told me it was just period cramp I was scared shitless. She had endured this torturous pain all her life? No woman deserved this. I was clueless on what to do because I haven't cared for a woman this much before. After dropping her in the room, I quickly took my phone as I googled how I could make her cramps reduce and make her feel better. It was really unlike me but it's worth giving it a shot. The first thing that popped up was heating pads and warm baths before the use of painkillers and warm liquid. So I quickly ran a warm bath for her before bringing her back to the bathroom and bringing her breakfast in bed. While she slept, I couldn't help but wonder why I dragged her
olivia's PovI had woken up to sharp pains in my lower abdomen. At first, I thought I could overlook it, maybe it was just a mild pain. But right now, it only intensified. I left my bed to go check out if it wasn't what i was thinking it was. Fuck me! My period was always so severe because for the most part of it, I lost more blood which worsens my iron deficiency anemia and I tend to throw up alot because of the pain. At some point i'd thought it was endometriosis but it turns out mine was just different. I struggled hard to have my bath as i was in so much pain that had me squatting in the bathroom. I finally mustered all the strength I had to get dressed in a large sweatshirt and pants. I tried going back to bed but I just could not. Instead, I laid on the cold floor curled up in a ball as I changed position every five minutes trying to get a comfortable position. I could always go downstairs to get pain killers, my brain told me but I was in too much pain to do so. Gradually
Dante’s PovYesterday's event caught me off guard, i lost some men due to my actions. I've always blamed myself every single time I lost one of my men because I felt there was something different I could have done to avoid the whole fiasco that unfolded. But like Olivia said yesterday, certain things are just beyond me and I can't live my life continually blaming myself for every single thing. Right now i was going to do anything to get the information i needed from the man we captured last night. Taking long strides to the basement in the warehouse, I started unfastening my cuffs because I was about to get my hands dirty. “Where is he!" I asked Luca who trailed behind me. I had designated Rafael to assist Olivia back at the house. “Over here dante” He said unlocking the door to one of the rooms. I entered the cold basement that had a single overhead bulb. In the center of the room, bound to a metal chair, sat the captive luca was able to capture. His body was coated in sweat and
olivia's PovDante had bolted out the door after saying all that he said. He acted normal as he received the phone call where as, i was affected by the words he said and stunned as hell. It was already one in the morning but dante wasn't back from whereever he had gone to. I alreadt had dinner and i'd freshend up for the night but he wasn't still back to i resorted to reading a book to pass out time. As i sat beside the window reading a book as bright headlights suddenly filled the dark night as i saw dante's car and two other cars follow behind. Looking down i saw how someone was being assited inside and one other limping. I quickly changed from my night wear into something i could wear around men and not cause a scene. I changed into a jean three-quarter that was an inch above my knee and a black tank top. Running to open the door i was hit with the metallic smell of blood as my gaze fell on dante who had a piece of cloth tied to his shoulder were he had blood stains all over. I
Dante's POVI came back earlier than expected. I had called rafael early on to supervise the shipments coming through the west border because my men already killed one invader and i believe there's more of them out there. Recently the attacks on our shipment was getting out of hand and i think is high time i took drastic steps to eliminate them all. Entering the mansion, i began to make my way upstairs till i heard olivia's voice from the kitchen asking arabella where she kept the soy sauce. She must have been to bored for her to resort to helping arabella in the kitchen. I quietly walked to the kitchen only to see olivia making attempts to get something from the top cupboard probably the soy sauce. But that was not what caught my attention, she was wearing an oversized shirt that was not mine and it barely covered her thighs. Was she seriously testing me after telling her not to wear these type of short clothes around the house because of the men around. But i could not deny the
olivia's PovYesterday marked the first day i decided to let my guard down and try elicit an emotional reaction from Dante. If i'm going to stay in this marriage for a year i might as well make it fun. However, yesterday took a different turn, dante went all wild seeing me in shorts and the way he spoke, He sounded pretty pissed and might i add jealous. And it all just gave me more ideas to not just be overly nice to him but to maybe tease him a bit so for day two of MISSION ELICIT AN EMOTIONAL REACTION FROM DANTE, i settled for a white huge shirt i found in the closet and a pair of shorts, I might really get in trouble for this but i do not care. I and Ava still spoke last night and i feel i'd crack open very soon. I could not keep up with the lies. “Olivia are you ready?” I heard rafael call from downstairs as i made my way down to my new office space. I had begged rafael to come help me set up the office. “In a minute!” i yelled, Surprisingly i warmed up to rafael quickly, we ha
Dante's PovMeeting Alberto physically to stake claim on my right was something I had to do today and fast so he won't change whatever he and my dad did before the one year course of my marriage finishes. I needed this alliance to not only strengthen my mafia but to protect my men to the best that I can. There has been a mafia gang with a faceless Don that has been interfering with my shipments. Like yesterday I had an urgent call telling me someone had stolen the shipment of weapons i was expecting yesterday. I had to leave the house and urgently see to it, tracking down the invader. We were able to detect he was from the Viper's, the mafia that had a faceless Don. It is crazy how nobody has seen this person before and he settles to wrecking havoc anonymously. I was not able to take Olivia to the part of the house she would be using as her office and infirmary because of the emergency last night. Pulling through into Alberto's house, I stepped out of my car as I made a beeline for