Natalia's POV: “You're sleeping with him?” Her nose scrunched up forcing her eyes to narrow into slits. Somewhere along the phone call, we'd switched to facetime especially since it had been so long since we last saw each other…“Kinda.” My face flamed. “I don't know how to explain it….I'm like his mistress?” Fuck, why was it so embarrassing to talk about my relationship with Carlo?“We are saying the same thing, babes,” An amused smirk tugging at the corners of her mouth. “Seriously, I don't know how to feel about this but—”“You're judging me, I get it. You have every right to…” I said in defeat, averting my gaze. “It's weird fucking a man who'd practically kidnapped you but—”“At least let me finish, Nat,” she chuckled softly, her eyes gleaming with mischief. But then her expression turned serious. “It's crazy, not gonna lie but it's what you want, right? I mean you were forced and you enjoy it?”I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. I mean, I didn't actually picture myself doin
Natalia's POV: The dining table was occupied when I got there, everyone at their usual positions which placed me right next to Carlo—who looked exceptionally handsome today in his signature black, dress shirt.Suddenly, my throat felt dry as I approached the empty seat by his side and like he could sense my presence, his eyes flicked up from his plate. They moved, roaming from my face down to my body. My body burned wherever they landed and it almost became a difficult feat to walk straight as I almost stumbled on my feet.What was wrong with me?! I'm supposed to be mad at him! Well, I was mad but horny too…. That was all it took. His eyes on my body.I could already feel my nipples growing hard, my stomach clenched around the butterflies going wild inside.How would it feel to have Carlo toss me on this large dining table and have his way with me?“Ciao, bella.” Caterina's voice interrupted my lewd thoughts and heat crept up my neck. “Glad you could join us.”I cleared my throat. “T
Carlo's POV: As soon as the words left her lips, my mouth claimed hers in a bruising, demanding kiss. I shoved my tongue into her slightly parted lips and a gasp escaped her. I swallowed it up loving the way her body melted into mine as my tongue tangled with hers. Fuck, she tasted so good. Her plump, soft lips felt so good gliding against mine and I tilted my head to deepen the kiss. Until her, I've never been the one to enjoy kissing but ever since I first kissed her… It was like I just couldn't get enough, like my eyes had been opened to a whole new world. One hand cupped her plump ass, squeezing as I pulled her close against my groin. I groaned into her mouth as she writhed against me, rubbing against my already dripping, hard, throbbing length. Precum seeped from my tip into my boxer briefs as she kissed me back fiercely. My free hand combed through her dark, silky strands, grabbing a handful as the kiss turned filthy, desperate, all tongue. Her moans and my groans soon
Natalia's POV:I sincerely couldn't tell what the heck was wrong with me or where this boldness came from…. But all I knew was that I was horny out of my damn mind!I knew I was supposed to play hard to get despite our deal but that had been thrown out of the window as soon as Carlo came close to me.He makes me stupid!My body trembled with it, my clit throbbed. I took off my soaked underwear and threw my leg over his chest with my back to him.Fuck.Despite feeling so exposed and vulnerable in this position, I felt a slick, warm substance trickling out of my hole in anticipation of the pleasure that was to come. His big palms grabbed my hips, pulling me back until my pussy and asshole were staring back at him.I felt my face burn. I've never been in such a position before but my body loved it.“Fuck.” I heard him curse. Clenching when his warm breath caressed my pussy.. “So fucking pretty, I could eat you out for days.”Shit. Please do.“Fuck yourself on my tongue, monella,” he ras
Natalia's POV:After he emptied himself inside me, he rolled off pulling me along with him and somehow, I ended up tucked into his side, my head firmly placed against his chest. His rapid heartbeat echoing in my ear, my own heartbeat rivaling his. Only our harsh breathing could be heard in the room.Maybe if this was any other time, if I wasn't so weak and drunk on orgasm, I wouldn't have allowed it—laying on his chest, cuddling—but I was too tired.My body still hummed from the intense pleasure, bringing back images of the past few minutes to my mind as a sleepy smile tugged on my lips.Wow.That was one way to describe that hot, filthy sex. I would say Carlo was my best lay but he was my only lay so that's that.As our heart rate slowed, sleep started to close in on me. My eyes grew heavy and my limbs grew weaker. I think I'd only drifted off for a few seconds when I felt a light tap on my shoulder and my eyes snapped open.“Hmm?”“Let's clean up,” he said softly, his voice low and
Carlo's POV: This shit was getting to my head. I thought as I walked down to the empty guestroom I use sometimes—well, whenever she was in my room. Despite taking a shower, I could still feel her on me. It didn't make any sense. Everytime we had sex, it was like I was drawing closer and closer to her. Somehow I had started acting weird. My mind darted back to the shower moment. What the hell was that? I rubbed the bridge of my nose as I pushed the door open, locking it behind me, I plopped down on the bed. I could have sworn my heart rate had increased at that moment… It felt like I wanted us to stay that way forever. ‘Forever?’ I had clearly lost my mind. Was following Alessandro's advice really a good idea? I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to drive images of her away from my mind. It was useless. I tossed and turned for hours until I finally drifted into sleep, grateful for the escape from reality and constantly thinking of her…. But she was there too, in my
Natalia's POV:10:33 AMI stretched out on the bed, feeling the muscles on my back ache as my joints made a cracking sound. My hand reached blinding for the spot beside me and I'm met with nothing but cool linen sheets.Oh shoot, he really did leave last night.My eyes fluttered open and I rose slowly into a sitting position, the little ache between my legs was a subtle reminder of what had transpired last night. From the way he'd devoured my lips to how hard he'd fucked me. It was so fucking perfect. My stomach flipped as a small smile tugged on my lips and as quickly as it came, I wiped it off my lips. Why the hell was I smiling? What for exactly?It was just sex, hot freaking good sex. Nothing more. It was more like a beneficial transaction between us. I remain his mistress and he let me live ‘freely.’ And that was it.‘Don't go falling for the man, Natalia.’ The small voice in my head warned.Fall for Carlo? Pfft. I shook my head, kicking back the covers, exposing my naked bo
Natalia's POV: BANG! Right before my eyes, one of our guards dropped to the floor, blood oozing from somewhere around his head. His eyes opened, cold and void of life. He was dead. A pit opened in my stomach. No, no, no, no. This wasn't happening. My heart was like a battering ram in my chest, threatening to break from my ribs and leap onto the floor. Everything happened so fast as one of our guards immediately pulled out his weapon while the other three formed a human shield around us with their guns out too. “Get in the van!” One of them shouted and instincts took over as my trembling hands grabbed the handles of Angela’s wheelchair. Fear flashed on her expression, her pale face mirroring mine. “Oh lord, why is this happening,” she muttered shakily under her breath as I tried my hardest to help her inside the van without trembling for one second, I'd done it successfully, moving it up the slide out ramp. And then I lost my balance, tripping backwards, my hands slipped from
Carlo's POV: ALMOST SEVEN HOURS LATER… I was wrong. So fucking wrong. Seated at the backseat of my car while we drive back home, I couldn't help the way nerves thrummed in my body, panic skittering across my chest… This was bad. This was trouble. I couldn't sit still, couldn't breathe. What do I do now?! We'd searched everywhere and everyone we'd suspected and came up with nothing. I'd been too fucking sure that'd we'd find them in no time. But we'd failed woefully. The police couldn't find a trace, even Miguel who was being treated at the hospital said he couldn't identify any of their attackers since they'd all been on masks. The other heads were innocent, hell, Gianpaolo had no idea about anything that had happened and it had been a goddamn war getting the fucker to cooperate with us even after being threatened. Stronzo. Laughed in my face and called me, ‘weak and pathetic.’ That'd earned him a black eye and a broken nose, would have loved to send a bullet through h
Carlo's POV:With a shaky hand, I grabbed the phone from Enzo, placing on my ear. “Miguel! How did this happen?” I barked out, my breath shaky, sweat breaking out on my skin. “Where the fuck are you?!” “Th‐the nngh! M-mall,” He grunted in pain. He'd been injured. Shit.My wide eyes met Enzo's, my heart was in my mouth but I pretened to be calm. “What mall?” I asked impatiently, pacing, unable to keep still. “Where are they?! Angela and Ava?!” This news was going to hurt Natalia badly, the little girl was her only family, I've seen how much she loves her and Angela… My heart ached at the thought of my sister going through another pain….“Miguel, speak up,” It was supposed to come out as a command, but it sounded more like a plea. My was heart racing wildly, chest tight with a mix of emotions. “Are the girls with you?” Please tell me they are unhurt. “Ah… nngh!... Th-the atta…ckers, too-took—” His words ended on a cough, almost like he was coughing off blood from the spluttering sou
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX: Carlo's POV:MEANWHILE… BACK AT THE MANSION…It might seem creepy that I watch Natalia more than a normal human should, right? But I couldn't help it, especially now…I'd obsessively called Camilla more times in a single day than necessary and I'm sure she was tired of my calls and too many questions already. Few minutes earlier, I'd just got off the phone with her and her parting remark was, “I know I said to be more careful and treat her well because it's her first time and all of that but I didn't ask you to overdo it! You're being excessive and it's barely a week!” Overdo it? Was she kidding? And how is it that she tells me what to do and then turns around to switch up? Also, what's considered as excessive? How do I not be ‘excessive?’ Fuck that, I was paying her handsomely for this and if I wanted her attention on Natalia all the time, then so be it…Also, there was one more thing I needed to get done in order to ensure Natalia's safety and com
Angela’ s POV:He thinks I'm perfect?Me? I..I wasn't perfect.My eyes darted around and I realized we had people watching and that made my face flamed hard. “Rueben,” I whispered . Can you set me down already? Everyone's looking.” He glanced around briefly, then flashed me a smile. “I don't care about them, but if you do…” he leaned in, planting a chaste kiss on my lips, shocking me. “I'll do as you say.” I was still dumbfounded, heart thumping erratically from the soft kiss when he set me onto the large picnic blanket and settled down beside me. I watched quietly as he began arranging the stuff he'd probably set down before I realized he was behind me. The more I watched him, the more my chest swelled with so much emotion. I didn't just ‘like’ this man… I think… I think I'm in love with him.I could barely contain these feelings anymore. The pressing urge to kiss him, spend hours talking to him, hugging him tightly, just wanting to be around him. Love. That was what I was feel
Angela’s POV: PRESENT…That kiss wasn't my first, but it was the first time a kiss as simple as just brushing lips had me melting on the inside, my brain short-circuiting. If only that damn nurse hadn't so rudely interrupted, I would have kept kissing him for hours!Well, enough of the daydreaming, I was seeing him today for our picnic date like he'd promised. The plan was to let Ava mingle with the other kids while we have at least twenty minutes to ourselves.Annoying right? I know, but it was all we could have for now, that is until I found the courage to tell my family I was interested in someone again after the last disaster…. Now my biggest issue was, how long was Rueben willing to endure these hide and seek and stolen moments for me? How long until he was tired of hearing my excuses?The thought of it made my heart clench and made me crazy with anger so I decided not to dwell on it.After breakfast, I waited patiently for Natalia and zia to prepare a very excited Ava for our
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY-THREE: Angela's POV: FLASH BACK…FIRST KISS MOMENT…I think he knows… That I like him, I mean.We've been texting back and forth since Alessandro saw my chat with him. It went from formal greetings to cute gifs and stickers. Sometimes, we'd send each other reels and I decided to be sneaky, I always sent ones relating to my feelings for him but I was being subtle about it.I still worry he might reject me if I take Natalia's advice and you know, ask him out. But with each day that passes, the urge to just do it grew stronger. And maybe I was being delusional when I told myself he liked me too but who stays up texting someone they didn't like until three in the morning? The other day, he called me at midnight and we stayed up talking for hours.Can you see what I'm talking about? I've gotten to know a few things about him. I also found out he likes to read romantic novels too, how cool is that? You could call us soulmates at this point. Oh and he always
Angela's POV: I waited patiently for the doctor to be done examining Natalia, given her instructions on what to do and whatever it was that a pregnant mother should know.I smiled at her expression as she was listening attentively to Doctor Fabbri. She looked cute jotting down the information on her phone. She will be a good mom irrespective of her age, I could just tell… I did kind of feel jealous though. I mean, I wanted a husband and a baby of my own and I thought one day, that wish would come to pass until I was forced to be bound to a wheelchair for life.But I was happy for her though, truly. More importantly, I was happy for my brother. He might be too stubborn to see what's in front of him or to admit it, but it wouldn't be long now until he realizes…That aside, there was a reason why I was here today. It's a secret and no one else had to know. At least, not yet. I just needed Natalia's permission to grant me the best cover I could think of…“And that's all for today,” Doc
Natalia's POV: After Carlo fed me and exited my room, I realized there was something I hadn't done…Telling Tanya about my pregnancy. I was nervous as fuck and I didn't know why. Tanya was basically my sister, I knew she'd be happy for me. Deciding to ignore my nervousness, I called her. It rang on and on but no response. I tried three times more and still came up with nothing, so I decided to send a text and get it over with. It wasn't ideal, I know. But… you know, whatever.I pulled up my message thread with her and quickly typed out the message in the best way I could.Me: So uhm, hey T.Me: We haven't talked much in the last few days and uhm… something came up.Me: I don't want you to freak out okay? What the hell am I saying? I was the one freaking out.Me: I am pregnant. Me: Crazy, right? Oh and of course, it's Carlo's. I was completely shocked about it (which was stupid, cause you know, I never used condoms with the man) But on the bright side, I don't have to marry Luca
Natalia's POV: My face was burning…‘She knows. She definitely knows.’ I thought to myself as the maid carefully set the tray down on my dressing, clearly avoiding my eyes and Carlo's.“I'm leaving now, miss,” she said, hurrying out before I could even reply and I turned to Carlo with a glare.“Great, now I'll never not be awkward around that maid,” I huffed and he pulled me in for a side hug.“I could let her off, if you want,” he suggested, placing a kiss on my cheek and I tried to wriggle out of his hold. “I didn't say that,” I sighed deeply. “You can't fire someone because you refused to wait until we were alone to do…”“To do what?” He teased. “Go on, say it.”“Whatever,” I rolled my eyes. “I'm just saying it was crazy letting her stand by the door while we did what we did.” He pretended to brush something off my tee shirt. “But you liked it, didn't you?” “Liked what?” I feigned ignorance.But he wasn't buying it, if the way he was biting back his smile was any indication. “