NADIA’S POV
I slowly opened my eyes, which I closed back almost immediately, grogginess slowly fading, I felt my body was being carried by strong arms. I was too lazy to open my eyes again, at least I didn't get beaten or slapped again, which meant I was saved. After a while, I felt an itching sensation, my temperature rising more than normal as my body became hotter, I'm sure he noticed, I saw his knitted expression through my half closed eyes. He took out his phone and made a call, which I didn't quite understand. He walked faster after he ended the call, entered into a room and laid me on the bed. His scent wafted into my nose, he had a refreshing smell I liked, one that was full of manliness. He retracted his hand and was about to leave, but I stopped him, pulling him back as I coiled my hands around his neck. I didn't know what had come over me, and I didn't feel like myself, I felt hot, and itchy and needed him to be closer and touch me. I slightly opened my eyes and looked at him, and suddenly felt an extreme attractiveness, present in his cold and dark eyes, as he gazed at me, drawing me to him like an endless whirlpool. Looking at his handsome face, I nibbled on his cool, soft lip and made my way across his chin, his jaw. My breathing was a mess, as a soft whimper left my lips. “I really feel uncomfortable…..can you help me?” I pleaded, desperately wanting him to return my advances. He stared deeply at me and chuckled, he was about to say something and I quickly guessed it was a rejection, I crashed my lips against his, restraining his words from coming out. My tongue slipped into his warm and wet mouth, and shivers cursed through my body. Although I couldn't see his face clearly, I could feel the boiling hot temperature exuding from his body. I reached out and wrapped my arms around his neck tightly. I did not know what to do apart from kissing him, so I buried my burning face into his neck and gave out a painful moan. His hot breath was tingling my skin, I fumbled for his shirt and finally found the button, I was about to unbutton it, when his cold palms reached out and stopped me. “Touching you right now, means I will have access to your Body, whenever and wherever I want it! No other man will have access to your body apart from me!” He suddenly said, I couldn't quite understand what he meant, I just needed him to touch me, so I said, “Yess,” “You'll regret this the next morning” “No! I won’t-” I cut him off sharply. “You're offering yourself to me, when you have no idea what I'm capable of doing, you have a chance to stop yourself now, else after this night, you won't have any chance to back out!” he said, his tone indifferent, but that didn't matter to me. He got up from the bed, about to leave, when I pulled him back, quickly ripping off his shirt and pulling him to me. He chuckled and leaned in towards me, when I moved to kiss him again, he jerked, suddenly turning and pressing my body under him, straddling me instead. I couldn't help but swallow nervously, my hands crawling up to his body, my fingers gently caressing and lightly dancing across his defined abdomen. We started to have a mind of our own, as his kiss grew intense and demanding. I loved every part of it, he brought his lips to my neck, kissing and sucking on my skin, making my toes curl. I moaned painfully when he thrusted sharply into me, it was painful, so painful that it felt like I was being split open by an ax, plus he was really full. He paused, allowing me to adjust to his size, he brought his lips to mine again, and enclosed it, with this he thrusted out and went in again, and continued. Despite the pain, my abnormal body still wanted more. I grabbed his tensed muscles, demanding more and more from him.NADIA'S POVIn a presidential suite, the dark brown curtains were drawn lightly, limited light seeped into the room, making it hard to see the faint rays of sunlight. My pounding head spins as I look around my surroundings, and I instantly regret drinking so much.Panic curses through me, as I can't immediately recognize where I was. I can tell I'm in a room, but who's room? The last thing I remembered was Sophia bringing me to a club and leaving midway our conversation.I groan, rubbing my eyes and hoping I'm seeing things properly– the alcohol burning in my system is still making me confused. I tried to roll over, suddenly I became aware of the heavy arm draped around my waist. My head quickly whipped to the side and I prayed that the heavy hand belonged to Sophia, maybe she came back for me and brought me to a room. But my worst fears were realized, and I brought my palm to my lips, trying to contain the scream of horror, when I found a naked man lying beside me. He's not just a n
LUCIANO'S POVI woke up to find the girl from last night gone, only for her to replace her waist with my pillow, how childish. I at least expected her escape, so I'm not really surprised. I got up and went to the wardrobe to grab my clothes, wash and change into them.My gaze darted to the bed, lingering on the faded blood mark on the bed, making my memory drift to last night. Like every other night, I came to Seduction Suite, but tonight I decided to stay in the club and not a room, especially after Jeff, my right hand man, told me it was filled, and I won't be noticed easily.I was immersed in my whiskey and weed, when my gaze suddenly trailed to the club’s entrance and saw her walked in with a woman who I assumed to be her friend, their faces wasn't quite vivid under the dim light, but she looked familiar and that got my attention, especially dressed in a dirty wedding gown.Suddenly she got missed in the crowd, and I couldn't see her again. My eyes secretly roamed the entire pla
NADIA'S POV My head hurts, I feel really uncomfortable, I wince, and slowly open my eyes. I tried to reach for my head to massage it, then realized my hands were tied. My consciousness hit and I opened my eyes widely, trying to sit up very well. “She's awake.” His cold voice echoed in the car. I was in the middle of two bulky men, their faces were masked, leaving only their cold and piercing gaze, which was fixed on me. Is my fate this cruel? Can't I really stay away from problems? Tears formed in my ears as I lowered my head. “Heyy, look here!” the man on my left said, using his gun to shake my body. I slowly raised my head, allowing my tears to flow, “Where are you taking me to?” My mouth quivered, as the question left my mouth. “No questions, keep shut and do as you’re told.” his warning voice rang in my ear. Sophia's words kept ringing in my head, as the urge to tell them I have nothing to do with the emperor was strong. I couldn't say that to them, I'm yet to know why the
NADIA'S POVWhile he was gone, I tried to flip, so the chair could get off me, because it was pressing on me harder. But I couldn't, I was tied to the chair. Any more attempts might wound me, So I stopped and laid still on the floor, waiting for him to return, though I wished he'd never return.It wasn't long, I heard slow yet calculated footsteps walking towards me, I knew it was him, I couldn't do anything, but crawl slightly away from where I was. His laugh echoed in the room, and the next thing, he grabbed my hair.“Running away, junior Azura?” he mocked, dragging me up by my hair. He was with a knife which he used to cut off the rope that held me to the chair. I knew my wrists and legs were bruised, I could feel the pain from how tight the rope had been tied.His grip was still firm on my hair, while his eyes stared intently at me. If his hands were to leave my hair, I'm sure I was going to fall flat to the ground. I'm tired, my whole body aches.He pushed my face up to look at
NADIA'S POVMy head and my body ached terribly as I tried to open my eyes. My eyes, which were finally opened, took in my surroundings and I found out I was on a soft bed, a large and luxurious room. I sat up slowly, the only thing I could remember was beaten up by those heartless men.Wait? Did they change their mind and decide to treat me nicer, by bringing me into a room?I heard footsteps approaching, suddenly the door knob was twisted and the door was opened. Nervousness shot through my system as my gaze remained on the door, my heart thumping hard in my chest.The door swung open and a doctor walked in, he was followed by a young man, who had piercings and an eagle tattoo on his arm. He must be one of them, I thought.“You're awake, how are you feeling?” The doctor beamed with kindness as he took a close glance at me.I did not respond as my gaze was still fixed at him, it was as if I forgot how to talk. He seemed to sense the nervousness in my eyes and smiled gently. “I mean yo
LUCIANO'S POV Doctor Johnson told me the girl's health was better than last night and that she recovered pretty fast. There is an ointment he gave me to apply on her bruises to heal them faster.After Johnson left, I decided to see her myself. I went into the room only to find Laila, my cook and only female servant. She does most chores inside the house alone. I was going to ask her where the girl was, when the door to the bathroom suddenly opened revealing her cute scarred face and petite figure wrapped in a towel that was barely covering her.She gasped as soon as her gaze landed on mine, like a teenage boy, I felt my heart fluttering. Her gaze was fixed intently on me, I could already tell that she didn't recognize me, of course she was quick to leave after that night.My gaze lingered on her lips, her cleavage and her thighs, and she instantly crossed her feet, and lowered her head. My mind raced wildly with evil thoughts, as I stepped closer and closer to her, I placed my finger
NADIA'S POVI was jolted awake from sleep, by the pungent and choking smell of tobacco. I coughed and opened my eyes clearly, to see him - the man from the other day. He was seated calmly on one of the couches in the room, his long legs crossed together. His face covered with smoke flakes, he was smoking, immersed sorely in it.“How can someone be so handsome, yet beautiful, even when doing the most random things?” I thought, trying to push away the thoughts that were flooding my mind.He seemed to realize that I was awake, because he suddenly looked at me, causing my heart to start thumping. His gaze swept over my body, lingering on my thighs before he looked up to me again and got up.I swallowed nervously and lowered my head, avoiding meeting his piercing gaze. It felt stark naked under those gaze.He strode slowly towards me, coming to sit at the edge of the bed. His arms caught my waits and yanked me towards him, my skin tingled as his scent wafted into my nose, a mixture of toba
LUCIANO'S POVI was in my office when Jeff called me, and Informed me about holding one of Carlos' men captive. Carlos escaped with the rest of his men, but the one that was held captive had a reputable rank and could be of importance to me.I immediately went to the basement, the heavy scent of flood wafted into my nose, I shrugged, I was used to it already. Noticing my presence, my men unlocked the cell for me and I went in.Jeff really knows how to make me happy. The man was tied up in the chain, any movement he made was going to scrape his bare skin, although he was bleeding and seemed out of strength. I circled him, and finally stopped in front of him.“Has he said anything?” I asked, still facing him.“No, boss.”I hummed, and grabbed my gloves that were sent out for me on the table. I pinched his chin, raising his head.“What's your name?”He cowered in fear, upon seeing my face and I instantly smirked. “Mario” his lips quivered.He's too cowardly to be among Carlos' right han
LUCIANOMy fingers trembled slightly as I unfolded the crisp white paper, my pulse an unsteady rhythm in my ears. The moment my eyes scanned the bold letters on the top of the document, my world tilted.PATIENT: NADIA ANGELO RESULT: POSITIVE – APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS PREGNANT My breath caught. I read it again. PREGNANT I inhaled sharply. My grip tightened around the edges of the paper, my knuckles white. My heart, so used to being a weapon of ice and steel, felt like it had just been ablaze.Nadia is pregnant…with my child.A growl tore from my chest, raw and vicious, rattling through the walls of the empty bedroom. My jaw clenched as a thousand thoughts fought for dominance in my head. I had failed her….. again. I had let them take her. And now she wasn't just Nadia. She's with my child. The mother of my child.And Damon had her. Damon, that bastard, who would stop at nothing to break people. My mind snapped to the worst possibilities, was she hurt? She's scared, I know her and she'
NADIAMy heart pounded in my chest like a war drum. The room, dimly lit and suffocating, felt smaller with every second that passed. Damon's presence was consuming, his dark gaze drilling into my soul with a twisted amusement that we entered chills running down my spine.Luciano was right…Damon is such a monster.“You still don't get it, do you?” Damon's voice was smooth, almost scornful. He reached out, brushing a stray of my hair from my face, his fingers lingering on my cheeks, sending chills down my spine. I flinched back, but I couldn't move away from him, my back was against the wall already.“You act so strong and fearless,” he said, his lips curling into a sinister smile. “But I can feel your fear, it's, it's intoxicating.”My fingers instinctively clenched into fists. “If you think terrorizing me Is going to change how I feel, then you're wrong and also wasting your time. Luciano will find me, and when he does…”“Enough!” Damon's hands shot out and gripped my chin between his
NADIA I couldn't believe my eyes. My pulse quickened and my breath hitched in my throat. The person standing before me, smirking coldly, was none other than Logan. The last person I expected to see. “You? How could you?” I spat, my voice a mix of anger and disbelief. My chest heaved with anger and frustration. I couldn't believe Logan would dare to have me kidnapped.“You should be thankful, Eddie. This is the only way to save you from him. Now you're here, we will protect you.”“We?”“Yes, we. We'll make sure to keep away from Luciano.” Another familiar voice echoed from behind Logan, as he stepped in.“Damon?” “Sweetheart. Long time no see. You were avoiding me, now, look who's excited to see me.” He chuckled and walked closer to stand in front of me.Damon and Logan are now working together, just to have me kidnapped. Why?My eyes darted between the both of them, “Who told you I need to be safe from Luciano? Damon, you'd regret bringing me here, if Luciano finds out. Let me go.”
LUCIANO “Does anyone have something else to say?” I thundered, pointing the gun at every one of them. “No!”“What?” “No, Boss!!”“Good.” I hummed, playing with the gun. “Now, I need me, his family members. Everyone of them should be brought to the basement.”“Roger that, boss!!”It wasn't long before Jeff returned with the asshole, their face battered, clearly they've had a good fight. The winner is obvious, heh.“Good job, Jeff. Throw him into the car.” When we returned to the basement, I had other men tie him to the pole. Luke isn't new to this game as he knows my punishment for betrayal, but this time, I'm gonna make it so brutal he'd regret crossing me.“Hasten the arrival of his family.” I whispered to Jeff, he nodded and left. I turned to Luke, “Luke, Do you remember our first encounter? Where and how I met you?”He nodded, his eyes blazing with fear, but not regret or remorse. “What did I say was the punishment for anyone who betrayed me?” “K-k-killed by comrade..”“Tha
LUCIANO “Ahhh!” I yelled out in pain, as the doctor pulled out the bullet from my skin.I went to the third basement today, since a new shipment was moving in and was worth tons of money. I needed to make sure everything was complete, and accurate, especially since it was the first time I was buying goods from this particular organization. But before the goods were offloaded, my basement was attacked. Those motherfuckers! They chose to attack when everyone was busy. Good thing my men were always ready. I didn’t need someone to tell me Damon and Silas were behind this, but how did they find out about the new shipment? Jeff and look are my only men that are aware of it, Jeff can’t possibly betray me and that was the same case with Luke, so how come?The doctor left after cleaning my injury, I immediately summoned Jeff and the rest of my men in the basement. I assigned Luke at the mansion with other of my men to watch over Nadia. At the thought of her, my chest tightened. It’s obviou
NADIA My heart raced wildly as I stared at the message, utterly confused. Who is this person? I thought the pregnancy result was between me and the nurse…how..how did this person find out? Was I being followed?“Jesus, Joseph and Mary, help me out.” I tossed my phone on the bed, shoved my hand into my hair, to push back a few strands, as if they could stop me from going crazy.Luciano had wanted me to tell him about every message I received. If it was before, I'd gladly report this to him, but now? I can't, I can't risk him finding out I'm with a child, his child, because I plan to abort this child. My life is a mess already, I can't bring an innocent child into it.I picked up my phone, reading the address over and over again. Truth is, I needed answers to all my questions, but the person behind the phone might be after me. The person might be an enemy of the emperor who wants me dead. I was about to return the phone to the stand, when he dinged with another message, I quickly open
NADIAThe morning light filtered through the thin curtains, but I felt none of its warmth. My body was sluggish, way down by exhaustion, I couldn’t shake. I clutched the sink in the washroom, my stomach roiling with nausea as the bitter taste of bile lingered in my mouth.This was the fourth morning in a row I’d woken up feeling like this, and my persistence headaches and fatigue left me frustrated and confused. The doctor’s warning about my health echoed in my mind. I knew I couldn’t delay any longer, pulling on a simple coat, I slipped out of the house unnoticed, not even by any of Luciano’s men. Uncertain of where to go, but I quickly remembered seeing a pharmacy store closeby by where I went with Luciano’s men.Reaching there, a wave of unease washed over me. I took a deep breath and worked into the store. It was very large and spacious, the bright interior of the place was calm and unnervingly quiet. I approached the counter hesitantly, my eyes darting around as I was also scared
NADIAAs if noticing my presence, Luciano and the doctor abruptly stopped talking and glanced my way. Luciano slowly shifted his gaze, turning his back against me. He was acting cold again. “Are you okay?” The doctor asked and suddenly walked up to me, I nodded firmly, my gaze still fixed on Luciano’s back. “Good you need to take care of your health, else when your health gets this bad again, you’ll have to be operated on.”I frowned, “Operated on?” he nodded. After a series of talks, the doctor left. Luciano was about to leave too when I stopped him. “You’re just going to walk away again?’He paused on his steps, but didn’t look at me. “Didn’t you hear what the doctor said? Rest well.”I chuckled, “You know that’s not what I meant,”“What did you mean then?”“What’s the point of avoiding me? What would those who are scared of you think, when they learn that you are avoiding or should i say afraid of facing a lady?”His fists clenched beside him and he slowly turned to look at me,
NADIA“Miss, are you okay?” I turned to the guard and nodded, but his gaze was fixed at Damon, glaring daggers at him. Damon's expression remained unfazed, rather a smirk was etched on his face, as if daring Luciano's men.“Let's get going, I was about to leave before you guys came.” I said, trying to ease the tension.Luciano's men nodded and we left. All through the drive home, my unsettled mind continued to ponder, it's no new news that Luciano wouldn't know about what happened today and the mere thinking of what he might do, scares the shit out of me. At some point, I thought of talking to his men so they wouldn't disclose It to him, but I knew better than that, he was their boss and no matter what happens they will spill everything to him.If meeting Damon at the bookstore today was going make Luciano go ahead with his threat ... .no way, I can't even think about that.My heart began to race rapidly the moment the car pulled into the vast and spacious estate, taking a deep