NADIA'S POV
In 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 naked man, his body is embedded with different drawings of tattoos. “Fuck!” I cursed, looking down to find myself also naked. The slight discomfort between my legs makes me painfully aware that I tossed my virginity out of the window and had no memory of it. I immediately gasped, palming my face, as some memories from last night flooded my head. “No, no..” My eyes stung and I glanced at him, he was still sleeping, his sturdy chest heaving up and down in rhythm to his breathing. Truth be told, he was handsome, his jaw outline carved out perfectly, like that of a professional sculpture. But I need not be told they are just looks, he was a man and has a dick, just like Logan, so they are just the same. “I need to leave -” I said, searching for my clothes, but they were already damaged. I paused my lips into a deep thin line, praying I wouldn't wake him up. I slowly lifted his huge arm that was draped around my waist, replacing it with a pillow and slowly climbed down from the bed. I hurriedly went to the wardrobe and changed into a polo and long pants that looked very big on me. I also found a baseball cap, which I wore to cover half of my face. As fast as one could blink, I stumbled out of the room. Gosh, I really feel sore between my legs. Was he that huge? 'I'll attend to that later, first I need to leave this place’ I mumbled, walking faster, along the long passage with different rooms. Finally, I was out of the club's building, with my head lowered and steps hastened, I walked to the direction of my adoptive parents house, it's a few blocks from here. The sting of their betrayal was still fresh, but I'm not going to let myself be a weakling in front of them. I'll go grab my bags and items, then I'll leave their lives for good. Reaching closer to the house, my heart tugged with emotions, which I ignored and went head on. I didn't have to knock or use the doorbell, as the door was slightly opened, I slowly pushed it open and went inside. The deafening silence indicated that no one was around, but who would leave their house open and go to work? I shrugged as it wasn't my business and went upstairs to get my stuff in the room, which once belonged to me. As I got closer to the room, I heard muffled groans and moans, which could only come from people who were fucking themselves. My heart race picked up immediately, as curiosity got the better of me and I hastened my steps. In a swift swing, the door was flung open, and my eyes met with Logan's, who was busy giving it hard to his wife. I quickly swallowed the lump in my throat, my heart panged with pain and I looked away immediately. They could've found another spot to do it, not in my room, although the room doesn't belong to me anymore. They brought the sheets to their chest, their eyes burning with anger, especially the girl's and I swear I can predict the next thing she was going to say. “You?!” She barked, glaring daggers at me “What are you doing here? Which part of leave did you not understand last night? Oh wait! You think my parents will take you back, if you came to plead with them? Delusional, aren't you?” She sneered, letting out a mocking laughter. “Calm down love, don't get so worked up because of her.” Logan said, his gaze eyeing me in a disgusting manner, as he pulled her shoulder and kissed her. The same bed where we shared our kisses, wishes and cuddles, I smiled, grateful that we didn’t do anything more than kissing and cuddling. “She's still standing there, my gosh! leave here, you just interrupted our time. Weren't you thinking about how to knock when entering a house or room that doesn't belong to you, how on earth did you get in?” Vanessa frowned, her hatred and resentment towards me obvious. “I came to grab my stuff and beside the door was opened, so I walked in. You can continue whatever You're doing, I promise I won't look.” I said, and turned to my wardrobe. “Shameless!!,” Vanessa hissed. It didn't take me a long time, and I was packing. I just grabbed my important stuff, and then I turned to them, meeting their resentful gaze. “I'm done.” I made to leave, but paused, turning my gaze back to them, “Uhmm a quick reminder, the bed's wood isn't too strong it might break sooner than later, so many lies have been told there.” With that said, I turned around and left immediately. I could hear Vanessa swearing curses at me, I chuckled and moved faster. Out of the neighborhood, unsure of where to go, with my bag hung on my shoulder and my stomach making a gurgling sound. I think I've remembered where to go and live, in the outskirts of the town, there seems to be abandoned houses. I can check one of them and stay there for the meantime. Lost in thoughts and unaware of the car speeding towards me, as soon as I noticed, I made a stop for it to drive past me, but instead it halted in front me, the doors opening, revealing masked men. I suddenly remembered what Sophia told me last night. Fear engulfed me, I had to run but was cornered by two of them, who came at me with full speed, before I could say anything, I felt a painful hit on the back of my head. I first saw stars before my vision got blank and I collapsed.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
NADIA'S POVI thought I was dreaming not until I opened my eyes, and saw him next to me. All these while he's been the one touching me, his fingers roaming around my body, tingling my flesh.He clasped my mouth shut, upon realising that I was awake. My heart was pounding hard in my chest, as if it was going to jump out, my nervousness and adrenaline already kicked in.What's he trying to do?I struggled to get away from him, just like every other time, I failed. He was still, holding me firm and unmoving like a log of wood or more so an immovable mountain.“Let me go!” I tried to bite off his palm, which covered my mouth.After several attempts, he let me go, his hooded and lust filled gaze etched on my face. My eyes were stinging with tears, which were threatening to fall. Why am I crying now? I thought, trying hard not to let them fall.“What do you want from me?” I asked, glaring at him.His eyes darkened, his lips curving into a smirk that made my skin crawl. He leaned in closer,
AUTHORTime slipped by quickly, with weeks blending into a haze. Nadia was growing accustomed to the light workload Jeff handed her—primarily backing up files, arranging business meetings, and noting down key points from business proposals. Luciano had deliberately kept her away from any files tied to his darker dealings, ensuring Jeff only gave her minimal and non-sensitive tasks.Yet, Nadia had begun avoiding him ever since she received a cryptic message from an unknown number. Luciano noticed her change in behavior almost immediately. She avoided his gaze, flinched when he spoke to her, stepped back whenever he approached, and stuttered through her replies. At first, he brushed it off, but the fear in her eyes gnawed at him.For a man like Luciano, who thrived on the power his presence commanded and relished the fear he instilled in others, Nadia's reaction should have satisfied him. Instead, it infuriated him. It wasn’t fear born of respect or awe—it felt like rejection. And for r
AUTHOR“You won't take this off, no matter what?” He warned, his tone dead serious.“And why is that?” “You won't want to know. Just do what you're told.”Nadia nodded and moved away from him, as if running away from a predator, as his gaze on her grew heated. The smirk on his grew wider and got up, about to leave but paused before he could get to the door. “I'd be away for some days, call me if you miss me or need anything.” he said, and with one last glance, he exited the room.Nadia reached her hand to the necklace, catching the pendant between her fingers. She instinctively got up from the bed and went to stand In front of the mirror stand, admiring the tiny beautiful necklace. A necklace to justify his misdeed? She thought, frowning slightly. Only if she knew the truth behind it.*****Damon kept his plan to meet Nadia at bay, since he had more pressing matters to attend to, outside the country. He had deceived and lied to Mia, using her feelings for Luciano, only to use her t
AUTHORMia stormed off Luciano's house, with tears brimming in her eyes, and her chest twisting in pain. She'd slept with him last night, thinking things would become less awkward and easier for them, but it seemed like his disgust for her only increased, and yet she couldn't find it in her heart to dislike him.“Don't be a cry baby, Mia. We both know he's just acting big. Take this.” Damon said, handing a handkerchief to her.Mia seemed to calm down after a while, then she frowned, recalling Nadia’s face that she saw in Luciano's house.“Damon,”Damon turned to look at her, swirling the glass in hand. “What?”“I saw someone in Luciano's house and I think she's living with him. I'm confused.”Damon's interest was solely piqued, he placed the wine on his desk and leaned closer to Mia. “She?”“Yes, it's a girl. She just looks familiar.”“Luciano is now keeping women in his house? I'm so interested in this topic, I can't imagine Luciano bringing in a girl, with a pussy between her thighs
NADIA'S POVHaving lunch with Luciano felt like a century, as I tried to finish my food quietly and pretend to not notice his stares on me. But the tense silence was almost suffocating, as I could feel his gaze, heavy, serious, as if studying my every movement.I glanced up and accidentally met his Intense gaze, my heart skipped and instantly averted my gaze, embarrassed.“What's going on in your mind?” He suddenly asked, his voice calm, almost detached.I looked up at him again, trying to hold his gaze this time, but the weight of his attention felt too much, and I looked down collecting my thoughts. “I’m tired of staying in the door, every passing day.” I finally said, my voice soft. I was about to say another thing but trailed off, realizing how vulnerable I must have sounded. I risked another glance at him, his expression darkened, as though the words hit deeper than I'd expected. I didn't dare to look up again, as he sat quietly, his face unreadable.After a moment he spoke, his
AUTHORIt was already past Eight in the morning when Mia woke up, she slowly reached out her hands to her phone to check who was calling so early in the morning.She wiped her eyes when she saw the caller, she looked at the time and widened her eyes in shock. She brought her phone closer to her eyes to be sure.She looked at her side, but the man was not there.She furrowed her brows, when the images and scenes from last night came flooding to her head, her face became hot and she turned scarlette from blushing and couldn't help but smile and hide her face under the pillow, and rolled several times.He wasn't just handsome for nothing, he was everything a woman wants, and he was very good in bed, in fact he was perfect and perfect. Her imagination was running wilder when her phone vibrated again, and jotted her from her thoughts.She glanced at the caller ID and smiled."Where are you?" “I'm still at the hotel.""What?, was he that good that you can't get enough or you can't get up a
AUTHORIn a dark corner, a man lounged on a couch, one leg draped elegantly over the other. His face was obscured by shadows and a haze of cigarette smoke that drifted lazily through the room. He was completely indifferent to everything around him, his aura exuding an eerie coldness that could send shivers down anyone's spine. The faint red glow from his cigarette was the only light in his corner.A sudden vibration jolted him from his reverie, and he glanced at his phone screen, smirking as he read the message, he stubbed the cigarette ashes under his foot, straightened up and left the corner.****Nadia couldn't sleep peacefully, as she kept tossing around on the bed. At one point, she sat up, feeling thirsty, she climbed down the bed and went to the kitchen for water. While she was returning, she wondered if Luciano was back, but shrugged it off. If he was back, he'd come to her room, she thought and continued to return to her room.She hadn't taken more than five steps, when she h
AUTHOR'S POVLuciano was off from work and went to the city's mall to get a necklace which he placed a tracking device on, something that was tiny and could barely be noticed. As if the phone he got her wasn't enough to keep her security in check. Just like every other place he went, he always caught the ladies' attention. Their eyes were glued to his direction, as he walked out of the mall. Their murmurs echoing in the entire place. His expression remained cold and icy, keeping them away from coming too close.Two girls from across him were hesitating and contemplating on who should walk up to him first, as they were hesitating, the second girl adjusting her dress and decided to go up first, but before she could go, they heard a soft and coquettish voice coming from their back.“Luciano–”Their eyes couldn't help but widened as they turned to the direction of the voice. Words like alluring, irresistible, sexy, fell short of capturing her beauty.Tall and slender, her long silky blon
NADIA'S POVI'd woken up the next morning to find his side of the bed empty, the lingering scent of him the only trace that he'd been there. I blinked against the early light filtering through the room, a feeling of quiet settling over me. My mind slowly brought back flashes of the night before, the intensity of his pressure, his touch, the way he left no room for resistance.My fingers touched the sheets beside me, it was faintly warm, as if he'd only recently left. I got up, brushing my fingers through my hair, my mind swimming with questions, though one echoed louder than the others. Realizing I was still in his room, I climbed down from the bed, taking a proper look at the entire room. It was indeed owned by Luciano.I exited the room to return to mine, Layla must have come to find me. I wandered through the unfamiliar hall, barely remembering the route back to my room. After a few minutes, I stumbled upon the dining room, pausing my lips into a deep thin line, as I met with Laila
LUCIANO'S POV Damon leaned against the door frame, his familiar smirk never faltering as he surveyed the room, his eyes gleaming with that calculative look I'd come to expect.“You're always asking me what I want, what's with you? I can't stop by to see my own brother without wanting something? I know I've been bad to you, but come on, you're my big brother, act like one.” Damon said, his voice dripping with feigned innocence as he strolled inside. But I knew better, Damon always wanted something.“Out with it, Damon.” I replied calmly. “I don't have time to waste on games, what do you want?”Damon chuckled softly, though there was no warmth in it. “Fine, straight to the point then.” He took a seat across me, his gaze briefly flickering to the briefcase before returning to me, all traces of humor gone.“I'm here because I've heard things. Rumors. And I want to know if you're as involved as they say.”I raised my eyebrows, unimpressed. “You know, I don't entertain loose talks.”“Not j