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,
NADIA'S POVThe incident from last night instantly filled my mind the moment I woke up from sleep. I stared blankly into space, my mind consumed with thoughts.Is this how I'm going to leave my life? Trapped in the house of a man I knew nothing about, apart from saving me twice? I thought.I don't doubt the fact that staying anytime longer with him, will make me succumb totally to what he wants me to. I need to leave his house and find shelter somewhere else or maybe leave this country.Tears clouded my eyes, as I remembered being tortured for what I knew nothing about. What if I leave and I get kidnapped again? What if staying here was the best, since my drug induced body had already agreed to his deal? I ruffled my hair, feeling utterly confused. What should I do?I got down from the bed and went into the washroom to wash and change into something. The fact that the wardrobe was already filled with clothes and luxurious designs from the most expensive brands and they were all my siz
NADIA'S POV Although I've looked away from Logan, I could still feel his gaze on me. I tried not to look at him again, letting Luciano take me to sit with him. “I'd be right back, stay here, don't leave or move about, got?” I nodded, meeting his icy gaze, he leaned in and kissed my cheek, his manly scent tingling my nose. I had my head lowered, not wanting to meet anyone's gaze, but that didn't stop their judgemental and suspicious gaze from looking at me. My hands began trembling, as my mind started racing wildly, my heart was pounding hard in my chest. I don't know what was happening to me, but I was finding it hard to breathe, the environment changed drastically and everyone turned their eyes to me. It was filled with hatred and malice, while they kept saying vicious words to me. “You belong to the scum, what are you doing here?” “Do you not know the meaning of leave, my parents can't take you back!!” “You think I was going to marry an orphan with no background like you, wha
NADIA'S POVEveryone fell silent, as they whipped their heads backwards to see who spoke. Their gaze followed him as he took slow, yet majestic steps towards the stage. His piercing blue gaze was fixed at me, an uncertain emotion burning in his eyes, anger? Rage? I'm not sure. A mischievous smirk was etched on his lips, as he swirled the glass of red wine in his hand.Murmurs broke out, as he didn't say anything else apart from standing in front of me, his back against the audience.“Is this not Lord Moretti? Why is he buying her for such a huge amount?”“Hold on, didn't he come in with her? Gosh! What game is he playing?”“I'm just curious to see her face clearly, can't she raise her face a little??””Their murmurs filled my ears, but my gaze was locked with his, his huge figure was making it impossible for them not to see my tiny frame. I'm restraining the strong urge not to break down in front of him.“It seems like I'm her owner now, no one is ready to show off their wealth.” His
NADIA'S POV I felt my heart race as I heard the faint sound of footsteps approaching. My body tensed, and I held my breath. After a long moment, he stopped, standing close enough that I could feel his presence. I squeezed my eyes shut, unable to meet his gaze but aware of the weight of it. "Miss, we need to leave." I flinched, realizing with a flush of embarrassment that it wasn’t him. Instead, it was the red-haired man, standing stoically in front of me. I opened my eyes slowly, deliberately avoiding his gaze as I felt my cheeks warm. Had they found out I’d been eavesdropping? Would Luciano be angry with me for listening in on his plans? My thoughts were a whirlwind, fragments of the conversation I’d overheard running on a loop in my mind, filling me with unease. I quickly gathered my things, clutching my purse and Luciano’s coat tightly as I followed him out. My head was buzzing with questions, each one pressing but uncertain where to even begin. I watched the red-haired ma
NADIA POVDinner had passed in a blur, I headed back upstairs. My mind swimming and relaying with the conversation I had with Jeff earlier, over and over. The reality of Luciano's world had destroyed any rose-colored glasses I might have been wearing. He was part of the world far darker than I had imagined, not only was he part of it, he ruled it, he ruled part of it. Yet somehow I couldn't find myself to deny the fact that my heart still raced whenever I thought of him.I barely had time to gather my thoughts when I heard footsteps approaching the door. It was late and Layla couldn't come to my room at this time, it could only be him– Luciano, my pulse quickened at the thought that he was nearby. It gave me a strange feeling of vulnerability and anxiety. I forgot to lock the door, which I slightly regretted. I sat on the bed, covering my legs with a quilt, as my gaze was intensely fixed at the door, my heart racing with every step he made closer to it. As fast as one could blink, h
LUCIANO'S POVI woke up very early in the morning, and she was still fast asleep, her features, delicate and innocent. I stared at her face, memories from last night flooding my mind, I'd outworked her body and I'm sure she's gonna sleep from now till noon.I slowly got up and grabbed my clothes, which I changed into and immediately left the room. I still had things to care for, especially that of her adoptive family. I need them to have a taste of my medicine. I'd come with my pookie to the auction event to show them just who she belongs to, but I was just gone for a few minutes and when I returned, my pookie was on the stage, she was being auctioned. Anger and rage boiled inside me, but I knew better than to spill blood in an event like this, I still had some pending matters.I went for a high bid, knowing no one could do the same, they can't spend such money just to get a girl, but I knew her importance to me. But I can't let the person behind it enjoy the money and perfect health
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
LUCIANO'S POV Morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the room. I sat up quietly, careful not to disturb her as she lay beside me, peaceful and unguarded in her sleep. Her dark brown hair spread across the pillow like a halo, framing her face in soft, loose curls. She looked delicate, almost fragile in this moment, as though the fire she carried within her had dulled to a gentle ember.My fingers brushed against her cheek, and I marveled at the contrast between this quiet, sleeping beauty and the fierce, defiant woman I'd tangled with last night. She was something rare, a paradox of strength and vulnerability, boldness and gentleness. It stirred something in me, something I hadn't felt for a long time, a strange possessive tenderness that both intrigued and unsettled me.Her lashes fluttered slightly as she shifted, mumbling something incoherent. Even asleep, she seemed as if she was ready to fight against the world if she had to, I couldn't help but c