DON’S P.O.V“.……she was two months pregnant and from the charts, it shows that----”“Wait….was? What do you mean she was?”The doctor’s face softened and I could see the look of pity and uncertainty in her eyes before she answered. I could bet I looked as horrified as I sounded, trying to believe I heard her wrong.“I’m sorry sir but she lost the baby. Her blood pressure was so high when she was brought here about an hour. She’s stressed, barely fed and traumatized. It’s why she fainted and all of these reasons also contributed to the loss of the baby. I’m sorry sir. Right now all she needs is rest, adequate one and she’ll be fine”No. I don’t think she will. I failed you Claire, I came too late.…...A MONTHS LATER.The smell of antiseptics as well as disinfectant wafted in and out of my nostrils as I stepped into that all too familiar hospital. I hated the pungent smell and for more reasons other than it, I’m always keeping myself from throwing up all over the place.I’ve been in t
My baby. I didn’t see it coming. Fuck! I wasn’t even sure if I was ready to be a father at any point in my life but when I was told that the baby died, it felt like I lost a part of me. A part of me that I didn’t even get to know. I think of a small me all the time with hazel eyes like Claire's if it turned out to be a girl or blue eyes like mine if it was boy. Whatever it is the baby could have looked like, it pained me so much that I lost it that way. It felt like I failed as a father and as a man to Claire. But most importantly, it felt like I lost a connection and bond with Claire.If I went crazy after hearing about the baby, Claire went ballistic.So much that the doctors and nurses couldn’t control her. It hurt to see her hurt so much every passing day of the past month. Claire was the shadow of herself all through that month. Whenever anyone visited, she would just stare into empty space and not talk to anyone. I heard her cry a few times when I’m about to open the door to he
ONE YEAR AFTER(AUTHOR’S POV)“Don’t look Elyse, but I think we’re being stalked.”Claire could have used a more subtle and less terrifying word instead--something along the lines of ‘followed’ but judging by how long she’s noticed the presence of strange men around them, no other word felt more right than that.Elyse turned to look anyway and the men, all scattered around the restaurant that the young women were eating at, looked away immediately and tried to hide themselves from her eyes. A number of them did a terrible job at it, making it so obvious that they were caught looking at the women.“I told you not to look!” Claire whispered. Her hazel eyes flamed as she stared at Elyse. Elyse merely turned back to look at Claire with a shrug of her shoulders. She thought to herself, once again, her brother has hired morons who can’t even do their job right to watch her and the woman he was still pinning after.“Relax. They’re just…I don’t know, admiring how beautiful we are or something
AUTHOR’S P.O.VThey were back to meet Don moments later and his driver helped them put their things in the back of the car boot. Claire made to open the other drivers seat but Elyse was quick to open it and sit. She fastened her seatbelt immediately and smiled smoothly at Claire.“I’ll take the front seat! “she announced.Claire was conflicted. That leaves her to sit with…Oh God! Elyse did it on purpose. She sneered at her before turning resignedly to open the passengers seat at the right and got in with Don who sat by the left.The car began to move moments later. The cold air of the nigh was killing but the tension looked like it would kill them both before the cold. The tension between them was so thick that a knife would be needed to cut through it.They both tried to look at each other from the sides of their eyes.Claire must admit though, he’s gotten finer in just a year. His usually jelled hair was combed down to fall over his forehead and she liked that look better on him. Hi
EpilogueDon pulled away slightly, their foreheads still resting together as their breaths mingled in the quiet aftermath of their kiss. His thumb gently wiped away the remnants of her tears, his gaze soft yet full of unreadable expression. Claire felt her heart settle, the rapid thumping replaced by a calm feeling.“I've been waiting for this moment for so long,” Don whispered, his voice husky with emotion. “But there’s one more thing I’ve been waiting to do for so long.”Claire blinked, her mind still lost in the haze of their kiss. “What do you mean?”With a small smile, Don released her gently and stepped back. Claire’s heart skipped a beat as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, velvet box. Her breath caught in her throat as he dropped to one knee, his eyes never leaving hers.“Claire,” he began, his voice steady but full of the weight of everything they had gone through, “I know we’ve had our ups and downs, and there have been moments I wasn’t sure we’d get here. B
EpilogueThe big day had finally come. Claire stood in front of the mirror, her heart steady as a feeling of peace washed over her. Her ivory dress fit perfectly, the lace sleeves lightly touching her skin. The soft train followed behind her, and she admired how the dress moved, as if it was made just for her. There was excitement in the air, but Claire felt completely calm.She took a deep breath, letting the peace settle in as she gently smoothed the bottom of her dress. Today wasn’t just about the wedding; it was about the future she and Don were about to start together.The place for their vows was perfect. The lake, with its still waters reflecting the bright blue sky, symbolized the peace Claire had found in Don. Sunlight shimmered on the water, giving the area a golden glow, while a gentle breeze moved through the trees. White chairs were lined up neatly by the shore, and a beautiful arch of wildflowers, simple yet lovely, stood where they would exchange their vows.As Claire l
Dear readers, this is to let you know that this is the continuation and book 2 of, Stuck Between Two Mafia Hot Lords.Title: She's Mine Now: Final Clash Of The Mafian Lords****Chapter 1 Claire's POVI knew I was supposed to be focused on the party, but damn, I was literally married to the hottest man on the planet, and these wedding guests wouldn’t let me have him.I’ve been waiting all day to have him to myself, but time seemed to crawl at a glacial pace.I clenched my fist, holding back the urge to scream in frustration. My eyes trailed over him as he greeted the guests. He’d undone a few buttons on his shirt, leaving just enough of his chest exposed to make my thoughts spiral. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his strong forearms.He looked tired, probably just as much as I was, but when his eyes found mine from across the room, he gave me a smile that made my heart race. That smile promised me he’d be by my side soon.“Easy, tiger. You’re about to devour him whole,” Elyse t
Chapter 2CLAIRE'S POVIt warmed my heart that I wasn't the only one dying from this sexual tension.My cheeks burned red, and I quickly lowered my gaze, but he cupped my face.When he lifted it, his eyes softened with emotion as he noticed the tears welling up in my eyes."Bambina, what's the matter? Are you okay? Are you sick? Do I need to call a doctor?" he asked hurriedly.His voice rose with panic, and I had to control myself from bursting into laughter.I really loved this man with all my heart, and I didn’t know what I’d ever do without him.He was my light when my world fell into darkness.He saved me, and I felt bad for keeping away from him for over a year. But I had to heal. We both did, and now we are together, still madly in love, and hopefully better versions of ourselves."Come, talk to me, amor. Stop zoning out on me," he said in a husky voice, breaking my thoughts and bringing me back to reality.His gentle touch on my cheeks made my heart bloom with emotions, overwhe