I slowly opened puffy red eyes only to find myself lying alone in the bed. I clutched the sheet around me tightly when last night's scenes started flashing in my mind. My head hurt, and my throat was as dry as the desert from all the crying session. I hardly slept for two hours.I couldn't help but to sob for myself. I was feeling ashamed of myself. How could I be so desperate that I couldn't control my own body? I had a chance to get my body from the devil, but I lost that too. How dumb am I? I thought I could at least save my body, but now that too wasn't in my control.I don't belong to myself, my body doesn't belong to me now. I really thought that I could save my body, but I was played by both my body and him. Could I be more stupid?I sobbed again while staring at the ceiling, feeling disgusting about myself. He snatched everything from me, my soul and now even my body. I was the one to be blamed for last night. My eyes slowly roamed around the room and fell on our discarded clo
The maids helped me with the bath and right now was evening, which says I needed to get ready again for that so-called reception party that I didn't want to attend, but liked my body and my decisions were too not in my favor.I tried telling Vincenzo that I was not feeling well enough to attend tonight's party, but in return, it only triggered his inner beast, and he just threatened me into getting ready in one of his twisted ways which I don't want to talk about. So I just stood there and stared at the black bodycon dress with a deep neck which was sparkly and seductive. The kind of dress which I don't prefer wearing.And a pair of Saint Laurent's sparkly heels for which any woman would kill for, except me. I didn't want these expensive things. All I want is love. I sighed tiredly. I was actually tired of everything. Vincenzo wasn't in the room, which was a good thing for me because whenever he's near me, he just doesn't seem to keep his hands to himself.I miss Kai and Maa very much
I stood there like a doll he named me. Nodding my head, giving fake smiles, shaking hands with females, as I'm not allowed to shake hands with men, and they didn't even try to shake hands because Vincenzo's one deadly glare was a clear warning for them to dare shake hands with me. Men! And their over posessiveness.I got tired of these fake acts, but Vincenzo's grip on my waist made it clear that I had no choice but to continue these fake acts. As we were done talking with his business partners, I would say he was done. That's when a beautiful woman came towards us. She seemed to be the same age as mine.She had dyed her hair green, maybe to match the color of her eyes, which were as green as the forest itself. She stood straight in front of Vincenzo and didn't seem to notice me, and it seemed intentional."Oh my god! Vincenzo! You are finally here!"She hugged him, catching him off guard, and I stared between him and her. My eyes were flattering a bit, so I decided to move my eyes so
'I'm giving you a little freedom until I return, so don't even think about running because I always have my eyes on you, doll.'That's how he threatened me before leaving with one of his business partners to discuss something important, not before placing a soft kiss on my ear. I sighed and stared at the service man who was left to escort me with anything, but I knew that he was to watch over me.Not that I would try to not after last night. He and his sick games. I knew by now that he loves playing those sick games of his just to see how far I would go and test my tendencies. In a mafia party with dozens of guards surrounding the place, do I really have a chance to escape? No, and I'm not dumb to think that I stand any chance."I'm bored."I spoke my mind to that man."Don't worry, Mrs. Romano, we have a library. Would you like to have a look?"My eyes sparkled up with excitement just by hearing the word Library. I love reading fictional books and that is the reason why I am a hopele
I looked at the person with my wide eyes who was none other than Lorenzo Salvatore! I frowned while Luna gulped, noticing his deadly serious gaze on her."What the hell do you think you are doing?"Luna flinched at his sudden outburst while I was still confused. Anger was visible in his eyes and his jaw was clenched."Lorenzo!"She whined, trying to act cute. I rolled my eyes at her stupid acts. This girl seriously needs help and I really think that lunatic name suits her more than her real name."Shut the fuck up!"I gulped at Lorenzo's other outburst."Do you realize what kind of stupid stunt you just pulled right now?"Lorenzo rubbed his temple to control his anger and I just stared at him."She is Vincenzo Romano's wife! The mafia lord or did you forget?"His voice filled with warning while she bit her lower lip nervously. I just watch the drama."I'm sor---""Not to me! Apologize to her and leave quickly before something awful happens to you."I gulped at his threatening voice. W
My eyes snapped open, and I gasped slightly, feeling someone hugging me from behind. The glass in my hand shattered somewhere near my feet, making me flinch and turn around in his arms. Turning around to face the person whom I loath with all my guts, yet I was in his arms.My heart skipped a beat when I saw his face after so long, and instinctively, my breathing hitched in my throat."Levi?"I whispered the name, as if saying it aloud would shatter the fragile moment. My ex, the man I thought I had loved before all this mess—before the mafia, before Vincenzo—was standing in front of me, as if he had never left. The tears welled up in my eyes."Elena..."His voice was low, husky, and far too familiar.His eyes held so many memories of our past which had only given me pain, my pulse racing faster than before at our closeness which was forbidden now. There he was standing right before me. A face that I had never thought I would see again. A man I thought was long gone from my life.His d
Author's POV'He was the one who crushed everything. Then how could he say something like that? Elena stared at him blankly as her anger had reached its own peak. She was so lost remembering the painful memory he gave her that she didn't realize he was standing too close to her, his warm breath was fanning her sensitive skin.It took her a second to push him away from her."Go away from me!"He stared at her with guilt in his eyes before coming close to her again."I know I have done a lot of bad things towards you and was cruel back then, but I really love you, Elena I--""But I don't love you anymore, and I never did."She snapped at him.His eyes filled with painful glimpses before he masked them. She knew he had been taken aback by her words, but that was the least of her worries right now, because anyone could walk on us any time and that wouldn't end well for her."Don't lie to me, Elee."He suddenly pulled her by her wrist, making her clutch his shoulders for balance. She wasn'
"Levi!"A voice interrupted their eyes war before something could seriously happen between them. Lorenzo stopped speaking when he sensed the tension looming between them. He turned his head towards Elena, who gave him a helpless stare. For some reason she felt like he was the one whom she could actually talk to without constant fear.Lorenzo somehow made her feel comfortable around him. He was like a friend to her, that's what she thought. Her eyes seek help from him because she thinks he's the only one who could help her out of this situation, maybe not from Vincenzo later but at least for now."Woah!"He exclaimed, with his playful nature."I was looking for both of you but didn't expect this reunion all together."He noticed Vincenzo's tight grip on Elena and sighed."Guys! What's with this serious tension looming in the air, huh?"Vincenzo checked his watch instead of answering."Don't forget that now you guys are business partners, so keep your personal beef aside and get inside
Elena's POV'Looking outside the car window, I huffed in annoyance because I woke up alone in bed. Not that I'm disappointed or maybe this time I was because I'm tired of convincing myself that I don't care, but now that I think clearly, I think I do. Maybe last night made me think this way.My cheeks instantly started burning up again just by thinking about it when I shouldn't."I hate him, remember?"I questioned myself in a low voice, because I didn't want his driver to think that I had gone crazy when he literally granted me the permission to get out of his so-called golden cage to actually meet my mother.I got knocked out just by doing that. How embarrassing? I can't even name it. Keeping everything aside, I still can't forget the things he told me last night. How beautiful I look in his eyes. I blushed again. Can't I just go back on hating him? In the beginning, I used to loathe his touch, but now I am actually liking it. What's wrong with me?I should hate him, right? But at t
Author's POV'Elena's eyes widened in shock when he commanded in his authoritative voice while she was already wet by their hot encounter. She bit her lips nervously because hell she didn't know how to suck a cock. She didn't remember if she had done it before, but then again, she had never met with someone like Vincenzo before, or she thought, because he was the only Vincenzo Romano and no one could compete with him in that matter.Stepping forward, she stood in front of him and so close that she could feel his warm breath fanning her face. Swallowing hard, she grabbed his belt before unbuckling it. Vincenzo clenched his jaw at her savage movement but let her do whatever she wants. After all, it's not like they haven't done sex yet."On your knees...now!"He demanded harshly. Watching her looking this hot and eternal was already too much for him. How can someone look this beautiful even if they are crying? Vincenzo muttered mentally.Slowly bending down on her knees, she gulped."I d
Elena's POV'Even this morning, I woke up alone in bed. Not that I am disappointed, but curiosity still remains about where he was last night? Was he with another woman? My heart sank at that thought. Did he have a mistress? If yes, then why would he need me? Why can't he just leave me the fuck alone?I was better alone in my life. I was living a happy, independent life with a peace of my mind, but then why the hell did he choose to come into my life and destroy everything? Did he get bored of me? After all, women must be throwing themselves at him. And why not even if I hate him for making my life miserable, but I still have to admit that he's drop-dead handsome.But that of him with another woman alone makes me disgusted about myself. I am his wife, then why the hell would he need any other woman? Am I not enough? If so, then why can't he leave the fuck alone? So I could live my life the way I used to. Even if I was lovesick and always craved love when it wasn't in my faith, but leas
Author's POV'Vincenzo made his way towards my private club's meeting room where bunches of trash were present waiting for him. Vincenzo stepped into the meeting room with a measured air of indifference, his polished shoes clicking on the marble floor. The heavy oak door closed behind him with a soft thud, but the weight of his entrance wasn’t lost on the people already gathered. They were all waiting, not just for him to speak, but for him to decide.As he surveyed the room, he could feel the gaze of each person in the room slide over him—calculating, cautious, or downright resentful. He knew what they thought of him. He didn’t need to hear their backtalk or see the subtle shifts in posture when he entered the room. Vincenzo had been playing this game for too long, and he knew their hearts as well as his own.They all stood in union and bowed their heads as a show of respect for their upcoming mafia king. A few faces were open with approval. The old guards who had long since reconcil
I was silently sitting inside the car while Vincenzo was driving with Arianna in the backseat. I gulped at the extreme silence. Vincenzo hasn't spoken a word with Arianna, which makes the situation ten times worse. She was sitting nervously in the backseat while Vincenzo's men were in numerous black SUV's following us.I glanced at Arianna through the mirror. She gulped, staring outside the window, silently praying for herself, maybe. I wish I could confront her, but my bad I wasn't in the situation to help her out. When Vincenzo and I had that intense session, I wasn't in the condition to stand on my own, so he carried me all the way to the car."Vincenzo?"Arianna finally spoke."Shut the fuck up!"Arianna and I both flinched at his harsh tone of voice and that's when I knew she was doomed. I could only pray for her."What the fuck were you thinking when you were going out without fucking guards?"I clutched my dress when he suddenly sped up the car."Vin--""How dare you take my wi
"Give me the honor of dancing with a hot girl like you?"My body froze when I felt that unfamiliar touch. My anxiety was reaching its height. I looked out for Arianna who was busy dancing with that guy. How do I call her for help?That man was about to move his hand up but was pulled away from me with a jerk. Turning around, I gasped when I saw my Vincenzo punching the shit out of that man who tried to harass me.I gulped when I witnessed Vincenzo's bloodshot eyes. They were turning red with anger. How do I stop him? Hell I should be more worried about myself. What did I get myself into? What will he do to me? By now the man was bleeding and nearly on the verge of passing out, but still Vincenzo was raining punches on that man."You dare to touch what's mine with your fucking hands."Vincenzo threw one last punch and spilled blood out of his mouth. The people surrounding me were terrified like me. My breathing turned heavy. Still not satisfied, Vincenzo crushed his hand with his leath
Elena's POV'Once again, I was alone at the breakfast table with no one by my side and once again alone on the bed when I woke up and found the space beside, empty not that I'm disappointed. Suddenly, the breakfast felt suffocating. Even though I tried hard, Maria still refused her oath to sit with me for breakfast. As I was sitting with a sulking face, the doorbell rang, catching off my attention. Is it Vincenzo? The thought alone makes me nervous.An instant smile appeared on my lips when I saw that bright joyful girl just right on time. I got up from my seat when I saw her approaching towards me, and before I could ask her anything she pulled me into a bone-crashing hug. Girl, take it slow!"Oh my god I can't believe that I got to see you again!"She exclaimed excitedly before pulling away. I looked at her with a happy face and noticed her dress style. The dress she wore—ivory, almost ethereal in its simplicity—clung to her figure with the grace of water flowing over stone. Its gen
Vincenzo's POV'sI took a breath of relief as my crazy family finally left. My fingers played with the little ball on my desk, my sleeves rolled up as I sat on my study chair deeply lost in my thoughts. Pissed by my wife's little play of challenging me back, annoyed by my sister's behavior to annoy me and last but not the least, angry that I still found the culprit of my mother's killer, but soon I will because I have waited years to do so.My aim for becoming the next mafia king was only to reach the culprit who killed my mother. I studied the file on my desk one by one as not only, I had to focus on that culprit, but I had business to run to. That's when I received a call from Lorenzo.Picking the phone up to my ear, I asked."Did you get the autopsy reports?""Fortunately No!"I clenched my jaw as my anger started to rise."But don't worry! We have got that hospital's name so it won't take too long to find out, do we?"I knew which methods he was referring to, and I was proud to ha
Elena's POV'I sulk standing in the kitchen for hours as the cooks won't let me cook anything, saying their capo will fire them if they let me work even after my constant tries to convince them. Not even Maria helped me, but she took their side. She's a tough nut to crack, but soon I'll melt her by being her friend.My eyes sparkled up when I saw them almost done with cooking as they did their last touch. I was more than happy that they approved me to make dessert after my millions of trials to convince them. It was more difficult than I thought, but yet I succeeded into convincing them and that is all that matters. And just like their capo, they had set one condition for me. Guess what it was that I had to complete the baking before their capo returned. I wore a floral dress with beautiful straps for tonight's family dinner.They all moved out of the kitchen one by one, and I excitedly rushed towards the kitchen island to bake for dessert. My face turned into a thinking one."Ummm...