"Now let's do other rituals, like taking blessings."I looked at him done, when he said something like that. After all the chaos, how can he be so calm? Is it his daily routine?I broke our eye contact when someone got our attention. My gaze landed on a mid-aged couple who walked towards us."Congratulations! My son and my new daughter-in-law."I assume they are his parents. The old man, who I assumed to be his father, patted Vincenzo's shoulder in appreciation with a genuine smile."Thanks Father!"He said with his usual emotionless face. Is he always like this, even with his parents? I slightly nodded my head when the old man's eyes landed on me."We would have arranged your marriage with some better girl."The old woman beside Vincenzo's father spoke with a voice filled with distaste, making me shift uncomfortable in my place. I didn't marry her son out of my will, but against my will.I wish I could say it out loud in her face, but couldn't as I was too tired for it and the woman
No! I want to scream this word loudly, but my fear is greater than that. The whole car ride was too much for me to bear. My heart was beating crazily against my ribcage while my body trembled. He had been literally dragging me since we came out of the car, and he was being too harsh for me to handle.The guards didn't even glance our way when he dragged me inside a huge hotel building. A whole building means a lot of people are going to be there to witness his craziness. I tried to twist my wrist, but his grip was too tight for me to even lift a finger, let alone twist.My eyes went to look at the people around us, but there was no one except for his men and a few hotel's service men who didn't even dare to lift their heads in our direction. Did he perhaps booked a whole building? I would care less about that at this moment. The lobby was too huge and sparkly, which made my eyes hurt due to those lights. I tripped and fell on the ground with a soft thud while I was on the edge of cryi
I looked at him in shock too utterly speechless. I felt like my heart was about to explode. Every word that he let out was too much for me to digest, to understand.I was profoundly confused and scared of him at the same time. He leaned again to kiss my swollen lips, but I turned my head to the other side. I knew it would only anger him and worsen my condition, but I wasn't in the right state to think.I closed my eyes and waited for his harsh manhandle, but instead I heard him chuckle darkly, which made me frown. I gasped, surprised when I felt him placing wet kisses on my earlobe and slowly moving to my jawline."You think I only love to kiss your lips?"He asked in between his kissing session and I gulped."I love to kiss every inch of you!"He groaned, making me flinch slightly, but suddenly I started to feel my body heating up along with my cheeks and my core clenching. Am I getting wet? No it can't be. I don't even like him despite him being handsome as the devil.At this point,
"I don't want to go inside your filthy hotel. I just want to see my mother."I burst out on him while my tears made their way to my cheeks.He closed his eyes to control his anger and clenched his jaw."You missed that fucking chance."He gritted and out of a sudden, he bent down and flipped me off on his shoulder."Leave me!"I constantly tried my best to get out of his grip, but it didn't seem to affect him at all. Entering the bedroom, he closed the door behind us with a loud bang, visibly raging with anger. He placed me on the bed and I fell like a lifeless doll. What will he do to me now? Probably kill me after satisfying himself. I couldn't help but wonder about that.He can get any woman he wants, then why me? He didn't even need to marry to satisfy himself. He could get thousands of women ready to throw themselves at him. Then why did he choose to ruin my life? Snatch my dream of marrying someone whom I love.As he promised, I was numb. He snatched all my hopes and left me hel
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 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...
Vincenzo's POV'I stared at the details on the file in front of me. My gaze moved towards Lorenzo, who was busy playing with the magic cube in his hand with his focused face."Did you find any traces of those fuckers who tried to ruin my wedding day?"I asked, catching off his attention. That's what I like about him. He was like a little brother to me and his behavior proves it. He should have been my frostier brother instead of that fucker Levi."There are no traces to be found, Vin."My jaw clenched in anger because there was no one who could be saved from my eyes. I have solved dozens of impossible cases where only little evidence was present. Still, I have reached the culprits, but this is the only culprit whom I have been searching for years. My mother's killer. Who's still taking those forbidden breaths? This Fucker has lived more than enough. I need to send him to hell as soon as possible.Lorenzo's face turned alarmed before asking the theory which I was thinking right now."D
Elena's POV'The next morning, I was alone in bed, a little disappointed. I don't why I felt that, but I just did when I found his side of bed empty. This was the first time I slept peacefully in so many years without having any nightmares, thankfully. I groaned lazily, forcing myself to get off bed when the golden ray of sunshine tickled my face.This is one of the worst things when you don't want to leave bed, yet you force yourself. I glanced at the watch and it said eight o'clock. Yawning one more time, I stretched my arms before finally getting out of bed. Mission successful!I suddenly blushed thinking about last night, where he could have demanded sex from me but chose not to when I already lost in that bet and lost the right to my own body, yet he didn't.I smiled slightly, then mentally slapped myself."Elena!... Ashh don't fantasize a crimininal. You're a grown-ass doctor!"I went to the bathroom and took a quick shower, but my mind wandered back at him."Where is he?"I sig
"He was my school bully."She said carefully not to trigger his beast. It wasn't a proper lie, but it wasn't the whole truth either."Bully or not, I don't want you near him again, understand?"He demanded with his dark gaze, making her shiver as she instantly nodded her head."Words, doll!"He asid, laziliy. A buzzer installed in the car indicated that they had arrived home. A new mansion gifted by his father. He signaled her to get up, and she quickly complied. Getting outside the car with his help, her jaw dropped open, witnessing the view in front of her.The mansion stood like a sleek predator in the shadows, its lines sharp and unforgiving, as though designed by an architect who had never heard of softness. Black glass and smooth, polished concrete made up its angular facade, reflecting the moonlight in fractured gleams. It was modern, but its luxury was dark—brutal in its precision, yet undeniably elegant in its restraint. Every detail had been chosen not to impress, but to com
"It is for the best."As she was about to convince him, but his phone rang, catching his attention. He left the place to take the call and return again."It's Vincenzo! The party is over, and he is on his way. Let's get you inside the car.!"He declared making the color on her face drain.My body started trembling just by hearing his name alone. What will he do to her when they get home? She couldn't stop thinking about it. Elena’s heart raced, each beat louder than the last, as she sat motionless.Her fingers clenched the fabric of her dress so tightly that her knuckles ached, and yet, she couldn’t release the grip. She was frozen, not by the cold air creeping through the cracked window, but by the terror that wrapped itself around her chest like a vice. His sudden calm demeanor to cover up his anger was too scary, something she recognized too well."Lorenzo!"She whispered, her voice barely audible."I—"She couldn’t finish. There were no words that could bridge the chasm of her fea