Matteo POV.It has been four fucking days since we left Sicily to not only find Cass, but to find fucking Curtis. We finally had a hit on another possible location. We have been chasing dead ends since we arrived in New York.We met up with Dimitri and Alina. They told us that Cass and her team have ceased all communication and they can’t find them. I lost it and lashed out, trashing the penthouse suite.How can you just lose six people? Granted, Daragh O’Rourke has his connections in this city, but so do I and so far nothing until an hour ago, and we have raced to this location at the docks. An abandoned factory. My gut is telling me they are long gone. But maybe they left a clue as to where they have headed next. I can only hope they turn up soon.Valentina and Rocco are back in LA and locked up in the compound. I had to intercept them before they got to Cass. I know Cass will be upset with what I did, but I did it to save her. Not that she needs it I’m all for girl-power, but she d
Cassandria POV.Being back in LA doesn’t bring back any feelings. I’m unfeeling and it has been three days since I did what I did to Curtis. He is alive, but was beaten within an inch of his life. We are heading to drop Curtis off. It’s the least I can do.Matteo really needs to change the access codes to the main gates of the community. I punched in the code and we drove through. Driving past the house that was considered home for over a year. I didn’t stop until we were close to the gates of the compound. I spun the wheel and reversed the rest of the way. Once we were right by the gate.“Now.” I say and the back doors are opened as Igor grabs out a battered, bruised and bleeding Curtis and just drops him at the gates before he re-enters the van and we drive off.“Easy-peasy. Done. Now let’s get out of here.” I say as I keep driving forward and back out of the community.I pull up and we dump the van and walk towards the waiting armoured SUVs. I climb in the back and Igor climbs into
Cassandria POV.I step into my kitchen with my head raised and head towards the kettle to make a coffee. I ignore the heated glare on my back.“Tesoro. We need to talk.” I look at the kitchen cabinet in front of me.“No, I don’t think we do, Matteo.” I say as I go back to making my coffee before I turn with the cup in my hand as I lean against the counter and just watch him. He looks pissed and relieved at the same time.It’s an old-fashioned stare down. Who will break eye contact first? Well, it sure as shit won’t be me. Whatever he has to say, I’m not interested.“Cass, little one. What the hell? Why would you go to this extreme?” Andros asks me. I sip my coffee, still not breaking eye contact with Matteo. Yes, I’m challenging him and I won’t fucking lose.“Because you and him are pussies and wouldn’t. So I did. Don’t try to act innocent, Andros.” I say, still not looking away. I don’t think I’ve even blinked. The tension is mounting in my kitchen. Matteo stands slowly as I raise a
Matteo POV.I have let her down; I have let the families down. She is right; I don’t deserve the title of king. I failed to bring her the justice she deserved. No, she had to go out and get that justice for herself. She doesn’t need anyone to fight her battles. She will end up getting herself killed and there is nothing I can do about that.Unless?Unless I take her captive. But no, she would hate me more for that and could very well revert back to how she was when she was first bought to LA. I don’t want that, but at the same time she needs to be brought to heel.We drive in silence back to the compound. I’m lost in my thoughts about what to do with her. All I can do is sit back and watch as she takes her revenge. Then and only then will she be satisfied? Will she then be happy? Will she then move on? The answer to those little questions is, I don’t fucking know.All I do know is that there will be more bloodshed at her hand, and she will slip further into the darkness.We pull up ou
Cassandria POV.The days have blurred together, as we have planned to get both Valentina and Rocco at the masquerade ball tonight.We have eyes on Curtis and we may have slipped him something in his IV. Something that will he will never recover from. He will die slowly, painfully. No trace will be found and there is no cure. I know this because I researched about this new drug that the Russians have been developing. So yeah, I entered the DeAngelis mansion with the help of Dr Cynthia Monroe and gave him the drug.I may or may not have given something to Valentina and Rocco. Something that will stop them escaping too fast, a weak sedative but given over time, increases its potency. They won’t get far.They always say poison is a woman’s weapon. But to me, any weapon should be a woman’s weapon.We go over the final plans for tonight before Alina gets a call, and she heads to the door. Yes, they are all staying here with me. They may as well I have the room and I like their company. It b
Cassandria POV.I step out of the dressing room and into my bedroom. The gasps have me smiling softly at those in my bedroom. The glam squad are looking at me like I am their goddess.“Oh my god, you look … wow,” Anton says and his team parrot their approval. I raise my chin just a tad bit higher, felling like the queen I know I am.“Thank you all for the compliments. It has been a while since I dressed in anything other than ripped jeans.” I say with a chuckle.“Girl, you have got the looks, the body. If I looked like that even in my Drag, I would flaunt it every day.” Gary says and I smile at him. He told me he is a Drag Queen when he was doing my make-up. I panicked, but he has skills. He told me don’t worry, doll, I won’t make you look like me.“The offer still stands. If you ever leave my zia, then I would gladly take you all in. Oh, before I forget.” I say as I walk towards my phone and pull up my banking app. I had asked Alina for their banking details before in a text and she
Matteo POV.I was in the middle of my speech when the PA system was overridden. I looked up and saw the four Irish King’s standing looking down at us all, like we were their subjects. I could hear the murmurs asking why they were here? And who are they? Then I look up and my breath catches in my throat as Cass comes into view.She looks like a goddess. Standing there is a nude dress adorned with crystals and pearls. She looks every bit the queen I know she is and will be.When she made her descent down the stairs to the music, I’m stuck in a trance.“Baby, what is she doing here?” Val hisses at my side but I ignore her, too mesmerised by the vision at the other end of the hall. The Don’s move like she has commanded them to.She walks slowly, seductively, her hips swaying and she mouths the lyrics, but not to me. Her icy gaze is firmly on Valentina and Rocco. My cock stirs as I watch her, my mouth is dry and I gulp down the closer she gets to me.Everything disappears around me, and it
Matteo POV.The drive is taking forever as I keep kissing her. She moans in to my mouth. I pull back, panting, as I look down at her and she smiles softly up at me.“Tell me it is done. Tell me you are finished with your revenge. Tell me you want this as much as I do.” I ask her, searching her blue eyes and her smile lights up her face. Her hand softly caresses my cheek and I lean in to it, turning my head to kiss her palm.“It is done. I am done with this revenge, well I will be when I kill them both. Matteo …” she looks away, not wanting to meet my eyes. She is … rejecting me? I move off of her and help her sit up. She turns to face me.“I understand. I’m sorry, tesoro.” She chuckles at me and I look at her as she shakes her head.“It’s not that. I haven’t let a man touch me since I left Curtis. I want to, god only knows I want to. I’m just … well, I’m scared. I’m scared to open that part of me. My body wants it, but my heart is cautious and rightly so. I know you think that you hav
Matteo POV.After the shower incident, every time Cass looks at me she is blushing and I don’t know if it is because of the cold water thing or the sight of my cock that has made her embarrassed. Either way, that blush makes her look cute.I had Tati bring clothes for her this morning so we can get to the conference. Today is about making connections, settling old grievances and up dating laws. We do this so it stops war over territories and keeps everyone happy.Cass is sitting next to me in my SUV as we both drive to the Los Angeles Convention Centre. We also have food and drinks, so it takes the edge off. The whole area and surrounding buildings and roads are secured. Private security, military, and police.If anyone wanted to take us all out, it would be at this event, even though no one would be so fucking brave to try. It is always best to be safe rather than sorry.We have an escort like always whenever I go anywhere, seriously you would think I was the president, but then agai
Cassandria POV.I wake up stretching from the most delicious dream of Matteo. I’m still half asleep as I wriggle round in my bed. I grip the pillow beside my head and pull it under my chest and sigh as I rub my face against it. I hear the shower turn on. I lift myself up and listen carefully.Is he messing? Why the fuck is Andros in my fucking shower? Oh, hell no. I thought we were done with this? clearly fucking not. Oh, he will pay.“Andros, you better not be in my shower, you fucking ogre.” I say out loud as I turn so I’m on my back. I groan and pull the quilt away. I climb out of my bed and stagger forward.“Andros, I swear to god, if you are using my stuff, I will end you.” I say with a growl as I move to the bathroom door. Wait, something is off. But what is it?My brain is still sleeping, but I know one thing, Andros, will regret the day he fucked with me in my house. I creep to the bathroom door. My hand on the handle and I turn it quietly and make a face when it doesn’t make
Matteo POV.The drive is taking forever as I keep kissing her. She moans in to my mouth. I pull back, panting, as I look down at her and she smiles softly up at me.“Tell me it is done. Tell me you are finished with your revenge. Tell me you want this as much as I do.” I ask her, searching her blue eyes and her smile lights up her face. Her hand softly caresses my cheek and I lean in to it, turning my head to kiss her palm.“It is done. I am done with this revenge, well I will be when I kill them both. Matteo …” she looks away, not wanting to meet my eyes. She is … rejecting me? I move off of her and help her sit up. She turns to face me.“I understand. I’m sorry, tesoro.” She chuckles at me and I look at her as she shakes her head.“It’s not that. I haven’t let a man touch me since I left Curtis. I want to, god only knows I want to. I’m just … well, I’m scared. I’m scared to open that part of me. My body wants it, but my heart is cautious and rightly so. I know you think that you hav
Matteo POV.I was in the middle of my speech when the PA system was overridden. I looked up and saw the four Irish King’s standing looking down at us all, like we were their subjects. I could hear the murmurs asking why they were here? And who are they? Then I look up and my breath catches in my throat as Cass comes into view.She looks like a goddess. Standing there is a nude dress adorned with crystals and pearls. She looks every bit the queen I know she is and will be.When she made her descent down the stairs to the music, I’m stuck in a trance.“Baby, what is she doing here?” Val hisses at my side but I ignore her, too mesmerised by the vision at the other end of the hall. The Don’s move like she has commanded them to.She walks slowly, seductively, her hips swaying and she mouths the lyrics, but not to me. Her icy gaze is firmly on Valentina and Rocco. My cock stirs as I watch her, my mouth is dry and I gulp down the closer she gets to me.Everything disappears around me, and it
Cassandria POV.I step out of the dressing room and into my bedroom. The gasps have me smiling softly at those in my bedroom. The glam squad are looking at me like I am their goddess.“Oh my god, you look … wow,” Anton says and his team parrot their approval. I raise my chin just a tad bit higher, felling like the queen I know I am.“Thank you all for the compliments. It has been a while since I dressed in anything other than ripped jeans.” I say with a chuckle.“Girl, you have got the looks, the body. If I looked like that even in my Drag, I would flaunt it every day.” Gary says and I smile at him. He told me he is a Drag Queen when he was doing my make-up. I panicked, but he has skills. He told me don’t worry, doll, I won’t make you look like me.“The offer still stands. If you ever leave my zia, then I would gladly take you all in. Oh, before I forget.” I say as I walk towards my phone and pull up my banking app. I had asked Alina for their banking details before in a text and she
Cassandria POV.The days have blurred together, as we have planned to get both Valentina and Rocco at the masquerade ball tonight.We have eyes on Curtis and we may have slipped him something in his IV. Something that will he will never recover from. He will die slowly, painfully. No trace will be found and there is no cure. I know this because I researched about this new drug that the Russians have been developing. So yeah, I entered the DeAngelis mansion with the help of Dr Cynthia Monroe and gave him the drug.I may or may not have given something to Valentina and Rocco. Something that will stop them escaping too fast, a weak sedative but given over time, increases its potency. They won’t get far.They always say poison is a woman’s weapon. But to me, any weapon should be a woman’s weapon.We go over the final plans for tonight before Alina gets a call, and she heads to the door. Yes, they are all staying here with me. They may as well I have the room and I like their company. It b
Matteo POV.I have let her down; I have let the families down. She is right; I don’t deserve the title of king. I failed to bring her the justice she deserved. No, she had to go out and get that justice for herself. She doesn’t need anyone to fight her battles. She will end up getting herself killed and there is nothing I can do about that.Unless?Unless I take her captive. But no, she would hate me more for that and could very well revert back to how she was when she was first bought to LA. I don’t want that, but at the same time she needs to be brought to heel.We drive in silence back to the compound. I’m lost in my thoughts about what to do with her. All I can do is sit back and watch as she takes her revenge. Then and only then will she be satisfied? Will she then be happy? Will she then move on? The answer to those little questions is, I don’t fucking know.All I do know is that there will be more bloodshed at her hand, and she will slip further into the darkness.We pull up ou
Cassandria POV.I step into my kitchen with my head raised and head towards the kettle to make a coffee. I ignore the heated glare on my back.“Tesoro. We need to talk.” I look at the kitchen cabinet in front of me.“No, I don’t think we do, Matteo.” I say as I go back to making my coffee before I turn with the cup in my hand as I lean against the counter and just watch him. He looks pissed and relieved at the same time.It’s an old-fashioned stare down. Who will break eye contact first? Well, it sure as shit won’t be me. Whatever he has to say, I’m not interested.“Cass, little one. What the hell? Why would you go to this extreme?” Andros asks me. I sip my coffee, still not breaking eye contact with Matteo. Yes, I’m challenging him and I won’t fucking lose.“Because you and him are pussies and wouldn’t. So I did. Don’t try to act innocent, Andros.” I say, still not looking away. I don’t think I’ve even blinked. The tension is mounting in my kitchen. Matteo stands slowly as I raise a
Cassandria POV.Being back in LA doesn’t bring back any feelings. I’m unfeeling and it has been three days since I did what I did to Curtis. He is alive, but was beaten within an inch of his life. We are heading to drop Curtis off. It’s the least I can do.Matteo really needs to change the access codes to the main gates of the community. I punched in the code and we drove through. Driving past the house that was considered home for over a year. I didn’t stop until we were close to the gates of the compound. I spun the wheel and reversed the rest of the way. Once we were right by the gate.“Now.” I say and the back doors are opened as Igor grabs out a battered, bruised and bleeding Curtis and just drops him at the gates before he re-enters the van and we drive off.“Easy-peasy. Done. Now let’s get out of here.” I say as I keep driving forward and back out of the community.I pull up and we dump the van and walk towards the waiting armoured SUVs. I climb in the back and Igor climbs into