LEONARDO'S POVMy thumb grazed her lower, lip, which was slightly more plumper than the upper one. Perfection. She bit down on my thumb, hard and I quickly withdrew it, drawing blood. I sucked the blood on it, and her taste made it even more sweeter to taste. "You like pain, Salvadori?" She asked, licking off the blood on her lip. "Yes," I admitted right away. She reached her hand out to feel the teeth mark she had left on my neck when I first had my cock inside her. It was fading, the pain still etched itself onto my memory and just thinking about it made me hard. That day, her pain had become mine. 'If she bleeds, then so do I.' I thought. I pushed my thumb in her mouth, and she gazed upon me, wide-eyed. "Suck it." She did, drawing out my blood and the way she twirled that wet-hot tongue around it made me imagine how she had sucked the fucking life out of my cock. The fact that she had no gag reflex only heightened the pleasure, intensifying every sensation to an almost unbeara
ROSALINA'S POV"I love you." Those words sounded like an obscure dream, my body was limp like a rag doll against his. I froze, uncertain of how to react. I didn't LOVE him. I couldn't love him.I shut my eyes and nuzzled back to his warmth, pretending to be oblivious to his confession. "Leo, I have to get ready for my auditions," I said, trying to get up even though every fiber in my body protested against it. His arms grasped firmly around my body, not letting me leave the bed. "Just sleep some more, you still have some time to recover." He slid his palm and cupped my crotch gently, but there was a certain possessiveness to it. "Pretty sure this kitty is sore, isn't she?" He teased against my ear. I was already getting wet even though I had come two times already. And if I said I wanted more, I was pretty sure he wouldn't let me leave his bed the whole day. "I didn't approve of you to bring me here," I reminded weakly. "And I told you I couldn't sleep without you," He countered
ROSALINA'S POVI couldn't deny that Mr. Bennett had changed since his time in Paris. His transformation was evident in every way – his shorter hair, the rugged stubble that seemed more deliberate now, and that sun-kissed tan that spoke of carefree days on French beaches. Even his scent seemed more sophisticated, and it lingered in the air as he moved closer to the stage."Liora," He gave her a smile of acknowledgment and he just cast me a subtle glance. Gosh, he was PETTY."Why don't you show us your performance first, Liora?" Mr. Bennet said. As Liora began her performance, her delicate movements and the passion in her eyes painted a mesmerizing picture of the black and white swan's duality. Her grace and control were breathtaking, and she was living inside the character's skin. She was captivating, stealing the spotlight not just from me but from everyone in the room.Mr. Bennett's attention remained fixed on Liora throughout her solo. His smile was reserved solely for her. It was
ROSALINA'S POV"Congrats." Liora took a seat beside me on the bench. "Not yet," I said, grabbing a bottle of water to quench my anxiety along with my thirst. My skin felt numb and cold from anticipation. Who will Mr. Bennett choose, and what is going to happen to me and Liora after this? Both of us wanted that role more than anything else. It was our dream. It was what we worked hard for. If that role went to Liora, there is no doubt I would feel like the biggest failure. "Didn't you hear what he said about you?" Liora questioned."What?""You danced your way into his heart. That's a pretty big statement from the director," Liora's voice sounded soothing. She was comforting me, although her poker face said otherwise. "You think so?" I asked."Yeah, of course," She assured. "But he didn't even care to see my solo," The solo I worked day and night to perfect. "Maybe he is okay with your solo," Archer chimed in with a smile. He grabbed my bottle and finished up my water in one big
ROSALINA'S POV On the screen, Jim's deadpan expression met the camera's gaze, a silent acknowledgment of the absurdity that unfolded in the Dunder Mifflin office. Pam's quiet glances toward the camera mirrored my own and I couldn't help crack a small smile. I nestled into the well-worn cushions of Leo's apartment couch, my feet tucked under a cozy blanket. Leonardo suggested I watch a rom-com like 'The Office' on his TV instead of the horror-thriller shows I kept binging almost every night before bed. Leo strolled in from the kitchen, a bowl of popcorn in hand. "You comfy, babe?" "Uh-huh," I nodded, not tearing my eyes away from the screen. "Perfect. The Scranton shenanigans are just what I need." I scooped a handful of popcorn and shoved it down my mouth until the salty goodness exploded in my tongue. A few kernels even fell right between my boobs under my very oversized shirt (Which I stole from Leo's closet. Whatever, they are mine now.) My eyes popped wide when he suddenly
A raw ache permeated my whole being as I stirred awake. My eyes were clammy with sleep, as I arched my back, only for my butt to press onto Leo's obvious arousal. His arm weighed around my hip like a twenty-pound blanket, so cozy yet so protective. I wrestled under the sheets to turn around so I faced him. He was at his most peaceful form when he slept like that. So humane and vulnerable, any woman with a heart would want to protect this man. He could go from an angel to a devil in the blink of an eye, and I wouldn't have it any other way.Shivers of heated sex enveloped me and moved my legs to find his come between them. My pussy was still damp, making me realize too late that we had unprotected sex last night. This was the second time. It was a relief I still had the pills with me, although they weren't the best choice since they mess with the cycles and worse, make me gain weight. Which was the last thing I needed as a professional dancer. Carefully, I slipped out of bed and rea
ROSALINA'S POV It seemed like ages since I soaked up the once accustomed scent of leather and faint traces of Sebas's cologne, sitting in the passenger's seat—the smooth, cool surface beneath my fingertips."Yes, Signora, I've picked her up. She'll be home soon; you have nothing to worry about."Seeing Sebas softly comforting my Nonna made my chest tighten. This was how Sebastian spoke to Nonna, expressing care for her as if she were family, while the irony was that it was my family who made him take his brother's life, the only family he had left. It was hard for me to believe he didn't hold any grudges against us.Against ME.Because all that warmth ceased to exist as soon as he hung up the call. He shot me a look, showing me how pissed off he was about all I was up to behind his back. Sebastian only showed this mean, bitter side of his to me, and it was his most authentic self. At least I didn't get the charade that the rest of the world sees. I saw Sebastian for who he was."Yo
ROSALINA'S POVOne year.Just have one year to prove myself.To seal my faith. "So tell me about him."Shaking myself off my self-sabotaging thoughts, I frowned at Nonna in skepticism. "Who?""Oh, you know who I am talking about!" Nonna exclaimed, stirring the pot of hot chicken stew for tonight's dinner with the wooden spatula she used for more than just cooking. I still get flashbacks looking at it. Unsure, I gulped. "Leo?""Of course, I'm talking about Elena's favorite grandson!" Nonna's eyes lit up like she just bought a long-lost family member whom she shared fond memories with. "How do you know he's the favourite," I asked. A nostalgic smile made the corner of her mouth wrinkle deep. "She used to talk about what a sweet boy he was."YEAH, sweet as a belladonna. Leonardo's charm was that he was too good at showing off his warmth. It made him shine like the sun, making you want to bask in its golden light, but the closer you get, you risk getting burned to dust. I knew for a