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The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 23
ELENAMy eyes fluttered open ever so slowly, and I rolled over to my side on the bed that literally felt like a cloud, underneath me. My body, although I could feel some aches in my joint, hummed deliciously. I blinked, clearing my slightly blurred vision as I focused on two blue birds perching on the window, chirping adorably. The reminded me of cinderella.I blinked again, then sighed as I rolled on to my back, then stretched my sore muscles, in a bid to release the tension in them. My eyes zeroed in on the patterns on the ceiling tha looked really different from what I was used to in my bedroom.My bedroom...Memories of what I had done with Luca rushed into my mind, causing my cheeks to burn. I quickly turned to the other side, half-expecting to see Luca laying there, on the other side of the bed. But I was equally disappointed, and happy he wasn't.I lifted the sheet over me head, as more and more of the memories came.Oh dear...We had finally made love.The man had been bothe g
Last Updated : 2025-03-30The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 24
ELENASmall droplets of rain hit my skin as I walked really fast, into the huge office building that belonged to my father. First off, everything in me had screamed not to indulge him and just let whatever it is he had for me be. I wasn't sure I needed anything more from the man who had gradually become a stranger to me in the past years.I smoothed my hand over my slightly damp hair, hoping to spread the moisture so it dried up faster, and nodded at the receptionist who greeted me.Behind me, I could feel and hear the presence of Samuel. Big bulky Samuel. I had spoken to Luca long enough to tell him that I had a meeting with Alberto. To which he had voice his instant disapproval, but after much begging, had finally allowed me to leave but with Samuel in tow.Speaking of Luca, he hadn't come home and had not said anything about it, when I had asked."Thank you." I murmured to Samuel as he punched the button that would take us to my father's floor. I didn't care to ask him how he knew
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ELENA"The answer is no, Elena." Luca said, even before I finished speaking.My chheks burned, from annoyance and frustration. I had come home, only for Hakeem to tell me he was waiting for me in his study. And he had been. Sitting, with his chest bare, nad his mouth stuffed with his cigar, looking every bit the dangerous don he was.And attractive as hell, but I wasn't falling for that. Not now when all I wanted to do, was wrap my hands around his neck and strangle the hell out of him."I wasn't asking for your persmission, Luca. I was simply leting you know about what I have agreed to do." I stated, matching his cold tone.Oh...two could definitely play this game. And I was more than ready to do so.To my right, both of his brothers, Alessandro, and Dante sat, quiet as hell, in the awkward tension in the air. Danted had gotten up to leave when I had entered, but Luca had waved him off, telling him that he was going to be quick, as they had far more important things to talk about.I
Last Updated : 2025-04-02The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 26
ELENAI frowned as I saw every one of the De Santis men make thier way out of the house in a hurry, with Hakeem leading the way.I had in my anger, matched downstairs, and stumbled into the biggest library I had ever seen, that looked like something straight out of a fairytale movie.It was so beautiful, and filled with so many books. I had been taking a mental note of how many sections it had, when I heard the muffled sound of footsteps. And I knew I only heard it because I had left the door partially open. I hadn't bothered to go out the door to check incase I ran into Luca, and instead, went to the large window. That's when I saw all of them hastily make their way down the garden, and through a small iron gate I had never noticed before. In fact, I was sure if I hadn't seen them go through the gate, I wouldn't have realized there was anything there.Suspicion gnarled through me. And curiousity too.Why did they all look agitated, and what was through that gate that had them all r
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LUCATo say I was exhausted, was to say the least.I made my way back into the house, leaving Alessandro and Dante to deal with the mess in the west wing.Somehow, Luke had gotten a hold of a peice of broken bottle, and slit his wrist with it, killing himself. The thing that marvelled all of us was, it would have been easier for him to escape, because we had left him untied in his cell. There were many scenarios in my head about how differently the whole thing would have gone.Not just this.The plan had been to send his body back if he wsn't willing to answer any of our questions. But I wanted to do the honours myself.I nodded to Samuel who had taken a permanent postion below the staircase, but not far enough that he couldn't see Elena's door. Another thing that got on my nerves. I knew she didn't want a bodyguard, but the woman was stubborn as hell, when all I was doing was for her own protection!I made my way into my temporary bedroom that was fast becoming permanent, and went s
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ELENAThe feel of the cool floor underneath my knees was a weird sensation that only added to the thrill of what was to come.I had been testing Luca's limit when I had sent those clothes back. But even if I had known I was going to get a reaction from him, I hadn't expected it to be..this.Liquid heat gathered in between my thighs as my eyes leveled with the bulge in his trousers, and my mouth suddenly felt dry and empty.I wanted.. I wanted.... heck.. I didn't know exactly what I wanted."Eyes up here." Luca hissed, walking closer to me, and making it difficult to look up at him without tilting my neck upwards. My lips parted slightly as I took in his form which was now bigger, from my position on the ground. "Good." he reached for my chin, and cupped it, carressing my lower lips with his thumb.I could see his gaze darken, and wondered just what was going on in his head."I've been wanting to do this." Luca was saying. "...for the longest time, Elena." he stepped forward, his legs
Last Updated : 2025-04-06The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 29
LUCAI stumbled into the basement room in the house, feeling mad at myself, and trying not to get lost in my thoughts until I knew I was truly alone.I peered around the room, making sure no one was in sight, before walking back to the door and locking it.There and then, I released a shuddering breath, before staggering my way towards a chair that was all too familiar to me.The softness of the old antique leather chair was like a warm embrace and I sank into it, relishing the feel of coziness it gave me.My head was heavy. My eyes hurt like hell. And my chest, it felt lik something huge was placed on it, crushing it, and almost cutting out the air in my lungs.I stayed in the position for a few moments, trying to get my breath back and block all my thoughts for as long as possible, until I couldn't anymore.The thoughts rushed in like a prisoner released into freedom.Elena.With each time I allowed my self get close to her. Something inside me gave way. And I wasn't sure I was liki
Last Updated : 2025-04-06The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 30
ELENAIt was strange coming to work in my father's office.In fact, two minutes in, and I was already regretting it. I had chosen to wear something corporate, but comfortable, so I had gone for a pair of loose pants, a chiffon button down shirt, no necklace, just earrings, and a pair of comfortable high heel.Alberto had said there would be a meeting on my first day. And while my father may not have been my favorite person, I didn't want to disappoint him. Board or not, this was the mafia. Everyone sitting around that table, had one rank or the other in the underworld, and there was no way I could cower in front of them."You are early." my dad said, too cheerfully for my liking."Have I ever been late to an appointment before?" I hated tardiness. It was a habit he had successfully instilled in me."You don't need to answer a question with a question. Besides, it's simply a complement." Alberto pulled out his cigar, and I scrunched my nose."That thing can kill you, you know." I chos
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ELENAI looked behind me, feeling a slight chill down my spine."Is there something wrong?" Samuel asked, looking in the direction I was looking at.I shook my head, blinking and turning back to continue towards where Luca had parked his car. He had called and asked me to meet him in front of his restaurant. I wasn't surprised though, since his new forte was removing me from work at any time of the say.This time though, I welcomed it. Anything but the humiliation I had gone through in that office with my father.The tests, came back negative. All three of them.I didn't understand why, but I felt disappointed too, but not for the same reasons Alberto was.Luca was leaning on the car, his features alert. "Alberto." he nodded, reaching out to shake my father's hand firmly. "Luca." My father replied.I cast my gaze down, waiting for them to say whatever it is they wanted to say to each other, but my name was mentioned. I looked up to see Luca casting me a concerned look. "Get in the ca
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ELENA"You did not tell me you were coming." I hissed as my father guided me by my arm into my office. He pushed me inside, and I dismissed Samuel who looked ready to pounce."I don't have to tell you when I'm coming to my own office, dammit!" His tone was more biting than usual. "And tell you bodyguard to mind his damn business!"I looked at my father, then as Samuel who had not backed down. "It's okay, Samuel. Please just wait outside." I pleaded when he continued to stand in the doorway. "Really, it's okay."Unlike his normal aloof self, it took him a few moments before stepping away from the door. "I'll just be right here, ma'am." It was one of the few times I heard him speak.I smiled, then closed the door, before turning around to see my father smoking."That thing will kill you." I said distastefully as he took a deep puff, and massaged my arms where it ached.I had barely stepped out of a meeting with a ground supervisor, when he had literally ambushed me and dragged me all th
The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 40
ELENAI woke up with a banging headache.My head and eyes hurt like hell. I blinked, but only winced as the pain intensified. With a painful grunt, I rolled over to the side to see that I still had every single item of my clothing from earlier, on. Even up to my shoes.How had I fallen asleep with my shoes on?It took sitting up to get the memories of what had transpired earlier between me an Luca, to come flooding into my foggy brain.I hissed and got to work, pulling off the shoes and clothes. "Ouch." I winced when the shoes came off. My feet looked swollen and had an angry shade of red. It hurt to look at. I wondered how it would feel to work in.This was all Luca's fault.How and why did I even like him again?I limped my way accross the room and into the bathroom, wincing with every single step I took. How had I been so careless to sleep of with my shoes!A glance at my reflection in the mirror almost had me screaming from how scary I looked. I hadn't cried, but my mascara had pe
The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 39
LUCAI wasn't jealous.Luca De Santis could be anything... anything but jealous.I walked straight into the bar and pulled out a full bottle of tequilla and a glass cup. On a second thought, I ditched the glass cup and took a long hard swig, straight from the bottle.The biting taste of the alcohol was not enough to calm down the storm brewing inside of me, but it just had to surfice.I took another, then another, then another.I was in fact, jealous.It wasn't an emotion I wanted to associate with myself, but of course that little bautiful thing of a wife had gone and caused havoc in my head.When Samuel had texted me an update I had almost exploded. I hadn't even bothered with the fact that I was in a meeting with my brothers and a client. I had stormed out, with Alessandro opting to follow me to make sure I didn't do anything stupid while Dante had decided to stay back to finish up with the client.The meeting was already ended anyway.The moment I had walked in there and seen the
The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 38
ELENAThe car ride was silent.I kept my face glued to the window and my gaze fixated on the buildings as they passed by. Anything but the man sitting on the driver's seat next to me.Luca had ordered Hakeem to go with Samuel ans Alessandro, and had taken the steering wheel. From the side mirror, I could see the other car behind us, matching Luca's speed.I was concerned with the speed at which he was driving, hence the seatbelt I had wrapped around me three seconds in. But I would rather cut my tongue, than talk to him.We arrived, and the gates to the mansion were opened, and Luca drove in. For the first time since I arrived the building once again seemed unappealing to me.Of course he had lied when he had told Theo we had somewhere to be. He just wanted me home.I didn't wait for the car to stop completely before I was hurling myself up the stairs and straight to my bedroom. My intention was to lock the door once I was in, and seeth for however long I wanted, but the thunderous st
The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 37
ELENAI looked at my empty plate with both embarrasment and utter satisfaction.The moment the food had arrived, I had known I had lost our bet because the aroma, the look, the taste.. oh dear heavens. It felt like I had missed my calling bacause I was certainly supposed to be a food blogger or something.Thank goodness there was nothing on my own side of the bet because I was a sore looser.The waiter cleared out plates and asked if we wanted dessert to which I declined for obvious reasons. Theo asked for some wine, and waited till the waiter left, before turning to me. His eyes sparkling. "Don't bother rubbing it in my face. I am a sore looser. I admit that. And... yes, you have good taste." I told him, before he could say anything. Theo Hayes definitely looked like the type that won't let things slide easily, but I was taking my chances.He pouted slightly. "I wanted to say it's been long I saw a woman so comfortable in her skin she literally enjoyed her food so much that she fini
The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 36
ELENA Two weeks after the opera, and the images were still on my mind. I looked out the office window in my new office and sighed. The view was spectacular, given the sight if the city below. Below, but it was nothing compared to the view I had from the De Santis estate. Luca had been so busy the past week, that I barely ever saw him, except when he crept into my bed at night. He never stayed though. He held me in his arms, but I always heard the door open and close, just as I was falling asleep. I couldn't deny the fact that I liked him. Despite it all, I liked him. But the man was keeping to his boundaries. There was a knock on my door, and I sighed again, then took a seat just before Samuel opened the door for Theo Hayed. The man already had a smile plastered on his face as he walked in. Like he had the best news to share. "Elena De Santis." Theo said, plopping down on the seat opposite from him, even before I told him to. I hadn't seen Theo since after the very first day
The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 36
ELENA A few minutes in and the whole house opera house was quiet, and only the sound of the most angelic voice I had ever heard, and instruments, could be heard. She was singing about long lost love and pain. And for the first time since I got married, I actually thought about my relationship with Donavan, and how it had ended. Every pitch, struck a painful cord in my heart, and I felt myself shift a bit from Luca, feeling my throat get clogged. I had experienced heartbreak in the most embarrassing way possible. Yet, here I was, lusting after a man I had sworn to hate. But maybe lust and hate could go together. The woman raised a hand up, her pitch going in the same direction, and the song suddenly took a dark turn. It turned into something really... sensual.. I looked at the hand that had been on my thigh all through, and watched as it squeezed my flesh a bit tighter. "Why did you move?" Luca suddenly asked, his eyes still trained ahead at the performance. I swallowed. "N
The Don’s Reluctant Obsession Chapter 35
LUCAThe opera house was too posh for my liking. I hated that they had chosen this specific location. Everything seemed too delicate and eligant. Like they were trying too damn hard."Seems like someone overdid them selves." Alessandro remarked, rubbing under his nose and spotting the most unimpressed expression I had ever seen on him. 'I really wish you would have just left me alone.""And enjoy all this on my own? Hell no." I mocked, not paying a glance to anyone, and instead focused on getting to our sky boxes. I could already imagine Elena waiting for me, with Dante.The thought of seeing her brought a strange shiver of excitement to my stomach."Oh... there it is.." Alessandro walked towards the private elevators that led to each box. "I will be next door." He winked, and walked into his, while I pressed the button for mine and waited. "Boss." Samuel's voice came from behind, and I frowned as I hadn't even noticed him before. "Shouldn't you be up there, waiting with her?" I ask
