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The Mafia Don’s Temptation Chapter Fifty Four
CHAPTER FIFTY-FOURARIAI woke up to a pounding headache. It was like a heavy drumbeat that wouldn’t stop, echoing in my skull. I groaned as bits and pieces of last night’s chaos clung to me like a heavy fog. Dancing in the club, getting wasted, calling Maximo.I groaned again as each memory became sharper. I remembered feeling his arms around me as I drifted into sleep, him pulling me into his car, him appearing in the club minutes after I called him...I told him I loved him.A slight shiver washed through my body. The room was dim, the curtains drawn tight against the morning light, but then a warm, inviting smell began to weave its way through the air. I sat up, pulling my body from the cocoon of my blankets. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and planted my legs on the cool hard floor.Barefoot, I made my way to the kitchen, and the aroma grew stronger--eggs sizzling, something sweet in the air. My heart raced in a way that was both familiar and terrifying. I stepped into
The Mafia Don’s Temptation Chapter Fifty Five
CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVEARIAAfter breakfast, Maximo and I stayed in the house doing everything. Like a normal couple, we watched television and played chess with a chessboard that I didn’t even know was in the house. We had lunch, napped and I was enjoying his mere company so much that I didn’t even notice we hadn’t had sex since he brought me back.The sun dipped beyond the horizon as I lay cuddled in Maximo’s arms, smiling at the fact that he was actually opening up to me. That is if opening up meant him telling me that his favorite food was risotto, his favorite movie was a movie called The Man with No Name, he loved working out and he didn’t listen to music. In return I told him I loved his accent, I loved designing, and that I’d wanted to visit Italy ever since I was a child but couldn’t because my mother and stepfather were very much against it. I didn’t know why back then, but now I did.“What’s your favorite color?” I asked, cuddling deeper into the crook of his arm.“What do you t
The Mafia Don’s Temptation Chapter Fifty Six
CHAPTER FIFTY-SIXMAXIMOThe past two days were the happiest I’ve been in a long time. Me bringing Aria home from the club on a Friday night had turned into staying over for the weekend. Like a normal couple, we adapted a routine over the two days we spent together. I made the meals, we ate together, talked, watched television, napped, talked some more, watched some more television, and slept. I haven’t had to worry about work, about the mafia, about the next man I should kill or hunt down. For two days, I’ve been a normal man in love.And I was happy. As I currently stood in the kitchen, I poured some cornflakes into two ceramic bowls, the crunchy sound filling the quiet morning. I grabbed a gallon of milk, pouring it slowly over the cereal, watching it soak in. The familiar routine felt comforting, and I imagined Aria’s sleepy smile as she joined me for breakfast.Just as I finished, I turned to carry the bowls into the dining room. That’s when I saw her coming in. My heart stopped
The Mafia Don’s Temptation Chapter Fifty Seven
CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVENMAXIMOI stared at Lorenzo as the shock of what he said washed over me.“What?” I chuckled.Lorenzo sighed, but there was a humorous gleam in his eyes as he said, “You heard me, brother. I think you should marry her.”So I kept staring at him until he rolled his eyes.“Look, I just think it’s better if you just married her. You are madly in love, fratello. It’s very obvious to everyone around. You just said it yourself that she makes you happy. You almost shot Uncle Roberto and basically threatened anyone who dared to say anything bad about her,” Lorenzo chuckled at the memory. “You are whipped. Completely. So, why not just get married to her.”As Lorenzo’s words sank into my head, I realized that he was right. I was the Don of the Italian mafia. Why should I have to hide the woman I loved just because of what people might say? I knew that the main reason I kept her at the apartment was to protect her, especially since she no longer wanted to be confined to my mans
The Mafia Don’s Temptation Chapter Fifty Eight
CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHTARIAMaximo’s words hit me like a strong wave, pushing me off course. My legs wobbled, and, as if he’d expected the reaction, his arms tightened against me.“W-what?” I choked, unable to form any other words. “Did you hit your head or something?”At that, Maximo laughed, but he sobered up quickly as he stared into my eyes. “I want you to marry me, Aria.”I remained silent, a million thoughts and questions going off in my head. Why did he want to marry me all of a sudden? What was the rush for? Was there something else he wasn’t telling me? Did he truly want to be bound to an enemy’s daughter forever?Yes. He definitely hit his head somewhere.“What’s going on in your pretty head, Red?” His whispered words filtered into my mind, bringing me back to the moment.“This is..." I chuckled, not knowing what to say. “This is so sudden.”“I know.”I gently pushed his shoulders. Thankfully, he let me go. I staggered backwards, my heart pounding.“So why...why do you suddenl
The Mafia Don’s Temptation Chapter Fifty Nine
CHAPTER FIFTY-NINEARIABright streamed through the dressing room window, casting a warm glow on the chaos around me. I stood in front of the mirror, my heart racing as Fabio, along with two of his best designers, adjusted my wedding dress. The fabric shimmered like liquid silk, hugging my curves in all the right places. Intricate lace details intertwined with delicate beading, creating a gown that felt both elegant and sexy. I couldn’t believe how far Maximo had gone, hiring Fabio, the best fashion designer in the country and my own teacher, to design my dress.“Your husband-to-be must be quite powerful, Aria,” Fabio teased, a mischievous glint in his eyes as he straightened the neckline. “A rich business tycoon, perhaps? He sent his secretary to handle the order so I still don’t know who it is.”I forced a smile, but nerves twisted in my stomach. I couldn’t find my voice, the weight of the day pressing down on me. All I could think about was how surreal this felt--standing here, pre
The Mafia Don’s Temptation Chapter Sixty
CHAPTER SIXTYARIAYou know when you feel yourself crashing down into a pit of darkness, when nothing but blackness surrounds you, threatening to swallow you whole, that was what I felt as Fabio’s words sank into my soul.I refused to believe it. No. It’s not possible. I knew my father was killed by the mafia. But Maximo didn’t kill him. Not my Maximo.“Who sent you?” I asked, taking a step back.Fabio swallowed as a painful emotion welled in his eyes.“I know you probably won’t believe me,” he exhaled. “And I can’t begin to imagine how you must feel right now, that a man you barely know is telling you that your new husband murdered your father.”“You’re lying,” I gasped, moving away from him. “You’re nothing but a liar. Who sent you?” I shrieked.“Please, you have to listen to me,” he said urgently. “Soon, your husband will be here and I won’t be able to reveal the truth to you. I need to tell you exactly what happened years ago. It’s the least I owe my old friend, Emilio.”My heart
The Mafia Don’s Temptation Chapter Sixty One
CHAPTER SIXTY-ONEARIA“No,” my voice broke. “Please tell me it’s not true.”The phone beeped in my ear.“Hello? Hello?” I cried, hoping someone would tell me this is some sick joke. “What’s wrong?” Maximo asked as he rushed to my side. As soon as he touched me, I flinched.His face squeezed into a small frown as he stared at me. “What’s the matter, Red?”It hurt to breathe as I turned to look at him, tears welling up in my eyes.“Tell me you didn’t do it,” I whispered, grabbing the front of his shirt. He was still in his attire from earlier--wedding--but the suit jacket was gone.“Tell me you didn’t kill my father.”Various looks crossed his eyes—shock, fear, acceptance.“Who told you that?” He asked, gritting his teeth. But his murderous gaze was already fixed on Fabio, who stood at a corner of the room.“Stop looking at him and look at me. Face me!” I screamed, squeezing his shirt in my fist. “Look me in the eyes and tell me you didn’t do it, Maximo. Please tell me you didn’t d
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