Valentina povDreams. Endless, foggy dreams.“You useless idiot! Can’t you do anything right? Everything has to be spelled out for you. Toss this garbage in the bin and make me something edible!”I stood frozen, watching as the furious woman hurled food at the one cowering on the ground. The humiliation in the air was palpable, but the cruelty didn’t end there."Are you really surprised, Mother?" the other woman sneered, her voice dripping with mockery. "She’s nothing but an illegitimate child—a maid’s daughter, no less! And yet, you allowed her to marry into our family, to my dearest brother."She placed a dramatic hand on her chest, her head thrown back as though she’d just been struck by the world’s greatest tragedy.“I—I will make another one. I’m sorry, Mother,” the woman on the ground whispered, her voice shaking as tears threatened to spill. “I’ll make another—I’ll make another—”“Stop right there!” the angry woman barked, her tone venomous as she cut her off. “Who do you think
Alexander pov Did she just call me daddy? That was the single thought that consumed me as I sat there, perched on the couch with a drink in hand, my gaze fixed solely on her. The chatter in the room faded into the background as I narrowed my focus to her and her alone. I couldn’t seem to tear my eyes away as I studied her every move and mannerism. This girl—Valentina Vance—carried the same name as my enemy. Her fate should have been sealed the moment I had her in my grasp, but I had spared her. For one reason. Because she had saved my son. Felix. Killing her would have been too easy, too merciful. If I couldn’t exact my revenge by taking her life, I would do something far worse. Something twisted. So, I had simply erased her past and given her a new identity. The identity of my dead wife—the woman her father had murdered in cold blood. When I told Daniel my plan, he had outright refused, his voice trembling as he swore he wouldn’t do such a thing, not even at gunpoint. But a s
Valentina pov “Your name is Emily Knight, and you are my wife.” The tall, devastatingly handsome stranger finally broke the suffocating silence after what felt like an eternity. His deep voice sent a shiver down my spine, and I swallowed hard, turning to look in his direction. Damn. No matter how much I stared at him, I couldn’t get used to how absurdly breathtaking he was. He had the kind of presence that made you wonder just how much time God spent sculpting him. Those piercing gray eyes seemed to see straight through me, and the sharp angles of his jaw looked as if they had been chiseled by the heavens themselves. I’d seen my fair share of attractive men—or at least, I think I have. It’s hard to say when I can’t even remember my own name. What was I saying again? Right, attractive men. The first thing I noticed when I woke up was an adorable boy clinging to me like his life depended on it. And then him. The man standing not far away, built like a Greek god brought to life. Hi
Valentina povTwo weeks later."Please, Alexander," I pleaded, my voice trembling as heat flushed my cheeks. My breath came in ragged gasps, and I tangled my fingers in his hair, pulling him closer. "I need you... I need you inside me so badly."A deep groan escaped him as his tongue teased me, his thick fingers curling inside, hitting the sensitive spot perfectly that drove me insane."Yes… just like that," I gasped, my head falling back in pure ecstasy. I moved against his hand, chasing the release building within me.I was so close. So close that I actually saw stars. My toes curled as Alexander held my thighs firmly apart, preventing me from closing them."Hmm, such a good girl," he murmured, his hot breath fanning over my sensitive heat. "Cum for me—I want to taste all of you."His pace quickened, fingers moving faster and harder inside me. A gasp tore from my lips as my grip on his hair tightened. My head fell back, overwhelmed by the intensity of my impending release."Alexande
Alexander pov “Were you able to keep this out of the press?” I asked, taking a drag of my cigarette as my eyes skimmed through the tablet in my hand. The contents of what I was seeing were disappointing, to say the least. My patience was wearing thin, and I was this close to throwing the tablet away, but I held it in—held every ounce of anger bubbling inside me and narrowed my eyes. “Yes, boss,” Sebastian replied, his tone calm and measured, “We’ve bribed and threatened the news stations. The moment they realized it involved you, they promised not to release a word.” “We were also able to eliminate all those who could be a threat for now. The rest are in hiding, but we’re tracking them down as we speak.” I arched a brow at his words but didn’t look up. “Track them down by the end of today. I want no mistakes. Understood?” “Yes boss” “What about the man who killed the cop, has he been taken care of?” “He’s been caught, boss. He’s currently at the warehouse,” Sebastian re
Valentina pov "Good boy, you listened to Aunt Martha today, didn't you? I'm so proud of you," I said with a soft smile, ruffling Felix's hair gently. He nodded twice in response, his toothy grin lighting up his face as he puffed out his chest and leaned into my touch like a little puppy seeking affection. "You finished your broccoli too? All of it?" I asked softly again, recalling how, just yesterday, when Martha tried to feed him broccoli, he had bolted into my room, clinging to me like a lifeline and stubbornly refusing to eat even a single bite. Despite all the maids’ attempts to persuade him, Felix wouldn’t listen to anyone but me. So seeing him behave so obediently now felt like nothing short of a miracle. But that wasn’t even the most surprising part about this kid. Just minutes ago, I had been caught off guard by the sight of a small army of maids chasing after him, their frantic cries of “Master Felix!” echoing through the halls as he ran to me. Meanwhile, Felix just
Alexander povI have never been… sexually assaulted in my thirty years of living.Who would dare to do such a thing? No one in their right mind would risk being skinned alive. Yet this girl before me had done it without a moment’s hesitation, as if she were completely unaware of the consequences.This girl—this reckless, stupid girl—not only hugged me but had the audacity to kiss me without my consent. For a moment, my brain short-circuited, my eyes widening in shock as I struggled to process what was happening. No matter how hard I tried to think or react, I couldn’t. My body refused to move.Damn it.Her soft, plump lips pressed against mine as she wrapped her arms around my shoulders, pulling me closer. She was stiff, unmoving, yet determined. One would think it was her first time kissing someone, with how flushed her face was, and how she seemed to hold her breath. But there was something unsettling in her expression, something that made her appear almost like a creep. My heart p
Alexander stood frozen, his eyes locked on Felix as the boy positioned himself protectively in front of me. The air was thick with tension, and for a moment, it felt like they were engaged in a silent staring contest. Neither of them backed down or looked away and everyone around me held their breath and watched, waiting to see what would happen. At that moment, it was almost impossible not to notice the striking similarities between Alexander and Felix. Similar dark hair, gray eyes and the way they both carried themselves. Felix was basically the mini Alexander, both radiating a natural air of authority, though Felix was only still a child compared to his father. He lacked the sheer dominance and power that Alexander exuded. Nevertheless, the kid still stood his ground, he didn't flinch– not once before the imposing figure of the man before him. I raised a brow in confusion at the scene, wondering what on earth was going on. I couldn’t understand how everything spiraled out of co
Valentina pov"I said, let go of her."This time, the older man holding my wrist actually frowned but, after a brief hesitation, released his grip. Almost instantly, I took a step back, rubbing my wrist—not because of the bruise, but because his touch made my skin crawl.It disgusted me."Luca, what are you doing here?" The man turned his attention to him, forcing a smile. "The ceremony should be starting soon. Shouldn't you be with your bride-to-be?"Even though I didn't know this man, one thing was clear, he was furious. His forced smile couldn't hide the way his hands clenched into fists, knuckles white with restrained anger.Luca didn’t respond. His expression remained unreadable, but the tension in his jaw, the way his shoulders stiffened, made it obvious that he was barely holding himself back.I felt so out of place.How the hell had things escalated to this?I shouldn't have wandered off. I shouldn't have walked into this room.God, why do I always manage to get myself into tr
Luca pov “Why are you sleeping in the car when you’re about to get engaged?” Marcus asked as he opened the door, letting in the cool night air. I didn’t respond, my eyes remained closed as I toyed with the coin in my grip, my mind clouded with thoughts. “Luca, I know you can hear me! Why do you always have a habit of ignoring people? Can’t you be nice to me for once? I don’t want to be anywhere near this place, but I’m here because of you! I even had to cancel my date with my wife. Don’t I at least deserve your attention?” he rambled, his voice breaking at the edges as he sniffed, his eyes boring into me with a sadness that should have moved me but… Silence. I kept flipping the coin between my fingers, the corners of my lips curving into a faint frown. “Should I go through with this… or just drive away?” I murmured to myself. I could feel Marcus’ deadly glare burning into me as he finally dropped the act, no longer pretending to cry. Instead, he sighed in frustration. “This i
Valentina pov The older man before me raised a brow at the word that slipped from my mouth. Before I could process what was happening, my body moved on its own—I fell to the ground, scrambling back, desperate to put distance between us. My entire body trembled, drenched in sweat, and the air around me felt thick, suffocatingly slow. "You useless girl! Can't you just pull the damn trigger? You act all fucking innocent, but if you don’t learn how to kill, you’ll die instead. This world is survival of the fittest, not some fucking fairytale!" "Even though you're useless, you should at least learn how to fight. I don’t care if you’re tired—you’re running those fucking laps until you pass out!" "How dare you! Lock her up in the basement and do not feed her. Maybe when she starves, she’ll learn her lesson." "Continue whipping her, but do not touch her face. Be careful about that." Images. Blurry, fragmented images flashed through my mind like a broken reel, forcing me to squeeze my e
Valentina pov The entire place buzzed with guests, each exuding an air of wealth and importance. The men were dressed in suits, the women in elegant gowns—everyone screamed money and status. My gaze trailed over the massive mansion, and I felt uneasy. With each passing second, the pounding in my chest grew stronger, my breath hitching as everything felt suffocating. This place was suffocating. “Good evening, Dr. Daniel, Madam Emily, and Sir Julian. Welcome.” My eyes snapped to the elderly woman dressed in a maid’s uniform, her head bowed in obedience. I raised a brow, studying her face. She looked familiar. No—scratch that. This entire place looked familiar. I frowned as Daniel responded with a brief greeting, and the maid led us toward the garden where the ceremony was set to take place. “Do you feel okay? You’re looking really pale. Should I check up on you?” Daniel asked in a low whisper. I turned to him, noticing the slight worry in his eyes. Even Sebastian and Julian look
Valentina pov The ride was steeped in silence. No one spoke. Daniel and Sebastian looked awkward, constantly glancing at each other as if silently communicating, while Julian appeared almost bored, lazily crossing his legs as he yawned and scrolled through his phone. Alexander wasn’t here with us. When I woke up this morning, he was already gone, and Martha had told me he had an important business matter to attend to. He would meet us later at the engagement ceremony. To be honest, I didn’t know how I felt right now, but I was restless. I wasn’t sure if it had to do with what happened between Alexander and me again, or perhaps it was something else—maybe it was the place we were going to. Either way, I didn’t feel good. My heart pounded heavily against my chest, my palms were sweaty, and I felt sick, especially with the persistent headache throbbing in my head. “Ugh, I should have asked for some medicine before I left,” I muttered under my breath, closing my eyes and rubbi
Alexander pov I grunted as I pushed into her, and almost immediately, Valentina’s walls clenched around my dick, gripping me like she was made just for me. Fuck, she was tight. The first time I’d fucked her, she’d been just as tight. It had been hard for her to take me fully back then, but this time, she seemed more relaxed, letting me slide almost all the way in. Almost. My hand reached out, grabbing both of her legs that were dangling beside me, giving her a moment to adjust to my dick. Valentina’s eyes were shut, her lips parted, her back arched, and her breath coming in ragged gasps as she gripped the sheets beneath her. I had never seen anything hotter than this — the sight of her trying to take it all, her bare body laid out before me, waiting to be fucked. It was fucking intoxicating. Shit, I was barely holding myself back from slamming into her right then and there. “Mmmm,” Valentina moaned, and before I even realized it, she had started moving her hips on
Valentina povA breathless gasp escaped my lips as Alexander stripped the dress from my body, leaving me bare. His hand parted my legs with a rough urgency, while his other arm wrapped tightly around my waist, pulling me flush against him—against the undeniable hardness straining for release.Fuck.My bra was gone in an instant, and Alexander’s mouth found its way to my nipple. I bit my bottom lip, eyes fluttering shut as his sinful tongue flicked over the sensitive peak before his teeth grazed it just enough to send a sharp jolt straight to my core—leaving me breathless, trembling beneath him.Before I could stop myself, my fingers threaded into his hair, but in the next second, he pulled away, seizing both my wrists and pinning them above my head. His dark gaze bore into me, setting my body ablaze with nothing more than the sheer intensity of it.I wanted him. God, I wanted him so fucking bad.“Alexander—”“Do you want me?” he interrupted, as if he could pull the words from my lips
Alexander pov Drugs, weapons, and death. Those were the three words that defined the mafia. When I was younger, father would always sit me down and remind me that nothing was more important than staying on top. "Emotions are a weakness, Alexander. Something the likes of us cannot afford. They’re a distraction—nothing more than a fleeting delusion meant for humans. But you are not human. You are a monster, a creature of the darkness, and that is what you must be to everyone… even your family, even your child. Because your own blood might be the first to stab you in the back." Emotions were a distraction, something I couldn’t afford—not now, not ever. I had made too many enemies to allow myself to slip up. I had to stay focused, always on alert, because one mistake could lead to my death, the fall of my empire, and worst of all, my son’s demise. I knew this. It had been etched into my mind from day one. So tell me, why was she—the one I should despise for having my enemy’s blood
Valentina pov"Achoo!" I sneezed, rubbing my red nose while sniffing.Hm? Was someone thinking bad about me? I wondered with a shrug.But just as I looked up, my eyes widened in shock. Standing before me was Martha, holding a tray filled with medicine and a cup of water."Here you go, madam," she said calmly.I blinked at her in disbelief. What the hell? I had just sneezed, and she was already here with medicine?How was that even possible? Tsk. I knew it—Martha wasn’t human in the first place. No one here was normal if you really thought about it. A man who killed without mercy, a kid who didn’t even flinch at gunshots—everyone seemed like characters straight out of an action movie. I was the only normal one here. Well, maybe Daniel and Sebastian too. Julian? That fool didn’t count (because of what happened at the club yesterday)“Thank you.” I forced a smile, taking the medicine from the tray before swallowing it down with water. Placing the cup back, I sighed, my gaze drifting arou