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
Alexander pov“P-please, I’m begging you, Boss! I didn’t betray you. I swear, I didn’t kidnap the young master! I only took him for a walk, and before I knew it, someone knocked me unconscious. When I woke up, the young master was gone. Please, believe me—I swear on my life!” The woman’s screams pierced my ears, echoing like a siren's call, a haunting wail that seemed to bless my senses. It ignited something deep within me, sending a spark through my veins—it made me crave more.I needed more."Really? You swear on your life? How amusing. You're pleading for your life, yet you're willing to stake it so easily," I said, crossing my legs with an air of indifference.“I swear, I didn’t betray you, Boss!” she pleaded, her voice trembling.“Then why did you go into hiding, hmm? If you didn’t do anything wrong, you wouldn’t have needed to run.” I leaned closer. “It’s common sense, really.”“Because I know you’ll kill me, Boss,” she stammered, tears streaming down her face. “If I was caugh
Valentina pov"So you're telling me that I won't be sleeping with Alexander tonight?" I asked, my voice filled with shock as I stood there, suitcase in hand."But why?! I've even packed my clothes and everything. Did we used to sleep in separate rooms before? Because, quite frankly, tell me—what kind of husband and wife sleep in different rooms?"Martha's eyes flickered to the suitcase in my hand, a hint of amusement crossing her features before she quickly cleared her throat. The smile vanished, and she spoke with an almost businesslike tone."That is because sir believes madam is not well enough to share a bed with him. He has given orders for you to stay in this room for the time being until you recover."I scoffed, rolling my eyes at her words. Damn it, we’d been repeating the same thing for the past five minutes and she wasn’t listening."But I’m fine," I insisted, my voice thick in frustration. "I know my body better than anyone else, and I strongly believe I’m well enough to ha
Third pov Flashback. "Kill it," the woman dressed in pink ordered, her voice so cold that it instinctively made the boy, Alexander, flinch. Alexander shook his head, tears streaming down his face as he cried harder, begging his mother not to make him do it. He couldn’t understand why she would ask him to kill his dog, his only friend, the only one who had always been there for him. You see, Alexander Knight had always been seen as a cold-hearted, evil child, even when he was young. He had inherited the cold demeanor of his father, Ezra Knight, and was feared by many for the same reasons. Both father and son were calm, collected, and rarely showed any emotion. That was the reason everyone avoided him. Even his twin, Daniel Knight, had always been scared of him. Maybe that was why Alexander had always bullied his much more outgoing twin, the one everyone loved. Perhaps it was his twisted way of seeking attention. But his brother, Daniel, was so terrified of him, he never played w
Alexander pov“I can't believe my old man paid you to keep me from returning to Italy! No wonder he asked me to pack all my clothes. ‘A vacation to the US,’ he said. ‘You should spend some time with your uncle and learn a few things, then you can come back home,’ he said and I believed him without knowing he basically sold me out! I should have realized it when he gave me that hug,” Julian ranted, his fingers flying across the keyboard so fast they blurred.My back was against the wall as I stared at him from the other side of the room, my arms crossed, expression cold.It had been five minutes— five long minutes of Julian trying to track Valentina and Felix's whereabouts, and five minutes of this nagging feeling I couldn’t shake.Were they safe? Were they okay? Were they hurt?That was all that had been clouding my mind, and I hated it.I hated that I wasn’t just worried about Felix, but her too. I shouldn’t care about what happened to her. I shouldn’t care about her safety. If she
Alexander pov "I will kill him" I hissed under my breath as I stormed into the study, only to freeze for a brief moment when my eyes landed on the scene before me. Sebastian was cornered against the table, his body tense, while Daniel stood in front of him, arms braced on either side as he leaned in closer. A smirk played on Daniel's lips as he muttered, "Why are you blushing so much? Don’t tell me you like me by any chance. Is that why you’ve been avoiding me? If you like me then you should just tell me, I might reject you since I like ‘women’ but don't avoid me, hm?” “Dr D-Daniel, please step back. What are you doing? The boss might come in at any moment!” “You are not denying the fact you like me” The idiot grinned and leaned in closer “Why do you like me, Sebastian? Is it because of my beautiful appearance or the fact that I am just perfect?” The corner of my lips curled into a sneer, and without hesitation, I slammed the door shut, the sharp sound cutting through the
Valentina pov “You’re telling me that you’re Alexander and Daniel’s mother?!” I asked in disbelief, the spoon hovering near my lips as I stared at the insanely gorgeous middle-aged woman in front of me. Sera smiled, her sharp eyes locking onto mine. “Yes, I am. Though, to be honest, I’d rather only be called Daniel’s mother since that silly child already cut ties with me.” She leaned back in her seat, drumming her pink manicured nails against the table. “Can you imagine? A son cutting ties with his own mother? That insolent child,” she scoffed, and my mouth fell open. I slowly set my ice cream down on the table. Yes, ice cream. Could you believe that after learning that Felix and I had been kidnapped while buying ice cream, Sera immediately ordered some for us? And now, here we were, eating ice cream while having this absolutely insane conversation with my… mother-in-law? Right? She was my mother-in-law. I turned to Felix, gauging his reaction, searching for any sign that the w
Valentina pov In the minute it took to buy ice cream, we were shoved into a car by masked men. My hands and legs were bound with rough ropes, and to top it off, three muscular men, excluding the driver, were currently glaring at me like they wanted nothing more than to kill me. “Pfft, would you three stop glaring at the girl already? I still can't believe you grown men got your asses kicked by a fragile girl and a child,” the driver scoffed from the front seat. I swallowed nervously as I felt their glares sharpen on me. Uh-oh. Did I forget to mention that during all the chaos, I had fought with everything I had? (Which, by the way, I had no freaking idea I could even do.) I threw punches, kicking and thrashing, refusing to let them lay a hand on Felix. At one point, I swear I heard the sickening crack of a bone as my fist connected with one of their jaws. And Felix? Despite his small frame and young age, the kid managed to deliver a slap so loud it echoed through the car. The f
Alexander pov People feared me for being ruthless. People respected me for being powerful. No one dared to cross me without consequences. That was who I was— Alexander Knight. The merciless mafia don who would kill without hesitation. So tell me… why the hell couldn’t I say no to a woman and a kid? Or better yet, why did I agree to this…. joke despite not wanting to? “Rock, paper, scissors!” “Ahh, you won again? How do you always know what I’m going to pick? This is the tenth time you’ve beaten me, I’m starting to think you are cheating.” Felix shook his head, a mischievous glint in his eyes, before quickly scribbling something in his notebook and holding it up as Valentina read it out. "No, Mommy. I’m not cheating, you’re just predictable. Every time you lose, your fingers twitch slightly before you choose rock. When you win, you smile before the next round, which means you're likely to repeat the same choice. You're following a subconscious pattern, and I’m just smart enoug
Valentina povA dull ache spread through my body as my eyes fluttered open. Groaning softly, I lifted a hand to shield my face from the sunlight filtering through the curtains. With a sigh, I shifted to the other side of the bed—And froze.My breath hitched as my gaze landed on him—Alexander. Shirtless. Asleep.Oh, and breathtaking too.I blinked, my face turning a deep shade of red as the memories of last night came rushing back.The car sex… then taking it to the bedroom until dawn.Yes, dawn.Alexander and I had sex until the break of dawn.Oh my god! That explained why my body felt like it had been thrown out of a window.Yet… despite the lingering ache, I couldn’t help but smile as I stared at my devastatingly handsome husband. Alexander might have a cold exterior, and he might be a ruthless mafia don, but I think I’m starting to understand why I fell in love with him— why I married him.“How can someone be this attractive?” I whispered, grinning to myself.Ah, Emily! You naught
Alexander pov It was an intoxicating torment Every moment she took her pleasure from me was an intoxicating torment. Sex had always been something I did to relieve stress. With Emily, it was simply an obligation— something I did because she was my wife. Don’t get me wrong. I loved Emily. She was the only woman I could tolerate, which was why I married her. I had always believed love was about coexisting, about building a life together. Maybe that was why she cheated. Maybe that was why she left because I wasn’t the kind of man who craved touch. So why… Why did this girl make me weak? Why did she make my body burn with need, make me crave her touch? I had no answer for that, but at this moment, I didn’t care. All I wanted was to fuck the living daylight out of her— to make her feel exactly what she was doing to me. “My turn,” I murmured, my voice dark with intent. Her eyes widened, but before she could react, I gripped her hips, pulling her closer. Positioning myself at her
Valentina povHow did I end up on Alexander’s lap?How did I end up tangled in his arms in the backseat of the car with his lips claiming mine in a way that left me utterly breathless? And most of all— how did I end up in nothing but my underwear?I sucked in a shaky breath as Alexander's hand trailed higher, stopping at the clasp of my bra so close to setting me completely bare. But instead of undoing it, his hand remained there, teasing, while his other hand cupped my face, tilting it just right as his lips moved in perfect sync with mine.“Mmm,” I moaned, rolling my hips against Alexander’s hardness, desperate for even the slightest friction to ease the unbearable heat pooling between my legs. My panties were soaked, my body aching for more.Alexander groaned, his grip tightening and with a single flick of his fingers, my bra came undone. I gasped as he pulled away from the kiss, only to lean down and take one of my nipples into his mouth, his tongue flicking over the sensitive bu