“You always do.” He regarded me, probably trying to read into my looks, my expressions, which he should’ve known by now was a losing game. “When Domenico extended his word, I knew it was something urgent, and I’d already expected to receive no pleasantries.” Thanks to Dom. He cut straight to the to
“I suppose you don’t want your men to find out about my involvement like last time.” “No, I think it’s important for the entire America to know this time. We need to set an example for all the men working as rats, to show them that two alphas can and will come together when it comes to uprooting a
BELLA The last three days hadn’t gone by as I had expected. I was losing time here while Adonis was still in LA. But at least I hadn’t been sitting idle or staring at the laptop screen for hours. As he had said, the gym was always empty in the morning, which Ros and I utilised by practising. I was
“None,” I chuckled. “Well, none except for the gas lady who just wouldn’t leave me alone.” “The gas lady, huh?” I nodded. He looked at my hands. “You haven’t made a move yet,” he said, patting his chest. “I didn’t believe a man like you can go easy for anyone, even Ros. But I think I understand wh
*** ADONIS She shuddered. Whether it was with fear or need, I couldn’t point. I couldn’t read her. I planted a soft kiss on her cheeks and let my lips and breath linger there long enough for her to feel the heat all the way between her legs. I let go of her hand, but she didn’t move an inch, didn
“We let them go, the kid and his sister.” Horror smeared his face as if he expected me to lash out. We were dealing with a Trentino, after all, the head of the Commission, no less. “I said Lore wants them. Not me. He can satisfy himself with Durant and his wife. He doesn’t need the children.” “But
BELLA The gym will be occupied today.I want to take you somewhere tonight.Wear a dress and be ready by 7. I couldn’t say that I wasn’t scared, especially after what had happened at the gym on the last day. He would’ve made good on his word if Dom hadn’t interrupted us. I would’ve lost control, w
Cole extended a hand. “Gael Morello. I believe I won’t have to worry about her coming home in time.” Returning a firm shake, Adonis said, “She’ll be home before midnight.” He didn’t go into further conversation and held the front door open for me. “No bodyguards?” Cole asked, and I eyed him, shaki