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
“That’s the artist,” Adonis said. “The questionable paintings are his.” I could only see a few matching his description. “The rest of his more discreet works are probably upstairs. Come on.” He jerked his head toward the artist. “Actually, you go on. I’d like to stay here and observe.” “Are you su
BELLA Adonis had already made a reservation at one of the most renowned restaurants in Brooklyn. It didn’t even surprise me. He was a man of power and probably owned this damned place, too. Who knew? The reserved area was like a single room for a romantic dinner for two. “What would you have?” Se