“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
I looked down at the roll of tissues centring the table and admitted, “I read about the whole mishap in an article. But you’re the capo now and that will not change.” “Not until I die.” “Yes.” The idea of it made my heart ache. “So why haven’t you married and produced an heir? Is it because of tha
“I should’ve killed that kid when I caught hold of Durant. That fucking bastard! Even his son isn’t any less,” Julian groaned. “He’s just a kid,” I murmured under my breath. That was what I believed. Aleksandr was a kid whose father had done terrible things and got taken away from him. He could no
BELLA Checking up on Fabi and Mamma one last time, I headed downstairs. The events had shaken everyone today. I knew I had nothing to reassure them with, not until Adonis and Matteo were back. Dante and Julian, the enforcer, were on the couch, faces smeared with tension. Julian’s phone buzzed, and
“Bombs,” someone yelled out. We lowered ourselves under the table while Adonis and his men pulled their guns out. Many men and women rushed toward the exit, trying to save their lives. I pulled Alessia closer to me and Mamma let out a heavy gasp and peeked her head out from under the table. “Don’t
“He had huge muscles and there were tattoos on his hands.” He pointed at the back of his hand. “He looked scary.” I couldn’t help but laugh at the look on his face. So pure and innocent. “You have nothing to fear,” I assured him and he stepped out of the room. “You’re the new bride.” “I am.” Ther
BELLA The outdoor reception was Ros’s idea. She loved the sight of string lights and candles, decorating almost every part of the bamboo ceiling and poles, giving the venue a light yellow touch amidst all the whites and blues. The only part I hated was that she wasn’t here to bear through the eveni
“You taste,” I scraped my teeth just below her clit and she moaned loudly, “so fucking delicious.”***BELLAOh, God! This was too much. I was riding his face, desperate to match the movements of his tongue. I wanted to hide my face in a blanket, worried about how this overwhelming need looked on me
“So hot.”There was a mix of lust, hunger and desperation in her eyes that sent blood rushing all the way to my cock strained against the harsh materials of my briefs. I pushed my hand underneath the waistband of her panties, down the mound of her sex covered in a small scruff and held her in a tigh
ADONISHelena made her way to her daughter, pulled her aside and said something to her, which made both of them laugh. They exchanged a hug and then Bella’s eyes were on me. She gave a little jerk, asking me why I was looking at her. Only if I could tell her why. She was the most beautiful woman to
I released her hand, cupped her cheeks and pressed my lips on hers, making sure everyone saw who she belonged to, who had her for the life ahead, and who would protect her if they ever thought of hurting her. I would always be there with her. As her husband. As her protector. As everything she dese