ADONIS The hissing of the flames and splintering of the woods had never been something I’d noticed so keenly. Sitting at the fireplace in the study room, I couldn’t help but rewind the kiss I had shared with Abigail. That lit up an emotion in me that made me regret not holding her longer, not push
“If you care so much about David’s wishes and Mariella, maybe you should be the one to marry her,” I snapped. “I’m sure David won’t mind.” He snorted, “I want to keep enjoying my life a bit more, Adonis, so spare me. But, by all means, have your brother marry her. You know he needs to.” “Now that
A failure—that was what he meant. Anger fuelled in me and I rammed the handles again. Another of his finger split, blood painting my dark boots. Before I could speak again, the sound of something smashing against the floor echoed from the hall. I jerked my head to Dom, and he dashed out of the room
No answer. The room heated. The brunet extended his hand toward the cigar cabinet, only to grab a cleaver, its blade rectangle, broad and sharp. Before I could process anything, he slashed the blade over Uncle’s arm. Val jerked behind me, her hold on my shoulders tightening. Uncle’s shriek was lou
BELLA It was Gael who answered the intercom. “Adonis Vitale.” He knew it was me. Abigail had told him I would come. “I need to speak to your sister,” I said, trying to keep my calm, but I was feeling anything but. “I’m sorry. I can’t let you do that.” “Are you fucking serious right now?” I gritt
“No, I’m sorry for reacting the way I did. I was feeling sorry for him, but he’s earned every fucking bit of it.” She leaned forward, resting her elbows on the table. “What will you do with him now?” “We got the locations of some of the warehouses and my men are already on their way. We’ll try to s
ADONIS “His wounds will take some time to heal,” were the first words I heard as I opened my eyes. There was a shrill pain pressing down my stomach that made me groan. “Oh, thank fuck.” Dom rushed to my side, seeing me pulling myself up. The sound of gunshots rewound in my mind and then a picture
“You found yourself an ass?” Orazio almost threw his phone at Dom’s face at the remark, but shook his head instead. “About Abi.” My jaw twitched because I knew exactly where Orazio was going with this. He was a hypocrite. He had been the same around Leona, even though his interference on that matt
“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