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UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) His Intentions For Mia.
ALESSANDRA I jolted from the bed, every fiber of my being protesting this absurd deal that had taken place without my knowledge. "You can't be serious! Mia is only 16, Leonardo!" I screamed with frustration and desperation. My husband remained unfazed by my outburst, flicking the edge of the cigarette onto the Persian rug. He seemed not to care about the situation at all and it made me furious how he thought he could acquire us so easily like we were livestock. He replied coldly, "I expressed my dissatisfaction about our marriage to your father and he offered Mia instead. He told me that I would have to wait until she was of legal age before I could have her so I agreed." My heart turned into ice after hearing his words. I had met many ruthless men in this world, some of them were even heartless to sacrifice their own mothers for their greed and ambition. But to see the man I once loved break my heart over and over again was a first for me. "You are talking about my baby sister,"
Last Updated : 2024-11-03UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Spoiling Her Younger Sister With Gifts.
ALESSANDRA “How could you do this, Patrizio?” I screamed into my phone, anger bubbling in my chest. I paced back and forth while speaking to my father, “I thought we had an agreement. How could you sell your daughter like she was one of the cargoes you traffick across the Atlantic Ocean?!”After my talk with Mia, she immediately returned to her room with the excuse that she wanted to rest. I knew she was disappointed in me but I didn't know how to tell her that she had been sold off by her own father. My father scowled, “It's your fault, Alessandra. Leonardo complained about your inability to please him and demanded your sister. If only you had done your job, this would have never happened-”“Did you know Valentina was sleeping with my husband?” I asked him, holding my breath for his response. My question caught him off guard, and I could tell that he was thinking about how to respond to me. After some quiet seconds, he replied flippantly, “Yes, I did. But I don't see how that woul
Last Updated : 2024-11-03UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Facing His Temptation On Bed.
LEONARDOAfter dinner, I lingered longer than I probably should have, engrossed in conversation with Mia, who had just arrived to spend some time with us. She radiated excitement about the vibrant city, her eyes sparkling as she shared her plans to explore the city. In contrast, Dante and Rocco sat nearby, expressions flat and disinterested. I couldn’t really fault them for it. We had just finished dealing with a few small-time troublemakers who had attempted to encroach on my territory. They turned out to be more resilient and cunning than I anticipated but I managed to make sure they won't forget my warnings again because I carved it on their bodies.“I think I'm going turn in for the night,” Rocco announced, after checking his wristwatch. As my most trusted Capo, he was the one who handled the aftermath of the mess I created. His tone dropped a few inches as he whispered, “Oh, that reminds me, Luigi told me he was taking a leave to see his sick sister this week. So I'll send someo
Last Updated : 2024-11-04UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Shopping With Mia.
ALESSANDRA I knew seducing Leonardo would come with certain challenges, but I hadn't expected it to be difficult. Since that day, he began leaving at dawn and returning early in the evening, devoting all his time to Mia. I noticed that he would only come back to the bedroom when he thought I was asleep, slipping silently into the shower.Frustration simmered within me concerning his iron-clad resolve not to make the first move, and the fact that he was blatantly ignoring me in Mia's presence grated on my nerves. My sister giggled bashfully whenever he was around, utterly oblivious to how her actions hurt me.Damn it. He was my husband, not hers. One weekend, I decided to take matters into my own hands and suggested a shopping trip. Mia happily agreed to it. I had secretly hoped Leonardo would join us, but to my disappointment, he sent Dante to escort us instead. It was obvious that he was avoiding me, but I was determined to end this cat-and-mouse game once we returned. I was goin
Last Updated : 2024-11-04UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Pulling The Trigger On Her Best Friend.
ALESSANDRA I could feel my heartbeat pounding in the quiet hallway, watching Noah from a distance. The room seemed to sway around me, inducing a sense of lightness in my body that made me dizzy. His words seemed to drown under the heavy fog of sleep that weighed heavily on my eyes. “...are you okay, Alessandra?” Noah's voice made my spine go cold, his hands wrapped around my waist. He asked me, “Do you need help?”I rasped, “Don't touch me.” The air around me grew thick and suffocating. I tried to push him away but he remained a sturdy wall, firm and unyielding. Noah's sweaty fingers slipped under my shirt, trailing upwards until he reached my bra. He squeezed my breasts hard, molding them out of shape as he cooed into my ear, “Don't worry, baby. I'm gonna take care of you. Fear pumped through my veins, feeling him press his lower body to mine. I willed my body to move, to do something but there was no reaction. Deep down, I hoped that Mia would go looking for me once she realize
Last Updated : 2024-11-05UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Marking Her Territory.
LEONARDO Shit. That was the only thought in my mind as I watched my wife shoot her best friend. As soon as Valentina's body hit the floor, I started moving toward her, eager to check on her condition. But Alessandra's furious voice cut through the shocked silence, “Don't you dare take another step, Leo.”I shot a look to Dante who immediately went to examine her. After a few tense seconds, he glanced up at me and said, “It's nothing serious. She got hit on the shoulder but she will make it.”My body slackened from relief after hearing his words. I spun around and pulled away my weapon from Alessandra. There was not a single trace of remorse on her face. Although it should have worried me, the fact that she had pulled the trigger because of me turned my cock into stone. “We need to talk,” I grabbed her wrist and pulled her back to the bedroom. I wished I could say that I had done it only with the intention of scolding her but something about being alone with her after what she had d
Last Updated : 2024-11-05UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) The Difference Between Us.
ALESSANDRAI hurried after Mia, buttoning my shirt with shaky hands. My legs felt like jelly and perspiration clung to my skin when I came out of the apartment and into the hallway. I was so preoccupied with thoughts of my sister that I didn't notice when another figure collided with me. I quickly steadied myself, looking up to see Rocco standing in front of me.Rocco made a disgruntled noise as he turned to face me, “Keep your eyes on the road, woman,” he snapped. My first instinct was to reply with a sassy comeback but the wet patch of blood on his black shirt stopped me from speaking. I asked him, “Have you seen my sister?”“Mia?” He shook his head, glancing back at at hallway behind him, “No, I didn't. Isn't she supposed to be sleeping at this time?”Worry gripped my heart when she was not within my sights anymore. Mia might be bubbly and cute, but she was also very willful sometimes and always got into trouble. If we were in California, I would not be this concerned about her w
Last Updated : 2024-11-05UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Mia's Missing Again.
ALESSANDRAAfter my fight with Mia, she stayed cooped up in her room whenever I was around. In the past, I would have been the first to give in and try to reconcile, but this time, I was thoroughly pissed at her behavior. I was risking everything to protect her from our father's evil schemes, yet she hurt me with her words.Despite my anger, I refused to give up on her and decided to keep her with me for the meantime. However, I was determined to stay mad until she apologized. I kept glancing at the direction of her room, lost in thought until I felt a sharp flick on my forehead. I cried out in pain and said, “What the hell was that for?”“How many times have I told you to stop thinking about other people when you are with me?” Leonardo supported his face with one hand as he stared at me. I had to admit that he looked incredibly handsome today, dressed in a leather jacket, worn-out jeans, and boots. He looked every inch of a heartbreaker my mother had always warned me about, with his
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UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Our Story Deserves A Happy Ending Too.
ALESSANDRA One month later... The hot midday sun shone upon the city as we clicked glasses with each guest at the party. Today was the grand opening of my new restaurant, Il Comando di Leone, and it was supposed to be a private event. But Leonardo decided to kick it up a notch by inviting every prominent figure in the city. Or so he claimed. While I stood at the entrance to welcome the guests inside, Leonardo kept the guests inside entertained with practiced ease. Our eyes met for a short while and then, we smiled before we returned to our various activities. The atmosphere in the restaurant was filled with an elegant and sophisticated vibe as an array of different gourmet dishes filled the tables for our guests' preferences. After spending some time chatting with some friends and local business owners, I finally felt a hand wrap around my waist. A small smile tugged my lips as I leaned into the solid chest behind me and teased. “If all my supplies run out today, then it's you
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Are We Finally Safe?
ALESSANDRA Several minutes had passed since Giovanni called Leonardo and gave him our precise location. According to him, he had taken me to an abandoned metal workshop outside the city. He swore he was going to cut me up if Leonardo didn't arrive in one hour. I wasn't very good with numbers, but I was pretty sure that over thirty minutes had passed. Giovanni seemed to be counting too. Once in a while, he would check the time and glance at me to make sure I wasn't doing anything funny. My heart jumped in my chest whenever I heard him laugh after checking the time, causing me today tighten my fists. Leonardo had to know that this was a trap. That's why he was taking so long. I didn't want him to walk here alone like Giovanni demanded but my intuition told me that he was more than capable of doing that. I had to find a way to stall for time. Enough time for Leonardo to come to rescue me. “What happened to Sofia? Why's she not with you?” I asked. After several minutes of searching
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Let's End This Once And For All, Shall We?
ALESSANDRA I woke up with a loud gasp, in a dimly-lit room, bound and tied on a cold, metal table. The single light hanging on the ceiling shone directly over me, nearly blinding my eyes so I shut them immediately. Fear coursed through me as I struggled against my restraints but this one's were much more tighter than the ones Bianca used when she kidnapped me. Handcuffs. This time, I knew it was pointless to try and free myself but that didn't stop me from feeling so scared. I had no idea what Giovanni planned to do with me. Well, except luring Leonardo here so he could finish him. “Shit,” I muttered. There was no way I could let Leonardo come here because of me. I turned my head to the side, squinting my eyes to see if I could recognize any familiar signs about the place. But my attempts were cut off by a single cough at my other side. My head instantly whipped towards the direction of the sound to see someone sitting on a chair in the shadows. “You're finally awake, Mrs. De Ca
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Abducted By Giovanni's Spy.
ALESSANDRA After a whole day had passed, Rocco finally appeared. He looked so guarded and cautious that I tried hard to stifle a laugh despite my fuming deposition throughout the previous night. I didn't blame him for acting that way, though. Everyone knew how dangerous I could be when I was really pissed. He warned me sternly before closing the distance between us. “Don't do anything stupid, Alessandra. You know Leo's only doing it for your sake.”Like hell, he was. The only reason he had imprisoned me here was because he was afraid that I'd run to another country. I guessed he has traveled someplace very far, and he feared that he wouldn't return in time to catch me. Regardless, I still nodded with an innocent expression. Sometimes, men were very easy to fool if one played their cards right, so I had to adapt to the situation. I replied, “I understand. It's just that I also want to do what's right for him too.”Rocco's shoulders relaxed slightly as he brought out the keys of th
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) His Last Card To Play.
LEONARDO As the bright moon settled in the sky, I stood at the entrance of the dimly-lit warehouse located near the dock, personally overseeing the last batch of shipments being delivered to the Russians. The quietness of the night was broken by the sounds of my men loading the weapon crates into the ship. Ivan, who was also dressed in a black shirt and pants, barked out orders to the Russian men on the ship. After most of the shipments were loaded, he finally descended from the ship and came to the warehouse. “Remind me why you are here again?” I asked him a few seconds before lighting my cigarette. Ivan pulled the cigarette out of my lips and flung it away before replying. “Because your stepbrother is still alive, and I don't want to take any risks with this deal. After tonight, the deal will be finalized, and I'll stop nagging you about it.”I glanced at the little army he brought along with him and smiled. “Ah, that must be the reason why you decided to tighten security. Is Gi
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Let's Talk About This Properly.
ALESSANDRA I gently drank the warm soup Isabella brought for me, intentionally ignoring my husband's gaze as we sat down in silence. The hot, soothing liquid slid down my throat, spreading warmth throughout my cold body. Leonardo waited until I placed the bowl down before he slowly closed the distance between us on the bed. Seeing the anxiety and concern on his face hurt a lot because the last thing I wanted was for him to be so worried about me. “Why are you here?” My voice felt a bit stronger this time, but I still refused to meet his gaze. Leonardo reached for me, but then his hand froze midway when he saw my expression. He dropped his hands quietly and stood up from the bed. “I just wanted to explain what really happened back then, Alessandra,” he replied. He started pacing back and forth as he spoke, his hands buried in his pocket. “Look, I know you won't believe anything I tell you now, but I really didn't marry you because I thought you were Stefano's daughter. The truth i
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Please Listen To Me, Alessandra.
ALESSANDRA I entered my room with shaky legs, my mind reeled from the revelation I had just discovered. From the very beginning, I had been somewhat suspicious of Leonardo's motive of marrying me, but I never expected that he was only doing it because he mistook my identity. He must have planned to take over the California mafia after exposing my father for killing his older brother, but then he changed his mind when he found out the truth. Now, it all made sense why he brought Mia to live with us. He claimed he was doing it to protect her from our father, but he must have wanted her to be his woman instead! The feeling of betrayal and hurt burned into my chest as I sat on the bed. Everyone in my life only ever stayed with me because they thought I was useful, and they left when they were disappointed. Even Leonardo. That night, I cried myself to sleep and woke up with a throbbing headache. My eyelids felt too heavy to even lift, and my throat hurt a lot. I figured I should ju
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) The Reason He Married Her.
LEONARDO After making the phone call, I got up from the bed and grabbed a packet of cigarettes and a lighter from the bedside table. I walked to the balcony to clear my thoughts and plan my next steps for handling some unfinished business. The night sky was starless, clouds covering half of the bright moon.I lit a cigarette in my mouth and took a long drag. The nicotine sent a heady rush to my brain, making me feel much light-headed than before. The throbbing headache began to fade away as I released a puff of smoke into the air. Giovanni, my dear stepbrother. I had to admit he had done a very good job hiding in the dark like a cockroach. But if he thought he could reap my pained efforts and take over my mafia organization, then he clearly had a death wish. Now that I have talked to Charles, one of my clients who worked in the city's administrative office, there was no way he was going to survive past the week. As the mayor's defense secretary, Charles had major connections with
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Leonardo's Finally Awake!
ALESSANDRA A week later...I ate breakfast and was reading a novel when I suddenly received a phone call from Rocco. Anxiety gripped my heart as I picked up the call and said. “Hello, Rocco.”“Leo has woken up, and he's been asking for you.” He announced. “I'll text you the address so you can come visit him immediately.”I shot up from my seat. “Really? I'm coming!”My heart pounded in my chest as I changed my clothes and rushed into the waiting car. When we finally arrived at the location Rocco sent us, I was already a bit dizzy from anticipation as I entered the house, ignoring the guards’ greetings. I just wanted to confirm it myself. I needed to see him with my two eyes and touch him with my fingers to convince myself that he was truly awake. After taking several turns in the large house, I finally found Isabella in the hallway. As I closed the distance between us with hurried steps, I called out to her. “Isabella, where's he?”Isabella pointed at the door near her with a smile
