ALESSANDRA
I had no idea how we ended up in his house after I said those words to him. All I knew was that my hands were all over him, touching and stroking his body like it was my right to explore every inch of his delectable body. I figured that if I was unable to avoid sleeping with him, I would have to do it on my terms. Leonardo was so hard and warm, his masculine scent enveloping me like a soft blanket. And the best part was that he let me do it. I pulled away every piece of clothing my hands touched on his body, and he watched me silently, lazy amusement dancing in his eyes. When my hands brushed his belt buckle, he quickly grabbed my wrists and said, “You are drunk, Lexi.” “No, I'm not,” my cheeks flushed in embarrassment when I noticed the slur in my words. I brushed my lips across his neck, causing his grip on my wrists to tighten. He made a low, rough noise of frustration at the back of his throat but still refused to budge one bit. His stiff figure made me more determined to crack his resolve, so I dug my hands under his black shirt, feeling him skin to skin. I placed small, light kisses on his neck, collarbone, and chest. After a while, he quickly gave up and carried me bridal style to the bedroom. I thought he was going to dump me on the bed but he simply set me on the floor, steadying me with his hands on my waist. My body stilled for a moment when I saw the roses arranged on the bed. “I wanted you to see this before we ruined the bed,” his deep voice rumbled from behind me. A small tremor shook my body when he placed a kiss on my bare shoulders, his fingers working on my wedding dress. “Are you ready, Alessandra?” My affirmation came out a bit more breathless than I wanted but I didn't care, “Yes.” Before I could speak another word, Leonardo wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to him. His embrace sent electric currents down my spine, causing me to arch my back against his chest. The flimsy straps of my bra gave way under his sharp tug, revealing my breasts to him. The cool air had turned them painfully stiff but Leonardo couldn't seem to take his eyes off them. A bolt of desire shot through my body when he pinched my nipples at the same time he bit my shoulder. “Leo!” I moaned loudly. One of his hands drifted down my torso, leaving trails of heat behind. His harsh breaths filled the room as he stroked the wetness between my legs. I ground my ass desperately against his cock, trying to get some friction. But Leo seemed content to settle himself between the crack of my ass, rubbing and teasing me without mercy. I let him turn me around but once I saw his face coming closer, I quickly shifted my face as his lips landed on my cheeks. His eyes darkened when he saw what I had done, his fingers digging roughly into my skin. “You don't want to kiss me?” He stared at me with a harsh tone. “Why?” The temperature in the room plummeted, and I could feel the weight of my rejection hanging heavily in the air. Despite my fear, I chose to remain silent, swallowing my fear as I watched the impact of my words take hold. “Fine,” He pushed me away from him, flinging me across the bed with a loud thud. I watched him discard the rest of his clothing, unable to take my eyes off him. “Your choice, Alessandra.” Leo flipped me on my stomach once he joined me on the bed. He settled his cock into my ass, holding my legs apart from behind. His soft caresses were a sharp contrast to the rough calluses on his hands as they skimmed across my skin. My wet heat clenched with need, aching for his cock to fill me up. A low whine erupted from me when he gathered my hair over my shoulder. “Leo...” “You don't get to beg me for anything, Alessandra,” he growled into my ear, “Nothing.” “I-” With a slow and decisive movement, he thrust his hips towards me. I felt my wet heat set on fire as he invaded me with his massive cock. One of his hands grabbed a bunch of my hair while the other hand settled on my dress which was bunched around my hips as he pulls out for a bit before burying his cock to the hilt. I released a shaky breath to endure the pain which was stained with raw pleasure. He filled me completely, leaving no place untouched. Suddenly, I felt a tug on my hair. Leo dropped a soft kiss on my spine, sending butterflies across my stomach. “You have no idea how much you drive me insane, Lexi...” After his words, Leo's hips bucked as he rammed his cock into me, picking up his pace. The bed rocked as he impaled me with short, brutal thrusts. My fingers grabbed the sheets tightly, taking in the delicious, burning sensation of his rough fucking. His grip over my dress weakened as he shifted it to my hair, wrapping it around his fist. I wince in a mix of pain and pleasure as he resumed his ruthless pace. He rode me like a stallion on a field, shoving his cock deeper and deeper until the sensation threatened to overwhelm me. A raw scream tore through my throat as waves of orgasm crashed into me. My lips parted into a silent scream as I closed my eyes, allowing the sensations to consume me until I was nothing but a blubbering mess. “Fuck!” He released a set of primal and animalistic grunts as he emptied all of his seed into me. The unbridled thrust of his hips made my walls tremble, forcing a gasp out of me as I felt myself lunge into another orgasm. After he was done, Leo pulled out of me and descended on the sheets with a loud thud. I took that as a sign to leave but my boneless body refused to adhere to my request. A few seconds later, a hand pulled me towards a warm, hard body. “Sleep,” Leo commanded me, tightening his embrace. His words drifted off in my mind as I closed my eyes, basking in his warmth.ALESSANDRA As I woke up the next morning, a flood of memories came rushing back to me. I felt a sense of embarrassment as I recalled my wild behavior from the previous night. I hesitated to open my eyes, feeling reluctant to face the consequences of my actions. Fortunately, Leonardo was not in the room, so I hurriedly made my way to the bathroom to freshen up. I suspected that he had left early to attend to some illegal business, so I took the opportunity to reflect on my actions from the previous night.Since I was the one who initiated the physical contact between us, I had no idea how to get out of the horrible situation I had gotten myself into. Although last night had been spectacular, I had no intention of repeating such a mistake because that would only mean that I had accepted my fate to stay in this world. As my stomach let out a low, rumbling growl, I realized it was time to find something to eat. I frowned when I realized how weak my legs felt, struggling to maintain a n
ALESSANDRA When I finally arrived in California, it was already 10 o'clock in the night. My heart raced in my chest as I stepped down from the cab I had taken from the airport, standing before a fancy, silver gate, its sleek design reflecting the dim streetlights above. The streets were hauntingly quiet, but I knew better than to believe that I was alone. Somewhere hidden in the shadows, my father’s security detail was likely watching, their presence cloaked in the inky darkness of the night. I approached the sleek video intercom, its surface cool to the touch as I pressed a button, a faint click breaking the stillness of the night. Moments later, a voice resonated through the device, crisp and slightly distorted, “Who is this?”“It’s me, Donato. Open the gate,” I replied, my voice steady and confident, masking the shiver that rippled through my body from the biting cold. The night felt heavy around me, wrapping me in a dark, chilling embrace. It was crucial to make the bodyguard b
LEONARDO “Leonardo, per favore, smettila di farlo!” Rocco pleaded, his voice a mixture of exasperation and urgency as he lunged toward me once more. This was the fourth time that night he had attempted to wrestle it from my grasp, but I stubbornly held on, unwilling to yield. The dim light of the room flickered, casting long shadows as our scuffle grew more intense. I growled, “Go away, Rocco. I don't want to see anyone right now.”After my heated argument with Alessandra, I stormed out of the apartment and went straight to my office. I craved a drink that would drown out the ache in my chest, but the pain still lingered no matter how many glasses I poured down my throat. Every time I sipped the expensive alcohol, her face would suddenly invade my mind. I was going crazy from the sound of her laughter in my ears and the memory of her smile that was etched on my mind like a fucking tattoo. Why did her feelings change towards me? What have I done to make her so.... disgusted with me
ALESSANDRAIt was afternoon when Father returned from his business trip the following day. I could hear the sound of his voice right in the hallway after he climbed the stairs talking to my mother. Although we had agreed that I would wait for him in his office, ready to discuss some private matters, my mother still tried to stall him, her laughter and lively chatter intentionally delaying his entrance.I couldn't blame her for it. The very thought of my Father's arrival had sent me an unsettling chill for the past hours but I didn't want to waste any more time here. I had to leave the house before Leonardo came looking for me. The door opened when I was preoccupied with my thoughts, but I was able to catch my Father's figure standing in the hallway. His expression changed the moment his eyes landed on me, his face contorting in anger. The door creaked open just as my mind was lost in a whirlwind of thoughts. I glanced up to find my father standing in the doorway, his figure framed
ALESSANDRA After my sister's words, I immediately rushed down the stairs along with my father to see Leonardo standing in the living room with a small army of men. The room was filled with quiet sobs as everyone watched him wielding a knife at my cousin's neck. “What the hell do you think you are doing? Put the knife down, Leonardo!” My father's furious voice cut through the suffocating silence in the room. I knew all hell was about to break loose when my eyes spotted some men moving across the room from the other end, silently trying to close the distance between them and their target. Leonardo's eyes did not stray from me even one bit but his men kept their vigilant eyes on their surroundings. The way his eyes locked onto mine, cold and unyielding, sent a jolt of fear through me. I could tell he was very furious about my sudden disappearance but there was something darker lurking in his eyes. Something raw and intense. “Since my wife decided to visit her family without telling
ALESSANDRA The next day, we flew back to New York City on the earliest flight we could get. Leonardo had not spoken a single word to me since he retrieved me from my father's house, and I was grateful for it. The smell of blood permeating from his black gloves made bile rise in my throat, but he insisted on interlinking our fingers together throughout the entire journey. When we finally reached the apartment, I immediately scurried to the kitchen without wasting another second. I washed my hands under the sink, trying to get rid of the blood stains imprinted on my skin but nothing could erase the memory in my head. My uncle was dead and now, his son was fighting for his life in California. Despite the fact that my uncle had never been good to me and my sister, he was still my family. Ilaro had taken care of me when I stayed in their house and the fact that I was responsible for his demise hurt a lot. As I sank deeper in my sorrow, I suddenly felt a pair of strong hands encircle m
ALESSANDRAA week passed by after my argument with Leonardo, each day stretching endlessly in the silence of his apartment. He hadn’t returned after that day, leaving me alone with Luigi, my bodyguard. Though I told myself to be grateful for the small victory I had won, the crushing boredom weighed heavily on me, gnawing at my insides and filling me with restlessness.After two more days, I decided that I couldn't continue like this. “Take me to Leonardo,” I demanded one night, my voice firm and unwavering as I addressed the six-foot figure, packed with muscles. With my arms crossed defiantly over my chest, I added, “He said I could go anywhere, as long as you accompany me.”Luigi studied me intently, his sharp gaze sweeping over my dress, and returning my glare with his own. The silence hung heavy between us, charged with unspoken tension. He replied firmly, “Leonardo doesn't want to see you.”I already knew that because I was there when he called, asking for permission but another
LEONARDO What have I done?As I stared into Alessandra's eyes, all I could see was the pain I had caused her. She tried to look strong and unfazed by the discovery of my affair with her best friend but I knew deep down, she might never forgive me for this. I shot up from my seat immediately to reach her, knowing that she could disappear like the wind but she was already out of the door. “Fuck,” I cursed under my breath. I grabbed my gun from the table and caught after her just before she exited the VIP area. “Alessandra, please let me explain,” I pleaded. She jerked away from me like I was carrying a freaking disease that was contagious. I had never heard her scream until now, “Don't you dare touch me, Leonardo! Not with those hands you used to caress your whore!”“I did it all for you,” I knew how pathetic my words sounded, but I didn't know what else to say except the truth. She still had no idea about my hardships and sacrifices so I tried to tell her, “When I returned to the
ALESSANDRA By a few minutes before six in the morning, Henrietta finally emerged from Leonardo's room, wiping her hands with a white handkerchief. She and Cortez looked exhausted, though Cortez tried to hide it better than Henrietta.She yawned and said, “He's out of danger for now. But he still needs to be checked for any other internal injuries and broken bones.”I turned to Cortez. “Is there something you can do about this?”“I'll make some calls to find someone in the city to help us,” Cortez replied grimly. “But that means we'll have to move him if possible.”I suddenly understood why they had been beating around the bush when speaking to me. The thought of Leonardo not being nearby sent a cold shiver down my spine. I needed him close, and I couldn't trust anyone else right now. I didn't want him out of my sight until he regained consciousness.A undercurrent of tension and unspoken words passed between me and my enforcer as we stared at each other. Henrietta's eyes darted betwe
ALESSANDRA After what happened to Keith, Rocco and Cortez decided to conduct another identity check of every single person staying was in the private house. I stayed behind, personally watching over my unconscious husband alone while they carried out their operations.Although I had been very firm and strong on the surface when facing Keith, the truth was that I was extremely shaken by the extent of my Father's vicious plans. If I had arrived a second later, I would have surely lost Leonardo. So who could I trust now? Who exactly was my ally and my foe here?A knock on the door snapped me out of my thoughts. Since the knocks were light and gentle, I already had an idea who was the visitor was so I called out, “Come in.”Isabella poked her head in and said, “Cortez wanted me to tell you that he's going to personally fetch a doctor to treat Leonardo.”“Alright, thank you.” I replied. After carefully examining Leonardo's injuries, Rocco and I had come to the conclusion that his life w
ALESSANDRA When I finally arrived at the address Isabella sent me, I rushed into the house to see Rocco talking to Cortez. He leaned against the wall, one of his hands holding his abdomen while he chugged down large gulps of whiskey from the bottle. I approached them quickly and asked, "Where's Leonardo? I want to see him right now.”“He's now receiving treatment from Keith.” Cortez replied. With a single glance, he grew alarmed as he pulled me close. “Is something wrong? Were you attacked?”I shook my head. “Not me. But I think Leo's in danger.”Rocco frowned. “What do you mean?”I told them what my younger sister, Mia had told me. The expression on both their faces was not pleasant at all, but then Cortez finally said, “I have already tightened security around the place, but I'll do an extra round just to make sure no one sneaks into the place.”“I'm afraid that person is already in this building,” I snapped, running my hand in through my hair. My mind raced as I thought deeply ab
ALESSANDRA I paced back and forth in the living room of my private residence that evening, waiting for some news from Rocco and the rest. As soon as Sofia gave me that address, we held a meeting as soon as I got home. Rocco folded his arms and stared at the note on the table. “How sure are you that this isn't some sort of trap? We can't afford to have them ambush us.”I smiled reassuringly. “That's why we have Cortez here.”“Yes,” My second mafia lieutenant confirmed, stepping forward. “I'll have a few police officers on standby for backup, so they don't have the upper hand over us.”“But that would actually leave us defenseless here.” Rocco protested. “Well, it's not like they know our new mafia headquarters, and I'll just hide here until you guys return, so don't worry about it.” I assured him. When there were no further objections, Rocco finally fell silent, so we were able to make a very meticulous plan to save Leonardo. That evening, I stayed at home with my phone glued to my
ALESSANDRA On the last day of the ultimatum, I sent word to Sofia to come for a meeting. Isabella and Rocco tried to convince me to wait until the ultimatum was over, but I just couldn't wait anymore. The previous night, I had a frightening nightmare that the couple had delivered Leonardo's corpse to me. That dream had scared the shit out of me that night, so I decided to take care of this mess once and for all. “What am I here, Alessandra?” Sofia questioned. Apparently, she wasn't pleased to be summoned on a Saturday because she had plans with Giovanni to go shopping. “Did you call us to give some good news about our agreement? Where's Dante?”“He's not here, and I didn't tell him anything about the deal you offered me.” I said. The couple's eager faces instantly dropped when they heard my words, but I didn't care. I came here for a mission, so I wasn't going to rest until I fulfilled it. Sofia slammed the table and fumed. “Then it means you are prepared to see your husband again
ALESSANDRA After waiting for several days, Cortez finally returned with news about his investigation. According to him, Sofia was an orphan from the city of San Remo who snuck out the country illegally through a stowaway. She was then caught by a prostitute smuggling ring and worked for them for four years before she met Giovanni, who paid for her freedom. “Are you sure that's all you have about her?” I asked Cortez. A wave of desperation and helplessness gripped my heart when I discovered he had brought nothing useful like I'd hoped. Today was the second day after Giovanni had given us that ultimatum, but I still didn't have anything on him or his woman. The clock was ticking, and I feared Leonardo's life would soon be forfeited if I didn't do something. Cortez glanced away before nodding, “Yes, that's all I could find. You can ask somebody else to search if you'd like.”I observed him for a few more seconds, trying to see if I could actually trust him. After the little disagreem
ALESSANDRA Silence enveloped the room after my confession. Cortez didn't look as surprised as I would have imagined while Rocco's expression darkened as he tried to process what this revelation would mean for his friends. “Your father killed his brother?!” Isabella half-asked, half-screamed. I understood her reaction the most because I had struggled to live with the secret for years. In the mafia, everyone did anything they could for power and money. But there was one concept that was sacred to all, something that allowed them to preserve their last sense of humanity. Family. Both betrayal and murder of one's kin were frowned upon, and if someone dared to touch another's family, then that person was definitely prepared to go to hell and beyond that. That's why most grudges were always settled with a person's death. "I'm so sorry, Alessandra.” Isabella wrapped her arms around me as my vision blurred with tears. Rocking me gently, she added, “Now it makes sense why you didn't wan
ALESSANDRA That night, another private meeting was held between all of Leonardo's mafia lieutenants. No one believed us about Giovanni's reappearance at first until we showed them the pictures he gave us. Some were still in disbelief, while the others were completely shocked that my ex-husband was the one behind Leonardo's demise. Cortez stepped forward and said, “I'll get a search issue for him and arrest him. It's best we use the police to deal with him since he might have other allies that we're not aware of.”“No,” Rocco growled, pacing back and forth in the office. “We both know that the police can't be trusted in this case. I say we solve this issue between us no matter what.”As they argued back between us, I remained stuck in my head, wondering how the hell Giovanni survived. Before my marriage with him, he had been very gentle and attentive, a stark contrast to Leonardo's intense personality. My mother even swore that I'd have a happy marriage, and I believed her. After a
ALESSANDRA “No,” My knees nearly buckled from shock as I stared at him with wide eyes. Disbelief clouded my voice as I whispered, “This is impossible. You are supposed to be dead.”Giovanni chuckled and wrapped his hands around Sofia's waist, pulling her to his side. “Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but a sexy angel barely saved my life. If Sofia hadn't persistently found me on that island and taken me to the hospital, I wouldn't be here today.”“Aww,” Sofia purred, running her hands on his chest. “You know how much I adore you, Giovanni. I'm not like your wife, who likes to give up on her husbands because she wants them dead.”Her words stung like a loud slap on my face, causing my muscles to tense before I reached for her again. I screamed angrily, “I dare you to repeat that again!”The men immediately whipped out their weapons at the same time I spoke those words. Everyone knew how much I adored Leonardo, yet she dared to tarnish my name by calling me a black widow. Rocco, who