Carmella POV.I walk back into the penthouse I take my heels off and dump them by the door. This didn’t go as fucking planned. She was supposed to be fucking dead. But no the bitch had to fight.I walk into the kitchen and open the fridge, grabbing out the bottle of wine and reaching for a glass. I pour it and knock it back. I fill the glass again and sip it slowly as I look toward the darkened living room, the floor to ceiling windows facing the city.I walk closer to the window and watch the world from above. This city should be fucking mine. If only Antonio would just see I’m the one for him? Then I wouldn’t have had to get rid of her.“Bad day?” I gasp and spin round to see the burning ember as he takes a drag of his cigar.“Jesus, you scared me. Why are you here?” I ask as I watch him. This man is a fucking shark and I need to be careful. He is the devil. He is the one I’m currently working for. He approached me. He wanted information on the Moretti’s promised to make me his, so
Antonio POV.I leave the SUV with Lucifer beside me as we walk through the side door into Temptress. The cleaners are inside cleaning up last night’s debauchery. I head towards the stairs and up, passing the usually filled bedrooms and into the office. There he is.I walk towards my sofa and take a seat. I look at the gun for hire and scrunch my nose up in disgust. I always thought Manny Cruse would be … Well, more. Not the man in front of me.He is fat and greasy. His pot belly poking out of the bottom of his shirt. His black hair looks like he hasn’t washed it for a while. It’s slicked back and stuck to his head. His beady brown eyes widen seeing me.Gianni and a few of men are also in the office. Gianni leans casually by the door and my men take their usual stances around the office with their hands clasped in front of them. All eyes looking at the scumbag tied to the chair, sporting a few cuts to his face and a crooked nose.I lean casually against the leather sofa. My arms outstr
Teagan POV.The sound of muffled voices and whispers reach my ears. I frown in my sleep as I begin to wake up. The noise becomes louder, as well as a beeping sound. I feel something shift and a snuffling sound hits my ear and a cold wet thing pressed to my cheek.“Off, Lucifer.” I can just about hear my own raspy and distant voice.“Bobbi, sweetheart, open your eyes.” I know that voice. I try to open my eyes, but they feel crusty and gross. I manage to open them then shut them tight again.My head pounds and pain shoots through my shoulder and side. I wince and groan as I open my eyes once more before blinking to clear my fuzzy vision.“There she is.” A warm hand is in mine and I look around the room. Looking at the relieved faces of the people in the room but I find the eyes of the person I don’t want to see. Those honey tired eyes with a touch of red staring back at me. I remember why I ran, why I needed to get away and that need hasn’t changed.“Water.” I croak out when he moves an
José POV.Looking at the information on my phone, I groan as the bitch on her necks sucks my cock deeper into her mouth. I tighten the hold on her hair and thrust my hips up. She gags and moans. Tears leave her eyes, but all I am focusing on is this wedding invitation.That stupid little cunt Carmella has no idea who she is fucking with. But she will do when Teagan finds out the truth. It will be nice to see Teagan again, though. It was not my intention to grind on her, and that was wrong. I have been watching over her since she was thirteen. When Alejandro found out what I did, he beat the shit out of me. No-one touches what is his. Lesson learnt.It has been my job to keep her out of danger. All this shit that has been happening over the past few weeks was not part of the plan, but the boss wants her and so we had to put her in harm’s way. But she is not the target. Antonio Moretti and his entire organisation is. She is where she is meant to be. For now, that is.I feel my balls tig
Teagan POV.I look in the mirror at the white sundress I am wearing. The dressing on my shoulder showing. I have pulled my hair into a bun on top of my head. This is the definition of a damn shotgun wedding. I tried to run last night, but guess what? You guessed it I was caught. Frog marched back to my room, the door, and windows locked. I even tried again this morning, but here we are.Then I remembered this wedding wasn’t legally binding. Then I calmed down. Jokes on him though, because I have a feeling in my gut things are only getting to get worse, but for who? Knowing my luck, it will be me.The door unlocks and in walks Gianni. He looks at me with pity and I just roll my eyes at him. I don’t need his damn pity. What I want is to be far away from here, but no. His brother had to force this. All because of that cunt and the silly attempt on my life, but she will get hers. I won’t be telling Antonio who it is. He can figure it out for himself.“You look beautiful. Are you ready?” H
Gianni POV.I watch from the wine cellar door. I watch as that slimy fucker corners Bobbi. I smirk when I see her fighting so hard to not lose her shit with him. But then I hear something I know I’m not meant to hear.He not only openly flirted with her in my brother’s damn house at his wedding, he also called her Teagan. I fucking knew there was something off with her. This whole damn time, I won’t go to Antonio with this because he won’t believe me. I need to have proof.I watch as she storms away, leaving the fucker looking in her direction lovingly. Wait! Well fuck me, the slimeball is in love with her. So he must be the ex she caught cheating. But that can’t be right, we know who he is. He is one of the informants working in RICO. His daddy is a slimeball too.I watch as he runs his hand through his hair and strengthens his suit before walking outside, no doubt to José. I push the door the rest of the way open and step out with the champagne in hand.“Gianni, have you seen Bobbi?
Teagan POV.I watch as Gianni practically runs away like his ass is on fire. Ok, should I be worried about this? Teagan, you are so fucking stupid, yes you should be worried about all of this. I watch as the SUV races away and I turn with a sigh before my eyes land on an angry Antonio.Oh boy, what now?“You need to go to our room and stay there.” I look at him, confused.“What is going on?” I ask him and his usually warm eyes could freeze me to my spot. OK, whatever has happened it’s serious.“Answer me, what’s happened?” he grasps my upper arm and pulls me inside. I wince in pain as he has grabbed my sore arm. I try to tell him, but he ignores me. He instructs one of his men to clear the garden and to initiate the nest procedure.“What is nest? What is happening, Antonio?” I try to wretch my arm from his bruising grip, ignoring the pain as he frog marches me through the mansion towards the stairs. I stumble up and I whirl on him and pull my arm free with a wince. No doubt a bruise i
Antonio POV.I know I should have told Bobbi what was going on, but I can’t. The less she knows, the better for her. I know I hurt her when I grabbed her, and I didn’t apologise; I feel like a right prick for hurting her. It is adding to the long list of shit I have done to her.Locking her in the room was the best decision. I know Bobbi would have no doubt tried to follow. I know she is stronger than I first realised, however that being said, it doesn’t matter if she is stronger now or not. I can’t let her get hurt. I promised she would be safe and knowing she is locked in my room, well; she is safe.We arrive at what remains of Temptress. I climb out of the SUV and walk closer to the do not cross tape. I look at the charred building; I see Gianni standing to the other side, his fists clenched, but his face is showing a different array of emotions. Anger, denial, pain, regret.I have no idea why he would be feeling the others apart from anger. Hell, I’m fucking pissed. Temptress was