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Vows Of Deception Chapter 129
Luca’s POVTwo weeks had passed since our wedding, and I still couldn’t get used to the idea that she was mine. Emma. My wife. It felt like a dream that I never wanted to wake up from. I had spent every day of our honeymoon with her, savoring the moments, cherishing the way she looked at me, the way she felt against me. The way she loved me. It was like everything had fallen into place, as if the universe had finally given me what I had always longed for.But now we were back at the estate, settling into a new rhythm of our life together. There was something about the quiet of the mornings, when the world hadn’t fully awakened yet, that made me realize how deeply I was falling for her. I’d never been one to show vulnerability, but with Emma, it felt natural. Every smile, every touch, every word from her made me crave more.I was sitting in my office, my fingers tapping rhythmically against the desk as I stared at the paperwork before me. The business was never far from my mind, but I’
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Emma’s POVThe news still felt surreal, like a dream I wasn’t quite ready to wake up from. Two weeks ago, Luca and I had been in paradise on our honeymoon, and now, I was carrying his child. It seemed like everything had changed overnight, but the reality was that it had all been building for a while—our bond, our love, and now, this new chapter that was about to unfold.As I sat on the plush armchair in our bedroom, the soft glow of the morning light spilling through the curtains, I couldn’t help but place my hand over my still-flat stomach. A child. My thoughts raced, my heart filled with a mixture of excitement and fear. Luca and I had always known that we were meant to be together, but now, we were about to share something even deeper. Our child.I glanced over at him, standing by the window with a quiet, contemplative expression. Luca was always so composed, so certain. But I knew him well enough by now to understand that even he, the man who controlled everything with an iron gr
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Luca’s POVThe moment the doctor had shown us the ultrasound, it felt like time had stopped. The small flicker of life on the screen was all I could focus on. My heart pounded in my chest, louder than I had ever felt before. That was our child—the proof of everything Emma and I had built together. It was surreal. And yet, it was real. It was happening.I turned to look at Emma, and for the first time in a long while, I felt vulnerable. Her eyes were full of wonder, full of love, as she looked at the screen, her hand gently resting on her stomach. She was the mother of my child. This beautiful, strong woman who had always been so independent, so fierce, was now carrying a piece of me. It was almost too much to comprehend.I couldn’t help myself. I reached for her hand, squeezing it gently. She turned to me, her eyes shining, and I could see that we were both thinking the same thing. This was the beginning of a new chapter—one that would change everything. Our lives, our future, it woul
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Emma’s POVThe house felt quieter today, more still. It was an odd kind of quiet, one that settled deep into my bones, like the calm before a storm. My fingers traced the ultrasound picture on the coffee table, my gaze softening as I watched the small image of our baby flicker in my mind. Luca’s promise echoed through my thoughts, his words laced with both certainty and a quiet determination. I had no doubt he would protect us, but the weight of that promise… the weight of everything that came with it… was beginning to press down on me.I let out a slow breath and stood, the soft fabric of my robe brushing against my skin. I had been thinking a lot about the future since we’d learned I was pregnant—about what was ahead for us, for our family. The life we’d built together was far from perfect, but it was real. It was ours. And now, with a child on the way, it would be tested in ways we never could have anticipated.I had to admit, a part of me was scared. Terrified, even. But the fear
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Luca's POVThe tension in the air felt thicker than usual as I walked into the mansion, the soft click of my shoes on the marble floor echoing in the vast hallway. My mind was elsewhere, a constant buzz of thoughts and plans swirling around in my head. The moment I set foot inside, I could almost feel Emma's presence, like a quiet anchor grounding me in the chaos that constantly surrounded me.My hand went to my pocket, fingers brushing the small velvet box hidden there. A reminder of the promise I had made to her—the promise of forever. The promise that, despite everything I had done, everything I had been involved in, she would always be my priority.I wasn’t a man who made promises easily. I had learned early on in my life that promises often meant nothing in the end. But with Emma, everything changed. She had become my world, the one thing that kept me tethered to something good, something real.“Luca,” came her voice, soft but strong, cutting through the noise in my head.I turne
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Emma's POVThe morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows, bathing the room in a warm, golden glow. I stretched, the silk sheets tangled around my legs, and turned to find Luca’s side of the bed empty. A faint trace of his scent lingered, that familiar mix of cedar and spice that made my heart ache in ways I never thought possible.It had been two weeks since I told Luca about the pregnancy, and while he’d been nothing but attentive, I couldn’t shake the unease that had settled deep in my chest. Something was off. He’d been distracted lately, always slipping away for meetings or taking calls in hushed tones. And while I trusted him, there was a small part of me that couldn’t help but wonder if he was hiding something.I sat up, brushing my hair out of my face and reaching for the glass of water on the nightstand. My thoughts drifted back to our conversation the night before, his promise that he was planning something for us. The way his eyes had softened as he spoke had made m
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Luca’s POVThe air was crisp, the cool breeze brushing against my skin as I stood on the terrace, overlooking the vast gardens illuminated by the moonlight. A glass of whiskey sat untouched on the railing beside me, the amber liquid catching the soft glow of the lights below. Tonight should have been serene, yet my mind was anything but at ease.Emma had confessed her love earlier, her words simple but powerful. They had settled into my chest like an anchor, heavier than I’d expected. It wasn’t because I didn’t feel the same—I did—but because love made you vulnerable. Love made you reckless. And I had spent my entire life building walls to shield myself from those weaknesses.But Emma? She dismantled those walls without even trying.“Sir.”I turned to see Nico standing in the doorway, his expression grim. His interruption wasn’t a surprise. I’d been expecting him.“Is it done?” I asked, my voice low but firm.Nico stepped closer, his movements deliberate. “Not yet. We’ve located the l
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Luca’s POVThe warehouse on the outskirts of the city smelled of oil and desperation. The air was damp, thick with the stench of rust and sweat. I stood in the center of the room, surrounded by Nico and a few of my men, as our rival's second-in-command knelt before me. His face was battered, one eye swollen shut, his lip split and bleeding. Yet there was defiance in his expression, a flicker of rebellion that irritated me more than it amused me.“You’ve got guts,” I said, my tone calm but cold. “But guts don’t keep men like you alive in my world.”The man spat blood onto the concrete floor, his breathing ragged but steady. “You think you’ve won, Moretti?” he rasped. “You don’t even know what’s coming.”I stepped closer, my polished shoes echoing on the floor. Squatting down to his level, I locked eyes with him. “What’s coming,” I said slowly, “is the end of anyone foolish enough to cross me. Starting with you.”I stood abruptly, signaling Nico with a flick of my hand. He stepped forwa
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Emma’s POVThe morning light filtered softly through the curtains, casting a warm, golden glow over the room. I could feel the weight of Luca’s body beside me, his steady breathing a comforting sound. It had been a long time since I had woken up to this peace—this quiet certainty that, no matter what happened, everything would be okay.I shifted slightly in the bed, not wanting to disturb him, but craving the closeness that we shared. I rested my hand gently over my stomach, feeling the slight movement of the baby inside me. Our child. The child that had brought us closer, and in a way, had healed so many wounds between us.The events of the past few days seemed so far away now. The tension, the fear, the uncertainties—they all felt distant, replaced by something else. Something tangible. Something real.I glanced at Luca, his face relaxed in sleep, the hard lines of his jaw softened in a moment of vulnerability. It was a side of him I didn’t often get to see. The Luca I knew was the
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Emma’s POVThe morning light filtered softly through the curtains, casting a warm, golden glow over the room. I could feel the weight of Luca’s body beside me, his steady breathing a comforting sound. It had been a long time since I had woken up to this peace—this quiet certainty that, no matter what happened, everything would be okay.I shifted slightly in the bed, not wanting to disturb him, but craving the closeness that we shared. I rested my hand gently over my stomach, feeling the slight movement of the baby inside me. Our child. The child that had brought us closer, and in a way, had healed so many wounds between us.The events of the past few days seemed so far away now. The tension, the fear, the uncertainties—they all felt distant, replaced by something else. Something tangible. Something real.I glanced at Luca, his face relaxed in sleep, the hard lines of his jaw softened in a moment of vulnerability. It was a side of him I didn’t often get to see. The Luca I knew was the
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Luca’s POVI stood in the doorway, watching Emma as she moved around the kitchen, her presence consuming every inch of the space. It was almost too much to take in. How many times had I found myself in this position, silently observing her, unsure of what the future held but knowing that she was the one constant I could rely on?Her pregnancy had shifted something between us. I could feel the change in the air. Not just because of the child we were expecting, but because of the subtle, quiet intimacy that had begun to envelop our relationship. It wasn’t the fiery passion we’d once known—though that still flickered beneath the surface—but something deeper, something that tethered us together. It was the unspoken promise of loyalty, of building something lasting. Together.I’d never been the type to wear my heart on my sleeve. I didn’t show vulnerability, not the way other men might. But with Emma, it was different.The silence between us was comfortable now. No longer thick with uncert
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Emma’s POVI leaned against the counter, staring at the small, almost insignificant pregnancy test that lay there, staring back at me. It felt like the weight of the world was in that little plastic stick, its truth just hanging there, waiting for me to fully comprehend it. The reality of it was still so fresh, so surreal, that I couldn’t quite process it. I was pregnant. And Luca—my husband, my partner, my betrayer turned savior—was going to be a father. A father to the child we’d conceived out of love and conflict, joy and pain. The thought should have filled me with more fear, but it didn’t.Instead, it stirred something deeper. Something undeniably tender. It was as if this little person growing inside of me was a symbol of all that had happened and all that was yet to come.The door to the kitchen opened, and I didn’t need to turn to know it was Luca. I could feel him, his presence as palpable as ever. He had this way of walking into a room that made everything feel like it was h
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Luca's POVThe tension in the air felt heavier than it had in days, suffocating me with each passing minute. Emma had asked for time, and for once, I was going to give it to her. The selfish part of me—the one that still longed to close the gap between us and erase the pain of the past—wanted to push, to demand things move forward. But I had learned my lesson the hard way. No more rushing, no more pressing her for answers or action. She was right. She needed space, and I was going to respect that. But that didn’t make the waiting any easier.I leaned against the doorframe, watching her from across the room. She was standing by the window, her back to me, as the soft glow of the evening light bathed her in warmth. Even from this distance, I could feel the pull between us, an invisible thread that tethered me to her, no matter how much I tried to resist it.It had been days since that conversation, the one where she told me she wasn’t sure about us. Days that had felt like weeks. I hadn
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Emma's POVThe weight of the silence in the house was unbearable. Every step I took felt heavy, like my body was still trying to recover from the conversation with Luca. I couldn’t shake the image of him standing at the door, his hand frozen on the handle, his expression a mix of frustration and guilt. I knew he was struggling, but I wasn’t sure how much longer I could let him wear that expression on his face.I had given him the space he needed, the time he asked for, but it didn’t feel like enough. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw the vulnerability in his gaze, the raw emotion he had tried so desperately to hide. He wasn’t the same man who had hurt me before; that much was clear. But was that enough for me to let him in again?My mind kept replaying everything that had happened between us. There had been so many promises, so many moments of tenderness, but I couldn’t erase the past. I couldn’t pretend that what had happened before didn’t matter. Luca had hurt me in ways I couldn’t
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Luca's POVI could still feel her presence in the room, lingering like smoke long after she had gone. Emma had walked away, but the weight of her words had settled in my chest, a heavy reminder that things could never be as simple as I wanted them to be. There was a part of me that believed we could move forward together, but she wasn’t ready. She wasn’t ready to trust me. She wasn’t ready to forget all the things I had done to her.I stood at the door for a moment, my hand still hovering over the handle, but I couldn’t bring myself to turn back. The silence between us had become a wall, thicker than ever, and I wasn’t sure how to break it down. I wasn’t used to this kind of rejection, especially from someone who had once been my everything.I didn’t know what I expected when I had told her the truth, when I had tried to show her a side of me that I thought she could trust. But I had underestimated the depth of her pain. She wasn’t just angry at me; she was scared. Scared that I would
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Emma's POVThe silence between us hung heavy, thicker than it ever had been. I had no idea what to say, no idea how to process the weight of what Luca had just told me. He wasn’t asking for forgiveness, he wasn’t asking for my love, but there was a quiet strength in his words. It was something I hadn’t expected. Maybe that was the problem: I didn’t know what to expect from him anymore. His actions, his words, had always been unpredictable—except when it came to the one thing that always stayed the same: his need to control.And now, he was asking me to let go of that control. To trust him, to give him the space to show me that he had changed. But the truth was, I didn’t know if I could. I didn’t know if I could ever stop seeing him as the man who had taken everything from me.My fingers tightened around the edge of the table, the sensation of the wood grounding me in a reality I wasn’t sure I wanted to face. Every part of me was screaming to pull away, to protect myself. To walk out o
