"Shi*, shi*," I whined. I opened my eyes with a start, after perceiving the sun pointing directly at my face; when it dawned on me, I felt as if my head was about to explode. My surroundings were spinning like a circus roulette wheel and I had no idea where I was. I got up slowly, getting my eyes used to the light, and when they adjusted, my face looked like a horror movie. It was a huge apartment full of people sleeping in every possible place and some of them were half naked. To tell the truth, I was no better dressed than they were. My throat was dry and my friends, with whom I had gone, were nowhere to be seen. The four of them had planned to give me an unforgettable bachelorette party before I got married in a few days; their plan had been to travel to Las Vegas, a city of madness that had fascinated me since we arrived. However, they took the 'unforgettable' part very seriously, as I had no memory of the night before. Neither because I woke up in an apartment with strange
"We will contact Miss Francesca's family as soon as possible. Do you have a phone in your hotel room?" the police officer asked through the police officer's cell phone. "Yes," I replied, as I watched Lev enter the room with a huge bouquet of flowers, "Where did you get that?" I questioned without speaking. "I don't know," she lifted her shoulders, gesturing toward the door, "They brought it here." "Can they contact their families, due to the loss of their belongings I imagine they have no way to communicate." "That's right, we will do that," I said, as I approached my friend and she opened her eyes, passing me the card that came in the bouquet. It said my name on it and signed Dangello. "Well, I'll be letting you know how the investigation progresses, Ms. Dangello. Have a good day," the detective said goodbye and hung up, leaving me stunned. "What did he say?" I didn't have time to ask, when he had already hung up. "What happened, Ami?" "He... he told me Mrs. Dangello," my f
"Did you call him?" asked Lev, as we sat on the chairs in front of the pool in swimsuits, disguising our troubles."His secretary told me he'd be here before 6, but I'm dying of nerves, I don't know what to tell him," I tensed my jaw, watching all the people around us; tourists enjoying their day at the hotel like nothing else."You will tell him what we agreed; that you don't remember anything that happened last night and that you want a divorce. You have to tell him the truth, so he will agree to do the paperwork and help you find the other two," she said, hidden in a hat that covered her embarrassment.My stomach contracted as I saw him arrive in the distance, wearing a different suit from the morning, accompanied by the receptionist; he pointed to the place where I was and I became tiny under his icy gaze.It was time to talk to him.*****"So what happened next?""I ran away. I wasn't able to look him in the eye, or get close, I panicked!""Amalia, for God's sake, it was your cha
What kind of men did I come to fall in with?My heart began to pound with great speed, sending terror from my feet to my head.I was inside the cage of dangerous lions and they had me trapped; they were going to devour me if I didn't stop what was happening.I couldn't believe how intimidating the men in business suits could look, as if they had been given a bonus to terrorize my system to the point that my soul had escaped my body."My little Amalia, how bad you look," I paid attention to the owner of the voice and eyes of a different color watched me with questionable concern; I could tell from the corners of his lips that he was amused by the situation we were in.I couldn't control my feelings and was confused by their faces."Who are they?" I asked worried for my own life."Excuse me?" the other man who hadn't spoken so far said quizzically; his ashen hair looked darker than the pallor of my skin from being in that situation."You don't remember us?" questioned the one with the h
"I need to go to the bathroom," I interrupted the mood I was getting into, as we walked through the doors of the building I thought I was safe in for a moment."Just now?" sidelong glanced at me Maddox, seemingly annoyed."Yes, just now," I looked at him sternly.Was I losing my mind?How could I face him in my vulnerable situation?He could kill me right outside the door of the building where there were hundreds of police officers and no one would do anything for me."I hope you don't try to escape. Dax," he said and looked at his brother knowingly, "Don't even think about touching her without her consent."The man mentioned, nodded, leaving a smile in the air that made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end.How could he look so dangerous and attractive at the same time?"Can my friend Lev come with me?" I asked the one with different eyes, as soon as we bumped into her on the road, "I have to explain to her what's going on."My friend looked at him as if she was facing the mon
"Did I just scare her?" he asked, as he played with the bat, pretending to hit something in the air with great force. He was determined to use his toys to make his presentation as the brother who was always sent to settle conflicts with blows, as he had immeasurable strength that surpassed that of his brothers. Unlike Maximilian, who was an expert in weaponry; he could encounter any weapon, no matter the situation and knew how to use it. Not to mention that he was the one who had such precise aim that enemies feared that he would go looking for them, since in open or closed field, they always died. "Enough for her to understand that she can't play with us again," he objected, "Without causing her any physical harm, nor abusing her sexually." "It's a shame she doesn't remember anything about that night, or else she would understand why running away was her worst decision," Dax licked his lips, remembering the way he along with his brothers sucked every last drop of sweat from her bo
"Funny that a man of your standing would want to see me in a hurry," Maddox objected, walking across the room to the bar to pour two shots of an alcoholic beverage that had more value than any other in the entire casino and was a significant vibrant yellow color; D'Amalfi Limoncello Supreme. He in a glass tumbler poured him just enough to taste the delight and richness in one gulp. "It's not for taste, although I would like to add that you are the only one who has his best collection of wines and distillates in this country. A D'Amalfi? Only greedy people like you get such a fine and limited alcoholic source," Declan pointed out, walking in the direction of the couch, where he would gladly and happily sip the delight that was made in its country of origin, with a sweet taste and citrus notes. With an American mother and an Italian father, Beaumont grew up in the mafia thanks to the influences of his father, who ran the market from Los Angeles. However, his older brother rose from th
"We are doomed," Lev threw their belongings in the room, after entering the hotel as if nothing had happened; when in reality they wanted to run for their lives. Meanwhile Amalia closed the windows and locked the door, "Surely they already realized we were gone and are planning how to murder us through the window. No one would know.""It's absolutely certain that they already realized we're not here, who would stay more than half an hour in the bathroom? It's suspicious," objected the brunette, walking back and forth around the room, packing her things in case she had to leave in case of emergency."Suspicious? I'm delirious. We're going to get killed by criminals handling the only people who could save us," the woman bit her lips in despair, "What are you going to do when you get back, pretend this never happened and throw away the rings?""I don't know.""They could sue you for desertion, use the law against you for signing those papers and then murder us, and no one would know!""I
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus
I tensed my jaw worriedly, as I tried to think of what to say, however, his burning eyes wouldn't let me think clearly. They seemed to be absorbing me, like a hurricane storm taking everything in its path."Max.""Do you really feel like murdering the people you love?" he interrupted me to ask and my breathing stopped for a second."I don't mean to, but...""But? Do you think this is a game?" he looked at me with intensity in his eyes, as if trying to understand what was happening to me. In any case it was very simple, I couldn't just tell him that he didn't love me anymore, it was suspicious and that was also going to hurt my family for my behavior, "Come here," he ordered pointing to his leg and with no intention of contradicting him, I approached him and sat on the leg he had free, while I looked sideways at the gun."How about we make a deal?" I asked softly and he looked at me curiously in silence."Do you think Dax and Maddox would be willing to make a deal with you, you've caus