All Chapters of Deadly Affair with My Brother In-Law : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Dominic's POVI carefully lifted Aurora from the couch, cradling her in my arms as she stirred slightly but didn’t wake. Her soft breaths brushed against my neck, and I felt a deep sense of protectiveness. I carried her to our bedroom, gently laying her down on the bed and pulling the covers over her. She looked so peaceful, and for a moment, I just stood there, watching her sleep.With a sigh, I left the room, heading to the bathroom to take a quick shower. The warm water washed away the tension of the day, but my mind remained restless. Leo’s return to Chicago weighed heavily on me, and I knew I had to be prepared for whatever came next.After drying off, I wrapped a towel around my waist and decided to check on Isabella. She had been acting strangely lately, and I wanted to make sure everything was alright.I approached her room and opened the door quietly, not wanting to disturb her if she was asleep. But what I saw made me freeze. Isabella was lying on her bed, half-naked, her bo

Aurora's POVThe room was thick with tension, every eye locked on Dominic and Patrick as the gun lay on the table between them. My breath caught in my throat, my heart pounding with fear and uncertainty. Dominic's hand didn't waver, his gaze fixed, cold and unyielding. Patrick, for all his bravado, was visibly unnerved, shifting uncomfortably in his seat."If you can't play the game," Dominic said, his voice slicing through the silence like a blade, "then she's mine. And don't ever bother her again."Patrick's eyes slitted, his jaw clenching. His silence was as good as an admission, and the room seemed to breathe as a whole. The tension did not dissipate, but at least the immediate danger was dissipated for the moment. Patrick leaned back, crossing his arms over his chest. A sneer curled his lips as he spat out, "Fine, keep her then-for now. But this isn't over."Dominic didn't even bat an eyelid; his face cold and still, he said, "It's over when I say it's over." Not an inch of compr

Aurora's POV I turned to him, my heart beating in my chest. His eyes seemed shrouded with an intensity that ran a shiver down my spine. I nodded, encouraging him to go ahead.There's a war brewing," he said, his voice steady but filled with an underlying tension. "Among the mafia families. Tonight was just the beginning."The weight of those words slammed into me like a freight train. A war? The idea was terrifying, and yet I knew Dominic wouldn't bring it up if it weren't serious. My mind started racing at the implications, the dangers, and the unknowns such a revelation brought.Dominic reached out, his hand warm, covering mine. "I need you to be very careful, Aurora. We're in the middle of something much bigger than us, and I can't protect you from everything."The vulnerability in his eyes was a contrast to the strong, unyielding man I knew. He was worried-no, terrified-for my safety. And that scared me more than anything."I understand," I whispered, my voice shaking despite my

Aurora's POV Isabella continued to flutter around, always the perfect actress. She was worried for me, as a friend should be; but inside, I knew all this was for show and tell. Her smile never reached her eyes, nor did her warmth feel anything but as cold as this winter wind outside. I could smell her plotting-scheming backstage. She was still going to turn me over to Patrick: deliver me like some pawn in whatever game it was that they were playing.Every time she walked into a room, tension would rise; Dominic seemed blind to her deceit, or he was too sidetracked with the larger threats to notice it. But I saw it, every sideways glance, every whisper behind closed doors, even every feigned interest in my wellbeing-it was all a performance, and I was the unwilling audience.One afternoon, I overheard her on the phone, speaking in hushed tones. "Yes, Patrick. Everything is going according to plan. Dominic and Aurora have no idea. I'll make sure she's delivered to you soon."My heart s

Aurora's POV “Dominic,” she whispered, barely audible, “could you… stay with me? Just for a little while?”I saw the conflict flicker in Dominic’s eyes. He wanted to check on me, I could feel it, but Isabella’s request had him torn. I clenched my jaw, watching as he hesitated, clearly uncomfortable with leaving me alone after what had happened earlier.But then, his desire to make sure Isabella was alright won out. He nodded slowly, giving her a reassuring smile. “Of course, Isabella. I’ll stay with you until you’re feeling better.”Isabella’s lips curved into a faint smile, satisfaction gleaming in her eyes despite her feigned weakness. Her plan was working perfectly, she was keeping Dominic away from me, ensuring that I was left alone and isolated, all while she played the victim.My stomach churned with frustration. I could see through her facade, but Dominic, ever the gentleman, couldn’t. He was blinded by his concern for her well-being, completely unaware of the sinister motives