Bound with the blood of the leading MOB families in New York, Gabriela Santoro scuffles to find her way out of the life that is already planned for her. Guns and danger always flare in her direction. Choices are considered being privileges and peace is always not given even her marriage is now being manipulated into a gamble between debt and power. Sold into their rival family, Gabriela finds herself being entangled with the beast of all beasts. Dark and arrogant, he slipped a gold ring into her fingers. The only difference is that it wasn’t a covenant of his love, but a testament to his ownership of her. He’s Giovanni Dela Vin, and he’s her greatest nightmare.
View MoreGabriella stirred, feeling a gentle but insistent tug on her hand. She opened her eyes to see Giovanni's face inches from hers, his eyes alight with excitement."Wake up, bella," he said, his voice a mix of eagerness and tenderness. "We have a big day ahead of us."She groaned softly, still half-asleep. "Giovanni, it's so early. What are you up to?"He grinned mischievously. "It's a surprise. Come on, get up."Before she could protest, he pulled her out of bed and handed her a blindfold. "What's this for?" she asked, raising an eyebrow."No questions," he replied, tying the blindfold around her eyes. "Just trust me."Despite her curiosity, she felt a thrill of excitement as he led
Giovanni woke with a start, the morning sun slicing through the gaps in the heavy curtains. His arm instinctively reached out to the other side of the bed, expecting to find Gabriella's warm body next to him. Instead, his hand touched cold, empty sheets. A surge of panic gripped him, sharp and suffocating."Gabriella?" he called out, his voice rough and edged with desperation.Silence. His heart pounded, each beat like a hammer in his chest. She couldn't have left him again. Not after last night. Memories of her sudden departure seven years ago crashed into him, intensifying his fear. He couldn't go through that again. Not now. Not ever."Gabriella!" he shouted, louder this time, his voice trembling with a mix of rage and dread.The room remained silent. A growl of frust
Gabriella’s POVThe walk to Giovanni's room felt longer than I expected. Each step heightened the tension between us, the heat of his body seeping into mine where his hands held me. I could feel his heartbeat, strong and steady, echoing the wild rhythm of my own. The corridor seemed to stretch on forever, the silence filled with the unspoken desires simmering between us.Fuck, am I this horny? I could literally feel him. My body is asking for his touch and it felt like forever since I touched him.Every brush of my skin against his sent shivers down my spine. His scent, a mix of sandalwood and something uniquely Giovanni, enveloped me, making my pulse quicken. I just want to kiss him. To beg him to take me here. Right here and right now. I could almost feel all of him, his strength, a
Giovanni’s POVI sat in the dimly lit living room, the letter from my father still clutched in my hand. Gabriella paced back and forth, her eyes blazing with fury."You can’t be serious, Giovanni," she snapped. "You expect me to stay here, locked up like some prisoner?""It’s for your safety, Gabriella," I replied, my voice firm. "You saw the letter. My father’s not done with us. Staying here is the safest option."She stopped pacing and glared at me, her jaw set. "I’m not some damsel in distress. I can handle myself.""That’s not the point," I argued, my frustration bubbling. "Our son needs you safe. I need you safe. Please, just listen to me."
Gabriella’s POVBack at the safe house, I found Giovanni pacing in the living room. He looked up as I entered, his eyes filled with concern. "What happened?"I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself. "Allistori was waiting for me. He knows about us, Giovanni. He’s playing a dangerous game."Giovanni’s expression darkened. "Did he say anything useful?""Nothing concrete," I replied, shaking my head. "But he knows more than we thought. We need to be careful."Giovanni nodded, his jaw set in determination. "We’ll stick to the plan. Keep the charade going. And when the time is right, we’ll strike."Allistori was only one of our minor enemies. The rea
The following week was a whirlwind of planning and preparation. Giovanni and I worked tirelessly to ensure Rover’s safety, finally deciding on a secluded boarding school known for its strict security measures. It was a place only Giovanni and I knew about, a sanctuary where Rover could be safe from the chaos that was about to unfold.With Rover securely in place, Giovanni and I returned to our normal lives, or at least the facade of normalcy. The charade had to continue. We needed Allistori to believe that I still harbored a deep hatred for Giovanni, that our old animosities were still very much alive.One evening, after making sure our plans were progressing smoothly, I found myself slipping into my own house under the cover of darkness. The familiar scent of the place brought back a rush of memories, both comforting and unsettling. I moved quietly throu
The safe house was a small, unassuming cabin deep in the woods, surrounded by dense trees and hidden from view. I knew about this before and I’m the only person who has access to this. It’s one of the properties of Santoro. We arrived just before dawn, and Giovanni carried a sleeping Rover inside, laying him gently on the couch. I quickly checked the perimeter, ensuring there were no signs of intruders. Satisfied, I joined Giovanni in the small living room."We need to talk," Giovanni said, his voice low and urgent, the tone of a man accustomed to giving orders. Again.I nodded, sitting down across from him. "I know. We need to figure out who’s behind this and why they’re targeting us."Giovanni ran a hand through his hair, eyes dark with worry. "They’re getting closer, Gabriella.
Gabriella’s POVIt's been three days since we arrived in this hidden forest. The cabin's secluded location provided the safety we needed, but it also made me feel trapped. My organization was out there, and I had no way of reaching them. Giovanni had confiscated my phone, saying he needed to figure out who the traitor was. But I was the leader of my organization too, and I couldn't afford to be cut off like this.Rover's laughter echoed through the cabin, momentarily lifting my spirits. He was adjusting surprisingly well to having Giovanni around. Seeing them together, playing and bonding, filled me with a mix of relief and anxiety. I couldn't deny that Giovanni was a good father, but the situation was far from ideal.I watched Giovanni from the kitchen, his brow furrowed as he talked on the phone. He had been
GABRIELLAMy heart skipped a beat. "Rover, what are you doing here? Who’s with you?" I quickly went to Rover's side who looked like he just woken up from a deep sleep. I don’t know what to feel right now and I think my heart will explode from every emotion I am feeling. Giovanni looked like he was in a daze too but I kept myself composed because my son…our son is standing right in front of us. Rover blinked, looking confused. "Tito Van brought me. He said it was safe."My eyes shot to Giovanni. " Tito Van? You brought him here?" I cannot hide the accusation in my voice. Giovanni shrugged, his face calm but eyes burning with intensity. "I told you I can do everything to find him, Gab."Panic rose in my chest. "Rover, come here," I said, trying to steady my voice. I needed to get him away from Giovanni before anything else was said.Rover walked over to me, his small hand slipping into mine. I looked down at him, forcing a smile. "Did you have fun with Tito Van? Where’s your daddy Al
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