19. His Punishment

KIARA

“Kataleya!” I jolted upright looking around in the darkness, panic and fear consuming me.

Was she ok? Did she get out safe? Where-

Sparks tingled through me when an arm wrapped around me.

“She’s safe.” Alejandro’s soothing voice made my eyes shut in relief. “We’re back home, Amore Mio.”

I let out a shuddering breath of relief, slumping against his chest, my heart pounding rapidly as I clutched onto his arm.

Thank the goddess for that… I needed to see her. I looked around, wondering what time it was, it was still dark which meant it was still the middle of the night.

Alejandro rubbed my back soothingly and I turned in his hold, feeling so protected in his strong arms. I kissed his chest softly, my lips brushing one of his pierced nipples making his heart rate spike, I looked up at him.

“I'm glad you got there in time.” I whispered, gazing into his glowing red eyes. In this dark room, it was all I could see.

“You fucking scared me, Amore Mio.” His husky voice came.

“I know…”

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