LOGINGrace's Pov Sleepless nights, loneliness, a cold bed.It was all I experienced during the days Silvano was out of town. I know I haven't given him the best treatment yet but not being here was worse. Luca and Harper are really trying their best. Harper slept with me one time. I couldn't sleep at night and woke up from my nightmare. Luca makes sure I wasn't idle, he makes silly jokes to make me smile, and he even orders takeout for us. They tried to cheer me up and to make me recover fast. Adrian and Elisabetta also came around frequently to see me and check up on me. For some reason, Elisa has been distant. Aside from the time I heard her say sorry, we haven't really spoken. She comes with Adrian and leaves almost immediately after him. The time Silvano called her to come and stay with me while he went out, she tried talking to me, but I wasn't having it. “Do you want to order ice cream, I am having a cake,” Luca said, walking by my side as I walked to the kitchen. “Yes, pl
“Silvano,” Luca's voice pierced through the room and my head snapped to the door. “She is responding,” he said, breathless like he had run all the way to where I was to tell me. Thank goodness. I sighed in relief as joy exploded in my chest and I smiled faintly before remembering Ivanov was about to call the name. I turned to him but saw his eyes were trained on Luca at the door. Should I wait to hear the name or go to Grace? I thought as I stared at Ivanov.It was hard to choose because I wanted the bastard's name so badly, I could already feel the rush of breaking the bastard's bones but I also wanted to be there for Grace. I wanted to be the first face she sees when she wakes up and opens her eyes, so I can tell her I have got her. That she was safe. I stood there staring at the man, not knowing what to do. “Silvano,” I heard Luca call me from the door. Antonio stepped closer to me and touched my shoulder, bringing me out of my thoughts.“You should go to her. She needs you
Grace's Pov Sleepless nights, loneliness, a cold bed.It was all I experienced during the days Silvano was out of town. I know I haven't given him the best treatment yet but not being here was worse. Luca and Harper are really trying their best. Harper slept with me one time. I couldn't sleep at night and woke up from my nightmare. Luca makes sure I wasn't idle, he makes silly jokes to make me smile, and he even orders takeout for us. They tried to cheer me up and to make me recover fast. Adrian and Elisabetta also came around frequently to see me and check up on me. For some reason, Elisa has been distant. Aside from the time I heard her say sorry, we haven't really spoken. She comes with Adrian and leaves almost immediately after him. The time Silvano called her to come and stay with me while he went out, she tried talking to me, but I wasn't having it. “Do you want to order ice cream, I am having a cake,” Luca said, walking by my side as I walked to the kitchen. “Yes, pl
Grace's PovHis eyes raked down my body again and he trailed his fingers down my body, his eyes on me. He stepped closer to me leaving almost no space between us. I could smell his rich, musky smell which made my heart beat faster than it already was. His hand fell on my shoulder and his fingers slowly moved the robe from my shoulder. My hands, holding the robe against me, fell, and he was able to move the robe. It fell off my shoulder and he trailed his fingers down my exposed arm. Goosebumps erupted all over my skin and I saw him smirk when he saw it. That flirty happy smirk. It made my belly feel a certain type of way that is foreign to me.I didn't know what he was doing, taking his time but whatever he was doing was working because my stomach flipped as he trailed his fingers down my chest to the top of my breast and settled his hand there, his thumb brushing the sensitive skin.His thumb brushing my skin was electric like a jolt went straight to my core making me gasp softly.
Grace's Pov Or did he? He put his hand under my jaw and raised my head to meet his eyes. He didn't notice. Thank God.I sighed.He peppered kisses on my lips before pulling me to him, hugging me.Why is he hugging me? I was confused.He gave my back a gentle rub before pulling away from the hug and looking at me again.This time his gaze was softened and the molten desire in his eyes was replaced by a look of concern. His hands which were on me slowly lowered to his sides and I missed this touch instantly.“Did I...?” he began, his voice into a low, rough murmur.I shook my head, unable to meet his eyes as I looked down at my toes. I felt a sudden cold wave of self-consciousness wash over me as he kept looking at me, noticing my every movement.“Did I hurt you?” He asked, putting his hand on my shoulder."No. No,” I said, shaking my head “No. I am sorry," I whispered, pulling my arms up to cross over my chest in a small, defensive gesture and stepping away from him.“Grace…” he beg
Grace's PovHis eyes raked down my body again and he trailed his fingers down my body, his eyes on me. He stepped closer to me leaving almost no space between us. I could smell his rich, musky smell which made my heart beat faster than it already was. His hand fell on my shoulder and his fingers slowly moved the robe from my shoulder. My hands, holding the robe against me, fell, and he was able to move the robe. It fell off my shoulder and he trailed his fingers down my exposed arm. Goosebumps erupted all over my skin and I saw him smirk when he saw it. That flirty happy smirk. It made my belly feel a certain type of way that is foreign to me.I didn't know what he was doing, taking his time but whatever he was doing was working because my stomach flipped as he trailed his fingers down my chest to the top of my breast and settled his hand there, his thumb brushing the sensitive skin.His thumb brushing my skin was electric like a jolt went straight to my core making me gasp softly.
Grace's Pov My ears rang like a siren trapped in my skull. I blinked against the smoke, trying to force my eyes to focus to see anything but I couldn't.“Giovanni?” I croaked, coughing as smoke clawed its way down my throat.I pushed myself up on trembling arms, my knees scraping against the rough
Grace's Pov The car pulled over in front of the restaurant. It looked warm, inviting, like a place that belonged in someone else’s world. Not mine.Because I don't know what mine was anymore.Giovanni opened the car door and offered me a hand. I placed my hand in his and stepped out slowly, my hee
Grace's PovThe car ride back with Luca was painfully silent. He would glance at me from time to time as he drove, but he didn't say anything to me, and I was pleased with it.The scene that happened in that room kept playing in my head from time to time. I couldn't get it out of my head.I was shak
Grace's PovI turned my face to the window, pretending to watch the city blur past, but really, I just didn’t want him to see the sting in my eyes.I wasn't used to being yelled at. Especially by someone other than my Mum. It was usually over something I was supposed to do and it has been years sinc







