Chapter 18RUSSEL “Bloody hell! I finally get to go home.” I straightened my suit as I climbed into the car while Kegan entered after me. Our aids were driving close behind us in two SUVs and my latest conquest was in one of those cars, heavily guarded. “If I didn't know any better, I would think you are very eager to leave New York.” Kegan teased, “You almost look like a married man who cannot wait to run back home and have his wife in his hands. Seeing all the trouble you have put yourself to lately, I would even suggest you stay back here and cool off a bit.” I passed him a quick glare, “Is that your idea of disposing of me?” Kegan grinned mischievously, “I actually think you need a little rest, that's all.” I shook my head, “I cannot rest, you know that. Not when my enemies are working tirelessly to put an end to my existence.” Kegan let out a muffled sigh, “And right now, I'm sure we are adding Ignacio Salvatore’s name to the list in red ink, right?” “I wish it would be wi
Chapter 19 ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING; BDSM!⚠️ ALLESIA “I'm going to fuck you and do even more to that pretty body of yours.” As if that one did not unsettle me enough, he leaned closer and made sure the next words sank in deeper, “But when I do, I promise I'll make it hurt so bad you'll wish I never did.” I could feel goosebumps all over my skin as his breath tickled my ears. This was a crazy idea, I knew it the minute I allowed his sister to talk me into this. And I had gone further enough in provoking him by saying those words to him. It was supposed to be easy, simple and smooth. But Russel Mancini was too stubborn, any man would have taken the bait and stripped me bare right there and then, any man except Russel Mancini. Putting on this ridiculous cloth was making him angry already, and worse, I was goading him further with my choice of words. I stepped away from him, having finally lost all my wit, I didn't want him to do the devilish things his harsh words promised. But it w
Chapter 20 ALLESIA This was supposed to be my first kiss, but not to Russel. To him it was like conquering a tempest savoring a trophy. His lips moved roughly on mine, so rough that I had to fight to even breath, his tongue delved deeper into my mouth, probing me to open up for him and wanting to taste every part of my mouth. I struggled to match his pace, I really did. But he paused for a brief moment and stared at me and hissed with contempt in his eyes, “You are such a terrible kisser.” Was it possible to blush until there's no color left in your cheek? I was hanging there, half naked in front of him, my hands and legs tied while he had access to every part of my body. And yet he was still trying to unnerve me further by making such sly remarks. At this point, I was already considering telling him to go easy on me because he was my first, but I'd read in some novels that men like him do no like being with inexperienced virgins like me. So part of my reason for not telling
Chapter 21 ALLESIA “Please, Master. Stop playing around and fuck me already.” Where those words came from, I didn't know, but the pleased smile on Russel's face told me just what I needed to know. Apparently, my dirty words had produced the required effect because Russel left me on the table and stepped back just a bit. His gaze was still holding mine when he started undoing his trouser. I waited patiently and my heart hammered loudly against my chest as I watched him. When his trouser finally dropped to the floor, I gripped the table tightly. His erection was very visible through his boxer briefs and the size of that bulge made me want to run out if there. “You look so flushed. Are you scared?” His voice did not hold any ounce of comfort, instead there was a mocking laugh draping from his tone. He knew I was scared, and he seemed to be enjoying it. “I’m scared.” I admitted shyly, what was the essence of trying to tough anyway? “I see that.” And then he dropped
Chapter 22 RUSSEL ~~~0~~~ I caught her just before she fell off the table and carried her in my arms. Her body was limp in my hand and her eyes were scrunched shut. I had seen her eyes roll to the back of her head and the way she grimaced before slipping into unconsciousness and I knew without telling that she had fainted. “Allesia,” I called softly, “Alliesia! Stay with me!” I tried to shake her awake but it was no use. Quickly, I picked my shirt and put it around her, then I dropped her gently on the bed and put on my trouser pants too. By the time I carried her again, she was already becoming increasingly cold. I'd seen so many people die and I'd caused the death of many others, but today, for the first time in a while, I actually felt something stir inside me as I carried her out of the room. I didn't want her to die, no, not on my own account. I actually didn't know what to do with her since Dr. Ramola was not close and there was no way she would reach here by this time
Chapter 23 RUSSEL “Allesia fainted?” Kegan queried, his tone a brutal lace of surprise. I groaned in pure exasperation and ignored his question, “Why would you lie using my name like that?” I seethed, “And to think you didn't even tell me!” Kegan shook his shoulder, “I merely did what I thought was right. Were you going to let the girl's mother die there when you knew fully well that she took your offer because she needed the money for that purpose?” “Why she took the offer is not my bloody business, and it's not yours either. But taking money from my account and sending it to her family in my name is! You didn't even tell me, I just had to look stupid before her when she brought up the topic.” Kegan rolled his eyes, “What's pissing you off so bad? Looks like you are looking for a way to blow steam because you are making a ruckus out of fucking nothing!” “Nothing?” I scowled in disbelief, “And what if I changed my mind about her? What if I didn't want to fuck her?” “Well y
Chapter 24 ALLESIA ~~~~^~~~~ My whole body numb and heavy as I slowly opened my eyes. For the first few minutes, I lay there motionless, trying to remember where I was and taking in my surroundings with a frown. As I gradually came to my senses, the room around me swam into focus, unfamiliar and disorienting. Melissa's room, I realized, my head throbbing with a dull ache. How did I end up here? The events of the previous night flooded back to me in fragments, leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable. Struggling to sit up, I winced as pain shot through my head, a reminder of the fainting spell that had overtaken me. Before I could gather my bearings, the door creaked open, and Melissa strode in, a warm smile plastering on her pretty face. "Ah, you're finally awake," she said, her voice tinged with a bit of pity. "I... I'm sorry," I managed to choke out, my voice trembling. "I don't know how I ended up here. I must have... slept off." Melissa looked so amused and my cheeks bur
Chapter 25ALLESIA As I stood in Russel’s dimly lit study, the weight of the past night’s events hung heavy in the air. My heart raced as I waited for him to arrive, thoughts of facing him again so soon making me shift my weight uncomfortably from one foot to the other. He asked me to wait for him in his study, and that he needed to have a word with his mother. So I thanked my stars that he wouldn't have to see me limp all the way to his office since it's the only way i could walk now after, well—I couldn't shake off this fear that had gripped me since the first moment I met him. His domineering presence and intense gaze had always left me feeling small and vulnerable, and I dreaded the thought of facing him after what had transpired between us.I had never really been comfortable around him and last night just gave me more reasons to entertain that fear. From the moment we met, his imposing stature and piercing eyes had instilled a deep sense of unease within me. His confidence bor