LOGINChapter 286Nina’s POVDante flinched as if my words had struck him like a physical blow. The color drained from his high cheekbones, his sharp jaw clenching so hard a muscle twitched violently beneath his skin. He stood frozen beside the edge of the leather couch, his broad chest rising and falling in heavy, silent breaths as he stared down at me with raw, wounded shock."Is that really what you think of me, Nina?" Dante asked, his deep voice dropping into a raspy, agonizingly quiet whisper. "Is that what you think this is?""I know what I saw!" I shouted back, pressing my palm flat against the throbbing gauze above my eyebrow as my vision swam with hot, furious tears. "She stood right in front of me! She called me every vile name in the book and she pulled a knife on me! You are so blinded by your four years of grieving a phantom that you won't even open your eyes!"Before Dante could speak, the heavy mahogany door swung open.Enzo stepped back into the suite, his expression neutral
Chapter 285Nina’s POVA sharp, throbbing pressure echoed behind my temples as the world slowly bled back into focus. The ceiling above me blurred into soft, warm LED lights set against polished mahogany beams, swaying gently with the steady, quiet rhythm of the aircraft's cruising altitude.I groaned softly, raising my right hand to touch the side of my face. My fingertips brushed against a thick, clean square of medical gauze taped securely just above my left eyebrow."Easy, sweetheart," a deep, rough voice murmured right beside my ear.I blinked rapidly, clearing the haze from my vision, only to find two massive figures towering over the edge of the leather sofa. Dante and Enzo were hovering over me like dark, protective sentinels, their foreheads creased with heavy concern, their eyes searching my face for any sign of lasting damage.I shifted slightly against the soft silk cushions, wincing as the movement sent a fresh spike of sharp pain straight through my skull."What happened
Chapter 284Nina’s POVMy heart slammed against my ribs like a trapped wild bird. My back pressed flat against the cool metallic paneling of the narrow room, my lungs burning as I tried to draw in a single breath.Standing barely three feet in front of me was a woman who should not have been breathing.She had the exact same delicate oval face, the same high cheekbones, and the same striking emerald eyes that looked out from every silent portrait locked away inside the upper halls of the Moretti estate. She wore a sleek dark blue flight attendant uniform, her sharp shoulders squared, her dark hair pulled back into a neat, professional bun.I stared at her in utter shock, my vision trembling as my eyes dropped to the shiny silver name tag pinned neatly over her left breast.Mary."Isabella?" I choked out, my voice raspy, barely audible over the deep, vibrating thrum of the aircraft's heavy machinery surrounding us.The woman didn't flinch. She kept her hands folded neatly in front of h
Chapter 283Nina’s POVThe convoy moved through the cool morning air like an armored ghost unit. Five dark, heavy SUVs surrounded our vehicle, their tinted glass catching the faint golden light of the rising sun. Armed syndicate guards sat inside each car, their eyes scanning the treeline and cross-streets with absolute, vigilant discipline.When the convoy finally turned through the high steel gates of the private airfield, my jaw dropped slightly at the sheer size of the aircraft waiting on the tarmac.It was not a standard luxury jet. It was a customized, massive long-range airliner painted in deep, glossy matte black with subtle gold trim running along the wings. The aircraft towered over the runway, its massive twin engines humming gently in neutral power as the ground crew cleared the landing gear.Amanda leaned her head against my shoulder, her eyes wide with total, speechless astonishment as she looked out the tinted window of our SUV."Nina," Amanda whispered, her voice crack
Chapter 282Nina’s POVThe soft sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains of the guest bedroom, casting a warm golden glow over the quiet space. Amanda was sitting upright in the middle of the large bed, her hands trembling violently as she clutched the thick duvet to her chest. Her face was still unnaturally pale, her breathing fast and ragged as sheer panic took over her wide eyes."My heart, Nina," Amanda whimpered, her voice shaking uncontrollably as her hand pressed hard against her sternum. "It felt like it completely stopped. What happened to me? How much time do I have left?"I sat down on the edge of the mattress, wrapping my warm arms gently around her trembling shoulders. I pulled her small frame close against my chest, smoothing down her messy hair with slow, steady motions."Breathe, Amanda," I whispered softly, keeping my tone calm, soothing, and steady. "Just breathe with me. You are safe right now. Your airway is completely clear, your pulse is steady, and you are g
Chapter 281Dante’s POVThe cold damp air of the subterranean facility settled heavy over my broad shoulders as I stepped out into the concrete hallway with Enzo. High above us, the low hum of the estate’s power generators vibrated through the floorboards, mixing with the distant echoes of tactical radio chatter.I stopped near the heavy iron door of the holding wing and turned my head toward Enzo. The dim light highlighted the sharp angles of his jawline and the dark, restless energy rolling off his body."Let Washington and his men go," I told Enzo, my voice firm and authoritative as I adjusted the heavy tactical vest across my chest. "We have overstayed our welcome here, and our mission has been accomplished. This place has also been compromised with so many unwanted visitors. It is about time we leave and go home."Enzo wiped a line of sweat off his bare chest, looking at the stone walls with a slow, dark nod."I agree with you," Enzo said, his voice deep and raspy. "I will eventu
Chapter 31 Nina’s POV I stared at the frozen screen. Elena’s face remained locked there wide eyes glistening with the start of tears, lips parted in shock, as if my sudden appearance had punched the air out of her lungs. The chat kept scrolling in the corner, a blur of venom and confusion, but
Chapter Twenty OneNina’s POVI woke up warm.Dante’s chest was at my back. His arm was around my waist. My leg was over Enzo’s thigh in front of me. I could feel Nikolai’s knee behind mine.We were all in the same bed.But nothing had happened.We had only kissed last night.Just kissing. Just tou
Chapter 78Nina’s POVThe stage kept rising. Slow at first. Then faster. The floor dropped away beneath me. I scrambled up from my knees. Legs wobbly. The silver heels slipped on the smooth metal. I grabbed the pole to steady myself. Cold chrome bit into my palms.The music crashed in. Heavy bass.
Chapter 76Nina’s POVThe dressing room smelled thick with perfume, sweat, and something sweet like vanilla body oil. Mirrors everywhere bounced the light back at me. Bright bulbs around them made every sparkle on my silver outfit flash. Music from the main floor thumped through the walls. Steady.







