Aurelia's POVWe had been thrown into a van and they drove like possessed maniacs. I got that they had a deadline to meet but did they have to put our lives at risk? I was in a van with seven women, six were hysterical and the last was asleep. I resonated with the lady asleep, because there was nothing crying and wailing was going to do so she might as well sleep because she embarked on a life-changing experience.They arrived at their location, opened the door, and shoved us out. The air had changed around us, it was colder and it smelled salty, we were at the docks. My heart constricted, so this was how it was going to end, I would never see Judah and his family again. The place was empty, filth piled on the road as we trudged, the stench of rubbish churned my stomach. "Wait here I'll get our ship ready." Jase and Henry strode away. " You okay?" I faced Sam. I thought of a way I could shield her from the terrible life ahead. But could I even shield and protect myself?Sam nodded
Aurelia's POV" Stand down!" Judah commanded his men. They stood back and didn't engage."Good girl," Henry whispered against my ear. I shivered and flinched before his lips could touch my ear."Henry, you bastard. Get away from my wife or I will not hesitate to put a bullet in your head." " Capo, come on, you and I know you won't do that while, there's a gun pressing against your sweet wife's neck. One strange movement from you and her head is off." Henry boasted.Judah's gaze flickered from Henry's to mine. I could see the anger and worry in his eyes. "Gio." I mouthed. Judah's eyebrows furrowed, and I mouthed the name again.Judah signaled for Gio and he came forward. I gave him a slight nod which he understood and quickly explained to Judah in Italian."Hey, hey, what's going on? None of that Italian side talk. I want you off this ship now and for you to let us leave." Henry was pissed, his grip tightened around me and I winced slightly."Henry, I'm sure you know that's not possi
Judah's POVI couldn't hold in the laugh that came out of me, it was long dry, and bitter. I stalked towards her, putting force in each step "You want me to shout at you, huh? You want me to scream at you? You want me to insult you?" I smacked my lips. Aurelia stepped back until she fell on the bed."You want the truth from me? Can you handle the truth? Can you handle my anger?" She dragged herself up in the bed, moving till her back on the headboard. I got on the bed and advanced towards her on my knees.She shook her head, "No, I'm sorry. I don't want to know, I don't want to hear it. I'm sorry I asked and offended you." Her voice quivered." Well, it's a little bit too late for that. I'm going to tell you." I grabbed her by her legs and dragged her down, lying her on the bed. I placed myself over her, caging her in."Do you know how I felt when I was through the door and realized that you were nowhere in the house? Then Sabrina called and said you had been kidnapped, I almost ran
Aurelia's POVThe flight back home was fast and uneventful, we had a new air hostess, May, and she avoided Judah like a plague, she seemed terrified out of her mind. May was more interested in Sabrina, I watched their exchange before my meds kicked in, teasing touches, seductive smiles, and lustful looks moved between them. When I woke up, Sabrina was not in her seat, she came out of the bedroom looking disheveled and thoroughly ravished. We made eye contact and she winked at me. I looked away quickly but couldn't keep my smile off my face, I was happy for her."You had a great flight, didn't you?" I whispered in her ear as we strolled to our cars.Sabrina giggled, " You know it, it was so refreshing, it was honestly the best experience I had in New York." Her eyes were dazed as she reminisced. I pinched her lightly, " Did you get her number?" Sabrina moved back a little, tilted her head lightly, and gave me an incredulous look."Hello, did you forget who I am? Of course, I did, I
Aurelia's POV"Angelo is fine. Business is good and we're fine. I don't see any reason why he should be calling you." Hannah straightened her shoulder and stood tall, Corinna had a sarcastic smile on, she assessed Hannah from head to toe."Okay, that's good then." Her gaze fell on me and she observed me skeptically. Hannah followed her gaze."Corinna, this is my daughter-in-law Aurelia. Aurelia, this is Corinna." Corinna's sarcastic smile returned as she took me in, "I didn't know Judah was married, I thought I would receive an invitation." She shot Hannah a glare." Oh, it was a small wedding, we got married in Chicago where I'm from." I quickly diffused.Corinna's eyes returned to me, she settled them on my belly and smirked."Ah, I understand now. How far along are you dear?" She inquired." What! I'm sorry what do you mean by that?" What the hell was wrong with this woman?"I mean pregnant, how far along are you in your pregnancy? That's the only reason why a lady would have a s
Aurelia's POV"Silas? What a surprise, I didn't expect you to call me again." I ran my brush through my hair, contemplating the way I was going to style my hair." And why would you think that way, did I ever give off any vibe that I wasn't going to call," Silas stated. I paused, he hadn't done anything wrong except that he didn't contact me since the day of the auction." Not really but the last time we spoke was over a month ago, I just assumed that you had moved on." " Shit, I'm sorry I didn't call. Work has been hectic and I heard you traveled to New York, I didn't want to disturb you on your trip." He sounded apologetic." It's fine. It's good to hear from you again. How have you been?" I pulled my hair up, finally deciding on a ponytail."I'm fine. Aurelia, I don't want to be too forward but are you free on Saturday?" My eyes widened, " What! Saturday, erm, is there a problem?" " No, no, no problem at all. I just wanted to see you," The words rushed out of his mouth.My han
Judah's POV"Does the meeting have to be today?" I asked Dario as I came down from the car, he nodded and I cursed. Aurelia's tone had soured my mood, why did she act that way? Was she angry that I wasn't coming home?"The investors aren't here yet, I thought it would be better if we got here early than them so we'll appear competent when they come," Dario said, he folded his arms behind his back."Appear competent, we don't need to do that shit. We don't even need their fucking money but for everything to look legit, we have to use them." I wrinkled my nose and kissed my teeth.The doorman pushed the door open and we entered, the hostess checked us in and directed us to our table. As we passed, my eyes fell on a brunette, her side profile.was familiar and when she smiled, her dimple confirmed everything I needed to kn ow. I checked her partner and couldn't believe my eyes. Aurelia and Silas Delacruz, what the fuck! Why was my wife having lunch with that buffoon?"Aurelia, what the f
Aurelia's POVI holed myself up in my room, the car ride home had been silent and awkward, Gio had picked up on my bad mood and didn't say a word. He dropped me off and I raced up to my room. For the past two hours, I had been sitting on the floor with my back against the wall, I didn't bother to change my clothes, if I was going to die, I should at least die looking my best. God, what had I done? Judah was going to kill me, he won't spare my life. My mind flashed back to how his eyes burned when he saw me with Silas. Fudge, I should have never picked up his call. I should have just ignored him, at least I wouldn't have lied to him.Silas, shoot, I forgot about him, was he okay? Was he still alive? Gosh, did Judah hurt him? I hurriedly brought out my phone and sent him a text, he didn't reply my text and I couldn't settle myself. A rap came on the door, someone tried to open the door but it didn't bulge, " Aurelia, open this door right now!" Judah bellowed. I sank deeper into the