. . . ADELINE My whole body trembled at his touch. My body too sensitive to bear anything. He grabbed my chin and lifted my head to look at him as he leaned over and attached his lips on my neck making me gasp. “ ahh~ fuck ! “ “ not yet, little girl “ He pushed me back onto the couch as my back laid flat on the cold leather. My lips quivered as he pushed my legs apart and settled in between them before …… grabbing the chain of the necklace that he was eyeing at the whole time with his outrageous look. “ why don’t we show your little friend what we do with his gift for you? “ My eyes widened as I struggled to process what he just said but my eyes rolled back as he touched my pussy making me arch my back. I inhaled sharply as if there was a lack of oxygen in my lungs. He smirked and circled his thumb on my sensitive clit making my legs to shake so badly. I had already cummed twice and it was all too much. He leaned down and rolled his tongue over my hardened ni
. . . ADELINE “ Asher “ I smiled, walking over to him more like limping after what happened last night. He quickly rushed over to me and looked at me concerned. “ what happened? Why are you walking like that? Are you not healed- “ I smiled and shook my head, wanting him to calm down first. “ I’m fine “ “ how did you fall? “ “ well, our baby being clumsy “ I rolled my eyes at aurora’s words as she slightly nudged me making just smile. Asher held my hand so carefully, not wanting to hurt me and sighed. “ I was so scared “ “ we can see “ Aurora remarked making me want to hit her head but she giggled. “ where’s calux ? “ Aurora asked, looking around to find calux as both of them stay together all the time. “ he is waiting “ Asher offered me his arm and I chuckled before grabbing his arm. It was evening and we came to get our coffee but aurora had called them over once again because Asher had been insisting on meeting. “ where’s your necklace?
. . . LUCIANO The car ride came to a halt making me look at her. She had ignored me the whole ride and something tugged at my heart but I kept it neutral. She opened the car door and I stepped out from my side walking over to her side before picking her up in bridal style. She gasped and clenched my shoulders. “ Luciano “ I looked at her with my stern gaze and I noticed her breath hitched and she lowered her head. I shook my head slightly at her before walking inside. On my way, I ordered one of my men to get the doctor. As soon as I entered in the living room, Isabella was the first one to notice and she quickly stood up and approached us , a concerned look on her face for Adeline. “ what happened? “ I placed Adeline on the couch and Isabella looked at me with confusion. “ from now on, Adeline and aurora wont be going out alone. There will always be Braxton or Aaron with them “ As soon as I finished my words, Adeline’s head shot up as she glared at me wit
. . . ADELINE My eyes widened and stung with the tears slowly brimming in my eyes. I stared at the news running through the channel. The news of ……… Luciano getting married to …… Elena Gomez, the stunning model and a big personality. My heart clenched as I stumbled backwards feeling my knees giving up as suddenly …… aurora held me. “ Adeline. Hold yourself together “ How? How could I be fine when the man I ever loved was getting married to someone else ? I shook my head as a tear dropped out of my eye making me fall slowly onto the floor as aurora sat next to me. “ Adeline-“ “ did he had to do this? “ I knew he was not in love with that model. No way he was. He was all doing this because of us. He didn’t want to accept what we had and his priority was family and power. “ babe. Calm down. We will talk it out- “ “ talk it out? “ I scoffed looking at aurora in disbelief. “ how? And what is there to talk about? From the start he had rejected me. He di
. . . LUCIANO I stared at her as she looked at me with her big stunning eyes that made me feel heat. The spark erupted and spread in my whole body. The way she asked me to fuck her made me want to bend her over and take her right at the moment but I restrained myself. “ do not play a dangerous game, princess “ I warned her but she seemed …… different. She had to be the bold one to spit those words out of her pretty mouth. She looked at me with an attitude of ‘ I don’t give a fuck ‘ which somewhere made me amused with that attitude. It made me think where did she get all that courage from. “ you made me take this step “ She tilted her head and waited for my reaction. What she did not know was I was burning to touch her. To feel her but I had to figure out a few things and one main thing was …… my feelings for her. Was it just lust or- “ what do you say? “ She stepped closer and looked up at me in eyes and my eyes dropped to her boobs which were squished t
. . . LUCIANO I watched as she gazed my throbbing cock making me smirk. Her cheeks flushed as the image of her mouth around my cock hardened me even more. I grabbed her ankle and pulled her over the edge making her gasp. She shrieked and fell back on the mattress. She wore a low cut top with her shorts making me stare at her bare skin wanting to cover the exposed skin with my marks. I could almost picture what she would look like with my cock in her pussy and her screaming to go slow. She clenched her fists on the sheets and breathed heavily. “ daddy “ I pushed her legs apart and slowly pressed my finger on her satin shorts and I could see her the wet mark forming. She was dripping wet. “ ahHH~ “ She whimpered and let out a soft breathy moan as she shook, her head arching back as she bit her lower lip to hold her cries back. I pushed away her satin shorts and found her not wearing panties. I smirked as she covered her face with the back of her palm to h
. . . ADELINE I sat under the shower, still with clothes, letting the water soak me. My hairs wet and stuck to my body. The water was cold maybe too cold for my body but the pain in my heart did not let me feel anything. I stared at my hands and saw how pale they had turned. I slowly blinked and laid my head against the wall before hot water steamed down my cheeks. I was crying. Why? Because I could not bear the pain. How could he such a bastard for doing the least thing I expected from him. “ why, Luciano why? I whispered painfully before screaming loudly. My heart ached realizing I was not the woman he loved. No matter how much I tried, he would never love me so there was no point. “ Adeline “ There was a sudden bang on the door. I gasped and looked at the direction of the door but did not bother answering. I did not want to see anyone and explain my state. I was on numb and too tired. “ open the door Adeline- “ I recognized the voice and of course
. . . ADELINE I sat on the couch holding a glass of lemonade in my hand while slow beat of music took over the whole hall. It was a Beautiful venue where Luciano had arranged his party and no one knew what was it all about. Everyone was busy in their own work and aurora had gone with her mother to meet a few guests. I sat quietly sipping my lemonade when I felt someone’s eyes watching me. The feeling sent goosebumps and I searched through the crowd discreetly to see who was it. My eyes soon fell upon …… him. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with his two buttons undone giving a view of his chiseled chest making my heart to Race. He was standing with a man from his business. His tall and muscular built towered over everyone in the room. His eyes on me suddenly made me clench my thighs. I felt hot despite the air conditioning that had been installed in literally every corner of this huge hall. Something in me liquefied at his stare and I held tightly onto my glass, p
. . . AUTHORS’S POV The first light of dawn crept through the gauzy curtains of their bedroom, painting the walls in soft hues of gold and rose. The air was cool, a gentle spring breeze slipping through the cracked window, carrying the faint scent of blooming jasmine from the garden below. The world outside was just waking, but inside, time seemed to pause, wrapped in the quiet intimacy of Luciano and Adeline’s shared sanctuary. Adeline stirred beneath the tangled sheets, her dark hair spilling across the pillow like ink on parchment. Her skin glowed faintly in the morning light, still warm from sleep, and she stretched lazily, a soft hum escaping her lips. She blinked her eyes open, catching sight of Luciano beside her—propped up on one elbow, his gaze already fixed on her with an intensity that made her heart flutter. His dark hair was tousled, his bare chest rising and falling steadily, and a slow, mischievous smile played on his lips. “Morning, beautiful
. . . AUTHORS’S POV The grand cathedral was awash with golden light streaming through the stained-glass windows, casting a kaleidoscope of colors across the polished stone floors. Rows of pews were filled with family and friends, their faces beaming with anticipation and joy. The air was thick with the scent of fresh lilies and roses, arranged in lavish bouquets that lined the aisle. At the heart of it all stood Adeline, a vision of breathtaking beauty, though her heart raced with a nervous flutter she couldn’t quite tame. Her wedding gown was a masterpiece—ivory silk cascading over her frame in delicate layers, the bodice adorned with intricate lace that shimmered faintly in the light. A long, gossamer veil trailed behind her, catching the soft breeze that slipped through the open doors. Her dark hair was swept up elegantly, adorned with tiny pearls that glinted like stars. She was stunning, radiant, yet her hands trembled slightly as s
. . . AUTHOR’S POV “Oh my God, Adeline, I knew there was something going on between you two!” Eva nodded vigorously, her hands clasped together. “We all knew, honestly. The tension between you guys was so obvious!” Rose smirked as she leaned in. “And now look at you, pregnant with uncle Luciano’s child! This is huge.” Adeline, still overwhelmed, wiped at her tear-streaked face and tried to catch her breath. “You guys… this isn’t—” “It is happening,” Kiara interrupted with a knowing smile. “And you need to start accepting it.” Alessandra, watching the girls fuss over Adeline, smiled warmly before stepping forward. “Adeline, are you happy?” Her voice was gentle, yet firm. “Because that’s what matters most.” Adeline looked up, her teary eyes meeting Alessandra’s. She hesitated, emotions swirling inside her like a storm. Was she happy? Everything had happened so fast—too fast. She had barely even processed it. But when she thought about it
The dining room had been filled with laughter and warmth just moments ago. Everyone was finally at peace, enjoying a rare moment of normalcy after the chaos that had ruled their lives for so long. But now, all of that had disappeared. Adeline gripped the edges of the sink, her breath coming in short, uneven gasps. Her stomach churned violently, and she barely managed to keep herself upright as another wave of nausea rolled over her. Her hands trembled as she wiped the corner of her mouth, her mind racing at an uncontrollable speed. Pregnant? The thought hit her like a bullet, making her knees weaken beneath her. It couldn’t be. Could it? The signs were all there—the constant fatigue, the sudden cravings, the unusual weight gain, the nausea. She had brushed them off, thinking it was stress or just her body adjusting after everything that had happened. But now… A warm, firm hand landed on her back. “Adeline,” Luciano’s voice was steady, but there was an u
. . . AUTHOR’S POV The evening air was crisp, wrapping around Adeline like an unwelcome reminder of the past. As she stepped out of the sleek black car, her heels clicking softly against the stone pavement, a sickening wave of nausea hit her like a tidal wave. The moment her feet touched the ground, her chest tightened. This place—this very ground—was where Leonardo had screamed his last breath, where Bianca’s body had burned. The memory of that night clawed at her mind, vivid and unforgiving. The scent of smoke and blood seemed to linger in the air, as if the earth itself had absorbed the sins of that night. Her throat constricted, and her stomach twisted violently. Eva, stepping out beside her, immediately noticed. “Are you okay?” she asked, her voice filled with concern. Adeline swallowed, forcing herself to nod. “Yeah. Just… memories.” Eva didn’t press but gently squeezed her hand. Ahead of them, Charles had already made his way inside, his pres
. . . AUTHOR’S POV The warm glow of the vanity lights cast a soft radiance over the room as Adeline applied the final touches of her makeup. She ran her hands down the smooth fabric of her short, form-fitting dress, appreciating how it accentuated her curves in just the right way. The deep color contrasted beautifully with her skin, making her look effortlessly elegant yet subtly seductive. Eva, standing by the mirror adjusting her earrings, turned to look at Adeline and let out an approving hum. “Damn, Adeline, you look stunning.” A small chuckle escaped Adeline’s lips as she twirled slightly, checking her reflection. “You think so?” Eva grinned. “Oh, I know so. If you weren’t my best friend, I’d probably be jealous.” Adeline smirked. “That’s what I like to hear.” Eva walked closer, giving her an exaggerated once-over. “Seriously, though. You’re glowing tonight. Did something happen?” Adeline scoffed, rolling her eyes. “Oh, please. I think i
. . . AUTHOR’S POV The once chaotic mansion had settled into an eerie stillness. A week had passed since that fateful night—the night fire had swallowed their enemies whole. The night that had left them all scarred in ways they had yet to understand. Adeline had barely left her room. She laid curled up in bed, her body wrapped in the warmth of the blankets, but it wasn’t just the blankets that held her. Vladimir refused to let go. The sixteen-year-old clung to her like a lifeline, his arms wrapped tightly around her waist, his head resting against her shoulder as he slept. For the first time in what felt like forever, they had been able to sleep peacefully. No nightmares. No fear. No waking up to the sound of gunfire or the cries of the dying. But peace didn’t mean healing. The wounds were still there—fresh, raw, and bleeding beneath the surface. Luciano had kept his distance from them, knowing they needed time to breathe. He had taken control
. . . AUTHOR’S POV The night was thick with the scent of blood and burning hatred. Leonardo laid merely breathing on the ground, broken beyond repair. His body twitched, spasming in pain, his breath ragged and uneven. Blood pooled beneath him, staining the dirt, soaking into his clothes. But even as his strength faded, his pride remained. Even now, he smirked through the agony. A twisted, delusional smile—one that dared them to do worse. Charles started laughing. A slow, mocking chuckle that sent a chill through the gathered crowd. The men of Luciano’s mafia stood with their heads hung low, not daring to interfere. The women—Alessandra, Angelina, Isabella, Aurora, Kiara, Rose—all watched in silence, their faces a mixture of horror and disbelief. This was not just a punishment. This was an execution. Luciano stood still, his dark eyes empty, watching his brother bleed out like it meant nothing. Adeline felt Eva tremble beside her, her grip tightening
. . . AUTHOR’S POV The scent of blood, sweat, and expensive whiskey lingered, mixing with the heavy bass of the music that still vibrated faintly in the background. The moment had stretched so thin it felt like time itself had paused. Elena’s lifeless body laid on the floor, her once-beautiful face frozen in shock, blood seeping from the bullet wound on her forehead, staining the cold marble beneath her. But no one in the room seemed to mourn her. Charles had his gun raised, his hand steady, his face void of emotion. Leonardo stood unfazed, his lips curling into an amused smirk, his sharp eyes flicking between Charles and Luciano. Adeline stood rooted in place, her heart pounding painfully against her ribs. She had expected bloodshed tonight, but not like this—not this soon, this mercilessly. And then came the revelation. Leonardo’s voice, mocking and unbothered. “Will you kill your own brother for someone else?” A cold shiver raced down Adeline’s spi