Mag-log inISABELLA'S POVMy eyes fluttered open, leaving me dazed and confused as to why I was asleep in the first place.When did I lay down to sleep?Wasn't I at Cara's engagement party? Before I could brace for it, traumatic memories started to pour in. My limbs burned with pain, reminding me of what happened. I couldn't help the weak whimper that left my lips as I shut my eyes tightly, trying to forget about what happened. My hands instinctively touched my neck, feeling how painful it was to even breathe. "Relax, Bella." Dante's soft voice penetrated my sensitive ears. My eyes snapped open, reazlizing that I wasn't alone. I found Dante sitting next to me with blood still covering every inch of him."Dante." I croaked out, not being able to stop myself. His hand reached out and stroked my hair before his thumb traced my cheek in small-soft circles. "I'm here, Bella." He whispered, "You're safe here." His words pierced the broken part of me and had me bursting out in tears. A crippled
DANTE’S POV My whole existence was laid out before me when I was conceived. I knew from a young age that I was meant to be king. The mafia world belonged to me when I was in diapers and it still belonged to me now at the age of thirty. Sometimes I try and remember when it clicked for me as a child when I lost my humanity, but I honestly can’t remember. It makes me wonder if I was ever born with feelings and emotions—because I honestly don’t think I was. But seeing Isabella for the first time—I felt things I’ve never felt before. Intrigue. Desire. Longing. It was her eyes that made my breath hitch—like my mind forgot how to tell my body to breathe. Her hazel orbs were mesmerizing and the rest of her body made my once cold heart, warm. Her curvy figure and large breasts made any ounce of restraint I had, start to vanish. I wanted to kidnap her and chain her to my bed and never let her leave. Her long dark hair was curled down her back. I wanted to wrap my fist wi
I stared at myself in the spotless mirror, trying to calm down. My cheeks were flushed, leaving a trail of red down my neck. I can't believe that just happened. Everybody out there now knows that my boss bent me over the desk in his office and fucked me. I didn't even have to answer the question because my quick get away was answer enough. Then there's also the problem of Dante ordering me to answer that question. What's it to him? Why would I need to tell him if I fucked my boss in his office? It's none of his god damn business. "Ugh!" I growled, feeling so many emotions at once. I thought I was gonna come to Italy and congratulate Cara before going back home to my normal life. I maybe even thought that we would catch up and get drunk together, but I did not expect to find myself in this much chaos. I disrespected the don--the same don who seems to have taken a liking to me. Not to mention the fact that my father is here and annoying as ever. His disgusting
I didn’t know whether to continue eating or run out of here before I was killed in cold blood. There was no way Dante Romano would excuse my loose tongue and the way I talked back to him. Men like him didn’t hesitate to kill anything on site that disrespected them. “Are you gonna finish your tuna?” Ella nudged me, bringing me back to reality. “Mhmm.” I hummed like a robot before picking up my spoon and stuffing my mouth with the last of the tuna tartar before the waitstaff was taking our plates away. Come to think of it, the last name Romano sounded familiar. I just didn’t think too deeply about it to realize that Dante and Lorenzo were the Romano brothers and sons of Giuseppe Romano. I mean, I should have been more aware and put the signs together. Now here I am, sitting in this massive beautiful estate, feeling stressed and anxious because I thought it was a good idea to come here in the first place. "Please excuse Isabella." Mr. Morelli tried to speak on my behalf
"Dante." Cara groaned as she used me for support to get off the floor. "Don't be an asshole." The sexy man grumbled, never taking his eyes off of me. Cara held out her hand, offering me help off the floor. I reached out to take her hand, but it was pushed away by Dante who took my hand and pulled me up swiftly. I fell into his arms, getting lost in his manly cologne that smelled like musk and bad decisions. His hard muscles enveloped me and oddly made me feel safe, but also scared at the same time. I cleared my throat and pulled away, "Thank you." He gave me a curt nod before stepping back. “So, who’s this pretty lady you’re looking for Dante?” Cara asked with amusement lacing her voice, “Ella said you were very eager to see her again.” Dante shot her a cold glare that would have anybody running away in fear, but Cara just giggled before throwing herself into her fiancé’s arms. “Bella, meet my husband Lorenzo Romano.” Cara introduced as the man tucked her into his large
Cara and I stared at each other. I think the bombshell of my confession had both of our heads spinning. I know mine was spinning. A soft knock sounded at the door before it was pushed open. Both of our heads snapped to the intruder who just interrupted our private moment. I was surprised to see a little girl—maybe by the age of seven walk into the room. Her pink-silk gown twirled with every step while she curiously looked around the room. “There you are Cara.” She smiled, “My brother’s are looking for you.” Her dark hair was pinned up and curled. She had some tendrils hanging and framing her heart-shaped face perfectly. There were expensive pearls around her neck and even adorning her ears. There wasn’t a speck of makeup on her, considering she didn’t need it. She was adorable. Not to mention the fact that her big brown eyes could captivate anyone who looked into them. "Both of them?" Cara groaned, looking annoyed. The little girl nodded her head before giggling a little







