LOGINThe stranger moved closer, closing the space between him and Anna. His hand came up, gripping her jaw and tilting her face so she had no choice but to meet his gaze. “Are you sure about this?” he asked. Anna swallowed hard, her pulse racing. “Yes,” she breathed. “I want you to fuck me so hard I forget about my dickhead of a fiancé.” **************** Anna Hawkins was never supposed to fall into the arms of a stranger. But after walking in on her fiancé having sex with her best friend, pain drove her into the dark corners of a nightclub and straight into the arms of a man with cold eyes, inked skin, and a body that could ruin her. Their night was supposed to mean nothing. But unforeseen circumstances throw Anna into a brutal world of betrayal, power, crime, and possession. She wasn’t just heartbroken anymore. She was owned. And the most dangerous part? She didn’t know how to escape from her cruel fate.
View MoreAnna hesitated for a moment at the doorway, her gaze sweeping across the polished counters and the quiet sense of order that ruled the space.Stepping further into the kitchen, her eyes flickered between Martina and Rosalia.“I guess I must learn how to make Italian dishes today," she remarked, a slight tilt to her head. "There’s no escaping this, is there?”Martina and Rosalia exchanged a quick glance and smiled before turning back to her. “Yeah,” they said together.Without another word, Anna joined them at the counter, and Rosalia handed her a knife and a cutting board.Rosalia showed Anna how to slice the eggplant thin, how to layer the lasagna sheets just so, how to season the sauce until it tasted as if it had been simmering for generations.Martina stood beside her, chattering about nothing and everything—about the time Isabella had set fire to a dish towel, about the way their father used to sneak bites from the pots when their mother wasn't looking, about the recipe that had
Anna stared at Vincenzo, her mind a whirlwind of questions that tangled and twisted over one another.But beneath all of them, one question burned brighter than the rest, searing itself into her thoughts until she could think of nothing else.Why was he asking her if she wanted to know more about Lucia?Vincenzo’s gaze dropped to the necklace in his hand.His fingers traced the silver chain with deliberate slowness, letting it slide between his knuckles, catching the afternoon sunlight with every subtle movement.Then he turned to Anna. "You are curious, aren't you?"Anna's throat constricted.She swallowed, but her mouth had gone dry as dust, and the motion did nothing but scrape against her esophagus.She forced the words out anyway. Her voice came out smaller than she intended. "Emm… not really."Clasping her hands in front of her, she threaded her fingers together. “I already heard about her from Isabella at dinner last night. So… I’m not really curious.”Vincenzo exhaled slowly.
Anna shook her head. “No… I can’t. I can’t fall for someone like him… someone as ruthless as the Boss.” “It’s probably just my hormones. Yes, my pregnancy hormones are messing with my head,” she muttered to herself. Her hand drifted to her stomach, rubbing gently over the small but growing bump. It was already beginning to show, and she knew it wouldn’t be long before it became obvious to everyone. “I need to lie down,” she murmured. “Maybe if I rest… maybe my hormones will calm down, and I’ll be able to think straight again.” With a quiet sigh, she moved to the bed and eased herself down onto the mattress. The mattress dipped beneath her weight. Slowly, she lay back, letting her head sink into the pillow. The faint scent of Vincenzo clung to the sheet. Her breath stilled for a moment before she closed her eyes. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ When Anna woke, sunlight streamed through the window in thick ribbons of gold, warmer and brighter than before. Morning had quietly sl
Upon hearing Vincenzo’s voice, Anna’s breath caught.Shock rippled through her chest, tightening her lungs, and a lump rose in her throat. She swallowed hard, forcing it down, but it kept threatening to rise again. Vincenzo stood at the window, watching her with his grey piercing eyes. The cigarette burned slowly between his fingers, smoke spiraling upward. "Are you done?" he asked again. Anna pushed herself off the couch. Her legs trembled beneath her, but she forced herself to stand. "I wasn't—" Her voice came out too high. She cleared her throat and tried again. "I wasn't eye-fuc... I wasn't doing what you said I was doing." Vincenzo took a long drag from his cigarette. The tip glowed orange as smoke filled his lungs, and he let it out in a slow, controlled exhale. Then he moved, crossing the space between them with slow, measured steps. Trails of smoke followed him like a veil, curling over his shoulders and chest. He stopped directly in front of Anna, so close she cou
Anna turned and headed for the café door, never looking back. The tall guard stepped forward, holding the door open as she stepped outside before falling in step behind her. Monica stood at the café table frozen, tears streaming down her cheeks. Her shopping bag lay forgotten at her feet, as
Anna’s eyes widened as she stared at Monica.Her voice betrayed her, leaving nothing but a parted mouth and stunned silence. The image from that night resurfaced, the night she discovered Monica fucking James in their bed.She never thought she’d see her again, though it was possible since Monica
Startled by the thud of the diary hitting the floor, the maid who had been making the bed on the left side turned toward Anna, her brows drawn in confusion. She studied Anna’s stricken expression. “Is everything okay?” Anna didn’t answer. Shock clouded her mind, making the maid’s question bar
Vincenzo’s words sent a chill down Anna’s spine, knocking the air from her lungs. Slowly, he pulled back, his dark eyes locking onto hers for a long, cold second, ensuring she felt every warning behind his words.Then he turned and walked into the bathroom, shutting the door firmly behind him. A m






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