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 MoreVincenzo’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 moment later, the sound of running water filled the room.Anna remained rooted in place, the ghost of Vincenzo’s whisper still chilling her skin.Gathering herself, she closed the bedroom door and sank onto the edge of the bed.Vincenzo’s words echoed relentlessly in her mind, repeating over and over, leaving a hollow ache in her chest.Deep down, she knew he was right.She did not belong here.In a year, she would disappear from their lives, as if she had never existed at all.There was no point in getting close with them.By the time Vincenzo stepped out, Anna didn’t even notice; her gaze was fixed on the floor.The bathroom door clicked shut behind him, and a thin stream of steam drifted
“Mi amore?”The words hung in the air between Anna and Vincenzo.She stared at him, her mind going blank for a second. She didn’t know Italian, but she understood what those words meant, probably from watching too many Italian movies and hearing it spoken in soft, intimate moments meant for lovers.But why did Vincenzo call her that?Her pulse quickened, unease crawling up her spine as she searched his face for answers. Vincenzo stood there as he always did, composed and unruffled, his expression carefully arranged into something almost gentle.Too gentle.“Anna?” he called, his voice still wrapped in that fake, warm tone, as if nothing about the moment was strange, as if the word had not slipped out loaded with meaning.Anna swallowed, her throat suddenly dry, unsure whether to respond or what responding might invite.“Anna?” Vincenzo called again, his voice calm but sharp, pulling her out of her spiraling thoughts.She blinked, snapping out of her daze.“Yes. Yes, I insisted on co
Camilla’s words made Anna freeze at the top of the stairs. She slowly turned, her eyes drifting downward, while passing maids halted mid-step, their gazes drawn to the tense scene below. Vincenzo’s jaw tightened. He spun toward Camilla, closing the distance between them in swift strides. “V—answer me,” Camilla said. “Don’t tell me it’s tru—” Vincenzo’s hand shot out, gripping her chin, fingers digging into soft flesh as the words died in her throat. “Shut your fucking mouth,” Vincenzo snarled, his gaze drilling into Camilla like he wanted to pierce her soul. “I’m done tolerating your bullshit.” His voice dropped low, a controlled roar that echoed off the high ceiling. “Anna is not a maid. And whether I fuck her or not is none of your fucking business.” Camilla stared at him, panting, eyes wide with fear and fury. She had so much to say, but dared not speak, not wanting to anger him any further. “This is your last warning, Camilla,” Vincenzo said, each word striking like a ha
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 she pressed both hands against her pregnant stomach. ~~~~ The car ride back to the mansion was a blur of grey streets and swirling thoughts. Anna sat in the backseat, Monica’s words clanging in her head like loose rocks in a tin can. How could James, the same man she thought couldn’t hurt a fly, the man who brought her coffee in bed, treated her like a princess, and proposed to her on her twenty-fourth birthday in the very park where they’d had their first picnic and promised her forever, also be the same man involved in illegal business, even selling human organs? Cheating on her with Monica for a whole year was one thing, but she had never expected him to be capable of somethin
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