Mag-log inRhaena's POVMassimo appeared at my elbow. "It was lovely seeing you again," he said. "I hope we'll have a chance to talk more tomorrow at the wedding.""Perhaps," I said, the same noncommittal answer as before.He leaned in closer, his voice dropping. "And if you find another one of my cards, please do call this time."Before I could respond, he pressed something into my hand - another business card.My stomach dropped.Alessio was going to lose his mind."I should go," I said quickly, pulling away. "Early morning tomorrow. Goodnight, Massimo."I didn't wait for his response, just turned and headed toward where Alessio was waiting by the door, looking like a thundercloud.His eyes immediately dropped to the card in my hand, and I saw his jaw clench.We walked to the car in tense silence. He opened my door without a word, and I climbed in, clutching Massimo's new card.The drive back to our villa was silent and charged. I could practically feel the anger and possessiveness radiating f
Rhaena's POVWhen we arrived at the main villa, it was already bustling with activity. Cars were parked along the drive, people were moving about, and the entire place was lit up beautifully.Tomorrow this would be filled with wedding guests. Tonight it was just family and the wedding party for the rehearsal and dinner.Alessio came around to help me out of the car, and we walked up to the entrance together.My mother was waiting just inside, looking radiant in a elegant cream-colored dress. When she saw me, her face lit up."Rhaena! You look beautiful!" she exclaimed, pulling me into a hug."So do you, Mom," I said honestly. She looked happier than I'd seen her in years.Sandro appeared beside her, looking distinguished in his own tuxedo. He hugged me as well, then clapped Alessio on the shoulder."There are my kids," he said warmly, and I saw Alessio tense slightly at the word. "You both look wonderful. I'm so glad you're here.""Congratulations," I said to both of them. "I'm so hap
Rhaena's POVThe next morning, I woke up in Alessio's bed, wrapped in his arms, my body deliciously sore from everything he'd done to me the night before.He'd been true to his word about reminding me who I belonged to. Multiple times. In multiple ways. Until I was hoarse from screaming his name and couldn't have denied it even if I'd wanted to.The memory made heat flood through me even now, made me clench my thighs together at the phantom sensation of his dominance, his control, his absolute possession of my body."Good morning, spitfire," he murmured against my neck, his arms tightening around me."Good morning," I replied, my voice still slightly rough.He pressed a kiss to my shoulder. "Stay here. I'm going to make you breakfast.""You don't have to—""I want to," he interrupted, already extracting himself from the bed. "You need to eat after last night. I was... intense."That was an understatement.He pulled on his boxer briefs and left the room, and I lay there for a few minut
Rhaena's POVAlessio reached for a bottle of luxurious body wash—something that smelled like sandalwood, citrus, and a hint of spice that perfectly matched his natural scent. He poured a generous amount into his palm and began washing me with slow, deliberate strokes. His large hands glided over my shoulders, down my arms, then cupped my breasts, thumbs circling my nipples until they tightened into hard peaks again. I sighed, leaning into his touch as he massaged the soap into my skin, paying special attention to every mark he had left on me earlier.“You’re so beautiful like this,” he whispered, voice rough with emotion. “Marked by me. Still dripping with my cum. It makes me want to keep you this way forever.”His hands moved lower, sliding over my waist and hips, then between my thighs. He was gentle but thorough, fingers carefully cleaning my swollen folds while avoiding direct pressure on my oversensitive clit. Still, the light touch was enough to make me whimper and press my fore
Rhaena's POVI whined in protest, trying to rock my hips up to chase the friction, but he held me firmly in place with his hands on my ass, controlling every movement.He kept me there for long, agonizing minutes—thrusting slow and deep, then speeding up only to slow again when he felt my walls start to flutter around him. It was exquisite torture, different from the vibrator but just as devastating. I begged, pleaded, whispered filthy promises, anything to make him let me come.Finally, when I was nearly sobbing with need, tears of frustration and overwhelming pleasure leaking from the corners of my eyes, he leaned down and captured my mouth in a deep, devouring kiss. His tongue fucked my mouth in time with his cock, claiming every part of me.“Come for me now, Rhaena,” he commanded against my lips, voice dark and velvet. “Come on my cock like the good girl you are.”The permission shattered me.My orgasm exploded through me with blinding intensity. I screamed into his mouth, body se
Rhaena's POVI wrapped both hands around him now, stroking with long, deliberate pulls. Twisting slightly at the head on every upstroke. Alessio’s head fell back against the pillows, eyes half-closed, jaw clenched tight. His breathing grew ragged, chest rising and falling faster. Those green eyes flicked down to watch my hands moving on him, the sight clearly driving him higher.“Fuck, baby… your hands feel too good,” he rasped, one hand fisting in my hair, not pulling, just holding on as if to anchor himself.I leaned in, pressing open-mouthed kisses to his chest, tasting the salt of his skin. My own body was heating up rapidly now. My nipples had pebbled again, brushing against his side with every movement and sending little jolts of pleasure through me. The soreness in my ass mixed with the deep, empty ache inside my pussy, reminding me how perfectly he had filled me earlier, how brutally he had claimed me.I wanted that again. Needed it.But first, I wanted to drive him as crazy a
Rhaena’s POVI quickly grabbed my phone from the bedside drawer where I must have left it last night, even though I didn't remember doing that. Then I followed him out of the bedroom, down a hallway, and into what turned out to be a really nice, modern kitchen. It ha
Alessio’s POVI glanced around, taking in the crowd, the strangers brushing too close, hands lingering too long. “Yeah. Huge difference.”Her eyes narrowed. “I didn’t ask you to come.”“No,” I said quietly. “You didn’t.”The music in the club suddenly changed, the beat dropping even lower, heavier
Rhaena’s POVMy stomach twisted in a way that had nothing to do with the alcohol.I stared at the screen for a moment, like if I waited long enough, the name might disappear. It didn’t. A message sat there, glowing against the dark.Hey Rhaena, I’m sorry about how things ended between us. Can we ta
Rhaena’s POVI got to the club later than I expected and parked my car a little farther away than I wanted. The street was already crowded, cars lining both sides, people laughing and talking as they headed inside. I sat in my car for a moment with my hands on the steering wheel, listening to the m







