MasukLEONARDO I never knew the amount of self-control I had until her.I never knew one could get pleasure by pleasuring someone else.I never knew I could get my satisfaction just by seeing her come apart.And now, watching her breathing softly with her hair sprawled across the pillow and her lips slightly pouted, I realized that was all the pleasure I could ever ask for.Her lips parted as she let out a soft moan in her sleep, causing my pants to tighten.She didn't have to lift a finger to get me turned on. Even in her sleep, with her hair everywhere, she was sexy and tempting without even trying.A chuckle escaped my lips and I brushed her hair from her face, my touch lingering on her cheeks.‘You're too beautiful to be killed,’ I recalled the first time I saw her physically after that night. She'd looked scared, but her fear didn't stop her from being bold and even calling me crazy.I wouldn't have thought twice before putting a bullet to her brain. I never left loose ends. But somet
TESSA“Tonight was perfect. Thank you, Leonardo,” I said as we got into the car, ready to head back home.“It was my pleasure, Tesoro,” he replied, his eyes never leaving mine.I relaxed into the leather seats, feeling my cheeks heat up at the intensity of his gaze.His left hand came to rest on my knee through the slit that cut up halfway, drawing little circles. I could feel the warmth on his palms and it ignited a fire within me.The driver started the car and pulled into the road. I tried to distract myself by looking out through the window at the passing cars and buildings that blurred by as we sped down the road, but my mind was running at a hundred miles.The car was quiet, left for the soft hum of the engine but there was a form of heated tension. I could feel it. And the way he rubbed my knees didn't help at all.“Did you…um, did you have fun too?” I tried to start up a conversation. Just anything to distract myself from the heat building inside me.I took a quick look at him
LEONARDO I couldn't stop watching her.The entire drive to La Rosa d'Oro, I'd been trying and failing not to stare. Everything about her pulled at me. The way that dress clung to her curves. The way her fingers kept drifting to the ring. The way she bit her lip when she was nervous. Her very existence.The car slowed down at the entrance to the restaurant. “We're here, Don Vitale,” The driver announced.She looked around with wide eyes, taking in the elegant facade, and I found myself smiling.“Hold on,” I said when she reached for the door handle.Matteo alighted from the passenger seat, discreetly scanning the surroundings before pulling out the folded wheelchair from the back and setting it up.I held the door frame for support, then slowly shifted my weight, sliding from the seat and lowering myself into the chair, wincing slightly at the dull ache that shot up my spine.I circled the car, coming round to Tessa’s side and held the door open for her. I extended my hand to help he
LEONARDO“It's perfect,” she whispered, a tear sliding down her cheeks.I lifted my hand, wiping the tears away with my thumb. I couldn't bear to see her cry. Not for any reason. “You're perfect,” I corrected. Not the ring, not the gifts, nothing could compare to her. Absolutely nothing.My eyes dropped to her full lips, resisting the urge to feel them against mine, to feel our breaths mixed together into something dangerously addictive.Her long lashes fluttered, casting warm shadows beneath her eyes.My chest felt full, warmth coursing through my veins. For the first time in my life, I felt complete.I could never let go. I was so deep in whatever this was that letting go was not an option.Her lips parted, a small breath escaping and I felt all my control slip away. I pulled her in by the waist. I needed to taste her. Fuck! I needed to feel her lips on mine, hear her breathless moans, see the desire burning in her eyes and know that I'm the only one that gets to see this side of
TESSAMy head throbbed.Not too painful, just a dull but heavy pressure behind my eyes, like I hadn’t slept enough even though I knew I had.I kept my eyes closed, hoping the pain would fade as I turned to my side, hugging the pillow closer to my chest.I heard frantic movements coming from outside my door. I slowly peeled my eyes open, adjusting to the light with my brows drawing together.Perhaps it was his men up here. I tried to ignore the sounds, focusing on getting rid of the headache forming when I heard a loud crashing sound.I pulled the duvet away from me and swung my legs off the bed, holding the edge of the bed to steady myself for a bit when my head spun. The marble tiles were cold beneath my feet as I stood up but I didn't bother putting on any slippers.I was still caught up in my thoughts about what could possibly be happening outside when I heard Leonardo's voice filled with urgency. “Careful with that!”“Mi dispiace, Don,” came another voice.I made my way out of my
LEONARDO “I’ll… give you some space,” Tessa murmured, shifting on her feet. I caught her hand before she could leave. “You don't have to go,” I studied her with a frown on my face. The awkward smile on her face, the way she nervously rubbed her elbow and stared down, avoiding my gaze didn't go unnoticed. She had never excused herself whenever I had a session. If anything, she'd stay around to ensure I was comfortable with the procedures. But now, with the way her eyes darted around, but purposely avoiding my gaze, it clearly showed something was wrong. “Um…I have a call I need to make anyway,” she said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes, pulling away from my grip. “I'll leave you to it,” she said faintly, before leaving. I stared at her retreating form, feeling a wave of confusion. She was okay just minutes ago. “I'll begin with the standard stretches,” the physiotherapist said, crouching down in front of me. I paid no attention to her. I hated strangers touching m
TESSA“Why can't I feel my legs?”My chest tightened as those words left his lips and then my heart skipped a bit, my blood ran cold.He looked at me, confusion etched on his face.“Mr. Vitale, take it easy,” the doctor cautioned when Leonardo strained to move his legs but failed once more.“Why th
TESSAI didn't answer, not because I didn't want to stay, but because I was scared. Because anything I said right now could break either of us. But the look on his face as he thought I was repulsed by him was even more heart wrenching.“No,” I said quickly, squatting in front of him. “No, I don't
LEONARDO Fuck this pain! I hated feeling this useless and helpless. I fucking hated the pity looks. It agitated me more than it calmed me. I hated that a mere fucking accident was able to put me down. “Fuck!” I yelled, slamming my fist against the edge of the bed. Pain shot through my knuckle
TESSA“Is–is that blood on your shirt?” Panic rose in my chest as I stared at him. Red stains splattered across his shirt.I raised my eyes to meet his. They were dark, void of any emotion. I desperately prayed for it not to be what I was thinking but a deeper part of me knew exactly what it was.M







