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CHAPTER FORTY

Author: Rena_bliss
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TESSA

Yes, I do. I definitely do.

Under different circumstances, our paths would have never crossed. If I had been a little more careful that night, a little more aware of where I was going… maybe none of this would have happened. Maybe I wouldn't be in this situation to begin with.

I fell back onto the bed, hoping that if I lay still long enough, I could silence the thoughts of him that refused to leave my mind.

The morning dragged on. I stayed in bed until I could no longer bear to be confined to that space.

I freshened up, wrapping a towel around my body as I stared at my reflection through the fogged mirror.

The gun wound on my arm was almost healed, a little scar forming at the spot. That night flashed in my mind like a painful memory I desperately needed to erase. The gunshots, the bodies, the fear and the pain.

In a million years, I never would have imagined myself to be a part of something this dangerous.

I wanted a way out. But there was none. Not when every decis
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  • Claimed by the Italian Mafia King   CHAPTER FORTY-TWO

    TESSA I lost track of time as I laid in bed, staring at the ceiling above. The moonlight came in through the window, illuminating the room. It was half past eight when I finally found the strength in me to get up and freshen up. I put on a long silk robe that reached to my ankles after taking a shower. I went back to bed but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get comfortable. It wasn't because of the bed or anything, but because my thoughts wouldn't quiet down. I gave up, rising to my feet as I paced the room back and forth. I couldn't keep living like this. The push and pull game going on between me and Leonardo was getting under my skin, driving me insane in ways I couldn't even explain. One day he has his face buried between my legs and the next we're not talking? He teases me and promises to make sure I'm safe yet keeps me in here with no regard for my mental health. It was all too confusing. I know life isn't meant to be a bed of roses but at the same time, I didn't

  • Claimed by the Italian Mafia King   CHAPTER FORTY-ONE

    TESSA Even over lunch, my thoughts kept drifting back to Leonardo. His face, his body, his voice whenever he was being flirty and teasing me. He looked shut off from the world, like he had built a wall nobody could scale through around himself. One second he'd be looking at me like a desert he can't wait to have and the next he's walking out on me as if I was too insignificant, just like this morning. But sitting here with Alex, listening to his jokes and his flirtatious words felt easy. It didn't feel like I was walking on eggshells around him unlike a certain someone. Lunch with them was like a breath of fresh air. We ate while having fun and light conversations. This was my third encounter with the both of them but it felt like we knew each other from years back with how easy going the conversations were. “And that's how he ended up getting dumped by his first love,” Camilla said as she spilled the tea on Alex's first relationship. “Oh my God. That's terrible,” I said,

  • Claimed by the Italian Mafia King   CHAPTER FORTY

    TESSA Yes, I do. I definitely do. Under different circumstances, our paths would have never crossed. If I had been a little more careful that night, a little more aware of where I was going… maybe none of this would have happened. Maybe I wouldn't be in this situation to begin with. I fell back onto the bed, hoping that if I lay still long enough, I could silence the thoughts of him that refused to leave my mind. The morning dragged on. I stayed in bed until I could no longer bear to be confined to that space. I freshened up, wrapping a towel around my body as I stared at my reflection through the fogged mirror. The gun wound on my arm was almost healed, a little scar forming at the spot. That night flashed in my mind like a painful memory I desperately needed to erase. The gunshots, the bodies, the fear and the pain. In a million years, I never would have imagined myself to be a part of something this dangerous. I wanted a way out. But there was none. Not when every decis

  • Claimed by the Italian Mafia King   CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

    TESSA I sat up against the headboard, the sheets tangling around my thighs as I stared at the figure standing at the doorway. The sun was out, there was no masking what he saw. He had just witnessed me moaning his name in my sleep and the smirk on his face did nothing to hide his amusement. Oh my God. Can this get any worse? “How–how long have you been there?” I blurted the first thing that came to my mind. “Long enough to hear how badly you want me,” he took a step inside the room, filling up the space. I instantly felt exposed under his intense gaze although I was fully clothed. “Judging by how loud you were even in your sleep and how flushed you look right now,” his lips curved into a slow, knowing smirk. “I'd say you were having one hell of a dream, piccola.” My stomach twisted. “You probably misheard,” I tried to be defensive. He chuckled, the sound like a low hum as it vibrated through the room. My mind went back to earlier when he had his face buried between my legs

  • Claimed by the Italian Mafia King   CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT

    TESSA “Thank you for dessert.” My head spun at his words. Heat crept up to my cheeks. For a second, I felt amazed at how my body responded to his every touch. The way his hands and lips brought me to highs I never knew existed. But it terrified me. This was far from a fairytale. I was no Belle and letting myself get lost in whatever facade this was, scared me to my core. I looked away, still feeling the tingle between my thighs. I could still feel his lips on me, the way his tongue swirled and kissed me down there. Oh God! This shouldn't be happening. “You taste amazing,” he whispered into my ear and my stomach flipped at his words. I scooted away from him, trying to smoothen out the hem of his sweater I wore to cover my thighs. I cleared my throat. “Leonardo…this can't keep happening. This isn't— whatever this is, it's not real…” I tried to form as I raked my fingers through my hair. “Not real?” His tone was low, almost amused. “Yet you let me in.” “I–” “Stop trying t

  • Claimed by the Italian Mafia King   CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN

    TESSA I bit on my lower lip, resting my back against the couch as I rubbed my fingers against my folds, amazed by how wet I was. The feeling was both dangerous and electrifying. Touching myself in front of him and to make it more intense was the way his eyes never left mine as if holding a silent dare. Within a blink of an eye, he was right in front of me, towering above me. His body blocked the view of the city outside. He gripped my hand that was in my shorts, pulling them out. He lowered his head, plopping my fingers that had just been down there into his mouth. His lips were warm around my fingers. My lips parted as I watched him suck my fingers. My chest heaved. I was burning with need. With each breath I took, the ache between my legs intensified. My lips parted but no words came out. A low moan came from him as he sucked on my fingers and that was my undoing. I tried to recollect myself and stand up but he placed his hands on both sides of the couch, caging me in. “Da

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