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
TESSAI shifted my gaze immediately, making it seem like I was preoccupied with whatever I was doing.Smooth right? Well it wasn't. My heart raced, my cheeks burning in embarrassment.He had just caught me shamelessly checking him out!I screamed in my head but had to keep my cool.He came around, taking a seat by the island.I dished two plates, and placed the bigger portion in front of him. He stared at the plate, probably contemplating if it was safe to eat.“I wouldn’t go through the stress of poisoning you, you know? You look really heavy. I’d break my back trying to drag your body out of here.,” I tried to joke.“Comforting,” he said flatly, not looking up.I rolled my eyes at him. “That was supposed to be a joke.”He lifted his gaze. “You're terrible at jokes,” he said, clearly unamused.“Or maybe you're just terrible at laughing,” I muttered under my breath, low enough to avoid him hearing.I carefully lowered myself on the other seat. The air around us was awkward. I twirled
TESSA I wished the ground would open and swallow me whole. I pulled out from his hold, not daring to look up at him nor the other men. “Storms get bad this time of the year. We leave for my safehouse in the city during the weekend.” He said in a business-like tone as if he wasn't a bit affected by what happened. I nodded, not finding my words. “Um… I should get going now..,” I rambled on as my hand raised up to clutch the side of my neck. Without a second thought, I scurried away, passing by the huge men and rushing back up to the room. I mentally cursed myself for how I reacted. What the hell did I say? I couldn't even form a proper sentence? “Oh my God,” I groaned, burying my face into a pillow as I laid down flat on my stomach. I beat at the bed while kicking my feet in the air as muffled sounds escaped through my screams. I knew I was as red as a tomato. Oh my God, they'd probably be thinking we did something! And why did I lean in to him when I should have pushed him a
TESSAMy heart leaped into my throat as the darkness consumed me.“Shit!” I half yelled as the knife slipped from my grip, making a clattering sound as it hit the ground. I squinted my eyes to see who it was although from the voice I already knew. It was Leonardo. “What's happening?” I asked him, my heart still pounding in fright from the thunderstorm. He stood a few feet away, closer to the bookshelf which was a makeshift door to wherever this was.I didn't realise when he came in and now, I felt like I was caught in the act although technically I didn't do anything wrong. ‘Yeah. Except snooping around!’ My mind mocked.“You still haven't answered my question,” He asked. His voice was cold as I saw a dark shadow approach me. “Why are you here?”“I–I was looking for you,” I backed up against the wall.“Why?” He kept coming close till he invaded my personal space. This was my first time seeing him in about two weeks after that night.I suddenly felt claustrophobic. “Um…let's get out
TESSA I stood rooted to the spot as I watched him storm out of the room. My chest rose and fell rapidly. I felt a sting on my chin where he grabbed. I raked my fingers through my hair as I tried to calm myself down. This was all too much. A part of me wanted to be thankful that he saved me from eating that food, but a stronger part hated that his first resort was to kill. She pleaded till her last breath yet he didn't show mercy. How heartless can one get exactly? I wiped the tears on my cheeks, the rain hitting loudly against the windows. I could sense the anger in his tone when I said it would be better if I was dead. Frankly speaking, I think it would. But saving myself is the least of my problems. My family comes first. I need to ensure their safety first. I'd realized I let my emotions get the best of me tonight. But what exactly can be expected when even in my dreams I couldn't get a second of peace. I sat down on the bed, watching the night fade while silently battlin
LEONARDO “Tessa, open this door. Or I'll break it down!” I pounded my fists against the shut door. My patience was running low with this girl. I twisted the knob, ready to break it. “Signore, here are the keys,” one of the maids hurried to me, handing me a bunch of keys. I glared at her. I couldn't trust anyone, not even my workers. If my rivals could infiltrate my employees then I couldn't let my guard down. She scurried away after handing me the keys. I slid it into the key hole and was about to turn when I heard sobs. They were loud at first, then muffled, as if she placed her palms over her mouth to silence herself. I stopped, listening to the sound of her cries. My insides were in disarray. I couldn't understand her. I saved her and she's hiding from me? She should have been thankful for the hidden cameras I had installed all over the place, if not… I pulled back the key and turned on my heels, heading towards my study. My men already had the dead maid in a body bag, r