Vivian’s POV
As promised, Tommy snuck in my bed last night and made me orgasm so many times I lost count. He was so skillful with every part of his body. I often wonder how he learned everything he knew. Was there some class men can take somewhere? He would have aced every one of those lessons.I had one exam today that I knew I passed with flying colors and was now all giddy to meet Tommy for dinner. I needed some answers and last night we did everything but talk. When I woke in the morning he was gone, like most mornings.At first it was perfect. I didn't want any relationships and I loved that he didn't press any boundaries. I was here pursuing my medical degree, far from home and with no family or friends close by.My parents were both lawyers, but died when I was only ten in a car accident. I was in the back seat unable to do anything but watch them bleed out. I knew that was why I wanted to be a doctor. I never wanted to watch helplessly while someone I loved died.Of course, I never loved anyone after I lost my parents though. Tommy was the first person I let get close to me. It was by pure accident too. We hooked up at a party last year, then kept finding each other, mostly in bed. I can't even recall exactly when it happened, but I was finding myself counting down the minutes until we saw each other again.Tommy was so free with a wild spirit. His best friends Danny, Paul, and Gio were always at his side that sometimes they seemed more like bodyguards than friends.Danny and Paul were like annoying, foul mouth brothers, and Gio was the serious one. He didn't like our relationship and made it very obvious with his stares and comments to me. I didn't understand, but we were just casually hooking up in the beginning so I didn't care either.Then something happened, somehow we became inseparable. Every night he snuck into my bed and I found myself unable to fall asleep until he came to me.My 21st birthday just passed and Tommy threw me a huge party on a boat. A boat he rented! No, it was more like a freaking yacht. He went all out for me. He even gave me a bracelet as my present that was probably more money than everything I owned combined.I knew Tommy came from old money. He didn't hide his expensive clothes or shy away from flaunting the fact he could have anything he wanted. We rarely spoke about our family, so I wasn't sure what his dad did for a living. I just knew they were loaded and his mom had passed away a long time ago.His father became stone cold to him after his mother's death. I was sure that was why he was so rambunctious now. He was off on his own without daddy's strict gaze to tell him he was doing everything wrong.I didn't know what it was like to have any type of parents growing up. I was sent to live with my aunt after my parents died. She was an unloving woman who seemed to be afraid of me. I was only ten at the time so I never understood her problem.I was given everything I needed or asked for, but once I turned eighteen, I just left. There was no love at home, no close friends to miss, and I needed to find out who I was on my own. That's how I ended up in New York with barely two pennies to my name."You look stunning dear." Tommy pulled me from my thoughts as he stood over me. I had been sitting with Gio at a fancy restaurant for at least an hour waiting for him to arrive. All Gio would tell me was that he was late. He wasn't much of a talker."You look delicious." I responded, standing to hug him. His lips found mine instantly, taking an aggressive kiss right there in front of all these strangers. I shyly pulled away with a blush. I loved how he overwhelmed me, but I didn't like everyone else seeing it."Don't be modest now babe, we both know you are a wild one." He teased, making me smack his chest."What is wrong with you?" I laughed with an even deeper blush. I can't believe he just said that.Our sex life was definitely more than I ever experienced with anyone else before. He was gentle but dominating, and he had no shame in devouring every part of me. Tommy definitely woke a part of me that I didn't know existed.He was never rough or called me anything but sweet pet names though. My mind sometimes wandered into being a little more submissive or us role playing in some crazy fantasy. I mostly blamed porn for that. It was not realistic, yet made me curious.Gio nodded to a man next to Tommy then left. My eyes drifted back to Tommy then moved slowly to the large presence in the room. Why was this man so scary looking and why was I afraid of him?"This is my cousin, Niko. We have a meeting soon so I hope it's ok if he joins us for dinner." Tommy guided me to sit. I took a hard gulp looking back into that man's eyes. They were so intense I felt a chill run through my body. Did he kill people for fun? He definitely had that serial killer look down perfectly."It's nice to meet you, Niko." Once his name left my lips his eyes looked over me, then his jaw visibly clenched. Was I not supposed to address him by his name?He just nodded to me then called over a waiter to order some drinks. Drinks for him and Tommy, not even bothering to ask if I wanted anything. That wasn't rude at all!"How was your exam today?" Tommy asked, grabbing my hand to get my attention back on him. I'm sure he could sense my disapproval of his cousin."It was easy!""Easy? 60% of kids fail that class because of that exam.""Well, I had an amazing study partner." I gave him a sexy smile. He came over a lot to study, but that was not what actually happened.He chuckled with the same lust filled eyes as mine. "I love studying this body." He replied as his hand went to my thigh and squeezed."Tommy!" I quietly scolded while biting my bottom lip. This man had no decency, especially when it came to me."You promised an explanation last night." I quickly said before he distracted me any further."I thought I explained myself very, very well last night." He winked at me then addressed the waiter to order me a drink and all of our food. He had never ordered my food before. Luckily, he got my favorite on the menu so I didn't argue."You didn't explain anything and since when do you order for me?" I folded my arms disapprovingly. Ok, maybe I was a little mad about it."Are you serious with this woman?" Niko spit out with pure hatred. Somehow his eyes grew even darker. He definitely didn't like me or that I was with Tommy.What was everyone's problem? I shrank under his hard gaze then looked back at Tommy. I can't handle that man. He would strangle me before the night was done if I spoke to him."Are you in trouble?" I asked him."Impossible." He replied with a huge smile."In danger?""Always!" He wiggled his eyebrows at me like it was a joke."I'm serious, Tommy. I know we said no relationship, but this has definitely become more than just fuck buddies. You walked into that club last night like a man on a mission to kill any male that dared touch me. It was just a strip club for a bachelorette party. I wasn't even drinking. Then that man showed up and ordered everything to stop with these big scary men." I pointed to Niko, as he was one of those big scary men."I may have slightly overreacted. That is not how bachelorette parties are back home. Those men that showed up would never hurt you so there is nothing to be scared of. Can we enjoy our meal now? I don't want to speak of this!" His last sentence was all command. There was that tone I didn't know was possible to come from the Tommy I knew."No, we cannot! You gave me no explanation. What did you think bachelorette parties were like anyway? It's the twenty-first century, Tommy. We aren't little servants to men. Women's rights, remember!"Tommy smiled at my little outburst then leaned close to me. "I know about women's rights. I also know you are mine!" His eyes stared at me so possessively it was a little scary. I thought I was his, but I never thought it would mean he tried to own me.I took a hard gulp then diverted my eyes to Niko. His cold blue eyes bore into my skull like he wanted it to just combust. What the fuck was his problem?I felt Tommy's finger graze over my skin. "Baby, I apologized many times last night. Can we drop this now? I want to know how my baby's day was, not speak about my family. You are not in danger, you would never be in danger by my side. I promise, ok?" His voice was soft as he spoke to me. His fingers slowly causing my skin to light up in pleasure. This was the Tommy I loved and wanted."Can you just tell me that everything is ok at home? I don't want to cause any problems or make drama for you. Was that man your father? Does he not approve of you being with me? Should we stop seeing each other?""No!""No what? No, he doesn't approve? No, he isn't your father?""Stop!" He ordered, making me jump."I don't like this, Tommy." I stood up suddenly."Where are you going?" He demanded."The bathroom you asshole. Do I need permission now?" My eyes were on fire at the way he was treating me. I didn't miss the little smirk on Niko's face either."No, I'm sorry." He sat back down taking a big chug of his drink. I rolled my eyes and walked away from the table.So far, I was not liking Tommy's family and I'm sure they didn't like me.Amy POVZander's fingers were still tangled in my hair, his chest rising and falling beneath me, warm and steady. The way he made me feel; safe, seen, worshipped, it was everything... at least I thought it was. "Marry me," he whispered against my hair."What?" I laughed softly, my cheek resting on his chest. He was insane, and I loved it."Tomorrow," he added, his voice sure. It wasn't really a question, more like a need for me to give him everything. "Marry me. Let's leave this ridiculous house behind and start the life we always talked about. No more delays. No more waiting. I just want us."I shifted, moving to straddle him, my hands trailing along his chest as I searched his face. My body ached, pussy still sore and used up in the best way... but I still craved him. I always would."You're serious?" I asked, breath catching in my throat.His hands settled at my hips. "I've never been more sure of anything. I waited too long for this, for you. I want you to be my wife. I want a ho
Michael POVMy head was throbbing, and the day was only half done. We moved to the table to enjoy Nonna's famous soup with family, but no one was in the mood for family bonding. My Uncles sat tight together, like three musketeers, banding together to take us all down. They could go fuck themselves. Paul quietly brooded, casting glances my way to say he was disappointed in me. He could go fuck himself too. Lucy still wasn't here, but I told myself she was fine, ignoring how my gut had been twisting from her absence.Vinnie was another story. He had that kid-like smile on, rubbing his hands together over the steaming bowl of soup. He could pretend everything was fine, that I was actually believing the lies he spun to me, but I was about to pistol-whip him if he didn't stop winking at me.Nonna moved with quiet precision, ladling soup into ceramic bowls like this wasn't the most calculated day of our lives. She didn't speak. Didn't look at any of us. Just moved, slow, steady, methodic
Lucy POVI locked my door and paced the floor. I was okay. Safe, technically. But it didn't feel that way.The air in the room was tight. The walls too close. I laid back on my bed and stared at the ceiling like it might give me answers. The sheets felt like a trap. My chest was heavier than it had any right to be.Somewhere below, I could still hear their voices. Or maybe I couldn't. Maybe the whole house was just holding its breath, waiting.I was supposed to be stronger than this.I reached for my phone without thinking. I didn't even know who I was calling until I heard her voice."Hey," I said softly.There was a pause. The kind that meant she already knew."What's wrong?" She asked, her voice so calming I wanted to let go and cry, but I didn't answer. The words were there, clawing to get out, but I couldn't speak them."Lucy?" She pressed."I don't know what I'm doing," I finally whispered through the phone."Is it Michael?" Vivian asked, her voice gentle but steady. That famili
Michael POV"Is that your whore you knocked up? Pretty little thing." Vito smiled like he'd just stepped on something soft and squirming. He'd found a pressure point, and of course, it was Lucy."She's not your concern," I snapped. Vinnie shot me a look that said easy, but I was already turning down the hall. "We have business to discuss.""I think this should stay between close family," Vito called, stopping in the doorway to my office. His eyes slid to Paul with that lazy death-stare he liked to hand out."He's my Second. You know the code." I didn't slow, just dropped into my chair and cracked my neck. Every word out of Vito's mouth had a blade tucked in it. He wasn't here to talk. He was here to find out where the cracks were, what made me tick, how far I'd bend, and where exactly my loyalties lie."Anyone can be Second," Uncle Bruno said as he brushed past Paul, casual as a threat."A simple bullet can end his reign, if he isn't willing to step down on his own," Vito added, lower
Lucy POVThe kitchen smelled like roasted tomatoes, garlic, and fresh bread, all the things that usually meant comfort in a home. But today, here, right now, even the air felt tight.Vinnie threw a dish towel over his shoulders, sleeves rolled up. "Soup's just about ready," he said cheerfully. "Nonna's been putting in the works. Chicken, leeks, orzo."Vinnie nudged me toward the island like I was some nervous stray he didn't want to spook. His hand barely grazed my elbow before he pulled it back, like touching me too long might break something."You're walking like you're headed to a firing squad," he teased, grabbing an apple from the counter and tossing it in the air."Maybe I am," I muttered, snagging a knife to slice an onion, like I belonged here or something.He leaned against the counter, watching me. Not with judgment, just that casual, annoying patience he always had."You don't want to be here, do you?" He nudged a little further. He wanted something and I had no idea what.
Amy POVZander looked to his cock and my eyes widened. He was fully hard again, that sexy vein throbbing and pumping all his blood south. He loved how I completely submitted to him, and it made my insides throb so hard.His fingers started rocking the toy inside me, forcing more moans and pleas from my lips."Please, fuck me." I cried out.He gave me a sharp gaze, silent but undeniable. He roughly grabbed my body that was arched backwards, adjusted me so I was leaning on my elbows instead of palms. His face was indifferent, pissed at me for some reason I wasn't sure of, but he also admired how I let him position me just how he needed. He grabbed his dick, his tip teasing my entrance. He was playing with me, testing me, and I was about to explode with frustration."I can't take anymore, Zander. Please, just fuck me." I begged, tears sitting in my eyes. But the look he gave me told me he didn't like my words. Without warning he thrusted hard inside me, forcing my back to arch more an