Masukš¦Roots That Holdš¦Lucaās truck bounced along the narrow road away from the estate. His hand stayed firm on my thigh, thumb stroking slowly even as tension lined his jaw.āWeāre not running,ā he said quietly. āBut weāre not facing this half-dressed either. My villa. Ten minutes away.āI nodded, still buzzing from everything, the grove, the barn, the risk. āHe wonāt let go easily. Davide never does.āLuca glanced at me. āThen we make him. Together.āHis villa sat on a gentle hill overlooking the olive groves, simple stone walls and wide terraces. Inside, it smelled of woodsmoke and herbs. He led me straight to the bedroom, pulling me into a deep kiss the moment the door closed.āShower first,ā he murmured against my lips. āThen we talk. Then⦠whatever you need.āThe hot water felt like heaven. Luca joined me, soaping my body with gentle hands that quickly turned hungry. He pressed me against the tiled wall, fingers sliding between my legs again.āStill sensitive?ā he asked, circling m
š¦Secrets in the Silver Groveš¦I showed Luca the message on my phone, my hand shaking slightly. The party lights twinkled in the distance, music drifting through the olive trees like nothing was wrong.Luca read it fast, his jaw tightening. āTen minutes? This is bullshit.ā He looked toward the path where my cousin and my ex were still standing, watching us. āStay calm. Weāll handle this.āMy cousin crossed her arms. āYou two look⦠busy. Everything okay?āāFine,ā I said quickly, forcing a smile. āJust showing Luca the old trees. Family history and all that.āMy ex, Davide, smirked. āHistory, huh? You always did like sneaking off, Sophia.āLuca stepped slightly in front of me. āThe lady doesnāt need your commentary. Move along.āDavideās eyes narrowed. āCareful, vineyard boy. Sheās got a habit of moving on when something better comes along.āMy cousin grabbed his arm. āLetās go back to the party. Theyāre about to cut the cake.āAs they walked away, Luca pulled me deeper into the grove.
š¦Shadows Among the Silver Leavesš¦"Stay still or we'll both fall," a low, commanding voice growled in my ear.My back pressed against the rough trunk of an ancient olive tree, leaves shimmering silver in the moonlight. Strong hands gripped my hips, holding me steady as my legs wrapped around a narrow waist. I hadn't planned on this, sneaking away from my cousin's engagement party at the family estate but here I was, heart hammering, with a stranger's fingers already sliding under my dress."I don't even know your name," I gasped as two thick fingers traced along the edge of my lace panties."Luca," he answered, voice rough like aged wine. "And you're Sophia. The fiery one who gives speeches at family gatherings. I've watched you all night."His fingers pushed my panties aside and slid along my folds. I was already soaked. He groaned softly. "Christ, you're dripping. Been thinking about this since you argued with your uncle about the wedding menu?"I moaned quietly, hips rocking agai
š¦Waves of Foreverš¦Nico locked the door and turned to me, rain still dripping from his hair. āHeās gone. But the damage might already be done.āI leaned against the wall, heart racing. āThe board knows Iām here. Marco will twist everything. The Rome position⦠my careerā¦āNico crossed the space and pulled me into his arms. His bare chest was warm against my cheek. āLook at me, Elena.ā His green eyes were steady. āDo you want Rome? Or do you want this? Us?āI searched his face. āI want both. But mostly⦠I want you. This feels real, Nico. Scary real.āHe kissed me deeply, hands sliding under his shirt I was wearing. āThen we fight for it. Together.āWe moved back to the bedroom. The storm outside matched the one in my chest. Nico laid me down gently this time. No rush.āTalk to me while I love you,ā he whispered, kissing down my neck. āTell me what youāre scared of.āāIām scared of losing everything I worked for,ā I breathed as his mouth found my breast. āBut Iām more scared of walking
š¦Thunder and Temptationš¦I showed Nico the glowing screen. āMy ex. Heās at the museum asking about me. This canāt be a coincidence.āNicoās arms tightened around me. His cock was still buried deep inside me, warm and thick. āRight now?ā he growled. āWhile Iām still inside you?āI nodded, breath shaky. āHeās persistent. We broke up six months ago, but he keeps showing up when I get close to something good.āNico pulled out slowly, both of us wincing. He grabbed my phone and set it face down on the table. āHe can wait.ā His green eyes burned into mine. āIām not done with you yet, Elena.āHe scooped me up like I weighed nothing and carried me down the hall to his bedroom. Rain hammered the windows. Lightning flashed across the sea. He laid me on the huge bed and covered me with his body again.āTell me about him later,ā he said, kissing down my neck. āRight now I want to hear you moan my name again.āI arched into him as his mouth found my breast. āNico⦠we should check the message.āā
š¦Storm-Kissed Strangerš¦āGet inside before you drown!ā a deep voice shouted over the howling wind.Rain lashed my face as I stumbled toward the cliffside villaās open door. My soaked dress clung to every curve, and my suitcase wheels stuck in the mud. Iād missed the last bus from Cefalù after my museum meeting ran late, and this storm had come out of nowhere.Strong hands grabbed my arm and pulled me inside. The door slammed shut, cutting off the roar of the sea crashing below the cliffs.I looked up into the most intense green eyes Iād ever seen. The man was tall, broad-shouldered, with wet black hair plastered to his forehead and stubble shadowing a sharp jaw. Water dripped from his white shirt, which stuck to a powerful chest.āYouāre freezing,ā he said, voice rough like gravel under tires. āIām Nico. This is my place. You okay?āāElena,ā I answered, teeth chattering. āI got caught in the storm. My phone died. I saw the lightsā¦āNico didnāt wait. He grabbed a thick blanket from t
š¦Bossās Dirty Commandsš¦I swallowed hard, still sitting on the edge of the conference table with Alessandroās cock still buried deep inside me."What is it?" he asked again, voice low.I showed him the screen. "The board knows, they want me in a meeting first thing tomorrow. The
š¦Bent Over the Conference Tableš¦The conference room door clicked shut behind me. I was still holding the files when Alessandroās voice cut through the silence."Lock it."I turned the lock, heart already racing. "Mr. Moretti, the team just left. You wanted to review the export number
š¦Burned by Etnaās Fireš¦ I froze with the phone still in my hand. Matteoās body went stiff behind me, his arm tightening around my waist. "Who the fuck is that?" he asked, voice low and sharp. I sighed and set the phone face down. "My ex. Marco. He left me two years ago fo
š¦Fingers in the Rainš¦ Rain hammered the train windows. I gripped the overhead bar as the car swayed hard around a curve. My skirt clung cold and wet to my thighs. Only one other person sat in the dim car. He watched me from the back. Green eyes locked on mine the second I stepped inside. I sli







