LOGINDante's POV"Everything's about possession with you." Gianna tried to shake her head, but my grip held firm."Always, amore mio. Always."Her glare didn’t hide it, the faint glint of want flashing in her eyes.I released her chin and reached for a plate, beginning to fill it. "What would you like?" I asked."I can serve myself.""Humor me." My tone left no room for argument.She sighed, surrendering. "Fine. Eggs. Fruit. Toast."I filled her plate generously, scrambled eggs, toast, and fresh berries, far more than she'd asked for. I set it in front of her, then added a cup of juice."That's too much," she protested."You'll eat what I give you." I served myself a modest portion, but my attention remained entirely on her.She picked up her fork, then took a small bite. Then another. Within moments, she was eating with genuine hunger, the delicate bites turning more enthusiastic.I found myself smiling, watching her devour the meal. There was something primal and satisfying about seeing
Dante's POV My control was hanging by a thread, one that shrank with every small gasp escaping her lips, every arch of her body into my touch. Unable to resist any longer, my free hand moved up, abandoning the cloth to trace the curve of her jaw with my fingertips. Her skin was hot and silk-soft. I traced her cheekbone, then moved lower to her full, wet lips. Her mouth parted on a shaky exhale, and I felt her warm breath against my fingers. Torturously, I traced the edge of her lips, feeling them part wider beneath my touch. My thumb dipped just inside, grazing her bottom lip, pulling it down slightly. Her tongue darted out, whether intentionally or not, I couldn't tell, and the wet heat of it against my thumb sent a bolt of pure lust straight through me. I leaned in, bringing my mouth close to hers, so close our breaths mingled, so close I could already taste her on my lips. Almost kissing. Almost giving in. Almost losing this battle entirely. Gianna's gaze dropped to my m
Dante's POV “Relax,” I murmured against her ear, my lips grazing the damp skin there. “I’m not going to hurt you.” “Not again, you mean.” “Not again,” I agreed, though the words came out heavier than I intended. She shut her eyes, and I could see her beginning to enjoy it, her breathing evening out. When I brought the cloth around to her front, I paused. The elegant line of her throat... her breasts rose above the waterline, perfect handfuls topped with dusky pink nipples. They were swollen from last night, marked with my teeth and lips, and yet, God, they were beautiful. She’s fucking perfect. As if sensing my gaze, her nipples hardened into tight peaks. She opened her eyes, meeting mine, and caught me staring. A faint blush spread across her cheeks, and it took every ounce of control not to lean down and take one into my mouth. A sly smile curved her lips. “So this is the real reason... why you’re doing this,” she taunted, voice low and teasing. I tilted my head, taken ab
Dante's POVGianna stood there, still holding her ground, exactly as I expected. This was her way of telling me she was rebelling, that she wouldn’t be controlled, that I couldn’t just dictate her every move.“You really can’t help yourself, can you?” she asked, defiant. “Always giving orders, always trying to prove you’re in control.”My eyes narrowed. “You’re the one who keeps testing it.”She folded her arms tighter, the sheet slipping enticingly low on her shoulder. "Then maybe stop trying to control me."She wanted a fight. She always did. And she didn't realize that part of me craved it too, the fire in her, the way she refused to bend even when she knew I could break her in an instant.I let out a ragged breath and strode toward her with purpose.Her eyes widened slightly, but she didn't back down. She never did.Before she could react or protest, I gripped the sheet and stripped it away in one smooth motion, leaving her completely naked and exposed.For once, she didn't move.
Dante's POVGianna looked so small standing before me, the sheet pooled around her waist, revealing parts of her inner thighs.I couldn't stop staring at what I'd done to her body.My fingers traced every mark, every bruise, every evidence of my loss of control. Faint red marks scattered across her pale skin like some fucked-up work of violence. Her breasts, her ribs, her hips, all marked by my mouth, my teeth, my hands."Does it hurt?"She rolled her eyes, though the gesture lacked its usual fire. "What do you expect? You weren't exactly gentle."I was supposed to feel triumphant. Victorious. I'd marked her, claimed her, made her mine in the most primal way possible.But instead of satisfaction, guilt crashed over me in relentless waves. I’d let my anger take control, let my obsession with possessing her, punishing her for trying to escape, drown out everything else.I’d been blinded by lust, consumed by the need to make her scream my name, to remind her she belonged to me... and I h
Gianna's POVSunlight filtered through the curtains, warm and bright against my closed eyelids. I stirred, every muscle in my body protesting the movement.God, I was sore.Not just sore, aching, deliciously exhausted in ways I’d never experienced before. My thighs trembled as I stretched, and heat flooded my cheeks as the memories of last night rushed back.Dante’s mouth on me, his fingers inside me, twirling at the perfect spot, his voice commanding me to come, to surrender, to give him everything.And I had.I blinked my eyes open slowly, expecting to see the dark walls of the punishment room. Instead, I found myself surrounded by rich mahogany furniture and elegant décor.Dante’s bedroom.He’d brought me here while I slept.I raised a hand to rub the sleep from my eyes, and something caught the morning light. A brilliant flash of green and white made me freeze.My hand.There was a ring on my finger.An engagement ring.I bolted upright in complete disbelief. I wiped my eyes frant







