Chapter 18Johnny's POVI was busy fighting three men who came up to me, and I realized it was a distraction to get to Alessia.I take my knife out now, pissed that these fuckers got into my house. I swiftly stabbed one of the men, letting him fall lifeless, and made my move to the next man. Within a few minutes, he drops dead."It's just you and me now, so I suggest you surrender." I was just about to attack when Ciro came from behind and beheaded him."They got Alessia.” I told him while running in the other direction."Let her go!"The man holding Alessia stopped, turned around, and saw him surrounded by my men. "There's no way you will get out of here alive if you try anything stupid."He started looking around, only to find no exit. "Give her back, and I will let you go."Ciro nods his head and I knew he was about to move in. "I'm going to ask you one last time, let go of Alessia."Before he knew what hit him, Ciro grabbed him by the neck. "Take him to the basement," I instructed
Chapter 19Alessia's POVI was running up the stairs to my room, and my head was dripping with blood. Even though I was running up the stairs, it felt like I was going nowhere."Alessia!" I heard my father's voice behind me. Turning around, I could see his angry red face, and I started running again. I know if he gets hold of me, I'm going to get beaten for what I did to my sister.Just as I reached the top, my mother appeared out of nowhere. "Where do you think you're going, slut?” She asked, and then her fist connected with my face."How dare you hit your sister like that? You're an ungrateful, good for nothing piece of trash!I tried to get up, but my mother kept kicking and screaming at me. "You're going to regret laying a hand on Amara!I felt like laughing. I didn't do anything to Amara; she was the one who hit me with a vase on my head because I didn't clean her room, but I know better than to say it out loud."Strip her and take everything that will keep her warm, then bring me
Chapter 20Alessia's POVI was lying on my bed when the door suddenly opened. I looked up and saw Johnny and Ciro walking inside. Johnny was wearing blue denim with a black t-shirt while Ciro was wearing blue denim with a white t-shirt. I raised my brow at them."You're going out with the girls." He said.I frowned at him, not understanding why I could go out all of a sudden."Why?""Didn't you say you don't have clothes to wear?" Ciro asked in a bored tone.Yes, I know, but is it a good idea seeing that I almost got kidnapped yesterday?" I said questioning them."The girls will be with you the whole time; besides, they are trained assassins.""Yeah, and I have the Russian Mafia and my parents who want me.""Don't you trust the girls or us?" Johnny suddenly asked."Yes, I do trust you.""Then this discussion is over.” Ciro said it rudely.I nodded before standing up.I quickly checked myself in the mirror to redo my hair. I look back and see Johnny still standing there.“You're sure no
Chapter 21Johnny's POVI sit in my office, rubbing my face.Last night, when the girls arrived home, they took Alessia to her room, where she stayed for the rest of the night. As soon as everyone arrived, they told me how many people were sent to catch Alessia.I'm waiting for my gang to come so that we can discuss what to do next. I don't know why I want to protect her against everyone who wants to harm her. My thoughts were interrupted when the door opened."Good morning, boss." Luca and the rest greet me."Morning, we have a lot to discuss, so let's get started."They quickly close the door and take a seat."As you all know, the Mikhas and Berlusconi want Alessia."Suddenly, someone opens the door, and Alessia steps inside."I heard you saying my name." She said this as she looked into my eyes.I stared back at her with a hard look. I want her out, but I also know she's stubborn."Take a seat; we are on limited time," I said instead.She closes the door and takes a seat on the only
Chapter 22Alessia's POVI spent the whole day packing and drawing.No one disturbed me, for which I'm grateful.Only when Isabella came and announced that dinner was ready did I realize that I was hungry.We walked downstairs together, and I could hear voices. When we entered, I saw a few men around the table, drinking and smoking.Johnny leaned down in his chair with a cigarette in his hand, talking to Ciro and Luca. As Isabella and I took our seats, Stefano smiled at me.I gave him a small smile and noticed Isabella watching us with a frown. "Alright, that's it. I think she's in love with Stefano. That's why Camilla asked me, What's going on between the two of us?"I picked up my knife and fork, cutting the steak in front of me. I looked up at Johnny as I ate, swallowing my food."Are your parents going to be there?"Johnny gave me a single nod."So I will be meeting your family?"Again, he only gives me a single nod."Don't stress; his mother and grandmother are lovely people, but
Chapter 23Johnny’s POVI noticed that Ciro was sound asleep, leaving only Alessia and me alone. Alessia stared out of the window while I continued typing on my laptop."Let's go over everything."She looked up at me with a raised eyebrow."For when we get to my other home.""Okay.""Don't ever wander off alone in or out of the house." She looked at me with wide eyes, but I dismissed it and continued, "Always notify Ciro or me when you want to go out, and last but not least, please don't tell my grandmother about anything."She nodded before biting her lip. "What about your father?"I looked at her for a second and said, "He's not going to be there; I don't trust him."She nods and starts fiddling with her fingers, looking out of the window, while I watch her silently. She suddenly looks up, catching me staring at her, and I notice her blush. Then a small smirk forms on my lips, knowing I have some effect on her.When the plane landed, Ciro was wide awake, and I noticed Alessia lookin
Chapter 24Alessia’s POVI walked into the bathroom, and I took a sharp intake of air as I looked at it.It was much more relaxing than the one back at Johnny's other house. The theme color is brown and white with a Spanish flair. It features his and hers washbasins and lavatories, plus a wall of shower heads (nine in total) and a steam shower.The whole place is a double-story log cabin, which I love. It was comfortable and nothing here seems luxurious or sophisticated.I walked over to the bathtub that resembles a small pool and turned on the hot water tab then closed and locked the door. I find a honey bubble bath and pour some into the bathtub before stripping down.I slipped into my hot bathtub, letting out a blissful sight. After spending a while in the bath, I got out and dried myself, my stomach growling in the process.I opened my suitcase on my bed, I found a red silk nightgown that went down to mid-tight, I put on some red lace underwear before brushing my hair letting it fa
Chapter 25Alessia’s POVI woke up to a beautiful view with the sun shining through my window and birds sitting in the big tree near the window. I stood up with a smile and walked to the bathroom where I took my morning bath. I dressed in some ripped jeans, a black t-shirt, and a white jacket, pulling my hair in a messy bun.I walked downstairs finding Elma and Clarissa already having breakfast."Buongiorno". Elma said with a smile."Buongiorno," I said with a smile back."Good morning, Mom and Grandma." I hear Johnny's voice from behind making my heart beat faster.I sit down next to Johnny, his woody scent and cigarette filling my nose.Clarissa served our breakfast within minutes. I had to hold back a moan as I put a piece of ricotta pancake in my mouth and Johnny looked at me with a smirk.I looked at him with a raised eyebrow, "I was thinking that you could redo the old studio of my mother.""What do mean?"He looked at his mother, "She also loves painting as you did a few years a