Mag-log inNext to Aunt Alessia stands her daughter, Cristiana. Her face is adorned with an honest smile, but her eyes are giving away more than she wants them to reveal. I know what her problem is and that she’s hoping for me to solve that problem for her. And maybe I will. Even though I know it wouldn’t be a
Xavier might be self-sufficient to protect her, but I’m more ruthless. The fear of going against me has a stronger effect on people who hold a love for their lives and wives and children. And I wouldn’t hesitate to use that fear to keep my family out of danger. Xavier might be an asshole, but he’s s
“My world is a less scary place with you in it, baby. I will kiss you a thousand times every day if that’s what it takes to keep you in love with me for the rest of our days.” [VLADIMIR] "Do you take Vladimir Perazzo as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or
“Do you really?” I tease, although the insinuation makes my nerves tingle. I watch him take a sip before leaning on the railing and chuckling. “Enjoy this time as much as you can, because once we’re done with dinner, I’m not letting you out of my sight, out of my reach, and out of my bed,” moving c
I swallow. “What is it?” Breathlessly, I manage to ask. Grabbing me by my waist, Mir twirls me around and pushes my back against the rail. The cool breeze of the ocean bites my bare back even more. I shiver. But nothing matches the dance of butterflies in my belly. Or the way my bones tickle. When
[ZARINA] “Mir, this is...” I gasp. “Do you like it?” pressing those words into my ear, he grazes his teeth below my lobe. “...gorgeous. It’s gorgeous.” After our deep and long conversation, the previous night, Mir and I woke up with someone causing a ruckus at the door. It was only then it dawne
Was he afraid of losing...me? What did I do to make him feel so insecure? But then a certain slap came into my mind and I stiffened. “Mir, I didn’t mean to do it. I’m so sorry,” hurriedly, I apologized, almost choking with guilt. Mir wrapped my hands with his and peeled them off his face. Surpris
“Do you know why Aurora hates me?” I blinked at the mention of my sister’s name. Not expecting him to bring her up. Aurora and I had been on good terms ever since I agreed to marry Lorenzo in her place. She had expressed her gratitude more than once since then. But still, for some reason, insecuri
He’s tall and lean, looming over me with a weight that I can feel even without him touching me. His forehead is just inches away from mine, his eyes shut tightly as he grimaces in what looks like pain. His sharp features are etched with tension, his lips pressed tightly together. With both arms on e
[ZARINA] Hours slipped by effortlessly as Lizzy and I giggled and chatted about everything under the sun. It was surreal to talk so much as during my time at the orphanage, we were never allowed to spend more than a few minutes together, including mealtime. The warden was always afraid that we woul







