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Kane respected her boundaries, though. Over the weeks that followed, their physical intimacy stayed right where Hazel was comfortable—quiet moments holding hands on the couch, quick, passionate kisses before leaving for work or cooking dinner together while watching romantic movies, and a soft goodnight kiss at her bedroom door. He was giving her time until she was ready to take the next step herself. But learning something new about her every day only made him more intrigued by this arrangement. He was also amazed to discover a new side of himself—one that wanted more than just sex. He wanted romance, and he wanted love.Now, he was ready to ask her the ultimate question; he just wanted to be sure she felt the exact same way—that he was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.Perhaps that day would come soon.*Luca and Lucy had put their honeymoon plans on hold because Lucy refused to go anywhere until her baby boy Renzo came home. Today brought the relief they had
Kane stood at the door, watching Hazel look around the bedroom and inspect everything so intently.“You can change anything you don’t like,” he said.Hazel turned to look at him with a shy smile. “No, it’s good.”Today was the day she finally moved in with him. Her decision hadn't come easily—after a heated, tear-filled argument with her parents, she had held her ground until they finally gave in, realizing they couldn't stop her. As soon as she had told Kane she was ready, he immediately bought this massive penthouse just for the two of them—since before this, he was living in a shared apartment with his crew.Even though she had made up her mind to live with him and give them a real chance, being completely alone with him in this huge place made her nervous.Fiddling with her fingers, she turned to look around the room again, trying to escape his intense gaze—darkened with something dangerously close to desire—that was making her heart race even faster and forcing her to pretend any
Kane had originally planned to let one of his most trusted guards drive Hazel home, as he had to stay longer to oversee the arrangements and see every guest off to their destination, but she had gently refused and insisted on staying right by his side. Now, as he drove her home through the quiet night, Kane couldn't help but marvel at his own luck.His mind drifted back to a memory of Reid, who had once told him with quiet certainty that he would find his soulmate one day—and that it would happen through the Don, just as Luca had found Lucy. Though the circumstances surrounding how he and Hazel met had been far from ideal, Kane didn't regret a single second of it.For the first time in his life, watching everyone around him build families and get married, he found himself craving that same stability. Hazel was the only woman he could ever picture spending the rest of his life with. But they had only just started dating, and the rational side of his brain warned him that dropping a ma
Luca arrived back at the docks just as the superyacht finished being berthed at the marina. A row of chauffeured luxury cars waited along the pier, waiting to escort the guests to their respective destinations after the reception.Kane had stayed behind to manage the logistics alongside Tito and the staff. Together, they handled transportation for Lucy’s parents and relatives, as well as the high-profile businessmen and Famiglia members who had attended the wedding, ensuring everyone was safely escorted to their cars and driven to their seven-star hotel in Rome.Kane remained at the docks until the last guest had departed and every detail of the evening was settled. Only then did he leave, driving Hazel home to make sure she arrived safely.Once the last of the guests had disembarked, an uninterrupted stillness settled over the vessel. The entire yacht now belonged solely to the newlyweds for their wedding night.Luca headed straight for the master suite, which had been lavishly decor
The doctor finally stepped out of the examination room. Luciano and Luca instantly straightened, moving toward her before she could even take two steps down the hall.“She’s awake, and she’s out of any immediate danger,” the doctor said, holding up a hand to calm their urgency. “It appears she fainted from a sudden surge of shock or physical trauma. Her blood pressure is a bit low, but overall, her vitals are stable. Just make sure she eats regularly, gets proper rest, and most importantly—keep her away from stress. That’s vital for the baby’s health right now.”The doctor gave them a final, cautionary look before heading back down the corridor.Samuele and Bella, who had stayed with Luciano while the doctor examined Laura, quietly took their leave as well, following behind the doctor.As the hallway emptied out, a sudden, unfamiliar prick of guilt hit Luciano in the chest. He hadn't stopped to think about the consequences when he shoved that screen in Laura's face to show her the new
“Mamma, calm down,” Lucy said gently. “I don’t care what others think or say. I know my husband, and I know what Luciano Mancini means to him.”Because to Luca, Luciano Mancini wasn't just a boss—he was a savior, and Luca worshipped him like a god. She knew how much Luciano had impacted his life, and that Luca would never leave his side when he was needed. But she also understood that this time, it was about Reid’s child. The concern for that baby was paramount; Lucy was well aware of what Reid had meant to all of them, and now that he was gone, his unborn child was the last piece of him they had left. She was never going to stop Luca, even if it was their wedding night. They had their whole lives ahead of them, and she was certain that spending every day with a man as loyal as Luca was worth it. Of course, she couldn't explain any of the truth about Reid's child to her parents. Her strictly traditional parents would only start lecturing her about Laura being pregnant out of wedlock
Just as Luciano turned the corner, Rosa arrived at the other end of the hall. She saw his retreating back, but at that exact moment, Luciano turned around. Rosa froze.Pure, cold fear gripped her. She instinctively ducked against the wall, hiding behind a thick marble pillar. Luciano’s eyes swept th
Early that morning, Luciano’s grandmother’s condition suddenly took a turn for the worse. She began struggling to breathe and was rushed to the hospital immediately. As soon as Luciano received the news, he raced there.His grandfather was already by his wife's side, but the moment Luciano entered
Luciano had been furious with Rosa for lying to him. He had avoided going to see her because he knew he wouldn’t be able to control the monsters inside him—and he might end up hurting her.But that morning, when he heard she was going to Prose and Stanza, his anger turned into worry. He didn’t know
One hour earlier…Luciano was sitting in his car, with Luca driving them toward his office, when his phone rang. It was the man he had assigned to follow and guard Rosa.From the bodyguard, he learned that Rosa was on her way to her father’s publishing house. The news immediately put him on edge.“