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As he whispered, his lips brushed her flushed cheek. Rosa sucked in a sharp breath as a sensual shiver ran through her body. “That’s… cheating,” Rosa gasped, her heart hammering against her ribs. “We... we had a rule. We said we wouldn't do this. No sex.”“Correction... that was your rule. I never signed off on it, baby.” He smirked against her skin, his hand starting a slow, torturous graze along the curve of her waist. Rosa shuddered; the contact felt like a live wire against her skin. Damn him. He knew exactly where she was most sensitive.His fingers applied just the right amount of pressure, holding her in place while his touch sent tingles radiating through her.“You expect me to follow your rules—to not look at another man—and yet you can’t agree to a single one of mine?” she whispered. Her voice broke, betraying the desire that was starting to cloud her judgment.What was wrong with her? And what was it about this man? No one else had ever managed to ignite this kind of chaos
Rosa quickly withdrew her hands, sensing Luciano was enjoying this far too much.Samuele looked uncomfortable as well, his gaze lingering on the way Rosa had been holding Luciano so closely in front of him. In his mind, Rosa was still his. She had agreed to marry him, after all. And he intended to keep trying until she finally became his wife. He was convinced she was only behaving this way because she was afraid of the Italian Don.When Luciano still didn’t let her go, Rosa pushed against his chest with all her strength.He frowned.“Come on, Rosie, you can’t be serious,” he said, frustration slipping into his deep voice. “Don’t ruin our date because of someone else.”He threw a pointed glance toward Samuele after the last words, and the doctor’s expression tightened with hurt.“Date?” Samuele repeated, his eyes immediately searching Rosa’s face.“I didn’t know about it,” Rosa said quickly. “This isn’t a date.”“Now you don’t have to hide it, amore mio,” Luciano murmured as he leaned
A gasp left Rosa’s lips as she collided with him.She winced, squeezing her eyes shut in anticipation of pain—but instead, strong arms caught her protectively, steadying her before she could fall.“Hey, careful,” a deep, concerned voice murmured near her ear.Rosa slowly opened her eyes and found Samuele looking down at her.“Sorry,” she mumbled softly.Carefully, she steadied herself and stepped out of his embrace, straightening quickly. She already knew Luciano would be watching.And when she turned—She found him glaring at Samuele with burning fury in his eyes.“Stay the fuck away from my wife,” Luciano growled.Before anyone could react, he stormed forward and shoved Samuele hard in the chest.The doctor stumbled several steps backward.Rosa let out a horrified squeal. “No—please, don’t hurt him!”Luciano’s glare immediately shifted to her.“It was an accident,” she added quickly, almost in a whisper.“You called him here, didn’t you?” Luciano asked coldly, his eyes narrowing wit
Oh God… all of this—the beautiful setup, the flowers, the lights, the effort Luca had put into making this night perfect—was for her… only her?The realization made Lucy’s heart flutter, her chest filling with a warmth she couldn’t contain. Love—deep, overwhelming, undeniable—surged through her as she looked at the man before her, down on one knee.All she wanted, in that moment, was to hold his face in her hands and kiss him—deeply, breathlessly—until he understood just how much she loved him.“Lucy Riva,” Luca began, his voice steady despite the emotion in his eyes, “you are the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on—beautiful inside and out.” He paused, a faint, almost dangerous smile touching his lips. “And if you say no… I don’t think I’ll survive it. I might just throw myself off this roof rather than take another breath without you.”Lucy’s eyes narrowed at him even as she giggled behind her hand, still covering her mouth.His proposal sounded more like a threat than a co
This evening meant everything to Luca—and to Lucy, even if she didn’t know it yet. Rosa had no intention of ruining it. She had given her absolute best to make this proposal perfect—something so romantic and unforgettable that no one had ever experienced before… and no one ever would again.Lucy, however, was under a completely different impression.She believed Luca had arranged a surprise date for Rosa and Luciano. According to him, Lucy just had to bring Rosa to the venue, while he would make sure Luciano arrived. In her mind, they were simply playing cupid—helping the two spend time together in a beautifully romantic setting.She had no idea…The entire setup was for her.A night meant to change everything—reshaping her life and opening the door to a future brighter than she had ever dreamed. Luca gently took Lucy’s hand, guiding her inside.And Luciano held out his hand for Rosa. She didn’t even look at it—just stepped out of the car on her own and brushed past him.Luciano let o
Marcus’s eyes widened—and so did Julian’s.“You’re lying,” Marcus muttered, though the certainty in his voice had faltered.Rosa tilted her head slightly, a faint, amused smile playing on her lips. “Well, why don’t I call him?” she said lightly. “You can say hello yourself.”For a brief moment, even she couldn’t believe she was using his name—the very man she had never wanted any ties with—and calling him her husband.But she had learned quickly.In a world like this, you survived by playing the same game as the wolves around you.“What’s going on here?”The deep voice cut through the tension, making everyone turn.Rosa smiled.Julian and Marcus, however, went pale.Luca Santoro stood a few steps away, his presence quiet but commanding. His gaze moved to Rosa first—checking, assessing—before shifting into something colder as it landed on the two men.“Madam, are you alright?”The formality of his tone, the respect in the word Madam, left no room for doubt.Rosa’s claim had just been
Lucy suppressed a smile as Rosa’s stomach growled in response. Rosa rubbed her empty stomach and pouted, her cheeks flushed, and Lucy giggled, shaking her head at her friend’s innocent playfulness.“I
Rosa’s eyes widened in shock as she watched her mafia ex-husband approach, his gaze still hooded with sleep…and something darker, something wanting. He was dressed casually now—a black polo and beige pants—but even like this, he exuded danger.He stopped beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoul
“Rosa, I know it’s not much, but I want to help,” Lucy said with genuine care.Rosa shook her head. “No, Lucy. You’re living here alone, far away from your family, working so hard just to support them.”Lucy smiled softly. “You’re also my family now, Rosa.”Rosa’s eyes glistened with unshed tears.
“Yes,” the nurse reassured her gently. “He’s doing well. This course of treatment is complete. The doctor will speak with you tomorrow and explain when to bring him back for follow-ups.” With that, the nurse hurried after Dr. DeLuca as he continued his usual rounds. The news of this change spread







