Luciano's POV
"Fuck….” she screamed as she rode me, her voice hoarse and wild with release. Elena’s hair was a tangled mess, clinging to her sweat-slicked face as her hips worked desperately against mine. While the woman straddling my thighs chased her pleasure, I sat motionless on the couch, my expression blank, and completely disconnected. She came, I didn't. Typical. Her body collapsed against my chest. She was panting, and trembling with satisfaction. "T-that was amazing, sir," she slurred against my neck. "We've done so many things, but nothing's felt as good as this. If we could do this all the time…” I shoved her off me without a word and headed into the office bathroom to clean up. I was bored. Bored of her. Bored of them all. I changed into a fresh shirt, ran a hand through my hair, and stepped back into the office. She was already dressed, her hair pulled into a high bun and her makeup reapplied. A pathetic attempt to look presentable. She smiled at me as if we hadn't just fucked meaninglessly. She walked toward me, hips swaying, confidence oozing off her like cheap perfume. Then, she hooked one leg around my waist, her fingers running down my chest. "Elena," I called her name like a warning. Stern. Cold. But she was too dumb to hear it. "What is it, sir?" she giggled. "Getting turned on by my touch already? Why don't you throw me over your lap and….” I grabbed her wrist tightly and dragged her with me. "Sit." She obeyed instantly. I pulled out the folder and handed it to her. "Your time is up, Elena." She scanned the paper, her face twisting with every line she read. "The fuck, Luciano? You can't just terminate the contract like this. It hasn't even been a month!" I said nothing. Instead, I pulled my gun from the drawer and placed it on the desk. Her voice caught in her throat, and her eyes widened. "If you'd read the contract before signing," I said flatly, "you'd have seen the clause. Party A reserves the right to terminate the arrangement at any time if he no longer finds satisfaction in his submissive." Her jaw fell open in disbelief. "W-what?" "You heard me, Elena. You bored me. I can't continue." Her cheeks flamed with anger, and she slammed her fist on the desk. "So it was really just about sex? I thought maybe, just maybe, you were starting to feel something for me. I'm not mad about the termination, fine. It's the fact that you think you can just throw me away like..." I raised the gun slightly. She screamed and stumbled back. "One more word from that filthy mouth, and I swear I'll make you regret it." She froze. "You thought just because I took you out once, because I was a little nice, you meant something to me?" I scoffed. "You're delusional. Luciano Dela Lucchese doesn't know how to love. And if I ever do... it sure as hell won't be someone like you." "Now. Sign." Tears spilled down her cheeks as she scrawled her signature across the paper. "You may see yourself out." With her hands shaking, she grabbed her handbag and left without a word. I slumped into my chair, exhaling slowly. Good riddance, Luciano. I checked my watch. It was almost midnight. Truthfully, I didn’t enjoy the sex. It was the first time pleasure left me cold. My body was moving, but my mind… it was trapped somewhere else. Somewhere softer, and sweeter. Camila Colorado. There’s something painfully angelic about her. All glow and grace, like the world hasn’t touched her yet. The kind of untouched that drives a man insane. She looked like sin had never laid a finger on her. That smile? Gentle. That body? A goddess carved by temptation itself. And her skin… fuck. Silk would envy it. Camila’s presence unleashed something primal in me. A hunger I hadn’t felt in my entire existence. I wanted to touch her: no, take her. Every inch of her. I want to drag her into my world even though she doesn’t belong in its shadow. She’s too soft, too good. But I don’t care. I want her anyway, and that’s what matters. In my sinful imagination, I could see it clear as crystal: her body twisted in my sheets, her skin flushed, her mouth open, screaming my name as she begs me to let her come. Begging me not to stop, and that sweet body breaking under mine. The image burned wildly that it had my cock rising without control in my pant. I could see her legs shaking while my name falls off her lips like a melody. I’d fuck her like she’s mine, and make her forget every man who ever touched her before me, that’s if she has ever been touched. Everything played like a movie in my head. It was a matter for time until that becomes a reality. “Fuck,” I muttered under my breath. Why was she doing this to me? I needed a drink. A smoke. Anything to dull the fire in my chest. I rose from the chair and stalked to the mini bar in my living room. Grabbing a bottle of champagne and a glass, I poured, the liquid fizzing like my thoughts. “Paisley Fashion House,” I said aloud. A brand I’d never given a shit about until now. They were irrelevant in the fashion world, but they held something precious. A gem that I crave so badly. I picked up my phone and dialed Russo. “Don.” His voice was rough, breathless. I knew that tone—blood had just been spilled. “Whose blood, Russo?” His dark chuckle crackled through the speaker. “You know me too well, Don. Well, just a mole who couldn’t do his job right.” He seethed like he was still in the moment. My brow twitched, my fingers curling around the glass. “Who sent a mole?” A brief silence followed before he responded. “Some new camp. They have no name yet, but don’t worry, they’re soft. Sandro and I will wipe them off the map.” I nodded, though he couldn’t see. “Good. I have a job for you. Paisley Fashion House. I want everything: owners, staff, investors, designers, models……. Every damn detail. Leave nothing out.” I hung up, and took a slow sip of champagne. My eyes stared blankly at the wall, but all I could see was her. Camila. She doesn’t know it yet, but her soul already belongs to me, and I don’t return what I claim. “I’m coming for you, gem,” I whispered.Camila's Point of ViewSomething felt off. Like a presence looming over me.That eerie sensation of being watched prickled at my skin, dragging me from the fragile state of sleep I had fallen into.My lashes fluttered open, and as my vision adjusted, two familiar faces came into focus—Kira and Ava, hovering over me like a pair of nosy ghosts.I yelped, jerking upright. "What the hell?"Kira and Ava flinched back but didn't even try to look guilty. Instead, they burst into laughter, Kira clutching her stomach like she had just witnessed the funniest thing in the world."You freaks," I growled, throwing my pillow at them.Ava caught it effortlessly, grinning. "Evening, moonshine." Kira let out an excited squeal and threw herself at me, wrapping me in a tight hug."Moonshine?" Ava echoed, her face twisting in mock disgust.Kira, completely ignoring her, only hugged me tighter—which I was silently grateful for. I wasn't in the mood for their usual playful bickering."Kira," I mumbled ag
Camila's point of viewMy fingers raked through my hair, heavy breaths escaping my nose as I paced around the room.I always knew he was a dangerous man, involved in shady business, but for some reason, the mafia never crossed my mind.Fear wasn't the primary emotion. Anger was. I was pissed at him for hiding this truth, for keeping me in the dark. It still baffled me, even after witnessing him kill someone right in front of me.The door burst open, and he strode in, his face an angry storm cloud. Wait, why was he angry? I was the one who deserved to be furious."Why didn't you tell me, Luciano?" I gritted out, the words dripping with disappointment."Gem, listen....""No, Luciano, I don't want to listen! I should have known this was the kind of life you lived, an...""And have you run away or report my organization to the world? I didn't want to drag you into my messed up life. That's why I didn't tell you, to protect you. I didn't want you to run away from me like everyone else."
Luciano's point of view"Exactly what I was afraid of." I muttered, my voice a low growl."Now she's also left." My fingers raked through my hair, and I cursed under my breath. They'll always be the same for me, and that's why I refused to fall for her."Luciano, what happened?" Russo's voice cut through my thoughts. I glared at him, my anger a hot coal burning in my chest."I told you to take her home." I hissed, my voice laced with venom."I was going to," he defended, his voice reassuring. "But I dropped by to pick up the file. I didn't know she'd get out of the car.""Fuck." I cursed again, this time a guttural sound that ripped from my throat.I paced the room, my mind a chaotic blend of frustration and dread. What I had been avoiding finally happened. I knew she would find out, but I didn't want it to be like that."Damn!" I roared, the word a desperate cry of anguish.I stormed out of the room, leaving Russo calling my name behind me. I needed to get to her, to explain, to co
Camila's point of viewAfter our erotic encounter in the booth, Luciano left me with Russo in the restaurant."So how are your sisters, and why did you come so quickly? It's just four days since you left, it's not even up to a week." I struck a conversation to pass time and keep us entertained while we waited for our orders."I know Camila, but I had to come back, they need me here.""Are you the first?" I inquired. He smiled and shook his head."Third.""So you don't have a brother?" He shook his head."That's where life began its game for me, the only male among three crazy females." He said with a dramatic hint in his voice. I laughed and slapped his hand lightly."Hey, girls aren't bad." I argued with a playful frown."Yes, I know that, beautiful, my sisters may be witches trapped in human form, but I love them nevertheless." The emotion that played in his eyes as he spoke about them made me smile."What about your parents?" His eyes darkened, and his jaw clenched. Immediately I
I crossed my legs and turned to face the window, watching the city lights flicker in the distance. I tried to ignore the tension in the air, focusing instead on the view. But my mind drifted back to the scene unfolding before me.How had Luciano managed to get a private booth? Then it hit me, this place was probably his. He wasn't just a handsome man with a charming smile; he was someone powerful, someone who moved in ways I didn't understand.They talked, while I tried to focus on the bright lights of the city, but my mind was a jumbled mess of curiosity. I wished I'd paid more attention in high school language classes.The words flew over my head, leaving me feeling isolated and out of place. Suddenly, a door I hadn't even noticed opened. A familiar face appeared in the doorway, and my heart leaped."Russo!" I called out, surprised and delighted. His eyes found mine, and he winked, a charming smile playing on his lips. I returned his smile, eager to rush into his arms.But before
Camilla's point of howFeathery kisses peppered my cheeks and I smiled, knowing who it was."If you don't get up this instant Camila, I swear I'll make sure you don't leave this bed for the next week," he growled.His threat was enough to make me sit up with wide eyes, and I turned to glare at his handsome face. It seemed like it didn't have any effect on him."Luciano, do we really have to wake up, and must you always threaten me?" I uttered in annoyance."I believe that's not an annoyance I hear in your voice, Gem." He shot a brow up, making me lower my head."Come on, get ready so we can have breakfast and leave." He instructed, and I furrowed my brows, confused."Leave?" I asked."I discovered you've been alone and bored, so we are going out," he explained. A smile spread on my lips, and I jumped into his arms."Thank you, Luciano." I whispered against his chest. He was stiff at first but eventually wrapped his arm around my waist.I immediately guessed he was not the hugging kin