Mag-log inAxel leans down, his breath brushing against my ear. At first, he bites lightly, just enough to make my breath hitch. Then, his voice slips into a whisper, “I’ll give you a warning, Hazel." He says so slowly and deeply. And then he continues, "Don’t ever raise your hand at me again. Do you understand?” I force myself to look up at him. I don’t know where the strength comes from, but I manage to say, “Or what, Axel? What are you going to do?” His eyes darken, something sharp flashing behind them. For a second, I can’t tell if I’ve shocked him, impressed him, or made him furious. ****** The Don is a strong, cold, powerful man. His voice alone makes men tremble. Ruthless. Powerful. Precise. Commanding. He thinks he can control me.....own me. But he’s wrong. I’m not one of his mistresses, not another woman he can use and discard when he’s done. he can’t contain. He might rule the Morelli empire, but he’ll never rule me.
view moreHAZELRafaela laughs nervously, trying to keep up with Vasilisa, but it’s awkward now. I can see how she reacts to Vasilisa, the way she craves her approval and wants to be in her orbit. You can see it in the stiffening of her posture when Vasilisa gives her a look, just a slight tilt of the head, and the admiration in her eyes.My God. I swallow, forcing myself to take a breath. I have to keep it together. I can’t let Vasilisa see that she has any power over me. I can’t.I look around, and my eyes land on Axel across the room. He doesn’t say anything, not a word, just a look. But I feel the weight of his gaze on me, a reminder that he’s watching, that he’s still in control. And I hate it. I hate that it makes my pulse race in a way I can’t control.Vasilisa laughs again, lightly, like she owns the whole room, and suddenly everyone turns to look at her. Of course, what’s there not to look at? Axel probably isn’t even looking at me right now. He’s probably only seeing Vasilisa, and his
HAZELThe older woman shakes her head at us, lips pursed. The way she looks at us, at me and Rafaela is dismissive, like we’re beneath her.Rafaela gives me her full attention.“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” I say.“Come on,” Rafaela insists, reaching for my hand.My strategy tonight is to blend into the wallpaper and not bring attention to myself. So I pull back from her hand. Undeterred, she stands abruptly and marches over to her… husband. Grabs his hand and tells him to dance. He gives her a look, annoyed and embarrassed, but she laughs it off. A few seconds later, she returns, her smile a little tighter. My eyes find Axel's across the table and Something shifts. I don’t know why, but suddenly I’m nodding to Rafaela.“Okay,” I say.She lights up and drags me toward the dance floor. I don’t really dance with her. I just… stand there with her at first, moving a little, just enough to look like I’m participating.“Relax,” she laughs. “Have fun. You’re too uptight.”When was the
HAZELAxel guides me forward.“Over here,” he says, stopping by a fountain in the middle of it all and gesturing around us.The buildings are separated but interconnected, flowing into one another seamlessly. The architecture is stunning, modern, elegant, and intentional.“This department,” he says, pointing, “is for kids. Anything you need for children, you’ll find it there.”Then he points to another building. “This one is for women. Jewellery, clothes, shoes, every brand is here.”And then another. “And this is for men,” he says, “Then.... this is for entertainment. That’s where everything is happening tonight.”He pulls me gently towards the huge building, where everyone seems to be heading. Of course, the crowd parts like the Red Sea as Axel and I walk through. His men are positioned in front of us and behind us, making sure no one stops us, that nothing happens."Of course, this is just the beginning. There is a lot more to come. I have big plans for this place." Axel whispers t
HAZELI freeze and lift my head, my gaze landing on Axel.“What?” I ask hesitantly.“Eat your food,” he says. “You look too skinny.”I don’t know why, but my eyes immediately flick to Remo, accusingly. But he doesn’t look at me. He’s focused on his food. When I glance at Luca, he’s still staring at me with something dark and unreadable. So I force myself to take a piece of meat and put it into my mouth. I swallow.When I start cutting the food again without eating, I see Axel watching me, waiting. So I eat more and more. That’s how it goes through appetisers. Through the main course. Even dessert..... Axel makes sure I eat everything.“Let’s move to my office,” Axel says eventually.Of course, I know that doesn’t include me. The scary man beside me stands first. He hasn’t said a single word all evening. He just nods and leaves. Luca and Remo follow.Axel stays behind for a few seconds.Just the two of us at the table.I think he’s going to say something. Anything. But he doesn’t. He
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