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The Montoya estate felt like a distant memory by morning.

Isabella was radiant as they crossed the threshold of the De Luca estate, her arm linked with Alessio’s. The grand iron gates swung open, the long driveway lined with black cars and guards standing stiff at attention. At the entrance, the household staff waited in a perfect line, heads bowed, dressed in the De Luca black.

“Welcome home, Miss Isabella,” the housekeeper said with a slight bow, though there was no mistaking the flicker of calculation in her eyes.

Isabella smiled like she’d been born to this.

Alessio kept his expression unreadable, though his stomach churned. The world had shifted overnight, and nothing about it felt solid under his feet. He wasn’t just his father’s heir now. He was a man bound to a family that had tried to bury them once. And he was carrying a secret in his blood, in his mouth, in his goddamn hands with Rafael Montoya’s name all over it.

The estate was grand, of course. It always had been. Marbl
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  • TO LOVE A MONSTER    013

    It wasn’t the kind of view you’d find in the expensive lounges or penthouses they both knew too well, it was rougher, quieter, the kind of place no one bothered to look.A forgotten rooftop on the outskirts of town. Unassuming. Discreet.And for tonight, it was theirs.Alessio leaned against the low wall at the edge of the roof, his hands tucked into the pockets of his coat as the wind teased through his dark hair. He wasn’t dressed like a don’s heir tonight. No tailored suit. No polished shoes. Just dark jeans, a black sweater, and the kind of exhaustion that came from pretending too long.He checked his watch.11:47 p.m.He’d sent the message earlier, his words brief but unmistakable.“Come find me. I need you.”No location shared, no address. Rafael would know where.And sure enough, a minute later, footsteps echoed softly against the worn concrete. Alessio didn’t have to turn to know it was him.A pair of strong arms wrapped around him from behind, pulling him in close. The sce

  • TO LOVE A MONSTER    012

    The night air hung thick, carrying the scent of rain and wet concrete. The courtyard behind the Montoya estate was quiet except for the ragged breathing of the man kneeling on the ground, his face swollen and streaked with sweat.Rafael stood a few feet away, cigarette smoldering between his fingers, the glow of the security lights catching the sharp lines of his face. His expression was unreadable, a portrait of calm edged with something colder.“Rafael.....please,” the man stammered, voice cracking. “It wasn’t me. I swear it on my mother’s grave, I didn’t...."“You passed the information,” Rafael said, his voice low and steady. No Drama. No threats. Just fact. “About the port shipment. To the Ravellis.”The man’s eyes widened. “No.... I....I only...”Rafael’s hand moved without hesitation. The pistol came up, the barrel glinting in the half light. There was a single, sharp report, the crack of the shot cutting clean through the night.The man collapsed in a heap, blood darkening th

  • TO LOVE A MONSTER    011

    The morning light streamed through the tall windows of the De Luca dining room, catching the edge of crystal glasses and the polished surface of the table. The air was thick with the rich scent of espresso, warm bread, and the quiet expectations of a powerful family.Alessio sat at his usual place, dressed in a white shirt, sleeves rolled to his elbows. His tie hung loose around his neck, and though he lifted his fork and took bites of his food, he barely tasted any of it.Across from him, Isabella watched him in silence for a moment. Her long, dark hair spilled over one shoulder, and her manicured fingers toyed absently with the rim of her coffee cup.“You’ve been awfully quiet this morning,” she said lightly, her voice laced with a sweetness that felt carefully measured. “Didn’t sleep well?”Alessio glanced up at her. Their eyes met for a beat too long before he forced a polite, tight lipped smile.“I’m fine,” he said. “Just a long night. Business matters.”Isabella arched a brow, c

  • TO LOVE A MONSTER    010

    The lounge was dim, thick with the scent of aged whiskey and smoke. Soft jazz filtered through the speakers, curling around the low conversation of men in tailored suits and ties. Alessio De Luca sat in a shadowed corner, a glass of bourbon in hand, the amber liquid catching what little light reached him.He wasn’t supposed to be here.Not tonight, not like this.But when Rafael Montayo walked in tall, sharp jawed, carrying danger in every careless stride, Alessio’s carefully cultivated restraint cracked like thin ice.Their eyes met across the room. No words. No subtle nod. Just that look. Heavy. Private. A weight of memory and want.Rafael wasn’t alone. A few of his father’s men hovered nearby, laughing too loudly, gesturing toward the card tables. Rafael brushed them off with a murmured excuse, making his way toward the bar.Alessio didn’t think. He moved.He left his untouched drink and crossed the room, the hum of conversation dulling under the pulse in his ears. When he reach

  • TO LOVE A MONSTER    009

    It had been three days since Isabella moved into the De Luca estate, and already the grand halls felt both suffocating and intoxicating. She was waited on, addressed as Signorina Isabella, seated at the head of tables draped in fine linens, and offered things she didn’t even have to ask for.It was the life she was born for.And yet… the man she was supposed to share it with remained a stranger.Alessio De Luca was a master of appearances. In public, his arm rested lightly around her waist, his words perfectly measured, his smile just enough to suggest fondness. He played the part of devoted fiancé without flaw. But behind closed doors, he was as distant as the moon.Tonight, she planned to change that.The household had retired after dinner. The estate’s endless staff had dispersed, and the last of the guests had left after lingering one glass of scotch too long. Isabella took her time dressing down, letting the tight silk gown fall away in favor of something softer, an ivory satin r

  • TO LOVE A MONSTER    008

    The minute Alessio De Luca walked away, Rafael felt like the goddamn floor tilted under him.He let out a sharp breath and leaned back against the cold wall , staring at the empty space where Alessio had stood a moment ago. His pulse was still pounding, not from the threat of a fight, but from the way Alessio had looked at him. Like he belonged to him. Like it physically hurt to watch Rafael in anyone else’s company.And fuck, maybe it did.Rafael ran a hand through his hair, teeth clenched. He could still feel the ghost of Alessio’s stare on his skin, could still hear that voice, low and tight and reckless.“I’ve tried.”Rafael let out a humorless laugh. What the hell was this? He was Montoya. Born of blood and power and ruthless ambition. He didn’t get undone by the son of his father’s oldest enemy. And yet, one word, one look, and he was shaking like some teenager caught in something he couldn’t control.He shoved the door open and stepped back into the casino.The noise hit him li

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