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Smile for the camera, Gattina.

Author: Raven De Cattaneo
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-02 23:52:11

GIOVANNA

The night air was colder than I expected.

Or maybe it was just the man beside me, his presence itself was a menace and I couldn't get the car accident out of my head, as the black Bentley cut through the streets like a panther on the prowl.

Marko hadn’t said a word since I got into the car.

His cologne was maddening, dark amber, spice, danger. The kind of scent you’d bury your face in if you weren’t so disgusted by the man who wore it.

He didn’t even look at me. Just sipped his wine like this was any other damn Friday.

Why is he with wine inside of the car?

“Do I pass your inspection, husband?” I asked, my voice cutting through with sarcasm.

His eyes flicked to me, cool and slow.

"You clean up well, Gattina. Try not to claw anyone’s face off tonight. We’re here to smile and save your father.” Exactly. That's the only reason I'm going with him. The cool night air filtered in through the window and soon, we were pulling up at the venue.

"Smile, but say nothing? Nod, but stay p
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  • The Don's Prey    Smile for the camera, Gattina.

    GIOVANNAThe night air was colder than I expected.Or maybe it was just the man beside me, his presence itself was a menace and I couldn't get the car accident out of my head, as the black Bentley cut through the streets like a panther on the prowl.Marko hadn’t said a word since I got into the car.His cologne was maddening, dark amber, spice, danger. The kind of scent you’d bury your face in if you weren’t so disgusted by the man who wore it.He didn’t even look at me. Just sipped his wine like this was any other damn Friday.Why is he with wine inside of the car?“Do I pass your inspection, husband?” I asked, my voice cutting through with sarcasm.His eyes flicked to me, cool and slow. "You clean up well, Gattina. Try not to claw anyone’s face off tonight. We’re here to smile and save your father.” Exactly. That's the only reason I'm going with him. The cool night air filtered in through the window and soon, we were pulling up at the venue."Smile, but say nothing? Nod, but stay p

  • The Don's Prey    Dressed To Deceive.

    GIOVANNA “What is this? What's the meaning of all these?” I yelled, slamming my hands on his table.Marko was signing some files when his driver's dropped me off at his home without a word after dragging me out of the hospital.“Gattina, keep your voice down in my study.” His voice had an edge to it.One that was telling me not to overstep and to my horror, I was obeying.“This is just a contract. You have no right to act like I'm some kind of property you own. And you also have no right to hurt my friend's.” I yelled, my voice breaking off at the edge as tears streamed down my eyes.The horror filled me up at the thought that my friends could have gotten really hurt.“I asked you to wait. Why did you leave the club with your ‘friends’ A man, nonetheless.” He questioned.I scrunch my face up in confusion.“You're not my husband or my boyfriend. You have no right to act jealous. Hold on, are you jealous?” I asked, squinting my eyes and he slammed his laptop shut..“Jealous? Gattina you

  • The Don's Prey    BOUND

    Episode 9GIOVANNAYour Husband's Estate?Well, I'll be damned because I have to pick a choice that would allow me to sleep well at night and going back to Marko's estate wasn't on the list.I started the car engine and manually inputted my destination as I let the GPS recalculate.From the maps, the nearest hospital was about 35 minutes away, I'll get there in 20 minutes."Ughhh." Olive grunted as she twisted uncomfortably in her seat and I sighed, turning to take a glance at them for a few moments."It's okay. You'll be alright, we'll be at the hospital soon." I wasn't sure if they could hear me but they need all the reassurance they can get right now.The road was freaking lonely and me on any other normal day wouldn't find the balls to drive with two wounded companions but well, it is what it is."Is it just me or the accelerator isn't going fast enough?" I gritted my teeth slamming my hands on the steering wheel as I sped away."I feel lightheaded." Olive managed to form a string

  • The Don's Prey    His Rules, My Mistake.

    GIOVANNA"Girlies, keep your head down." Van Dranen warned as he swerved the steering wheel while my heart drummed in my chest like I would have a major heart attack.Before he could speed up, the car behind slammed into us again and I yelped.The impact slammed Olive and me forward as Olive's seatbelt cut into her collarbone while the car jerked violently."Shit!" Van Dranen growled, gripping the wheel. The rear tires screeched against the asphalt."Baby, are you okay?" he called out, glancing at Olive as she grunted in her seat."Just focus on getting us out of here, I'll live." She assured. Another hit. Harder this time. Metal crunched, and I twisted in my seat just in time to see black SUVs tailing them, their headlights slicing through the night like predators locking onto their prey."They're trying to box us in!" Olive yelled, grunting in pain."Olive, how deep is your wound?" I asked raspily and as she turned to stare at me, that was all I needed to know that it was bad."Here

  • The Don's Prey    Nowhere To Run...

    GIOVANNA"Do you care for a drink, ma'am?" My lips trembled as I traced circles on my wrist- a nervous habit I couldn't quite shake and it helped me when I was anxious."No, I'm okay." For the third time, someone tried to get my attention with a drink and guess who I had to thank for it?Yup, fucking Marko.The ego maniac that thought it best to abandon me in a club and is probably somewhere throwing shots of whiskey backwards.At least, if he was bringing me to a nightclub, he should have stated why or at the very least, keep me by his side."I'm sure you'd need a drink. It isn't easy to get cheated on despite the several efforts that you've tried to put in." My breath hitched in my throat as I pivoted slowly to meet the unfamiliar face who seemed to know quite a good number of things about me."You're right. It is not easy especially when a nosy reporter from the media tries to start a conversation by offering a drink. I'll pass on that offer." I sighed, clicking my tongue staring in

  • The Don's Prey    She Left In A Man's Car.

    Chapter 6MARKO.“You've always pushed me awày and now you don't even want to let go? Let go, Gattina.” I said, taking her hands off mine, slightly irritated as I stared at my watch.I have fucking two minutes and yet she keeps acting like i brought her here for the fun of it, how pathetic.“Why do you keep calling me that?” She finally asked and I stared at her mockingly for a while before shrugging.“Enjoy the night, Gattina.” I stated, leading her to a seat just by the end of the bar before walking away not bothering to spare her a glance.As I turned around the corner, I pulled my phone out of my pocket and texted Pierro. They were already underground and as expected, some men were looking over Giovanni despite her oblivility.I was already late as I pushed the door open and the scent of smoke filled my nostrils while all eyes turned to be fixated on me. The entire room was filled to the brim and seated according to hierarchy while the chair right at the front was left vacant, obv

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