Solenne
"Show us what you've got, Vincent! " I shouted at my incredibly attractive boyfriend who was about to show more skin. He decided to crash my friend's bridal shower, and now he's facing the consequences. However, the cheeky grin on his face suggests he's getting a kick out of this.
My hazel eyes darkened as I bit my lip. Wow! He is incredibly hot and undeniably mine. Vincent stands nearly six feet tall, with a body packed with muscles. He's not overly bulky, but definitely fit, sporting a nice six-pack. With a swift motion, he tore his shirt off and tossed it in the air.
"Is this what you like, baby? " he teased, continuing his Magic Mike routine alongside three other "cops" who were also stripping.
"Hmm, you could use some oil, baby. " I tossed him a small bottle shaped like a penis, and he chuckled.
"Seriously? " His eyes sparkled with amusement at the bottle's shape. Then his gaze locked onto mine, and it felt like everyone else vanished from the room. That was how it was with Vincent. Time seemed to freeze, and nobody existed when I was captivated by his beautiful blue eyes. He casually walked over to me while unbuckling his belt. Standing right above me, firmly seated in a chair, he slid down his pants, knelt at my feet, and handed me the bottle. "Could you do me a favor? I need to be nicely oiled up for my girlfriend. "
"Well, I'm more than happy to help another woman out. " I took the bottle, squeezing it to release some liquid. Rubbing my hands together to warm it up, I couldn't help but admire this handsome man's body. I let my hands glide over his defined chest, down his taut abdomen, and teasingly lingered near his boxers.
"Do you think your girlfriend would be okay with this amount, or do you need more? " I said in a sultry tone that carried above the upbeat dance music and the women shouting for the "cops" to "strip. "
"I believe she'd prefer my entire body. " His voice was deep, filled with desire as he glanced at his package. Suddenly, I burst out laughing, noticing the sizable bulge in his boxers. What were we doing? "Wow! I've never gotten such a strong reaction from a woman before. "
He pretended to be embarrassed, cupping himself. "Please, you know you're unbelievably sexy, but I don't need all my friends to witness every inch of you. Get dressed, weirdo, and take me to bed. " With a grin, he stood up, aligning his impressive bulge near my face. His fingers danced over his boxers, hinting at what I desperately wanted.
"Shouldn't I get undressed first, then take you to bed? " All I could do was bite my lip, gazing at this stunning man. I quickly got up and pulled him in for a kiss. Instantly, his hands were running down my back, drawing my body closer to him. The fabric of my snug blue dress was thin, and I knew he could feel my hard nipples pressing against him. This man drove me wild. "Let's get out of here," he whispered against my lips.
"Wouldn't your girlfriend mind? " I teased. He plunged his tongue into my mouth with a growl. He enjoyed my playful banter just as I loved his relaxed demeanor. His hands found my backside, squeezing it tightly, and I couldn't help but moan, not caring who heard me. He lifted me up, and my legs wrapped around him. I desperately wanted him right then. Would it be wrong to sneak away to the bathroom? I had never been intimate in a public place before, but this man had my thoughts spiraling, erasing any sense of decency I had left. "God, I want you," he groaned before diving back in for another kiss.
"Then take me, baby. I'm all yours. " He hesitated for a moment, then pulled back. I found myself perched on the bar top, still in his embrace. The intensity in his gaze left me uncertain about what he was thinking. "You belong to me! " he declared with such authority that I knew despite my earlier declaration, he wouldn't have it any other way. His hand cupped my face, his thumb brushing lightly over my lips.
"Vincent? Are you going to take me home? " I asked shyly, caught in his deep stare.
"Absolutely! " He leaned in again, kissing me slowly. Our lips moved in harmony, and our tongues danced a sensual waltz, savoring the feelings we were sharing at that moment. Oh no! I'm falling for this man. This wasn't supposed to happen. We were just having fun between exams and midterms. How did we get to this point, sharing a kiss as if no one else existed?
"No more games! " a loud, commanding voice interrupted. Six tall men in black suits entered the room. The music halted, and everyone froze. Behind Vincent stood an older man with light brown hair and dark eyes. His presence radiated power, dominating everything around him. My eyes shifted to the imposing figure next to him—a ruggedly handsome man with a sculpted face, icy blue eyes, and thin red lips. He was stunning yet utterly intimidating. Whoever these men were, they were not to be trifled with.
"What the hell is happening?" Solenne came flying in, heading straight to Franco on the floor. His face was a bit fucked up, but he disobeyed an order."What happened? Oh my god, you need stitches. Aria get a medical kit or something. Oh my god, there is so much blood."I pulled her body off Franco and looked at her blood-stained hands. "Did I say you could touch him?"I don't know why my anger reached new heights. I didn't like her unwatched, unguarded, alone with Enzo, or touching another man."I don't fucking care. He needs stitches. Why on earth would you do that to him? He was just getting us tea." Tears were welling in her eyes as she looked at me like a monster."They are to guard you at all times. I ordered them to not take their eyes off you.""What?" She whispered, looking back to Franco then Antonio and back to me. "You fucking bastard!" She held out her hand and smacked me straight across the face. My head didn't move an inch though."Are you stupid?" I grabbed her wrist a
CaelumThe morning after Vincent's funeral, Solenne was behaving oddly. I suspected she was hiding something, but then she shouted at me, saying she was just unhappy, and I could see the truth in her eyes as well. I expected she might feel intimidated or at least embarrassed after seeing me with that woman. I had intended to tease her about it, but she showed no reaction. She appeared completely emotionless, just like me. I received a phone call that morning regarding issues with the Chicago families, so I chose to leave her alone. I had a mountain of problems to tackle, and some insignificant woman wasn't going to sidetrack me. Over the next few weeks, I noticed her mood improved slightly. She mostly wore jeans or tight black leggings, except for dinners with guests, where she opted for little dresses. I made sure to organize those dinners more frequently to admire her curves. I wasn't home much since I was traveling to various cities for meetings with family heads. The boss in Veg
I woke up achy in my closet, stretching as I removed my blanket. I gathered my pillow and blanket, then walked out plopping it down on the bed."Oh dear! I didn't see you." Aria held her hand to her chest. "Did you sleep in the closet?""Yes. It felt safer in there."Safer from what, I have no idea. I didn't feel like doing today, or any day ever again.I took my clothes from Aria and headed to the shower. I was quietly staring off at the wall while she did my hair and makeup. She picked a pretty white dress that flowed from my hips to my knees. I looked aimlessly at my reflection. This wasn't me. I liked dresses, but not ones like this, and not every day."You want to get some new clothes after lunch." Aria smiled at me, hoping to cheer me up. I could tell her and Antonio were glancing at me in worry. I guessed I seemed depressed."Sure." I simply replied then walked down to breakfast. I walked past the large window, finding the garden outback. Maybe I could take a walk in there late
Aria was practically begging me to stop lashing out. No one ever cared about me before. Not since my parents, and I was so young, I barely remember them. I thought Vincent loved me, but I was so epically wrong about him. Was this really my life now?"Fine! I'll be a good little prisoner and find a husband." I stood up with a new determination, almost falling back over. I may have had a little too much to drink."I don't think you understood dear." Aria said as I finished off the bottle of whiskey."I got it. Be nice to Caelum. Which I won't do. Find a young husband with little power to trick into taking me away from this place, and then I can run away. I will definitely do that." I turned my back and walked away.I heard Aria's little pray to God to save me, but I was sure there was no such thing as a God now. There were only cruel, hurtful people that liked to stomp all over my heart."Hey pretty lady!" A young man threw his arm around me. Perfect! He will do.I flirted back and fort
Solenne I felt completely disoriented all day while meeting Vincent's relatives. The wave of feelings I experienced as his coffin was lowered was beyond words. I found myself standing there all alone. Once again, I was isolated in this world. You abandoned me here, Vincent. You left me with a cousin who seems determined to harm me and a multitude of family members who stare at me as if I'm their foe. Why would you do this to me? Did you even care for me at all? I brushed away the few tears that fell and joined the throng heading back to the car. Antonio opened the door for me and I climbed into the back seats next to Caelum. He was silent as soon as we got there. His body was tense, radiating anger, so I figured it was wise not to provoke anything until the day was over. Caelum rarely expressed his feelings or chatted, but I sensed how close he was to them. I strolled around the back gardens, enjoying the variety of flowers. I used to tend to plants at my aunt's home when I lived t
"Don't touch me! " My expression darkened at her. It was well-known that no one was allowed to lay a hand on me unless I permitted it first. "I'm sorry, Caelum," she replied, cowering as if she were a child awaiting punishment. "What did you just call me? " My tone rose in intensity. Only Vincent referred to me as Caelum. "I'm sorry, Don. " Chiara lowered her head, trembling like a frightened leaf. "Get out of my sight! " I commanded, and she hurried away in tears. I understood she would willingly submit to me, but the thought of touching her felt completely wrong. A child would never be my wife or anything meaningful in my life. "I imagined you munching on kids as an evening snack. Seems I wasn't mistaken. " Solenne was behind me, laughing as if she'd cracked the best joke ever. "Hey Sol, let's go. " My cousin Enzo called her over, and she skipped toward him. She better not be leaving. "What are you doing? " I asked Enzo, and all his playfulness vanished. He was a kid near Vi