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Chapter-18

Author: Red Johnson
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-22 00:50:17

Gianna

“Nicholas! Gianna!”

I jolted awake at the booming voice, my heart hammering against my ribs. Blinking against the harsh sunlight that poured through the gap in the curtains, I groaned. My head was still groggy, my limbs heavy with exhaustion.

“Nico! Gianna!”

A man’s voice. Familiar. Why did it sound so—

Beside me, Nico lay sprawled on his stomach, one arm thrown over his head, his breathing deep and steady. My gaze drifted over the intricate ink that stretched across his back, the bold, dark tattoos covering the sculpted muscles. And then I saw them.

My nail prints.

Oh, fuck.

My face burned as last night came rushing back, the memories slamming into me all at once. My b

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    Nico“Oh…this is so good,” I turned my eyes from the dancing fire in the fireplace, and Gianna stood by the walk-in door, wearing just a knee-length black satin night robe. Her semi-wet golden hair fell all around her shoulders, and my heart pounded in my chest as she smiled at me.“This is cozy,” Gianna smiled, walking over to me. “I have always had a thing for fireplaces.” I watched as the golden flames warmed her face when she leaned closer and smiled in appreciation.We were both soaked to the bones when we got back, so after a quick warm shower, I decided to get the fire going. And it seems like that was a very, very good. Especially with the room bathed in darkness, lit only by the soft, flickering glow of the flames.“What are you wearing?” I finally managed to speak. Gianna turned to me and gave me a salacious grin, licking h

  • The Mafia's Arranged Bride    Chapter-72 Free

    Song: Until I Found You (Stephen Sanchez, Em Beihold) NicoCaleb helped us gear up—thick jackets, gloves, skates. I didn’t even fight the process. I let them both walk me through it. My body was moving on instinct, but my mind was stuck back on Gianna’s words.Just be Nico.What does that even mean?The main lights dimmed further. The rink lit up gently with warm overhead spotlights. Then, a soft tune started to play through the speakers. Something slow. Piano maybe. I didn’t recognize it. But it calmed something inside me.Caleb gave Gianna a quick hug, nodded at me, and quietly left.Now it was just us.“Ready?” she asked, stepping onto the rink like she had done it a hundred times before. I followed cautiously. One foot at a time.The moment the blade of my skate touched the ice, I almost slipped.“Shit&

  • The Mafia's Arranged Bride    Chapter-71 Breathe

    NicoThe possibility of having a Mole in the Baldocchi mansion meant things had gone too far. And it means no one was safe until we found out who the Mole was.My scalp prickled with rage as I stormed into my study. Before I could stop myself, I grabbed the glass paperweight off the desk and hurled it against the wall, watching it shatter. The sound echoed in the silence. Sharp fragments scattered across the floor, catching the light.I didn’t stop. I swiped everything off the desk—files, pens, a framed photo—sending it all crashing to the ground. The noise didn’t help. It only made the pressure in my chest worse.A mole. Inside my house. The fucking audacity.“Nico!” Gianna was at the door, her eyes wide as she took in the mess that was my study. “Wh…what happened? What is wrong?”“Leave me alone, Gianna…” I hissed, panting with rage as my fingers dug into the oakwood of my desk. “Go away…”“No…I…ouch…fuck…” I whirled around and blinked at the tiny drops of blood on the floor.For f

  • The Mafia's Arranged Bride    Chapter-70 Mole

    NicoI walked to the handgun wall and picked a Glock 19. Simple. Reliable. Nothing fancy. I checked the magazine, cleared the chamber, and then handed it to her. Gianna hesitated before wrapping her fingers around it. And as expected, her grip was all wrong.“Your stance is off,” I muttered. “Here.” I moved behind her and placed my hands over hers. My fingers closed over hers, adjusting the grip.“You’re holding it too tight. Keep it firm, but don’t choke it. This isn’t a bat.”I stepped in closer, guiding her arms up. “Feet shoulder width. Lean forward slightly. Elbows bent. Don’t lock them.”Gianna exhaled deeply.“Now sight down the barrel. Not at the ceiling. There. Align it with the target.” I let go but didn’t step back. She stayed focused. 

  • The Mafia's Arranged Bride    Chapter-69 Training

    Nico“Didn’t you say you wanted to tell me something?” I demanded, watching as Gianna pulled on her athleisure, which was unnecessary. Today, I was only going to start by giving her a tour of the armory and getting her acquainted with weapons. She turned around, and her expression changed.She seemed…scared?“Yes,” she nodded, not meeting my gaze.“Then tell me,” She shuffled around, pulling out a pair of sports shoes. Was she biding her time for some reason?“Gianna…” I probed, stalking over to her. “What is it?” Gianna sighed and then gazed up at me. There was clearly something.“I will tell you tonight,” she said. “I promise.” I frowned at her. Why was she dodging this? What was it that she wanted to tell me?“No.

  • The Mafia's Arranged Bride    Chapter-68 Craving

    GiannaGianna responded instantly, her fingers threading into my hair, gripping the back of my neck as she yanked me closer. Our mouths crashed, her lips parted, the second mine touched hers, and I took full advantage. My tongue slid against hers. slow, possessive, tasting the soft moan, she tried to swallow. She kissed me back like she needed it to survive, like the last two days had left her aching.God, she tasted like everything I’d missed. Sweet, soft, and something wilder underneath.Gianna whimpered into my mouth, nails digging lightly into my shoulders as I sucked on her bottom lip, once, twice and then dove back in, tongue stroking hers in a rhythm that was anything but gentle.When I finally pulled back, breath ragged, her lips were kiss-swollen, cheeks flushed, pupils blown wide with heat.“You missed me too,” she panted, the beautiful smile crossing her lips as she pressed her forehead against mine. We were both a breathless mess.“Now you know,” I said, gazing up at her.“

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