Matteo is coldly looking at the dead man lying in his own blood and feces. He did not regret killing Cerdric and now he is not regretting this either. He tortured this man for hours before he lost his life. Anyone who threatens Hera is going to pay with their lives. No matter who he is. He never thought he can be this possessive over someone else. But Hera came and introduced him to all the complicated emotions which look and feel normal. His obsession with her doesn't have any bounds. She woke up a monster inside him who is ready to tear anyone into pieces if they threaten her. The thought of something happening to her is like a blow to his heart, which is so intense that it is threatening to kill him along with her. He would happily lay down his life for her, if that is what she wants. "Where is Nova?" he asked Neil, who stood beside him holding a hand towel in his hands. Matteo finished washing his hands and took the towel from Neil. "Nova is standing outside Boss" he replied q
When Matteo walked inside the villa, he found Hera sleeping on the couch. The tv is still running, and she is sleeping soundly. He approached her, but he couldn't allow himself to touch her. He just killed a man, and he couldn't taint her innocence. So he retreated his steps. He went inside their room and quickly stripped. He disposed of his bloody clothes in a trash bag and tied them close so that she wouldn't find them. Quickly he took a shower and dressed in his sweat shorts. He went down to the living area, turned the tv off, and carried Hera into their room. When he was about to lay her down on the mattress, she stirred."Matt" she mumbled sleepily.He smiled. She knows who is touching her even though her eyes are closed."Shh. Sleep" he murmured softly.She replied something incoherent, which he didn't catch. She slipped back into sleep again. But he couldn't sleep. The thought of dangers surrounding Hera is making him feel unsettled.'If Alaric planned to intrude inside the vi
The next morning, by the time Hera woke up, Matteo is still sleeping. He is holding her in a death grip. They both are naked. She has her head resting on his chest with one of her arms wrapped around him. One of her legs is draped across his thighs. This position is intimate, and he is hard. As quietly as she could, she tried to untangle herself from him. But the moment she moved his arm from around her, his eyes snapped open. He is alert without any traces of sleep in his eyes. His hold tightened around her and he became stiff."Morning Matt. You sleep for some time. I will go and get ready for school" she whispered.He relaxed when saw her smiling face. He pecked her lips and let her go. He followed her with his gaze until she disappeared inside the bathroom.His mind wandered back to the failed attack the previous night.'I need to keep an eye on Fredrick. This should not be taken lightly ' he thought. In school, Hera and Olivia are in their class, listening to the lecture."Busi
In Texas, Marcus and Sabrina are happy with each other. Six months have passed since the day Marcus married Sabrina. She struggled to accept the new reality of her life in the beginning, but then, their love won and she accepted him wholeheartedly. Marcus loves her to the moon and back. He gives her everything she needs and more. From the day she moved into the Douglas mansion, he made sure that all of her requirements are met, which are the bare minimum. But he filled her wardrobe with designer clothes and her safe locker is filled with the finest jewelry from all around the world. "Hey, what are you thinking?" Marcus wrapped his arms around his wife from behind. She is blankly staring from outside the window. Sabrina perked up when she heard his tone. She turned in his arms and hugged him back. But her belly is making it difficult for her to hug him the way she wants to. She is five months pregnant with their baby boy. "Nothing" she lied. He sighed. He can guess what she must
In Chicago,Matteo is working in his office when his mobile rang with an incoming call. Only a few people have his number, and nowadays he usually never ignores any call he receives to this number. But when he registered the number displayed on the screen, he is surprised."Hello Mr. Alessandro" he greeted.Alesso is looking at the bustling street down from his office window. "You can call me Alesso. At least we developed that kind of relationship over the years" he said casually.Matteo relaxed back in his chair. They had their ups and downs. But they have a tentative friendship."Looks like you are not angry about the tuition fees I paid for Olivia," he asked with a smirk.Alesso smiled. "You proved that you learn everything that happens in your outfit. You worked for both Nero and Reed. Looks like you absorbed their attributes" he commented.Marcus chuckled."You cannot live in this world if you don't. Moreover, this is not my outfit. Fredrick is the boss" he pointed out.Alesso
A week passed and on the day of the party, Olivia and Hera are excited to go to their first party. Their situation never allowed them to go to parties in school. So they never got a chance to experience the party setting. Now that Kyle and Carlos became good friends and the initial awkwardness has been removed, they are even more excited. Now they both became are constantly surrounded by the football team because of Kyle and Carlos. Kyle genuinely moved on from his crush on Hera and is genuinely treating her as a good friend. On the other hand, Carlos constantly flirts with Olivia, but it is harmless and he is a prankster."Oh my God Hera, you look absolutely stunning," Olivia said as her eyes became moist with unshed tears. Helping Hera to get ready like this made her feel strangely emotional. They are like sisters more than friends.Hera looked at herself in the mirror and nodded with appreciation. She kept it simple but stylish. She paired a pair of dark blue ripped jeans with a f
"Oh my god, this looks so cool" Olivia gasped when she saw the students milling in and around the home where the party was being held. The house is filled to the brim. The cheerleading squad is surrounding the football team who are playing beer pong. The kids are drinking and dancing to the music blaring from the speakers. Hera smiled at a few people whom she met in her classes. It took them a good ten minutes to maneuver inside the house while bypassing sweaty bodies. By the time they reached the house, the party is in full swing. "It's crowded" Hera yelled over the music. Olivia gave her a nod of agreement. Neil is watching Hera and her surroundings keenly standing in one corner. Both the women didn't notice Justin, who is watching them from afar. He nodded to one of his friends who nodded back. He whispered something to the girl beside him and pointed his finger at Neil. She smirked before nodding her head. She approached Neil and began to flirt with him. "Not interested" he m
Hera is feeling like she is flying in the air. Her body is as light as a feather. She is dancing to a tune that she heard once but doesn't remember what it is. Guys are whistling and catcalling around her, and she is having the best party ever. "Hera, get down here" Neil's annoying voice penetrated through her foggy mind. She pouted her lips and looked at him. She saw two Neil's standing side by side. She raised two fingers. "Neil, you have a twin?" she giggled. Neil sighed with frustration. This entire thing is getting out of hand faster than he can control it. Carlos is trying to stop Olivia, but she is in her own world, just like Hera. "Gosh, I feel so hot" Hera fanned her face with her palm. He noticed sweat beading her forehead. 'Damn it, the drug is showing its effect. I have to take her out of here ' he thought worriedly. "Hera Please, come down. Boss is coming here. You know he wouldn't like this right?" he tried to coax her softly. She paused her noncoordinated dance a