Chapter Four
Rafael Caruso I knew she was my son’s fiancée, and from everything I’d seen, he loved her. I knew she loved Finn, too. I was well aware they were getting married in two weeks. I knew I shouldn’t even think about being involved with the woman who was going to be my daughter-in-law. It was wrong. A taboo. But what was I supposed to do when the very woman I’d been fantasizing about for years, the one who’d been the star of every filthy fantasy I’ve had, she was the woman I shamelessly pleasured myself to, imagining her beneath me, her eyes begging, her tongue wrapped around my cock—stood before me? Her body screaming need, her hands squeezing her own boobs and she didn’t even realize it, her blue eyes wide and pleading. She looked at me like a princess desperate for her king. What should I have done when she asked me—no, begged me—with those same eyes I had dreamed of for so long? I couldn’t hold back. I’d been watching her from the sidelines for years—the woman I wanted, the woman I deserved, the woman I craved to have under me, taking everything I had to give. Watching her with someone else was suffocating. Frustrating. Maddening. I told myself I had to exercise control, that it wasn’t my place. That’s exactly what I told myself the night Finn first made a move on her. I let him have her. It was at a party, and from the first time I saw Maisie, I knew she was trouble. The kind of trouble that made a man think with his cock instead of his head, like I was doing now. That short, body-hugging, almost visible gown she wore at the party that night had revealed just enough to spark my imagination, but it was her curves… God, those beguiling outline of her ass, the kind that were meant to be grabbed, bitten, and worshipped—that ruined me. Finn saw her first? Bullshit. I saw her. I wanted her. But Finn, naive as ever, had no idea what he was getting into. He was too green, too soft to handle someone like Maisie. She wasn’t just a pretty face or a woman to parade around. She was the kind of woman who could make a man burn, and she had done exactly that to me. Hell, I was burning. From the need of her. But I had convinced myself I could let it go. After all, I wasn’t looking for love—hadn’t been for years. No one could take the place of Evie, and any other woman was good for two things: a quick fuck and an even quicker goodbye. And Maisie? Maisie was supposed to be the same. But she wasn’t. She wrecked me. Made me lose sleep. My hands had wrapped around my cock too many nights, stroking myself to the thought of her on her knees, her lips taking every inch, her breasts bouncing as I fucked her hard enough to leave her trembling. Oh, how long I’d waited to hear her moan. Even with that, I convinced myself letting Finn have her was the right thing to do, that it was better this way, and I gave them the space they needed. But last night? I couldn’t. I just couldn’t. I’d always wished Maisie could be mine. I’d imagined her submitting to me so many times I lost count. And when she offered herself to me? I didn’t hesitate. I couldn’t miss the chance to take what I’d always wanted. I swore it would be just for the night. One night. Nothing more. She was my son’s fiancée, after all. But God help me, I wanted more. Hell, I wanted to have her again, and It became much worse when she walked into the house this morning. The nipples I’d tasted last night were pushing against the fabric of her dress, taunting me, reminding me of how she’d felt in my mouth. I shouldn’t be thinking this way. I had sworn it would only be last night. But damn, I couldn’t take my eyes off her—the way her boobs moved gently with each step she took closer to me. Damn me. The moment she reached me and wrapped her arms around me, the world seemed to tilt on its axis. I was breathless and spellbound in her embrace. Goodness, the things I wanted her to do to me… and the things I wanted to do to her. If Finn ever saw into my thoughts, I’d lose everything—the respect, the peace of having a son, my place in this family. Maisie should be off-limits. She shouldn’t invade my thoughts like this. She shouldn’t be allowed into my filthy fantasies. But I couldn’t stop myself. I couldn’t stop thinking about her, craving her. And last night? Last night had been a total leap into the abyss of my unholy desires. Last night, I imagined fucking Maisie in every way I’d never fantasized. For years, it was her on her knees, her mouth wrapped around me, her eyes pleading, or me burying my face between her thighs, devouring her until she screamed. But last night? My thoughts had gone wild, unrestrained, crossing every boundary I had told myself I’d never cross. Her hand tightened around me more firmly than I’d imagined it would. It was as though she wasn’t uncomfortable—like I’d expected her to be—when she realized it was her future father-in-law who had buried his face between her legs last night. I thought she’d freak out, maybe run out of the house the moment she saw me. I expected her to drop to her knees and beg Finn for forgiveness for cheating on him in the most despicable way. The Maisie I knew, the one I left behind seven years ago, was decent, modest, trustworthy. She wasn’t a cheat. She would have slapped me if she knew the thoughts I harbored for her. She would have hated me if she knew how much I wanted my balls slapping against her lips. But this Maisie? She was different. The way she wrapped her arms around me like she wanted to mold me into her, suggested she felt no guilt about last night. Her conscience was clear. The way her breath warmed my neck before her lips pressed softly against my nape told me she wanted more. And me? This was exactly what I wanted. I didn’t know what changed her, and I didn’t care. We could do this again. Finn didn’t have to know. And when I was done with Maisie, Finn could have her. It was wrong—all shades of taboo. But fuck the societal norms and morals. Women were made for this. The heavens must have been playing a cruel game when they made me and my son desire the same woman. But I was determined to win. She pulled back gently, a sly smile gracing her face. Her nipples, still standing hard, pressed against the fabric of her dress, constantly reminding me of last night. “It’s nice to meet you, father-in-law,” she said with a soft chuckle. “I thought you wouldn’t be back until next week. I’ve been waiting to see you.” “It’s so nice to see you too, Maisie,” I replied, chuckling lightly, doing my best to keep my tone casual and Finn none the wiser. “I had to come back early for the wedding preparations. My son needs his dad around.” “That’s perfect.” “I was thinking Dad could come with us to check out your dress, Maisie. He has an eye for perfection,” Finn said, smiling obliviously, completely unaware of my fantasies about his fiancée. “What do you think, Dad?” I nodded. “Sure.” Any chance to be close to Maisie? Sure. “Then get dressed while I head to the airport to pick Ruby,” Finn said. Ruby, our longtime maid, had been with us for years, even before my daughter Zara was born. She had been a mother figure to us since my wife, Evie, passed away. It was her idea to adopt a son and build our family. That’s how Finn became a part of our lives. I never regretted it, especially after Zara’s accident, which confined her to a wheelchair. Now, all I wanted was for her to focus on her recovery while Finn handled the family business. “Why not just send a chauffeur?” Maisie shrugged. “Ruby is part of the family,” Finn explained, pulling Maisie close to him. I tried to look away, but I couldn’t. My eyes followed as his hand wrapped possessively around her waist, pulling her into him like he wanted to absorb her. It made my stomach churn. I shouldn’t be the only one touching her that way. Heck, I wanted her to be mine alone. “I’ll be back before you know it,” he murmured, kissing her cheek. Finn stepped back and headed for the door. “Dad will keep you company while I’m gone. He’s full of interesting stories.” He laughed as he walked out. Company? Oh, I’d keep her company, all right. Or maybe… she’d be the one keeping me company. “Come,” Maisie said softly, taking my hand in hers. She led me up the stairs, and I followed her without protest. Hell, I didn’t even think to say a word. She had me under her spell. “Your room?” she asked. I pointed to the door, too dazed to speak. My mind was a total mess. Maisie was the kind of woman who made a man think with his cock, not his brain. She pushed the door open, pulled me inside, and walked me to the center of the room before stopping, a teasing smile playing on her lips. My breath hitched as she walked to the door, her step slow and cautious, giving me the time I need to savor every tantalizing wiggle of her ass as she moved. Fuck, that alone made my cock pulse, the rhythm matching my pounding heart. What was Mai doing? My body stiffened as the sound of the door locking echoed through the room. She turned back to me, and, still standing by the door, she pulled her dress over head and let it fall to the floor, revealing those luscious boobs I could die for. They were round, full, and utterly mesmerizing, they rose and fell in time with the steady beat of her heart. She began to walk back to me, slow and steady. My gaze betrayed me, sliding down to her tiny waist, perfectly accentuating her enchanting curves. It traveled lower, to her panties and the smooth, flawless length of her beautiful legs as she moved Everything about her screamed perfection. She was a goddess, and I was a helpless worshipper, waiting for her next command. Damn it. I should be the one in charge, not her. Her hands found my waist as she leaned close, her cheek brushing against mine as she whispered, “How about a quickie before your son gets back?” Good heavens. She knew exactly what I needed. Without hesitation, I gripped her shoulders and spun her around, pressing her back against the wall. “Are you sure you won’t regret this?” I growled. “If I fuck you, you’ll only want more, Maisie.” It was important to make her understand. Just as she had made me this way—unable to close my eyes without seeing her—she needed to feel the same. She had to think about me whenever she craved touch, whenever her fingers slid inside her. Oh, I wanted her to think about me whenever she was with Finn, too. Her breath hitched, and her hands pulled me closer. “Make me,” she gasped. “Make me want more.” She crashed her lips onto mine. Oh, my stars. Kissing her felt incredible—better than any kiss I’d ever known. I kissed her back with all the hunger I’d been holding back, my lips molding perfectly her soft, inviting ones. She broke the kiss almost immediately, her fingers trailing down my chest, past my waist, and skimming around the waistband of my pants. She leaned even closer, her breath warm against my ear, and whispered, “Give me your cock, Daddy.” Dear Lord. This was what I’d waited for—what I’d dreamed of—for the last seven years.Chapter Forty-sixRafael CarusoYesterday was… okay. Not good. Not great. Just okay.It didn’t go the way I expected. It didn’t go the way I wanted. It didn’t go the way I had pictured.The bastard didn’t say a word of value. He kept quiet when I needed him to speak, smug and silent about the things I asleep, until the very last moment—and I lost my cool. I killed him in a fit of rage.Maybe I shouldn’t have. Maybe I should’ve kept him alive a little longer, drawn it out, broken him down until he finally cracked and told me something—anything. But the way he kept running his mouth? The way he looked me dead in the eye and told me I’d never find who I was looking for? That I’d never get close to their boss? That the best I could hope for was meeting the third in command?Who the hell did he think he was talking to? Who did he think he was dealing with? That smug son of a bitch dared to laugh, he laughed in my face, he dared to act like I was nothing, like I was wasting my time. He dar
Chapter Forty-fiveMaisieIt was Mr. Caruso.He was here too.I stared at his hand. I couldn’t take my eyes off it. The same hand that now held mine so gently. The same hand I had seen drenched in blood just yesterday, few hours ago. That image—so vivid, so raw—rushed back into my mind like a flood breaking through fragile gates. The way he cleaned every bit of blood off his hand but I could still see it, I could still smell it.The memory was like a punch to the chest.The blood on his knuckles.The cold, unbothered look in his eyes.The way that man would have begged before he fell silent forever. Before this man holding my hand right now killed hun.I yanked my hand from his grasp, stumbling back a step like I’d been burned. I didn’t know I was doing that until I had done it. My heart was pounding so loud I could hear the frantic, unsteady rhythm, my lungs screaming for air that suddenly felt too heavy to breathe. I wanted to go away from there, to leave, but my legs felt too heavy
Chapter Forty-fourMaisieIt was a new morning.I woke up feeling lighter—calmer, somehow. Not completely at peace, but as though sleep had pressed a gentle hand over my bruised soul and whispered, you survived the night.I had gone to bed scared, terrified, haunted by everything I had seen. That blood. That darkness. That man. The weight of it had crawled into bed with me and laid its head right beside mine. But now… now I felt like someone else. Someone who had stared the monster in the eye and still found a way to breathe.I hadn’t made any final decisions. I wasn’t sure what path I was going to take, what step to follow next. I only knew that I wasn’t the same woman who stood frozen outside that door, paralyzed by the truth she had just uncovered.Yes, I still carried fear. A quiet, burning fear that flared up in my chest every time my mind replayed that scene. It wasn’t the kind of fear that held me down anymore—it was the kind that fueled something else inside me.Clarity, stren
Chapter Forty-threeMaisieI didn’t understand a single thing about what was happening. Not from what I saw back there—and definitely not from what I walked back into.The image of those men dragging a body out like it was nothing, walking away without a scratch, without anyone stopping them… it was still burned into my mind. And now this?This?Hadn’t I just heard this same man—Finn—slamming into another woman only minutes ago? Moaning her name like she was the air he breathed? And yet he had the audacity to stand here now, in front of me, chest heaving, eyes furious… questioning me about where I had been?What the fuck was wrong with him?Who the hell did he think he was—to come at me with all this rage, when he was the one doing the very thing he wanted to accuse me of?I scoffed. I couldn’t help it.His eyes darkened. “Did you just scoff, Maisie?” he thundered, stepping toward me.I flinched, instinctively taking a step back.“I asked you a damn question!” he shouted again, his vo
Chapter Forty-twoAuthor’s POVIn the dimly lit room, where the soft scent of lavender swirled through the air like a beautiful spell, Finn sat on the plush velvet couch, his legs crossed, a glass of expensive whiskey cradled in his hand. The amber liquid caught the light with every slight movement, glowing like temptation itself. He took a slow sip, the warmth sliding down his throat, grounding him just enough to keep from losing his mind.Because in front of him, moving like sin wrapped in silk, was his woman.His love.Every curve, every sway of her hips, every delicate lift of her fingers over her own body—it all belonged to him. She danced as though the music was hers, as though the room bent to her rhythm, and he was just another instrument she played. Her narrowed eyes locked with his, full of unspoken promises that settled deep in his gut and made his cock throb hard against the confines of his pants.God, he wanted her. More than he had ever wanted anyone.More than he could
Chapter Forty-oneMaisie I was terrified.Every part of me was starting to vibrate with fear. I couldn’t control it.I thought I could let go of the fear—God knows I’d tried—but not after what I just saw. Not after watching him casually wipe blood off his hands like it was nothing. Not after seeing them zip a body into a bag like it was just some discarded doll.How could someone be so calm… so unbothered? That was a human! They killed him and packed him a fucking back, how was I going to live with this?I didn’t know if I should be glad or sad that I came here at this moment. I didn’t know if I was glad I found out about this part of him and knew well not to mess with him now, or sad that everything I had plan could shatter because of this. Mr. Caruso wasn’t a man I should be messing with, he wasn’t a Man I should be tricking into my own twisted plan. But what do I do now? I had already started this, how do I stop it?My chest rose and fell too quickly. I was shaking. I couldn’t mov