Gabriella It could be the way he was grabbing me. When Giovanni crashed his lips into mine, it took me seconds until I realized what he was doing. The bastard went into fully grabbing me into snatching the gun out of my hand and throwing it away from us. I tried to move out of his touch but I couldn’t. His devilish smirk was silly when he realized I couldn’t get out. He is too damn strong. I'm losing this. One thing I know for sure, he’s enjoying. He looked at me —still struggling with an amused grin. This time, he settled into cuffing both of my wrists into his one hand. “ Asshole–” Giovanni stole another kiss. “ What did you say?” “ You freaking asshole—” My eyes went wide. Giovanni freaking asshole grabbed the back of my neck and fully crashed his lips into mine. “ Are you out of your freaking mind?!” I shouted, catching my breath. I successfully pushed him off me while he stayed there with one of his hands supporting himself on the wall. Wait—is he okay? I was wiping my li

Giovanni’s POV What the fuck did just happen? I tried to run after her but a soft hand reached from mine before I could make it through the door. Alana shook her head and muttered, “Don’t go,” making me rooted in place. “ I–I…just..” I looked where Gabriella went and sighed before hugging Alana. There’s an obvious drop of tears on her face and I knew I couldn’t leave her here. She walked over to the couch area and I guided her. “ What happened, hmm? Who did this to you?” Alana cried harder. I have no fucking idea why she was crying but my mind is still stuck with Gabriella’s bold move. My guilt was eating me up when I realized Alana had been staring at me and that I’d spaced out. “ It’s okay—” she said, her voice trembling. “ I can take care of myself,” she added, wiping her own tears, making me feel more bad about her. Alana tried to get up from the couch but this time, I was the one who stopped her and held her hand. “ No–it’s okay Giovanni. You can go after her. I can take car

Giovanni's POV“He’s been quiet for two days,” Alana said, leaning on the doorframe and talking with Kenzo and Ace.The three of them managed to execute our plan without bothering me for the past few days. I couldn’t bring myself to think about anything other than the fact that—I have a child with her. “ You really won’t tell us what happened?” Alana asked again, looking at Ace with a firm expression. I told him to keep it a secret until I knew how to deal with it. Gabriella is cruel. I thought I already experienced the biggest heartbreak when she left without saying anything until I learned the truth. I ignored them and focused my gaze on the ceiling of my room. I’ve been here for two days and even if I wanted to confront Gabriella about her child—our child, I am fucking scared. I didn’t know what was worse, what did I ever do to her to deserve this kind of treatment? In those seven years, I spent my whole life looking for her. So why? Why would she do this to me? The room felt l

Gabriella’s POV There were worse things than realizing you’ve woken up in the middle of an unfamiliar bed. It’s waking up wrapped in the arms of the man who hurt you but knowing you’ll let him hurt you all over again just because your heart still beats for him. But just because my heart still beats for him doesn’t mean I should’ve let him ruin all my plans. Or should I? I gulped and let myself trace the soft lines on his forehead. Even asleep, Giovanni looks strict and serious. His thick brows are almost at war against each other and he makes this deep snoring sound. Stop. Don’t let yourself fall again into this trap. “ Trying to kill me, wife?” I gulped and almost jumped out of bed when Giovanni suddenly opened his eyes. His quick reflex immediately grabbed my waist making my face land on his chest. I could feel a loud heartbeat but I am not sure if it’s his or mine. “ Don’t move. I’m still sleepy.” Normally, I’d punch his face or I'd kick his ass and point my gun to his head,

GABRIELLAMy heart skipped a beat. "Rover, what are you doing here? Who’s with you?" I quickly went to Rover's side who looked like he just woken up from a deep sleep. I don’t know what to feel right now and I think my heart will explode from every emotion I am feeling. Giovanni looked like he was in a daze too but I kept myself composed because my son…our son is standing right in front of us. Rover blinked, looking confused. "Tito Van brought me. He said it was safe."My eyes shot to Giovanni. " Tito Van? You brought him here?" I cannot hide the accusation in my voice. Giovanni shrugged, his face calm but eyes burning with intensity. "I told you I can do everything to find him, Gab."Panic rose in my chest. "Rover, come here," I said, trying to steady my voice. I needed to get him away from Giovanni before anything else was said.Rover walked over to me, his small hand slipping into mine. I looked down at him, forcing a smile. "Did you have fun with Tito Van? Where’s your daddy Al