Cassandra Salvatore~•~I collapsed on the bed, tired from the day's work. It was only my second day of work, but I was finally starting to see what Matteo meant by demanding.Yesterday, we had finished a bit before five, but today, I was dropped off at Jules' apartment by past seven.But then again, the pay and the fact that I was working with Matteo were worth it. "Girl." Jules joined me on the bed. "You seem tired.""That's because I am, Juliet." I sassed. "I can't even think about quitting because the pay is very generous.""Yeah, I'm looking forward to your first paycheck."Jules was a writer, so she never really left the house. Recently, she developed writer's block and she didn't seem eager to overcome it. She only had one published book and was looking forward to publishing the next one."You know damn well that paycheck is going into the apartment.""Speaking of the apartment, did you tell them yet? You came in this morning and rushed out of the house without speaking a word

Cassandra Salvatore~•~I watched as Rowan's face scrunched up in confusion before it settled in realization."What do you mean your ex? Was he the guy you were with when you met us?""Yeah," I answered briefly, hoping he wouldn't ask any more questions about it. Of course, he did."So why was he hanging around your apartment? Is he harassing you?"Rafael coming to Jules' apartment every day should be considered harassment but I didn't want Rowan to worry which was why I brushed it off. "No, he's not.""But he was chasing your friend.""Jules." She imputed from the back seat."Hello, Jules." He smiled at her through the rearview mirror, turning back to me immediately after. "Why was he chasing her then?""It's nothing. He wants to talk to me but I blocked him.""Is that all?""Yeah."I didn't know how the Valentino brothers always knew but somehow Rowan felt I was lying. His hand landed on my thigh and he squeezed in a warning. "Princess, what did I say to you about lying?"Panicked,

Cassandra Salvatore~•~"So have you thought about your 'answer'?"I didn't look back as I continued pouring the cereal into my bowl. "Stop bugging me.""I'm not bugging you. I'm just curious about your answer.""Yeah, sure." I went to the fridge and brought out the milk. "That's why you've been asking me this question since I woke up.""I just want to know what you'll tell your men."I sighed. "I don't know yet.""Whatever. I'm going to shower. Don't leave before I'm back."I released a breath as she left. I was both dreading today and excited about it as well. I was going to receive my first paycheck today. But I still had to give those men the answer I promised Rowan. Deep now, I already knew my answer.Rafael's visits were becoming threatening. I wondered what he would do if he got to see me. I didn't know how I didn't see how crazy he was before we started dating. My father was also getting out of hand. He didn't know Jules' apartment and yesterday, he had asked Lauretta where

Matteo Valentino~•~Although Rowan had assured me that Cassandra would accept the house, I was still unsure.After all, she'd known us for two weeks. We might be coming on strong and it may end up chasing her away. I'd instructed her to check out the house with Rowan yesterday, but I wasn't going to push it anymore. I didn't want to do anything that would make her leave us.When I walked into my office, my eyes went straight to her desk to find it empty. I frowned.All day this week, she had made sure to arrive at work before me and she always had my coffee on my desk.I sighed. Maybe, she was avoiding us. I thought of calling her but immediately squashed the thought. I should give her a little time. She could just be running late.I went back out to tell the secretary to get me coffee before going back in and starting my work.I hadn't been working more than thirty minutes when I got a call from Cassie herself. I answered immediately. "You're late. Are you avoiding Rowan and I?" I as

Matteo Valentino~•~Rowan had to physically restrain me from doing anything stupid.In my opinion, I didn't think I was going to do anything stupid though but he thought it would be illogical to do anything while I was this angry.That only adds ended up in me visiting our personal gym while I ordered new furniture for Cassie's house. She hadn't agreed to it but we already finalized the deal. At this point, I didn't care if she wanted it or not. She was going to stay in it anyway.The doctor had told us that she had a case of bruised ribs and also had a concussion from hitting her head on the ground when she fainted, so while Jules stayed in the room with her, checking up on her every now and then, Rowan went out to get the medicine the doctor prescribed for her.Dr. Sanchez was still around just in case and because he was around, Damon found a reason to visit. Both of them were in the living room while I ran my anger out on the thread mill.I didn't think I was going to stop any tim