[ANASTASIA'S POINT OF VIEW]A few days passed, and I could say that things had returned to normal, and by normal, I mean staying in Enzo's room and taking my online classes while being watched by two of the guards. It was not like I was going to try anything. I wasn't escaping anytime soon, so they didn't have to watch me like that, and lastly, avoiding the Mezzasalma like they were the plague of the earth. They terrified me with their craziness.However, just as I thought things were looking up, Enzo entered the room with an empty bag. I looked at him, puzzled, as he approached and placed the bag beside my feet on the bed. "Pack your things, doll, we are going to the beach."I didn't move instantly. Why were we going to the beach, was this a code for something, was he on a mission like the last two times he took me out, and if not, why the freaking hell were we going to the beach? I can't swim. "I am not a swimmer," I mumbled, looking up at him with a pout."I know. Pack up; we ar

[ANASTASIA'S POINT OF VIEW]As soon as we entered our bedroom, I grabbed hold of his wrist. When he turned to face me, I stood on my toes and firmly pressed my lips against his. I hummed in the kiss and wrapped my arms around his neck, realizing I hadn't done this in a while, and I did not realize how much I craved it until he started kissing me back, his palms rising to cup my face. I moved my body closer to his, wanting his warmth and longing for more.I broke the kiss and left a trail of kisses on his neck. Enzo vibrated with laughter. I withdrew and stared up at him with a pout. “What?”His lips stretched in a smile that nearly turned me into a puddle. It was adorable and endearing. He stroked my cheek with his thumb. “Aren't you cute when you are eager?”I peered at him closely. At the dinner table earlier, he appeared tense and agitated; now, however, he appeared relaxed, charming, and more appetizing. My cheeks began to flush at the thought that had just suddenly crossed my mi

(ENZO'S POINT OF VIEW)I saw red as I stood in Father's room. My hands were clenched so tightly and my jaw was as hard as a rock that I could barely contain my rage.I looked over at Galileo, his face covered in bruises, and he was trying to support his broken arm, the same arm he used to pull the trigger, but it was not enough. The pain on his face wasn't enough; I wanted to afflict more. He deserved more. Almost losing control, Father walked into the room with long, angry strides. He approached us, his jaw clenched, and his blue eyes darting between Galileo and I."I thought it was just pulling guns at each other. Now you pull the trigger?!" His rage voice echoed throughout the room. Galileo rolled his eyes. "It was not anything major, Fa-.""Shut up, Galileo!" Father cut him off and took a step forward to stand in front of him. "Do you realize the implications of what you just did?"Galileo's jaw tightened. "I nearly killed your favorite adopted son, so I understand the implicati

(KHIONE’S POINT OF VIEW] The sound of the music, the roar of the crowd as they watched me move my body on the pole, the applause, and the futilely lustful looks were my only escape from my reality. The stage was my only escape from the burdens on my chest. I moved to the sensual music in the background, lost in the adrenaline rush, and for the first time in a long time, I did not want this night to end; however, it ended sooner than I had anticipated. “KHIONE!” Over the music, the sound of my name came loud and clear. It was like the music stopped when it didn't, as I stopped moving on the stage. My gaze was drawn to my little sister, who was standing in the midst of the drunken crowd, tears in her eyes, biting her lips to keep from crying. My eyes widened. “Mia.” What the fuck was she doing here, and how did she find me here? “Khione.” She called again, and the tears she had been holding back fell down her cheeks. And behind her were two security guards, each grabbing her a

[ANASATSIA’S POINT OF VIEW]Have you ever felt that you need to do something before everything goes completely south? That was what I felt when I approached Enzo.My plans, however, had a dual meaning. I stood in front of Enzo, he stared at me with an amused expression I had come to love. The longer I stared, the more I realized how flawless this man was, but they wanted to break him; they wanted that craziness to unleash, and I was sent to do it in the cruelest way.They felt Sienna breaking his heart wasn't enough. And this was going to be my ultimate step, and at the same time, this was going to be the last time I would stand this close and have him fully to myself.I wanted everything one last time."Is there something you need?" He inquired."You are always asking that. Is there something you need?" His blue eyes twinkled a little. "You can't give me what I need."Those words pang in my heart. "How can you be so certain?"A small smile stretched across his lips as he reached ou