Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH THEM!" I yelled, running in their direction and fiercely wrapping my arms around them. "They have nothing to do with this, and I won't let you harm them!" As I reached out to touch Silvio's face, my heart sank at the sight of his battered and bruised features. I couldn't help but wonder, what kind of cruel punishment had they inflicted upon him. Tearing my gaze away from Silvio, My eyes shifted towards Enrico, who seemed to be struggling to stay conscious, barely able to hold his head up."Allegra!" my mother's voice surged from behind me, cutting through the silence like a knife. The other people in the room fell deathly still, clearly taken aback by my unexpected outburst. It was as though they couldn't fathom what was unfolding before them.I cannot bear the thought of Enrico and Silvio being blamed for my actions. They have always loved and supported me through thick and thin. I would never betray their trust and leave them to face the cons

Scott ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─I tossed the duvet aside and sat on the edge of my bed, putting my elbows over my knees. I grabbed my cell phone and raised the blinds of my room. The daylight flooded in, illuminating the room as I stared at the sky through the ceiling-to-floor glass windows. Raking my hand through my hair, I got off the bed, wore my boxers, and made my way out of the bedroom. My penthouse is on the Upper East Side, but it's not just any penthouse. It has the best fucking view a man like me deserves.I grabbed my morning coffee from Glenna, my housekeeper. She eyed me warily, a question in her eyes. "What?" I asked. She flinched at the sight of my chiseled chest, which was quite unexpected as women usually swoon over my bare physique. They always seem to be entranced by my physique, but not her. "I need to clean your room," she ordered, cringing once more.I glanced at my chest, and my eyes landed on the beautiful red kiss marks glorifying my body. I let out a cocky smile, and wit

Scott ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─"I want you to marry her. I want her to bear your name so that people will think twice before even considering harming her." It felt like he was trying to use me as a tool for settling scores for taking me in."Are you out of your mind, Linus?" I asked, disbelief and anger coursing through me. The very idea that he proposed was preposterous. "Marriage? Me? And Allegra Rossi? Your granddaughter?!" I shook my head in utter disbelief, hoping to make him realize how absurd the idea was. "What makes you think I would even consider such a thing?"He gave his head a shake, "I would have never asked you something like this if I wasn't desperate. Allegra is vulnerable, she needs someone strong, not me. You don't have to stay married to her, just until all this is over. They will make her life a living hell, Scott." "You're telling me, you want me to marry her until all this is over? That's ridiculous! I don't even believe in the concept of marriage, and I certainly won't be m

Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─The underboss strode straight towards me, his eyes set ablaze with fury. At that moment, the entire church was silenced, and the only noise heard was the thunderous thudding of his shoes against the floor, emphasizing his uncontrollable rage.My mind went blank, unable to recall anything from the past few minutes. And just then, he came to a halt in front of the baptistry, extending his hand towards me, making my heartbeat spike up.My heart was pounding so hard as he gave me a slow nod, but, I knew what he wanted without a single word exchanged between us, and I cautiously took his hand. He yanked me out of the baptistry, and I gasped for air. Suddenly, his gaze shifted downward, and I shuddered as I realized that my breasts were exposed through my drenched dress.He ripped off his suit jacket and wrapped it around my trembling body, shielding me from prying eyes. The relief was tangible, and I exhaled a shaky breath. Amidst the sea of faces, he was the only one who

Allegra ─ ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─Oh my goodness! I quickly jumped off the counter and fumbled to fix my dress. My heart was racing as I cleared my throat and tried to compose myself. I even nervously smoothed down my hair, even though it was already in place. What on earth just happened?I had never allowed a man to get this close to me not even Aldo. With Silvio and Enrico it was different, they were like brothers to me but the Underboss, he was clearly flirting, right? The whole thing was kind of flirty and... I don't know I felt blood rushing to my cheeks at his proximity. I was feeling so off-balance with him so near me. He was a player, no doubt about it. His charm was like a magnet that drew women towards him, including Chiara. But I won't be one of them. I refuse to fall for his tactics, his charm, and the way he talks to women. He may know how to put a woman under his spell, but I am determined to keep my distance and protect my heart.I was getting married to him tomorrow and I know I hav