Semua Bab Obsessed (Forbidden Desire): Bab 11 - Bab 13

The confrontation was interrupted by the arrival of Marco, Dante's younger brother. Unlike Dante's cold demeanor, Marco's danger was masked by charm and easy smiles."Ladies," he said, his eyes taking in their tense postures. "Not playing nice, are we?"Victoria immediately transformed, her grip loosening as she turned a brilliant smile toward Marco. "Just getting to know our new friend better."Marco's gaze lingered on Elena's wrist, where Victoria's fingers had left red marks. "My brother wouldn't be pleased to see his property damaged."The word 'property' stung, but Elena kept her expression neutral. "I'm fine.""Good." Marco offered his arm with exaggerated gallantry. "Because I've been instructed to bring you to the main house. Dante wants a word."Victoria's face tightened with jealousy as Elena was led away, though she was too smart to voice her displeasure in front of Marco.As they walked, Marco studied her profile. "You're either the bravest woman I've met, or the most fooli

"This was a mistake," Dante finally said.The words hung in the air like shattered glass, cutting deep into Elena's already wounded heart. She felt herself go cold, numbness spreading through her limbs as the afterglow of their passionate encounter abruptly vanished."A mistake," she repeated, her voice hollow. She pulled the sheet around her naked body, suddenly aware of her vulnerability. "Just like that?"Dante rose from the bed, his muscled back turned to her as he reached for his discarded pants. The scars crisscrossing his skin told stories of violence she couldn't begin to imagine. He was a stranger now, this man who had once been her entire world."What did you expect?" he asked, his voice devoid of emotion as he dressed. "That one fuck would erase twelve years? That it would make me forget what your family did to mine?"Elena flinched at the crude description of what had just transpired between them. "My family? What are you talking about?"Dante turned, his eyes cold. "Playi