All Chapters of BETWEEN US : BOUND TO HIM : Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

. . . AUTHOR’S POV As Adeline stepped inside, a wave of heat, sweat, and alcohol hit her all at once. The room was dimly lit with flashing neon lights, casting a seductive glow over the space. The bass of the music vibrated through the floor, matching the rapid thumping of her heart. Her eyes scanned the scene, immediately taking in the group of women near the bar, clad in nothing but lace lingerie, fishnet stockings, and high heels. Their bodies swayed with the rhythm of the music, some draped over men in tailored suits, while others danced provocatively on sleek countertops. Strippers. Adeline swallowed hard. She had expected this. Leonardo wasn’t the type to throw a normal party—it had to be decadent, depraved. But what unsettled her the most was that the men weren’t much better. Scattered throughout the room were several men dressed only in their underwear, their muscular bodies slick with sweat, laughing and drinking as women pressed against them. T

. . . AUTHOR’S POV Elena’s eyes widened in horror as she gazed at Luciano. She quickly adjusted herself, her hands fumbling to fix her dress, as she scrambled to stand up, her face twisting with panic. “T-This isn’t what it looks like,” she stammered, her voice shaky, desperate. Luciano only smirked. His dark eyes gleamed with amusement and disgust, his posture relaxed, yet exuding pure danger. “I know exactly what it is,” he said, his tone mocking, sharp as a blade. “I knew all along, Elena. You’re nothing but a whore.” Elena flinched, her face draining of color. Leonardo, still lounging in his seat as if the confrontation was an everyday occurrence, scoffed. “What are you doing here?” he asked lazily, swirling the whiskey in his glass. Luciano sighed dramatically, stuffing his hands into his pockets before tilting his head with a smirk. “Didn’t expect to see you here, either.” Then his expression turned cold. “Why did you kill Ricardo?” The q

. . . AUTHOR’S POV The night was thick with the scent of blood and burning hatred. Leonardo laid merely breathing on the ground, broken beyond repair. His body twitched, spasming in pain, his breath ragged and uneven. Blood pooled beneath him, staining the dirt, soaking into his clothes. But even as his strength faded, his pride remained. Even now, he smirked through the agony. A twisted, delusional smile—one that dared them to do worse. Charles started laughing. A slow, mocking chuckle that sent a chill through the gathered crowd. The men of Luciano’s mafia stood with their heads hung low, not daring to interfere. The women—Alessandra, Angelina, Isabella, Aurora, Kiara, Rose—all watched in silence, their faces a mixture of horror and disbelief. This was not just a punishment. This was an execution. Luciano stood still, his dark eyes empty, watching his brother bleed out like it meant nothing. Adeline felt Eva tremble beside her, her grip tightening

. . . AUTHOR’S POV The warm glow of the vanity lights cast a soft radiance over the room as Adeline applied the final touches of her makeup. She ran her hands down the smooth fabric of her short, form-fitting dress, appreciating how it accentuated her curves in just the right way. The deep color contrasted beautifully with her skin, making her look effortlessly elegant yet subtly seductive. Eva, standing by the mirror adjusting her earrings, turned to look at Adeline and let out an approving hum. “Damn, Adeline, you look stunning.” A small chuckle escaped Adeline’s lips as she twirled slightly, checking her reflection. “You think so?” Eva grinned. “Oh, I know so. If you weren’t my best friend, I’d probably be jealous.” Adeline smirked. “That’s what I like to hear.” Eva walked closer, giving her an exaggerated once-over. “Seriously, though. You’re glowing tonight. Did something happen?” Adeline scoffed, rolling her eyes. “Oh, please. I think i

The dining room had been filled with laughter and warmth just moments ago. Everyone was finally at peace, enjoying a rare moment of normalcy after the chaos that had ruled their lives for so long. But now, all of that had disappeared. Adeline gripped the edges of the sink, her breath coming in short, uneven gasps. Her stomach churned violently, and she barely managed to keep herself upright as another wave of nausea rolled over her. Her hands trembled as she wiped the corner of her mouth, her mind racing at an uncontrollable speed. Pregnant? The thought hit her like a bullet, making her knees weaken beneath her. It couldn’t be. Could it? The signs were all there—the constant fatigue, the sudden cravings, the unusual weight gain, the nausea. She had brushed them off, thinking it was stress or just her body adjusting after everything that had happened. But now… A warm, firm hand landed on her back. “Adeline,” Luciano’s voice was steady, but there was an u