All Chapters of The Mafia King's Only Love: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

CASSANDRA'S POV~As I stood before the mirror, decked out in my gown, I felt a surge of happiness and pride. My mother and the makeup artists gasped and gushed over me, ooh-ing and ahh-ing with each new angle they captured on their cameras. Their words of praise rang like sweet music in my ears."Oh, my darling, you look breathtaking!" my mother exclaimed, tears brimming in her eyes. "I am so proud of you and I know your father would be too wherever he is." She pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead, sending a warm wave of emotion through my body.I returned her hug, my heart swelling with love and gratitude. I had always been close to my mother, and her presence and support meant the world to me. "Thank you, Mom," I whispered, tears stinging my eyes. "I couldn't have done this without you."With my mother by my side, we made our way to the grand banquet hall. As we entered, a cacophony of voices filled the air as my friends, family, and work colleagues swarmed around me, offering their

CASSANDRA'S POV~I felt like I was watching a train wreck in slow motion. The whispers, the pity, the disappointment, it was all directed at me. My colleagues, their bags in hand, began to shuffle out the door, and it was like a punch to the gut. Before I knew it, I was running towards my uncle, snatching the microphone from him. My voice trembled as I begged the remaining guests to stay. "Please, don't leave. There must be some kind of mistake."It was all falling apart, piece by piece. The embarrassment, the shame, the sense of failure was overwhelming. My face flushed with heat, my hands trembling as I held onto the microphone like a lifeline. The murmurs grew louder, speculation swirling around the room like a vulture circling its prey. I could feel their judgmental eyes on me, and it was suffocating. Today was the worst day of my life, and the humiliation was palpable.Tears pricked the corners of my eyes as I fought to hold back the floodgates. My heart pounded against my ribs

CASSANDRA'S POV~The heat was almost unbearable. Everywhere felt hot, suffocating, like I was trapped in a fiery inferno. I could barely breathe, let alone move. My dress felt like it was made of burning embers, scorching my skin, making me squirm.Adriano's strong arms held me steady as he lowered me onto the bed, cranking up the AC to try and cool me down. But the temperature inside my body seemed to be rising by the second.I watched as he bent over, his lips brushing against my temple, sending a shiver of relief down my spine. But even that small contact was like gasoline on the flames inside me.The moment his hands touched me, everything changed. My breath slowed, my body hummed in response. The heat still raged through me, but it was suddenly manageable, controlled by his touch."Adriano," I whispered, my voice hoarse.He looked up from his phone, his dark eyes searching my face."Am I gonna be alright?" I asked, my voice quivering."Yes, dolcezza," he replied, his voice low an

CASSANDRA'S POV~The velvet VIP lounge curtains parted, revealing a dimly lit room where soft jazz notes drifted through the air. My heels clicked on the polished marble floor as I followed him inside. Adriano's hand rested at the small of my back, firm yet gentle. His touch ignited a flicker of sensation that trailed up my spine. My eyes took a moment to adjust, but soon I could see chandeliers hanging low, casting long shadows over the wall. A glass wall offered a breathtaking view of the city skyline.Adriano guided me deeper into the room, his thumb tracing circles on my back, sending shivers across my skin. He gestured towards an L-shaped couch near the window. "Have a seat.”I sat down, feeling the plush leather against my thighs. Adriano walked over to a side table and poured two glasses of champagne. He handed one to me before taking a seat beside me, our knees almost touching.He raised his glass, and I followed suit, clinking it gently against his. Our eyes locked as we bot

CASSANDRA'S POV~As Eden's car came to a halt in the parking lot of the ski resort, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation building inside me. I knew he had brought me here as a way to make amends for some of the mistakes he had made in the past, and I was eager to see what the day would hold for us.As Eden stepped out of the car, he opened my door and offered me his hand. I took it with a sense of joy, smiling at him as he led me into the resort.As we entered the resort, my eyes widened in amazement. Everything around us was covered in a thick layer of snow, transforming the entire area into a winter wonderland straight out of a storybook. The cold air nipped at my cheeks, but I didn't mind. I was too mesmerized by the beauty of my surroundings to care.Eden wasted no time in getting us geared up for our ski date. He hurriedly helped me into my ski jacket, goggles, and gloves, making sure I had everything I needed to stay warm and comfortable.I was so excited to try skii