All Chapters of A Kiss Before War: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Behind The Scenes Isabella's POV"This is Isabella Knight, she is the doctor that saved your life." The man dressed in a suit pointed towards my direction. My head was bent low, my entire body shivered in fear as I stood in front of the most dangerous man to ever exist. He sat on an armchair and his legs were crossed. His face was not visible because of how dark the office was, the only source of light was a little candle light by the corner of the room."Tell her to come closer." His deep voice rung out, his voice was laced with so much authority and command. Gabriel Santos was the most feared mafia lord to ever exist in Chicago. I never imagined a day would come when I would stand in front of the man who murdered my parents and seized my older brother as his captive. I felt anxious but at the same time, I felt like my revenge plan was taking a nice turn, I was the doctor who saved his life, I knew that he was going to treat me right because of how much he valued his life."Did you

The Contract Seal Isabella's POVMy hands kept shaking profusely as I clutched the piece of paper tight. My eyes scanned through it for the umpteenth time and I found it extremely hard to believe. Was my eyes playing tricks on me or was there another person with the name Isabella Knight? This was obviously forged because there was no way in hell that I would consciously sign a paper that would seal a marriage between I and Gabriel Santos. Most importantly, five years ago? Five years ago, I desperately wanted to kill Gabriel Santos so why would i agree to be his legal wife? What would i possibly earn from that?"What is this supposed to mean?" I finally gathered courage to ask. Although my breathing was hitched and my hands were shaking in fear as I struggled to hold the paper tight. I snuck a glance at Gabriel, he had the same mischievous smirk from last night plastered on his face. I desperately wanted to smack that grin off his face and I was willing to take any open chances."It i

Chapter Five - The Runaway Isabella's POV I felt my entire body shudder in fear. I gulped a lump down my throat as I imagined the worse scenarios ever. How could I train a child in such a dangerous environment like the Santos mansion? Most importantly, how could I bear the child of a murderer, someone like Gabriel who had a gazillion enemies. The child would definetly be a target.I was afraid, not for myself but for the unborn child. I could never be cruel to raise a child in such a place like that. "I want to abort the baby." I blurted out. I watched the doctor's eyes widen in shock and her jaw drop at my sudden words. She stuttered as she tried to think of the right words to use but I was not interested, I wanted the child gone. The doctor eventually cleared his throat and spoke with a serious tone. "I do not think you can make that decision on your own Miss. We need to conduct Mr Gabriel Santos and hear what he has to say." The doctor said.I scoffed and rolled my eyes at her. "

Investigative BellaIsabella POV As I sat in my luxurious prison, I couldn't help but wonder about Gabriel's secrets. What was he hiding? And why was he so determined to keep me safe?The maid's words echoed in my mind "The don has secrets, ma'am. Secrets that could put you in danger."I thought about Alessandro, the way he had looked at me with such intensity, such passion. I thought about the way he had touched me, the way he had made me feel. And I wondered, was it all a lie? Had he been using me all along?But then I thought about Gabriel, the way he had taken me in, the way he had promised to protect me. I thought about the way he had looked at me, with a mixture of concern and desire. And I wondered, what did he really want from me?I felt torn, caught between two men who represented different paths in my life. Alessandro, the man I had loved and trusted, and Gabriel, the man who had taken me in and promised to protect me.Mid morning of the next day, Gabriel visited me

The MeetingIsabella POV I watched as Rodriguez stood up, his movements fluid and purposeful. He nodded at me, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and pride."I'll go talk to Gabriel," he said. "I'll arrange a meeting for you two. But remember, Isabella, be careful. We don't know what kind of game he's playing."I nodded, my mind racing with anticipation. I had so many questions for Gabriel, and I was determined to get answers.As Rodriguez left the room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. What would Gabriel say when he found out I knew the truth about my parents' contract with him? Would he try to spin the story, or would he tell me the truth?I pushed the thoughts aside and focused on the present. I had to trust that Rodriguez would arrange the meeting, and that Gabriel would show up.After what felt like an eternity, Rodriguez returned, his expression neutral."It's done," he said. "Gabriel agreed to meet with you. He's expecting you in his office in an hour."I