Lahat ng Kabanata ng Sinful obsession : Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

The gala was a spectacle of power and wealth, it was a grand display of deception where men in tailored suits and women draped in diamonds smiled over glasses of blood-red wine. Serena De Luca had spent her life attending such events, she was forced to play the role of the obedient daughter, she was the mafia princess and was meant to stand beside her father as proof of his legacy. But tonight, something felt different.She could sense it in the air, the way her father’s men stood on higher alert, their hands lingered near the holsters beneath their jackets too often. Her father, Marco De Luca, smiled too widely, and held her with a grip too firm on her arm. He had whispered to her before they stepped into the grand ballroom of the De Luca estate, “Smile, dolcezza. You are my greatest asset.”She knew what he meant. He wasn’t just talking about her presence; he was speaking of her worth. As a daughter in the mafia world, Serena was nothing more than a bargaining chip, she was a tool t

Serena sat on the bed, her muscles were tense and she was hungry and tired. Her mind was racing but she believed her father had noticed her disappearance by now. She had barely caught her breath from the failed escape when the door swung open again. Lucian stepped inside, but this time, he wasn’t alone.Two men followed him, One had a jagged scar down his cheek, the other sported tattoos creeping up his neck.Serena’s insides clenched.Lucian strolled forward, looking as composed as usual. “Serena,” he said smoothly. “Let’s talk.”She forced herself to remain still. “I have nothing to say to you.”Lucian sighed, as if disappointed. He gestured to the men beside him. “This is Carl and Vito. They’ll be keeping an eye on you from now on.” Vito, the tattooed one, smirked. “Can’t have you trying anything stupid again.”Serena’s fingers curled into fists. Lucian motioned toward the chair. “Sit” But She didn’t move.Carl stepped forward, cracking his knuckles. The sound sent a chill down h

A sharp, blaring alarm shattered the thick tension in the room. The sudden noise sent a jolt through Serena, her body snapping to alert as flashing red lights filled the study.Lucian and Enzo stiffened instantly, their sharp gazes flicking toward the doorway just as it burst open.One of Lucian’s men rushed in and his face was pale with urgency.“Boss! We’re under attack!”The words barely left his lips before the distant sound of gunfire echoed through the halls and Serena’s pulse spiked.She had grown up in this world, had witnessed the violence that came with it, but being in the heart of an attack and trapped in enemy territory, was something else entirely.Lucian moved first, he was already pulling a gun from his waistband as he turned to Enzo.“How many?”“An entire fucking army,” the soldier panted, clutching his rifle. “They breached the outer gates. We’re holding them off, but they’re closing in.”Lucian’s jaw tightened when Enzo exhaled a low curse, already reaching for his

The safe house was quieting down. The men were still battle-worn from the earlier attack, and had begun to settle in for the night. Some had disappeared into rooms, others had claimed the couches, draping themselves in thick blankets. The scent of damp wood, sweat, and gun oil lingered in the air.Serena sat curled up on a wooden chair in the farthest corner of the room, arms wrapped around herself as she tried to conserve whatever warmth she had left. Her dress was already in tatters, the thin fabric offering little protection against the night chill that crept in through the cracks in the old walls.She clenched her jaw, biting back a string of curses. Damn Lucian. Damn all of them.She watched as the men wrapped themselves in thick blankets, swapping out their bloodstained clothes for fresh ones. They had everything they needed, warmth, shelter and security. She had nothing.Lucian and Enzo stood outside on the porch, their hushed conversation carrying through the broken window. T

He leaned against the frame, arms crossed, amusement glinting in his dark eyes.She scowled. “Enjoying yourself?”Lucian smirked. “Immensely.”She huffed, turning back to the fireplace. She wasn’t going to ask for his help. She would get this damn fire started on her own.Her hands trembled as she struck another match. The flame sparked, bigger this time. She held it against the wood, waiting.A tiny ember glowed.Then another.The fire caught.She sat back on her heels, staring at the growing flames as they licked at the logs, warming the air around her.She let out a breath of relief. Finally.Lucian said nothing for a moment. Then, after a beat, he murmured, “Took you long enough.”Serena glared at him over her shoulder. “You could’ve helped.”He shrugged. “I could have.”Asshole.She turned away, stretching her hands toward the fire, letting the warmth seep into her frozen skin. The heat wrapped around her, easing some of the tension from her muscles.Her body was tense, curled up