All Chapters of A Mafia's Dark Desires: Chapter 571 - Chapter 580

"Fair enough. I have strong feelings for you as well and that's as much as I'll disclose at this time too. The young couple in question are being discreet and patient with their offer. They have not pressured me for an answer. The only time I contemplated taking them up on it was after our call when I felt that need for physical comfort and release," she said and rubbed a finger over his chest, marveling at the different textures the scars had.Ben ran his fingers through her thick hair, enjoying its softness. In the darkness her eyes looked black and mysterious."You really are breathtaking," Ben sighed happily.She smiled and kissed his chest. "Thank you. As comfortable as this is I'd like to get cleaned up and ready for bed."She got to her feet and glanced out the window. A slow smile spread across her lips as Ben climbed to his feet and picked up his clothes. "Ben.""Hmmm?""Look! Bobby and Tasha are out on their balcony," she said holding her dress up to her chest.Ben looked ou

When dessert was served Ben excused himself to use the washroom. On the way back he took the long way to see if he could spot the missing couple. They weren't out on the back deck, the front deck, or the lounge above the dining area. Finally he made his way up to the top deck. It was empty as everyone was downstairs enjoying the dessert.Then he picked up an odd sound. He held still and listened hard trying to separate the sounds of the ship from the odd noise. He moved around slowly until he recognized it as feeble crying but he couldn't find where it was coming from. Finally he tracked the sound to a low storage locker next to the top railing. He leaned over it and spotted Gretchen wedged between the locker and the railing lying on her right side. He could see she was bleeding and bruised. Her left arm looked swollen. How she'd gotten between the locker and the railing he had no idea but she wasn't able to move. She cried pitifully."Gretchen? It's Ben Shepherd. Can you hear me?"He

"She will need a safe environment to regain her sense of self. Her family would be best if they are nurturing. Now, what is wrong with Margaux?" Tina asked.Ben smiled hearing the concern in her voice. "You know I love you, right?""I love you too Ben! Now talk to me," she insisted.He squirmed a little. "Margaux has been behaving a little odd. She told me about a young couple who invited her to share their bed and asked me if I wanted to join. Considering her issues with jealousy that seemed like a test, just seeing if I would become jealous. I declined of course but she hasn't dropped it. She also wasn't aware that Lucy came home with us and when I mentioned it she took it harder than I expected. She seems to be holding me at arm's length now. Well, it feels like that.""She didn't come with you to the hospital?" Tina asked, the worry clear in her voice."No, she said she had to take care of her people on the boat," Ben said but it sounded like a weak excuse even to him as he said i

Ben did a little snooping and found the keys to the filing cabinets in Rainor's office. The man kept meticulously organized files. All of his investment documentation was neatly organized and filed. It looked like he had a lot of money in investments himself. This could be good news for Gretchen. He kept searching but found no sign of a will or even paperwork referencing a legal firm. So, perhaps there wasn't a will.He left the filing cabinets open and found Gretchen sitting on the sofa again. She looked up sharply when he entered the room and he saw her relax."I need to ask you a question," Ben began.She watched him cautiously."I don't know how much time the police will need from you over the next few days or if the lawyer needs you physically here for the estate transfer. I fly back to the states on Sunday night." She began to look panicked but he held his palm up and she immediately went still. "I want you to come home with me so we can take care of you and help you take contro

The restaurant they chose was small and intimate, off the beaten track and made the most exquisite coq au vin. They enjoyed a bottle of wine and left a generous tip for the excellent service. Catherine insisted they go up the Eiffel Tower even though conditions weren't optimal and Chanel couldn't resist her pleading look. She gave in with a chuckle and they ascended in the elevators until they were at the top.It was much chillier at this altitude and they clung to each other as they looked down at the lights below, when the clouds parted long enough for them to see them. The lighting was ethereal and mysterious lending a strange magic to the night.Catherine worked up her courage and moved back from Chanel to hold her at arm's length. Beautiful, dark brown eyes looked back at her curiously and Cat had to smile at how sweet she looked."I want you to know how very happy you've made me by coming back. I thought I'd never see you again. It felt... it felt like I'd lost an important piec