All Chapters of Claimed by the Italian Mafia King: Chapter 21 - Chapter 24

TESSA I scoffed, anger rising in my chest. After ignoring me this morning and walking out on me like I was a nobody he was now acting up? So unbelievable. I took a deep breath, calming myself a little before going back to where Alex was seated. “All good?” He asked when he saw me approaching. I forced a smile. “Yes.” He gave a wide smile. He had a really lovely smile. I nearly swooned over him. If only he was the one I was forced into this arrangement with then I wouldn't complain. I wouldn't even need to be forced into any arrangement with him because first off, he doesn't seem like someone that could hurt a fly let alone kill someone. He'd rather put himself in danger just so he could save a cat. I laughed at that thought. “What's funny?” His brows were raised. “Just my little secret.” “No fair. I want to know!” He whined. “I was just thinking how different life would be if I'd taken a different path.” I exhaled through my lips. The cold of the night now gett

TESSA I knew I was treading deadly waters but I couldn’t understand the pull I felt. He was the type that was preached to avoid. My mind and my body were a conflicting mess. Funny. Now I know the power the devil has on humans. It’s not destruction. He simply just grants your deepest desires. And right now, only one name came to mind. Leonardo. I turned off the faucet, leaning on the sink for a while longer. My mind went back to Alex. How he got hurt for stepping in and I instantly regretted it. He was a kind soul. He didn’t deserve that and Leonardo's actions were unjustifiable. Even in my dreams, he still tormented me with his true colors. Why then am I vulnerable whenever he touches me? I let out a sigh and went back to bed, tossing and turning all night till the bright rays of the sun began to come in through the window. I dragged myself out of bed, heading into the bathroom. I stripped out of my clothes and stepped into the shower, letting the warm water roll down my back.