Grimaldi's Blood and Vows のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 141 - チャプター 150

[ARIETTA’S POV]I’m facing Sloane now. I’m not sure if Pierce replied to my text, but I didn’t bother checking it again because it seems Sloane has serious intentions.She looks harmless, as if nothing bad would come from her. Still, I don’t feel comfortable around her, and after what her father tried to do to my life, I don’t trust anyone in their family.I couldn’t detect any joy in Sloane, but then again, we’re not close enough for her to be happy about us meeting again."Thank you for seeing me. I’ve really wanted to talk to you ever since I heard you came back to the US, but Pierce is always with you, so I couldn’t approach you. I don’t think he’d be pleased if I showed up, but I don’t mean any harm."Thankfully, Auriette is in his room right now. If Sloane were to do anything unpleasant, at least my child wouldn’t get involved."First, I want to apologize for what my father almost did to you. Even I didn’t expect he would go that far. He’s locked up now, and he will pay for the

[ARIETTA’S POV]I was breathless from Pierce’s kiss. It felt like my lips were bleeding from the intensity of his kiss. Each kiss was thirsty and longing.I tried to take off his shirt, but he stopped me. He held my hand and pinned it above my head."I have a better idea." Pierce moved off of me and left the room.I stayed staring at the door where I last saw him, and a soft moan escaped my lips as I thought maybe he wouldn’t come back. I guess he loves torturing me now. Whenever he sees the pleading look in my eyes, Pierce seems to enjoy it more and wants to make me suffer even more. Is he a sadist now?It didn’t take long before Pierce returned. He closed the door and locked it. He faced me, and I saw he was holding a rope! Holy shit, he fucking brought ropes!"What’s that for?" I asked, a little nervous. I knew Pierce could be rough in bed, but I had never seen him use something like this, so I was uneasy. Even though there was a part of me excited by what he was planning, I was st

[ARIETTA’S POV]Where are you going? I was putting Auriette to sleep when I noticed Pierce’s appearance. He had said he wasn’t going to the office, so it was strange to see him all dressed up now.He looked at me. Ugh, those dark and almost lifeless eyes of his. Can’t Pierce’s eyes return to the way they used to be, full of life?My shoulders slumped as I realized something. But maybe that’s just how he is now, right? Because something important was lost to him. I might have to accept that he’s changed forever."I’m going to visit your aunt. My cousins are there. Do you want to come with me? I was going to invite you earlier, but then Auriette suddenly cried."I froze at his words. Although I wanted to talk to Aunt Tessa, I knew deep down I wasn’t ready yet. But when would I ever be ready?"Dasha," I called to Auriette’s nanny. I handed her my son, who was now asleep, before facing Pierce properly. His eyes were watching mine carefully."If you don’t want to, you can always talk to he

[ARIETTA’S POV]"Are you sure you're okay with me being here?"We were heading to a dinner party at Uncle Fiero's house. I was nervous because I was going to see Pierce's family again. They wanted to meet Auriette, so we were bringing him along, but I wasn't sure if they really wanted me there."Of course," Pierce said, gently brushing my cheek. I was really nervous and uncomfortable. "If you're worried about Dad, he won't be here tonight. Dad's in Italy, and although his flight was supposed to bring him home today, it got delayed, so he won't be able to make it to the dinner."I wasn’t sure if I should be relieved by what he said. Mr. Marcello wasn’t my only concern; I was also worried about other relatives of his, like his uncles or aunts, who might not want me there."Calm down. Everything's going to be okay."I held on to Pierce’s words. I nodded and we left with Auriette. We eventually arrived at Uncle Fiero’s house.It was big and heavily guarded. I shouldn’t have been surprised

[ARIETTA’S POV]Earlier, while we were in the air, and Pierce told me to look out the window at the ground, I was greeted by an arrangement of flowers forming the words: WILL YOU MARRY ME?And now, here we were, in the place where those flowers were, and Pierce was kneeling before me.The feeling is surreal, like I’m dreaming."I hope this proposal is enough for you," he laughed, which made me laugh too. "I promised you years ago that I would marry you at the right time... and I believe this is it, Arietta."Pierce took a deep breath. He was confident, but I could see a hint of nervousness in his eyes.I used to tell other women that they deserved better, that I wasn’t the one for them. I’ve never been fond of entering relationships because I felt like I wasn’t suited for them.I was shocked by his sudden confession. "But now, I want to be a better person for you, Arietta. I won’t tell you that you deserve someone better than me—I'm going to be the standard, the better person for you.