All Chapters of Grimaldi's Blood and Vows: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

[ARIETTA’S POV]I smiled until I got to the dorm. Only Blaire was still awake, and from her smile, I knew exactly what it meant.We must've fallen asleep late because of our conversation. My arm hurt from my friend's slaps.I yawned as I walked to the restaurant. I used to prefer staying at the hotel, but now I like it here more. I get to see Pierce more often than I would at the hotel—unless, of course, he decides to go there."Ouch!" I couldn't help but complain when I bumped into a woman running. She immediately looked at me and apologized. There were two of them, and I could tell they were hotel staff. Why were they heading to the restaurant?"Sir Pierce's cousins are here! They're in the restaurant now, and it looks like they're having breakfast," whispered one of the women, who was also running toward the restaurant.It felt like my gossiping instincts were awakened, and without thinking, I hurried over. It was like a celebrity had arrived, judging by the crowd outside the res

[ARIETTA’S POV]A few of Eugene’s acquaintances passed by, and they greeted him."Do you need something?" I was ready to go home. It was still early, and I didn’t have anything to do at home, but I wanted to make the most of the day and just rest. Plus, Pierce would call me later."I just wanted to check on you. It’s been a while since we talked. Do you have anything to do? We could grab a meal together.""Eugene, didn’t we talk about this already? I don’t want you to get your hopes up.""I know, Ari. Just a friendly date. There’s nothing wrong with that, right? I mean, you don’t really have a boyfriend," Eugene said."Someone might get upset, so I can’t entertain another guy. I’m going home now."Before I could walk away, Eugene grabbed my arm and turned me to face him. He had a forced smile, which I didn’t like. I felt uneasy, but if he tried anything inappropriate, I could easily scream."Who? The owner of the resort? You’re not even really together with him! He likes someone else,

[ARIETTA’S POV]So, this is sex? I couldn’t tell if this was what I was feeling because I was with someone I wanted or if all sex felt like this, but for me, I could only speak for myself. I was happy tonight because it was Pierce with me.For the second time, I felt something building inside me, just like I felt earlier."I'm going to cum again," I said, unable to stop myself. My voice echoed through the room."I'm going to cum too." I opened my eyes when Pierce touched my cheek. "Call my name, Ari, please. Call my freaking name. Scream for me."I realized that since earlier, I hadn't mentioned his name. Maybe because I was shy.Pierce quickened his thrusts. I couldn't stop myself again and moaned."Pierce!" I moaned his name.Pierce cursed again and quickly pulled out of me. He came on my stomach. He even looked up when he finished.He collapsed beside me. We were both exhausted, feeling completely drained. But I was probably more tired since it was my first time."You should pee if

[ARIETTA’S POV]After having dinner and changing, I left the dorm. Blaire didn’t need to ask where I was going. She already knew, and she’d cover for me if Corinne asked.I walked straight to Pierce’s private villa. When I turned the doorknob, it was already open.As soon as I pushed the door open, ready to greet Pierce, my smile immediately faded. I saw Sloane inside, talking to and seemingly trying to convince Pierce about something while Pierce sat on the sofa, massaging his temple."I told you, I can work here. I can focus on my work even though I’m at the resort, Slo. You don’t need to come here to convince me to go back to New York. I don’t even want to go back," Pierce said.They still hadn’t noticed me. I didn’t want to draw their attention right now either."What else do you need here, Piercy, if you don’t want to go back to New York? Even Uncle Marcel, when I ask him why you prefers staying here, he doesn’t know the reason. You're leaving your responsibilities.""I’m not lea

[ARIETTA’S POV]I sat up and grabbed my phone. It was the middle of the night, and I still couldn’t sleep. I had texted Pierce earlier saying I was going to bed, but my eyes only closed, and I didn’t really sleep.I searched for information about Pierce’s parents. Maybe, at least, I could get to know them a little.I looked for anything about their marriage. After all, we’re talking about a powerful family here! It’s impossible that there wouldn’t be an article about their wedding.It took me a while to find something, but because I didn’t give up, I finally found an article about their marriage. I immediately opened and read it.As I read about it, my heart sank with pain. My remaining hope faded, and my emotions grew heavier.Pierce’s parents were a product of an arranged marriage!Marcello Grimaldi married Giovanna Grimaldi because that’s what their parents wanted. Pierce’s mother also came from a wealthy family, so this was promised to the Grimaldi family. On top of that, the Verd