All Chapters of His Dark Desire: The Devil’s Bride : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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Chapter 51 - 9AM

Zayden’s POVIt was one hour until Bella's wedding.I wondered what she was doing now. Probably being prepped in a pretty white dress as maids tugged at her hair and fastened her shoes. Maybe she was staring at herself in the mirror, trying not to cry. Maybe she had already cried.The thought of her becoming Matteo's wife consumed me. I hated it. I couldn't wrap my head around the idea of her being called Mrs Moretti. No.I would do whatever it took to make sure that didn't happen. I had to stop this wedding.Nico sat across from me in the car. “You okay, boss?”I nodded once, staring out the window. “I’m fine.”He didn’t look convinced. “If you don’t mind me asking… What happened back there?”I looked at him. “Back where?”“In your room.” He said. “What was your mother talking about?”“Nico—”“No.” He cut me off gently. “Please don’t do that. I’ve worked with you for years, Zayden. We’ve been through too much together for you to start hiding serious shit from me.”I exhaled slowly t

Chapter 52 - The Wedding - III

Bella’s POVZayden’s words hung in the air, absurd and terrifying all at once.I couldn’t move.My eyes were locked on Matteo’s body lying on the floor. His eyes were open, staring at nothing. The man who had just threatened to destroy everything I loved was dead.And Zayden stood over him like it was nothing.The entire hall had gone deathly quiet. No one dared to speak.My father was the first to react.“You—” His voice cracked with fury as he stepped forward, face twisted with rage and disbelief. “You son of a bitch! What the hell have you done?”“He was in my way,” Zayden said, his eyes shifting from my father to me. “And I don’t like people taking what belongs to me.”My heart hammered so hard I thought it might break through my ribs.I took one shaky step forward, my dress dragging across the floor, the hem already stained with blood.“You… you killed him,” I whispered, voice barely audible. “You killed Matteo.”Zayden’s gaze locked onto mine. There was no remorse in those eyes.

Chapter 53 - The Devil’s Bride

Bella’s POVI stood outside the reception hall doors, clutching my bouquet so tightly the stems dug into my palms.My tears had finally dried, leaving behind nothing but exhaustion.The hallway was quiet now, not until footsteps approached from the side. I didn’t need to look to know who it was.My father stopped beside me, his suit wrinkled, his face pale and drained of colour. He opened his mouth to speak but I beat him to it.“He won,” I said before he could speak. My voice was flat. “Zayden won.”My father swallowed. “I’m sorry, Isabella. I’m so sorry all this happened.”“It’s too late, Dad.”He nodded slowly, eyes heavy with regret. “Are you ready?”“No.” My voice cracked. “Once I walk in there, my life is over. I’ll never be happy. Not truly.”“I know I put you in this mess,” he whispered. “I wish I could change it.”I looked at him sharply. “You had so much time to do that and now you’re sorry? Save it, Dad.”“Isabella, I know you’re upset—”Footsteps echoed, interrupting him.

Chapter 54 - His Dark Desire

Zayden’s POVFinally, I’d done it.I had satisfied my darkest desire — making Isabella Mendoza my wife.It wasn’t an easy feat. In fact, this had to be the most challenging thing I’d ever done. Lives were lost for this to happen. Blood had been spilled. But yet here we are.I walked down the aisle with her. Her hand locked in mine. The white dress clung to her body like it had been made for this moment — for me. She looked beautiful.I knew she hated me. In fact, hate is an understatement for what Bella felt for me right now.But I was fine with that.Hate was better than indifference. Hate meant she felt something. Hate meant she was still fighting. And I would enjoy breaking that fight, slowly, deliciously, until she was gasping my name instead of cursing it.The guests applauded as we passed. Fake smiles. Nervous laughter. They had just watched me kill a man, and now they were clapping like we were at a fairy tale wedding. No one had called the police. No one would.Because they al

Chapter 55 - Mrs Romano

Bella’s POVMrs Zayden Romano.That's who I was now.That’s who he’d made me become. That’s the only thing I could think of as I sat across from him in this car that felt like a prison.Nico had sat in the front seat, leaving Zayden and me alone in the back. The silence was thick enough to be cut by a knife, before he spoke. “You're quiet.”I didn't look at him. "I have nothing to say to you.""You will eventually." He sounded almost amused. "We have a lifetime."I closed my eyes. “Do you think this is funny?”“No I don’t.”“You think you can just swoop in, upend my life and then joke about it?” I snapped.“No. I don’t think that.” He responded. “But what I do think is that you need to calm down.”“Stop telling me to—““We’re here.” Nico interrupted me.My breath caught. We’d finally reached Zayden’s villa—a sudden weight pressed against my chest. I know I’d been here before. But this time was different. I was here as his wife.The car stopped. The driver got out and opened my door.

Chapter 56 - Accusations

Zayden’s POVI sat in my study. Tomás and Nico sat across from me. Tomás has his head buried in his palms, frustration bleeding through him.“I told you not to do anything to Matteo.” He said, raising his head. “I told you that was risky as fuck. And what do you do? You go ahead to fucking kill him and take his bride.”“Matteo wasn’t giving me a choice,” I said. “That motherfucker tried to kill me with a bloody knife. What was I supposed to do?”“I don’t know, try to get him off of you?” Tomás said sarcastically. “Well then, I guess that’s too late,” I said firmly.The silence in the room was tense.“What do you think is going to happen now?” Tomás said. “What are you going to do when…” he paused, lowering his voice as if the walls had ears. “When Hiram comes.”“Nothing,” I said, irritated now. “And can everyone stop mentioning that name like it’s fucking doomsday.”Tomás scoffed. “Fuck this.” Then he turned to Nico. “And the fuck are you so quiet for? You’re not saying shit.”“I’m t

Chapter 57 - Rules

Zayden’s POVThe moment Nico shut the door behind him, the silence in my office settled heavily around me.For a few seconds, I stayed still, leaning back in my chair, staring at nothing.Hiram Moretti.That name alone was enough to make powerful men lose sleep. And now Matteo was dead by my hands. Wonderful.I rolled the cigar slowly between my fingers before lighting it.The first inhale burned my throat pleasantly.Then the office door opened again.I didn’t look up immediately. “I thought I said I was done for the ni—”“Have you completely lost your mind?”My mother’s voice sliced through the room.I lifted my gaze.She stood by the door, arms folded tightly across her chest, fury burning in her eyes.“You sent your men away so I assumed you were finally free to explain what kind of disaster you’ve created now.”I exhaled smoke slowly. “Marrying Bella wasn’t a disaster.”My mother laughed once."No?" She said. "Then what was it? A business transaction? A power move? Because from

Chapter 58 - The Morning After

Zayden’s POVThe breakfast table was quiet.The soft clink of silverware against porcelain echoed through the massive dining room as maids moved silently, refilling coffee and setting down fresh pastries.I sat at the head of the table, a cup of coffee in my hand that I hadn't touched. My mother sat across from me, her posture rigid, her knife slicing through a piece of fruit with more force than necessary.I looked at my watch, she hadn’t said a word in almost ten minutes.I took a sip of my coffee before finally speaking.“You’re quiet.”Her eyes lifted to mine slowly.“So are you.” She cut into her food again. “Besides, I have nothing to say to you after your recent stunt.”A chuckle left me.“I’m very sure you have a lot to say.” I leaned back slightly in my chair. “But it’s decent of you to keep it off the breakfast table.”She dropped her fork immediately.The sharp clink against the plate echoed louder than it should have.“What is wrong with you?” she asked.I raised a brow. “

Chapter 59 - The Breakfast Table

Bella’s POVThe maid was still standing in the hallway when I stepped out.I raised my brows. "You waited for me?""Yes, Mrs Romano. I am to take you to the breakfast room. Since you are new here and may not know where it is.""Okay," I said. "Lead the way."We walked through the villa, past hallways lined with portraits. I found myself slowing as I passed them, studying the faces.There was Zayden as a younger man — sharp jaw, cold eyes, already looking like he owned the world.And there were some when he looked like the recent asshole he was.There was Emerald in various shades of green. Emerald green, forest green, sage green, mint green."Hmm," I murmured under my breath. "She wears her name well."We passed another portrait — an older man with Zayden's build and silver hair. I squinted at the small plaque beneath the frame.Vincenzo Romano.His father, probably. The resemblance was there.Finally, the maid stopped outside a set of tall double doors. She pushed them open, and I s

Chapter 60 - A Wedding Gift

Bella’s POVFor a second, the world stopped.Lucia stood there in the doorway, looking perfect as always. “Lucia?” My voice cracked.She smiled. “Hey, Belly.”I didn’t think. I just ran.My arms wrapped around her so tightly I was probably hurting her, but she hugged me back just as hard. A sob tore out of my throat before I could stop it.“You’re okay,” I whispered. “You’re really okay.”“I’m here,” she murmured into my hair. “I’m okay. I promise.”Tears streamed down my face as I held her. The relief was so overwhelming that it made my knees weak. For days I had imagined the worst — that Matteo’s men had hurt her, that she was gone forever because of me.We stayed like that for a long time, just holding each other while maids pretended not to stare.Eventually, Lucia pulled back and wiped my cheeks with her thumbs. “Stop crying, you’re going to make me cry too.”I laughed through the tears. “I thought I lost you.”“You didn’t. I’m here now.” She smiled.“Where have you been?” I ask

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