All Chapters of THE DON'S SECRET OBSESSION (His Bride, Her Prison): Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

CHAPTER 42Dermos’s POVIt had been a while since I got my hands dirty, since I'd gotten someone crying for mercy.I turned away from the messenger and headed straight for my office to load up.I got a few guns packed up and strapped them properly before Carlos came through the door.“Heard you'll be going to break the movement,” he said.“You heard right,” I replied.“I'm coming with you,” he announced.I nodded. “Then load up.”Five minutes later, we were walking down towards a waiting car, and it wasn't long before we hit the road.We drove in silence for about twenty minutes before pulling up at the docks.It had a foul smell I didn't appreciate much, something like rotten fish.I stepped out of the car before anyone could open the door for me, no time for pleasantries.The night was windy, like most nights, as it slapped against my skin. Light shone from a distance over a couple of men, whose shadows stood out tall and bold.But something told me we weren't here for them.I turn

CHAPTER 44Ariel’s POVMy heart slammed painfully against my chest as goosebumps spread over me.The voice was deep, calm, and nearly familiar. It even had a slightly raised tone, like it was amused at my confusion.“Who are you? Show yourself,” I demanded, trying to steady my breathing.He chuckled, sending a deep echo through the empty factory.“That wouldn’t be wise.”“For who? You or me?” I asked, fumbling over my words.“For both of us.”I strained my eyes, trying to make out the figure in the darkness, but the small lights and moonlight only revealed a large pile of shadows.“You asked me to come,” I said. “So talk.”“You came,” he corrected softly. “That already tells me enough.”“About what?”“That you’re starting to question him.”My jaw tightened. “I’m not questioning my husband.”“No?”I didn't respond as I didn't know what to say.“You wouldn’t be here if you weren’t.”I hated that he was right. “Stop speaking as if you know me,” I shot back.“I don’t need to know you,” he

CHAPTER 46Dermos' POVHer eyes flickered to mine, and I could tell she wasn't expecting it. She took a step back as she would fall at any point, but I wasn't here for pleasantries.I raised a brow at her when it took her too long to answer.“No, I didn’t,” she finally replied.“Don’t lie to me,” I said firmly.Then she gathered herself together and stood straight.“I didn’t lie,” she replied.“Luciana, she said she saw you,” I reported slowly.Her expression shifted, and I saw anger flash behind her eyes before she masked it quickly.“So she reports my movements to you now?” She asked.“That’s not the point.”“Then what is the point, Dermos?” She fired back.I tapped my fingers repeatedly on my jeans as my patience thinned quickly.“The point is you don’t leave this house without telling me,” I replied with force.She remained mute for about a minute before replying.“I needed air.”“At that hour of the night?” I asked with a raised brow.“Yes.”“You could’ve gone to the garden,” I

Chapter 48Ariel's POVMy heart skipped a beat at the calmness in his voice.Like he didn't know what those words meant to me.I slowly stared back into his eyes, steadying myself.“It depends on?” I asked carefully, keeping my eyes on him the whole while.“If it puts you in danger,” he responded casually.“And if it doesn’t?” I pressed on.“Then I’d give you the world,” he replied warmly, like he didn't know the weight those words carried.I studied him carefully, looking for any hint that he was lying.But as much as he was mysterious, so was he honest.But that's all I ever wanted.“Then give me honesty,” I said aloud. “When compared to the world, yeah, it’s small. But that's what I really want,” I added truthfully.His eyes searched mine for a moment too long before his lips parted gently.“I guess I can try,” he responded.I smiled. That was more than he had ever offered before.And for sure, I was going to accept it.“Promise?” I asked, lifting my pinky. “Pinky swear.”He stared

Chapter 50Dermos' POVThe picnic basket and other necessary tools had already been placed at the necessary spot.I walked over, peeping over to the river, monitoring his motion.I pulled out the blanket and laid it neatly down at a good spot.I picked up the basket and placed it at the center of the room, arranging everything properly.Ariella knelt beside the unpacked basket with her eyes wide and mouth slightly opened.“Dermos!” She remarked almost too loudly. I was tempted to tell her to keep her voice down, but that would just lead to more questions.So I smiled and let her gush over the forced act. Good thing the spot was slightly further away from the river.She leaned over and opened up the basket with a smile on her face.She unpacked the basket with a full beam across her lips. There were sandwiches, fruits, and other witty things the mall had packaged into it.I bought it on my way home from the office, stopped to pick a spot, and placed it while some men watched over it.