Semua Bab Forbidden Never Felt This Good: Bab 151 - Bab 160

Chapter 151 ~Aria~ I snapped my head back, my heart pounding against my ribs, expecting to see Luca’s dark, furious eyes boring into us.Instead, it was Emilio.A massive, overwhelming wave of relief washed over me, so strong it nearly took my breath away. My chest heaved as I leaned backward, creating immediate distance between Théo and myself. While also standing up at the quick wake up. Théo too standing.If it had been Luca standing there witnessing that near-kiss, the guilt would have eaten me alive from the inside out. I couldn't even bear the thought of betraying his trust like that.Emilio didn't even realize it, but he had just single-handedly saved the day.Before Théo could even process what was happening, Emilio stepped right into the space between us. He reached out and caught my wrist in a gentle yet firm grip, pulling me safely behind his shoulder."You didn't even fear that her brother was standing just a few feet away, huh?" Emilio said smoothly, his eyes narrowing

Chapter 153~ Aria ~ I was literally panicking in the passenger seat of Emilio’s car, my heart hammering violently against my ribs as heavy tears blurred my vision. Beside me, every single trace of Emilio’s breezy, playful mood had completely vanished into thin air.Théo had desperately insisted on following us to the scene, but Emilio shut him down with a single, razor-sharp look. In that fraction of a second, Emilio looked deadset scary, his eyes turning into cold, unyielding ice, his posture shifting from a relaxed socialite into a lethal mafia enforcer who would cut down anyone standing in his way. Realizing the sudden, dangerous shift in tone, Théo decided not to push it any further. He held his hands up defensively and simply said he would call me later to check on me.My mind was far away from all of it. Théo, high school memories, old crushes, none of it mattered anymore. The only thing consuming my entire soul was the terrifying realization that Luca was bleeding out somewhe

0155~Aria~ "What?!"The word ripped out of my throat, sharp and agonizing, tearing past the raw lump in my chest as the nurse's horrifying warning echoed off the cold, sterile white walls of the medical wing.The nurse didn't even pause to offer words of comfort or sympathy. She spun on her heel, her white-soled shoes squeaking frantically against the polished floor as she shouted orders back into the operating theatre."Code blue! Charge the paddles to two hundred! We're losing his pulse! Move, move, move!"For a terrifying, strobe-like fraction of a second, the doors swung wide open. Through the gap, I caught a horrific glimpse into the chaos unfolding inside: blinding overhead surgical lamps blazing down, frantic doctors and nurses swarming a massive metal operating table, and a pale, motionless body hooked up to a terrifying tangle of intravenous lines and blaring monitors.And right across the top of the central monitor, cutting through the panic, was a dreadful, unbroken mecha

0157~ Aria ~ I was deep in the world of sleep when I felt a soft, gentle hand rhythmically stroking my hair. My eyelids felt impossibly heavy, weighted down by the sheer exhaustion of the traumatic night we had just survived. Still half-asleep, I reflexively swatted the hand away, grumbling under my breath because I assumed it was Emilio up to his usual teasing antics.Then, a low, deep chuckle echoed softly through the quiet recovery room.That rich sound instantly vibrated through the air, sounding so intimately, hauntingly familiar that my brain snapped to complete alertness in a fraction of a second. My eyes flew open instantly as my mind put together the undeniable truth.It was Luca.I bolted upright from my slumped position beside the mattress, my wide eyes locking onto his sharp, dark gaze. He was sitting propped up against the crisp white pillows, looking pale and exhausted, but his dark eyes were warm and focused entirely on me."You're awake!" I rushed out, my voice tremb

0159~ Luca ~"Théo?" He questioned. Or was it my jealousy that is making me suspect him? Emilio narrowed his eyes, crossing his broad arms over his chest as he leaned back against the hospital room wall. "I mean, I am suspecting him too, but I don’t think he was the one that physically attacked you in that alley. Think about it, he was with us and Aria all through the day, right up until the assault happened, and he never even took a single phone call. Still... hmmm, I can’t ignore the fact that there is definitely something deeply off about him.""I don't like him near her," I grunted, the heavy ache in my lower abdomen flaring as my jaw clenched tight.Emilio scoffed, shaking his head. "Well, you shouldn't. The guy is practically bending over backward trying to charm her. It’s like he’s making sure Aria likes him, putting on that polished, innocent act whenever she turns around. He's hovering, Luca. Every time she speaks, he's right there, hanging on every word like he's trying t