All Chapters of The Billionaire's Pet: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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21. THE ELYSIUM

SOPHIAI didn't need to be told that it was from Big Mike. It brought back the fear from earlier and made it difficult to breathe. My hands started shaking. Cassian took the phone from me, his jaw tightening as he read the message."He's not going to stop," I whispered. "Is he?""No." Cassian's voice was ice. "He's not, but neither am I."He pulled me against him and I let myself lean on his strength, even though I knew the war had just begun and I had no idea if any of us would survive it."We're going out tonight," Cassian said suddenly. I stared up at him, finding it difficult to believe he would take such a risk.. "Out? After what happened?"Big Mike's face flashed through my mind, those silver eyes, so much like Cassian's, promising violence. "That's exactly why we're going out. Big Mike thinks he can trap you in this penthouse through fear. I'm going to show him that he can’t terrorize you anymore.”My hand trembled slightly as I set down the cup. "Where?""We're going to my

22. HIS TO PROTECT, HIS TO PLEASURE

SOPHIAWas I ready? That morning, I'd been nearly kidnapped by my father-in-law. Was I ready for this too, on top of that? But Cassian's hands made me feel alive. "Show me," I whispered.His eyes darkened. "Strip slowly. I want to watch every piece of clothing come off."I reached for the zipper of my dress with trembling fingers. The sound was loud in the room as I pulled it down, the dress falling to my feet.Cassian circled me like a predator. "The bra."I unhooked it, and let it fall."Panties."I slid them down my legs, aware of how wet I already was."Good girl." He stopped in front of me, fully clothed while I stood naked in front of him. "Now kneel."I dropped to my knees on the cold floor. "Tonight isn't about pain, it's about my control over your pleasure. Do you understand?" Cassian asked, his voice dropping into a warm tone that made me ache."Yes, Sir.""I'm going to make you beg. I'll make you desperate. And when you finally break and tell me exactly what you need, I'm

23. THE INVITATION

CASSIANI snatched the envelope from Cristian's hand the moment we were out of the dungeon.The Marchetti family crest stared back at me in gold embossing. "Fuck.""My thoughts exactly." Cristian crossed his arms. I opened it, already knowing what I'd find. The invitation was written in Italian on heavy cream paper:You are cordially invited to the Marchetti Annual Gathering. Attendance is mandatory for all families conducting business in the Northeast Territory."Mandatory? They don't even pretend anymore." I muttered. The Marchetti family wasn't just elite, they were the elite. The family was from old mafia with connections from New York to Sicily and beyond. They controlled the ports, the unions, the politicians. Cross them and you didn't just lose business, you disappeared.Every year, they hosted this gathering, and every major family attended. It was where alliances were formed, territories negotiated, debts settled. Refusing an invitation was suicide, and I'd been planning t

24. HIS FIRST, AFTER TWO YEARS

SOPHIAMy throat was dry. I needed water, so I got out of bed.I pulled on my dress and walked out of the dungeon, intending to just grab water from the bar and get right back to the room. But, everyone kept staring at me, with most of the men going to great lengths to avoid my eyes. I asked the bartender for a bottle of water and he hurriedly passed one across to me. “Thank you,” I said with a smile, but he didn't return it. Instead, he turned away. My heart slammed against my chest as I turned away and came face to face with a woman suspended in the center of the main floor. She was spinning, her arms tied away from her body. She looked like an artwork with purple and black ropes crossing her pale skin. It was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen.I stood transfixed, watching as her Dom adjusted something and she spun faster. The ropes held her suspended off the ground, and she looked like she was flying."Beautiful, isn't it?"I turned to find the woman from earlier standin

25. FACE TO FACE WITH THE BIG BAD WOLF

SOPHIAThe next morning, a green dress arrived in a black box. I hadn't slept much of the night. Big Mike would be at this event, and what I didn't understand was why Cassian wanted to go. I bit my lip, staring at the dress. This was for my mother, I reminded myself. Everything was worth it as long as she was safe. One party where Big Mike would be present was nothing compared to what he would have done to me if I hadn't run away. I pulled on the elegant dress, took a deep breath and headed downstairs. Cassian was waiting in the foyer, and the sight of him made my breath catch.He wore a black tuxedo tailored so perfectly that it looked like it had been sewn onto his body. His dark hair was swept back in a formal hairstyle. He would be the most handsome man in any room. His eyes raked over me slowly, taking in every inch of the dress. "You look stunning."He crossed the foyer to take my arm, leading us to the door. His other hand settled possessively on my waist. “You don't lo

26. TO LEAVE CASSIAN, OR NOT?

SOPHIAThe woman was wearing an elegant burgundy dress, with her dark hair swept up in a knot. She smiled, but it didn't quite reach her eyes. “Mrs. Marchetti,” Big Mike greeted, sounding instantly respectful.This was Mrs. Marchetti? No wonder even Big Mike was scared of her. There was an icy air about her, and even her husband didn't inspire such dread in my heart. “I asked a question? What is happening here?” Mrs. Marchetti repeated, her eyes fixed on Big Mike's. “I'm just catching up with my daughter-in-law. There is no problem at all.” Mrs. Marchetti smiled coldly. “It looked like quite an intense catch up, I almost felt a fight was about to break out at my party.” My heart slammed against my ribs. She must have seen everything that happened, and from the look in her eyes, she knew something was up between Big Mike and me. She turned a startling smile on me, and waved me forward. "Walk with me, dear."Her words were obviously a command, but I didn't mind. At least, I could

27. WORD FROM NEZA

SOPHIAMy heart was hammering so hard I could barely breathe. "What are you doing here? If Big Mike sees you… wait, did he send you?""He won't see me, I made sure of it.” She turned to face me fully, and I saw a purple bruise on her face. Someone had beaten the shit out of her recently. I wouldn't be surprised if it was Big Mike himself. My pulse was still racing as I backed away from her. Neza had worked with Big Mike for years, even before I became a member of the Winters family. What was she doing here out of nowhere? “I know you're not here to play catch up. Your boss sent you, didn't he?” She chuckled. “Big Mike? I'm not here because of him. Mrs. Marchetti offered you something, didn't she?” My stomach tightened. My hands were trembling but I tightened them into fists. “How do you know that?” “Does it matter? Whatever she offered you, don't take it. It's a trap.” I glared at her, and dragged my eyes across her face. I wasn't sure I could trust this woman."Why do they wa

28. SABLE MARCHETTI AT MY TABLE

SOPHIAI wasn't going to wait around and find it. Bile rose up my throat as I turned away from them. Feeling my entire body tremble, I looked away from them, weaved my way outside and hurried to the car. Marcus walked beside me, keeping stride without saying a word. When we got to the car, I turned to him. “Take me home. Please just take me home.” "I can't leave without Mr. Devine's permission." Marcus said regretfully. I scowled at him, and turned away. "Fine then, you can wait for him. I'll walk."I turned and headed down the property's driveway, refusing to allow the tears stinging my eyes to fall. I thought I understood what I was getting into with Cassain, but clearly, I had been wrong. Watching him touch another woman, looking at her with the same hunger he watched me hurt a lot, and that was even more terrifying. My shoulders fell. What if I was overreacting? What if there was nothing going on between them, and I was making blind assumptions? My heart nearly jumped out o

29. ECHOES AND MOANS FROM THE PAST

CASSIANI’d known coming for this event was a bad idea. I should have stuck to my instincts instead of allowing Cristian to convince me otherwise. I shoved open the door to Mrs. Marchetti’s office and stepped in, stopping for a moment to calm myself. Melissa was the matriarch of the Marchetti family, and she was ten times as ruthless as her husband. I just needed to hear what she had to say. The moment outside with Sophia helped. I wasn't in such a bad mood anymore. Touching her outside had lifted a heavy fucking rock off my chest.“Devine? Stop skulking at the door. I've been waiting for you.” Mrs. Marchetti’s voice broke through the thoughts in my head. My eyes narrowed as I searched the dark room for her. I found her at the window, standing with her back facing me. There was a time this room had been as familiar as the back of my hand. The thought caused my eyes to narrow with anger, but I shoved it away. “What could we possibly have to talk about, Melissa? Our business has b

30. OF JEALOUSY AND PURE PLEASURE

SOPHIADread settled in my stomach as I looked away from him, the moans blasting on all speakers of the car.The pitch of the moans became higher and higher, and with a scream of pleasure, Sable came. “Yes, Daddy. Fuck me!” My jaw tightened. “Can you turn that off?” “I'm fucking trying, Sophia. I don't want to listen to this anymore than you already have.” Cassian said, fiddling with the car stereo. With a grunt, he ripped the entire thing from the console and threw it out of the window. My skin prickled, my stomach twisting as heat and fury mixed together. I could tell that Cassian was watching me. “I'm sorry. You shouldn't have had to hear that.” He muttered, leaning in to take my hands. His voice was tight, dark and low in the car, but my heart wouldn't stop pounding. “Why didn't you tell me we were coming to visit your mother-in-law?” I scoffed. “Sophia. Let's just go home.” He revved the engine and pulled out of the driveway. My body burned despite the AC in the car. I t

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