All Chapters of Ruthless Russo: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The next morning, I felt utterly drained. I had no desire to leave my bed. I forced myself to get out of bed and began my day despite the strong urge to linger. A chill swept over me, and I suddenly felt cold. Niko and Alessio were already waiting for me for breakfast. Though Alessio was occupied going through his files. "Hey, how was your..." Niko's cheerful smile converted into a deep frown. "What happened to you?" He asked, his brow furrowing deeper. Alessio raised his gaze from his file. He reached out, extending his hand and placed the back of his hand on my forehead. "She's suffering from a fever. Call the doctor, Pablo." He said. "I'm not sick. I'm just feeling lazy." I told them in my meek voice. "A sudden change in weather must have impacted your health." Niko reminded me, dismissing Pablo. He fished out his phone. Meanwhile, Aunt entered the dining hall. "Evara, I have baked you chocolate cookies." She said, sm

Maximo Russo Moretti I never let weakness be part of my life. I could sense a shift within me. She was the reason behind my vulnerable feelings. I wanted to cocoon her, to hide her from my cruel world. I didn't want to force things on her, until she compelled me to do so. I was born to rule with cruelty. She was teaching me something new. I let out a quiet snort. I couldn't take my gaze off her in that pink dress. I wanted to crush her to my chest. I had been planning for this day since I saw her in that restaurant for the first time. I didn't take it as an excuse when she had mentioned that she had been married. Bianchi always got brilliant ideas. Alessio couldn't keep away what was meant to be mine. Her innocent face always saved them from killing. My inquiry ended up proving she wasn't fabricating a story just to get rid of me. I looked into André's life, uncovering every secret he carried on his shoulders. He had been adopted by old Abruzzo,

Russo slid the platinum band onto my ring finger. It was similar to one André had. Then, he put a second ring on my ring finger. The round brilliant point ten-cent diamond band sparkled beautifully under the light. It would always remind me of my forced wedding. Dark-blue-eyed held out the ring for me. I took it with my shivering hand. It was a similar platinum band like mine. I shoved it on his ring finger with my shivering hand. Luckily, I didn't drop it. "You may kiss your bride." The priest announced. My big eyes snapped at him. I shook my head. My first kiss would be against my constant. My dilated eyes locked onto his. I could clearly see his stormy blue eyes from this close, they were a deep, vivid shade of blue, carrying a light greyish tone. His eyes were beautiful, just like him, yet he was everything I feared, a God of destruction, a cruel mafia man. His hand raised to my face, gently cradling my cheek. Goosebumps rose on my skin. I was terri

My eyebrows pulled together as I heard shouts of argument. What was happening out there? I walked down the hallway and stepped into the living room. A gasp slipped through my parted lips. "I swear you'll take your last breath if you're behind her sadness." Niko growled, muttering from standing behind Alessio. Alessio pinned him with his cold gaze, fury shone in his eyes. "He has nothing to do with my sadness. Please, leave him alone. He has already faced a lot just because he chose to marry me." I told my brothers and walked over to the dining table. "What does that mean?" Alessio asked as a deep scowl appeared on his forehead. I looked at André. There were bruises on his face from yesterday's beating, and now my brothers were here making his life miserable. "Why are you holding him responsible for this? He has no idea what I'm going through." I muttered. "You cried yourself to sleep. Yesterday, he was with you." Alessio told me. "

Alesso received a call from our father, who wanted me to return to Sicily. No question was asked and Alessio decided that we would leave the next morning. Here I was, requesting Alessio to keep my arrival a secret. So I could give a surprise to my family. Luckily, he agreed. But, there was no such intention to surprise them. I simply wanted some time alone. "Aren't you going to meet them? You are supposed to surprise them?" Niko asked as I headed for the stairs. I smiled as I looked at him. "Actually, it was a plan to be alone. I don't feel like seeing them." I told him. Niko gave me a flattened lips look as he folded his arms over his chest. "You tricked us." He snorted. I nodded my head, smiling at him. "It was completely unintentional. Please, don't take it personally. I just want to be alone." I told him. "Evara, you just..." He was cut off by his father. "What a pleasant surprise!" Father said and forwarded his stri